SCR 1608: Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state.

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SCR 1608 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Kansas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state. Primary sponsor: J.R. Claeys, Larry Alley (Republican), Mike Argabright (Republican), Rick Billinger (Republican), Chase Blasi (Republican), Tory Marie Blew (Republican), Elaine Bowers (Republican), Craig Bowser (Republican), Joseph Claeys, William Clifford, Brenda Dietrich (Republican), Renee Erickson (Republican), Mike Fagg (Republican), Beverly Gossage (Republican), Jeff Klemp (Republican), Rick Kloos (Republican), Ty Masterson (Republican), Mike Murphy (Republican), Stephen Owens (Republican), Virgil Peck (Republican), Mike Petersen (Republican), TJ Rose, Tim Shallenburger (Republican), Doug Shane (Republican), Brad Starnes (Republican), Adam Thomas (Republican), Mike Thompson (Republican), Kenny Titus (Republican), Caryn Tyson (Republican), Kellie Warren (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

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