This bill establishes new legal provisions regarding the venue for actions challenging the constitutionality of state election laws, mandating that such actions be filed in the district court of Shawnee County. It stipulates that if any such action is filed in a different district court, it must be transferred to Shawnee County. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to monitor litigation related to signature verification requirements for advance voting and to publish any court orders that invalidate or enjoin these requirements in the Kansas Register.

The bill also amends existing statutes related to advance voting. Specifically, it modifies K.S.A. 25-1119 by removing certain eligibility criteria for advance voting and clarifying the conditions under which qualified electors may vote by advance ballot. Furthermore, it amends K.S.A. 25-1121 to update the requirements for advance voting ballot envelopes, including signature blocks for individuals assisting voters. The bill ultimately repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 25-1119 and K.S.A. 25-1121, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026, and upon publication in the Kansas Register.

Statutes affected:
Enrolled: 25-1119, 25-1214, 25-1121