HB2503

Repealing the mail ballot election act.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26
Introduced Text

Repeals the mail ballot election act and makes changes to election procedures.

Kansas HB2503 repeals the mail ballot election act and makes changes to election procedures. It modifies the process for applying for advance voting ballots, including requiring identification for mail applications. It also changes rules for counting votes, including rules for provisional ballots and write-in votes. The bill makes changes to the election calendar, requiring certain notices to be published in newspapers. It also makes changes to the rules for county extension councils and irrigation districts. The bill goes into effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 72–50 · Feb 24
Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
20
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 72 Nay: 50

72 Yea

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50 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Feb 25

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Feb 24

Senate

Senate Received and Introduced

Feb 19

House

House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 72 Nay: 50