DWI Law Loophole Among Bills in Kansas House
A proposed measure aims to fix a flaw in Kansas DUI law that lets out of state diversion agreements differ from in state ones. The bill would count out of state diversions as prior convictions for Kansas, clarifying eligibility for future diversion while maintaining limits on high BAC cases or crashes. The session also considers a state retirement contribution plan for employees, a pay raise package, stricter open meetings penalties, birth certificate changes by parents, animal cruelty charge processing, alcohol tax deductions limits, court nomination‑commission bans for legislators, and five year school building open requirements after voters overrule board decisions.
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Kansas Bar Attacks Cap on Malpractice Awards
The Kansas Bar Association opposes a proposal to cap malpractice awards at 1 million dollars, arguing caps won’t lower doctor premiums and may harm victims. Hearings also cover a 1 million cap on Health Care Stabilization Fund payouts, stricter doctor discipline, and structured settlements. no action for two weeks.
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Bell Shifts Marketing Of Home Maintenance Plan
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. announced it will switch from negative to positive selection for its home maintenance program after customer pressure. The company asked the Kansas Corporation Commission to modify its order, aiming to sell the service only to customers who request it.
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