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DEW Coalition Members: 

Good news! SB 385 did not have enough votes to pass in the Senate, so it was pulled off today's Senate Calendar. Will get back to you with more information. Thanks, Bob Mikesic and Jennifer Schwartz 

-----Original Message-----
From: Sharon Huffman [mailto:sdhuffma@hr.state.ks.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 1:46 PM
To: LEGISLATION@KCDCINFO.ORG
Subject: SB 385 Pulled from Calendar!
Importance: High

SB 385, the Kerr/Morris Budget, has been pulled from the Senate Calendar, so will NOT be debated today! Good work everyone who contacted legislators about this bill! Thank you for all your hard work.

Sharon Huffman
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns
1430 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka KS 66612

1-800-295-5232

adabbs.hr.state.ks.us/dc

Additional information on what happened with SB385 and a small vision of what might be yet to come! 
Thanks again for all the hard work...Bob Mikesic and Jennifer Schwartz

Jennifer Schwartz
Education Advocate

Independence, Inc.
2001 Haskell Ave
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 841-0333
jennifer@independenceinc.org
www.independenceinc.org


-----Original Message-----
From: Ginamcd@aol.com [mailto:Ginamcd@aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 5:48 AM
Subject: SB385

Thanks to all who made calls and met with Senators. The recision bill was pulled from the calendar. We hear that there were less than 15 Republicans willing to vote for that bill. See! It does work! Our voices can be heard, but we must stay vigilant, because this is just the beginning.

We looked at two budgets for SRS last night. One contained all the cuts we discussed (DME, Protected Income, etc.) but enough money to keep the PD Waiver waiting list at about the same level it is this year. The other put back in all those cuts, but would almost double the Waiting list for next year. No good alternatives!

But these are just the first two. We are working on a list and will get it out soon so you can understand a little better what is where. (As soon as we figure it out)

Today, on adjournment (after 2:30) SRS will present their budget.

Tomorrow sub committee for Aging will give their report. At issue there is funding for meals on wheels and other in home services. Also, we need clarification on starting the regulations allowing people on the PD Waiver who turn 65 to stay on it, of they choose. THIS IS A HILL TO DIE ON!

Thanks again for all your good work. At this point we are still in support of the Governor's enhanced budget package.

Take care,
Gina