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Minutes for SB293 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Transferring duties concerning registration for charitable organizations and the address confidentiality program (safe at home) from the secretary of state to the attorney general.
Minutes Content for Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Natalie Scott provided an overview of SB293. (Attachment 3) Ms. Scott stood for questions.
Derek Schmidt testified in support of the bill. (Attachment 4) A.G. Schmidt explained this bill will transfer certain responsibilities currently in the Office of the Secretary of State to the Office of the Attorney General. He explained that he and the Secretary of State had worked closely together over the last year and identified this as a responsibility better held within the Attorney General's office and becomes more efficient due to similar duties already held by the Attorney General's office. A.G. Schmidt stood for questions.
Katie Koupal testified in support of the bill. (Attachment 5) Ms. Koupal explained the bill, as originally introduced, also proposed to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of State to prosecute election crimes provided in the attachment. However, that provision was eliminated by a voice vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Secretary of State's office is recommending those provisions are put back into SB293. She also explained a chain in fees due to differences in technology. Ms. Koupal stood for questions. She also brought Clay Barker to the podium to answer questions specific to voter fraud questions.
Mark Dugan testified in support of the bill. (Attachment 6) Mr. Dugan stated the bill is a solid piece of legislation that will align the regulation of nonprofits into the Attorney General's office. Their office has the expertise and resources to manage these areas while targeting bad actors. He also suggested and explained an amendment included in his attachment. Mr. Dugan stood for questions.
Chairperson directed the membership to review the neutral testimony in their bill folder.
Neutral Written:
- Lindsie Ford, Staff Attorney, KCSDV (Attachment 7)
Chairperson Patton closed the hearing.
Chairperson Patton closed the hearing.
