Committee hears bill to increase penalties for large‑scale grain theft, setting a 400‑bushel threshold House Bill 2422 would make theft of at least 400 bushels of grain a severity level 6 nonperson felony; proponents told the Committee on Judiciary that a volume threshold (rather than a dollar amount) better captures typical theft patterns in rural Kansas and would give prosecutors greater charging flexibility.

Kansas is considering a new bill that would make stealing 400 bushels of grain a felony, aiming to tackle the rising tide of agricultural thefts in rural areas.

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Franklin County officials address road safety and rising farm equipment theft Officials discuss safety concerns and increased wire theft affecting local farmers in Franklin County.

Franklin County is taking urgent action to combat rising thefts that are costing farmers thousands and to ensure safer roads for vital farm equipment.

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