This bill amends K.S.A. 12-184b to extend the voter franchise to qualified electors living in areas subject to extraterritorial zoning or subdivision regulations. It allows cities to consider such territories outside their corporate limits as part of the city for the purposes of city elections, thereby enabling residents in these areas to participate in local governance. The bill specifies that qualified electors residing in these territories will be recognized as qualified electors of the city, and it outlines that the voting area for any city governing body member elected at large must include these territories. Additionally, if members are elected by district, at least one district must encompass the territory outside the city limits.

The bill also includes a deletion of the word "which" in subsection (b) to clarify the language regarding cities that have operated under a form of government for four or more years. Furthermore, it repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 12-184b, indicating a significant update to the law governing city elections and the inclusion of residents in extraterritorial areas. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-184b