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Pratt said the joint committee reviewed over 120 potential claims in the 11/01/2023–10/31/2024 period and recommended payment of five small claims totaling $6,430 in fiscal year 2024. Senate Bill 125 would not increase total state expenditures because each directed payment is to be made from existing agency operating accounts.

Specifically, Pratt detailed small correctional-facility claims totaling $230 split across Hutchinson, Larned and Lansing facilities for property losses or misdirected mail. The bill also directs a larger payment totaling $6,200, to be split evenly between the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. That larger claim stems from a private assisted-living provider, Hillside Village LLC of DeSoto, which alleged a multi-agency delay in processing home-and-community-based-services (HCBS) eligibility that caused financial harm for a resident; agencies and a third-party contractor acknowledged coding errors that contributed to the problem in written responses to the joint committee.

Pratt said the bill requires each claimant to sign a release of future liability and that the Senate Committee on Ways and Means recommended the bill be placed on the consent calendar. Pratt noted Senate passage occurred on Feb. 11. No proponents or opponents appeared before the House committee during this briefing.

The committee did not take further action; Pratt’s memorandum and the joint committee’s recommendation provide the committee record for any legislative disbursement required by statute.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee on Appropriations 02/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 125 would authorize payment of several small claims recommended by the Joint Committee on Special Claims; the payments are to be made from existing agency funds and include inmate property claims and an HCBS-related claim for Hillside Village LLC.","taxTitle","Committee on Appropriations, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas","taxId",18782,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6660806,"KC 2026 host committee updates appropriations committee on planning, security and use of Kansas funds",815,1135000,1950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c&start=1135&end=1950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c/thumbnail_1135000.jpg","/articles/6660806/Kansas/KC-2026-host-committee-updates-appropriations-committee-on-planning-security-and-use-of-Kansas-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660806-4d9abd6334bcb531f0419ba5e7dae40d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775407382&Signature=dPKxCBqbUIy51ykk7NPw4jjTi1q69t54E29tRnxW8Si42eQdwoCH9eXVlN8VM2-esLJ-fhwUjX3uBPcE4aMw7t0Y-TPXdGZOdbyRo28gaJioPQIyzYCee6s0ZHCspaiZbllgAVJ~ykOB8GJ4M4pTIiFxF7d65f78nKl8thUIbQaARGKf911LBY9wez60s8KbFAlVG8eaoIWkBOqgNlIcjKlN-6Ox7DA5~f6VAqgd1OwgR-YSKles7YIuyzFXBJ3xD6ytuuUEXIZowsvd42Mg2DT7KgH1rVhrjOfNOrUGjNPKfdO8L7-mibvZw1~WwpYhw3V2-h4m8uE5fjuHry-qmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lindsey Douglas, director of integrated operations for the KC 2026 host committee, gave a planning update to the Committee on Appropriations, outlining schedule, expected visitor volumes, base-camp plans, and how the state contribution will be spent.

Douglas told the committee Kansas City will host six matches, including a quarterfinal, and said the region expects a substantial influx of visitors. “We have something really exciting, coming in in 468 short days,” she said, and explained the committee is planning for both ticketed and non-ticketed visitors, fan festivals, base camps and infrastructure needs.

Douglas said public funding committed to the region totals about $111 million from state and local sources, including $27.4 million from the State of Kansas (originally proposed at $28 million) and $67.5 million committed by the state of Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri and Johnson County have also budgeted local funds. She described the Kansas allocation as split across safety and security, transportation, commercial marketing and a $3 million legacy line item, with contingency reduced from $2 million to $1.5 million as plans firm up. Douglas said the host committee’s agreement with the Department of Commerce had been finalized this week and that the first Kansas disbursement request would be modest — “about” $200,000 — reflecting eligible costs back to July 1.

On safety and security Douglas described mutual-aid planning among local jurisdictions and state coordinators, and said the host committee is coordinating working groups for the 18 FIFA-area planning requirements. “We don’t want to pull from the local area,” she said about personnel sourcing; instead the plan is to draw on mutual-aid systems so local coverage is not compromised. The host committee is seeking federal support as well; Douglas said the collective host-city federal ask totals $625 million, with $59 million allocated to Kansas City for mutual aid and security items.

Douglas outlined three Kansas-region base-camp locations identified for team training: Sporting Kansas City’s training facility at Compass Minerals, Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, and the Currents training facility in Riverside, Missouri. Each base camp was paired with a hotel in FIFA’s hosting brochure; Douglas said teams are focused on privacy and training conditions when choosing base camps.

On accommodations and transportation she said the bid included a radius showing availability of about 55,000 hotel rooms within a two-and-a-half hour drive and that VRBO/Airbnb listings were not counted toward that total. Douglas said host-committee mobility planning will prioritize airport connections, park-and-ride locations and bus-turning capacity; the first draft mobility plan is due to FIFA in March.

Douglas encouraged local governments and businesses to register for business opportunities and RFPs the host committee will post as sourcing ramps up. She said the host committee will continue to brief the legislature as planning and disbursements progress.

