SB 459
Removing the prisoner review board from the supervision of the secretary of corrections, changing the appointing authority and creating qualifications for the members of the board and requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim.
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Removing the prisoner review board from the supervision of the secretary of corrections, changing the appointing authority and creating qualifications for the members of the board and requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim.
As Amended by House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Removing the prisoner review board from the supervision of the secretary of corrections, changing the appointing authority and creating qualifications for the members of the board and requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim.
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}
Changing the membership of the prisoner review board and requiring parole hearings to be postponed if proper notice of the public comment session is not made to the victim.
Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports
Committee Reports 2
Legislative History
Testimony & Minutes
House · Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice 10
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Emily Brandt | Criminal Defense Attorney | SB459 Opponent | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Lindsie Ford, Senior Assistant Public Defender | BIDS Legislative Committee | SB 459 Neutral | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Mark Keating | Private Citizen | SB459 Opp | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Jeff Zmuda, Secretary | KDOC | SB459 Neutral | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Sheriff Jeff Easter | KSA Legislative Chair | Pro SB459 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Steve Kearney Exec. VP | Kansas State Troopers Assoc. | Pro SB459 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Jordan Chessher, President | Project Heaven Child Advocacy | SB459 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Jason Thompson, Revisor of Statutes | State of Kansas | SB 459 Proposed Edits | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Emily Brandt | Criminal Defense Attorney | SB459 Opponent | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | View | Jennifer King | KDOC | SB459 Senate Amendments |
Senate · Committee on Judiciary 9
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Sheriff Jeff Easter | Ks Assoc of Chiefs of Police, KS Sheriffs Assoc, Ks Peacce Offices Assoc | SB459 Pro | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Natalie Scott Revisors Office | State of Kansas | SB459 Bill Brief | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Joe Sciarrotta,Chief Deputy Attorney General | Office of the Kansas Attorney General | SB459 Pro WO | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Steve Kearney on behalf of | Kansas State Trooper Assoc | SB459 Pro | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Jeff Zmuda, Secretary | Kansas Department of Corrections | SB259 Neu WO | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Jeremy Noel, Vice President | Kansas State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police | SB459 Pro WO | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Emily Brandt | Criminal Defense Attorney | SB459 Opp WO | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Lindsie Ford, Sr Assistant Public Defender | BIDS Legislative Committee | SB459 Neu | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | View | Jeremy Noel, Vice President | Ks State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police | SB459 Pro WO |