Kansas National Guard's COVID-19 vaccine mandate leads to legislative inquiry. Does it violate state

Kansas National Guard's COVID-19 vaccine mandate leads to legislative inquiry. Does it violate state law?


As the Kansas National Guard implements the first phase of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a groups of legislators are raising questions of potential conflict with state law.

Rep. Pat Proctor, R-Leavenworth, sent a legislative inquiry to the Adjutant General of the National Guard on Tuesday. His letter seeks answers on whether the order runs afoul of a law passed last session that bars state funds from being used to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Proctor's question is under what legal authority the vaccines are being mandated.

A spokesperson for Maj. Gen. David Weishaar, the Adjutant General, did not immediately respond to a Capital-Journal request for information.

National Guard in 'education phase' of vaccine mandate

The National Guard has apparently already started the first phase of its vaccination requirement, according to a copy of a warning order provided by Proctor. The warning order, dated Sept. 24, indicates the education phase of the vaccine mandate began immediately.

Read more: https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/10/13/does-kansas-national-guard-covid-vaccine-mandate-violate-state-law/8420816002/
(Topeka Capital-Journal)