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Minutes for HB2080 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Transferring duties concerning registration for charitable organizations from the secretary of state to the attorney general.
Minutes Content for Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Chairperson Patton opened the hearing on HB2080. Natalie Scott provided an overview of the bill. (Attachment 3) Ms. Scott stood for questions.
Proponent
Derek Schmidt testified in support of HB2080. (Attachment 4) Mr. Schmidt stated he thinks the time is right to consolidate the Kansas program for several reasons. First, his office has made consumer protection a priority and they would be dedicated to strengthening and improving their overall system of charitable organization regulation. If this change is made, they will work diligently to review the current status of the program, compare the program to national best practices, and if necessary, make recommendations in future years to strengthen and improve the Kansas COSA program -- this is work they want to do. Second, the current registration system needs technological upgrades to make it more user-friendly for both regulated filers and potential charitable donors; if the program is to be moved, doing so now can help ensure any upgrades are tailored to the operations of the attorney general's office. Also, there is an ongoing national discussion about a so-called "single-portal," which would allow charities operating in multiple states to make their annual filings through a single location; again, making the transition now so the attorney general's office can represent Kansas in the single-portal discussions seems sensible. He and his office have had many conversations with Secretary Schwab and his staff. This bill is good, common-sense government and Mr. Schmidt appreciates the memberships considerations of HB2080.
Clay Barker testified in support of HB2080. (Attachment 5) Mr. Barker, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of State, stated they believe HB2080 effectively combines regulatory and enforcement responsibilities into a single agency. They appreciate the membership's consideration and ask for your support of HB2080.
Both conferees stood for questions.
Chairperson closed the hearing on HB2080.
