As Kansas lawmakers consider a bill proposing a constitutional amendment requiring most counties to continue electing sheriffs, Riley County police administration are staying neutral in light of a provision grandfathering in municipalities that abolished the office prior to 2022. HCR 5022 was before the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday, having received the House’s go-ahead on a voice vote in February. If approved by two thirds of both bodies, 104 of Kansas’ 105 counties without consolidated police forces will be required to maintain the office of sheriff and ensures they can only be removed from office by recall or the State attorney general. The amendment will be on the November ballot if it reaches the necessary threshold.
Source: 1350 KMAN
