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KS SB93

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Utilities

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Kansas State Corporation Commission members from gubernatorial appointees to statewide elected officials serving four-year terms
  • Position one primary and general elections begin in August/November 2026; positions two and three elections begin in August/November 2028
  • Governor retains appointment authority during transition period: position one appointed through January 2027, positions two and three through January 2029
  • Gubernatorial appointments during the transition require senate confirmation and cannot result in all three commissioners belonging to the same political party
  • Chairperson salary equals the chief judge of the court of appeals; other commissioners' salaries equal court of appeals judges

Legislative Description

Providing for the statewide election of commissioners of the state corporation commission.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Utilities

1/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Utilities1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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