HB2452

Changing the timing of city, school, community college and certain other municipality elections to fall in even-numbered years and requiring the term of office of municipal elected officials to be either two years or four years.

Introduced·1/15/26

Kansas HB2452 changes election timing for cities, school districts, and community colleges to even-numbered years and mandates two- or four-year.

Kansas HB2452 modifies election schedules for cities, school districts, community colleges, and certain other municipalities to occur in even-numbered years. It also mandates that the terms of office for elected officials in these municipalities be either two years or four years. The bill includes provisions for staggered terms to ensure continuity in governance. It affects the timing of primary and general elections, ensuring they align with the new schedule. The changes apply to elections held after January 1, 2028.

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Calendar

Jan 20

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Jan 26

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Elections

Jan 20

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N