HB2261Introduced in the House
Providing that Kansas highway patrols officers majors are to be within the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and a superintendent, assistant superintendent or major shall be returned to a rank with permanent status not lower than the rank held when the officer was appointed to such respective position.
Introduced by Transportation
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Providing that Kansas highway patrols officers majors are to be within the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and a superintendent, assistant superintendent or major shall be returned to a rank with permanent status not lower than the rank held when the officer was appointed to such respective position.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025
March 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Consent Calendar Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0 · March 6, 2025
40
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | Yes |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | Yes |
| Beverly Gossage | 9 | Yes |
| Mike Thompson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Transportation
House Hearing: Monday, February 10, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 582-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Transportation
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed
House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 118 Nay: 1
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Government Efficiency
Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by
Senate Consent Calendar Passed Yea: 40 Nay: 0
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 14, 2025
House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025
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