Here are today’s headlines from Kansas government:(Kansas Health Institute News Service) Insurance plan opposed by insurers: The most sweeping health insurance reform measure of the 2007 legislative session drew opposition from small business groups and the state’s largest health insurer Tuesday, the second and final day of Senate Bill 309’s committee hearing.(Kansas Health Institute News Service) Cloning ban goes to House: With some dissent, the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday passed a bill banning state funding for human cloning research.(Harris News Service) Teen safety measures ready: Proposals designed to force teenagers to wear seat belts could be debated in both legislative chambers later this week.(Harris News Service) Measure would track fertilizer: Citing ongoing concerns with terrorism, farm chemical vendors are advocating a bill they hope will help them avoid a federal crackdown on sales of ammonium nitrate, a popular fertilizer that can also be used to build bombs.(LJW) Official English advances: The Kansas House on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would make English the official language of Kansas. But first, the measure was amended to include up to $500,000 to fund English classes for adult immigrants.(Topeka Capital-Journal) Gun law changes draw fire: Topeka businessman Robert Davis expressed frustration Tuesday with maneuvering by local governments to shoot holes in his new concealed-weapon permit.(Topeka Capital-Journal) Campaign reform likely dead: When Rep. Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, came to the Legislature four years ago, the first bill he introduced was on campaign finance reform. Four years later, Davis said, he has yet to vote on any such legislation. Unfortunately for Davis, he will have to wait some more. The House voted 60-59 to refer a campaign finance bill back to committee, a procedural maneuver one legislator said “very likely killed it.”(LJW) Fines sought for leaving children in cars: Child advocates Tuesday urged lawmakers to approve a bill that would assess a $25 fine to adults who leave a child unattended in a vehicle.