U.S. Representative Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., plans to testify on behalf of Kansas Rep. Erin Davis’ Kansas ABLE Act at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Rep. Davis’ bill would establish the ABLE accounts authorized in the recently enacted federal law titled the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, known as the ABLE Act.
The ABLE Act amended Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. These accounts would provide families with flexible savings tools to maintain greater financial security and prepare their children for a future of independent living, without placing more burdens on bureaucratic federal programs. The program would be administered by State Treasurer Ron Estes.
Yoder was a vocal supporter and cosponsor of the ABLE Act, largely due to the advocacy of the Mast family of Olathe.
The testimony is at the Children and Seniors Committee hearing at 9 a.m. Jan. 29 in Room 218-N, Kansas State Capitol Building, Topeka, Kan.