This bill amends various sections of Kansas election law to establish that all special elections must be held on the first Tuesday in March. Specifically, it modifies K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 10-120, K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 25-1115, K.S.A. 25-2006, and K.S.A. 25-2019 to reflect this new requirement. The bill removes previous provisions that allowed special elections to be held within 60 days of a general election or on different dates, thereby consolidating the timing of special elections to a single date each year.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections that conflict with this new mandate, ensuring clarity and consistency in the scheduling of elections. The changes aim to streamline the election process and provide a clear framework for when special elections can occur, thereby enhancing voter participation and administrative efficiency. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-2006, 25-2019, 10-120, 25-1115, 25-2502