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HCR5007: Proposing a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 16 years in state elections.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow 16-year-olds to vote in state elections. This would lower the voting age from its current 18 years.

Who This Affects

Young people aged 16 and older who are Kansas residents and meet voter registration requirements would be affected, gaining the right to participate in state elections.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Elections

Jan 23, 2025

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