The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Either independently or with our partners in various and diverse coalitions, we work to protect civil liberties for all Kansans by either placing, supporting, altering, or defeating legislation that would threaten those civil liberties.
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Jan 23, 2017
HB 2001
Jan 23, 2017
HB 2001
ACLU Testimony - HB 2001
Position: Oppose
Eliminating the reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies concerning civil asset seizures and forfeitures.
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Jul 15, 2016
Title IX Guidance
Jul 15, 2016
Title IX Guidance
ACLU Comments - Title IX Guidance
Position: Support
ACLU comments on best practices to protect transgender students from discrimination in schools after the State Department issue of Guidance on May 13, 2016.
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May 12, 2016
K.A.R. 28-17-20
May 12, 2016
K.A.R. 28-17-20
ACLU Comments - K.A.R. 28-17-20
Position: Oppose
Changes proposed to administrative policy, which relates to the process for making changes to birth certificates.
COMMENTS OF DR. MICAH W. KUBIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,...
TESTIMONY OF DR. MICAH W. KUBIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KANSAS
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Feb 17, 2016
HB 2681
Feb 17, 2016
HB 2681
ACLU Testimony - HB 2681
Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Support
Status: Died in Committee
Requiring an opportunity for diversion in certain circumstances
TESTIMONY OF DR. MICAH W. KUBIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF KANSAS
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Feb 16, 2016
HB 2639
Feb 16, 2016
HB 2639
ACLU Testimony - HB 2639
Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Oppose
Status: Died in Committee
Enacting the emergency observation and treatment act; using licensed crisis recovery centers for emergency observation and treatment of persons with mental illness, substance use disorders and co-occurring...