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Minutes for SB117 - Committee on Commerce
Short Title
Expanding the property tax exemption for Strother field airport property.
Minutes Content for Wed, Feb 12, 2025
Chairman Alley opened the hearing on SB 117.
Staff provided an overview of the bill. (Attachment 1)
Proponents:
Mike Taylor, Strategy Consultants, spoke in support of the bill. (Attachment 2) The bill is an important economic development measure for Kansas and will prevent the residents of Arkansas City and Winfield from having to pay taxes to support the airport.
Written testimony in support of the bill:
Randy Frazer, City Manager, City of Arkansas (Attachment 3)
Taggart Wall, City Manager, Winfield, Kansas (Attachment 4)
Chairman Alley closed the hearing on SB 117.
