This bill mandates that state elected officials and certain local government elected officials must be residents of the state and their respective districts at the time of election or appointment, and they must maintain this residency throughout their term. The bill amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.), including K.S.A. 22a-102, 25-101a, 25-2020, 40-109, 71-1414, and 80-202, as well as K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-1903, while repealing the existing sections. Key provisions include that candidates for various offices, such as district attorney, governor, and school board members, must remain qualified electors residing in their respective districts, with failure to do so resulting in an immediate vacancy.

Additionally, the bill makes specific amendments to the language regarding filing deadlines for candidacy, changing references from "12 noon" to "12:00 p.m." in several sections. It also modifies the language concerning the number of signatures required for petitions, changing "not less than" to "not fewer than" in multiple instances. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that elected officials are accountable to the communities they serve by requiring their ongoing residency in the relevant districts.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-1903, 25-101a, 25-2020, 40-109, 71-1414, 80-202
Enrolled: 25-1903, 25-101a, 25-2020, 40-109, 71-1414, 80-202