The bill establishes new procedures 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 candidates nominated by a newly formed joint committee on vacancy appointments, which must be composed of members from both houses of the legislature. The bill specifies that the appointee must belong to the same political party as the incumbent and have been registered with that party for the preceding six years. Additionally, the timeline for the governor to make an appointment has been extended from two to three calendar days after receiving the committee's recommendations.

Key amendments include the requirement for the secretary of state to certify the appointment before the appointee can take office, ensuring compliance with the new selection process. The bill also repeals previous statutes related to vacancy appointments, thereby streamlining the process and establishing clearer guidelines. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the accountability and transparency of the appointment process for these significant state offices.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-101b, 40-106, 25-318
As Amended by Senate Committee: 25-101b, 40-106, 25-318
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 25-101b, 40-106, 25-318