HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A bill going through a house committee is being pushed by Kansas State Fair GM Robin Jennison in hopes that it will provide another avenue to raise funds for various projects.

House Bill 2215 would allow the State Fair Foundation Board to become a nonprofit 501C3 entity.

Jennison explains the reason for the legislation:

 

 

Jennison says the plan is simple in that it will give the fair a chance to be more sustaining:

 

Jennison adds that it also allows the fair to go after private donations and funds to help with needed projects:

 

A hearing on the bill takes place Monday. The hope is to have it on the House floor later this week.