Kansas Senate Acts On Banking Law and Prevailing Wages
Kansas Senate advanced a broad package with a branch banking bill allowing unlimited statewide branch purchases and a repeal of the 1891 prevailing wage law. Debate covered cost of capital punishment, a proposed liquor by the drink bill, and a smoking prohibition measure. Supporters argued benefits to rural banking. opponents warned of capital drain and enforcement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kansas
House
Michael Johnston
D-Parsons
Begina
Kansas liquor by the drink bill faces loopholes
ABC chief John Lamb warned the House committee that a proposed liquor by the drink bill could enable caterers to operate with minimal controls. He cited a $1,000 first year license and $250 renewals for small caterers, potential for temporary permits, and loss of revenue from reduced fees. The Senate voted 35 to 4 to approve most provisions, with hearings continuing.
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John Lamb
State Alcoholic Beverage Control
House Federal and State Affairs Committee
Topeka
Kan
House
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
Senate
Lamb
ABC
Robert H. Miller
Wellington
Richard Taylor
Miller
Taylor
Kansans For Life
Kansans Debate Smoking Ban In Public Places
Kansas House committee hears supporters urge a smoke free environment with bans in most public spaces. Opponents warn no clear percentage for free zones may allow only a single table in large venues. The bill includes a $20 penalty and debates exemptions for health care sites and transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
House
Slaughter
Roberta Kunkle
American Lung Association of Kansas
Mitchell
Lawrence
Boeing
Paul Coleman
Kansas Tobacco and Candy Distributors and Vendors
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Federal and State Affairs Committee
Wiliam Avery
Emil Tonkovich
House Public Health and Welfare Committee
Gus Begina
R-Lenexa
Frank Gaines
Augusta
Gaines
Fredonia
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
Washburn University
Dave Pomeroy
Kansans
Pomeroy
Kunkle
Bill Mitchell
The
Tobacco Institute
Jayhawk Credit Service
P.O. Box
Ottawa
University
Passport Travel Presents
Scotland
Sherilyn Mentes
Hickory
Wendy Browning
Lapera, Inc
Coors & Coors
Pence
S. Main
Wal-Mart
New Mexico
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