This bill amends the 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 bill raises the contribution limit for candidates for governor and lieutenant governor 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 contribution limits for party committees, allowing for unlimited contributions to and from these entities. It also clarifies definitions related to jurisdiction for local offices and establishes that contributions from unemancipated children will be attributed to their parents. The bill aims to modernize campaign finance regulations in Kansas by adjusting contribution limits to reflect inflation and removing restrictions that may hinder party committee funding.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-4153