Kansas Register

This page contains only references to law enforcement related notifications published in the Kansas Register, the official state publication of legal notices published Weekly by the Kansas Secretary of State. Publication is normally on Thursday morning. Published notices are official upon publication.
See official webpage here.
2023 Kansas Register Index 
Issue 42 - October 19, 2023
Board of Pharmacy: Temporary Administrative Regulation Article 20.—CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
68-20-33. 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-benzo[f] [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine included in schedule I. 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-benzo[f] [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine (other name: clonazolam), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, shall be classified as a schedule I controlled substance. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-4102; effective, T-68-10-10-23, Oct. 10, 2023.)

Issue 41 - October 12, 2023
Board of Pharmacy; Permanent Administrative Regulations; Article 20.—CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
68-20-23. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-4102; effective, T-68-11-6-08, Nov. 6, 2008; effective March 6, 2009; revoked Oct. 27, 2023.)
68-20-31. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 65-4102; effective, T-68-1-23-15, Jan. 23, 2015; effective June 5, 2015; revoked Oct. 27, 2023.)
68-20-32. 8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine included in schedule I. (a) 8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine (other name: flubromazolam), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, shall be classified as a schedule I controlled substance.(b) This regulation shall expire on July 1, 2024. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-4102; effective, T-68-7-17-23, July 17, 2023; effective Oct. 27, 2023.)

Issue 40 - October 5, 2023
A public hearing will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, in the Headquarters Main Conference Room at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of a proposed rule and regulation of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), on a permanent basis. All interested parties may submit written comments prior to the hearing to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66612, or by email to Bryan.Ross@kbi.ks.gov. 
K.A.R. 10-22-1 – Approved field tests. This regulation lists approved field tests for controlled substances. For admission of field test results at a preliminary examination, law enforcement officers are required to use the field tests specified in this regulation. The proposed amendments to K.A.R. 10-22-1 will add an immunoassay-based field test approved by the Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for detection of fentanyl, specifically DetectaChem Inc.’s MobileDetect™ Fentanyl Test Strip Kit.
Issue 39 - September 28, 2023
A public hearing will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 1020 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas, to review and consider the adoption of a proposed permanent regulation of the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy. K.A.R. 68-20-33. 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-benzo[f] [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine included in schedule I. Pursuant to the Board’s emergency scheduling authority, the proposed permanent regulation would place clonazolam in schedule I of the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act until July 1, 2024, giving the Kansas legislature sufficient time to consider the drug for permanent scheduling. 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Division of Environment, Bureau of Environmental Remediation, will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, in Room 530, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed amended spill reporting regulations K.A.R. 28-48-1 and 28-48-2 and the adoption of proposed new spill reporting regulations K.A.R. 28-48-3 and 28-48-4.

Issue 38 - September 21, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 37 - September 14, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 36 - September 7, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
Issue 35 - August 31, 2023
Executive Order No. 23-05, Establishing an Advisory Panel for Planning, Design, and Construction of a Regional Psychiatric Hospital in South Central Kansas
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Issue 34 - August 24, 2023
A public hearing will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, in the Headquarters Main Conference Room at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), on a permanent basis. The amendments are to KAR 10-21-1; 10-21-3; 10-21-4; 10-21-5; and 10-21-6, all related to the DNA database. See page 1038 at the link above for details. All interested parties may submit written comments prior to the hearing to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66612, or by email to Bryan.Ross@kbi.ks.gov. All interested parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to present their views orally regarding the adoption of the proposed regulations during the public hearing. In order to provide all parties an opportunity to present their views, it may be necessary to request that each participant limit any oral presentation to five minutes.

Issue 33 - August 17, 2023
The Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating oversees the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The JAG program guidelines establish eligibility criteria for all organizations receiving JAG funds. Eligible applicants for JAG funding include units of state and local government; Native American Tribes; and nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations, including underserved and culturally specific populations. Priority will be given to applications clearly supporting the objectives of the current Kansas Statewide Strategic Plan and submitting a complete application. A copy of the Strategic Plan, as well as a copy of the JAG solicitation, may be downloaded at https://grants.ks.gov/grant-programs/edward-j-byrne-memorial-justice-assistance-grant-(jag). The solicitation is also available on the Kansas Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do. All grant applications must be submitted via the Kansas Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. September 14, 2023. To quickly locate the solicitation in the grant portal, use “JAG” for the keyword in your search. For more information, contact the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program at 785-291-3205 or kggp@ks.gov.
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Issue 32 - August 10, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
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Issue 31 - August 3, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
Issue 30 - July 27, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
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Issue 29 - July 20, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
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Issue 28 - July 13, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
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Issue 27 - July 6, 2023
A public hearing will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 1020 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas, to review and consider the adoption of a proposed permanent regulation of the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy. Pursuant to the Board’s emergency scheduling authority, the proposed permanent regulation would place flubromazolam in schedule I of the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act until July 1, 2024
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Issue 26 - June 29, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 25 - June 22, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 24 - June 15, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 23 - June 8, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 22 - June 1, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 21 - May 25, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 20 - May 18, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 19 - May 11, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 18A - May 8, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 18 - May 4, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 17 - April 27, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 16 - April 20, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 15 - April 13, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 14 - April 6, 2023
​Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 13 - March 30, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 12 - March 23, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 11 - March 16, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 10 - March 9, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 9 - March 2, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 8 - February 23, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
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Issue 7 - February 16, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 6 - February 9, 2023
​Governor Appointments
988 Coordinating Council; Andrew Brown, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2024: James Davis, Gardner. Term expires June 30, 2026; Patrick Fucik, Overland Park. Term expires June 30, 2026; Dr. Russell Klumpp, Berryton. Term expires June 30, 2026; Monica Kurz, Shawnee. Term expires June 30, 2024; Kenneth Nelson, Lawrence. Term expires June 30, 2026; Zachariah Odell, Colby. Term expires June 30, 2026; Molly Perkins, Kansas City. Term expires June 30, 2026; Colin Thomasset, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2026; Gene Ward, Liberal. Term expires June 30, 2026; Nicholas Wood, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2026.     

Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training: Jeffrey Herrig, Ozawkie. Term expires June 30, 2026. Succeeds himself; Brandon Presley, Hill City. Term expires June 30, 2026. Succeeds himself; Roger Soldan, Salina. Term expires June 30, 2026. Succeeds himself.     
Issue 5 - February 2, 2023
Permanent Administrative Regulations: Testing of Oral Fluid for Law Enforcement Purposes 

Issue 4 - January 26, 2023
New permanent Motor Carrier Regulations 

Issue 3 - January 19, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 2 - January 12, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest

Issue 1 - January 5, 2023
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest


December 29, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 22, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 15, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 8, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 1, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 24, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 17, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 10, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 3, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 27, 2022 
KBI Proposed Regulations on Oral Fluid Testing Devices
The KBI is in the process of approving a oral fluid testing device for certain drugs, including THC. A public hearing will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the Headquarters Main Conference Room at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka.
See draft proposed regulations at this link.
October 20, 2022 
Nothing of Interest to Law Enforcement
October 13, 2022 
Governor's Appointments:
911 Coordinating Council: Catherine Macfee, Overland Park. Term expires June 30, 2025.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Kansas: Justin Whitten, Topeka.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Advisory Committee: Kent Blodgett, Mayetta.
October 6, 2022 
Governor's Appointments: 911 Coordinating Council, Anthony Foster, Eudora. Term expires June 30, 2025. Succeeds Melanie Mills-Bergers.
September 29, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 22, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 15, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 8, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 1, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 25, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 18, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 11, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 4, 2022 
Attorney General Opinions Published: Opinions 2022-1 through 2022-7
July 28, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 21, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 14, 2022 
Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Notice of Available Grant Funding for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training: Permanent Administrative Regulations
Topics: Continuing education and training; general definitions; Self reporting of criminal offenses; Unprofessional conduct.
July 7, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 30, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 23, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 16, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 9, 2022 
HB2540 published and is now law. Amends Drug schedules. See details here.
June 2, 2022 
CPOST issues Temporary Administrative Regulations on Continuing Education and Training
Simply puts into regulations the training year which we have recognized for years.
You can see all CPOST Administrative Regulations at these links:
Secretary of State  
CPOST Website 
May 26, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 19, 2022 
Board of EMS meetings:  Landon State Office Building Room 509.

​SB421, $1.25B payment to KPERS, published and in effect.
May 12, 2022 
SB366, Amending Offender Registration Laws published and now in effect.
May 5, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 29, 2022 
SB367 (Budget Bill) Published
April 28, 2022 
SB2 was published making several amendments to alcohol laws effective this date. See details at this link.
April 21, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 14, 2022 
Proposed CPOST Administrative Regulations. Public hearing on June 16, 2022, at the CPOST office. See details at this link.
April 7, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 31, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 24, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 17, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 10, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 3, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 24, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 17, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 10, 2022 (Issue 6A)
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 10, 2022 (Issue 6)
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 3, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 27, 2022 
Updated KBI Administrative Regulation on Drug Field Testing Devices. See details at this link.
January 21, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 20, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 13, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 6, 2022 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 30, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 23, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 16, 2021 
The Board of EMS issued new permanent regulations.
December 9, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 2, 2021 
Industrial Hemp: The Dept. of Agriculture issued permanent Administrative Regulations on Industrial Hemp.
November 25, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 23, 2021 
Publication of HB2001 passed in the Special Session. Addresses COVID vaccination mandates.
November 18, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 11, 2021 
KBI issued Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulation Relating to Authorized Drug Field Testing Devices
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) will conduct a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to K.A.R. 10-22-1, on a permanent basis.
November 4, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 28, 2021 
Governor Appointments:
Ottawa County Sheriff: Russell Thornton, Minneapolis. Succeeds Keith Coleman.

911 Coordinating Council 
Ken Nelson, Lawrence. Term expires June 30, 2024. Reappointed.
Brooks Wederski, Colby. Term expires June 30, 2024. Reappointed.
October 21, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 14, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 7, 2021 
Kansas State Fire Marshal Issues New Permanent Administrative Regulations relating to Hemp Processing.
September 30, 2021 
911 Coordinating Council Issued New ​Permanent Administrative Regulations
September 23, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 16, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 9, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 2, 2021 
Department of Agriculture Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations on Hemp
The Kansas Department of Agriculture will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. November 8, 2021, to consider the adoption of proposed hemp regulations.
Temporary Regulations on Hemp were also published.

Board of Emergency Medical Services Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations
A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in Room 560 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed administrative regulations of the Board of Emergency Medical Services on a permanent basis. These include changes to certification processes.

August 26, 2021 
Governor Appointments
911 Coordinating Council
​Scott Hilbrink, Colby. Term expires June 30, 2023. Succeeds Robert McLemore.Robert McDonald, Madison. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
Michael Ruffin, Lawrence. Term expires June 30, 2023. Succeeds John Fox.

Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training
Jody Prothe, Olathe. Term expires July 1, 2022. Succeeds Robert Angell.
August 19, 2021 
Governor Appointments
Finney County Sheriff: Mike Warren, Garden City, KS 67846. Succeeds Kevin Bascue.

911 Coordinating Council
​Jerry Daniels, Humboldt. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
Michael Daniels, Gardner. Term expires June 30, 2024. Reappointed.
Rebecca Snook, Osborne. Term expires June 30, 2024. Succeeds Kathryn Kuenstler.
Ellen Wernicke, Gardner. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
Jonathan York, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.

Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training
Sherri Schuck, Wamego. Term expires July 1, 2022. Succeeds Gaten Wood.
August 12, 2021 
Reappointments to 911 Coordinating Council
     Troy Briggs, Sublette. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
     Jacqueline Brown, Alma. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
     Patrick Fucik, Lenexa. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
     Sherry Massey, Salina. Term expires June 30, 2024. Reappointed.
     Joshua Michaelis, Lyons. Term expires June 30, 2023. Reappointed.
     William Robbins, Wellsville. Term expires June 30, 2024. Reappointed.
     Mark Tucker, Andale. Term expires June 30, 2024. Reappointed.

Appointment to Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Advisory Committee
     Jeffrey Herrig, Ozawkie. Succeeds Kenneth McGovern.
August 5, 2021 
​Kansas Department of Revenue issues Permanent Administrative Regulation on replacement tags for vehicles
See details in Kansas Register at this link.
July 29, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 22, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 15, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 8, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 1, 2021 
The Kansas Governor’s Grants Program has prepared the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program application to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance no later than July 22, 2021. The federal application is currently available for public comment. Comments must be submitted no later than July 12, 2021. The application can be accessed at https://grants.ks.gov/docs/default-source/byrne-jag-solicitation/ffy2021-jag-application-public-comment-draft.pdf. Please submit your comments by email to kggp@ks.gov or call 785-291-3205.
See details in Kansas Register at this link.

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Notice of Available Grant Funding
Priority will be given to applications clearly supporting the objectives of the current Kansas Statewide Strategic Plan and submitting a complete application. A copy of the Strategic Plan, as well as a copy of the JAG solicitation, may be downloaded at https://grants.ks.gov/opportunities/edward-j-byrne-memorial-justice-assistance-grant-(jag). The solicitation is also available on the Kansas Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do. All grant applications must be submitted via the Kansas Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. July 21, 2021. To quickly locate the solicitation in the grant portal, use “JAG” for the keyword in your search. For more information, contact the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program at 785-291-3205 or at kggp@ks.gov.
See details in Kansas Register at this link.

June 24, 2021 
Governor's Executive Order No. 21-23 Rescinding Certain Executive Orders Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic
This order rescinds the following executive orders:
  • Executive Order 21-10 regarding remote notaries and witnesses is hereby rescinded effective July 15, 2021.
  • Executive Order 21-16 regarding provisions related to drivers’ license and identification cards during the state of disaster emergency is hereby rescinded effective June 30, 2021.
See details at this link.
June 17, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 10, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 3, 2021 
The following bills were published and became law:
House Bill 2158, concerning health and welfare; providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable persons; establishing the joint committee on child welfare system oversight; relating to the state child death review board; relating to the confidentiality of records; exceptions thereto; requiring visual observation of a child in investigations of child abuse or neglect; adding an exemption from the child care assistance 20-hour-per-week work requirement; permitting the secretary to provide exemptions from family foster home license requirements; relating to the department of health and environment, division of public health; powers, duties and functions of the advisory committee on trauma and the statewide trauma system regional council; continuing in existence the authority to conduct closed session meetings and keep records privileged.

