Bill to ease prison chief qualifications clears House vote
Kansas House advanced Gov. Hayden’s bill to remove statutory qualifications for the state prison system chief on a 63-59 vote, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. Debate highlighted crowding and safety concerns, with supporters citing governor flexibility and critics warning of unqualified leadership.
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Kan
Mike Hayden
Kansas
Jim Braden
House
Braden
Hayden
Clyde Graeber
Leavenworth
Graeber
Joe Knopp
Manhattan
Corrections
Richard Mills
John Carlin
Knopp
Secretary of Corrections
Sue Peterson
Panel Tinkers With Cost Factor Of Death Penalty
In Topeka the Senate committee began work on reviving capital punishment with cost reducing tweaks. A three member subcommittee proposed changes including no dual juries, options for death or life with parole after 25 years, and county requests to have the attorney general handle appeals to cut costs.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Kansas
Edward Reilly
R-Leavenworth
Reilly
Robert T. Stephan
Phil Martin
Pittsburg
Senate
Martin
Quires
Attorney General’s Office
Open Meetings Bill Fixes Free Association in Kansas
The Kansas Open Meetings Act could be amended to let public officials travel and socialize without violating the law if meetings are not prearranged for business. The bill adds that free association does not count as a meeting when no official business is discussed, a change seen as contentious by critics.
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Topeka, Kan
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Robert T. Stephan
Senate
Chamber
Reilly
Stephan
Richard Bond
Overland Park
Bond
Lawmaker's Report By Rep. Jack Beauchamp
The past week in the House was calmer with Senate bills heard in committees. A 35-member on-site Wolf Creek tour followed by a Williamsburg visit to Guy and Mae's Tavern is noted. Debates covered SB 27 and SB 28 on personal immunity for charitable directors and volunteers, both favorably recommended. SB 29 would require one-time vehicle registration for city and county owned vehicles, with fees set to cover costs and annual reports due, effective Jan 1. Liquor-by-the-drink dominated discussion with amendments, and the lawmaker supported tightening measures and potential tax increases. Contact details for Rep. Beauchamp are provided.
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Bill Roy Jr
Topeka
Roy
Senate
St. Patrick’s
Wolf Creek
Secretary of Revenue
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