Chairman Thompson opened the hearing on HB2214.

Carly Choi gave a summary of the bill. (Attachment 4)

Proponent In-Person Testimony

Representative Rick James (Attachment 5)

Lt. Col. Bill Taylor, Veterans Guardian Veteran Administration Claim (Attachment 6)

Ray Colas, Veterans Benefits Guide (Attachment 7)

Neutral Written-Only Testimony

Representative Mari-Lynn Poskins (Attachment 8)

Opponent In-Person Testimony

Mike Kelly, Military Officers Association of America (Attachment 9)

David Kennedy, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Attachment 10)

Opponent Written-Only Testimony

Amy Schoppman, Trajector (Attachment 11)

George Pogge, Kansas American Legion  (Attachment 12)

Donnie Collier, Veterans Advocate (Attachment 13)

Jim Karleskint, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Attachment 14)

William Turner, Executive Director, Kansas Office of Vet Affairs (Attachment 15)

Questions and discussion ensued.

Chairman Thompson closed the hearing on HB2214.

Chairman Thompson adjourned the meeting at 1:00 P.M.