Kansas State Fire Marshal Issues Temporary Regulations Related to Hemp Processing
Temporary Administrative Regulations
May 27, 2021 
The following bills were published and became law:
House Bill 2077, concerning crime-related task forces, commissions and boards; relating to the Kansas closed case task force; extending the task force and providing for staff assistance; renaming the task force the Alvin Sykes cold case DNA task force; relating to the Kansas criminal justice reform commission; extending the commission and limiting the scope of study; relating to the crime victims compensation board; applications for compensation and mental health counseling; adding certain children to the definition of victim
House Bill 2079, concerning state officers; enacting the Kansas fights addiction act; prescribing powers, duties and functions of the attorney general related thereto; providing for the expenditure of moneys recovered in opioid litigation; transferring a portion of such moneys annually for the operation of the prescription monitoring program; establishing a grant program to address the effects of substance abuse and addiction; Kansas fights addiction grant review board; Kansas fights addiction fund, municipalities fight addiction fund and prescription monitoring program fund.
House Bill 2137, concerning alcoholic beverages.
May 20, 2021 
​Kansas State Board of Emergency Medical Services: Notice of Meetings
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021, in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification, and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found at http://www.ksbems.org.
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Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services: Notice of Hearing on Economic Impact of Proposed Administrative Regulations. Regulations pertain to formation of Crisis Intervention Centers.
May 17, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 13, 2021 
Publication of the following legislative bill:
Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2196, concerning employment security including: Establishing a new crime of unemployment insurance fraud with an enhanced penalty (see section 20); providing for voluntary identity verification by claimants through participating law enforcement agencies (see new section 10).
See the bill at this link.             See the bill explainer at this link.

Proposed Regulations
May 6, 2021 
Publication of the following legislative bill:
Senate Bill 127, concerning drivers’ licenses; relating to online renewals of commercial driver’s licenses and licenses for individuals up to 65 years of age; providing for the renewal of licenses to be delivered electronically; eligibility for restricted driving privileges; renewal of expired licenses and identification cards; permitting the waiver of traffic fines and court costs in certain manifest hardship situations; providing an exclusion from the additional 90-day period for suspended or revoked licenses
April 29, 2021 
Governor Appointments 
Gove County Sheriff Shawn Mesch, Quinter. Succeeds Allan Weber.

Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training: Roger Soldan, Salina. Term expires June 30, 2022. Succeeds Kelly Herzert.

Publication of the following legislative bills:House Bill 2071, concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to crimes against persons; increasing criminal penalties for stalking a minor
House Bill 2244, concerning industrial hemp; relating to the effective disposal thereof by the department of agriculture in coordination with state or local law enforcement; requiring industrial hemp processors to register with the state fire marshal; providing exemptions from regulations; allowing issuance of stop sale, use or removal orders.

April 22, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 15, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 8, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 1, 2021 Supplemental Edition
Executive Order No. 21-09, Extending Professional and Occupational Licenses During State of Disaster Emergency
Executive Order No. 21-10, Temporarily Allowing Notaries and Witnesses to Act Via Audio-Video Communication Technology During State of Disaster Emergency
Executive Order No. 21-11, Temporarily Suspending Certain Rules Related to Sale Alcoholic Beverages
Executive Order No. 21-12, Licensure, Certification, and Registration of Persons and Licensure of “Adult Care Homes” During State of Disaster Emergency
Executive Order No. 21-13, Temporarily Prohibiting Certain Foreclosures and Evictions
Executive Order No. 21-14, Establishing a Face Coverings Protocol
Executive Order No. 21-15, Requiring COVID-19 Testing in Certain Adult Care Homes
Executive Order No. 21-16, Provisions Related to Drivers’ License and Identification Cards During the State of Disaster Emergency
Executive Order No. 21-17, Temporary Relief from Certain Unemployment Insurance Requirements During State of Disaster Emergency
Executive Order No. 21-18, Temporary Provisions for Employer Payment of Income Tax Withholding for Work Performed in Another State
Executive Order No. 21-19, Temporary Relief from Certain Tuberculin Testing Requirements During State of Disaster Emergency
Executive Order No. 21-20, Extending Time for Kansas Rural Water Districts to Hold Annual Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Executive Order No. 21-21, Temporary Authorization for Additional Vaccinators During State of Disaster Emergency
Senate Bill 283, concerning the governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas
April 1, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 31, 2021 
Publication of House Bill 2078, concerning criminal procedure; relating to discharge of persons not brought promptly to trial; suspension of statutory deadlines; providing guidelines for prioritizing trials; requiring the office of judicial administration to prepare and submit a report to the legislature in 2022 and 2023
March 30, 2021
Publication of House Bill 2227, concerning courts; relating to orders issued by the chief justice to secure health and safety during a disaster emergency; suspension of deadlines or time limitations; authorizing suspension during a state of local disaster emergency; suspension of verification requirements under the revised Kansas code for the care of children; use of electronic audio-visual communication to expeditiously resolve pending cases
March 25, 2021 Supplemental Edition
Publication of Senate Bill 40 relating to KEMA Amendments.
March 25, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 18, 2021 
Kansas State Board of Emergency Medical Services: Notice of Meetings

March 11, 2021 
Kansas State Fire Marshal: Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations Regarding Agricultural Hemp
March 4, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 25, 2021 
February 18, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 11, 2021 
Kansas Dept. of Agriculture published new permanent regulations relating to the Industrial Hemp Program. ​(For details see pages 191-192; pages 21-22 of the pdf at this link)
February 4, 2021 
State Fire Marshall published new temporary regulations relating to Hemp Processing. ​(For details see pages 161-167; pages 27-33 of the pdf at this link)
January 28, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 24, 2021 
Special edition publishing passed bill extending current COVID-19 emergency order and amending other related statutes. ​(For details see page 87; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
January 21, 2021 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 14, 2021 
Appointments to the KS-CPOST
  • Timothy Bauer, Louisburg PD. Term expires June 30, 2024.
  • Jeffrey Hooper, Hutchinson PD. Term expires June 30, 2024. Succeeds Thomas Hongslo.
  • Donald Scheibler, Hays PD. Term expires June 30, 2024.
​(For details see page 40; page 16 of the pdf at this link)

