June 8, 2020 •
Kansas Legislature Passes Emergency Power Bill, Adjourns Special Session
The Kansas Legislature adjourned its special session on June 5 after passing legislation to amend Gov. Laura Kelly’s emergency powers.
House Bill 2054 provides oversight on the governor’s ability to distribute federal aid and close businesses for longer than 15 days at a time. It also gives the Kansas Board of Education the power to close schools.
The bill further prevents the governor from using emergency powers to seize ammunition.
Additionally, the bill limits the sale of firearms during a declared state of emergency, including for COVID-19.
The measure has been sent to the governor’s desk for signature.
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