- House Committee Substitute -

HCS/SB 962 - This act allows Kansas City to designate one of the four election authorities situated partially or wholly within Kansas City as the election authority that acts as the verification board to certify the election results within the city. Such designation shall be done by city ordinance. If designated, such election authority shall then be responsible for notifying all verification boards within the city of such election authority's designation. Within a specified time after an election, each verification board in Kansas City shall certify its election results to the designated election authority. The designated election authority shall announce the results of the election and certify the cumulative returns to the city.

JIM ERTLE