This bill amends the Kansas statutes regarding the appointment process for filling vacancies in the offices of the state treasurer and the commissioner of insurance. It mandates that the governor appoint a person from the same political party as the incumbent to fill any vacancy in these offices. Additionally, the bill requires that such appointments be subject to confirmation by the state senate, ensuring that no appointee can exercise their duties until they have received this confirmation.

The bill specifically amends K.S.A. 25-101b and K.S.A. 40-106, removing the term "some" when referring to the suitable person to be appointed, and clarifying that the appointee must be registered with the same political party as the previous officeholder. The existing sections of these statutes are repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-101b, 40-106