This bill amends K.S.A. 64-101 to allow counties with a population of 100,000 or more to publish legal notices on an official county website instead of in a newspaper. The governing body of each city and the board of county commissioners must designate an official newspaper for legal publications, which must meet specific criteria, including being published at least weekly and having general paid circulation in the county. However, for counties with a population of 10,000 or more, there is an alternative provision that allows the designation of a website as the official publication platform, provided it meets certain accessibility and content approval requirements.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 64-101, which may indicate a significant shift in how legal publications are handled in Kansas. The new provisions aim to modernize the process of legal notifications by utilizing digital platforms, ensuring that the information is accessible to the public without any fees or restrictions. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 64-101