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Kan. lawmakers send changes in election, lobbying laws to governor

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators have given final approval to a bill requiring lobbyists to disclose whether any of their activities are financed with taxpayer dollars and making it easier for campaigns to use social media.

The House approved the measure on a 66-48 vote Sunday. The Senate approved the measure Saturday, so it goes next to Gov. Sam Brownback for his potential signature.

The new disclosure requirement for lobbyists would take effect in 2017. They would have to report any funds they receive for their services from any government entity or publicly-funded association for government officials.

The measure also revises election laws dealing with social media.

The key change would exempt social media messages with up to 200 characters from a requirement for a disclaimer saying who paid for it.

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