HB 2799 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Requiring all persons appearing before any committee of the Kansas legislature to take an oath prior to giving testimony.

This bill requires anyone appearing before a Kansas legislative committee to take an oath before giving testimony. The chairperson of each committee would be responsible for administering the oath and recording it in the official minutes. This change applies to all witnesses, including experts, citizens, and officials who testify during committee hearings. The law takes effect once it is published in the state statute book.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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