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Minutes for HB2101 - Committee on Government Efficiency
Short Title
Prohibiting municipalities from adopting and implementing a guaranteed income program.
Minutes Content for Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Chair Erickson opened the hearing on HB 2101.
Revisor’s Office provided an overview of the bill and stood for questions.(Attachment 9)
Proponent in Person
Steve Greene, on behalf of Opportunity Solutions Project, provided testimony in support of the bill. (Attachment 1) 1 He stated guaranteed income programs are gaining in popularity across the country. Studies show guaranteed income is ineffective, reduces work, and traps people in government dependency. Another study shows that guaranteed income did not improve recipients’ health outcomes, food security, or economic well being.
Opponent
John Goodyear, General Counsel, League of Kansas Municipalities, answered questions from the committee.
Opponent, written only testimony was provided by:
Spencer Duncan, Government Affairs, League of Kansas Municipalities (Attachment 2)
Jay Hall, Deputy Director and General Counsel, Kansas Association of Counties (Attachment 3)
Dustin Hare, Economic Security Policy Advisor, Kansas Action for Children (Attachment 4)
Chair Erickson closed the hearing on HB 2101.
