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February 1, 2019
Legislative Update Week 3
HB 2115 and SB 56 are being evaluated by AIA Kansas

At the end of this week, two bills were introduced in committees (SB 56 and HB 2115 ) that will require more research and monitoring. The bills are the same. They require certain duties for professionals contracting with the state on projects of a $100,000 or more. To contract with the state, these professionals must use a project verification software that does certain things (like monitor the hours worked on a project). These two bills will have hearings next week. AIA Kansas will be meeting with committee members, learning more about the potential software and software manufacturer, and drafting an official position statement on the bill. To read the bills, click below. AIA Kansas is looking for volunteers to assist with the advocacy efforts. Please consider working with the lobbyist to review bills, prepare testimony and perhaps deliver it to committees. No experience required!! If you are interested in assisting or would like to share your thoughts about these bills, email Terry as soon as possible.
Bills of Interest

HB 2115 - Requiring verification of certain hours billed by contractors under certain state contracts
Introduced by: Representative John Barker
To read the bill, Click Here
This bill will have a hearing on February 6th at 9:00am. Click Here to listen.

SB 56 - Requiring verification of certain hours billed by contractors under certain state contracts
Introduced by: Committee on Federal and State Affairs
To read the bill, Click Here
This bill will have a hearing on February 7th at 9:30am. Click Here to listen.

HB 2022 - Enacting the Kansas working families pay raise act
Introduced by: Representative Jim Ward
To read the bill, Click Here

SB 78 - Regulating assignment of rights or benefits to a residential contractor under a property and causality insurance policy insuring residential real estate
Introduced by: Committee on Judiciary
To read the bill, Click Here

If you have any questions regarding these bills, please email Terry .
AIA KANSAS ADVOCACY SUMMIT A SUCCESS
AIA Kansas members heard from a variety of legislators on Wednesday about hot political issues and current topics relevant to the profession. Secretary of Administration Duane Goossen spoke about how state buildings fared during the budget crisis and the work that now needs to be done as well as the administration's approach to no-bid contracts. Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers shared details about the goals of the Office of Rural Prosperity. Other conversations were had about STAR bonds and taxes. Overall, it was a robust morning with great information shared. The event concluded with a behind the scenes tour of the Capitol, which was led by Vance Kelley from TrainorHL.
Above: Lieutenant Governor Rogers addresses the AIA Kansas Advocacy Summit attendees.
Right: Vance Kelley AIA, TreanorHL, points out intricacies of the Capitol rotunda.
About AIA Kansas
AIA Kansas is a state chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The organization provides services and programs to meet the professional development needs and interests of Kansas architects and to develop public awareness for the value of architects and architecture. 

Our 700-plus members are leaders in
building healthy, sustainable communities
that will serve our citizens into the future.

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