TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas House on Tuesday advanced a bill to allow the state commission that certifies law enforcement officers to close records about officers who have been fired or disciplined.

The bill would exempt the list of registered police officers, records on officers who are fired and complaints against officers from the Kansas Open Records Act. They would be personnel and investigatory records.

House members gave first-round approval to the bill on a voice vote. The chamber expects to take a final vote Wednesday to determine whether the bill goes to the Senate.

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