Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB523 — Authorizing the governor to make a declaration of need for enhanced security for an extraordinary event and providing certain powers to the governor during a period of such declaration.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning extraordinary events; authorizing the governor to issue a proclamation declaring the need for enhanced security for an extraordinary event; providing the governor with certain authority during an extraordinary event declaration.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 346-S

  3. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary

  4. Introduced

Sponsors

  • ctte_s_fed_st_1 · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • ctte_s_fed_st_1

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB523 do?
AN ACT concerning extraordinary events; authorizing the governor to issue a proclamation declaring the need for enhanced security for an extraordinary event; providing the governor with certain authority during an extraordinary event declaration.
Who sponsors SB523?
SB523 is sponsored by ctte_s_fed_st_1.
What is the current status of SB523?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB523?
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