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Minutes for HB2304 - Committee on Government Efficiency
Short Title
Requiring local governments to report certain local economic development incentive program information to the secretary of commerce, defining such programs, requiring the secretary of commerce to post such information on the economic development incentive program database maintained by the secretary and requiring certain search result presentation and report formats.
Minutes Content for Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Chair Erickson opened the hearing on HB 2304.
Revisor’s Office provided an overview of the bill and stood for questions. (Attachment 10)
Proponent
Kristey Williams, State of Kansas Representative, 77th District, provided proponent testimony. She stated this bill makes necessary updates to the transparency database which passed in 2019 to improve transparency and understanding with the ultimate goal of encouraging better policy decisions and greater accountability. (Attachment 8)
Opponent
Michael Koss, City Attorney, City of Overland Park, testified as an opponent to the bill. He addressed the concerns on:
1. Section 1(b)(6)(J) and asks for it to be stricken in its entirety or amended to only include legitimate economic development activities
2. Local governments are provided more than 30 days to produce the extensive data required by this legislation.
Neutral written testimony provided by:
Spencer Duncan, Government Affairs Director, The League of Kansas Municipalities (Attachment 6)
Rachel Willis, Director Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce (Attachment 8)
Chair Erickson closed the hearing on HB 2304.
The next committee meeting is March 11, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 am.
