Senate Okays Parental Consent Bill In Abortion Debate
In Topeka the Senate approved a parental consent requirement for pregnant girls under 16, tying it to a runaway prevention bill. The move sparked sharp exchanges over parental rights versus youth health, with opponents arguing it ignores fathers and real-world scenarios, and supporters calling for tighter control to curb teen pregnancies. Final action on the bill was set for today along with other measures on drug taxes and wildlife protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Kansas
Frank Gaines
Augusta
Gaines
Robert Frey
Frey
Bill Morris
Wichita
Morris
Lie Detector Bill Triggers Senate Debate In Kansas
A Senate committee hears argues for licensing lie detector examiners to curb abuses. Kansas law enforcement backs licensing with strict training, while opponents want to include psychological stress tests as part of the lie detection scope. The panel plans further debate midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Kansas
Steve Starr
The
Kansas Polygraph Association
Larry Griffin
Olathe Police Department
Griffin
Loren Taylor
Kansas City, Kan
Taylor
Nancy Brown
Ben Vidricksen
Still No Answer On Death Penalty
In Topeka the Senate committee failed to act on a proposal to reinstate capital punishment in Kansas as two members were absent. Sen. Arnsmith was snowed in and Sen. Daniels attended her father’s funeral. The bill would allow lethal injection for aggravated murder and related crimes, with various jury and sentencing provisions debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Kansas
Neil Arnsmith
Phillipsburg
Norma Daniels
D-Valley Center
Ed Reilly
R-Leavenworth
Reilly
Mike Hayden
Senate
John Strick
Kansas City
Dick Bond
Overland Park
Bill Morris
Wichita
Strick
Bond
Attorney General's Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gaines’ Amendment
Judiciary Committee
James Francisco
D-Mulvane
Francisco
Audrey Langworthy
Prairie Village
Nancy Parrish
Minnesota
Arizona
Department of Revenue
Sen
Fred Kerr
R-Pratt
Gus Bogina
Renexa
Sedgwick County
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Haysville
Phil Martin
Pittsburg
Tom Kelly
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
KBI
Senate Governmental Organizations Committee
Starr
Roger Keith
American Heart ‘Association
Snapper
Deve
Lennox
Lennox Energy
Elder
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!