The bill amends K.S.A. 25-4180 to enhance campaign finance regulations specifically concerning contributions related to proposed amendments to the Kansas constitution. It introduces a ban on contributions from foreign nationals, requiring individuals engaged in promoting or opposing constitutional amendments to report any contributions exceeding $50 annually. The report must include the names and addresses of contributors, the amounts contributed, and a certification that neither the individual nor the contributors have accepted foreign contributions exceeding $100,000 in the past four years. Additionally, it mandates that independent expenditures be reported within 48 hours, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties for late filings and potential misdemeanor charges for intentional failures to report.

The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 25-4180, effectively replacing it with the new provisions outlined. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in campaign financing and aims to prevent foreign influence in state constitutional matters. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book, reinforcing the state's commitment to maintaining the integrity of its electoral processes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-4180
As Amended by House Committee: 25-4180
As Amended by Senate Committee: 25-4180
Enrolled: 25-4180