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KS SB5
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits election officials from accepting or spending money from any private person for election administration unless authorized by state appropriation or law
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Prohibits state and local governmental agencies from accepting or spending federal government funds for elections or election-related activities (including voter registration and voter assistance) without legislative approval
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Exempts federal funds designated for election security from the prohibition
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Exempts fees collected by election officials as required by law and campaign contributions for county clerk candidates
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Violations constitute a severity level 9 nonperson felony
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the use of funds provided by the United States government for the conduct of elections and election-related activities unless approved by the legislature.
Last Action
House Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 87 Nay: 37
4/10/2025