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Minutes for HB2462 - Committee on Water
Short Title
Requiring the secretary of health and environment to adopt rules and regulations that allow for the direct and indirect potable reuse of treated wastewater.
Minutes Content for Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Chairperson White opened the hearing for HB2462
Kyle Hamilton, Revisor of Statutes explained the bill, no bill brief was provided.
Proponents
Josh Svaty presented on behalf of Gary Janzen, Director of Public Works, Wichita Kansas, (Attachment 7) .
William Carr, Bureau of Water, KDHE, (Attachment 8), Mr. Carr responded to questions regarding cost and implementation timelines.
Fred Jones, Kansas Water Reuse Association, (Attachment 9 ).
Wendi Stark,The League of Kansas Municipalities , (Attachment 10).
Written only testimony
Proponent
Kiel Mangus, City Manager Derby Kansas, (Attachment11).
Josh Svatty, Kansas Municipal Utilities, (Attachment 12).
Southwest Kansas Coalition, (Attachment 13).
Dillion Curtis, Kansas Water Environment Association, (Attachment 14).
Chairperson White closed the hearing on HB2462.
Chairperson White adjourned the meeting at 10:30 am.
