Chairman Peck opened the hearing on SB511.

Tamera Lawrence, Senior Assistant Revisor, gave an overview of the bill.(Attachment 1)

Ms. Lawrence stood for questions.

Chairman Peck gave proponent testimony on the bill. (Attachment 2) Passage of the bill will provide certainty to the KDW&P by pausing any reorganization, restructuring, reclassification or consolidation within the agency without approval of the Legislature.

Chairman Peck stood for questions.

Christopher Kennedy, Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDW&P) provided neutral testimony on the bill.(Attachment 3) He said, besides being unnecessary, the bill has specific issues. If it were to become law, he would be prohibited from reclassifying any employment position within the department.

Secretary Kennedy stood for questions.

Chairman Peck closed the hearing on SB511 at 9:18 a.m.

Chairman Peck adjourned the meeting.