The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted its 2023 state legislative platform.

The information will be used to provide direction on legislative issues and important priorities to be considered by the Kansas Legislature in the given year or standing positions.

The legislative platform lists four priorities:

• Support increased funding for mental health services and community mental health center grants.
• Support Medicaid expansion in Kansas.
• Supports continued expansion of the eligibility of the Homestead Act and SAFESR – Kansas Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors.
• Supports dedicated funding of a comprehensive transportation plan including highways, airports, trails and transit.

The 2023 session of the Kansas Legislature convenes on Jan. 9.