The Chair opened the hearing on SB321.
Chris Waggoner provided the committee with a briefing on the bill. (Attachment 1)
Chris Courtwright provided proponent testimony to the committee sharing some of the stories of Representative Robert Tomlinson's life while serving in the Kansas House of Representatives and becoming a significant figure in Kansas.(Attachment 2)
Chris Tomlinson, the youngest son of Representative Tomlinson, stood for proponent testimony to share the impact his father had on him and on many others as Chris was growing up. Having the bridge at I35 and 18th Street Expressway /US 69 named after Robert Tomlinson would bring reminders of the inspiration that he was to others. (Attachment 3)
Phillip Tomlinson, the older son of Representative Tomlinson, provided proponent testimony to the committee of the inspiration his father was to him personally and to those around him. (Attachment 4)
Former Legislator Kent Glasscock shared how Bob's service in the House was remarkable and one who led with integrity, serviced with compassion and one who left an indelible mark upon those whom he served. (Attachment 5)
Written only proponent testimony was provided by:
Troy Findley, (Attachment 6) Mayor M. Poppa (Attachment 7) Ryan T. Petersen (Attachment 8) Patrick A Carter (Attachment 9) Lisa Benlon (Attachment 10) Kevin Gabriel (Attachment 11) Jennifer Schmidt (Attachment 12) Jeff and Brenda Jackson (Attachment 13) Don Garrett (Attachment 14) Carole Tomlinson, (Attachment 15) Andrew Curtis (Attachmen 16) Jene Vickrey (Attachment 17)
The Chair closed the hearing on SB321.