The bill amends campaign contribution limits in Kansas by increasing the maximum allowable contributions for various political offices and eliminating limits on contributions to or by party committees. Specifically, the contribution limit for candidates for governor and lieutenant governor is raised from $2,000 to $4,000 for each primary and general election. Similarly, the limit for members of the House of Representatives and local offices with populations under 50,000 is increased from $500 to $1,000, while the limit for state senators and members of the state board of education is raised from $1,000 to $2,000. Additionally, the bill introduces a mechanism for automatic increases in these limits based on the consumer price index, which will be published by the commission every two years.

Furthermore, the bill repeals existing provisions that set specific contribution limits for party committees, thereby allowing for unlimited contributions to and from these entities. The legislation also clarifies definitions related to contributions and establishes that any political funds collected that were not previously subject to reporting requirements will now fall under the new contribution limitations. Overall, this bill aims to modernize and adjust the campaign finance framework in Kansas to reflect current economic conditions and enhance the role of party committees in political financing.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 25-4153
As introduced: 25-4153