Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB2492 — Requiring the county election officer to call a special election to fill a vacancy within the governing body of a municipality if the position remains vacant after 60 days.

Last action — Died in Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning municipalities; relating to vacancies in municipal governing bodies; requiring a special election within 60 days of the vacancy if the vacant position has not been filled; amending K.S.A. 12-104a and repealing the existing section.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Elections

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Elections · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Elections

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2492 do?
AN ACT concerning municipalities; relating to vacancies in municipal governing bodies; requiring a special election within 60 days of the vacancy if the vacant position has not been filled; amending K.S.A. 12-104a and repealing the existing section.
Who sponsors HB2492?
HB2492 is sponsored by House Committee on Elections.
What is the current status of HB2492?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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