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KS HB2492
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elections
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AI Summary
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Municipal governing bodies must notify the county election officer when a vacancy occurs and appoint a replacement by majority vote within 60 days
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If no appointment is made within 60 days, the county election officer must call a special election to be held within 45 days
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The candidate receiving the highest number of votes assumes office upon certification of election results
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Exempts municipalities that have their own vacancy-filling procedures and successfully fill vacancies within 60 days
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Amends K.S.A. 12-104a, shifting responsibility for calling special elections from the governing body to the county election officer
Legislative Description
Requiring the county election officer to call a special election to fill a vacancy within the governing body of a municipality if the position remains vacant after 60 days.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Elections
1/21/2026