SB231

House Substitute for SB231 by Committee on Elections - 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.

Chamber Passed·3/20/25

Kansas SB231 modifies advance voting ballot applications and procedures, including identification requirements and penalties for non-compliance.

Kansas SB231 amends the process for advance voting ballot applications, requiring registered voters to submit identification when applying for such ballots. The bill specifies that applications for advance voting ballots can be filed in person or by mail, with certain deadlines. It also mandates that any solicitation of advance voting ballot applications by mail must include specific disclosures. The bill outlines penalties for violations, including civil penalties for unauthorized mailing of applications.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Mar 20, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Elections

Mar 20, 2025

House

House Received and Introduced

Mar 20, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Elections