The bill amends various sections of Kansas election law, primarily focusing on the nomination process for minor political parties and the regulation of election-related conduct. It requires individuals listed on a certificate of nomination for a minor political party to accept their nomination through a notarized declaration, thereby ensuring that no person can be a nominee for more than one political party. Additionally, the bill specifies that a person who has accepted a nomination cannot become a candidate for another political party or as an independent candidate unless they have formally declined their previous nomination or withdrawn from candidacy.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the crime of false representation of an election official by establishing specific intent as a necessary element of the offense. It also extends the time frame for testing election equipment from five days to thirty days prior to an election, ensuring that the equipment is properly verified for accuracy. The bill repeals several existing statutes related to these processes, streamlining the legal framework governing elections in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-302, 25-306, 53-5a10, 25-304
S Sub for: 25-2438
Enrolled: 25-302, 25-304, 25-306, 25-2438, 25-4411, 25-4610