impact of elections on state and federal issues. kansas delegation after 2010 elections
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Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues
Kansas Delegation after 2010 Elections
Kansas Delegation After 2010 Elections
1st Congressional District:Congressman-elect Tim Huelskamp
2nd Congressional District:Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins
3rd Congressional District:Congressman-elect Kevin Yoder
4th Congressional District:Congressman-elect Mike Pompeo
U.S. House of Representatives
Pre-2010 Election
U.S. House of Representatives
Post-2010 Election
U.S. Senate2004 Election Results
U.S. Senate2010 Election Results
GOP Control of Congress
• New players on key committees• Focus on deficit reduction• Different dynamic on labor issues
New Leadership New Leadership & Issues& Issues
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Election Results
Governor2006 Election Results
Governor2010 Election Results
Governor Insurance Commissioner
Attorney General
Statewide Winners – Clean Sweep for Republicans
Secretary of State Treasurer
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Kansas House Election Results
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The 2011 Legislative Focus will be on…
• Priorities of the New Governor
• State Budget Issues
• School Finance
• State Health Reform
Brownback’s Road Map for Kansas
1. Increase in net personal income
2. Increase in private sector employment
3. Increase in the percentage of 4th graders reading at grade level
4. Increase in the percentage of high school graduates who are college or career ready
5. Decrease in the percentage of Kansas’ children who live in poverty
State Budget Status
FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012$ (140.1) $1.4 est. $(300+)
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SGF 2011 Expenditures by Function
Education, 66.7%
Human Services, 21.5%
General Gov't., 4.5%
Transportation, 0.3%
Ag & Natural Resources, 0.5% Public Safety, 6.6%
SGF Human Services Expenditures:$1,163,046,390 for FY 2010
$1,208,417,107 for FY 2011
Human Services Summary
Tort Reform• Case currently before the Court challenging
limit on non-economic damages• Oral Arguments heard October 2009• Possible Outcomes:
– Court upholds the law– Court strikes down the law in a way the legislature
can fix– Court strikes down the law in a way that only
amending the state constitution can fix
• Action Plans:– Keep in-touch with your physicians and other
providers– Talk to your elected officials (or potential candidates)
Potential Legislative Topics…
Tax Exempt Status
“Sorry Works”
Newborn Screening Fee
Licensure of APRNs
Licensure of Perfusionist
Physical Therapy ServicesHospital Lien Law
Kansas Uniform Health Care Decisions Act
Health Care PricingMost Favored Nations Clause
Prompt Pay Law
Oversight of the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office
Medicaid Drug Screening
Tort Reform
State Budget ShortfallHealth Information Technology
Medical Gas Installation
Health Care Freedom ActPersonal Family and Protection Act
“BSN in 10”
Worker’s Compensation
What Can YOU Do?
• Alert your hospital trustees• Reach out to your elected
officials– Invite candidates to tour your facility
• Educate your community leaders– Economic impact analysis available
• Resources– Check out the KHA Web site– Faces of Medicaid Campaign