This bill amends the Kansas statutes regarding the filling of 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 confirmed by the state senate before the appointee can exercise any powers or duties associated with the office.

Specifically, the bill amends K.S.A. 25-101b and K.S.A. 40-106, removing the term "some" when referring to the appointment of a suitable person and clarifying that the appointee must be registered with the same political party as the previous officeholder. The bill also repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 25-101b and K.S.A. 40-106, ensuring that the new provisions take effect following their publication in the statute book.

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