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Minutes for HB2177 - Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Short Title
Increasing the criminal penalties for certain violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer when the person has prior convictions of the offense.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 10, 2025
Jason Thompson, Revisor provided overview of the bill. (Attachment 8)
Ed Klumpp, Legislative Liaison, Kansas Sheriffs Association, Kansas Police Officers Association, Kansas Peace Officers Association. Mr.Klumpp supported bill for safety of law enforcement and communities. Tougher criminal laws he believes will help to deter high speeds on highways and communities. Stolen cars are the reason people are fleeing and eluding law enforcement.(Attachment 9)
Erik Smith, Kansas Citizen. Conferee lives and works in a rural county and has seen an increase in people fleeing police in stolen cars. Mr.Smith strongly supported the bill.(Attachment 10)
Emily Brandt, Assistant Appellate Public Defender, Member of BIDS Legislative Committee.Conferee opposed the bill for following reasons. Would put people in prison for longer sentences than people that commit murder, costing the state more tax dollars. Excessive speed is already a felony crime, and district judges would be forced to follow mandatory sentencing guidelines without their current power of discretion. (Attachment 11)
Stood for questions
Hearing on HB2177 was closed.
