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KS SB314
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Shane
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and municipal officers and employees from using public funds, vehicles, equipment, supplies, or compensated work time to promote or oppose Kansas constitutional amendments or any ballot questions submitted to voters
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Expands existing law that already banned such public resource use for advocating for or against candidates to now include ballot measures and constitutional amendments
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Exempts incumbent officers campaigning for reelection, personal staff of elected officers, the Commission on Judicial Performance's statutory duties, and government-provided internet connectivity
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Requires municipalities to give equal access to all candidates if they allow political document distribution in government-owned or leased buildings
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Violations constitute a Class C misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for or against proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to qualified electors.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
1/28/2026