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KS SB260

KS SB260
Relating to campaign finance; concerning a vacancy in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor; relating to reasons for withdrawal of candidacy from national, state and local offices; relating to the election of the board of directors of certain irrigation districts; specifying when such elections may be conducted by the mail ballot election law; relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; removing the requirements that treasurers be listed in political advertising


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Introduced
02/11/2025
In Committee
03/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
Passed
04/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning elections; relating to campaign finance; concerning a vacancy in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor; relating to reasons for withdrawal of candidacy from national, state and local offices; relating to the election of the board of directors of certain irrigation districts; specifying when such elections may be conducted by the mail ballot election law; relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; removing the requirement that treasurers be listed in political advertising attributions; clarifying campaign finance reports regarding vendor information; amending K.S.A. 25-306b, 25-2020, 25-2106, 25-2407, 25-4003, 25- 4148, 25-4156, 42-706 and 71-1414 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-432 and repealing the existing sections.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Born to Invest Act," primarily aims to streamline election processes and campaign finance regulations in Kansas. Key provisions include allowing candidates for national, state, county, or township offices to withdraw their candidacy due to severe medical hardship or if they no longer reside in the nominated district, and also permits irrigation district director elections to be conducted by mail ballot. It also clarifies rules regarding campaign finance reports by removing the requirement to list treasurers in political advertising attributions and specifies how vendor information should be reported. Additionally, the bill addresses vacancies in joint candidacies for governor and lieutenant governor, stating that such vacancies terminate the joint candidacy and require a new filing. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws concerning election procedures, corrupt political advertising, and reporting requirements for campaign finance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Federal and State Affairs (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (on 04/09/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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