Chairman Peck opened the hearing on HB2114.

Tamera Lawrence, Senior Assistant Revisor presented an overview of the bill. (Attachment 1)

Ms. Lawrence stood for questions.

Earl Lewis, Chief Engineer, Kansas Department of Agriculture presented testimony in favor of the bill. (Attachment 2) (Attachment 3)The revisions proposed in this bill regarding agency-based inspections, civil penalty provisions, application fees and road fill exemptions allow this program to carry out its goals.

Mr. Lewis stood for questions.

Keith Grimm, Owner, MWI, LLC, presented testimony in favor of the bill. (Attachment 4) Clear and predictable permitting standards are critical for agricultural producers making long-term investments in irrigation and water management infrastructure.

Mr. Gimm stood for questions.

Travis Lowe, Lobbyist, on behalf of Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) presented written only testimony in favor of the bill. (Attachment 5)

Aaron Popelka, VP of Legal & Governmental Affairs, Kansas Livestock Association, presented neutral testimony on the bill. (Attachment 6) Policy includes several specific directives as it relates to DWR's water structures program.

Mr. Popelka stood for questions.

The following presented Neutral testimony.

Sarah Diamond, Executive Director, State Association of Kansas Watersheds (Attachment 7)

Justin Cobb, Assistant Director of Regulatory Affairs, Kansas Farm Bureau (Attachment 8)

Sandy Koontz, Watershed District Manager, Butler Conservation District (Attachment 9)

The following presented Opponent testimony.

Jeremiah Hobbs, Manager, Wet Walnut Creek WJD #58 (Attachment 10)

Chairman Peck closed the hearing on SB2114.