The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2021, in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Com-mittee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found at http://www.ksbems.org.
​(For details see page 27; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
January 7, 2021 
The following Governor's Executive Orders issued under the COVID State of Disaster Emergency Declaration were published:
  • Executive Order No. 20-71, temporary relief from certain unemployment insurance requirements during state of disaster emergency
  • Executive Order No. 20-72, extending conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations during state of disaster emergency
​(For details see pages 16-18; pages 16-18 of the pdf at this link)
December 31, 2020  
Governor's Executive Order 20-70 extending expiration of Kansas driver's licenses and ID cards is published. ​(For details see pages 1604-1605; pages 16-17 of the pdf at this link)
December 24, 2020  
Kansas Department of Agriculture published permanent regulations on agricultural hemp. ​(For details see pages 1578-1583; pages 16-21 of the pdf at this link)
December 17, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 10, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 3, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 26, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 20, 2020  
Executive Order No. 20-68, establishing a face coverings protocol was published. ​(For details see pages 1439-1441; pages 3-5 of the pdf at this link)
November 19, 2020  
A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., January 20, 2021, in the 1st floor meeting room 124 of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, Kansas, to consider the adoption of a proposed regulation relating to agricultural hemp. ​(For details see pages 1424-1425; pages 14-15 of the pdf at this link)
November 12, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 5, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 29, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 22, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 15, 2020  
Kansas Governor’s Grants Program Notice of available grant funding: 1) Federal Sexual Assault Services Grant Program; 2) Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant Program; 3) Federal John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program ​(For details see page 1289; page 5 of the pdf at this link)
October 8, 2020  
A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. December 7, 2020, in the 1st floor meeting room 124 of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations relating to regulation of agricultural hemp. ​(For details see pages 1266-1269; pages 18-21 of the pdf at this link)
October 1, 2020
September 24, 2020
September 17, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 10, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 3, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 27, 2020
August 20, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 13, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 6, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 30, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 23, 2020
  • The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020, in Room 582-N of the State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. The Investigation Committee will meet August 5, 2020 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found at http://www.ksbems.org. ​(For details see page 969; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
  • Publication of Executive Orders 20-57 and 20-59. ​(For details see pages 985-987; pages 19-21 of the pdf at this link)
July 16, 2020
NOTE: The links below this no longer work because the Secretary of States Office decided to change their URL for the documents. To find a referenced issue of the Kansas Register go to this link https://sos.ks.gov/publications/pubs_kansas_register.asp and look up the issue by the date.
July 9, 2020  
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 2, 2020 Special Edition
July 2, 2020
  • Notice of Available Grant Funding from the Federal Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Grant Program. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020. (For details see page 878; page 4 of the pdf at this link)
  • Publication of Executive Orders 20-46 and 20-47. ​(For details see pages 886-889; pages 12-15 of the pdf at this link)
  • A public hearing will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020, in Memorial Hall Auditorium, 120 SW 10th Ave., 2nd Floor, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations relating to scrap metal dealer registration and scrap metal database, K.A.R. 16-14-1, 16-14-10, 16-14-11, of the Office of the Attorney General, on a permanent basis. ​(For details see pages 890; page 16 of the pdf at this link)
June 25, 2020
  • Notice of Available Grant Funding for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. July 15, 2020. (For details see page 833; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
  • Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 852; page 22 of the pdf at this link)
    Wilson County Attorney: Larry Markle, Coffeyville. Succeeds Kenley Thompson. Woodson County Sheriff; Douglas Campbell, Yates Center. Succeeds Wayne Faulkner.
    911 Coordinating Council: William Robbins, Wellsville. Term expires June 30, 2021. Succeeds Kerry McCue.
June 18, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 11, 2020
June 9, 2020 Special Edition
  • HB2016 of the Special Session published and becomes law. Makes some temporary and some permanent amendments and creates some new statutes related to the Emergency Management Act and statutes related to the COVID remediation and recovery. Also creates other statutes related to the COVID response. (For details see pages 755-771; pages 3-19 of the pdf at this link)
June 4, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 28, 2020
May 21, 2020 Special Edition
  • Executive Order No. 20-33, extending conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ​(For details see pages 587-588; pages 3-4 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-34, implementing phase 2 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen KANSAS” ​(For details see pages 698-701; pages 4-5 of the pdf at this link)
May 21, 2020
  • KBI will hold a public hearing on proposed regulation for scrap metal reporting on May 26, 2020, at 9:00 AM (For details see pages 689-690; pages 25-26 of the pdf at this link)
May 14, 2020
May 7, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 1, 2020 Special Edition
  • Executive Order No. 20-28, reissuing and extending certain Executive Orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic​(For details see pages 587-588; pages 3-4 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-29, implementing phase one of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen KANSAS” ​(For details see pages 588-591; pages 4-7 of the pdf at this link)
April 30, 2020 
Notice of available grant funding for the Federal Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (For details see page 568; page 10 of the pdf at this link)
Request for comments on the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program (For details see page 568; page 10 of the pdf at this link)
April 24, 2020 Special Edition
  • Executive Order No. 20-26, temporary relief from certain restrictions and requirements governing the provisions of medical services ​(For details see pages 551-553; pages 3-5 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-27, temporarily suspending certain rules relating to sale of alcoholic beverages ​(For details see pages 553-554; pages 5-6 of the pdf at this link)
April 23, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 17, 2020 Special Edition
  • Executive Order No. 20-22, extending conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ​(For details see pages 511-512; pages 3-4 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-23, licensure, certification, and registration for persons and licensure of “adult care homes” during public health emergency ​(For details see pages 512-514; pages 4-6 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-24, extending Executive Order 20-16 to May 3, 2020 ​(For details see pages 514-515; pages 6-7 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-25, temporarily prohibiting mass gatherings of more than 10 people to limit the spread of COVID-19 and rescinding Executive Order 20-18 ​(For details see pages 515-517; pages 7-9 of the pdf at this link)
April 16, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
April 13, 2020 Special Edition
  • The Governor's Executive Orders 20-18 through 20-21 are published placing the orders in full legal effect.
  • Executive Order No. 20-18, temporarily prohibiting mass gatherings of    more than 10 people to limit the spread of COVID-19 and rescinding    Executive Order 20-14  ​(For details see pages 483-484; pages 3-4 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-19, extending professional and occupational    licenses during the COVID-19 pandemic ​(For details see pages 484-486; pages 4-6 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-20, temporarily allowing notaries and witnesses    to act via audio-video communication technology ​(For details see pages 486-487; pages 6-7 of the pdf at this link)
  • Executive Order No. 20-21, suspending the issuance of general nonresident spring 2020 turkey permits ​(For details see pages 487-488; pages 7-8 of the pdf at this link)
April 9, 2020 
  • The Governor's Executive Order 20-17 is published placing the order in full legal effect. ​(For details see pages 471-472; pages 5-6 of the pdf at this link)
  • Governor Appointments. ​(For details see pages 472-473; pages 6-7 of the pdf at this link)
    Montgomery County Sheriff: Ron Wade, Caney. Succeeds Robert Dierks.
    911 Coordinating Council: Brooks Wederski, Colby. Term expires June 30, 2021. Succeeds Michael Albers
    CPOST: Robert Angell, Kansas City. Term expires July 1, 2022. Succeeds Richard Powell.
    Kansas Sentencing Commission: Pat Colloton, Leawood, Succeeds Ron Pauls; Mark Dupree, Kansas City, Succeeds Dan Dunbar; Jessica Glendening, Lawrence, Succeeds Stacy Donovan; Shelly Williams, Manhattan, Term expires June 30, 2021; Reappointed. Jermaine Wilson, Leavenworth, Term expires June 30, 2021.
April 2, 2020 
March 26, 2020 
Governor's Executive Orders 20-08 through 20-15 published. ​(For details see pages 340-351; page 28-40 of the pdf at this link)
The KBI announced a public hearing will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. Tues-day, May 26, 2020, in the Headquarters Main Conference Room at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), on the scrap metal database. ​(For details see pages 334-335; page 22-23 of the pdf at this link)
March 19, 2020  Emergency Edition
Entire contents consists of Governor's Executive Orders and three legislative bills relating to COVIN-19 which are now effective.
March 19, 2020 
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2020, in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held Thursday, April 2, 2020 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found at http://www.ksbems.org. ​(For details see page 277; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
March 12, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
March 5, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 27, 2020
KBI: Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations regarding Scrap Metal Repository 9:00 a.m. Tues-day, April 28, 2020, in the Headquarters Main Confer-ence Room at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka. ​(For details see page 236; page 24 of the pdf at this link) CANCELLED. ​(For details see page 250; page 10 of the pdf at this link)
February 20, 2020
Permanent Rules and Regulations for Victim Information and Notification Everyday Advisory Board . Effective March 6, 2020. ​(For details see page 208; page 34 of the pdf at this link)
February 13, 2020
Appointments by the Governor ​(For details see page 166; page 16 of the pdf at this link)
  • 911 Coordinating Council Jacqueline Brown, Alma. Term expires June 30, 2020. Succeeds Mike Leiker.
    Michael Daniels, Gardner. Term expires June 30, 2021. Succeeds George Walker.
  • Department of Corrections Secretary Jeff Zmuda. Succeeds Joe Norwood.
  • Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Herman Jones. Succeeds Mark Bruce.
February 6, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 30, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 23, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 16, 2020
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2020, in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification, and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held Thursday, February 6, 2020 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found at http://www.ksbems.org. All meetings of the board are open to the public. NOTE: It is the operations committee working on the certification for non-transport first responders issue. ​(For details see page 40; page 4 of the pdf at this link)
January 9, 2020
The Board of Emergency Medical Services has published permanent amended Administrative Regulations relating to authorized functions (primarily updating references to new medication lists) and training requirements for Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians. Effective 1-24-2020. ​(For details see pages 30-33; pages 12-15 of the pdf at this link) You can see a marked up copy of the changes in this BEMS document.
January 2, 2020 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 26, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 19, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 12, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
December 5, 2019
A public hearing will be conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. February 7, 2020, in the Fourth Floor Con-ference Room of the Attorney General’s Office, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations, K.A.R. 16-19-1, K.A.R. 16-19-2, and K.A.R. 16-19-3, of the Office of the Attorney General on a permanent basis.
Copies of the proposed regulations and the Econom-ic Impact Statement for the proposed regulations can be viewed at the following website, www.ag.ks.gov/regulation-hearings.
K.A.R. 16-19-1 provides definitions of terms used in the new Article 19 regulations. No economic impact is anticipated.
K.A.R. 16-19-2 establishes the VINE Advisory Board and provides for the selection of the members of the board by the attorney general. Further, the regulation re-quires the board to meet at the call of the VINE coordina-tor and to maintain minutes of its meetings. No economic impact is anticipated.
K.A.R. 16-19-3 requires the VINE Advisory Board to ad-vise and make recommendations to the attorney general for the implementation and operation of the VINE pro-gram. The board and members of established subcom-mittees or working groups would be required to com-ply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act and the Kansas Open Records Act. Further, the board may be assigned legal counsel or other support staff as determined by the attorney general. No economic impact is anticipated.
 ​(For details see page 1405; page 9 of the pdf at this link)
November 28, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 21, 2019
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2019, in the Landon State Office Building, Room 509, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee and the Executive Committee will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found at http://www.ksbems.org. All meetings of the board are open to the public. For more information, contact Joseph House, Landon State Office Building, Room 1031, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS, 66612-1228 or 785-296-7296.Joseph House Executive Director ​(For details see page 1345; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
November 14, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
November 7, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 31, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 24, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 17, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 10, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
October 3, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 26, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 19, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
September 12, 2019
Appointments by the Governor ​(For details see pages 1109-1111; pages 13-15 of the pdf at this link)
  • 911 Coordinating Council
    Terry Clark, Mayetta, KS 66509. Term ex-pires June 30, 2022
    .    Jerry Harrison, Independence, KS 67301. Term expires June 30, 2022.
    Joshua Michaels, Lyons, KS 67554. Term expires June 30, 2022.
    Elizabeth Phillips, Lawrence, KS 66045. Term expires June 30, 2022.
    Ellen Marie Wernicke, Gardner, KS 66030. Term expires June 30, 2022.
    Jonathan York, Topeka, KS 66611. Term expires June 30, 2022.
  • Peace Officers Standards and Training, Kansas Commission on
    Kelly Herzet,     El Dorado, KS 67402. Term expires January 15, 2023. Succeeds Herman Jones.
    Thomas Hongslo,     Lenexa, KS 66227. Term expires July 1, 2020. Succeeds Bradley Schoen.
    Donald Scheibler,     Hays, KS 67601. Term expires July 1, 2020. Succeeds Dennis Butler.
September 5, 2019
The KBI has published a revised permanent administrative regulation on approved narcotics field testing devices. It becomes effective on September 20, 2019.
10-22-1. Approved field tests.
(a) Law enforcement officers shall use only the field tests specified in this reg-ulation on suspected controlled substances for admission of the field test results at any preliminary examination pursuant to K.S.A. 22-2902, and amendments thereto.
(b) The following reagents shall be the only reagents approved by the director of the Kansas bureau of investi-gation (KBI) for reagent-based field tests:(1) Chen’s reagent;(2) cobalt thiocyanate reagent;(3) Dille-Koppanyi reagent;(4) Duquenois-Levine reagent;(5) Ehrlich’s reagent;(6) fast blue B or BB reagent or the salts of either reagent;(7) Fröhdes reagent;(8) Mandelin reagent;(9) Marquis reagent;(10) Mecke’s reagent;(11) nitric acid reagent;(12) Sanchez reagent;(13) Scott reagent;(14) sodium nitroprusside reagent, which is also known as nitrosylpentacyanoferrate, nitroprussidnatrium, sodi-um nitroprussate, sodium nitrosylpentacyanoferrate, or disodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate. This reagent may be used only in conjunction with the Marquis reagent; and(15) Zwikker reagent.
(c) The following instruments shall be the only instru-ments approved by the director of the KBI for instrument-based field tests:(1) B&W Tek TacticID®-N handheld Raman analyzer, without utilizing the “mixture ID” software feature; and(2) Thermo Scientific TruNarc™ handheld narcotics analyzer.
 ​(For details see page 1089; page 13 of the pdf at this link)
August 29, 2019
Grant funds are available from the Federal Victim Assistance of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program for the funding period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, to eligible applicants. For the purpose of these grant program guidelines, direct services are defined as those efforts that (1) respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; (2) assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization; (3) assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and (4) provide victims of crime with a measure of safety such as boarding up broken windows and replacing or repairing locks.  A crime victim is a person who has suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m., September 24, 2019. To quickly locate this specific grant opportunity in the Grant Portal, use “CRIME VICTIM” for the keywords in your search or access the 2020 VOCA Solicitation at www.grants.ks.gov/opportunities/federal-victims-ofcrime-act-victim-assistance-grant-(voca). Please contact the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program at 785-291-3205 with questions. ​(For details see page 1058; page 6 of the pdf at this link)
August 22, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 15, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
August 8, 2019
Notice of Available Grant Funding for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
The Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC) and the JAG program guidelines establish eligibility criteria for
all organizations receiving JAG funds. Eligible applicants for JAG funding include units of state and local government, Native American Tribes, and nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations, including un-derserved and culturally specific populations. Priority will be given to applications clearly support-ing the objectives of the current Kansas Statewide Strate-gic Plan and submitting a complete application. A copy of the Strategic Plan, as well as a copy of the JAG solici-tation, may be downloaded at http://www.grants.ks.gov/opportunities/edward-j-byrne-memorial-justice-assis-tance-grant-(jag). The solicitation is also available on the Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. September 9, 2019. To quickly locate the solicitation in the grant portal, use ‘‘JAG’’ for the keyword in your search. For more infor-mation, contact the Governor’s Grants Program at 785-291-3205. ​(For details see page 1001; page 7 of the pdf at this link)
August 1, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 25, 2019
The Ks Dept. of Revenue has published notice of public hearing on September 27 on a proposed change in regulations for ignition interlock devices. ​(For details see page 963-964; pages 11-12 of the pdf at this link)
July 18, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
July 11, 2019
Appointments by the Governor ​(For details see page 873-874; pages 11-12 of the pdf at this link)
  • District Magistrate Judge 22nd Judicial District: Laura Johson-McNish, Marysville
  • Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Clay Britton, Governor's Office.
KCC has published the permanent regulations for Motor Carriers. ​(For details see page 875-898; pages 13-36 of the pdf at this link)
July 4, 2019
The Attorney General has published the permanent regulations for Elder and Dependent adult Abuse Prevention Council. This includes an appointment of a single certified officer appointed by the AG in consultation with the KACP, KSA, and KPOA. ​(For details see page 856-857; pages 14-15 of the pdf at this link)
June 27, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
June 20, 2019
Appointments by the Governor ​(For details see page 815-817; pages 9-11 of the pdf at this link)
  • Kansas State Representative, 58th District: Freda Warfield, Topeka.
  • Kansas Court of Appeals: Sarah Warner, Lenexa, KS 66215. Succeeds Patrick McAnany.
  • District Judge, 18th Judicial District: Sean M.A. Hatfield, Wichita.
  • District Judge, 29th Judicial District: Jane Wilson, Kansas City.
  • District Magistrate Judge, 27th Judicial District: Daniel Gilligan, Hutchinson.
  • Crawford County Sheriff: Daniel Smith, Pittsburg. Term expires January 11, 2021. Succeeds Charles Peak.
  • Geary County Sheriff: Daniel Jackson, Junction City. Term expires January 11, 2021. Succeeds Tony Wolf.
  • Shawnee County Sheriff: Brian Hill, Rossville.
  • CPOST: Gaten Wood, Sharon, KS. Term expires July 1, 2022. Succeeds Amy Mellor, resigned. (Prosecutor Position)
June 13, 2019
The KBI has published notice of public hearing on August 14 on a proposed change in regulations for authorized field testing devices for controlled substances. ​(For details see page 800-801; pages 22-23 of the pdf at this link)
June 6, 2019
The KBI has published permanent regulations for the Kansas Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Repository. ​(For details see page 773-774; pages 25-26 of the pdf at this link)
June 4, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 30, 2019
House Bill 2090 published making it immediately effective. This bill contains several topics of interest to law enforcement. ​(For details see page 616-622; pages 20-26 of the pdf at this link)
May 23, 2019
Senate Bill 18 published making it immediately effective. This bill contains several topics of interest to law enforcement. ​(For details see page 563-577; pages 13-27 of the pdf at this link)
May 16, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 9, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
May 2, 2019
House Bill 2103, amending the Code for Care of Children, is published making it immediately effective.
Senate Bill 70, amending the alcohol laws, is published making it immediately effective.
April 25, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 18, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 11, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 4, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 28, 2019
KBI has published a notice of public hearing on Tuesday, May 28 at 9:00 AM at the KBI HQ for the administrative regulations on the Civil Asset Forfeiture Central Respository. ​(For details see page 320; page 16 of the pdf at this link)
March 21, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 14, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 7, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 28, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 21, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
February 14, 2019
Department of Agriculture has published the permanent regulations for Industrial Hemp (this is for the research program passed last year). ​(For details see page 153-155; pages 15-17 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS has published the permanent regulations for Continuing Education, Examinations and Course Approvals. ​(For details see page 153-154; pages 15-16 of the pdf at this link)
February 7, 2019
Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Permanent Regulations published by the Department of Children and Families. ​(For details see pages 128-129; pages 12-13 of the pdf at this link) Proposed regulations are published at this link.
January 31, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 24, 2019
Department of Agriculture has published the permanent regulations for Industrial Hemp (this is for the research program passed last year). ​(For details see page 57-70; pages 15-28 of the pdf at this link)
January 17, 2019
Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 36-37; pages 10-11 of the pdf at this link)
  • District Court Judge, 8th Judicial District: Courtney D. Boehm, Hillsboro
  • District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District: Sean M.A. Hatfield, Wichita
  • District Magistrate Judge, 27th Judicial District: Daniel D. Gilligan, Hutchinson
  • Meade County Attorney: Clay Kuhns, Meade. Succeeds Laura Lewis who resigned.
  • CPOST: Gaten Wood, Sharon. Succeeds Amy Mellor who resigned. (Prosecutors position) Term expires July 1, 2022.
January 10, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 3, 2019
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
December 27, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
December 20, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
December 13, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
December 6, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
November 29, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
November 22, 2018
Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 1127-1128; pages 11-12 of the pdf at this link)
  • Atchison County Attorney Sherri Becker, Atchison. Succeeds Gerald Kuckelman, resigned.
  • Coffey County Attorney Wade Bowie. Succeeds Christopher Phelan, resigned.
  • Franklin County Attorney Brandon Jones, Ottawa. Succeeds Stephen Hunting, resigned.
  • Ness County Sheriff Brandon Mitchell, Ransom. Succeeds Bryan Whipple, resigned.
  • Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee Greg Smith, Overland Park. Term expires August 31, 2020. Reappointed.

Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Temporary Regulations published by the Department of Children and Families. ​(For details see pages 1132-1133; pages 16-17 of the pdf at this link) Proposed regulations are published at this link.
November 15, 2018
Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Regulations hearing notice set by the Department of Children and Families for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2019, room 1034 of the Kansas Department of Children and Families, 555 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka. ​(For details see pages 1106-1107; pages 14-15 of the pdf at this link) Proposed regulations are published at this link.
November 8, 2018
Industrial Hemp Regulations hearing notice set by the Department of Agriculture for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the 1st floor meeting room 124 of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan. ​(For details see pages 1076-1080; pages 11-16 of the pdf at this link) A summary of the proposed regulations are published at this link. The draft regulations are available at this link.
November 1, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
October 25, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
October 18, 2018
Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 1016; page 14 of the pdf at this link)
911 Coordinating Council
  • Jerry Harrison, Independence. (KACP representative) Term expires October 18, 2021. Replaces Dick Heitschmidt.
District Judge, 1st Judicial District
  • Gerald R. Kuckelman, Atchison.
October 11, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
October 4, 2018
Grant funds are available from the Federal S.T.O.P. (Services*Training*Officers*Prosecutors) Violence Against  Women Grant Program for calendar year 2019 to award approximately $2 million to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crime against women, and promote a coordinated community response to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/ rape, and stalking.  Applicants can access a copy of the Implementation Plan at http:// www.grants.ks.gov/docs/default-source/Grant-Reports/ final-ffy-2017-2020-stop-vawa-implementation-plan.pdf. The application is available on the Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do or download a copy of the application at http://www. grants.ks.gov/opportunities/federal-s-t-o-p-violenceagainst-women-grant-(s-t-o-p-vawa).  All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. November 8, 2018. ​(For details see pages 954-955; pages 10-11 of the pdf at this link) ​
September 27, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
September 20, 2018
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. ​(For details see page 910; page 4 of the pdf at this link) ​
September 13, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
September 6, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
August 30, 2018
Byrne Grant applications accepted until October 2, 2018. ​(For details see page 859; page 7 of the pdf at this link) ​
August 23, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
August 16, 2018
Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 832; page 8 of the pdf at this link)
911 Coordinating Council
  • Patrick Fucik, Lenexa, KS. Term expires June 30, 2020. Succeeds Russell Griffin.
    Mark Tucker, Wichita, KS. Term expires June 30, 2020. Succeeds Larry Dexter.
Interoperability Advisory Committee
  • Mark Dodd, Topeka. Term expires July 31, 2021. 
August 9, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
August 2, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
July 26, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
July 19, 2018
Board of EMS meeting Thur August 2 at 1 PM and Friday August 3 9 AM Room 509 Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. ​(For details see page 751; page 3 of the pdf at this link) ​
July 12, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
July 5, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
June 28, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
June 21, 2018
Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 693; page 19 of the pdf at this link)
911 Coordinating Council
  • Robert Cooper, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2021. Reappointed.
  • James Heitschmidt, Hutchinson.
  • Robert McDonald, Madison. Term expires June 30, 2020. Succeeds James Todd, Jr.
  • Robert McLemore, Colby. Term expires June 30, 2021. Reappointed.
  • Sara Spinks, Auburn. Term expires June 30, 2019. Succeeds Jay Coverdale, resigned.
  • Jonathan York, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2019. Succeeds Col. Christopher Stratmann, resigned.
Emergency Medical Services Board
  • Deborah Kaufman, Hoxie. Term expires May 31, 2022. Reappointed.
  • John Ralston, Liberal. Term expires May 31, 2022. Reappointed.
  • Jeri Smith, Arkansas City. Term expires May 31, 2022. Reappointed.
Sentencing Commission, Kansas
  • Lee Fowler, Emporia
June 14, 2018
Governor issues Executive Order 18-14 Creating the Alzheimer's Disease Plan Working Group. One of the topics for the Working Group is "Capacity of public safety and law enforcement to respond to persons with Alzheimer’s" and one person representing law enforcement will be appointed to the Working Group.  ​(For details see page 658; page 16 of the pdf at this link)
June 7, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 31, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 24, 2018
New state laws effective today. ​(For details see page 506; page 2 of the pdf at this link)
House Bill 2470, concerning alcoholic beverages; defining alcoholic candy; confectionary products containing alcohol and adulterated food products; expanding hours of sales; authorizing sale of refillable and sealable containers by microbreweries
Senate Bill 282, concerning the uniform controlled substances act; relating to substances included in schedules I, II and III, and CBD Products.
May 23, 2018
The ABC issued permanent Administrative Regulations related to Retail Liquor Operations and Cereal Malt Beverages. ​(For details see pages 184-191; pages 2-9 of the pdf at this link)
May 17, 2018
The Board of EMS will meet on June 1, 9AM at Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. ​(For details see page 458; page 4 of the pdf at this link)

Governor issues Executive Order 18-13 relating to Transparency Regarding Licensing
and Certification Requirements. ​(For details see page 465; page 11 of the pdf at this link)
May 10, 2018
The 911 Coordinating Committee will meet on June 8, 11AM-1PM by Web Conference. ​(For details see page 431; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Governor issues Executive Order 18-12 relating to criminal history and state employment practices. ​(For details see page 437; page 9 of the pdf at this link)
May 3, 2018
Governor Appointments. ​(For details see page 414; page 20 of the pdf at this link)
District Judge, 3rd Judicial District, Thomas G. Luedke, Berryton.
District Judge, 4th Judicial District, Taylor J. Wine, Lyndon.
District Judge, 11th Judicial District, Mary Jennifer Brunetti, Frontenac.
Kansas State Representative, 26th District, Frank Timboli, Olathe. Succeeds Larry Campbell, resigned.
April 26, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 19, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 12, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 5, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 29, 2018
The Board of EMS will meet on Apr 6 at 9AM in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. ​(For details see page 266; page 2 of the pdf at this link)
March 22, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 15, 2018
The 911 Coordinating Committee will meet on April 16, 10AM-Noon at the APCO Conference, Kansas Star Casino Conference Center, Mulvane. ​(For details see page 207; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
March 8, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 1, 2018
The Dept. of Health and Environment issued Administrative Regulations on Background checks related to Day Care Operations. ​(For details see pages 178-179; pages 12-13 of the pdf at this link)

The ABC will hold a hearing on proposed Administrative Regulations on Background checks related to Cereal Malt Beverages on May 11 at 1 PM at the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Conference Room, Mills Building 5th Floor, 109 SW 9th St., Topeka. ​(For details see pages 179-181; pages 13-15 of the pdf at this link)
February 22, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 15, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 8, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 1, 2018
The Governor has issued an Executive Order 18-02 authorizing a $5,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of the person responsible for a homicide in Montgomery County. ​(For details see page 79; page 11 of the pdf at this link)
January 25, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 18, 2018
The 911 Coordinating Committee will meet on January 26 by web conference from 11 AM to 1 PM. They will also meet on April 16, 10AM-Noon at the APCO Conference; June 8 by Web Conference; August 10 10AM-Noon at the KS Capitol; Oct 8 10AM-Noon at the APCO Conference; and Dec 14 11AM-1PM by web conference. ​(For details see page 35; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

The Board of EMS will meet on Feb 2 at 9AM in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. ​(For details see page 35; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
January 11, 2018
The Governor has issued an Executive Order 18-01 for Regional Emergencies Conditional and Temporary Relief from Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations for the delivery of propane, effective 1/3/18.through 1/28/18. ​(For details see page 18; page 8 of the pdf at this link)
January 4, 2018
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
December 28, 2017
The Department of Health and Environment has issued new temporary regulations covering certification of EBAT Breath Testing Devices used by law enforcement effective 12/18/17. ​(For details see page 1435; page 14 of the pdf at this link)
December 21, 2017
Executive Appointments by the Governor:
  • District Judge, 18th Judicial District Richard A. Macias, Wichita. Succeeds Timothy G. Lahey, retired.
  • District Judge, 20th Judicial District Scott E. McPherson, Sterling. Succeeds Ron Svaty, resigned.
  • Republic County Attorney Justin L. Ferrell, Concordia. Succeeds Marlea James, resigned.
  • 911 Coordinating Council Rick Billinger, Goodland.
  • Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and  Delinquency Prevention, Bruce Johnson, Concordia. Term expires June 30, 2018. Succeeds Don Evans, resigned.
(For details see page 1381; page 11 of the pdf at this link)
December 14, 2017
The Board of EMS has issued new permanent regulations covering definitions, training requirements, and other certification requirements. The effective date is Dec. 29, 2017. ​(For details see pages 1356-1366; pages 12-22 of the pdf at this link)
December 7, 2017
The Child Welfare System Task Force will meet at the Capitol in Room 112-N on Dec. 12 at 9:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1317; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
November 30, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
November 23, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
November 16, 2017
The Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Beneftis will meet at the Capitol in Room 548-S on Nov. 27 at 10:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1262; page 2 of the pdf at this link) 

The Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight will meet from 9:00 AM on Tue and Wed, November 28-29, 2017, in room 346-S of the Capitol. ​(For details see page 1263; page 3 of the pdf at this link) 
NOTE: This meeting agenda is not available yet, but topics are to include discussion of an Opioid Crisis Response Plan for Medicaid recipients and updates on the State Hospitals.

The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the same location.  (For details see page 1263; page 3 of the pdf at this link) 
NOTE: See agenda at this link, which includes a list of numerous proposed regulation revisions.

Grant funds are available from the Federal S.T.O.P. Services*Training*Officers*Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Grant Program for calendar year 2018 to award approximately $2 million to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women; develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crime against women; and promote a coordinated community response to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/rape, and stalking. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. December 21, 2017.  To quickly locate the grant in the Grant Portal, use “WOMEN” for the keyword in your search.  (For details see page 1264; page 4 of the pdf at this link)
November 9, 2017
The Child Welfare System Task Force will meet at the Capitol in Room 112-N on Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1244; page 2 of the pdf at this link)
November 2, 2017
The Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice will meet at 9 AM on Wed and Thu, Nov. 1 and 2, at the Capitol in Room 346-S.​ (For details see pages 1216-1217; pages 2-3 of the pdf at this link)

The Child Welfare System Task Force will meet at the Capitol in Room 112-N on Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1217; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Executive Appointments by the Governor:
  • District Judge, 3rd Judicial District Jason E. Geier, Topeka.
  • District Judge, 11th Judicial District Fred W. Johnson, Oswego.
  • 911 Coordinating Council, Kansas Melanie Mills-Bergers, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2020. Succeeds Lance Royer.
  • Civil Service Board, State Allen Schmidt, 1464B Hopewell Road, Hays, KS 67601. Term expires March 15, 2021. Reappointed.
  • Governor’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board
    Martha Baumgardner, Louisburg.
    Audrey Cress, Lawrence.
    Diana Schunn, Whitewater.
    Kelly Shand-Adams, Goddard.
    Barry Wilkerson, Manhattan.
    Kelly Young, Olathe.
  • Human Rights Commission
    David Brant, Wichita. Term expires January 15, 2021. Reappointed.
    Michael Kane, Kansas City. Term expires January 15, 2021. Reappointed.
    Jonathon Westbrook, Kansas City. Term expires Jan 15, 2019. Succeeds Terry Crowder.
October 26, 2017
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, via web conference at https://join.startmeeting.com/fullcouncil. For more information, please contact Gayle Schwarzrock by phone at 844-271-5301 or via email at K911@ np-solutions.org. ​(For details see page 1189; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
October 19, 2017
The Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice will meet at 9 AM on Wed and Thu, Nov. 1 and 2, at the Capitol in Room 346-S.​ ​(For details see page 1165; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
October 12, 2017
The Child Welfare System Task Force will meet at the Capitol in Room 112-N on Oct. 10 at 9:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1136; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
October 5, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
September 28, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
September 21, 2017
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 at the board room of the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, 800 SW Jackson, Lower Level–Suite A, Topeka, Kansas. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Medical Advisory Council, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee, and the Executive Committee will be held Thursday, October 5, 2017 starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Kansas.  (For details see page 1076; page 6 of the pdf at this link)
September 14, 2017
The Child Welfare System Task Force will meet at the Capitol in Room 112-N on Sept. 19 at 9:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1044; page 2 of the pdf at this link)
September 7, 2017
The Child Welfare System Task Force will meet at the Capitol in Room 112-N on Sept. 19 at 9:00 AM. ​(For details see page 1026; page 2 of the pdf at this link) 

The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2017, at the Meridian Center, 1420 E. Broadway Ct., Newton, Kansas. ​(For details see page 1029; page 5 of the pdf at this link) 

The Governor issued Executive Order 17-3 Executive Order 17-03 for Regional Emergencies Conditional and Temporary Relief from  Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations Hauling Materials in Relief of Hurricane Damage in Texas.  ​(For details see pages 1027-1028; pages 3-4 of the pdf at this link) 

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has announced the guidelines for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). A copy of the Strategic Plan, as well as a copy of the JAG solicitation, may be downloaded at http://www.grants.ks.gov/opportunities/edward-j-byrne-memorial- justice-assistance-grant-(jag). The solicitation is also available on the Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. October 2, 2017​. (For details see page 1029; page 5 of the pdf at this link) 
August 31, 2017
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of EMS at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9th, 2017 in Room 1031 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612 to consider the revision and revocation of existing EMS administrative regulations. ​(For details see pages 1011-1015; pages 15-19 of the pdf at this link) 

Permanent Board of Pharmacy Regulation 68-7-23 on Dispensing and Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonist without a prescription becomes effective on September 15. ​(For details see pages 1017-1018; pages 21-22 of the pdf at this link) 
August 24, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
August 17, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
August 10, 2017
The Kansas Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision Committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. Friday September 8th, 2017, at the Kansas Department of Corrections main conference room, 714 SW Jackson, 3rd Floor, Topeka, KS 66612. This is a public meeting. ​(For details see page 927; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
August 3, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
July 27, 2017
The August 11th 911 Coordinating Council meeting has been moved to August 18th, 10:00 to Noon, Room 546-S of the State Capitol. (For details see page 895; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

The Attorney General’s Office will conduct a public hearing from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017, in Memorial Hall auditorium, 120 SW Tenth Ave., Topeka, KS, 66612, to consider revoking K.A.R. 1614-1 through K.A.R. 16-14-11. These are the scrap metal dealer regulations which are no longer needed due to passage of SB149. (For details see page 905; page 13 of the pdf at this link)
July 20, 2017
Executive Appointments:
   911 Coordinating Council:
  • Michael Albers, Colby. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Troy Briggs, Sublette. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Jay Coverdale, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2019.
  • David Cowan, Independence. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Jerry Daniels, Humboldt. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Larry Dexter, Wichita. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • John Fox, Prairie Village. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Adam Geffert, Prairie Village. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Kathryn Kuenstler, Garden City. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Kerry McCue, Hays. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Joshua Michaelis, Lyons. Term expires June 30, 2019.
  • Ken Nelson, Lawrence. Term expires June 30, 2020.
  • Ellen Wernicke, Gardner. Term expires June 30, 2019.
    Board of Emergency Medical Services:
  • Dennis Shelby, Neodesha. Term expires May 15, 2021. Succeeds Dennis Franks.
    Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: 
  • Susan Humphries, Wichita. Term expires June 30, 2020. Succeeds Jaime Rogers.
(For details see page 878-879; page 14-15 of the pdf at this link)
July 13, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
July 6, 2017
Grant funds are available from the Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program. The purpose is to fund public agencies, nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations that provide direct assistance to crime victims. For the purpose of these grant program guidelines, direct services are defined as those efforts that (1) respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims; (2) assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization; (3) assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and (4) provide victims of crime with a measure of safety such as boarding up broken windows and replacing or repairing locks.  A crime victim is a person who has suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) August 10, 2017. (For details see page 835; page 3 of the pdf at this link) 

