Chairperson Smith opened the hearing for HB2036.

Adam Siebers, Office of Revisor of Statutes, provided an overview for HB2036 that provides a subtraction modification for Kansas income tax for amounts received as compensation for serving in the armed forces. (Attachment 1)

Mr. Siebers stood for questions from Committee members.

Kathleen Smith, Kansas Department of Revenue, stated HB2036 is a bill from last year and the estimates provided would decrease the State General Fund $2.3 million in FY2026, $7.6 million in FY2027, and $7.7 million in FY2028 and is based on 17,300 or so active duty National Guard and Reserve members.

Kathleen Smith stood for questions from Committee members.

Proponents: (Speaking before the Committee)

Representative Pat Proctor, Kansas House District 41, testified as a proponent for HB2036.  (Attachment 2)

Representative Proctor stood for questions from Committee members

Representative Nate Butler, Kansas House District 68, testified as a proponent for HB2036. (Attachment 3)

Representative Butler stood for questions from Committee members.

Michael Kelly, President, Kansas Council of Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, testified as a proponent for HB2036.  (Attachment 4)

Mr. Kelly stood for questions from Committee members.

There were no opponent or neutral conferees for HB2036.

Chairperson Smith closed the hearing for HB2036.