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Minutes for HB2384 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Short Title
Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property; requiring a report by the Shawnee Tribe every two years for a 10-year period to the joint committee on state-tribal relations regarding the rehabilitation of the property and consultations with other tribes.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 25, 2025
Chairman Kessler opened a hearing on HB2384.
Kyle Hamilton, Office of Revisor of Statutes gave a briefing(Attachment15) on the bill. The bill amendment would authorize the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property.
Joseph Rupnick gave neutral testimony(Attachment16) on the bill.
Ben Barnes gave supportive testimony(Attachment17). Chief Barnes requested change in the bill.
Patrick Zollner gave testimony(Attachment18) in opposition. Wants to make sure the tribes are consulted on changes and included in the same. Requested change to an amendment.
Anna Krstulic gave testimony(Attachment19) in opposition.
Wesley Pappan gave testimony(Attachment20) in opposition.
Melissa Garrett gave testimony(Attachment21) in opposition.
Melanie Hepperly gave testimony(Attachment22) in opposition.
Kathryn Gates gave testimony(Attachment23) in opposition.
Nathan Nogelmeier gave testimony(Attachment24) in opposition.
Grant Glenn gave testimony(Attachment25) in opposition.
Penny Gilbert gave testimony(Attachment26) in opposition.
Brian Frehner gave written testimony(Attachment27) in opposition.
Hannah Howard gave testimony(Attachment28) in support.
Dr. Mary Patterson gave testimony(Attachment 29) in support.
Written Only testimony submitted by:
Last names A - J (Attachment30) in opposition.
Last names K - Z (Attachment31) in opposition.
Susan McGee (Attachment32) in opposition.
The Chairman closed the hearing HB2384.
The committee was adjourned at 11:00 am.
