The bill amends K.S.A. 25-2436, establishing the "transparency in revenues underwriting elections act," which prohibits election officials and governmental agencies from accepting or expending funds from the federal government for election-related activities unless such expenditures are approved by the legislature. Specifically, it states that no election official can knowingly accept or spend money from any person or the federal government for election administration unless authorized by acts of appropriation or state law. Additionally, any federal funds received must be used only for purposes authorized by the corresponding act of Congress, with an exception for election security expenditures.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies definitions related to election officials, the federal government, and other entities involved in elections. It also outlines that violations of this section are classified as a severity level 9, nonperson felony. The existing section of K.S.A. 25-2436 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the Kansas register.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-2436
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 25-2436
As Amended by House Committee: 25-2436
Enrolled: 25-2436