Signed by Governor Laura Kelly

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting systems at all levels in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting methods in federal, state, county, or other municipal elections (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ranked-choice voting” as a form of voting that allows voters to rank two or more candidates for an elected office in order of preference with the lowest-ranked candidate being eliminated for each round (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the use of any ordinance, resolution, or regulation adopted prior to July 1, 2025 that violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies the effective date of this bill is immediately after its publication in the Kansas register (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting systems at all levels in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting methods in federal, state, county, or other municipal elections (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ranked-choice voting” as a form of voting that allows voters to rank two or more candidates for an elected office in order of preference with the lowest-ranked candidate being eliminated for each round (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the use of any ordinance, resolution, or regulation adopted prior to July 1, 2025 that violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies the effective date of this bill is immediately after its publication in the Kansas register (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting systems at all levels in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting methods in federal, state, county, or other municipal elections (Sec. 1).

• Defines “ranked-choice voting” as a form of voting that allows voters to rank two or more candidates for an elected office in order of preference with the lowest-ranked candidate being eliminated for each round (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the use of any ordinance, resolution, or regulation adopted prior to July 1, 2025 that violates the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies the effective date of this bill is immediately after its publication in the Kansas register (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text