Capitol Briefing
Topeka ? The Legislature sent Gov. Kathleen Sebelius a bill that would increase regulations of abortion clinics. Sebelius vetoed a similar bill in 2003.
- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Robert Gernon died from complications of cancer. He was 61. Gernon was appointed to the court in 2003 by then-Gov. Bill Graves.
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
The House and Senate are planning to adjourn today, until April 27.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Gov. Sebelius, I humbly request a veto for this legislation.” — Rep. Dale Swenson, R-Wichita, speaking against a bill that groups representing the elderly and disabled say will make it more difficult to sue nursing homes for abuse and neglect
12 days – The state Supreme Court has given
lawmakers until April 12 to produce a
constitutional school finance plan.