Committee Minutes — HB2511
Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Chair Kessler opened the Hearing of HB2511.

Kyle Hamilton gave a briefing(Attachment 7) of the bill.  

Martin de Boer, Chief of Staff, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, gave testimony(Attachment 8) in support of the bill. He stood for questions.

Representative Will Carpenter gave testimony in support of the bill. (Attachment 9) He stood for questions.

Written Only testimony:

Justin Cobb, Assistant Director of Regional Affairs, provided written only testimony (Attachment 10) in opposition of the bill.

Kurt Ratzlaff, Private citizen provided written only testimony(Attachment 11) in opposition of the bill.

Chair Kessler closed the hearing on HB2511.

Chair Kessler adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m.