Legislation

Columbus Day elevates a violent moment in history that is part of the cultural erasure of Native Americans. Indigenous People’s Day is a step toward the visibility and representation of nations that have existed long before that moment, and will continue to enrich this country long after.

It is precisely our reverence for the rule of law, liberty, and democracy that moves us to support HB 2018 and HB 2042. We are delighted to see that both bills would remove prosecutorial authority from a state agency that is not equipped to exercise that authority.

The 2019 Kansas Legislative Session convened on Monday, January 14. Check back here for updates on bills, upcoming events, and other information the ACLU of Kansas is watching during this legislative session.

We fully affirm the efforts of the City of Merriam to be a welcoming place that protects freedom for all.

The ACLU of Kansas has the following priorities for the 2019 Kansas legislative session.

SB 421 would require boards and commissions that grant occupational licenses to specify any criminal history that would disqualify a candidate, and ensure that any prior criminal record could not be used to disqualify the candidate after five years.

The ACLU of Kansas strongly supports SB 264. SB 264 would amend existing law to ensure that all registered voters, including those unable to sign for reason of disability, are able to cast a ballot.

he ACLU of Kansas strongly opposes HB 2643. This bill would effectively repeal Kansas’s in-state tuition law, limiting access to higher education for Kansas youth solely on the basis of their immigration status and without regard for their scholastic achievement or merit.