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14 | Page April 4 I ssueHouse Bill 2254: Ensures Kansas milk producers are financially protected by requiring milk processors to hold payments in trust for producers until full payment is received.House Bill 2085: Extends the expiration of permits issued under the water pollution control permit system from five to 10 years.House Bill 2166: Continues existing exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the open records act pertaining to sensitive personal medical information.House Bill 2182: Clarifies that victims shall not be charged a fee for service of process by a sheriff%u2019s office under the Kansas protection order acts; with the goal of ensuring that said fee does not deter victims from pursuing a protection order for their safety.House Bill 2238: Directs legislative administrative services to prepare all committee minutes.Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Opportunities for Nurse AnesthetistsTOPEKA (4.4.2025) %u2013 Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 67, which authorizes certified registered nurse anesthetists to prescribe, procure, and administer drugs consistent with the registered nurse anesthetist's education and qualifications.\ allowing health care providers to practice the full extent of their qualifications and capabilities, we are expanding opportunities for both providers and patients,\legislation will help address our health care workforce shortage and increase access to care.%u201dCurrent law authorizes certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to perform certain functions only upon the order of a physician or dentist. This bill will amend law pertaining to a CRNA%u2019s prescription authority to prescribe durable medical equipment, as well as prescribe and administer any drug consistent with a CRNA%u2019s qualifications, among other clarifications. This new law will remove barriers to accessing health care professionals and reduce wait times for patients in need of care across Kansas, particularly in rural areas. %u201cHealth care providers work hard to obtain the training and certification necessary to provide highquality care,%u201d said Senator for District 8 Cindy Holscher. %u201cThrough this legislation, we are empowering more providers to treat patients across the state in a timely and appropriate manner, which is a win for all.%u201dThis bill was amended in the Senate to limit the privileges of CRNAs to be similar to other categories of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to ensure appropriate prescription and administrative power. %u201cI am honored to support our CRNAs as they work to serve more Kansans. By allowing their scope of practice to expand, we increase access in rural Kansas where anesthesiologists are hard to come by,%u201d said Senator for District 31 Stephen Owens. %u201cThis bill will support rural doctors, dentists, and other practitioners, saving Kansans from extended travel and long wait times. This is yet another step in supporting the heart of Kansas to be more prosperous.%u201dIn addition to Senate Bill 67, Governor Kelly also signed the following bipartisan bills:House Bill 2152: Shifts Kansas%u2019 investment strategy for public funds to encourage those funds be deposited in Kansas financial institutions. This change will help ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in local communities, increase economic activity in the state, and provide Kansans access to additional capital to finance investments in their home, business, or community.