Governor's Executive Directive No. 17-479 Authorizing Expenditure of Federal Funds by KDADS for Opioid Abuse Treatment & Prevention. (For details see page 838; page 6 of the pdf at this link)

Amusement Ride Regulations
  • The public hearing on Kansas Department of Labor proposed administrative regulations on amusement rides scheduled for August 15, 2017, has been cancelled. A new hearing has been scheduled for September 7, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. (For details see page 841; page 9 of the pdf at this link)
  • The Kansas Department of Labor has enacted temporary administrative regulations on amusement rides which are effective on July 1, 2017. (For details see pages 842-843; pages 10-11 of the pdf at this link)
June 29, 2017
The Board of Pharmacy published new temporary regulations on authorizing dispensing and administration of opioid antidotes (naloxone) in cases of opioid overdoses. (For details see page 822-823; page 20-21 of the pdf at this link)
July 22, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
June 15, 2017
A public hearing will be conducted on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board of Regents Board Room at 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas to review and consider the adoption of a proposed permanent regulation on the Naloxone Opioid Antidote permanent regulations. (For details see page 590; page 10 of the pdf at this link)
July 8, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
July 1, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 25, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 18, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 12, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 11, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
May 4, 2017
Executive Appointments:
  • Stanton County Sheriff Jason Stewart succeeds Cody Morris, resigned.
  • Sentencing Commission Dan Dunbar. Term expires June 30, 2019. Succeeds Kevin Berens.
(For details see page 397; page 13 of the pdf at this link)
April 27, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 20, 2017
Board of EMS permanent regulations effective May 5, 2017, on authorized activities of EMTs and EMRs. (For details see pages 330-331; pages 26-27 of the pdf at this link)
April 13, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
April 6, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 30, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 23, 2017
Executive Appointments:
  • District Magistrate Judge, 10th Judicial District Judge Robert Scott, Johnson County District Court.
  • 911 Coordinating Council, Kansas Jerry Daniels. Term expires June 30, 2017. Succeeds Robert Boyd, Jr.
  • Emergency Medical Services, Board of Robert Saueressig. Term expires May 31, 2020. Succeeds Keith Olsen.
  • Emergency Planning and Response Commission R. Arlene Doll. Term expires November 30, 2019. Succeeds Ashley Goss.
  • CPOST Brandon Presley. Term expires July 1, 2018. Succeeds James Jarboe, Jr.
(For details see pages 239-240; pages 7-8 of the pdf at this link)

Executive Order 17-01 for Regional Emergencies Conditional and Temporary Relief from Motor  Carrier Rules and Regulations waiving certain commercial vehicle regulations for the Fire Emergency. (For details see page 240; page 8 of the pdf at this link)
March 16, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 9, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
March 2, 2017
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Double Tree by Hilton, Overland Park. (For details see page 151; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
February 23, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 16, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 9, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
February 2, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 26, 2017
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, via web conference. (For details see page 58; page 2 of the pdf at this link)
January 19, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 18, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 12, 2017
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. ​
January 5, 2017
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, via web conference. (For details see page 2; page 2 of the pdf at this link)
December 29, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
December 22, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
December 15, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
December 8, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
December 1, 2016 
The Attorney General published new regulations on Continuing Education for Law Enforcement Officers Primarily Assigned to Schools. (For details see page 1033; page 13 of the pdf at this link) 
November 24, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
November 17, 2016 
The Board of Emergency Medical Services will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2016 in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Topeka. Meetings for the Planning and Operations Committee, the Education, Examination, Certification and Training Committee, the Investigation Committee and the Executive Committee will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the same location. Items on the agenda for the board meeting can be found on our website http://www.ksbems.org. (For details see page 988; page 6 of the pdf at this link)
November 10, 2016 
The Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice meets on November 14 and 15 in Room 112-N of the Capital. On the 15th, there will be presentations on State and local mental health treatment resources for offenders, including the Sexual Predator Treatment Program and 2016 HB 2639, concerning emergency observation and treatment of persons with mental illness.

Joint Committee on Security meets on November 9 and 10 in room 152-S of the Capital. Topics will include the Fusion Center;  Capitol Complex security, KHP staffing; KBI staffing, law enforcement communications, security within educational settings.

Special Committee on Foster Care Adequacy meets on November 16 and 17 in room 346-S of the Capitol. Topics are generally on Foster Care and the effectiveness of privatization.

Joint Committee on Robert G.(Bob) Bethell Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight meets on November 16 and 17 in room 548-S of the Capitol. Medicaid Issues will be discussed.

(For details see pages 970-971; pages 10-11 of the pdf at this link)
November 3, 2016 
The Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice meets on November 14 and 15 in Room 112-N of the Capital. On the 15th, there will be presentations on State and local mental health treatment resources for offenders, including the Sexual Predator Treatment Program and 2016 HB 2639, concerning emergency observation and treatment of persons with mental illness. (For details see page 944; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Notice of available grant funding from the Federal Sexual Assault Services Grant Program. Deadline December 8, 2016. (For details see pages 946-947; pages 4-5 of the pdf at this link) 
October 27, 2016 
Interim Committee on Kansas Security meets on November 9 and 10 in Room 152-S of the Capital. On the 10th, there will be presentations on Threats to Public Officials; Efforts to Staff the KBI; KCJIS; NG911; FirstNet; Statewide Interoperability; Security Issues in Post Secondary Education Systems; Security Issues in K-12 Education Systems. (For details see page 918; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

The Board of EMS published new regulations on Continuing Education. (For details see page 935-936; pages 19-20 of the pdf at this link) 
October 20, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
October 13, 2016 
Grant funds are available from the Federal S.T.O.P. (Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Grant Program for calendar year 2017 to award approximately $2 million to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women; develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crime against women; and promote a coordinated community response to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/rape, and stalking. (For details see page 867; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

A public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the first floor courtroom of 1020 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations of the Office of Administrative Hearings on a permanent basis.. (For details see page 873; page 9 of the pdf at this link) 
October 6, 2016 
Permanent rules and regulations of the Office of the Attorney General relating to Scrap Metal Dealers. Effective 10/21/16. (For details see page 858; page 16 of the pdf at this link) 
Permanent rules and regulations of the Office of the Attorney General relating to Bail Enforcement Agent Licensing. Effective 10/21/16. (For details see page 858-859; page 16-17 of the pdf at this link)
September 29, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
September 22, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
September 15, 2016 
A public hearing will be conducted on November 17, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Memorial Hall State Office Building, 120 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations of the Office of the Attorney General relating to training for law enforcement officers with primary duties in K-12 schools. (For details see page 803; page 11 of the pdf at this link) 
​NOTE: The proposed regulations and other information is available on the AG's website at: http://ag.ks.gov/media-center/upcoming-events/2016/11/17/default-calendar/public-hearing-on-proposed-administrative-regulations. 


September 8, 2016 
Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits will meet September 12 at 10 AM in Room 548-S of the Capitol. (For details see pages 778; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Executive Appointments: (For details see pages 786-787; pages 10-11 of the pdf at this link)

  CPOST
     Timothy Bauer, Bucyrus. Term expires July 1, 2020. Succeeds Robert Sage.
     Michael Fleming, Merriam. Term expires July 1, 2020. Succeeds Michael Keller.
     Bradley Schoen, Manhattan. Term expires July 1, 2020. Reappointed.
     John Whitmer, Wichita. Term expires July 1, 2020. Reappointed.

  911 Coordinating Council:
     Michael Albers, Colby, succeeds David Russell Miller [Note: Represents League of Ks Municipalities]
     Michael Leiker, Hays, reappointed. [Note: Represents VoIP Providers]

  Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee
     Brandon Smith, Topeka. Term expires August 31, 2018.

  Kansas Sentencing Commission
     Rep. John Barker, Abilene.

  District Judge, 18th Judicial District: Jeff Dewey, Wichita.
  District Judge, 23rd Judicial District: Blake A. Bittel, Hays.
  District Magistrate Judge, 25th Judicial District: Meghan M. Houtsma, Hamilton County.
  District Magistrate Judge, 26th Judicial District: Steven A. Santala, Satanta.
  Sheridan County Sheriff: Brandon Carver, Hoxie. Succeeds Brian Fenner, resigned.
  Board of EMS: Gregory Faimon, Valley Center. Succeeds David Ricketts-Kingfisher.
September 1, 2016 
Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits will meet September 12 at 10 AM in Room 548-S of the Capitol. (For details see pages 748; page 2 of the pdf at this link) 
​
August 25, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
August 18, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
August 11, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
August 4, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
​
June 28, 2016 
The Kansas Board of EMS will meet  at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 and 8:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016, in Room 203BC of the Bicentennial Center at 800 The Midway in Salina. The agenda for this meeting can be found on our website, http://www. ksbems.org. (For details see page 672; page 6 of the pdf at this link.​
June 21, 2016 
Legislative Post Audit Report on State Civil Forfeiture will be presented to the Post Audit Legislative Committee on July 27 at 1:00PM in Room 118-N at the State Capitol. (For details see page 652; page 2 of the pdf at this link.
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Executive Appointments. (For details see page 656; page 6 of the pdf at this link.
     Greenwood County Sheriff:
           Heath A Samuels, Eureka.
     911 Coordinating Council:
          Lance Royer, Topeka (Lt. Shawnee County Sheriff's Office) Reappointed
          Christopher Stratmann, Topeka, Reappointment.
June 14, 2016 
Legislative Post Audit Report on State Civil Forfeiture will be presented to the Post Audit Legislative Committee on July 27 at 1:00PM in Room 118-N at the State Capitol. (For details see page 646; page 8 of the pdf at this link.
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July 7, 2016 
JAG Grant Applications Being Accepted:  A copy of the Strategic Plan, as well as a copy of the JAG solicitation, may be downloaded at http://www.grants.ks.gov/opportunities/edward-j-byrnememorial-justice-assistance-grant-(jag). The solicitation is also available on the Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. August 8, 2016.  To quickly locate the grant in the grant portal, use ‘‘JAG’’ for the keyword in your search.
(For details see pages 622-623; pages 6-7 of the pdf at this link.)

Notice of new temporary administrative regulations on scrap metal registration effective July 1, 2016. (For details see page 626; page 10 of the pdf at this link.)

Notice of new temporary administrative regulations on licensing of bail bond agents effective July 1, 2016. (For details see pages 626-628; pages 10-12 of the pdf at this link.)
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June 30, 2016 
Notice of proposed administrative regulations on licensing of bail bond agents; Office of Attorney General. Proposed regulations available at https://ag.ks.gov/licensing/bail-enforcement-agents. Public hearing Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Auditorium of the Memorial Hall State Office Building, 120 S.W. Tenth Ave., Topeka. Written comment may be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General prior to that in lieu of personally appearing at the meeting. (For details see pages 611-612; pages 5-6 of the pdf at this link.)
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June 23, 2016 
Notice of proposed administrative regulations on scrap metal; Office of Attorney General. Proposed regulations available at http://ag.ks.gov/licensing/scrap-metal-dealers.  Public hearing 1-2 PM, Friday, September 9, 2016, 120 SW 10th Street. Written comment may be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General Prior to that in lieu of personally appearing at the meeting. (For details see page 595; page 3 of the pdf at this link.)
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June 16, 2016 
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Meeting: June 21 2016, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka, Room 560. (For details see page 574; page 2 of the pdf at this link). 
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​New permanent regulation: Department of Children and Families, Kansas Administrative Regulation. 30-46-10 Child Abuse and Neglect Definitions. Effective July 1, 2016. (For details see pages 581-582; pages 9-10 of the pdf at this link)

New permanent regulation, Board of EMS, Kansas Administrative Regulation. 109-5-5, Retroactive approval of continuing education course. Effective July 1, 2016. (For details see page 582; page 36-43 of the pdf at this link)
June 9, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
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June 2, 2016 
Executive Appointments: (For details see pages 515-516; pages 3-4 of the pdf at this link)

  911 Coordinating Council:
     David Cowan, Independence, succeeds Harry Smith [Note: Represents League of Ks Municipalities]
     Larry Dexter, Wichita, succeeds Coleen Jennison [Note: Represents VoIP Providers]

  Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
     David McKune, Olathe, succeeds Lance Feyh
     Eric Turek, Lawrence, succeeds Eric Pahls
     Thomas Wilcox, Wichita, succeeds Harold Flaigle

  Kansas Sentencing Commission
     Meredith Butler, Junction City, succeeds Elizabeth Gillespie
                                  [Note: Represents Community Corrections]
     Terry Malone, Dodge City, succeeds Shawn Elliott. [Note: Represents Defense Attorneys]
May 26, 2016 
New Law: Senate Bill 323, concerning drug schedules. In effect May 26, 2016. (For details see page 480; page 10 of the pdf at this link)
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May 19, 2016 
New Law: Senate Bill 323, concerning K-12 schools and suicide prevention. In effect May 19, 2016. (For details see page 453; page 19 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS meeting 9 AM, Friday, June 3, 2016, Room 519, 900 SW Jackson St., Topeka. (For details see page 437; page 3 of the pdf at this link)
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May 12, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
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May 5, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
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April 28, 2016 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest. 
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April 21, 2016 
New Law: Senate Bill 349, concerning commercial vehicles; exemptions from hazardous material endorsement. In effect April 21, 2016. (For details see page 339; page 9 of the pdf at this link)

