The bill amends K.S.A. 19-3419 to change the structure of election administration in counties with populations exceeding 125,000. It establishes that, starting July 1, 2025, the office of county election commissioner will be eliminated, and all responsibilities related to the conduct and supervision of elections will be transferred to the county clerk. The bill specifies that the secretary of state will no longer appoint individuals to the position of county election commissioner, and upon any vacancy, the county clerk will assume all jurisdiction, powers, and duties previously held by the election commissioner. Additionally, all relevant election-related documents and records will be transferred to the county clerk.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing K.S.A. 19-3419, effectively removing the legal framework for the election commissioner position. This change aims to streamline election administration by consolidating responsibilities under the county clerk's office, thereby eliminating the need for a separate election commissioner role. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 19-3419
As introduced: 19-3419