HB2349

Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.

Chamber Passed·3/17/25

Kansas HB2349 authorizes law enforcement to investigate scrap metal theft and establishes penalties for violations.

Kansas HB2349 amends the scrap metal theft reduction act by authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations. The act establishes criminal penalties for violations, including class B nonperson misdemeanors for first offenses and class A nonperson misdemeanors for subsequent offenses. It also permits municipalities to enact ordinances related to scrap metal, provided they do not conflict with the act.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 120–3 · Mar 17, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 120 Nay: 3

120 Yea

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3 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Senate Received and Introduced

Mar 17, 2025

House

House Engrossed on Friday, March 14, 2025