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Minutes for SB118 - Committee on Local Government

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Providing for the dissolution of special districts and the assumption of responsibilities by a city or county.

Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 17, 2021

The Chair invited consideration of SB118.

Mr.Heim noted that the companion House bill (HB2177) was heard by the Committee on February 3.  He explained that a district can be dissolved only if all participants agree.  Then the duties and responsibilities are assumed by a city or county.

Amanda Stanley, General Counsel, Kansas League of Municipalities, speaking in support of the SB118, said that the bill passed the Senate 38-1 (Attachment 6).

Mr. Stookey gave a brief statement in support of the bill (Attachment 7).

Written-only proponent testimony was provided by Shihira Stafford on behalf of the Kansas Cooperative Council (Attachment 8).

Representative Sanders moved, seconded by Representative Collins, to consider SB118 favorable for passage.   The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 a.m.  The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2021.