The Kansas Senate convened on February 14, 2025, to address several legislative matters, including the withdrawal and referral of multiple bills to different committees.
During the session, Senate Bill 119 was withdrawn from the Committee on Transportation and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Similarly, Senate Bill 177 was retracted from the Committee on Local Government and Transparency and Ethics, moving instead to the Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Additionally, Senate Bill 229 was taken from the Committee on Commerce and redirected to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The Senate also reviewed reports from standing committees. The Committee on Commerce recommended amendments to Senate Bill 52 and Senate Bill 199, both of which were passed as amended. Furthermore, Senate Bill 117 was approved without amendments. The Committee on Judiciary recommended amendments to Senate Bill 70, which was also passed as amended.
In closing announcements, it was noted that the Senate Committee on Commerce would meet later that day at 9:30 AM in Room 144 S. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 2:30 PM on Monday, February 17, 2025, which was approved by voice vote.
This meeting reflects ongoing legislative activities as the Kansas Senate continues to process various bills and committee recommendations.