The bill amends various sections of Kansas election law to establish that special elections must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March or on the same day as a general or primary election. Specifically, it modifies K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 10-120 to change the timeline for calling elections related to bond issuance from within 90 days to within 60 days, aligning it with the dates of general or primary elections. Additionally, it clarifies the definition of a special election in K.S.A. 25-1115 and K.S.A. 25-2502, stating that such elections cannot occur within 45 days of a general or primary election but can coincide with those elections.

The bill also repeals existing sections of law that are inconsistent with these changes, including K.S.A. 25-2006 and K.S.A. 25-2019, which previously outlined different regulations regarding special elections. The overall intent of the legislation is to streamline the election process and ensure that special elections are conducted in a manner that aligns with general and primary elections, thereby potentially increasing voter participation and simplifying the election calendar.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-2502
As Amended by Senate Committee: 10-120, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2019, 25-2502
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 10-120, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2019, 25-2502
Enrolled: 10-120, 25-432, 12-17, 12-521, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2019, 25-2502