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Representative Pat Proctor asked to introduce RS0567, described as technical fixes to earlier legislation that created guest permits for body artists and to address Board of Cosmetology implementation issues. The chair recorded the introduction and said there were no objections.

Rachel Willis of the Department of Commerce requested introduction of 25RS0178 (Aviation and Innovative Manufacturing in Kansas), which Commerce staff later described in detail during the deputy secretary’s presentation.

Andrew Weems, representing Opportunity Solutions Project, asked to introduce 25RS0356, a bill concerning housing related to the Fast Track Permits Act, for referral to the House Commerce Committee; the chair recorded the introduction without objection.

Representative Christie Williams circulated a house concurrent resolution for members to sign. Williams said the resolution would express support for full authorization and funding of the public‑safety autonomous technology research, testing and certification provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2025, and for federal efforts to replace Chinese‑manufactured DJI drones used by public agencies; she described the resolution as support for federal delegation efforts and for universities that applied for U.S. Department of Commerce grants. Williams said the resolution is a sign‑on request for House members and that the resolution will move to the Senate later.

There were no recorded committee votes on the introductions during the session; chair accepted each introduction with no objections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Committee on Senate and House Commerce 01/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Pat Proctor, Rachel Willis of the Department of Commerce and Andrew Weems introduced bills, and Representative Christie Williams circulated a house concurrent resolution supporting federal public‑safety autonomous technology provisions.","taxTitle","Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas","taxId",18784,"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},6376266,"Commerce staff introduce AMK bill to incentivize aircraft, vehicle and advanced manufacturing",2511,68000,2579000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2140474-21d60522f7b188a7ba636e51078d1d34&start=68&end=2579","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2140474-21d60522f7b188a7ba636e51078d1d34/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6376266/Kansas/Commerce-staff-introduce-AMK-bill-to-incentivize-aircraft-vehicle-and-advanced-manufacturing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376266-2a39b2c5f47900b62175d9fdc8e2cfb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179592&Signature=lhUduY7OWP8sBYz5IpBhWC7BD20YwpkKxGauBekoYRwBiRULwaLdxI6PRwNP-AFqJWRTwqDG4skwODEBcwQIhtYxDd62A16tzHW3Pee7tNqLwtbJ6GKRxPcAFVR93p6HI86WllMGQVo~QYirBx9Mewr3g38fo9e5WGzY1En~T7WIPYhtMw-hpxrJbzELSvnrdwpTqGovy0unb734UEd166yTvqplqgyW0~KO0TolOKilqqp~MobSZc~-NHlM13Xyb2gcPhbgtdJp-uRVe9o6pCisfMl~AvBs4iOulO1ssRoeTdJ7wV4w4EVafCVrwPHqcTNW7j1dCjUK7a1fHEsY6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rachel Willis of the Kansas Department of Commerce formally requested introduction of 25RS0178, described as the Aviation and Innovative Manufacturing in Kansas (AMK) bill, for referral to the House Commerce Committee. Deputy Secretary Joshua Jefferson detailed the bill’s structure later in his presentation, saying the proposal is intended to augment existing tools such as PEAK, HPIP, KIT and KIR and to target specific industries including aircraft assembly and vehicle manufacturing, component/subassembly makers, national headquarters, research and development facilities, sustainable aviation fuel production and hydrogen production.

Jefferson told the committee the bill would bundle project benefits such as a Kansas sales‑tax exemption for qualifying project purchases, training support and refundable capital‑investment tax credits, plus payroll‑tax benefits. He described firm eligibility and clawback requirements: a minimum capital investment of $250 million, at least 250 jobs within five years of the start of production, base wages equal to 100% or more of the county median wage, and project completion within five years; failure to meet investment or employment commitments would trigger proportional clawbacks.

Jefferson emphasized the bill is not being drafted for a single firm and that Commerce does not have one particular project identified as the AMK target. He said five projects in the department’s existing pipeline would potentially qualify for the program, with estimated project capital‑investment sizes ranging from about $550 million to about $4.5 billion and one candidate citing about 338 jobs in its proposal. Jefferson also noted competing proposals in other states and referenced Missouri House Bill 755 as an example of similar legislation elsewhere.

Committee members asked clarifying questions about project fit and program details. Senator Dietrich asked if MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) operations would qualify; Jefferson said qualification would depend on the project’s NAICS classification and whether the activity met the bill’s focus on new assembly or advanced manufacturing. Jefferson told the committee he would stand for questions and follow up as requested.

