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KS HCR5004

KS HCR5004
Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
02/06/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A PROPOSITION to amend section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the Kansas Constitution to explicitly state that only individuals who are citizens of the United States, at least 18 years old, and reside in the specific voting area where they wish to cast their ballot are qualified to vote in Kansas. The amendment also includes provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws regarding voting for presidential electors and allows for continued voting rights in a former residence under specific circumstances related to moving within the state or out of state for presidential elections. The resolution requires a two-thirds vote in both the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate to be placed on the ballot for voters to approve or reject, with the proposed amendment to be submitted at the general election in November 2026, or sooner if a special election is called.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (47)

Pat Proctor (R)* Francis Awerkamp (R),  Brad Barrett (R),  Emil Bergquist (R),  Doug Blex (R),  Lauren Bohi (R),  Sherri Brantley (R),  Ron Bryce (R),  Dave Buehler (R),  Nathan Butler (R),  Blake Carpenter (R),  Shawn Chauncey (R),  Ken Collins (R),  Duane Droge (R),  Ronald Ellis (R),  Charlotte Esau (R),  Robyn Essex (R),  Brett Fairchild (R),  Shannon Francis (R),  Dan Goddard (R),  Dale Helwig (R),  Scott Hill (R),  Leah Howell (R),  Cyndi Howerton (R),  Ricky James (R),  Bob Lewis (R),  Kyle McNorton (R),  Lisa Moser (R),  Lance Neelly (R),  Patrick Penn (R),  Sandy Pickert (R),  Allen Reavis (R),  John Resman (R),  Bill Rhiley (R),  Clarke Sanders (R),  Rebecca Schmoe (R),  Kevin Schwertfeger (R),  Chuck Smith (R),  Megan Steele (R),  Angela Stiens (R),  Sean Tarwater (R),  Carl Turner (R),  Chip VanHouden (R),  Paul Waggoner (R),  Gary White (R),  Kristey Williams (R),  Dawn Wolf (R), 

Last Action

House Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (on 04/10/2025)

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