Residents concerned about the potential impact of a new state law on human trafficking are encouraged to stop by the Lyon County History Center for an event Friday evening.
The Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission, a state government agency, is presenting an information session on House Bill 2350, which created the crimes of human smuggling and aggravated human smuggling and passed both chambers of the Legislature despite a veto from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. All lawmakers representing Lyon County — 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia, 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber of Emporia, 13th District Representative Duane Droge of Eureka and 76th District Representative Eric Smith of Burlington, all Republicans — voted for the bill. Governor Kelly has said the bill was the end result of a “rushed process” and said there would be unintended impacts on agriculture and encroachment into personal lives.
The seminar includes background on the new law, as well as discussions about legislative processes and training on advocacy efforts. A panel discussion will also be part of the event.
The seminar is from 6-8 pm and is free to attend. Dinner will be provided.
