KansasKansas committee witnesses would swear an oath before testifying
The proposal would require anyone testifying before a Kansas legislative committee to take an oath, which the chair would arrange to be given and recorded.
What it does
Anyone testifying before a Kansas legislative committee would have to take an oath. The committee chair would ensure it is given and recorded in the minutes.
Argument forAn oath could remind witnesses that committees expect truthful testimony before they speak.
Argument againstThe oath and recording step could take meeting time and add work for committee chairs and witnesses.
More detail
People would have to take an oath before testifying, and committee chairs would ensure it is given and recorded in the minutes. This would apply to anyone testifying before any Kansas legislative committee. The oath would have to follow the form prescribed by Kansas law. The proposal says it would take effect after publication in the statute book.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- Mar 16IntroducedMinor
- Mar 16Referred to House Committee on Federal and State AffairsIntroduced
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