SB394

House Substitute for SB 394 by Committee on Elections - Relating to signature verification for advance voting ballots, concerning court orders that invalidate or enjoin signature verification triggering a return to allowing advance voting only if certain conditions exist, establishing venue in the district court in Shawnee county for all constitutional challenges to election laws.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Kansas SB394 amends signature verification requirements for advance voting ballots and establishes procedures for court orders invalidating signature.

Kansas SB394 modifies the signature verification requirements for advance voting ballots, ensuring the advance ballot envelope includes a statement affirming the signer's authority to sign on behalf of the voter. It repeals existing sections and establishes that if a court invalidates or enjoins signature verification, advance voting by mail will be permitted only if specific conditions are met. The bill also sets the venue for constitutional challenges to election laws in the district court in Shawnee County.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–11 · Mar 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 26 Nay: 11

26 Yea

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11 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

Feb 2

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

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

Mar 10

House

House Received and Introduced

Mar 10

House

House Referred to Committee on Elections