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Minutes for HB2411 - Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions
Short Title
Reducing the required waiting period for employment of KPERS retirants hired by a school district for a covered position that requires a teaching license or certificate.
Minutes Content for Wed, Feb 4, 2026
Chair Hoheisel opened the hearing on HB 2411 and recognized David Wiese, Senior Assistant Revisor, Office of Revisor of Statutes who provided an overview of the bill, (Attachment1). No questions.
Chair Hoheisel recognized Alan Conroy, Executive Director, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System-KPERS who provided informational testimony on HB 2411, (Attachment2). A question and answer period followed.
Proponents - Chair Hoheisel recognized the following individuals who provided testimony in support of HB 2411.
Representative Kevin Schwertfeger, District #114, Turon, (Attachment3). During testimony, Representative Schwertfeger offered a proposed amendment for committee consideration, (Attachment4).
Timothy Graham, Director of Government Relations and Legislative Affairs, KNEA, (Attachment5).
Shannon Kimball, Government Relations Specialist, Kansas Association of School Boards, (Attachment6).
A question and answer period followed with proponent conferees.
Proponents Written Only testimony -
Vikki Mullins, President, Kansas PTA, (Attachment7)
Neutral testimony - none
Opponent testimony - none
Chair Hoheisel closed the hearing on HB 2411.
