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KS HB2017
KS HB2017Requiring the return of advance voting ballots by 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning elections; relating to advance voting ballots; requiring the return of such ballots by 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election; amending K.S.A. 25-1132 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Kansas election law regarding advance voting ballots by changing the deadline for receiving mail-in ballots. Currently, ballots postmarked on or before election day could be counted if received within a few days after the election. The new bill eliminates this grace period and requires all advance voting ballots to be received by the county election office by 7:00 p.m. on election day itself. This means that any ballot arriving after 7:00 p.m. on election day, even if it was mailed before the polls closed, will not be counted. The bill instructs the secretary of state to create rules and regulations to implement this change and will take effect after being published in the state statute book. This change could potentially impact voter participation, particularly for voters who rely on mail-in voting and might face mail delivery delays.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
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Other Sponsors (1)
Elections (House)
Last Action
House Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 218-N - CANCELED (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2017/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2017_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2017_00_0000.pdf |
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