Chairperson Waymaster opened the hearing on HB2788.
Jessie Pringle, Assistant Revisor of Statutes, Office of Revisor of Statutes, provided a briefing on HB2788. (Attachment 2)
Committee members had no questions for Jessie Pringle.
Proponent in-person testimony was provided by Representative Kristey Williams, District 77. She provided an overview of amendments for the Committee to consider. (Attachment 3)
Proponent written-only testimony was provided by the following individuals:
Matt Miller, Private Citizen (Attachment 4)
Andrew Cain, Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Vendor (Attachment 5)
Greg Meise, BEP Business Owner (Attachment 6)
No in-person or written opponent testimony was provided.
Neutral written-only testimony was provided by Laura Howard, Secretary, Kansas Department for Children and Families. (Attachment 7)
Neutral testimony was provided virtually by Tom Page, Chair, Kansas Advisory Committee on Services for the Blind. (Attachment 8)
Chairperson Waymaster closed the public hearing on HB2788.
Chairperson Waymaster reminded committee members that Vice Chairperson Williams intent is to work HB2788 in Committee tomorrow.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 a.m.
The next meeting is scheduled on March 5, 2026.