SB 314 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Prohibiting the use of public assets by government officers and employees to advocate for or against proposed amendments to the constitution of the state of Kansas and ballot questions submitted to qualified electors.

SB 314 prohibits state and local government employees from using public resources - including public funds, vehicles, equipment, or work time - to support or oppose state constitutional amendments or ballot measures. It directly affects all state and municipal employees, banning them from advocating for or against these issues during work hours or using government property for such purposes. Key exceptions include incumbents campaigning for re-election, personal staff of elected officials, judicial commission duties, and the use of internet connectivity by candidates. The bill amends Kansas law to clarify these restrictions while maintaining existing rules for campaign activities. Violations would be classified as a class C misdemeanor.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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