SB314

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.

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB314 prohibits government officers and employees from using public assets to advocate for or against constitutional amendments and ballot.

Kansas SB314 amends state law to prohibit the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for or against proposed amendments to the Kansas constitution and ballot questions. This includes the use of public funds, vehicles, machinery, equipment, supplies, and employee time. The prohibition does not apply to incumbent officers campaigning for reelection or their personal staff. Violators face a class C misdemeanor. The bill also repeals the existing section K.S.A. 25-4169a and takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Where it stands

Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 28

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 28

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S

Jan 13

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Jan 12

Senate

Senate Introduced