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KS HB2453
KS HB2453Requiring applications for advance voting ballots be filed by the 14th day prior to election day, that advance voting in person be completed by 12:00 p.m. on the Sunday prior to election day, extending the time for transmittal of advance voting ballots to 22 days prior to an election and ending the time for voter registration at 23 days prior to election day.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning elections; relating to advance voting ballots; requiring applications for such ballots be filed by the 12th day prior to election day; requiring advance voting in person to be completed prior to the week of the election; extending the time for transmittal of such ballots to 22 days prior to an election; ending the time for voter registration at 25 days prior to election day; amending K.S.A. 25-1123, 25-1133, 25-1134 and 25-1136 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-1122, 25- 1132, 25-2311 and 25-3107 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the deadlines and procedures for advance voting and voter registration. Specifically, it requires applications for advance voting ballots to be submitted by the 14th day before an election, and in-person advance voting must be completed by 12:00 p.m. on the Sunday before election day. The bill also extends the timeframe for sending out advance voting ballots to 22 days before an election, while simultaneously ending voter registration 23 days before an election. These changes aim to standardize and adjust the timelines associated with early voting processes.
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 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2453/ |
| House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Haskins) | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2453_h_3795.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2453_01_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2453_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Elections Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2453_h_3711.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2453_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2453_00_0000.pdf |
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