New permanent regulation: Corporation Commission, Kansas Administrative Regulations on Commercial Vehicles. Effective May 6, 2016. (For details see pages 357-366; page 27-36 of the pdf at this link)
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April 14, 2016 
New Law: Senate Bill 99, concerning the uniform act regulating traffic; relating to height,
weight and length of vehicles and loads; exceptions to maximums. In effect April 14, 2016. (For details see page 303; page 25 of the pdf at this link)

New Law: House Bill 2134, concerning consumer credit; relating to security freezes on protected consumer reports. In effect April 14, 2016. (For details see page 305; page 27 of the pdf at this link)

New Law: House Bill 2447, concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to the secretary of corrections; program credits; delinquent time lost on parole. In effect April 14, 2016. (For details see page 307; page 29 of the pdf at this link)

New permanent regulation: Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, Kansas Administrative Regulation. 9-18-31 Euthanasia methods; prohibition; 9-26-1, Repealed. Effective April 29, 2016. (For details see pages 313-314; page 35-36 of the pdf at this link)

New permanent regulation, Board of EMS, Kansas Administrative Regulations. Effective April 29, 2016. (For details see page 314-322; page 36-43 of the pdf at this link)
April 7, 2016 
New Law: House Bill 2549, concerning law enforcement; relating to requests for law enforcement assistance from jurisdictions located outside the state of Kansas, but within the United States. In effect April 7, 2016. (For details see page 274; page 12 of the pdf at this link)

New permanent regulation Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Kansas Administrative Regulation, 115-8-1. Department lands and waters: hunting, furharvesting, and discharge of firearms. Effective April 22, 2016. (For details see page 274-275; page 12-13 of the pdf at this link)

March 31, 2016 
911 Coordinating Council Meeting: April 11 2016, Ramada Inn Downtown, Topeka. (For details see page 232; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Amended law on law enforcement responsibilities for missing persons, amending KSA 75-712c, effective March 31, 2016. (For details see page 238; page 8 of the pdf at this link)
March 24, 2016 
Kansas Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, in Topeka. (For details see page 220; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS will hold a public hearing on proposed administrative regulations. (For details see page 238; page 7 of the pdf at this link)
March 17, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
March 10, 2016 
Governor Appointments (Page 197):
  • Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Advisory Committee: Kenneth McGovern, Lawrence. Serves at the pleasure of the governor. Succeeds John Calhoon..
March 3, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
February 25, 2016 
911 Coordinating Council Meeting: Webinar at 11 AM, March 4, 2016. (For details see page 146; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS will conduct a public hearing at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Room 560 of the Landon State
Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Topeka to consider the adoption of amended administrative regulations on various training standards. (For details see page 148; page 4 of the pdf at this link)
February 18, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
February 11, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
February 4, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
January 28, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
January 21, 2016 
Board of EMS will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016, in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Topeka.. (For details see page 26; page 2 of the pdf at this link)

A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Agriculture at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in the first floor meeting room, Room124, Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations on euthanasia of pet animals. (Of interest to Animal Control) (For details see page 28; page 4 of the pdf at this link)
January 14, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
January 7, 2016 
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
December 31, 2015 
Permanent Regulations on Ignition Interlock Devices by the Department of Revenue. Effective January 15, 2016. (For details see pages 1356-1357; pages 8-9 of the pdf at this link)
December 24, 2015 
Department of Health and Environment granted authority to spend federal grant money from the Intoxilyzer Replacement Fund. (For details see page 1329; page 5 of the pdf at this link)

KBI granted authority to spend federal grant money from the Sexual Assault Kit Fund. (For details see page 1329; page 5 of the pdf at this link)
December 17, 2015 
Permanent Regulations on Continuing Education by the Board of EMS. Effective January 4, 2016. (For details see pages 1299-1301; pages 11-13 of the pdf at this link)
December 10, 2015 
The State Corporation Commission will conduct a public hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, in the first floor hearing room at the office of the State Corporation Commission, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations concerning commercial motor vehicles. (For details see page 1284; page 12 of the pdf at this link)
December 3, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
November 26, 2015 
911 Coordinating Council will meet at 11 AM Friday, December 4, 2015. Meeting will be held by Webinar contact Melissa Wangemann (wangemann@kansascounties.org) for connection information. (For details see page 1235; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

November 19, 2015 
Board of EMS will meet at 9 AM Friday, December 4, 2015, Room 509, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. See agenda and other information at this link. (For details see page 1219; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Permanent Regulations on Scrap Metal Dealers by the Attorney General. Effective December 4, 2015. (For details see pages 1228-1229; pages 12-13 of the pdf at this link)
November 12, 2015 
Permanent Regulations by Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism relating to hunting and fishing. Effective November 30, 2015. (For details see pages 1204-1212; pages 16-24 of the pdf at this link)

November 5, 2015 
Interim Committee Meetings
Nov. 5 Joint Committee on Kansas Security will meet at 10 AM Room 152-S
Nov. 17 Special Committee on Foster Care Adequacy, 8:30 AM, Room 346-S
 (For details see page 1176; page 4 of the pdf at this link)

Juvenile Accountability Block Grant availability. (For details see page 1177; page 4 of the pdf at this link)

Proposed Regulations on Charitable Bingo. Public hearing 9 AM, Tuesday, January 12, room 230, Secretary of Revenue's Office. (For details see page 1182; page 10 of the pdf at this link)

October 29, 2015
Kansas Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, November 13, at the Kansas Department of Corrections, main conference room, 714 S.W. Jackson, third floor, Topeka. (For details see page 1149; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

October 22, 2015
Grant applications are being accepted until November 23 for the Federal S.T.O.P.(Services Training Officers Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Grant Program for calendar year 2016 to award approximately $2 million to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women; develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crime against women; and promote a coordinated community response to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault/rape and stalking. Eligible applicants include units of state and local government; Native American tribes; and nonprofit, community or faith-based organizations. (For details see page 1127; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Department of Revenue, Permanent Administrative Regulations on Ignition Interlock Devices
(For details see pages 1140-1143; pages 16-19 of the pdf at this link)

Interim Legislative Committees:
  • Nov. 2, Room 112-N, 9:00 a.m. Joint Committee on Corrections & Juvenile Justice Oversight Overview of Department of Corrections operations, efforts at juvenile justice reform, and electronic monitoring.
  • Nov. 3, Room 112-N, 9:00 a.m. Joint Committee on Corrections & Juvenile Justice Oversight Overview of adult prison population projections and consideration of alternatives to detention or incarceration for offenders with substance abuse and mental health issues, funding for juvenile substance abuse treatment, and requiring body cameras.
  • Nov. 4, Room 548-S, 10:00 a.m. Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments &Benefits Valuation of retirement system; pension obligation bonds; working after retirement; Legislative Post Audit report;deferred compensation and final average salary; submission of various KPERS reports and other requested information.

October 15, 2015
Department of Revenue Proposed Administrative Regulations on Ignition Interlock Devices: A public hearing will be conducted by the Department of Revenue at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, in Room230, secretary’s conference room, Docking State Office Building, 915 S.W. Harrison, Topeka, to consider amendments to an ignition interlock device regulation. (For details see pages 1053-1055; page 11 of the pdf at this link)

October 8, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
October 1, 2015
Board of EMS proposed administrative regulations on continuing education issues: A public hearing will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday,December 1, in Room 560 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Topeka, to consider the adoption of amended administrative regulations. (For details see pages 1072-1073; pages 12-13 of the pdf at this link)

911 Coordinating Council: Permanent Administrative Regulation
911 fee raised to $0.60. (For details see page 1032; page 10 of the pdf at this link)

September 24, 2015
Alcohol Beverage Control: Permanent Administrative Regulations on Automated Drinking Devices for Clubs and Drinking Establishments. (For details see pages 1053-1055; pages 13-15 of the pdf at this link)

September 17, 2015
Board of EMS meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, October 2, in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Topeka. (For details see page 1027; page 5 of the pdf at this link)

911 Coordinating Council: Permanent Administrative Regulation
911 fee raised to $0.60. (For details see page 1032; page 10 of the pdf at this link)

September 10, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
September 3, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
August 27, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
August 20, 2015
The Kansas Kansas Attorney General published temporary regulations relating to scrap metal dealer registration. at 6:30 PM Thursday, October 22 in Coffey County. (For details see page 962-963; page 14-15 of the pdf at this link)
August 20, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest. Business entity forfeitures only.
August 13, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
August 6, 2015
The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will hold a hearing on proposed regulations at 6:30 PM Thursday, October 22 in Coffey County. (For details see page 919; page 11 of the pdf at this link)

911 Coordinating Council will meet 11 AM Friday, August 14 in room 546-S of the State Capitol. (For details see page 911; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

July 30, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
July 23, 2015
Grant funds are available from the Federal Victim Assistance of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program for the funding period of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, to eligible applicants. Applicants should be aware that Kansas has received a substantial
increase to the VOCA grant program and it is anticipated that as much as $17 million may be made available for FY 2016 VOCA subgrant awards. (For details see page 861; page 3 of the pdf at this link)

911 Coordinating Council will meet 10 AM Friday, July 24 via conference call. (For details see page 866; page 8 of the pdf at this link)

The Board of EMS will meet at 9 AM on Friday, August 7 in room 509 of the Landon State Office Building in Topeka. (For details see page 863; page 5 of the pdf at this link)

A public hearing earlier set by the Department of Revenue for 9 AM Monday, September 7, has been rescheduled for 9 AM Tuesday, October 6, in the secretary's conference room, Room 230, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka, to consider amendments to ignition interlock device regulations. (For details see page 867; page 9 of the pdf at this link)
July 16, 2015
The Kansas Corporation Commission published permanent regulations relating to Motor Carriers. (For details see pages 846-849; pages 16-19 of the pdf at this link)

July 9, 2015
The Department of Revenue-Alcohol Beverage Control published temporary regulations relating to the use of automated self-service of wine. (For details see page 824; page 12 of the pdf at this link)

A public hearing will be conducted by the Department of Revenue-Alcohol Beverage Control at 9 AM Tuesday, September 15, in the secretary's conference room, Room 230, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka, to consider amendments to regulations relating to the use of automated self-service of wine. Comments may be submitted prior to the meeting. (For details see pate 823; page 11 of the pdf at this link)
July 2, 2015
A public hearing will be conducted by the Department of Revenue at 9 AM Monday, September 7, in the secretary's conference room, Room 230, Docking State Office Building, 915 SW Harrison, Topeka, to consider amendments to ignition interlock device regulations (For details see pate 805; page 9 of the pdf at this link)
June 26, 2015 Special publication
Publication of State Budget. (See the pdf at this link)
Nothing of direct interest to law enforcement.
June 25, 2015
The Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee announces the availability of JAG grant funding. Deadline to apply is January 29. For details see page 626; page 2 in the pdf at this link)
June 18, 2015
Bill Now Law
    House Bill 2135, Budget Trailer Bill (See page 620; page 14 in the pdf at this link)
June 11, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
June 5, 2015 Special publication to publish Judicial Budget. Nothing of direct interest to law enforcement.
June 4, 2015
Bill Now Law
    House Bill 2124, Tobacco Enforcement (See page 540-544; page 12-16 in the pdf at
            this link) A big bill with very little pertaining to law enforcement.
    House Bill 2170, Restrictions on K-12 schools use of restraint and seclusion (See page 545;
            page 17 in the pdf at this link)

911 Coordinating Council will hold a public meeting on proposed regulation changing 911 fee to $0.60. The meeting will be August 31 at 9 AM in Topeka.  (See page 532; page 4 in the pdf at this link)

May 28, 2015
Bill Now Law
    Senate Bill 14, KCJIS Line Funds (See page 515; page 19 in the pdf at this link)

KCC: Commercial Vehicles: Permanent Regulations. (See page 513-523; page 17-27 in the pdf at this link) Effective June 12, 2015.

May 21, 2015
Board of EMS meeting June 5, 9 AM in Topeka. (See page 474; page 6 in the pdf at this link)

Addition to Schedule I drug by Board of Pharmacy. (See page 480; page 12 in the pdf at this link) Adds 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methyl-n-(2-methoxybenzyl)phenethylamine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, effective June 5, 2015.

Bills Now Law
    Senate Substitute for House Bill 2043, technical amendments to KSA 8-2,144 (Commercial
            Vehicle DUI) and 8-1025 (Chemical Test Refusal) but no substantive change to law
            enforcement application of the statutes. (See page 481-488; page 13-20 in the pdf at
            this link)       
    House Bill 2097, Establishing regional search and rescue teams under the State Fire
            Marshal's Office. (See page 489-490, page 21-22 in the pdf at this link)
    House Bill 2051, Amending statutes on DOC calculation of good time and Community
            Corrections grants to counties. (See page 491; page 23 in the pdf at this link)
May 14, 2015
Attorney General Opinions (See page 453; page 13 in the pdf at this link)
    You can see the information on the opinions on the AG Opinion Page.
Bills Now Law
    Senate Substitute for House Bill 2090, concerning motor vehicles; relating to registration
            (See page 455; page 15 in the pdf at this link)
    House Bill 2044, concerning motor vehicles (See page 457; page 17 in the pdf at this link)
    House Substitute for Senate Bill 117, The UBUR Bill
            (See page 461; page 21 in the pdf at this link)
May 7, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
April 30, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
April 23, 2015
The public hearing on proposed administrative regulation K.A.R. 82-4-3a, scheduled for June 10, 2015, notice of which was published in the April 9, 2015, Kansas Register, has been cancelled. The hearing has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the first floor
hearing room at the commission’s office, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, to consider the adoption of a proposed rule and regulation of the commission on a permanent basis. The proposed regulation pertains to commercial vehicle hours of operation. See details on page 340 (Page 10 of the pdf at this link.)

The EMS Board has issued several permanent regulation changes regarding training and curriculum that will go into effect on May 1. See details on pages 344-347 (Pages 14-17 of the pdf at this link.)

