As Senate Substitute for HB 2389 (previously SB 257) moves to the House, it has been referred to a Conference Committee (three members of the House and three members of the Senate.) The Conference Committee will hold an Informational Hearing on March 5th at 1:30 pm, in Room 152 S. NOW is the time to take action! Please contact each member of the commitee … [Read more...] about ACT NOW – HB2389 Moves to the House
Updates
Calling all Advocates! Senate to vote tomorrow!
We have confirmed that the Senate will vote tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th, on SB257/HB2389! Read the facts about SB257/HB2389 here. Please join us tomorrow at 2:30pm, in the Senate Chambers, and show your opposition to this bill! KCADP staff will hand out stickers so the Senate will be able to see on which side of this issue we … [Read more...] about Calling all Advocates! Senate to vote tomorrow!
Senate to vote on SB 257/HB 2389!
The Kansas Senate will vote on SB 257/HB 2389 very soon! Read the facts about SB257 here. However, due to the inclement weather we have had over the last week, the Kansas Legislature is running a bit behind of schedule. We do know that this vote will take place at 2:30pm, but unfortunately at this point, we are unable to confirm a specific date for this … [Read more...] about Senate to vote on SB 257/HB 2389!
Update on SB 257
The Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday January 27, 2014, to move forward SB 257, which limits the appeals process in death penalty cases. During this process, SB 257 was “grafted” onto an available House bill and it is now referred to as HB 2389. For all of you that attended the hearings and contacted Senate Judiciary Chair Jeff King and … [Read more...] about Update on SB 257
Action Alert: SB 257 Could Threaten Innocent Lives!
Thank you to everyone who came yesterday to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the death penalty and invited others to attend. We had a great turnout from KCADP’s membership! Now we’re turning our attention to another critical hearing this coming week. On Tuesday, January 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider the death penalty again at a hearing … [Read more...] about Action Alert: SB 257 Could Threaten Innocent Lives!