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Minutes for HB2293 - Committee on Judiciary

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Requiring prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness and to forward related information to the Kansas bureau of investigation.

Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Chairperson Patton opened final action on HB2293, Natalie Scott reviewed the bill.

Representative Patton moved to amend HB2293 with the reliability and jury instruction amendment (Attachment 2), seconded by Representative Goddard. Motion carried. Members asking to have their votes recorded: Yes: Carmichael, Highberger.

Representative Patton moved to amend HB2293 with the Kansas County & District Attorneys Association (KCDAA) amendment (Attachment 3). There was no second.

Representative Lewis moved to pass HB2293 as amended, seconded by Representative Carmichael. Motion carried.  Members asking to have their votes recorded: Yes: Carmichael, Highberger.

Remaining bills on the agenda for final action will be worked at tomorrow's meeting. February 21, 2023.

Chairperson Patton adjourned the meeting at 3:50 pm.