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Minutes for HB2531 - Committee on Transportation
Short Title
Designating segments of Kansas and United States highways to members of the Kansas highway patrol killed in the line of duty.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 1, 2018
Chairman Proehl recognized Colonel Mark Bruce. (Attachment 5) According to Colonel Bruce ten members of the Highway Patrol sacrificed their lives serving the citizens of Kansas. He said the ten gentlemen had dedicated their lives to a greater cause than themselves so it was only proper that segments of the highways they were tasked to patrol be memorialized in their honor. He stood for questions.
The next proponent was Steve Kearney. (Attachment 6) He was representing the Kansas State Troopers Association, an organization made up of more than 400 Kansas law enforcement officers. Their membership includes troopers, motor carrier inspectors and capital police officers, both active and retired. He said honoring those who have given their lives in the performance of their duties while protecting and serving the citizens of Kansas is a fitting and laudable action. He stood for questions
There were no other proponents and no opponents. Chairman asked if there were any neutral testimonies.
Joel Skelley said KDOT was providing neutral testimony. (Attachment 7) He said while KDOT finds HB2531 commendable they noted a couple of departures from previous legislation. He said these departures have not been allowed in the past and are not allowed under the provision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises, which governs the placement of signs on state highways in Kansas. He said there was concern that the departure from past practices might be difficult to resolve when future requests for memorial signs are made. He stood for questions.
After all questions had been answered the Chairman closed the hearing on HB2531.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chairman announced that the next meeting will be February 6, 2018.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Committee the meeting was adjourned.
