The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Either independently or with our partners in various and diverse coalitions, we work to protect civil liberties for all Kansans by either placing, supporting, altering, or defeating legislation that would threaten those civil liberties.
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Oct 25, 2017
ACLU Testimony – Ranked Choice Voting
Despite the fact that we support the goals of ranked choice voting, there are more effective ways to encourage citizen participation and strengthen our elections. Therefore, we are neutral on ranked choice...
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May 10, 2017
HB 2409
May 10, 2017
HB 2409
ACLU Open Letter - HB 2409
Position: Oppose
Status: Active
Prohibiting state contracts with companies that are engaged in an anti-Israeli boycott.
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Mar 7, 2017
SB 128
Mar 7, 2017
SB 128
ACLU Testimony - SB 128
Position: No Position
Increasing criminal penalties for hate crimes and establishing reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies.
TESTIMONY OF DR. MICAH W. KUBIC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,...
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Feb 17, 2017
HB 2290
Feb 17, 2017
HB 2290
ACLU Testimony - HB 2290
Position: Support
Changing the age range for unlawful voluntary sexual relations.
TESTIMONY OF DR. MICAH W. KUBIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KANSAS
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Feb 17, 2017
SB 155
Feb 17, 2017
SB 155
ACLU Testimony - SB 155
Position: Support
Enacting the cannabis compassion and care act.
TESTIMONY OF DR. MICAH W. KUBIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KANSAS
IN SUPPORT...
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Feb 14, 2017
SB 158
Feb 14, 2017
SB 158
ACLU Testimony - SB 158
Position: Oppose
Prohibiting adoption of sanctuary policies by cities, counties and state agencies.
TESTIMONY OF RAYMOND RICO BOARD MEMBER, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KANSAS...