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Panel approves bill to allow mail‑ballot elections for large irrigation districts

Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Committee approved Senate Bill 65 as amended to allow boards of irrigation districts covering more than 35,000 acres to conduct directors’ elections by mail ballot, aligning procedures with existing mail‑ballot statutes and adding county election‑officer requirements.

The Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs approved Senate Bill 65 as amended to let irrigation districts of more than 35,000 acres conduct board elections by mail ballot in conformity with Kansas' existing mail‑ballot election statutes.

Jason explained the bill carried over from last session would authorize the irrigation…

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