Committee members asked about mutual-aid and law enforcement coordination, how park-and-ride and corridor transportation might interact with local plans, whether VRBOs and short-term rentals are included in hotel registries (Douglas said they were not included in the 55,000-room tally), and how viewing parties and fan-activation rights relate to FIFA’s broadcast agreements. The committee did not vote on any appropriation during the briefing.","Lindsey Douglas of the KC 2026 host committee briefed the Appropriations Committee on match scheduling, base camps, transportation plans and the use of Kansas’s $27.4 million in appropriations for safety, security, transportation and legacy projects.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6660808,"Relocation platform Make My Move requests $3 million to fund community recruitment grants",340,273000,613000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c&start=273&end=613","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c/thumbnail_273000.jpg","/articles/6660808/Kansas/Relocation-platform-Make-My-Move-requests-3-million-to-fund-community-recruitment-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660808-daefc05d2ea13149f7d8f92951aa132b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775407382&Signature=EKUk14hVUmjNiTuRkiM9saTQt0RJGf5zq2Hormtvdp109bdf8Grcu7tuQp-q36OGIo~tPs9eVDzuzfXSB9UcMZkYTiSbjs1zQLNkAdmM3D2QoyLsF1BFke7E3d705wIdqMQfmu-4La6MArm1vzbvzGWvI-cenYtm0aovXFTHDjaVbz7NA7~d1Q8sR3vZYNauCXrbyjE6Fa7kTfhhSGXslm3BfChpfD~-fnKwRzv6GmTeNT4RZW5R6z9cwBn2DFwOQwK5itOLi6pCyLC2lEX9HUZVjgqOs3s0XBKW4ZrI~zquWQ6ULdnwnY9E7jIsB5PH8TOMGZAXnWE3FDdiLx5nUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ben Lito, vice president of enterprise sales for Make My Move, presented an informational briefing to the Committee on Appropriations and requested a $3,000,000 appropriation to the state treasurer’s office to create a community grant program that would subsidize targeted talent-recruitment efforts.

Lito said the program would award community grants to help smaller localities organize recruitment packages for people actively looking to relocate. He described Make My Move as an online marketplace that “enables communities to essentially productize their assets” and match “move-ready talent” with communities seeking workers.

Lito described prior results from other states: in Indiana the company’s grant-funded programs have recruited more than 780 households, with “the average salary of those jobs” reported in testimony as about $122,000. He said Kansas pilot activity already exists in Lincoln County, Neodesha, Reno and Hutchinson; he reported “a total of 11 families, to Kansas already,” representing about 23 new people in those markets.

On grant mechanics Lito told the committee the program would use an 80/20 split between state and community funding with a maximum state investment of $250,000 per community program. He explained the state’s 80% contribution would be paid in two tranches: roughly 40% up front after acceptance and the remaining state funding contingent on performance metrics.

Representatives asked about whether the listed $750,000 “community investment” in the pro forma was per community. Lito clarified that the $750,000 figure in the document was a statewide example and reiterated the $250,000 state cap per local program and the requirement that communities provide 20% of the program cost as local “skin in the game.”

Lito said Make My Move treats the initiative as economic development, arguing that recruited households often “bring a job with them” and generate local consumer spending and school enrollment impacts. He said the company typically works with mayors, chambers, economic development organizations and local “champions” to organize community offerings, which can include in-kind items such as local welcome experiences.

The presentation was informational; committee members asked technical and implementation questions but took no formal action toward an appropriation during the hearing.","Ben Lito of Make My Move asked the Committee on Appropriations for $3 million to the state treasurer’s office to fund community grants that would subsidize local recruitment efforts, describing an 80/20 grant split, a $250,000 state cap per program and performance-based tranches.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6660810,"Representative introduces bill to fund master plan for Quindaro Ruins Archaeological Park",67,177000,244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c&start=177&end=244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c/thumbnail_177000.jpg","/articles/6660810/Kansas/Representative-introduces-bill-to-fund-master-plan-for-Quindaro-Ruins-Archaeological-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660810-5832c386cf4167f4c27a05e0c54e3332/orig.mp4?Expires=1775407382&Signature=c4OdjJ~3QnadXzBfFpHP6o9cP6B--S6Pqc~yelwugxR9yuz4Oo0p2T-9dV3VWGFzyMNJP06IhEZU2AjI7r507D3j2UVCC8hpPzoGQCiQw2KAnL2PrxBirEqP0KgC05XgAgyfUZ-7l6SML9t1X693jGIPgYsZYMqyT2SRpih4qDuCs5DxK0sEO1wAFtmP0GQEKUd-Y7E0nZqx-SUEC8WGV01MeIoFNxUy1kcbsSm7xHXKIOuI5og7O3xWFkCLatmR2tTJSqVlWdY7FiTesMoj~XAt4s70y3slA29lz5Ym-V60gTJzIANyu9L~CxrGEYdBxa7Hik527Ou1TWVEXIj5-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Anthony Penn introduced House bill RS 25RS1625 to the Committee on Appropriations, asking the committee to authorize appropriations for the State Historical Society to develop and implement a master plan for the Quindaro Ruins Archaeological Park in Wyandotte County.

