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Minutes for HB2088 - Committee on Commerce
Short Title
Enacting the fast-track permits act to require local governments to meet specified deadlines for issuing building permits and other required approvals for real estate development.
Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 5, 2025
Chair Alley opened the hearing on HB 2088.
Staff provide a brief overview of the bill. (Attachment 8)
Proponents:
Andrew Wiens on behalf of Opportunity Solutions Project spoke in favor of the bill. (Attachment 1) The bill will streamline local permits and help lower costs for families facing rising home prices. The bill sets a deadline for local governments to process permits.
Tanner Tempel, Deputy State Director Americans for Prosperity - Kansas, spoke in favor of the bill. (Attachment 2) The bill limits delays and it's subsequent costs, streamlines government processes, mirrors proven successful policy in other states, and lowers the cost of living and boosts housing production.
Opponents:
Spencer Duncan, Government Affairs Director, The League of Kansas Municipalities, appeared in opposition to the bill. (Attachment 3) The bill will negatively impact the planning process, undermine local control, deter the ability to manage growth responsibly, hinder public input, and create unintended consequences. For this bill to be manageable, the League requests amended language.
Written testimony in opposition to the bill was provided:
Rhiannon Friedman, City of Topeka (Attachment 4)
Michael Koss, City Manager, City of Overland Park (Attachment 5)
Paul Kramer, City Manager, City of Shawnee (Attachment 6)
Stuart J. Little, PhD., Little Government Relations, Northeast Johnson County Cities (Attachment 7)
Chair Alley closed the hearing on HB 2088
