Lobbyists and legislators have been eagerly waiting for Governor Kelly to announce the dates of the special session for the 2024 legislative year, and it was finally announced this morning. The special session will convene on Tuesday, June 18.  

During regular session, the Governor vowed to bring back legislators if they did not back a comprehensive tax package she was in support of. The Governor vetoed three packages sent to her by the legislative body throughout this session. The special session will be separate from the regular session and no carry over bills, veto overrides, or procedural or organizational rules will remain. LeadingAge Kansas will continue to monitor and share updates as they become available. 

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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