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SB65: House Substitute for SB 65 by House Committee on Elections - Removing cities, counties, school districts and community colleges from the mail ballot election law; authorizing the election of directors by irrigation districts by mail ballot; requiring qualified electors deliver advance ballots unless otherwise provided by federal law.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill allows irrigation districts that serve areas of at least 35,000 acres to hold board member elections by mail ballot. It also sets terms for these board members.

Who This Affects

Kansans living in or near these large irrigation districts may be affected by this change, as they could have more opportunities to participate in the electoral process.

Key Provisions

• Allows irrigation districts of at least 35,000 acres to hold elections by mail ballot • Sets terms for board members elected through this process • Applies only to irrigation districts with areas of at least 35,000 acres

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Elections

Mar 17, 2026

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