Authorizing the secretary of state, in consultation with county election officers, to adopt rules and regulations for the use of remote ballot boxes.

HB 2021 requires Kansas' secretary of state to create rules for "remote ballot boxes" by January 1, 2026, after consulting county election officials. These boxes - locked containers placed outside county offices or satellite sites - will allow voters to deposit advance voting ballots at specified dates, times, and locations. The rules must ensure ballot integrity and election security, covering operational details like box placement and handling procedures. The bill directly affects county election officers (who implement the rules) and voters using advance ballots, without changing voting eligibility or rights.