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HB2569: Requiring actions challenging the constitutionality of an election statute to be brought in the district court of Shawnee county and providing a conditional amendment to limit advance voting if a court order invalidates or enjoins the signature verification requirement.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill would require lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of election laws to be filed in Shawnee County's district court.

Who This Affects

Kansans who might be affected by this change are voters and candidates who could see their challenges handled differently. This could impact local elections in Shawnee County.

Key Provisions

• Challenges to election statutes would need to go through the district court of Shawnee County. • No specific reasons or circumstances are given for why Shawnee County's court is chosen. • The bill does not specify what happens if someone challenges an election statute in a different county.

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Last Action

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained

Apr 9, 2026

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