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SB 489 - Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment - Kansas Key Vote

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Title: Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals certain regulatory authority concerning infectious or contagious diseases from the secretary of health and environment.

Highlights:

  • Repeals power of Secretary of Health and Environment to prevent introduction, spread of diseases (KSA 65-101(5)).

  • Repeals power of local health officials to prohibit public gatherings (KSA 65-119(a)).

  • Requires Secretary to submit disease reports to Legislature leadership (KSA 65-128(a)).

  • Transfers other related powers from Secretary to Legislature (KSA 62-128(c)).

  • Repeals additional powers of Secretary (KSA 65-129b, 65-202).

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Title: Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment

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