HB2019

Authorizing the board of county commissioners to appoint a person to fill a vacancy in a county-elected office when no candidate runs for such office.

Introduced·1/16/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2019 allows the board of county commissioners to appoint someone to fill a vacant county-elected office when no candidate runs for election.

Kansas HB2019 provides that the board of county commissioners can appoint a qualified person to fill a vacant county-elected office if no candidate stands for election. This applies to positions such as county attorney, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, or register of deeds. The act takes effect after its publication in the statute book.

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Elections Committee
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History

Jan 16, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 16, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Elections