The bill text, as read to the committee, describes “an act making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal year ending in 06/30/2026 for the State Historical Society, to issue a scope statement, plan the work to be accomplished, and issue a request for proposals for a master plan for the Quindaro Ruins Archaeological Park in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and to implement such a master plan.” Representative Penn told the committee that the proposal followed “close consultation with the family of our late representative, Marvin Robinson” and that the master plan had been a priority for Robinson.

After the introduction, Representative Williams moved to accept the bill introduction; Representative Estes seconded the motion. The chair called for voice votes; committee members replied “Aye.” The chair announced that the bill was introduced.

No fiscal detail or specific appropriation amount was stated during the introduction. The committee recorded the introductory motion and voice vote; no further debate or amendment occurred at that time.

The bill will appear on the committee’s docket for future consideration as staff and sponsors prepare fiscal and programmatic details.","Representative Penn introduced 25RS1625, a bill directing appropriations and a request for proposals to produce a master plan for the Quindaro Ruins Archaeological Park in Wyandotte County; the Committee on Appropriations voted to accept the introduction by voice vote.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6660803,"House Bill 2237 would raise state employee award cap, authorize hiring and retention bonuses and require reporting",1121,3709000,4830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c&start=3709&end=4830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2432929-81cfc88ae072d315fe84e9511de6645c/thumbnail_3709000.jpg","/articles/6660803/Kansas/House-Bill-2237-would-raise-state-employee-award-cap-authorize-hiring-and-retention-bonuses-and-require-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660803-c78f625c6c4ff341408ecb490ab973ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1775407382&Signature=D6Gg0vtTOoBmTf6fXYUYTO63zvC-XqkEfCzPYgIxDlI5DQFQD7OafuTyV~THEyvkHN1i1XeLWcYPnmMHTMQmQivfzAstVSBAylOUpYXyOXvue4NvKn~0tXf0wM9Mt0PNE99WRVVuNeoFkGzFjLNzkx52wd01JEoAdEbUDvgkNRfcGD21Mauw-HmS7akgx5lBEGy9CxXrRA4fCn4zwOUp7xtJ0Uj0rxVzvt1U95xQFqDhkXzd5Af88NQpHLE-d4ngeyirIQPm6SMMrI~n~IINtzAFal2OpAA--EhgrVGSaJXI1IzTyaVsjbqF5rHCc6YjfLcaivEnJtalFUc6cV4anw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jill Walters, first assistant reviser with the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, briefed the Committee on Appropriations on House Bill 2237, which would amend KSA 75-3705 by increasing the monetary cap on employee awards from $3,500 to $10,000 and authorizing appointing authorities to provide hiring, recruitment and retention bonuses.

Walters said the existing statute authorizes non-monetary awards and caps monetary awards at $3,500 annually; the bill would permit higher monetary awards but require gubernatorial approval for awards above $3,500 for executive-branch employees. The bill would also repeal authority for agency rules and regulations under the current program and require each state agency to submit an annual report by Aug. 1 to the secretary of administration detailing awards and bonuses paid in the previous fiscal year; the secretary must compile those reports for the House Appropriations and Senate Ways and Means committees.

Secretaries and agency leaders testified in support of the bill. The secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections, appearing in favor, said the change would give agencies flexibility to recruit and retain staff and help those agencies compete with other employers. Secretary Jeff Samuda (testimony) said “recognition can often lead to strengthening an employee’s commitment to the agency.”

Officials from state hospitals described a pilot of bonuses that began July 1 under a proviso. Ashley Byram, superintendent at Osawatomie State Hospital, said the pilot increased the share of direct-care staff who were state employees from 39% to 64% and that “pickup shift” bonuses helped stabilize staffing and reduce use of agency nursing. Dr. Lindsey Dinkel, superintendent at Larned State Hospital, said vacancy rates at her facility decreased from about 45% to 36% and that the hospitals were able to convert some contract nursing hours to state employees; she told the committee the agency observed higher FTE hiring levels in the current fiscal year than in the prior three years.

Adam Proffitt, secretary of the Department of Administration, described policy safeguards included in the bill: removing the current linkage of awards to the IRS “discretionary” definition so agencies can offer sign-on and retention bonuses, requiring governor approval for awards over $3,500, and maintaining that bonuses must be paid from existing agency resources unless the legislature provides additional funding. He said the reporting requirement will give the secretary and the legislature transparency to monitor trends and any overuse of bonuses by particular agencies.

Committee members asked about fiscal exposure and requested historical detail on prior-year bonus payments. Secretary Proffitt said, excluding the 24/7 facilities on a different program, fiscal-year-to-date bonus payments across agencies were about $600,000, concentrated in one (unnamed in testimony) agency; he said his staff will provide itemized department-level data to the committee.

The hearing produced proponent testimony and discussion of implementation mechanics and safeguards; no committee vote on the bill occurred during this session.","A committee briefing on House Bill 2237 explained the bill would raise the statutory cap on monetary awards to $10,000, authorize hiring/recruitment/retention bonuses, require governor approval for awards over $3,500 in the executive branch, and mandate annual reporting of bonuses to the secretary of administration.","actionData","errors"]

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