Bill > SB273

This bill standardizes the timing of special elections across various municipal, county, and school district contexts in Kansas by mandating that all special elections must be held on the first Tuesday in March of any given year. The legislation amends multiple sections of Kansas statutes to remove previous provisions that allowed special elections to be held at different times and with varying restrictions, such as proximity to general or primary elections. Specifically, the bill revises definitions of "special elections" in different contexts (municipal, county, school district) to consistently specify the first Tuesday in March as the sole permissible date for such elections. The changes also remove previous language that allowed special elections to be held within certain time frames before or after general or primary elections, effectively creating a uniform and predictable schedule for special elections across different governmental entities. The bill aims to provide clarity and consistency in election scheduling, potentially making it easier for voters and election officials to plan and participate in special elections.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb273/