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Minutes for HB2416 - Committee on Assessment and Taxation
Short Title
Income tax credit for certain purchases of goods and services by a taxpayer from qualified vendors that provide employment to individuals who are blind or severely disabled.
Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Chairperson Tyson opened a hearing on HB2416.
Pat Jonas presented testimony to the Committee in support of HB2416 because the bill "implements a new approach to increase employment for Kansans with disabilities that incentivizes private sector taxpayers to subcontract work to nonprofit entities". (Attachment 1) He stood for questions.
Senator Mike Petersen presented testimony to the Committee in support of HB2416 because "having a good job with health insurance benefits gives many disabled residents independence, quality of life, and can save State dollars". (Attachment 2) He answered questions.
Written only testimony presented to the Committee in support of HB2416 was provided by Tim Graham, Interhab (Attachment 3); Doug Wisby, MCDS (Attachment 4); Mike Burgess, Disability Rights Center of Kansas (Attachment 5); and Christopher Patton, COF Training Services (Attachment 6).
No testimony neutral or in opposition to HB2416 was presented to the Committee.
When all questions from the Committee were answered, Chairperson Tyson closed the hearing on HB2416.
