HB2569

Requiring actions challenging the constitutionality of an election statute to be brought in the district court of Shawnee county and providing a conditional amendment to limit advance voting if a court order invalidates or enjoins the signature verification requirement.

Vetoed·4/9/26

Kansas HB2569 mandates that challenges to election statutes be filed in Shawnee County's district court and conditionally limits advance voting if.

Kansas HB2569 requires any legal action challenging the constitutionality of state election laws to be filed in the district court of Shawnee County. If such an action is filed elsewhere, the court must transfer it to Shawnee County. Additionally, the bill conditionally limits advance voting if a court order invalidates or enjoins the signature verification requirement.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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45 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

Feb 10

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Apr 10

House

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Wednesday, April 8, 2026