MINUTES OF THEHOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - January 23, 1997

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Meeting minutes of the House Transportation Committee detailing attendance, opening remarks by Chairperson Gary K. Hayzlett, and the presentation and discussion of HB 2010. Testimony covers the federal Driver’s Privacy Act of 1994 compliance, procedures implemented by the Kansas Department of Revenue, and proposed limits on selling open public records for marketing. The document records amendments sought by proponents and concerns raised by opponents, including revenue impact, exemptions for press or communications, and risks of direct marketing use of driver records.

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Attendance and Call to Order

Bill HB 2010: Testimony and Amendments

Opponents’ Concerns and Clarifications

MINUTES OF THEHOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gary K.Hayzlett at 1:30 p.m.on January 23,1997 in Room526-S of the Capitol. All members were present except: Committee staff present:Hank Avila,Legislative Research DepartmentJulian Efird,Legislative Research DepartmentBruce Kinzie,Revisor of StatutesJackie Buchanan,Committee Secretary Conferees appearing before the committee: Betty McBride,Division of Vehicles,Department of Revenue N.R.Sherbert,Anderson &Associates Michael Byington,Wichita Industries &Services for the Blind,Inc.Bill Felber,Executive Director,Manhattan Mercury Roz Hutchinson,President,Kansas Pro Chapter/Society for ProfessionalJournalists Charles R.Warren,Chairman,Information Network of Kansas Charles Freeman,Secretary,AARP State Legislative Committee for the State ofKansas Chuck Knapp,Director of Communications,Kansas Secretary of State's OfficeWalter Darling,Director of Fiscal Services,Kansas Highway Patrol Others attending:See attached list The minutes of the January 14 meeting were presented for corrections or approval.Representative Correllmade a motion to accept the minutes as written,seconded by Representative Shore,and the motion carried HB 2010-Division of Vehicles,records,prohibiting disclosure of personal information. Hearing was opened.The proponents were called to testify first.The Chair called on Betty McBride,Directorof Vehicles,Department of Revenue,who presented testimony that HB 2010 will reaffirm compliance,bythe State of Kansas,with the Federal Driver's Privacy Act of 1994.The Privacy Act gives individuals withregistered vehicles and licensed'drivers the option to close their personal information to individuals andbusinesses purchasing information from state records for marketing purposes.The Act provides exceptionsallowing personal information to remain open for governmental agencies,courts,law enforcement,employersand insurers.She advised the Committee of the procedures the Department has implemented to insure Kansasis in compliance with the Federal Act,no later than September 13,1997.A provision included in HB 2010allows the sale of open public records for marketing purposes to only three entities in the State of Kansas.The Department is concerned about the loss of revenue and loss of control of the records.(Attachment 1) The Chair called on N.R.Sherbert,Anderson &Associates,representing the Polk Company speaking as aproponent of the bill.He offered no written testimony.He stated the bill was drafted so it would not be aburden on the State of Kansas and allowed for the tapering-in of other companies,and he didn't feel this billwas intended to be self-serving to the Polk Company and would not have any objection to having this billamended to include all marketing and survey companies. The Chair called on Michael Byington,Wichita Industries &Services for the Blind,Inc.,to present histestimony.Mr.Byington supports the bill but proposes an amendment to include non-driving Kansasidentification cards,not just driver's licenses.(Attachment 2) CONTINUATION SHEET MINUTES OF THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE,Room 526-S Statehouse,at 1:30p.m.on January 29,1997. The next proponent to testify was Bill Felber,Executive Director,The Manhattan Mercury,requesting anamendment stipulating that field of public communication media be exempted from the bill.He feels withoutthe amendment it would hamper the public communications media's ability to address legitimate public safetyissues of drivers.(Attachment 3) The Chair called on Roz Hutchinson,President,Kansas Pro Chapter/Society for Professional Journalists,topresent testimony in support of the bill with an amendment that the press be exempted from the bill.(Attachment 4) Written testimony was submitted by John Reinhart,Director of Government Relations,Kansas PressAssociation,requesting amendment to the bill that the press be exempted from the bill.(Attachment 5) The Cha

FAQs

Who called the meeting to order and when was it held?

Chairperson Gary K. Hayzlett called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. on January 23, 1997 in Room 526-S of the Capitol.

What is HB 2010 intended to do regarding driver privacy?

HB 2010 is intended to reaffirm Kansas’s compliance with the federal Driver’s Privacy Act of 1994 by outlining procedures and exceptions for keeping personal information closed or open.

What concerns were raised about selling driver records for marketing?

Opponents expressed concern that the bill could allow companies to sell information for direct mail and marketing, potentially enabling sales at low bulk rates and leading to significant revenue loss for the state.

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