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January 25, 2019
Legislative Update Week 2
Legislature is off and running

While it was a short week with a partial snow day, the Kansas Legislature has taken off. Bills are being introduced, and committees are settling in to hear testimony. The Rural Revitalization Committee, the newly formed group, has outlined a busy schedule for next week including hearing about property tax impacts and high speed broadband. On Thursday, January 31st, when the AIA KS Advocacy Summit is taking place, the committee is hosting an informational hearing about rural community collaboration and city-county collaboration. Register to attend the summit and witness this hearing in person!!
Bills of Interest

HB 2043 - Review of tax credits, tax exemptions and economic development
programs
Introduced by: Representative Jim Gartner
To read the bill, Click Here
This bill will have a hearing on January 30th at 3:30pm. Click Here to listen.

HS 2049 - Increasing felony loss thresholds for certain property crimes
Introduced by: Committee on Community Corrections and Juvenile Justice
To read the bill, Click Here
This bill will have a hearing on January 28th at 1:30pm. Click Here to listen.

If you have any questions regarding these bills, please email Terry .
AIA KANSAS ADVOCACY SUMMIT
Register Now to attend the AIA Kansas Advocacy Summit 2019 on Thursday, January 31, 9 am - 11:30 am at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. During the advocacy summit, you will hear from elected officials about hot topics as they embark on a new session and work under the guidance of a new administration. The summit will provide you with policy knowledge and tools to respond and assist in your efforts to build healthy, safe, livable, and sustainable communities that enrich the lives of all people. Senator Francisco , from Lawrence, and Senator Julia Lynn , Olathe, will be presenting. Throughout this engaging morning, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact, and express your opinions and concerns directly to those who can make policy changes. You won't want to miss out!!

During the summit, you also can request a Meet and Greet time that morning with your legislators. AIA Kansas will coordinate the meeting(s), provide background information, and speaking points. This event will be a great time for you to tour the building and brush up on your historical knowledge of the beautiful capitol. 

Space is limited. Register TODAY!!
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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