Chair Hoheisel opened the informational hearing on HB 2649

Proponents - Chair Hoheisel recognized the following individuals who spoke in support of HB 2649.

Steven Johnson, State Treasurer, Treasurer's Office, (Attachment1).  A question and answer period followed.

Megan Lynn, Associate State Director of Advocacy, AARP-Kansas offered some introductory comments about HB 2649 and then introduced the upcoming conferees,  Jessica Eckman, AARP and  Glenda DuBoise.  No written testimony.

Jessica Eckman, Government Affairs Director, AARP, (Attachment2) (Attachment3).  A question and answer period followed.

Glenda DuBoise, State Director, AARP-Kansas, (Attachment4). No questions.

Neutral - Chair Hoheisel recognized Nigel, Habben, Government Affairs Coordinator,  Kansas Department of Labor, who provided information about the original fiscal note, (Attachment5).  A question and answer period followed.

Opponent - Chair Hoheisel recognized William Wilk, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Kansas Chamber,  (Attachment6).  No questions.

Opponent Written Only - Kelly VanZwoll, Senior Vice President Government Relations, Kansas Bankers Association, (Attachment7).

Closed informational hearing on HB 2649.