Bills published in the Register and effective April 9, 2015. See details on pages 384-388 (Pages 24-28 of the pdf at this link.)
HB2101 clarifying the definition of "police officer" in the KP&F statutes to assure certified LEO deputies cannot be denied KP&F coverage simply because they are assigned to duty in the jail. Amending K.S.A. 74-4952.
SB228 Authorizing $1B in pension bonds to pay toward the UAL of KPERS. Amending 74-4914d and 74-4920.
April 16, 2015
The public hearing on proposed administrative regulation K.A.R. 82-4-3a, scheduled for June 10, 2015, notice of which was published in the April 9, 2015, Kansas Register, has been cancelled. The hearing has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the first floor
hearing room at the commission’s office, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, to consider the adoption of a proposed rule and regulation of the commission on a permanent basis. The proposed regulation pertains to commercial vehicle hours of operation. See details on page 340 (Page 10 of the pdf at this link.)

The EMS Board has issued several permanent regulation changes regarding training and curriculum that will go into effect on May 1. See details on pages 344-347 (Pages 14-17 of the pdf at this link.)

Bills published in the Register and effective April 9, 2015. See details on pages 348-357 (Pages 18-27 of the pdf at this link.)
HB2336 relating to the transfer of juvenile offenders to DOC and the use of risk assessment tools for juvenile placement. Amending K.S.A. 38-2361, 38-2366 and 38-2369.
HB2275 Updating the drug schedules. Amending 65-4105, 65-4107, 65-4109 and 65-4111.
April 9, 2015
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the State Room at the Holiday Inn, Manhattan Campus. See details on page 303 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link.)

The State Corporation Commission will conduct a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the first floor hearing room at the commission’s office, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, to consider the adoption of a proposed rule and regulation on hours of service for motor carriers. See details on page 311 (Page 11 of the pdf at this link.)

Bills published in the Register and effective April 9, 2015. See details on pages 324-327 (Pages 24-27 of the pdf at this link.)
SB150 regulating motor carriers amending K.S.A. 66-1,142b.
SB109 emergencies and disasters; creating the Kansas disaster utilities response act.
SB21 Regulating motor carriers amending K.S.A. 66-1,109 and 66-1,129.
April 2, 2015
HB2053 concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to calculation of criminal history is now in effect. See details on page 266-267 (Page 13 of the pdf at this link.)
March 26, 2015
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
March 19, 2015
Board of EMS Meeting. Friday April 3, 9 AM, Room 509, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. See details on page 223 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link.)
March 12, 2015
Governor Appointments
District Judge, 8th Judicial District, Division 5: Ryan W. Rosauer
Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention:
     Don Evans, Harper. Term expires June 30, 2018. Succeeds Tim Bacon.
     Willie Lazone Grays, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2018. Succeeds Cynthia Moses.
     Robert Hanson, Topeka. Term expires June 30, 2018. Succeeds Melody McCray-Miller.
     Robin Lewis, Edgerton. Term expires June 30, 2018. Succeeds Brandon Johnson.
Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training
     Amy Mellor, Great Bend. Term expires July 1, 2018. Succeeds Melissa Johnson.
March 5, 2015
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
February 26, 2015
911 Coordinating Council Meeting, Friday, March 6, 11 AM, by Web conference. Persons wishing to participate may contact Melissa Wangemann for more information at wangemann@kansascounties.org or 785-272-2585.. See details on page 173 (page 9 of the pdf at this link.)
February 19, 2015
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
February 12, 2015
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
February 5, 2015
Board of Pharmacy Temporary Regulation: K.A.R. 68-20-31. 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methyl-n-(2-
methoxybenzyl)phenethylamine included in schedule I. See details on page 103 (page 27 of the pdf at this link)

Board of Pharmacy Public Hearing 9 a.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Board of Healing Arts’ board room, 800 S.W. Jackson, lower level, Topeka on Proposed Permanent Regulation: K.A.R. 68-20-31 adding 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methyl-n-(2- methoxybenzyl)phenethylamine to schedule I. See details on page 89 (page 13 of the pdf at this link)
January 29, 2015
The Kanas 911 Coordinating Council will meet by Web conference at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6. Persons wishing to participate may contact Melissa Wangemann for more information at wangemann@kansascounties.org or 785-272-2585. See details on page 59 (page 3 of the pdf at this link)
January 22, 2015
Governor Appointments
     District Magistrate Judge, 16th Judicial District, Position 2 Rustin C. Martin. Succeeds Loren Cronin.
     Allen County Attorney Jerry B. Hathaway. Succeeds Wade Bowie II, resigned.
     Chautauqua County Sheriff Richard Newby. Succeeds Perry Russell, resigned.

AG Opinions:
Opinion 2014-18 Re: Automobiles and Other Vehicles–Publicly Owned Motor Vehicles–Private Use Forbidden.
Opinion 2014-22 Re: Cities and Municipalities–Miscellaneous Provisions–Firearms and Ammunition; Regulation by City or County, Limitations; State Departments; Public Officers and Employees–Firearms–Personal and Family Protection Act
See details on page 43 (page 7 of the pdf at this link)
ALSO SEE MORE DETAILS ON MY AG OPINION PAGE.
January 15, 2015
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
January 8, 2015
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
January 1, 2015
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
December 25, 2014
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
December 18, 2014
December 19, 2014, 10 AM, State Capital Room 548-S, Joint Committee on Pensions and Benefits. Committee review of interim study topics (working after retirement, reforms for corrections workers); discussion about recommendations; and directions to staff for final report.  See details on page 1270 (page 2 of the pdf at this link)
December 11, 2014
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
December 4, 2014
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
November 27, 2014
Governor's Grants Office: Grant funds are available from the Federal S.T.O.P. (Services*Training*Officers*
Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Grant Program for calendar year 2015; A pre-application workshop will be provided at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy in Salina and will last approximately three hours. The application is available on the Governor’s Grant Portal at https://www.kansas.gov/grants/index.do or download a copy of the application at https://governor.ks.gov/
serving-kansans/grants-program/grant_opportunities/federal-stop-violence-against-women-grant. All grant applications must be submitted via the Governor’s Grant Portal by 11:59 p.m. December 22, 2014 (to quickly locate the grant in the Grant Portal, use ‘‘WOMEN’’ for the keyword in your search). For more information contact the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program at 785-291-3205.
See details on page 1209 (page 7 of the pdf at this link)
November 20, 2014
Interim Legislative Committees
Nov 24: Time 10 AM Room 346-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Judiciary
    No agenda provided
See details on pages 1180 (page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS Meeting
The Kansas Board of EMS will meet at 9 AM on Friday December 5 in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka.
See details on pages 1181 (pages 5 and 6 of the pdf at this link)
November 13, 2014
Interim Legislative Committees
Nov 17: 10 AM Room 548-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments & Benefits
    Working After Retirement; Tier 2 Correctional Employees; other topics not specified
Nov 21: 9 AM Room 112-N in the Capitol; Special Committee on Ethics, Elections and Local Government
    No agenda provided
Nov 24: Time TBD Room 346-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Judiciary
    No agenda provided
See details on pages 1161 (page 7 of the pdf at this link)

North Central Regional Planning Commission
Numerous bid announcements issued for items and services. Closing date 3PM Friday, December 5.
See details on pages 1159 and 1160 (pages 5 and 6 of the pdf at this link)

Executive Appointments
Division 3 District Judge (Shawnee County): Teresa L. Watson, succeeds Jean Schmidt, retired
Division 4 District Judge (Douglas County): James R. McCabria, succeeds Michael Malone, retired
Kiowa County Sheriff: Christopher Tedder, succeeds Kendall Lothman, resigned
Kansas CPOST: Richard Powell, Wichita, Succeeds Mark Pierce
See details on page 1165 (page 11 of the pdf at this link)
November 6, 2014
Interim Legislative Committees
Nov 5: 10 AM Room 144-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
    No agenda provided
Nov 6: 9 AM Room 144-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Corrections and juvenile Justice Oversight
    Presentations on Juvenile Justice Reform; Victim Notification
Nov 7: 9 AM Room 152-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Kansas Security
    Capitol Security; Emergency Preparedness; School Security; Security Funding; and Emergency Communications
Nov 17: 10 AM Room 548-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments & Benefits
    Working After Retirement; Tier 2 Correctional Employees; other topics not specified
Nov 21: 9 AM Room 112-N in the Capitol; Special Committee on Ethics, Elections and Local Government
    No agenda provided
See details on pages 1139 (page 5 of the pdf at this link)

North Central Regional Planning Commission
RFP issued for emergency management information notification system. Closing date 3PM Friday, December 5.
See details on pages 1138 (page 4 of the pdf at this link)

Board of Pharmacy
Permanent Administrative Regulations on prescription monitoring program, defining drugs of concern. Effective February 4, 2015.
See details on page 1150 (page 16 of the pdf at this link)
October 30, 2014
Interim Legislative Committees
Nov 5: Meeting Cancelled and rescheduled; Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments & Benefits
    Working After Retirement; Tier 2 Correctional Employees; other topics not specified
Nov 5: 10 AM Room 144-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
    No agenda provided
Nov 6: 9 AM Room 144-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Corrections and juvenile Justice Oversight
    No agenda provided
Nov 7: 9 AM Room 152-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Kansas Security
    Capitol Security; Emergency Preparedness; School Security; Security Funding
See details on pages 1114 (page 2 of the pdf at this link)

Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission
Proposed Administrative Regulations on various issues for vehicle permits, boat permits, and fishing line identification requirements. Comments accepted at and prior to the hearing on January 8 in Bonner Springs.
See details on pages 1124 and 1125 (pages 12 and 13 of the pdf at this link)

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Permanent Administrative Regulations on various issues including various fees, fish and frogs, nongame threatened and endangered species, and special permits. Effective January 1, 2015.
See details on pages 1126 and 1131 (pages 14-19 of the pdf at this link)
October 23, 2014
Interim Legislative Committees
Nov 5: 10 AM Room 152-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments & Benefits
    Working After Retirement; Tier 2 Correctional Employees; other topics not specified
Nov 5: 10 AM Room 144-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
    No agenda provided
Nov 6: 9 AM Room 144-S in the Capitol; Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
    No agenda provided
See details on pages 1086 (page 2 of the pdf at this link)
October 16, 2014
Governor Appointments
Ks Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Maximilian Mendoza Kansas City, Reappointed
 See details on pages 1067 (page 3 of the pdf at this link)
October 9, 2014
911 Coordinating Council Meeting, Tuesday, October 14, 3-5 PM, Holiday Inn East, Wichita. See details on page 1037 (page 3 of the pdf at this link.)

Official publication of several Attorney General Opinions. See details on page 1040 (page 6 of the pdf at this link) NOTE: See Law Enforcement related AG Opinions on the AG OPINION PAGE.

Permanent Regulations on Concealed and Open Carry of Firearms. Effective October 24, 2014. See details on pages 1047-1049 (pages 13-15 of the pdf at this link)
October 2, 2014
Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight Tuesday, October 14, State Capitol Room 144-S, 9 AM See details on page 1017 (page 3 of the pdf at this link.)

Board of EMS Rules and Regulations Hearing, 9 AM Tuesday, December 2, Room 560 Landon State Office Building, Topeka. See details on page 1028 (page 14 of the pdf at this link)
September 25, 2014
Governor Appointments
KS-CPOST Mark Bundy, Kansas City, KS Reappointed
 See details on page 988 (page 3 of the pdf at this link.)
September 18, 2014
Board of EMS will meet on Friday, October 3 at 9 AM in Room 509, Landon State Office Building, 900 Jackson, Topeka, KS. See details on page 967 (page 8 of the pdf at this link.)
September 11, 2014
Nothing of law enforcement interest noted.
September 4, 2014
Permanent KBI Kansas Administrative Regulation:
    KAR 10-10-5 is amended effective 9/19/14. Regarding disposition reporting to central    
    repository by district courts must be completed electronically.
     See details on page 921 (Page 13 of the pdf at this link)
August 28, 2014
For State Employees Only: New Permanent Administrative Regulations on Injury Leave and Furloughs. KAR 1-9-22 and 1-14-11 are amended effective 9/12/14. See details on pages 885 and 886 (Pages 13 and 14 of the pdf at this link)
August 21, 2014
Nothing of law enforcement interest noted.
August 14, 2014
Governor's Appointments:

   Kansas 911 Coordinating Council
        Robert Boyd, Mandhattan. Succeeds Rob Roberts.
        Kathryn Fairchild, Garden City. Succeeds Patrick Collins.
        Paul Haugan, Shawnee. Succeeds Chistopher Kelly.
        James Todd, Jr. Little River. Reappointed.
    Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
        Jim Echols, Chair, KCK. Succeeds Reggie Robinson.
                See details on page 845 (Page 7 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS: Hearing on Proposed Regulations, Thursday, October 16, 9 AM, Room 560, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. Proposed amendment to KAR 109-2-8, Standards for ground ambulances and equipment.
                See details on page 849 (Page 11of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS: Permanent Regulations. Revised KAR 109-3-5, Standards for advanced EMT.
                See details on page 849 (Page 11of the pdf at this link)
August 7, 2014
VOCA (Victim Assistance of Crime Act) grants are administered through the Governor's Grants Office. Applications are now being accepted through September 8, 2014.  See details on page 822 (Page 4 of the pdf at this link)
NOTE: This link will take you to the Governor's Grants Office webpage on this grant opportunity.

