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House Health panel hears introductions for therapist compacts, placard authority and emergency medication kits
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Summary
The Committee on House Health and Human Services received four bill introductions including RS2944 to allow physical therapists to issue handicap placards, interstate compacts for occupational and respiratory therapists, and RS2505 to permit emergency medication kits at private psychiatric hospitals. Committee scheduling remains fluid.
The Committee on House Health and Human Services opened a session of bill introductions, hearing four proposals that the committee accepted for further consideration.
Representative Bueller presented RS2944 "on behalf of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Kansas chapter," telling the committee the bill "would authorize physical therapists to issue the handicap placards that people can use in their vehicles." The committee did not record further discussion on the measure during the session.
William Wilk, representing the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, introduced two interstate licensure compacts: RS2954 described as "the interstate occupational therapist licensing compact," and RS2955 described as the respiratory therapist interstate compact. Both compacts were presented and the committee accepted the introductions without extended debate.
John Monroe, speaking for Cortera, requested RS2505 to allow so-called "e kits"—emergency medication kits—at private psychiatric hospitals. Monroe said the proposal "would be an agreement with the Board of Pharmacy" permitting special medication on-site for psychiatric patients; the committee accepted the introduction and had no immediate questions.
There were no formal votes on these measures during the meeting; committee members were told the agenda remains fluid as bills continue to be filed and assigned numbers. Further hearings and scheduling will be announced when bills are routed to committee calendars.
