The bill proposes comprehensive reforms to campaign finance regulations in Kansas, including the closure of candidate campaign accounts for elected officials who do not seek re-election or are defeated, mandating this closure within a specified timeframe after the second subsequent general election. It also renames the existing governmental ethics commission to the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission, detailing the commission's structure, member appointments, and meeting requirements. New provisions for filing independent expenditure statements are introduced, along with prohibitions on contributions made in another person's name. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in campaign finance practices.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the Kansas Statutes related to political committees, contributions, and lobbying registration. It clarifies definitions, establishes new financial thresholds for political committees, and outlines penalties for non-compliance with reporting requirements. The bill also introduces stricter regulations on gubernatorial inauguration funds, mandates electronic filing of reports, and sets a fee structure for lobbyists based on anticipated expenditures. Overall, the amendments seek to improve transparency and compliance in both campaign finance and lobbying activities in Kansas, while streamlining the associated penalties and fees.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-4119a, 25-4119b, 25-4119e, 25-4119f, 25-4142, 25-4153b, 25-4189, 25-4143, 25-4145, 25-4150, 25-4152, 25-4154, 25-4157, 25-4158a, 25-4180, 25-4186, 46-246a, 46-253, 46-263, 46-265, 46-280, 46-288, 46-295, 46-225, 74-50, 75-3036, 75-3717, 75-4302a, 75-4301, 75-4303a, 75-4301a, 75-4304, 75-4305, 75-4306, 77-440
As Amended by House Committee: 25-4119a, 25-4119b, 25-4119e, 25-4119f, 25-4142, 25-4153b, 25-4189, 25-4143, 25-4145, 25-4150, 25-4152, 25-4154, 25-4157, 25-4158a, 25-4180, 25-4186, 46-246a, 46-253, 46-263, 46-265, 46-280, 46-288, 46-295, 46-225, 74-50, 75-3036, 75-3717, 75-4302a, 75-4301, 75-4303a, 75-4301a, 75-4304, 75-4305, 75-4306, 77-440
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 25-4157, 25-4119a, 25-4119b, 25-4119e, 25-4119f, 25-4142, 25-4153b, 25-4189, 25-4143, 25-4145, 25-4150, 25-4152, 25-4154, 25-4158a, 25-4180, 25-4186, 46-246a, 46-253, 46-263, 46-265, 46-280, 46-288, 46-295, 74-50, 75-3036, 75-3717, 75-4302a, 75-4303a, 77-440
Enrolled: 25-4157a, 25-4157, 25-4119a, 25-4119b, 25-4119e, 25-4119f, 25-4142, 25-4153b, 25-4189, 25-4143, 25-4145, 25-4150, 25-4152, 25-4154, 25-4158a, 25-4180, 25-4186, 46-246a, 46-253, 46-263, 46-265, 46-280, 46-288, 46-295, 46-225, 74-50, 75-3036, 75-3717, 75-4302a, 75-4301, 75-4303a, 75-4301a, 75-4304, 75-4306, 77-440