The hearing on SB521 was opened.

Assistant Revisor Stephanie Ellis provided a summary of the bill (Attachment 1)

Proponent in person testimony: Nathan Kessler representing Kansas Action for Children (Attachment 2)

Jason Watkins representing Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce (Attachment 3)               

Jessica Lucas representing United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (Attachment 4)

Proponent written only testimony: Katrina Abraham representing Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (Attachment 5)

Jennifer Bruning representing Kansas State Alliance of YMCAs (Attachment 6)

Wendy Doyle representing United WE (Attachment 7)

Renee Duxler representing Salina Area Chamber (Attachment 8)

Claudia Fury-Aguirre representing Aligned (Attachment 9)

Jessica Lehnherr representing United Way of Kaw Valley (Attachment 10)

Bonnie Lowe representing Lawrence Chamber (Attachment 11)

Paula Neth representing Futures First (Attachment 12)

Christi Smith representing State of Kansas Office of Early Childhood (Attachment 13)

Debra Teufel representing Hutchinson Reno County Chamber (Attachment 14)

Opponent in person testimony: None

Opponent written only testimony: None

Neutral in person testimony: None 

Neutral written only testimony: None

The hearing on SB521 was closed.