This bill amends K.S.A. 20-123 to enhance transparency regarding the supreme court nominating commission by requiring that certain records be made public under the open records act. It establishes that the commission is considered a public body and is subject to the open meetings act. The commission is restricted from holding closed or executive meetings except for discussions related to sensitive financial information or background checks of judicial candidates. Additionally, the bill specifies that no rules can be adopted that would prevent the disclosure of the commission's records, which must include the names and cities of residence of nominees, while allowing for the closure of sensitive financial information.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 20-123, thereby consolidating the new provisions into a single, updated legal framework. The intent of these changes is to promote accountability and public access to the workings of the nominating commission while still protecting certain sensitive information related to judicial candidates. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 20-123