Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2667

Introduced
2/1/24  
Refer
2/1/24  
Refer
2/5/24  
Report Pass
2/21/24  

Caption

Concerning the lottery operating fund, increasing transfers to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

Impact

The bill's enactment could lead to significant changes in the allocation of funds for mental health services in Kansas. By designating a larger portion of lottery funds specifically for community crisis stabilization and clubhouse programs, advocates believe it could fill existing gaps in mental health support. This funding increase is anticipated to allow for expanded services, potentially aiding in crisis intervention and providing supportive environments for individuals with mental health challenges.

Summary

House Bill 2667 aims to modify the operations of the lottery in Kansas by increasing the amount of funds transferred from the lottery operating fund to support community crisis stabilization centers and the clubhouse model program within the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. This change is intended to enhance the resources available for mental health services and related support programs, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for improved mental health care in the community.

Contention

However, there may be points of contention related to the bill, particularly regarding how lottery funds have traditionally been used. Opponents might argue about the sustainability of funding allocations from the lottery for community services versus the expected returns for state revenue. There could also be concerns regarding the effectiveness of the community stabilization programs and whether increased funding will genuinely lead to improved mental health outcomes, or whether it will merely serve as a temporary fix to ongoing issues.

Final_thoughts

Overall, House Bill 2667 represents a progressive step toward addressing mental health concerns in Kansas by leveraging state lottery revenues for critical community programs. As discussions around the bill unfold, stakeholders will likely debate its long-term implications on both mental health services and state funding strategies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2146

Increasing transfers from the lottery operating fund, to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund of the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

KS SB508

Increasing the annual limit on transfers from the lottery operating fund to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund.

KS HB2221

Abolishing the department of corrections alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund, creating the Kansas department for aging and disability services alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund and transferring the moneys and liabilities from such abolished fund to the Kansas department for aging and disability services alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund.

KS HB2063

Establishing various conservation funds, allocating state moneys for conservation, requiring reports to the governor and legislature, and authorizing fund transfers and providing for the use of such funds by the Kansas department of agriculture and the Kansas department of wildlife and parks.

KS HB2298

Transferring $1,000,000,000 from the budget stabilization fund to the liability reduction fund of KPERS, using a portion of the interest earnings of the liability reduction fund to provide a 2% COLA for retirants who have been retired for more than 5 years, transferring annually certain amounts from the state general fund to the budget stabilization fund and establishing requirements for the expenditure or transfer of moneys from the budget stabilization fund.

KS SB246

Requiring all applicants for teaching licenses and certificates and employees of a school district or public innovative district to submit to a criminal history record check and creating the criminal history record check reimbursement fund for certain state and criminal history record checks conducted by the Kansas department for aging and disability services.

KS HB2639

Changing the name of juvenile crisis intervention centers to juvenile stabilization centers, modifying the intake criteria and treatment provided at such centers and transferring moneys from the evidence-based programs account of the state general fund for use at such centers.

KS HB2558

Increasing the amount of moneys transferred from the state general fund to the state water plan fund and from the state water plan fund to the water technical assistance fund and the water project grant fund.

KS H106

To modernize funding for community media programming

KS HB2110

Eliminating the requirement that the state 911 board shall contract with a local collection point administrator for services, rescheduling the date on which the state 911 operations fund, state 911 grant fund and state 911 fund shall be established, requiring certain transfers to be made to the state 911 operations fund and rescheduling the date for transferring all 911 fee moneys currently held outside the state treasury to the state treasury.

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