On March 18, the Kansas Senate Ethics & Elections Committee passed SB 239, which cancels the 2016 presidential primary.  On March 19, the Kansas House Elections Committee passed HB 2398, which completely repeals the presidential primary.

The number of states holding presidential primaries in 2016 seems likely to be fewer than the number in 2012.  The budget proposed by the Governor of Louisiana eliminates funding for the presidential primary, and the Massachusetts Secretary of State says there is no money in the budget for a presidential primary.  Kentucky Republicans will probably hold a caucus instead of a presidential primary.  Thanks to Frontloading HQ for the news about the Kansas bills.