Chairwoman Warren opened the hearing on HB2460.

Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office, provided an overview of the bill and stood for questions. (Attachment 7)

Spencer Duncan, Mayor, City of Topeka, provided testimony in support of the bill.  He stated protecting personal, identifying information of public officials is not about shielding them from accountability.  It's about balancing transparency with safety in a time where easily searchable data is misused. (Attachment 8)

The proponent conferee stood for questions.

Proponent written only testimony was submitted by the following:

• Leah Fliter, Assistant Executive Director of Advocacy, Kansas Association of School Boards (Attachment 9)

• John Goodyear, General Counsel, League of Kansas Municipalities (Attachment 10)

Neutral written only testimony was submitted by the following:

• Luis Solorio, Assstant General Counsel, Office of the State Bank Commissioner (Attachment 11)

Chairwoman Warren closed the hearing on HB2460.