Adam Siebers provided an overview on HB2757 that repeals or discontinues certain income tax credit incentives, extending the income tax credit for angel investors and aviation-related employment and providing expanded options in the high performance tax credit program for tax credit transfers and wage requirements for rural businesses.

Mr. Siebers stood for Committee questions.

Representative Hoheisel moved to amend HB2757, seconded by Representative Francis (Attachment 22)

Committee discussion ensued.

Representative Hoheisel closed on his amendment for HB2757. Motion carries.

Representative Xu moved to amend HB2757, seconded by Representative Carlin. (Attachment 23)

Representative Xu closed on his amendment for HB2757.  Motion carries.

Representative Awerkamp moved to amend HB2757, seconded by Representative Caiharr. (Attachment 24)

Adam Siebers and Representative Awerkamp provided an overview on the amendment for HB2757.

Committee discussion ensued.

Representative Howerton made a substitute motion, seconded by Representative Wolf to table HB2757 until Monday, March 9, 2026.  Motion failed.

Representative Awerkamp closed on his amendment for HB2757. Motion failed.

Division was called and the motion failed with 10 Ayes and 11 Nays.

Chairperson Smith made a conceptual motion, seconded by Representative Hoheisel, to remove the language that would repeal the Friends of Cedar Crest  and Eisenhower Foundation tax credits, Reference number KSA 79-32,275.

 Committee discussion ensued.

Chairperson Smith closed on his conceptual amendment.  Motion carries.

Representative Francis moved, seconded by Representative Hoheisel, the Committee recommend HB2757 favorable for passage as amended.  Motion carries.