Chairwoman opened the hearing on SB53

Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office, provided an overview of the bill and stood for questions. (Attachment 1)

Josha Ney, County Attorney, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, submitted testimony in support of the bill. He states it will improve the formality, efficiency and effectiveness of the provision and oversight of law libraries in rural counties in Kansas. (Attachment 2)  The conferee stood for questions.

Grant Bannister, Chief District Court Judge of the 21st Judicial District (Riley and Clay Counties) and a member of the Kansas District Court Judges Association, testified in support of SB53.  He stated they are asking the committee to approve this minor amendment that would enhance access to justice for the public and quality of legal research available to small businesses and members of the local bar which is to everybody's benefit. (Attachment 3)  The conferee stood for questions.

No additional testimony was submitted in opposition or neutral. 

Chairwoman Warren closed the hearing on SB53.

Meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.