Requiring that special elections be held on the first Tuesday in March.

SB 273 requires all special elections in Kansas to be held on the first Tuesday in March. This affects cities, counties, school districts, and other local entities that schedule special elections, standardizing their timing. The bill redefines "special election" to mean elections held on that specific date, while still allowing special elections within 45 days of general elections. This change replaces previous rules that permitted special elections on other dates.