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Minutes for HB2121 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Adding definitions related to defendants who abscond from supervision in the criminal procedure code and for parole.
Minutes Content for Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Jason Thompson gave a bill brief of HB2121 as amended by the House stating that it adds a definition related to defendants who abscond from supervision in the criminal procedure code and for parole. (Attachment 9)
Adam Proffitt submitted a fiscal note for HB2121.(Attachment 10)
Scott Schultz submitted the prison bed space impact assessment for HB2121.(Attachment 11)
Proponents, Oral
Scott Schultz spoke in support of HB2121 stating that the primary goal of this bill is to define "absconding" and to distinguish it from "failure to report." (Attachment 12)
Jennifer Kisela spoke in support of HB2121 stating that Kansas does not currently have a statutory definition of when a person on supervision "absconds from supervision." She said this bill will provide clarification and consistency for supervision entities.(Attachment 13)
Patrick Armstrong joined Jennifer Kisela in support of HB2121 and said he was available for questions.
Proponent, Written
- Shelly William, Riley County Community Corrections (Attachment 14)
There was discussion.
There was neither Neutral nor Opponent testimony.
The hearing was closed.
