Campaign fund bills linked as House considers amendments
Kansas lawmakers weighed a Senate campaign finance bill allowing transfers between campaign funds amid potential amendments. The measure follows a Kansas Supreme Court ruling that such transfers were illegal without authorization. House leaders anticipate adding changes to lobbyist reporting, electronic filing, and insurance contributions, with debates likely to shape the bill’s trajectory.
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Kansas Senate approves life without parole option
The Kansas Senate cleared a bill creating life without parole as an alternative to the death penalty by a 38 to 2 vote and sent it to the House. Supporters say it could cut costs in capital cases. critics worry about elderly inmate care and nursing home needs.
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Legislature activity highlights from Wednesday
The Senate aired a first round approval for a bill easing college costs for some illegal immigrants or their children. The House advanced bioscience research as a major Kansas industry and thousands of high paying jobs. The Senate tentatively okayed raising speed limits to 75 mph on certain interstates. A bill to extend civil action windows for childhood sexual abuse received first round support. House support for an animal identification program and landowner review of city annexation plans also moved forward.
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House backs bill to curb predatory annexations HB 2773
Kansas House gave initial approval to HB 2773 aimed at stopping unilateral annexations. A 69 to 50 vote advances a measure letting landowners seek a 3 member review if 40 percent sign a petition within 30 days of notice. Review panel includes the annexing city mayor, a local landowner, and a state hearing officer with costs borne by the losing side.
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Shawnee
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