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KS HB2492
KS HB2492Requiring the county election officer to call a special election to fill a vacancy within the governing body of a municipality if the position remains vacant after 60 days.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning municipalities; relating to vacancies in municipal governing bodies; requiring a special election within 60 days of the vacancy if the vacant position has not been filled; amending K.S.A. 12- 104a and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill requires the county election officer to call a special election to fill a vacancy in a municipality's governing body, which includes the mayor and council members or commissioners, if the position remains unfilled for more than 60 days. Previously, the governing body itself was responsible for appointing someone or calling for a special election within that 60-day period. This change aims to ensure that municipal government functions smoothly and citizens have continuous representation by mandating a special election if the governing body fails to fill the vacancy within the specified timeframe, with the election to be held within 45 days of the county election officer being notified.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Elections (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Elections (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2492/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2492_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2492_00_0000.pdf |
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