July 31, 2014
Proposed Board of Pharmacy Regulations: Hearing 9 AM, October 16, 3rd floor conference room, Via Christi Hospital - St. Joseph Campus, 3600 E. Harry, Wichita. Amendment deletes carisoprodol and tramadol and adds prescription pseudoephedrine products and promethazine with codeine to the prescription monitoring program. See details on page 801 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link)

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), Behavioral Health Services, announces the release of a request for proposals to provide a continuum of crisis services to prevent state hospitalization. See details on page 803 (Page 5 of the pdf at this link)
July 24, 2014
911 Coordinating Council meeting set for 9 AM, August 15, Room 546-S of the State Capital, 300 SW 10th Street, Topeka.  See details on page 784 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link)

July 17, 2014
Board of EMS meeting set for 9 AM, August 1, Room 509, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Topeka. time to be announced. Agenda available at http://www.ksbems.org.  See details on page 749 (Page 5 of the pdf at this link)

July 10, 2014
Concealed Carry Permanent Regulations: Hearing 9 AM, September 17, 2nd floor auditorium, 120 SW 10th, Topeka. Proposed regulations available at http://ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry/2014-proposed-signage-comments. written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing to the Concealed Carry Licensing Unit, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 120 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, 66612, or by email to ksagcc@ag.ks.gov. See details on page 728 (Page 12 of the pdf at this link)

Concealed Carry Temporary Regulations are published and now in effect. See details on pages 730-731 (Pages 14-15 of the pdf at this link)

Good time credits for Juvenile Offenders: DOC Division of Juvenile Services has published temporary regulations. See details on page 732 (Page 16 of the pdf at this link)

Legislative Rules and Regs Committee meeting set for July 14, time to be announced. No agenda yet.  See details on page 718 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link)
July 3, 2014
Legislative Rules and Regs Committee meeting set for July 14, time to be announced. No agenda yet.  See details on page 698 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link)

June 26, 2014
BYRNE/JAG Grants
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council announces applications are being accepted for Byrne/JAG grants through July 31, 2014.  See details on page 668 (Page 8 of the pdf at this link)

June 19, 2014
KBI Public Hearing August 20 on Regulations on Electronic Reporting of Certain Case Filings and Dispositions.  See details on page 638 (Page 4 of the pdf at this link)

DOC Public Hearing August 20 on Regulations on Good Time Credits.  See details on page 639 (Page 5 of the pdf at this link)
June 12, 2014
KBI Temporary Regulations on Electronic Reporting of Certain Case Filings and Dispositions .  See details on page 627 (Page 17 of the pdf at this link)
June 5, 2014
DOC Permanent Regulations.  See details on page 577 (Page 11 of the pdf at this link)
May 29, 2014
Governor's Executive Order 2014-4 Declaring Counties in dought watches, warnings, and emergencies.  See details on page 552 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link)
May 22, 2014
911 Coordinating Council Meeting June 6 See details on page 505 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Board of EMS Meeting June 6 See details on page 505 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link)
May 15, 2014
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
May 8, 2014
Governor's Appointments See details on page 462 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link)
  • State Civil Service Board: Carroll Macke, Kansas City, KS 66109.Term expires March 15, 2018. Reappointed.
  • Kansas Public Employee Relations Board: John Bowes, Topeka, 66604. Term expires March 15, 2018. Reappointed.
May 1, 2014
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
April 24, 2014
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet at 11a.m. Friday, May 9, in the auditorium of the Eisenhower State Office Building, fourth floor, 700 S.W. Harrison, Topeka. See details on page 383 (Page 23 of the pdf at this link)

Latest Attorney General's Opinions officially published on pages 392-393. See details of the law enforcement related opinions at my AG Opinion Page. (Also see page 12-13 of the pdf at this link.)

Three law enforcement related bills are published and go into effect today. See details on pages 404-415 (Starting on Page 24 of the pdf at this link.)
    HB2420-Johnson County Townships authorized to appoint and train school crossing guards.
    SB344-Motor Carriers: Oversize loads and Hay haulers in designated drought areas.
    HB2223-Amending several alcohol beverage statutes.
April 17, 2014
Administrative Regulations on Ignition Interlock Devices See details on page 371 (Page 23 of the pdf at this link)
April 10, 2014
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
April 3, 2014
Nothing of law enforcement interest.
March 27, 2014
Approval by Governor of Fund Transfers: The following fund transfers were approved by the Governor:
  1. The request of the Adjutant General, that $17,098.80 be transferred from the General Fees Fund (911 Coordinating Council) (034-00-2102-14-2131) to the Military Fees Fund (Emergency Management Indirect Cost Fee Fund)(034-00-2152-14-2000) is hereby approved, effective immediately.
  2. The request of the Adjutant General, that $23,165.17 be transferred from the General Fees Fund(Communication on Wheels) (034-00-2102-14-2140) to the Military Fees Fund (Emergency Management Indirect Cost Fee Fund)(034-00-2152-14-2000) is hereby approved, effective immediately.
  3. The request of the Adjutant General, that $93,242.74 be transferred from the Military Fees Fund (Emergency Management Indirect Cost Fee Fund) (034-00-2152-14-2000) to the Office of Emergency Communications Fund (034-00-2496-14-2496) is hereby approved, effective immediately.
March 20, 2014 
Governor Appointments:
  • State Representative, 32nd District: Pam Curtis, Kansas City. Succeeds Mike Peterson, deceased.
  • Cheyenne County Clerk: Debra Lindsten, St. Francis, KS. Effective June 1, 2014. Succeeds Terry Miller, resigned.
  • Cloud County Treasurer: JoDee LeDuc, Concordia. Succeeds Sheryl Williams, resigned.
  • Greeley County Board of Supervisors: Brent Nemechek, Tribune. Succeeds Tom Farmer, resigned.
  • Kansas Commission on Emergency Planning and Response: Chuck Magaha, Leavenworth. Term expires Nov. 30, 2016. Succeeds Oscar Thomasson II.
                See Details on page 284 (Page 2 of the pdf at this link)
March 13, 2014 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
March 6, 2014 
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest.
February 27, 2014   
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council will meet at 11a.m. Friday, March 7, in the auditorium of the Eisenhower State Office Building, 700 S.W. Harrison, Topeka. For more information call 785-272-2585. See details on page 214 (Page 6 of the pdf at this link)
February 20, 2014   
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 13, 2014   
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
February 6, 2014   
Nothing of Law Enforcement Interest
January 30, 2014

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Meets 11AM February 11. Page 99 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link)
        I believe they will award the sheriff's grants.

January 23, 2014

Meetings:
    Kansas 911 Coordinating Council, Feb. 7 in Topeka, details on Page 75 (Page 3 of
            the pdf at this link)
    Board of EMS, Feb. 7 in Topeka, details on Page 77 (Page 5 of the pdf at this link)

Executive Order 14-02 for Local Emergencies: Conditional and Temporary Relief for propane trucks operating in direct relief efforts from Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations on Page 75 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Administrative Regulations:
    Department of Revenue, Ignition Interlock Devices; hearing on proposed regulations,
            March 27 in Topeka. Details on page 87-89 (Page 15-17 of the pdf at this link)
January 16, 2014

Executive Appointments Made by the Governor and recently filed with the secretary of state:
  • Judge, Kansas Court of Appeals Caleb Stegall, Topeka. New position.
  • State Representative, 2nd District Adam Lusker, Frontenac. Succeeds Robert Grant, resigned.
  • State Representative, 15th District Erin Davis, Olathe. Succeeds Bob Montgomery, resigned.
  • Rice County Sheriff Cody Goforth, Lyons. Succeeds Dale Higgins, resigned.
  • Sheridan County Attorney Steve Hirsch, Hoxie. Succeeds Michael Haas, resigned.
        Page 55 (Page 3 of the pdf at this link)

Executive Order 14-01 for Local Emergencies: Conditional and Temporary Relief for propane trucks operating in direct relief efforts from Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations on Page 59 (Page 7 of the pdf at this link)
NOTE: Executive Order 14-01 expired on January 14 and was replaced with a new Executive Order 14-02 expiring on February 14, 2014.
January 9, 2014

Nothing of Law Enforcement interest was located.
January 2, 2014

EMS Licensing: Permanent Regulations from the Board of EMS on recognition of out of state licenses and licensee sanctions, effective January 17, on page 7-8 (Page 7-8 of the pdf at this link.)

Staff Secure Facilities: Temporary Regulations from Ks Dept. of Health and Environment on Staff Secure Facilities for juveniles who are victims of Human Trafficking or Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Temporary Regs are effective immediately. Hearings are scheduled for January 31 on permanent regulations. Look for some amendments in the permanent regulations. Also see notes in November 28 listing below, on pages 8-24 (Page 8-24 of the pdf at this link.)
NOTE: Areas of interest to law enforcement are: 28-4-1250, 28-4-1255 (Training requirements for off-duty and retired law enforcement officers working at staff secured facilities. They are in the classification of "auxiliary staff."); 28-4-1257 (Mandatory reporting of abuse to law enforcement); 28-4-1264 (Law enforcement involvement in development of emergency plans).
December 26, 2013

Publication of AG's Permanent Regulations on the Victim Assistance Fund on pages 1527-1530. (Pages 9-12 of the pdf at this link.) An explanation and "red-line" document of the regulations as presented to the legislative committee on November 5 is available at this link.

Repeat of grant for sheriffs offices announcement listed below in December 5 edition.
December 19, 2013

The only thing of law enforcement interest I found was a repeat of the grant announcement listed below in the December 5 Kansas Register.
December 12, 2013

The only thing of law enforcement interest I found was a repeat of the grant announcement listed below in the December 5 Kansas Register.

December 5, 2013

The Kansas Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision Committee meeting: December 13, 2013. (December 5 Kansas Register page 1445 (Page 3 of pdf at this link)

 One-time limited grant funding is available to Kansas sheriffs’ departments for calendar year 2014 from the County Law Enforcement Equipment Fund. (December 5 Kansas Register page 1453 (Page 11 of pdf at this link) NOTE DECEMBER 31 APPLICATION DEADLINE.

November 28, 2013

Judicial Council Meeting: December 6, 2013
               November 28 Kansas Register page 1420 (Page 2 of pdf at this link)
               NOTE: The item of interest is the pending approval of the report from the Criminal Law Committee
                    relating to owner identification information for prepaid phones. This matter was referred to the
                    judicial Council for further study by the 2013 legislature.

911 Coordinating Council Meeting: December 6
               November 28 Kansas Register page 1420 (Page 2 of pdf at this link)

Staff Secure Facilities Proposed Regulations, Department of Health and Environment, Public Hearing January 31
               November 28 Kansas Register page 1430-1431 (Page 12-13 of pdf at this link)
               NOTE: Staff Secure Facilities are the facilities created by the Human Traffic Statutes passed by the 2013 
                      legislature for the treatment of juveniles who are victims of human trafficking.

Executive Appointments [November 28 Kansas Register Page 1428 (Page 10 of pdf at this link)
    State Representative, 98th District
             Steven Anthimides, Wichita, KS. Succeeds Phil Hermanson who resigned.
    Commission on Emergency Planning and Response
             Teresa Smith, Lawrence, KS. Succeeds Doug Schmitt.

November 21, 2013

Board of EMS Meeting: December 6, 2013
               November 21 Kansas Register page 1366 (Page 4 of pdf at this link)
               See details of agenda and other documents on the BEMS Website.

November 14, 2013

Nothing of interest located.

November 7, 2013

Attorney General Opinions: Official Notice of Opinions 2013-11 through 2013-17
               November 7 Kansas Register Page 1324 (Page 16-17 of pdf at this link)
                ALSO SEE MY PAGE ON ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS.

Permanent Regulations: Motor Vehicle Staggered Registration Plate System: Department of Revenue/DMV
               November 7 Kansas Register Page 1325 (Page 17 of pdf at this link)
                NOTE: Change deletes certain commercial vehicles from staggered registration renewal process.

October 31, 2013

Nothing of interest located.

October 24, 2013

Interim Committee, Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight: November 7 and 8, 546-S
TOPICS: Overview of FY 2014 prison population projections, implementation of the Justice Reinvestment Act, and Kansas Department of Corrections’ operations; discussion of 2013 HB 2120, regarding the update of KBI DNA collection procedures, and 2013 SB 41, regarding possession of a firearm during commission of a drug crime, Study of statutory exemption for ‘‘state institutions’’ from substance abuse treatment licensing requirements.
               October 24 Kansas Register Page 1271 (Page 3 of pdf at this link)

Interim Committee, Joint Committee on Kansas Security: November 7 and 8, 152-S. Agenda not available.
               October 24 Kansas Register Page 1271 (Page 3 of pdf at this link)

Permanent Regulations: Personal and Family Protection Act: AG's Office
               October 24 Kansas Register Page 1289 (Page 21 of pdf at this link)

Executive Appointments [October 24 Kansas Register Page 1286 (Page 18 of pdf at this link)]:
    State Representative, 9th District
    Kent Thompson, 1816 2800 St., LaHarpe, 66751.
    Succeeds Edwin Bideau, deceased.

    State Representative, 92nd District
    John Carmichael, 1475 N. Lieunnett St., Wichita, 67203.
    Succeeds Nile Dillmore, resigned.

    Barber County Attorney
    Gaten Wood, c/o Barber County Courthouse, 120 E. Washington, Medicine Lodge, 67104.
    Succeeds Richard Raleigh, resigned.

    Kansas Advisory Committee on African American Affairs
    Major Tyrone Garner, 3100 Minnesota Ave., #314E, Kansas City, KS 66102.
    Term expires June 30, 2016.
    Succeeds Jaime Rogers.

    Board of Emergency Medical Services
    Dr. Denise Miller, 18267 Aberdeen St., Stilwell, 66085.
    Term expires July 20, 2014.
    Succeeds Dr. Deborah Smith.

    Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission
    Ann Marie Carroll, 2025 N. Broadmoor St., Apt. 182, Wichita, 67206.
    Term expires June 30, 2016.
    Succeeds Maria Ysaac-Belmares.

    Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
    James Echols, 1915 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102.
    Term expires June 30, 2017.
    Succeeds Nancy Lindberg.

    Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
    Alexander Orel, 304 Mound St., Atchison, 66002.
    Term expires June 30, 2016.
    Succeeds Emily Deaver.

    Kansas Sentencing Commission
    Edward Regan, 8129 Schweiger Drive, Lenexa, 66219.
    Term expires June 30, 2015.
    Succeeds Quentin Martin.

    Kansas Sentencing Commission
    Hon. Evelyn Wilson, 3rd Judicial Dist., Shawnee County Courthouse, Suite 401, 700 S.E. 7th St., Topeka, 66603.
    Appointed as chair

October 17, 2013

S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant Program Announcement
            October 17 Kansas Register Page 1255 (Page 3 of pdf at this link)

Board of EMS: Notice of December 16 Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulations           
            October 17 Kansas Register Page 1256 (Page 4 of pdf at this link)

October 10, 2013

Notice of Hearing Crime Victims Compensation Regulations: AG's Office
               October 10 Kansas Register Page 1234 (Page 10 of pdf at this link)

Permanent Regulations: Roofing Contractors: AG's Office
               October 10 Kansas Register Page 1238 (Page 14 of pdf at this link)