Bill > SB177

This bill proposes significant changes to campaign contribution limits in Kansas, primarily by increasing the maximum amounts that can be donated to candidates and eliminating certain restrictions on party committee contributions. Specifically, the bill raises contribution limits for various state and local offices: from $2,000 to $4,000 for governor and statewide officers, from $500 to $1,000 for lower-population local offices, and from $1,000 to $2,000 for state senators and larger jurisdictions. The bill also introduces an automatic biennial adjustment mechanism where contribution limits will be increased based on the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Midwest region, with amounts rounded to the nearest $50. Additionally, the legislation removes previous restrictions on contributions to state and other party committees, effectively allowing unlimited contributions to these committees. The bill defines "jurisdiction" for local office contributions and ensures that any previously collected political funds are subject to the new contribution limitations. These changes are designed to provide more flexibility in campaign financing while potentially allowing larger monetary influences in political campaigns.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb177/