SB451

House Substitute for SB451 by House Committee on Elections - Clarifying when contributions may be accepted for the primary and general elections, prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to voters, requiring campaign finance treasurer reports to include the products and services provided by vendors, requiring reporting of small contributions to the public disclosure commission.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Clarifies campaign contribution rules and reporting requirements for Kansas elections.

The bill amends Kansas election laws to clarify when contributions can be accepted for primary and general elections. It prohibits government officers and employees from using public assets to advocate for proposed constitutional amendments and ballot questions. The bill also mandates that campaign finance treasurer reports include details of products and services provided by vendors, such as advertising agencies and political consultants. Additionally, it requires the reporting of small contributions to the public disclosure commission.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 25
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

Feb 10

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

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

Mar 3

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N

Feb 25

House

House Received and Introduced