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17 | Page January 1 7 I ssue2025 Kansas Legislative PreviewThirty-one new members will join the Legislature for 2025The 2025 Kansas legislative session begins on Monday, Jan 13. As a result of the 2024 general election, there will be 23 new House members and eight new Senate members in 2025. Republicans continue to hold supermajorities in both chambers with 88 Republicans and 37 Democrats in the House, and 31 Republicans and nine Democrats in the Senate. Our new Legislative Preview provides an overview of health policy issues that may be debated by the Kansas Legislature during the 2025 session.Key points include:%u2022 During the 2025 session, legislators likely will review the work of several Medicaid-related interim committees, including the Special Committee on Sedation Dentistry, the Special Committee on Targeted Case Management and the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight.%u2022 In 2025, legislators are expected to consider potential legislation to address ongoing challenges in the state%u2019s child welfare system related to placement stability, mental health service shortages and workforce challenges.