SB65

House Substitute for SB 65 by House Committee on Elections - Removing cities, counties, school districts and community colleges from the mail ballot election law; authorizing the election of directors by irrigation districts by mail ballot; requiring qualified electors deliver advance ballots unless otherwise provided by federal law.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

Kansas SB65 modifies mail ballot election laws for irrigation districts, removing restrictions for cities, counties, school districts, and community.

Kansas SB65 amends the mail ballot election law by removing restrictions for cities, counties, school districts, and community colleges. It authorizes irrigation districts to elect directors by mail ballot and requires qualified electors to deliver advance ballots unless federal law provides otherwise. The bill specifies election procedures, including the establishment of voting areas, the appointment of election boards, and the canvassing and certification of election results.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate 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 26

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Mar 18

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 - CANCELED

Feb 26

House

House Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N