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House Abolition Bill Achieves New Firsts!
House Bill 2282 was introduced on February 12th. It has 32 sponsors—the most ever for a Kansas abolition bill! There are 15 Republican sponsors and 17 Democratic sponsors. A hearing was held on February 19th in House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee. Twenty people provided written or oral testimony in support of ending the death penalty. Only 3 people testified in favor of keeping it. We will be presenting testimony excerpts over the coming weeks. Another first was achieved when the House committee actually held a vote on the bill on February 22nd – This was the […]
[ Read More... ]Death Penalty Abolition Legislation Introduced!
Bills to replace the Kansas death penalty have been filed in both the House and Senate. SB 21 was introduced on January 17th and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. HB 2282 was introduced on February 12th and referred to House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee. Both bills would end the death penalty for the most serious murders in Kansas occurring on or after July 1, 2019. The new sentence would be life in prison without parole. It would provide for public safety without the extra cost and risks of the death penalty. For more information on the death penalty, […]
[ Read More... ]OUR RECENT POSTS
Botched Execution in Arizona
Traditional and social media around the nation are once again afire with the news of yet another botched execution yesterday of convicted murderer Joseph Rudolph Wood. We extend every sympathy to the victims and families of horrific crimes. We believe that society needs to be … [ Read More... ]
The Death Penalty in Kansas…I've got Issues with that!
Did you happen to miss KTWU's latest "I've Got Issues" program, when the death penalty in Kansas was discussed? Bummed you didn't get to see the interview with Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking?" Disappointed that you missed our very own Mary Sloan and Ron Wurtz talk about … [ Read More... ]
Sign Petition appealing to Pope Francis
The Cherish Life Circle, a Catholic abolitionist circle founded but Sisters of Mercy, have a petition online appealing to Pope Francis to urge the US to end the use of the death penalty. They need about 400 or so more signatures so let's help them … [ Read More... ]
HB 2389 has been Defeated!
Senate Substitute for HB 2389 was defeated late Friday! Our deep concern was that the bill would restrict and shorten the death penalty appeals process, greatly increasing the risk of death for those wrongfully convicted. We appreciate your support of KCADP and strong advocacy … [ Read More... ]
Botched Execution in Oklahoma
Traditional and social media around the nation are exploding with the news of last night’s botched execution of convicted murderer Clayton Lockett. Lockett died after the State of Oklahoma, using a new and untested drug combination, aborted the procedure when it was clear that the … [ Read More... ]