HB2451

Prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for or against proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to qualified electors.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26

Kansas HB2451 prohibits state and municipal officers and employees from using public assets to advocate for or against constitutional amendments and.

Kansas HB2451 amends existing law to prohibit state and municipal officers and employees from using public funds, vehicles, equipment, or supplies, or their time, to advocate for or against constitutional amendments and ballot questions. Exceptions include responding to inquiries in a neutral manner and publishing neutral information to educate the public. Violations are classified as a class C misdemeanor. The act also repeals the existing section and takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 88–36 · Feb 18
Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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36 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 22

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Feb 19

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Feb 18

House

House Engrossed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Feb 18

House

House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 88 Nay: 36