Feb. 8, 2026

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House Status: Adjourned until Monday, February 09, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Senate Status: Adjourned until Monday, February 09, 2026 at 02:30 p.m.

Minutes for HCR5021 - Committee on Elections

Amending article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require voters to present photographic identification at the time of voting.

Chairperson Proctor opened the hearing on HCR 5021 and recognized Mike Heim who gave a summary of the bill. (Attachment 13)

Conferees testifying for HCR 5021 included:

Proponents:

Clayton Barker, Deputy Secretary of State, General Counsel testified as a proponent for the bill. (Attachment 14)

Lanell Griffith, Chairwoman of Shawnee County GOP testified in support for the bill. (Attachment 15)

Christopher McGowne, General Counsel, Kansas Republican Party spoke in favor of the bill. (Attachment 16)

Jacqueline Doyer, Honest Elections Project Act testified as a proponent of the bill. (Attachment 17)

Neutral:

Katherine Bennett, Director, Process & Procedures Task Force, The American Legislative Exchange Council (Attachment 18)

Opponents:

Ann Mah, Private Citizen testified in opposition to the bill. (Attachment 19)

Melissa Stiehler, Advocacy Director, Loud Light Civic Action testified as an opponent for the bill. (Attachment 20)

Written Only Testimony:

Last Names (A - L) (Attachment 21)

Last Names (M - P) (Attachment 22)

Last Names (R - Z) (Attachment 23)

Chairperson Proctor closed the hearing on HCR 5021.

Meeting adjourned at 5:03pm.

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