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House adopts bill declaring antisemitism against state policy; amendment to expand to racism ruled not germane
Summary
Lawmakers passed a bill declaring antisemitism against state public policy using the IHRA definition. A floor amendment to broaden the act to a general anti‑discrimination measure (adding "racism") was ruled not germane by the chair and that ruling was sustained; the bill passed on final action.
TOPEKA — The Kansas House on Wednesday passed legislation declaring antisemitism contrary to public policy and adopting a definition used by several public bodies. During floor debate Representative Winn proposed amending the bill to broaden its scope to cover "discrimination" and explicitly add the word "racism." The chair ruled the amendment not germane; members debated and ultimately sustained the chair’s ruling by roll call.
Representative Estes, the bill carrier,…
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