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Minutes for HB2598 - Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

Short Title

Authorizing the Kansas real estate commission to issue cease and desist orders, prohibiting dealing in assignable contracts for the purchase or sale of or options on certain residential real estate and providing that certain violations thereof are subject to the Kansas consumer protection act.

Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 13, 2024

 Chairman Tarwater called the meeting to order.

The Chairman called for final action on HB2598

Charles Reimer, Revisor,  provided an overview on the bill.

Chairman Tarwater opened the bill for discussion.

Representative Probst had an amendment that would protect land buyers from fraudulent transactions.(Attachment 1)

Discussion ensued

Representative Probst moved to amend HB2598,  seconded by Representative Xu. The motion passed.

Representative Sutton had an amendment pertaining to cease and assist capabilities.(Attachment 2)

Discussion ensued

Representative Sutton moved to amend HB2598, seconded by Representative Laura Williams  The motion failed.

Chairman Tarwater called for final action of HB2598.

Representative Penn motioned to pass HB2598 as amended as a substitute bill. Representative Dodson seconded the motion. The motion passed.