The bill amends K.S.A. 25-4169a to prohibit the use of public assets, including funds, vehicles, and employee time, by state or municipal officers and employees to advocate for or against state constitutional amendments and other ballot questions. It clarifies that these prohibitions do not apply to incumbent officers campaigning for re-election or to the statutory duties of the commission on judicial performance. Additionally, the bill allows for the neutral dissemination of information regarding ballot questions but prohibits directed mass communications related to such questions.

The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 25-4169a, streamlining the legal language and reinforcing the restrictions on the use of public resources for political advocacy. Violations of these provisions are classified as a class C misdemeanor, emphasizing the seriousness of adhering to these regulations. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that public resources are not misused for political purposes, maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-4169a, 12-105a