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Minutes for HB2587 - Committee on Local Government
Short Title
Authorizing the board of directors for a drainage district to hold a meeting in executive session in accordance with the open meetings act.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 5, 2024
Revisor Jason Long briefed the committee on the bill (Attachment 1). He explained that the bill would amend current law to authorize boards to meet in executive session in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Representative Kyle McNorton, 50th District testified as a proponent of the bill. (Attachment 2). He explained that this bill would allow water districts to meet in executive session to discuss matters outlined in KSA 75-4319.
The following person provided written only testimony as a proponent to the bill
- Dave Jackson, Board Member, North Topeka Water District (Attachment 3).
Merril Befort, Befort Law Firm, testified as neutral on the bill. She stated that the North Topeka Drainage District has no reason to oppose or support this bill. (Attachment 4).
Chairman Bergquist closed the hearing on HB2587.
