Chairperson Waymaster opened the hearing on HB2781. 

Chris Waggoner, Assistant Revisor, Office of Revisor of Statutes, provided a briefing on HB2781. (Attachment 2)

The committee members had no questions for Chris Waggoner.

Proponent in-person testimony was provided by the following individuals:

• Patrick Zollner, Executive Director, Kansas State Historical Society (Attachment 3)

• Representative Jason Goetz, District 119 (Attachment 4)

Proponent written-only testimony was provided by Kathleen Holt, Ford County Historical Society. (Attachment 5)

Chairperson Waymaster asked if anyone wanted to speak to the bill as a proponent. 

Neutral written-only testimony was provided by Bill Turner, Executive Director, Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KOVS). (Attachment 6)

No in-person or written opponent testimony or in-person neutral testimony was provided. 

Chairperson Waymaster closed the public hearing on HB2781.

A letter of support for the transfer of the Fort Dodge Junior Officers' Quarters to the Kansas Historical Society was provided by Christine Day, Santa Fe Trail Association President. (Attachment 7)

The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

The next meeting is scheduled on March 4, 2026.