(Mar. 12, 2024) – Today, the House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee, chaired by Rep. Sean Tarwater (R-Stillwell), held a hearing on House Bill 2818. The legislation provides for a legislative review process and criteria when considering bills that propose new or additional occupational regulation, requires the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations to review such bills and authorizes the joint committee to direct regulatory entities to contract with a consulting firm to provide a report to the legislature to inform the legislature's consideration of such bill.
Proponent testimony:
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- Americans for Prosperity – Kansas
- Opportunity Solutions Projects
- Kansas Chamber
- Kansas Policy Institute
- American Global Strategies
- Majority Leader Chris Croft (R-Overland Park)
- State Armor Action
Neutral testimony:
- Bel Aire Police Department
- Randy Leis, County Commissioner
Opponent testimony:
- Board of Technical Professions