KIA&B 2016 Volume 21, Issue 2 | Página 15

Kansas agents Legislative day Legislative day with Agents is a huge success N early 80 legislators and elected officials joined Kansas independent insurance agents and brokers for a steak dinner on February 10 at the 2016 Kansas Agents Legislative Day. The day began with a few opening words from House Speaker Ray Merrick (R-Stilwell). Representatives Dan Hawkins (R-Wichita) and Will Dove (R-Bonner Springs), along with Senator Elaine Bowers (R-Concordia) also spent time meeting with the agents. Later in the day, Senator Jeff Longbine (R-Emporia) and Representative Scott Schwab (R-Olathe) talked about the current budget and session. KAIA Attorney Will Larson gave an update on current KAIA legislative affairs. After the KAIA update, Eric Stafford, vice president of government affairs for the Kansas Chamber and Duane Gossen, a senior fellow with Kansas Center for Economic Growth (KCEG) discussed how the current budget issues could affect small business owners. Agents then had the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer. Finally, Jennifer Webb, general counsel for the IIABA wrapped up the day with an update about legislative issues on the national level, as well as a forecast regarding the upcoming presidential election. 2016 Guest Speakers • Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer • Sen. Jeff Longbine, Chair of Insurance Committee • Rep. Scott Schwab, Chair of Insurance Committee • Dan Murray, National Federation of Independent Business • jennifer webb, IIABA General Counsel • Will larson, KAIA Attorney • Duane Gossen, Senior Fellow with KCEG • eric stafford, VP Government Affairs, KS Chamber |MARCH - APRIL 2016| KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER 13