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KS SB273

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All special elections in Kansas must be held on the first Tuesday in March of any year, consolidating scattered special election dates into a single annual date

  • Municipal bond elections must now coincide with a general election, primary election, or special election date, removing the previous option to hold them within 60-90 days of meeting requirements

  • School districts are limited to one special bond election per calendar year and may only hold bond elections on primary, general, or special election dates

  • Special elections cannot be held within 45 days of a general or primary election, but may occur on the same day as a general or primary election falling on the first Tuesday in March

  • Amends K.S.A. 25-2006, 25-2019, 10-120, 25-1115, and 25-2502, taking effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Requiring that special elections be held on the first Tuesday in March.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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