The Senate Chamber Proceedings on January 31, 2025, focused on several key legislative items and committee reports. The meeting began with Senator Hoelscher introducing multiple bills, including Senate Bill 137 concerning campaign finance, Senate Bill 138 related to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act, Senate Bill 139 addressing Crimes, Punishment, and Criminal Procedure, and Senate Bill 140 concerning school districts. These bills were presented by their respective committees: Federal and State Affairs, Judiciary, Financial Institutions and Insurance, and Education.
Following the introduction of the bills, the clerk read reports from standing committees. Notably, the Committee on Education submitted a report recommending the approval of Kathy Wolf Moore as a member of the Kansas Board of Regents. This appointment was referred to the Senate for consideration.
As the meeting progressed, Senator Kloos made a motion to adjourn the session until 2:30 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025. The motion was put to a vote, and the session concluded with a majority in favor of the adjournment.
Overall, the meeting addressed significant legislative proposals and concluded with plans for the next session, highlighting the ongoing work of the Kansas Senate in shaping state policy.