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KS HB2446
KS HB2446Deleting the requirement that the name of treasurers be listed in attributions for political advertising.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning elections; relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; deleting the requirement that treasurers be listed in political advertising attributions; amending K.S.A. 25-2407 and 25-4156 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement to list the name of a treasurer in attributions for political advertising, which are paid messages that advocate for or against a candidate or a ballot question. Previously, these advertisements, whether published in print, broadcast on radio or television, or distributed as flyers, had to include the name of the sponsoring organization's chairperson or treasurer, or the individual responsible. The bill amends existing laws (K.S.A. 25-2407 and 25-4156) to eliminate the treasurer's name from these disclosure requirements, while still requiring the identification of the sponsoring organization or responsible individual. This change aims to streamline the attribution process for political advertising.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Elections (House)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2446/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2446_00_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Elections Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2446_h_3053.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2446_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2446_00_0000.pdf |
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