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Minutes for HB2263 - Committee on Transportation
Short Title
Designating a future interchange on K-10 highway as the Kris Norton memorial interchange.
Minutes Content for Thu, Mar 13, 2025
Chairperson Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. and opened the hearing on HB2263.
Assistant Revisior Adam Siebers briefed the Committee on the bill (Attachment 1). He explained that the bill designates a future interchange on K-10 Highway as the Kris Norton Memorial Interchange.
Jordan Herbert testified as a proponent for the bill (Attachment 2). He commented that Kris Norton was a long-time employee of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and was the project manager for the South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT) Project in Douglas County. Mr. Herbert traced the employment career of Mr. Norton and noted not only his technical ability but also his skill and leadership in working with and mentoring a wide range of individuals. He recounted times of personal involvement with Mr. Norton as they worked on the SLT Project.
Members expressed appreciation for the project and for the glimpses into Kris Norton's life.
The Chair noted the following written proponent testimony:
- Brogan Andrews, Transportation Engineer, Kansas Department of Transportation (Attachment 3)
- Paul Bertrand, Registered Professional Engineer (Attachment 4)
- Kyle Branham, City Engineer, Englewood, Colorado (Attachment 5)
- Alison Bruner, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 6)
- David Cronin, City Engineer, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 7)
- Michael DeBacker, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company (Attachment 8)
- Aaron Frits, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 9)
- Aaron J. Gaspers, Senior Associate, CFS Engineers (Attachment 10)
- Tom Greer, Bridge Department, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company (Attachment 11)
- Lynn E. Hancock, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 12)
- P. Scott Hefty, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 13)
- Scott Heidner, Executive Director, American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas (Attachment 14)
- Michael Hess, Past President, American Council of Engineering Companies, Lawrence Kansas (Attachment 15)
- Cheryl Bornheimer Kelley, Citizen, Professional Engineer (Attachment 16)
- David Kocour, Vice President/Partner (Ret.) Hg Consult, Inc., Olathe, Kansas (Attachment 17)
- Bonnie Lowe, President/CEO, Chamber of Lawrence & Douglas County EDC (Attachment 18)
- Lars Leon, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 19)
- Howard Lubliner, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 20)
- Agnes Otto, Burns & McDonnell Engineer Company (Attachment 21)
- Steve Rockers, Citizen, Lawrence, Kansas (Attachment 22)
- Lucas Smith, Professional Civil Engineer, Kansas Department of Transportation (Attachment 23)
- Ben Ware, Citizen, Ozawkie, Kansas (Attachment 24).
The hearing on HB2263 was closed.
The Chair acknowledged Kris Norton's wife and family members attending the hearing.
The Chair invited members to express their pleasure regarding the bill.
Senator Petersen moved, seconded by Senator Claeys, to amend the bill by changing the publication date to the Kansas Register. The motion to amend passed.
Senator Kloos moved, seconded by Senator Klemp, to recommend HB2263 as amended to be favorable for passage. The motion passed unanimously.
