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Minutes for HB2070 - Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Short Title
Allowing certain nondrug offenders to participate in a certified drug abuse treatment program.
Minutes Content for Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Chairperson Owens opened the hearing on HB2070. Natalie Scott reviewed the bill. (Attachment 7) Ms. Scott responded to questions from committee members.
Scott Schultz, Executive Director, Kansas Sentencing Commission testified in support of the bill that allows for the expansion of (2003)SB123 substance abuse treatment to offenders convicted of certain nondrug, nonperson crimes. (Attachment 8) Mr. Schultz responded to questions from committee members.
James Houston Bales, Public Defender submitted written only proponent testimony on behalf of the State Board of Indigent Defense Services. (Attachment 9)
There was no neutral nor opponent testimony.
Chairperson Owens closed the hearing on HB2070.
Chairperson Owens accepted additional written only testimony for the following:
- HB2068 opponent testimony from Ed Klumpp, Legislative Liaison for Kansas Sheriffs Association, Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police, Kansas Peace Officers Association (Attachment 10)
- HB2070 proponent testimony from Ed Klumpp, Legislative Liaison for Kansas Sheriffs Association, Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police, Kansas Peace Officers Association (Attachment 11)
Meeting was adjourned at 2:21 PM.
