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Minutes for SB15 - Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions
Short Title
Amending the definition of "service-connected" in the Kansas police and firemen's retirement system.
Minutes Content for Mon, Mar 11, 2019
Chair Kelly opened the hearing on SB 15, recognized David Wiese, Assistant Revisor of Statutes, who briefed the committee on SB 15. (Attachment 3) A question and answer period followed.
Informational - Chair Kelly recognized Alan D. Conroy, Executive Director, KPERS, who provided detailed information regarding SB 15. (Attachment 4) A question and answer period followed.
Proponents - Chair Kelly recognized Ed Klumpp, Legislative Liaison, Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police, Kansas Sheriffs Association, and Kansas Peace Officers Association, who provided information supporting SB 15. (Attachment 5). A question and answer period followed.
Chair Kelly recognized Stephen Duerst, lobbyist, Kansas State Fire Fighters Association, who made some remarks in support of SB 15 and noted that the 14,000 firefighters across the state of Kansas would appreciate passage of SB 15. No written testimony provided.
Proponents-written only - Chair Kelly announced the following individuals provided proponent-written only support of SB 15: Robert Wing, President, Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters, (Attachment 6); Mik Shanks, President, Kansas State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, (Attachment 7); Harold Sielert, Retired Firefighter, Lenexa Fire Department, (Attachment 8); Kevin Flory, President, Kansas State Firefighters Association, (Attachment 9); and Steve Kearney, Executive Vice President, Kansas State Troopers Association, (Attachment 10).
Neutral - None
Opponent - None
Chair Kelly closed the hearing on SB 15.
The next House Financial Institutions and Pensions committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
Chair Kelly adjourned the meeting at 9:40 am.
