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Minutes for SB240 - Committee on Ways and Means
Short Title
Authorizing a land purchase in Sherman county by the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Minutes Content for Tue, Apr 4, 2017
Chairperson McGinn opened the hearing on SB 240. Jill Wolters provided an overview of the bill and responded to questions from Committee members. (Attachment 3)
Secretary Robin Jennison spoke in support of the bill. This purchase would provide for the conservation of natural resources and additional opportunities for sportsmen. This is a state and local partnership that would benefit many throughout the region. Secretary Jennison responded to questions from Committee members. (Attachment 4)
Chad Depperschmidt, Legislative Liaison for Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism responded to questions from Committee members.
John Leo Hayden provided oral testimony in support of the bill.
Shad Sheldon provided oral testimony in support of the bill.
Written testimony in support of the bill was submitted by:
Randy Rodgers, Private Citizen (Attachment 5)
John Topliff, Sherman County Commission (Attachment 6)
J. Ronald Vignery, Private Citizen (Attachment 7)
Dax Hayden, Hayden Outdoors, LLC (Attachment 8)
Andrew Finzen, City Manager, City of Goodland (Attachment 9)
There being no further conferees, Chairperson McGinn closed the hearing on SB 240.
Senator Schmidt moved, Senator Hawk seconded, to insert the contents of HB 2130 and HB 2002 into HB 2129. Motion carried.
Chairperson McGinn adjourned the meeting at 9:56. The next meeting will be April 5, 2017.
