Governor Signs, Calls, Warns

Governor signs disaster declaration, calls for special session, warns of grave consequences to state without legislative action

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[On May 26, 2020,] Governor Laura Kelly announced a series of actions her administration is taking to respond to the emergency situation COVID-19 currently presents to the economy and to public safety.

1. After careful review, Kelly has vetoed House Bill 2054. This sweeping, hastily crafted legislation pushed through the Kansas Legislature last week includes provisions that will damage Kansas’ abil…