HB2451Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Elections
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 88 Nay: 36 · February 18, 2026
88
Yes
36
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
125 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | No |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Elections
House Hearing: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Elections
House Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Haskins
House Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Representative Haskins was rejected Yea: 38 Nay: 82
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Engrossed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 88 Nay: 36
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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