VETOED!!! SB 286: Immunity from civil liability – passed The House, 64-51, then the Senate, 24-16
Extension of immunity from liability for COVID related claims for healthcare providers and businesses and increasing penalty for crimes against a healthcare worker through January 20, 2023. Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 8, 2022. Click here to read more.
SB 453: CNA training Bill: Allow LPNs to be instructors for CNA courses under the supervision of an RN
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 8, 2022. Not yet signed. Must be signed, vetoed or allowed to go into law without signature by the end of today.
HB 267: Mega Budget bill - It passed The Senate, 33-5, and the House, 104-12
Full rebase for nursing homes – about an 89 million dollar increase. Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, April 11, 2022. Not yet signed.
The governor can “line-item veto” specific expenditures and programs that she doesn’t want.
That said, KDADS via Myers & Stauffer have issued preliminary rates for FY 23 (July 1, 2022) Click here for the rate methodology and facility by facility rate information. Click here for the rate sheet showing information on cost centers and which were held to the limit.
The Legislature returns to session on April 25.
