The bill amends existing Kansas election laws regarding the nomination procedures for elected office. It specifies that recognized political parties can nominate candidates through delegate or mass conventions or caucuses, and mandates that a certificate of nomination be filed. The bill introduces a requirement for nominees to submit a signed declaration accepting their nomination, which must be notarized. Additionally, it imposes restrictions on individuals accepting multiple nominations for the same office and outlines the conditions under which a person may switch political parties or run as an independent candidate after accepting a nomination.

Key amendments include the removal of certain phrases to streamline the nomination process, such as deleting references to the necessity of including the place of residence in the signatures on nomination certificates. The bill also clarifies that no individual may accept more than one nomination for the same office and establishes that the Secretary of State will enforce these provisions for federal and state offices, while county election officers will oversee county and township offices. The existing sections of K.S.A. 25-302, 25-304, and 25-306 are repealed, indicating a significant overhaul of the nomination process.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-302, 25-306, 53-5a10, 25-304