Chairperson Waymaster opened the hearing on HB2543. 

Chris Waggoner, Assistant Revisor, Office of Revisor of Statutes, provided a briefing on HB2543. (Attachment 3)

Chris Waggoner answered questions from committee members.

Proponent in-person testimony was provided by Representative Carpenter, District 75. (Attachment 4)

Proponent written-only testimony was provided by the following individuals: 

• Kurt Ratzlaff, Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance (Attachment 5)
• Jake Gould, Senior Coordinator, Great Plains State Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. (Attachment 6)

Neutral written-only testimony was provided by Christopher Kennedy, Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. (Attachment 7)

Chairperson Waymaster asked if anyone wanted to speak to the bill. 

No opponent testimony was provided. 

Chairperson Waymaster closed the public hearing on HB2543.

Chairperson Waymaster informed committee members of his intent to make an announcement on the floor to start conference on the budget bill. 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

The next meeting is scheduled on March 12, 2026.