New bill may make it easier for Kansans to vote

The Ethics, Elections and Local Government Senate committee are considering a bill that would make voting more accessible for Kansans.

SB412 allows all Kansas residents to apply for permanent advanced voting status, instead of just registered voters with disabilities as it currently stands.

“We are trying to make voting as accessible, and frankly as easily accessible, as we can,” Sen. David Haley (D-Kansas City), member of the committee, said.

The hope is that this encourages more Kansans to vote, such as Miguel Colon of Topeka.

(Read more: KSNT News)