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KS SCR1608
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
J.R. Claeys
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Kansas Constitution (Article 5, Section 1) to explicitly require voters be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the voting area where they seek to vote
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Requires two-thirds approval from both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives to place the amendment on the ballot
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Scheduled for voter approval or rejection at the November 2026 general election, unless a special election is called sooner by concurrent resolution
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Preserves existing exceptions allowing former residents to vote by absentee ballot for presidential elections (per federal law) and for state elections within a prescribed period after moving to a different Kansas voting area
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Sponsored by 30 Republican state senators, including J.R. Claeys as primary sponsor
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
2/11/2025