19-20-2 Definitions. (a) The term ``act,''
unless the context requires otherwise, means
K.S.A. 25-4142 et seq., including related amend-
ments, supplemental legislation, and rules and
regulations.


 (b)  ``In-kind contribution'' means a contribu-
tion of goods, services, or anything of value to a
candidate, candidate committee, party commit-
tee, or any representative of them without charge
or provision of such items at a charge to the re-
cipient of less than the fair market value. ``In-kind
contribution'' also means the use of any goods,
services, or anything of value, or the spending of
any money, for the benefit of any candidate, can-
didate committee, party committee, or political
committee when the use or expenditure is made
in cooperation with or with the consent of the can-
didate, committee, or representative of them.

 (c)  ``Session'' means both the regular and spe-
cial sessions of the legislature. Regular session in-
cludes the time period commencing January 2
through final adjournment. Special session in-
cludes the time of commencement through final
adjournment. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1991 Supp.
25-4119a; implementing K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 25-
4143 and K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 25-4153a; effective,
E-76-56, Nov. 26, 1975; effective, E-77-20, May
1, 1976; effective Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1,
1980; amended May 1, 1982; amended May 1,
1983; amended June 22, 1992.)