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Minutes for HB2460 - Committee on Higher Education Budget
Short Title
Prohibiting postsecondary educational institutions from taking certain actions regarding admission applicants and faculty concerning diversity, equity, inclusion or patriotism, exceptions; providing for civil remedies and penalties.
Minutes Content for Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Chairman Howe opened a hearing on HB2460.
Jill Wolters briefed the committee on HB2460. She stood for questions.(Attachment 1)
Chairman Howe turned meeting over to Vice Chairman Clarke Sanders.
Representative Howe testified in support of HB2460 by stating that the bill may not accept peoples viewpoint. He stood for questions.(Attachment 2)(Attachment 3)(Attachment 4)
Vice Chair Sanders turned the meeting back over to Chair Howe.
Sarah Green testified in support of HB2460 by providing her personal experience with University of Kansas policies. She stood for questions.
Tyler Coward testified in support of HB2460 by stating that it would end certain policies. He stood for questions.(Attachment 5)(Attachment 6)
Dr. Flanders provided neutral testimony on HB2460 and voiced concerns over potential litigation. He stood for questions.(Attachment 7)
Nathan Madden testified in opposition to HB2460 by stating there could be potential negative economic consequences.He stood for questions.(Attachment 8)
Written only testimony in opposition to HB2460 was provided by Rashane Hamby, Director of Policy and Research, ACLU Kansas.(Attachment 9)
When all questions from the Committee were answered, Chairman Howe closed the hearing on HB2460 and adjourned the meeting at 3:00 P.M. 5
