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Minutes for HB2666 - Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Short Title
Increasing the criminal penalties for certain violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer when the person has prior convictions of the offense.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 12, 2024
The Chair opened the hearing on HB2666. Natalie Scott provided an overview of the bill. (Attachment 1)
Ed Klumpp testified as a proponent on behalf of the Kansas Sheriffs Association, the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police and the Kansas Peace Officers Association. Mr. Klumpp said these organizations requested this bill to address an issue - vehicle pursuits are dangerous for all involved. He walked through the statute and explained the application of it. (Attachment 2)
There was no neutral or opponent testimony. The Chair closed the hearing on HB2666.
