Signed as Law: Asset Forfeiture Reformed by Kansas, but Massive Federal Loophole Remains Mostly Open
TOPEKA, Kan. (April 25, 2024) – On Tuesday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill into law that makes modest reforms to the state’s civil asset forfeiture process, but leaves participation in a federal program that allows state and local police to...
Kansas Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Prohibit State and Local Enforcement of Federal Gun Control; Past, Present and Future
TOPEKA, Kan. (March 11, 2024) – Last week, a Kansas House committee held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit state and local enforcement of most federal gun control on the books. The House Federal and State Affairs Committee introduced House Bill 2803 (HB2803) on...
Kansas Bill Would Prohibit State and Local Enforcement of Federal Gun Control; Past, Present and Future
TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 26, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Kansas House would prohibit state and local enforcement of most federal gun control on the books. The House Federal and State Affairs Committee introduced House Bill 2803 (HB2803) on Feb. 15. Titled the...