The following release by Uncork Kansas inaccurately states that some committee members voted "yes" in favor of HB 2206 and some committee members voted "no" - when, in fact, there was no vote to approve the bill. There were motions to amend and a motion to table - but no vote was taken to pass or to not pass the bill. Even more incredibly, Uncork Kansas states that Rep. Marvin Kleeb voted "yes", when he actually did not vote at all during the meeting, because he is the Chairman and presided over the debate. KABR takes accurate reporting seriously, and our reports aim to give you accurate and specific information.

House Commerce Committee Votes to Table HB 2206

Mar20, 2013 In the Headlines

Dear Uncork Kansas Supporters:

We’re disappointed to report that Monday, March 18, 2013, the House Commerce Committee voted to table HB 2206. As you’re familiar, this was the bill that would have made it legal for Kansas consumers to buy full strength beer and wine from a grocery or convenience store.

However, we are not giving up. You and thousands more have expressed your desire to see this legislation passed. We’re committed to continuing our work at the legislative level to enact a law that would finally let consumers decide where they purchase legal alcohol products.

We need your help to do it. Legislators need to hear from you in the form of personal emails, calls, letters, visits to local legislative forums, and social media posts. Please share your voice.

Below is the list of legislators in the House committee and how they voted on Monday’s legislation. Please take a minute to call or email the legislators in the House committee who voted “yes” and thank them for looking out for Kansas consumers.

Voted “YES” in support of HB2206 and consumer choice:

Rep. Marvin Kleeb
Phone: 785 296-7680
Email: marvin.kleeb@house.ks.gov

Rep. Gene Suellentrop
Phone: 785 296-7681
Email: gene.suellentrop@house.ks.gov

Rep. J. R. Claeys
Phone: 785 296-7670
Email: jrclaeys@house.ks.gov

Rep. Travis Couture-Lovelady
Phone: 785 296-4683
Email: travis.couture-lovelady@house.ks.gov

Rep. Mark Hutton
Phone: 785 296-7673
Email: mark.hutton@house.ks.gov

Rep. Josh Powell
Phone: 785 296-7674
Email: joshua.powell@house.ks.gov

Rep. Allan Rothlisberg
Phone: 785 296-7653
Email: allan.rothlisberg@house.ks.gov

Rep. Ron Ryckman Jr.
Phone: 785 296-6287
Email: ron.ryckman@house.ks.gov

Voted “NO” to letting you decide where to purchase beer and wine:

- Rep. Stan Frownfelter

- Rep. Steve Brunk