KS SB459

Expands the Kansas Prisoner Review Board from 3 to 5 members, with appointments divided among the governor (3 members), attorney general (2 members), and requires senate confirmation for all appointees.

Establishes specific qualifications for board members: one must have 5+ years law enforcement experience, one must have 5+ years prosecutor experience, one must have experience serving crime victims, and no more than 3 members may belong to the same political party.

Requires mandatory postponement of public comment sessions for inmates convicted of off-grid or class A felonies if victims or victims' families were not properly notified, with sessions delayed at least 30 days until notification is completed.

Mandates that public comment sessions for off-grid and class A felony cases be held in person unless the victim or victim's family requests otherwise.

Current board member terms expire July 1, 2026, with staggered terms of 1-4 years for new appointees to ensure continuity.