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KS HB2055

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elections

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor must appoint a replacement for State Treasurer or Commissioner of Insurance vacancies from the same political party as the previously elected officeholder
  • If the previous officeholder was not registered with any political party, the governor may appoint any suitable person without party restriction
  • All gubernatorial appointments to fill these vacancies require Senate confirmation under K.S.A. 75-4315b
  • Appointed officials cannot exercise any powers or duties of the office until confirmed by the Senate, except as provided by K.S.A. 46-2601
  • Amends K.S.A. 25-101b (State Treasurer) and K.S.A. 40-106 (Commissioner of Insurance)

Legislative Description

Providing for the filling of a vacancy in the office of state treasurer and the commissioner of insurance by appointment of a person of the same political party as the incumbent office holder and making such appointment subject to senate confirmation.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Elections

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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