New rules allows breastfeeding in Kansas House

 

January 23, 2019



TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Female lawmakers are now able to breastfeed in the Kansas House.

The Kansas City Star reports lawmakers approved the breastfeeding provision Tuesday as part of a package or rules for the chamber.

Rep. Ponka-We Victors, a Wichita Democrat who offered the rule change, says the House rules should be updated to reflect the makeup of the chamber's members.

Rep. Susan Humphries, a Wichita Republican, said the breastfeeding on the House floor hadn't been an issue in the past even though House rules didn't take a stance on the issue. She questioned whether it was necessary to...



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