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KS HB2726

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the threshold to remove a district court judge from office from a majority (over 50%) to 40% of votes cast against retention
  • Applies to judicial districts using nonpartisan selection of judges under K.S.A. 20-2901
  • Judges not retained become ineligible for nomination or appointment to district court in that judicial district for four years after their term expires
  • Amends K.S.A. 20-2908 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Decreasing the number of votes required to not retain a judge of the district court in office from a majority to 40% in judicial districts that have nonpartisan selection of judges and retention elections.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Elections

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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