This bill amends various sections of Kansas election law to establish new requirements for special elections. It mandates that special elections be held either on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March or on the same day as a general or primary election. The bill also modifies the timeline for calling elections related to bond issuance by municipalities, reducing the maximum time frame from 90 days to 60 days, and specifies that elections cannot be held within 45 days of a general or primary election unless they coincide with those elections.

Additionally, the bill repeals several existing statutes related to election procedures, including definitions and restrictions on special elections. Notably, it removes the provision that previously allowed special elections to be held on mutually agreed dates between governing bodies and county election officers, thereby standardizing the timing of these elections. The changes aim to streamline the election process and ensure that special elections are conducted in a more organized manner, aligning them with general election dates to potentially increase voter participation.

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