SB452Introduced in the Senate
Including federal law enforcement officers in the definition of law enforcement officer that is used in certain crimes and traffic provisions and clarifying that enforcement of a federal law is covered under the tort claims act.
Introduced by Federal and State Affairs
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Including federal law enforcement officers in the definition of law enforcement officer that is used in certain crimes and traffic provisions and clarifying that enforcement of a federal law is covered under the tort claims act.
Where it stands
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 31 Nay: 7 · March 5, 2026
31
Yes
7
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Hill | 70 | Yes |
| Silas Miller | 86 | No |
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | No |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | No |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Absent |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | No |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | No |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Francisco was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Francisco was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Holscher
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Holscher was rejected Yea: 8 Nay: 30
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 31 Nay: 7
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
House Hearing: Monday, March 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Holscher) (amendment)
- House Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
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