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Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Hears Housing Bill

Housing Development (Feb. 8, 2023) – Today, the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance, chaired by Senator Jeff Longbine (R-Emporia), held a hearing on Senate Bill 34. The bill assists with housing development for cities that did not qualify for rural housing incentives passed last year.

Proponents included:

  • Sen. Rob Olson (R-Olathe)
  • Ross Vogel, Heartland Housing Partners
  • Allie Devine, Kansas Farm Bureau and Sunflower Electric
  • Wendy Stark, League of Kansas Municipalities
  • Mark Tomb, Kansas Realtors Association