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Minutes for HB2384 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Short Title
Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property; requiring a report by the Shawnee Tribe every two years for a 10-year period to the joint committee on state-tribal relations regarding the rehabilitation of the property and consultations with other tribes.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 25, 2025
Chairman Kessler opened a hearing on HB2384.
Kyle Hamilton, Office of Revisor of Statutes gave a briefing (Attachment 15) on the bill. The bill amendment would authorize the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property.
Joseph Rupnick gave neutral testimony (Attachment 16) on the bill.
Ben Barnes gave supportive testimony (Attachment 17). Chief Barnes requested change in the bill.
Patrick Zollner gave testimony (Attachment 18) in opposition. Wants to make sure the tribes are consulted on changes and included in the same. Requested change to an amendment.
Anna Krstulic gave testimony (Attachment 19) in opposition.
Wesley Pappan gave testimony (Attachment 20) in opposition.
Melissa Garrett gave testimony (Attachment 21) in opposition.
Melanie Hepperly gave testimony (Attachment 22) in opposition.
Kathryn Gates gave testimony (Attachment 23) in opposition.
Nathan Nogelmeier gave testimony (Attachment 24) in opposition.
Grant Glenn gave testimony (Attachment 25) in opposition.
Penny Gilbert gave testimony (Attachment 26) in opposition.
Brian Frehner gave written testimony (Attachment 27) in opposition.
Hannah Howard gave testimony (Attachment 28) in support.
Dr. Mary Patterson gave testimony (Attachment 29) in support.
Written Only testimony submitted by:
Last names A - J (Attachment 30) in opposition.
Last names K - Z (Attachment 31) in opposition.
Susan McGee (Attachment 32) in opposition.
The Chairman closed the hearing HB2384.
The committee was adjourned at 11:00 am.
