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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
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... ]
The Legislative Session isn't over yet – We must stay vigilant!
We are in the final stages of the 2014 Legislative Session and we here at KCADP have spent the bulk of our time fighting against a poorly thought-out bill -- Senate Substitute for House Bill 2389. This bill intended to accelerate the death penalty execution process. Its own process through … [ Read More... ]
KCADP is Springing into Action!
Check out our Spring Newsletter to see what we have been up to! Mary Sloan, Executive Director, will give you an update on this year’s legislative session. Donna Schneweis, Board Chair, reflects on the reality of sending innocent people to prison and death row. We share the stories of a few … [ Read More... ]
Advocate Update for HB 2389
Thank you all so much for your strong advocacy against Senate Substitute for HB 2389! As a result of many calls for the House to have its voice heard on this very important issue, here’s what happened Saturday: A motion by Representative Rubin to adopt the … [ Read More... ]