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Minutes for SB211 - Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Short Title
Authorizing the members of the wildlife and parks commission to submit proposed rules and regulations to such commission.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Tamera Lawrence, Revisor, presented an overview of SB211. (Attachment 1)
Revisor Lawrence stood for questions.
Bruce Riedl spoke in support of SB211. (Attachment 2) It would expand abilities of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Commission to do their work.
Mr. Riedl stood for questions.
Kris Kobach, Attorney General, spoke in support of the bill. (Attachment 3) this bill would allow board members who are experienced in wildlife management and conservation to propose rules and regulations to the Commission, thus providing a more effective process.
Attorney General Kobach stood for questions.
Kurtis Wiard, Attorney, Kansas Wildlife & Parks spoke on behalf of Acting Secretary Christopher Kennedy (KDWP) giving Neutral testimony on SB211. (Attachment 4) The Secretary of KDWP has long had the statutory authority to propose all rules and regulations to the Wildlife Commission, which either approves, rejects, or modifies the proposed regulation. The Commission is comprised of seven individuals. In addition to reviewing regulations proposed by the Secretary, the Commission is statutorily charged with advising the Governor and Secretary. SB211 would permit any one of these individuals to propose regulations to the Commission for formal adoption.
Keith Mark spoke in support of SB211. (Attachment 5) In strong support of the bill, which authorizes the members of the Wildlife and Parks Commission to submit proposed rules and regulations to the commission.
Written only Proponent:
Kenny Graham, SR Trustee, Kansas Outfitter and Landowners Association (KOLA). (Attachment 6)
Chairman Peck suspended the hearing until after Turn Around and adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m.
