Kansas
KOMA
Formally: Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA)
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 75-4317 to 75-4320a
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
Individual notice must be given to any person or organization that has requested it; no specific advance posting days or agenda requirements mandated by statute
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Kansas Open Meetings Act (KSA § 75-4317 et seq.) does not require a public comment period. Bodies set their own comment policies. The law ensures the right to attend but does not mandate any opportunity to speak.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under K.S.A. § 75-4317 et seq.; 'meeting' includes gathering by telephone or electronic interactive communication. Public bodies may meet by teleconference or videoconference. Remote members count toward quorum.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, record of all votes taken and actions approved (KSA § 75-4319)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.