HB2206

Renaming the Kansas governmental ethics commission to the Kansas public disclosure commission, defining terms in the campaign finance act, requiring the filing of statements of independent expenditures, prohibiting agreements requiring contributions in the name of another and requiring the termination of unused campaign finance accounts.

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Renames the Kansas governmental ethics commission to the Kansas public disclosure commission, defines terms, requires independent expenditure.

Kansas HB2206 renames the Kansas governmental ethics commission to the Kansas public disclosure commission. It defines terms such as "governmental entity," "lobbying," and "public funds." The bill requires the filing of statements of independent expenditures and prohibits agreements requiring contributions in the name of another person. It also mandates the termination of unused campaign finance accounts. The commission is responsible for accepting and disposing of gifts and donations, and it can assess civil penalties for non-compliance.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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44 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

Mar 7, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Reengrossed on Thursday, March 27, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 31, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025