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Minutes for SB434 - Committee on Commerce
Short Title
Amending STAR bonds by limiting financing to tourist attractions, limiting the state revenue contribution and limiting benefits for certain businesses.
Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 7, 2018
Chairperson Lynn opened the hearing on SB 434 and requested Revisor Chuck Reimer to provide an overview of the bill.
Chairperson Lynn recognized Patrick Warren, Kansas Speedway, who provided testimony in support of the bill. He urged the Senate to incorporate the items suggested in his testimony. (Attachment 10)
Senator Suellentrop asked how Mr. Warren's organization captures information concerning where the event attendees are coming from. Mr. Warren replied zip code data from credit card information from ticket sales is a primary source of this information.
Written only testimony in support of the bill was provided by:
- Edward A. Herman, Jr., Private Citizen, Overland Park, Kansas (Attachment 11)
- Jan and Brian Jones, Private Citizens, Overland Park, Kansas (Attachment 12)
Chairperson Lynn said the hearing on SB 434 would continue at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2018.
