SB347

Kansas SB347 ends the secretary of state's power to appoint election commissioners and shifts election duties to county clerks in affected counties.

Kansas SB347 modifies election administration by terminating the secretary of state's authority to appoint election commissioners. Effective July 1, 2026, no new appointments will be made. Instead, the jurisdiction, powers, and duties for conducting elections in counties with an election commissioner will be transferred to the county clerk. This includes the responsibility for managing voter registration and election processes. All election-related files and data currently under the commissioner's control will be handed over to the county clerk.