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Minutes for HB2329 - Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions
Short Title
Increasing KPERS employee contribution rate for school district employees and making appropriations for FY 2020 for the department of education for a pay increase for KPERS covered school district employees.
Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Chair Kelly opened the hearing on HB 2329, recognized David Wiese, Assistant Revisor of Statutes, who briefed the committee on HB 2329. (Attachment 9) A question and answer period followed.
Informational - Chair Kelly recognized Alan D. Conroy, Executive Director, KPERS, who provided detailed information regarding HB 2329. (Attachment 10) A question and answer period followed.
Proponents - Chair Kelly recognized Representative Ron Highland, 51st District, Wamego, who provided information supporting HB 2329. (Attachment 11) A question and answer period followed.
Neutral - None
Opponents - Chair Kelly recognized the following individuals who provided testimony in opposition of HB 2329: Terry Forsyth, Director of Political Actions, Kansas National Education Association (KNEA), (Attachment 12); and Ernie Claudel, Legislative Chair, Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel and Co-Chair, Kansas Coalition of Public Retirees, (Attachment 13). A question and answer period followed for the opponents.
Chair Kelly closed the hearing on HB 2329.
The next House Financial Institutions and Pensions committee meeting will be announced.
Chair Kelly adjourned the meeting at 10:25 am.
