Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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January 28, 2026
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President Monica Kurz
Minutes of the previous meeting. See draft minutes
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - Monica Kurz
Financial Report – Mary Jones
Advocacy Committee – Lori Barnes - Registration is OPEN for sponsors, attendees and exhibitors! See tentative schedule here. Sign up for advocacy training! nami smarts 2026.jpg
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Diana Marsh - Council report and reports from members serving on the Council or subcommittees.
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other
Parity Committee - Susan Rome/Mary Jones
Suicide Prevention Coalition - Kane Sheek
988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. Consensus Policy Proposals
SB 330 - Prior Authorization Transparency Bill - Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee hearing February 4, 2026 Link to legislation
10:30 a.m. Agency Update - Drew Adkins
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report
2026 KMHC Testimony - HSSBC State Hospitals Budget.pdf
KDADS Hospitals Overview - See Powerpoint
2026 Memo HB 2420 KMHC for Parent Authorization for School Based Mental Health.pdf
2026 KMHC Testimony - KDHE Budget.pdf
2026 List of Legislation January 26 2026.pdf
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition
c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist, P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604
785-969-1617 campbell525@sbcglobal.net
