The bill establishes a new process for filling vacancies in the offices of United States senator, state treasurer, and commissioner of insurance in Kansas. It mandates that the governor appoint a temporary replacement from a list of three nominees provided by a newly formed joint committee on vacancy appointments, which consists of members from both the state senate and house of representatives. The nominees must be from the same political party as the incumbent and have been registered with that party for the two general elections preceding the vacancy. The bill also includes provisions for the certification of appointments by the secretary of state and outlines the procedures for legislative consideration of the nominees.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws regarding the appointment process for the state treasurer and commissioner of insurance, aligning them with the new vacancy appointment framework. It repeals previous sections of law that are no longer applicable and ensures that the new provisions are severable, meaning that if any part is found unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The act will take effect upon publication in the Kansas register.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-101b, 40-106, 25-318
As Amended by House Committee: 25-101b, 40-106, 25-318