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Minutes for HB2755 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Requiring compensated sureties who post bond in municipal court to comply with certain requirements, requiring a minimum bond premium in district court and providing reasons for suspending or terminating authorization of a compensated surety.
Minutes Content for Wed, Feb 14, 2024
Chairperson Humphries opened the hearing on HB2755.
Natalie Scott provided an overview of HB2755. She stood for questions. (Attachment 1)
Proponents
Katie Whisman, Kansas Bail Agents Association, testified for HB2755 by stating the bill strikes a balance between personal liberties and public safety. (Attachment 2)
Shane Rolf, Vice President, Kansas Bail Agents Association, spoke in favor of HB2755 by noting it would increase professionalism in the bail bond industry. He stated HB2755 would serve to protect individual liberties. (Attachment 3)
Captain Travis Rakestraw, Wichita Police Department, spoke in favor of the bill. He stated the bill would improve public safety. (Attachment 4)
Jeff Easter, Kansas Sheriffs Association, spoke in favor of HB2755 by stating it would create much needed checks and balances for the bond industry and improve public safety. (Attachment 5)
The proponents stood for questions.
Proponent Written Only Testimony
Laura Frisbe, Owens Bonding (Attachment 6)
Dennis Berndt, B&K Bonding (Attachment 7)
Ricky Morey and Michael Crow, Morey & Crow Bonding Co. LLC (Attachment 8)
Opponent Written Only Testimony
Judge Keith E. Drill, Municipal Court, City of Mission (Attachment 9)
Chairperson Humphries closed the hearing on HB2755.
