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Minutes for SB6 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Counting any crime with a domestic violence designation as a prior conviction under domestic battery.
Minutes Content for Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Jason Thompson gave a bill brief for SB6 explaining counts any crime with a domestic violence designation as a prior conviction under domestic battery. This changes current law that requires what prior convictions are to be considered in a domestic battery case. (Attachment 12)
Adam Proffitt submitted the fiscal note for SB6. (Attachment 13)
Scott Schultz submitted the prison bed space assessment for SB6. (Attachment 14)
Proponent, Written
- Ed Klumpp, Kansas Sheriff's Association; Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police; Kansas Peace Officers Association (Attachment 15)
Opponent, Written
- Jennifer Roth, Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Attachment 16)
There was discussion. Jennifer Roth's written testimony, she suggested that this bill might be unconstitutional. The Committee asked the Revisor's Office to investigate the question. Chairperson Warren said we need more review before we pursue this bill. The hearing was closed.
The meeting adjourned at 11:11 AM.
