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KS SB138

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas law enforcement officers are authorized to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act, expanding investigative authority beyond the attorney general's office
  • Law enforcement must submit investigative reports to the attorney general upon conclusion of any investigation, regardless of whether local action was taken
  • The attorney general retains primary jurisdiction over implementation, administration, and enforcement of the act, including licensing, discipline, subpoena power, and education programs
  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 50-6,109a and takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

House Substitute for SB 138 by Committee on Judiciary - Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.

Last Action

House Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Calendar and Printing

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Printing3/21/2025
Judiciary2/19/2025
Judiciary2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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