Chair Alley opened the hearing on HB 2037.

Staff provided a brief overview of the bill. (Attachment 1)

Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Kansas Department of Commerce, spoke in favor of the bill. (Attachment 2) The bill removes the reference to Wildlife and Parks, expands the membership of the Governor's Council on Travel and Tourism and modifies the Attraction Development Grant program.

Chair Alley closed the hearing on HB 2037.

The next Committee meeting is February 27, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 pm.