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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2006
Page
6
In Topeka the Kansas House defeated a compromise bundling tougher penalties for sex offenders with a private prison proposal by a 74 to 49 vote. Senate leaders insist the two issues stay linked, aiming to pass both pieces together or not at all.
In Kansas, a predator bill cleared the House 12 to 30 margins amid debate on restricting sex offenders near schools, while Senate negotiators demanded changes to honor cities with existing restrictions. The measure also calls for yearly distinguishing licenses and monthly birthday reporting for offenders.
In Topeka, the Kansas House rejected compromise legislation on Jessica's Law and private prisons by 74 to 49. Republicans voting yes were Gary Hayzlett Bill Light Ward Loyd. Republicans voting no Melvin Neufeld Larry Powell Kenny Wilk. Democrats mostly supported passage with 41 of 42 voting yes.
Kansas lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Kathleen Sebelius requiring doctors to report detailed information on late term abortions including fetal viability or abnormalities. Supporters say it improves data while opponents call it restricting doctors. The measure passed the House 89 to 34 and the Senate 25 to 15. A separate Wichita grand jury will hear testimony in the death of Christin Gilbert after a late term abortion.
State law limits disclosure from the governor and Kansas Supreme Court as conservatives press for communications linked to school finance. Justice Lawton Nuss met with two senators over funding, while Gov. Kathleen Sebelius cites separation of powers and nonpublic records amid requests and a misconduct probe.
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