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Jan 25, 2023
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[OPPOSE] HB 2013: Instituting run-off elections

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Feb 17, 2022
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[Oppose] SB 394/HB 2585 – Requiring all advanced ballots be turned in by 7:00pm on election day

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the passage of SB 394. This bill is one of many election-related bills introduced this session that limits the voting rights of Kansans for no discernable reason. The current 3-day grace period is necessary to allow voters, the USPS, and election clerks…
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Feb 17, 2022
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[Oppose] Opposition Testimony for SB 445 – Banning Drop Boxes

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the passage of SB 445. This bill is one of many election-related bills introduced this session that limits Kansans’ access to voting for no discernable reason. Ballot drop boxes are a safe, accessible way for citizens to cast their vote. They provide…
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Feb 11, 2022
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2555 – Voter Purge

The ACLU of Kansas opposes HB 2555. Voting should not be made more difficult for Kansans—and striking registered voters from the rolls because of inactivity does just that. This bill would penalize people who don’t vote regularly, forcing them to reregister and potentially…
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Feb 10, 2022
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for SB 388 – Requiring USPS when returning advance ballots

Our Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, has consistently defended the integrity of the 2020 elections. In fact, he has said that Kansas is one of the most secure states in terms of preventing election fraud.
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Jan 28, 2022
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[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the House

During last summer’s town halls, we saw a phenomenal outpouring of civic engagement from our communities. Kansans from across the state tuned in, showed up, and provided comment on redistricting. Two themes came across loud and clear…
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Jan 28, 2022
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the Senate

During last summer’s town halls, we saw a phenomenal outpouring of civic engagement from our communities. Kansans from across the state tuned in, showed up, and provided comment on redistricting. Two themes came across loud and clear…
Legislation
Nov 11, 2021
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  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] HB 2319- Shortening Deadline for Advance Ballots

We want voters to have a good experience participating in democracy, to feel confident that their vote counts and is counted. This past election cycle in Kansas proved the value of flexibility in providing that good experience.
Legislation
Jun 29, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +6 Issues

Legislative Update 2021

The 2021 legislative session was marked by one overlying theme from start to finish for the ACLU of Kansas: playing defense. These defensive efforts came at the expense of expanding rights for Kansans.
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Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
  • Voting Rights

[OPPOSE] HB 2013: Instituting run-off elections

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Feb 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] SB 394/HB 2585 – Requiring all advanced ballots be turned in by 7:00pm on election day

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the passage of SB 394. This bill is one of many election-related bills introduced this session that limits the voting rights of Kansans for no discernable reason. The current 3-day grace period is necessary to allow voters, the USPS, and election clerks…
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Feb 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opposition Testimony for SB 445 – Banning Drop Boxes

The ACLU of Kansas opposes the passage of SB 445. This bill is one of many election-related bills introduced this session that limits Kansans’ access to voting for no discernable reason. Ballot drop boxes are a safe, accessible way for citizens to cast their vote. They provide…
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Feb 11, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for HB 2555 – Voter Purge

The ACLU of Kansas opposes HB 2555. Voting should not be made more difficult for Kansans—and striking registered voters from the rolls because of inactivity does just that. This bill would penalize people who don’t vote regularly, forcing them to reregister and potentially…
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Feb 10, 2022
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Feb 10, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Opponent Testimony for SB 388 – Requiring USPS when returning advance ballots

Our Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, has consistently defended the integrity of the 2020 elections. In fact, he has said that Kansas is one of the most secure states in terms of preventing election fraud.
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Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the House

During last summer’s town halls, we saw a phenomenal outpouring of civic engagement from our communities. Kansans from across the state tuned in, showed up, and provided comment on redistricting. Two themes came across loud and clear…
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Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] Sub SB 355 — Proposing congressional redistricting map Ad Astra 2. Testimony for the Senate

During last summer’s town halls, we saw a phenomenal outpouring of civic engagement from our communities. Kansans from across the state tuned in, showed up, and provided comment on redistricting. Two themes came across loud and clear…
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Nov 11, 2021
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Nov 11, 2021
  • Voting Rights

[Oppose] HB 2319- Shortening Deadline for Advance Ballots

We want voters to have a good experience participating in democracy, to feel confident that their vote counts and is counted. This past election cycle in Kansas proved the value of flexibility in providing that good experience.
Explore Legislation
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Jun 29, 2021
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Legislation
Jun 29, 2021
  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +6 Issues

Legislative Update 2021

The 2021 legislative session was marked by one overlying theme from start to finish for the ACLU of Kansas: playing defense. These defensive efforts came at the expense of expanding rights for Kansans.
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