Bill > HB2018

This bill modifies Kansas election law to prevent county election officers from disqualifying active military members, their spouses, or dependents from serving as poll workers based solely on residency or registered voter status. The bill requires that poll workers be United States citizens living in Kansas and clarifies the definition of an "active military member" as any person with full-time duty status in the U.S. armed forces, including national guard and reserve members. The legislation amends existing statutes to remove previous residency requirements for poll workers, specifically K.S.A. 25-2804, and ensures that military-connected individuals can serve as poll workers regardless of their specific local voting registration. The bill also maintains other existing qualifications for poll workers, such as age restrictions (allowing 16-year-olds with specific recommendations) and prohibitions on candidates serving as poll workers. By making these changes, the bill aims to increase the pool of potential poll workers and provide more opportunities for military-connected individuals to participate in the electoral process.

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Elections (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2018/