Dear League Members,
In collaboration with LWV Kansas and LWV US, our league is watching state and federal legislation and taking action to support policies that strengthen democracy. See below for several pieces of legislation that have implications in our community. But first, some reminders about how you can help:
Contact Your Lawmakers
Step 1: Look up your state and federal lawmakers by typing in your address at www.openstates.org.
Step 2: Save their contact information in your phone or address book.
Step 3: Scroll down for pieces of legislation being considered now, in February 2026. You can search other legislation at www.kslegislature.gov and www.congress.gov.
Step 3: Take 10 minutes to send an email or make a phone call to your representatives in Kansas and DC to let them know how you feel about these bills.
State Legislation
- HB 2448: Requiring citizenship status on drivers licenses. Bill was passed by the House and may be considered by the Senate any time. The LWVTSC opposes this bill.
- HB 2493: Requiring people who transport a ballot to put their drivers license number on the ballot envelope. This bill was passed by the House Elections Committee and may see a House vote and Senate action soon. The LWVTSC opposes this bill.
- HB 2451: Prohibiting use of public assets to advocate for or against ballot questions. The bill was passed by the House and may be considered by the Senate any time. The LWVTSC opposes this bill.
- HB 2452: Changing school board and municipal elections to be on the ballot with state and federal elections in even-number years, i.e. moving local elections to even-numbered years. The bill was passed by the House Elections Committee and may see a House vote and Senate action soon. The LWVTSC opposes this bill.
- HB 2438: Requiring all online voter registrations to go through a .gov website or SOS approved website. This bill was passed by the Kansas House and is being worked in Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs. The LWVTSC opposes this bill.
Federal Legislation
- Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act suite of bills.
- More info and LWV US action alert can be found here.
- Tell Congress that federal immigration enforcement has gone too far.
- More info and LWV US action alert can be found here.
