The bill amends K.S.A. 25-1132 regarding the handling of advance voting ballots in Kansas. It specifies that all advance voting ballots received by the county election officer or at polling places by the closing time on election day must be delivered to the appropriate special election board. Additionally, it establishes a new deadline for the receipt of advance voting ballots by mail, which is set at 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election, rather than the previous deadline of three days following the election.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing K.S.A. 25-1132, indicating a significant change in the legal framework governing advance voting ballots. The Secretary of State is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement the new provisions outlined in the amended section. This legislation aims to streamline the process for counting advance voting ballots and ensure timely delivery and canvassing.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-1132