SB 386 – Modifies the law relating to election authorities and county committee elections

• Sponsor: LeVota
• LR Number: 1529S.03I
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 3/25/2013 - Hearing Conducted S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 386 - This act combines the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners with the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners into one board that serves the entire county. Until a new board is appointed, an interim board composed of the chair and vice chair of both existing boards shall serve as the election authority.

The act stipulates that the Board of Elections shall be the election authority in counties that have Board of Election Commissioners.

County employees or persons with contractual relationships with a county shall not serve on a county political party committee.

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