Committee Minutes — SB317
Tue, Mar 10, 2026

Chairperson Minnix opened the hearing to SB317

Kyle Hamilton provided a bill brief  (Attachment 2).

Proponents

Senator Titus, Kansas Legislature,(Attachment 3).  Senator Titus responded to questions from committee regarding community size, technical assistance grants, volume of request,  state holders involved with developing the content for SB 317 and insuring small communities are not locked out.

Katie Miller, Kansas Municipal Utilities, (Attachment 4).

Daryn Martin, Kansas Rural Water Association, (Attachment 5).

 

Neutral

Wendi Stark, League of Kansas Municipalities, (Attachment 6).

Victoria Asbury, Kansas Water Office, (Attachment 7).

Christy Crews, Hometown Grants, (Attachment 8).

Opponents

Trevor Ahring, Groundwater Management District 3, (Attachment 9).

 

Chairperson Minnix closed the hearing on SB317.

Chairperson Minnix adjourned meeting at 10:25 am.