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Minutes for HB2448 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Changing penalties for crimes related to motor vehicles.
Minutes Content for Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Jason Thompson gave a brief on HB2448 explaining it changes the penalties for the crime of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and adds a provision regarding evidence in a prosecution for theft of a motor vehicle. (Attachment 1)
Ed Klumpp gave testimony in support of HB2448 explaining that auto theft is on the rise in Kansas and stolen vehicles play a major role in other crimes, from attempt to elude capture to being used as disposable getaway vehicles and methods for hauling stolen property. This bill and its proposed amendments will target auto theft and give law enforcement a tool for convicting these criminals. (Attachment 2)
Written Testimony in support of the bill was provided by:
- Amanda Stanley, Kansas League of Municipalities (Attachment 3)
There was discussion and then the hearing was closed.
