Legislature sends Medicaid expansion to Brownback
The
Brownback and his aides have been critical of expansion. Spokeswoman
The act, also known as Obamacare, allowed states to expand eligibility for
State that expand
In the past, Brownback has said any expansion must not be budget neutral and must require able-bodied recipients to work are working. He also has said
A statement from Willoughby hinted that the bill does not meet Brownback's test.
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Still, the mood among expansion supporters who have wanted the Legislature to act for years was jubilant. Sen.
Supporters hope that Brownback will change his mind on expansion or that they can come up with enough votes to overcome a veto.
To override a veto, supporters need 84 votes in the House and 27 votes in the
The
After he pulled the bill,
Rep.
"I'm hopeful that gives the governor a different perspective as well," Concannon said.
Both supporters and opponents of expansion expected the measure to pass and go to Brownback. But opponents now hope Brownback's critical statements will translate into a veto.
Rep.
"If he holds to what he's said in the past, I would say he'll probably veto it," Hawkins said.
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