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Minutes for HB2446 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Clarifying when a receipt of property seized by law enforcement should be sent to the court and who seized weapons should be returned to.
Minutes Content for Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Chairperson Patton opened the hearing on HB2446.
Natalie Scott provided an overview of HB2446. Ms.Scott stood for questions. (Attachment 1)
Ed Klump provided testimony in support of HB2446. Mr. Klump stated this bill hopes to resolve several issues with current KSA 22-2512. Changes that are procedural issues but will preserve the most critical provision in the current law. He stood for questions. (Attachment 2)
Sara Washburn provided testimony in support of HB2446. Ms. Washburn explained that is bill will address the rights of citizens rights of citizens and protect the health and safety of employees dealing with the collection and storage of seized property. She stood for questions. (Attachment 3)
John Goodyear provided testimony in support of HB2446. Mr. Goodyear said the bill will solve a problem faced by many law enforcement entities regarding the storage of seized materials. Particularly those of dangerous drugs and stolen weapons. He stood for questions. (Attachment 4)
Written testimony Proponents HB2446:
- Gordon Ramsey, Chief of Police, Wichita Kansas (Attachment 5)
- Executive Officer Kate Wisman, Kansas Bureau of Investigation (Attachment 6)
Written Opponent HB2446:
- Nick Reinecker, Kansas Citizen (Attachment 7)
Chairperson Patton asked the membership to refer to all written testimony provided and he closed the hearing.
