Senate panel kills bill expanding power of residents to enact city laws

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Kansas State Capitol

A Senate panel has turned aside a proposal that would have expanded residents' ability to force cities to enact laws through initiative petitions.

The Federal and State Affairs Committee on Monday decided against moving the bill, which would have allowed residents to petition for administrative changes.

The bill came about because of a zoning controversy in Prairie Village where a judge ruled against an initiative petition last year.

The proposal drew fierce opposition . . .

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