5 March 2024
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Kansas Representative Carl Maughan has stepped down from his leadership position on the House Judiciary Committee after being arrested in Shawnee County.
KSN’s Capitol Bureau confirmed with House Republican leadership that Maughan vacated his vice chair position on the committee on Tuesday, March 5.
“He stepped down as vice chair of judiciary but will remain on the committee,” Spokeswoman for Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins Carrie Rahfaldt said. “A new vice chair will be appointed. No other committees have changed.”
Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins also responded to Rep. Maughan’s arrest. He sent the following statement on Tuesday.
“Any time there’s an instance of anyone driving under the influence, it’s concerning and something to be taken seriously,” Hawkins said. “I’m thankful that no one was hurt in the incident and appreciate law enforcement’s efforts to work through this process with Rep. Maughan.”
Carl Fredrick Alexander Maughan (Courtesy: Shawnee County Department of Corrections)
KSN’s Capitol Bureau has requested the incident report from Maughan’s arrest.
On Monday, the 52-year-old Colwich Republican was booked on suspicion of possession of a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failure to give signal when changing lanes or turning and improper driving on a laned roadway, according to the Shawnee County daily booking report.