The bill amends existing campaign finance laws in Kansas by specifying the allocation of contributions between primary and general elections. It establishes that all contributions and expenditures received from January 1 following a general election until the next primary election will be allocated to the primary election. Additionally, contributions and expenditures from the date of the primary election through December 31 following the next general election will be allocated to the general election. This amendment aims to clarify the timing and categorization of campaign funds.

Furthermore, the bill provides exceptions to the automatic termination of candidate campaign accounts. Specifically, it states that accounts holding more than $1,000 or with liabilities exceeding that amount will not be subject to automatic termination. The bill also repeals certain sections of the current law, specifically K.S.A. 25-4149 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-4190, to streamline the regulations surrounding campaign finance.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-4190
As Amended by House Committee: 25-4149, 25-4190