This bill establishes a presidential preference primary election in Kansas for the year 2028 and every four years thereafter. It aligns the date of special elections in March with the presidential preference primary election date. The bill amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, specifically K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-432, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2311, 25-2502, 25-4501a, 25-4505, and 25-4506, while repealing the existing sections. Notably, it specifies that the presidential preference primary election will occur on the first Tuesday in March, starting in 2028, and outlines the procedures for conducting these elections.

Additionally, the bill includes various amendments to existing definitions and regulations regarding elections. For instance, it modifies the definition of "special election" to exclude elections held on the same date as a presidential preference primary election. It also changes the timeline for voter registration processing related to presidential preference primaries, increasing the deadline for applications from 21 days to 31 days before the election. Furthermore, the bill updates the timeline for county boards of canvassers to meet and report results following the primary election, ensuring that the process aligns with the new election schedule.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-432, 12-17, 12-521, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2311, 25-2502, 25-4501a, 25-4505, 25-4506
As Amended by House Committee: 25-432, 12-17, 12-521, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2311, 25-2502, 25-4501a, 25-4505, 25-4506