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Minutes for HB2271 - Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Short Title
Clarifying the criminal sentencing statute for a person with intellectual disability who is convicted of capital murder.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 14, 2017
Natalie Scott gave an overview of HB2271.
The Committee had questions and comments.
Kristafer Ailslieger, Deputy Solicitor General, testified in support of HB2271 on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General. Ailslieger stated the bill adds clarifying language to the K.S.A. 21--6622(f) to ensure that the law's original intent and meaning is preserved and that the absurd result noted above does not occur. (Attachment 2)
Written only testimony in support of HB2271 was submitted by Kim Parker on behalf of the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association. (Attachment 3)
The Committee had questions and comments.
Chairperson Jennings called for final questions from the Committee and then closed the hearing.
