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Minutes for HB2448 - Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions

Short Title

Providing membership in the KP&F retirement system for security officers of the department of corrections.

Minutes Content for Wed, Jan 31, 2018

David Wiese, staff revisor, reviewed the bill.

Chairperson Kelly opened the hearing on HB2448.

Representative Russ Jennings testified in support of HB2448 stating that adoption of the bill would lead to a more stable workforce in Kansas' prisons and provide an employee benefit that acknowledges and addresses the life implicatons for employees who serve in this public safety role.  (Attachment 2)   Rep. Jennings responded to questions from the Committee.

Written testimony in support of HB2448 was submitted by Mike Scribner.  (Attachment 3)  

Written neutral testimony on HB2448 was submitted by Robert Choromanski.  (Attachment 4)  

Allan Conroy provided informational testimony on HB2448.   (Attachment 5)   Mr. Conroy responded to questions from the Committee, deferring one question to Joe Norwood, Secretary of Corrections, who was present in the gallery.

There being no further conferees, Chairperson Kelly closed the hearing on HB2448.