Chairperson Humphries opened the Hearing on SB427.

Jason Thompson, Office of Revisor of Statutes, gave the Bill Brief.  (Attachment 1)

Mr. Thompson stood for questions.

Informational Testimony:

Edward Penner, Assistant Director for Research, Kansas Legislative Research Department, shared background information concerning the Senate confirmation oversight of non-gubernatorial appointees. This bill would eliminate the distinction between gubernatorial and non-gubernatorial appointments with regard to the requirements of KSA 75-4315d. Under the bill, the procedures for the submission and Senate's review of information pertaining to an appointment requiring confirmation by the Senate would apply uniformly to all such appointments.  (Attachment 2)

Proponent Written Only:

Bob Stuart, Executive Officer, Kansas Bureau of Investigation  (Attachment 3)

The Chairperson closed the Hearing on SB427.