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KS HB2022

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elections

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Special elections in Kansas must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March or on the same day as a general or primary election
  • Municipal bond elections must now coincide with general, primary, or special elections rather than being held within 60-90 days of compliance with legal requirements
  • Removes the previous 120-day deadline for mail ballot elections agreed upon between governing bodies and county election officers
  • School districts limited to one bond election per calendar year unless held on the same date as a primary, general, or special election
  • Exception preserved for emergency school bond elections to replace or repair facilities damaged by fire, windstorm, flood, or other casualty with state board of education approval

Legislative Description

Requiring special elections be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March or on the same day as a primary or general election.

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/20/2025
Elections1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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