No formal vote occurred on the introduction; the bill was placed on the committee’s docket for consideration.","Rachel Willis of the Kansas Department of Commerce requested introduction of 25RS0178, the Aviation and Innovative Manufacturing in Kansas (AMK) bill, to create targeted incentives for aircraft, vehicle and advanced manufacturing 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},6376271,"Kansas Department of Commerce reports 269 projects, about 5,300 jobs and $3.5 billion in private commitments in 2024",2845,330000,3175000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2140474-21d60522f7b188a7ba636e51078d1d34&start=330&end=3175","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2140474-21d60522f7b188a7ba636e51078d1d34/thumbnail_330000.jpg","/articles/6376271/Kansas/Kansas-Department-of-Commerce-reports-269-projects-about-5300-jobs-and-35-billion-in-private-commitments-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376271-808aa1fd0d8bca409a4b3f2cfe9330f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179593&Signature=Sx0qiTVot0Lm-A-bi6DSMHR8uky5~7gxDP-eSrCgh7~TZREJMXYTDSHotBefK4mJkwUpSY4JVvTnCwx1FnAJDrJQlODWfF4w0JNhgE8J4B94LMt3f2ukjHcikbhLwxEaeToPO4trsSU1vN6ZT6GlYce07kXM7-rlbPMvtoy7eWgNzhi6knPQGzBPHBx9CSpKJfDEBlY360rnP652QUZkxrZNh51NXPu-wqV5Nwkq~RqdD72kvUfQhfMv~QmXP7tsV9UfzbIgwToZRBRrpB7pyizkXbKUQ~jZb-5RGvRvyT6U6aB36kbdPPr0XcQ7f8r3jMll4-43FYit9NaAdq0dqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chairs and members of the committee, Joshua Jefferson, deputy secretary of business development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, presented the agency’s year‑end business‑development review to the Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development. Jefferson said, “In 2024, we've had 269 successful projects ... created and retained just over 5,000 jobs of 5,306.” The department reported roughly $3.5 billion in committed private capital from those projects.

The presentation summarized activity across the department’s major incentive and workforce programs and highlighted both rural and urban project examples. Jefferson described PEAK (Promoting Employment Across Kansas), reporting 34 new PEAK agreements in 2024 and more than 200 active agreements the agency now manages. He said the average wage of jobs from the department’s reported projects exceeds the state median by about 15 percent.

Jefferson reviewed HPIP (High Performance Incentive Program), stating the program issued 63 initial project certifications and 360 certifications in FY2024, with estimated capital investment from those projects of about $7.3 billion. He listed multiple company examples in rural and metro counties that used HPIP or PEAK for expansions and relocations.

Other programs Jefferson summarized included the rural recruitment RAS program (which offers student‑loan assistance and an income‑tax credit), the Sunflower Summer tourism reimbursements (223 participating attractions, a reported 97% year‑over‑year increase), and the Love Kansas talent campaign (approximately 75 local events and 60 participating communities; the agency reported nearly 200,000 website views and tens of thousands of newsletter opt‑ins). Jefferson said the Job Creation Fund (JCF) awarded $13 million across six funded projects in the last year and that the program committed 693 new jobs; the department reported a reported return of “over $40” for every dollar invested in recent JCF awards.

The department also reviewed training programs (KIT and KIRB), the Starbond projects list (including the Amelia Earhart Museum and other tourism projects), the Angel Investor Tax Credit, the Office of Registered Apprenticeships created under the Kansas Apprenticeship Act and executive order 22‑07, and the Apex program used for large projects such as the Panasonic investment in Kansas. Jefferson summarized Integra Technologies’ previously negotiated Apex agreement and said the agreement’s timeframe passed while the company pursued CHIPS Act funding; Commerce said it has worked with Integra on a modified incentive proposal tied to more traditional incentives.

Committee members pressed the department for follow‑up details. Representative Christie Williams asked how the department defines and measures its stated performance goals; Jefferson said he would provide clarifying metrics. Senator Owens asked the department’s total Sunflower Summer budget; Jefferson said he did not have the figure on hand and would provide it. Senator Blue asked whether HPIP can be used to expand childcare facilities; Jefferson said he would examine program qualifiers and follow up. Representative Pat Pan requested documentation on JCF clawback usage and return‑on‑investment data; Jefferson said clawback provisions exist in incentive agreements and that the department has activated clawbacks on prior projects and recovered funds, and that he would supply more detailed records.

Jefferson corrected a slide arithmetic error for Community Development Block Grant totals during his remarks and gave the corrected total award amount. He closed by offering to follow up with the committee on requested clarifications and data.

The committee did not take formal votes on any items during the presentation; members requested additional documentation and follow‑up from Commerce staff.","Deputy Secretary Joshua Jefferson told the House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development that the department documented 269 successful projects in 2024, created or retained about 5,306 jobs and attracted roughly $3.5 billion in committed private capital, and reviewed the state’s major incentive and workforce programs.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee records three bill introductions and a House concurrent resolution on drones and public‑safety R&D

Commerce staff introduce AMK bill to incentivize aircraft, vehicle and advanced manufacturing

Kansas Department of Commerce reports 269 projects, about 5,300 jobs and $3.5 billion in private commitments in 2024