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Minutes for SB248 - Committee on Ethics, Elections and Local Government
Short Title
Extraterritorial zoning, subdivision regulations; mailed notice to land owners of record.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Chairperson Bowers continued the hearing on SB248 for the opponents.
Amanda Stanley, representing John Goodyear, testified in opposition of SB248. Ms. Stanley stated they understand the purpose behind this legislation and agree increased transparency is good. Ms. Stanley voiced concern as to whether or not the increased costs that will be borne by increased property taxes is worth the benefit. Ms. Stanley indicated that the process in Basehor worked--the citizens found out about it, they received notice, they showed up to the public hearing, they made their objections known, the city decided not to enter the extraterritorial zoning process. Ms. Stanley responded to questions from the Committee. (Attachment 1)
Written testimony in opposition of SB248 was submitted by:
Jay Hall, Legislative Policy Director and General Counsel, Kansas Association of Counties (Attachment 2)
Chairperson Bowers closed the hearing on SB248.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2020.
