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Minutes for HB2464 - Committee on Veterans and Military
Short Title
Allowing military service members called to active duty to terminate certain contracts.
Minutes Content for Thu, Jan 25, 2018
Chair Osterman opened the hearing on HB 2464 and recognized Jenna Moyer, Assistant Revisor of Statutes, who briefed the committee on HB 2464. (Attachment 1) A question and answer period followed.
Proponents - Chair Osterman recognized Martin Dempsey, United States Department of Defense, who spoke in support of HB 2464. Mr. Dempsey indicated that other states around the country have already enacted laws like HB 2464 to benefit military personnel called to active duty. (Attachment 2) A question and answer period followed. Gregg Burden, Director, Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office expressed full support of the bill that provides military service members the protections of terminating certain contracts when in receipt of military orders. (Attachment 3) A question and answer period followed. No other proponents.
Opponents - None
Neutral - None
Chair Osterman closed the hearing on HB 2464