The resolution expresses the Kansas Legislature's concern that the U.S. Congress has become overly influenced by special interests rather than being solely dependent on the American people, as originally intended by the framers of the Constitution. It highlights a growing imbalance in representative democracy and a decline in public trust in government due to the financial power of third-party groups and out-of-state donors. The resolution calls for a national convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for members of Congress, aiming to prevent the concentration of power among long-serving legislators who can leverage significant campaign funds for reelection.
In accordance with Article V of the U.S. Constitution, the resolution seeks to formally apply to Congress for the convening of this convention, emphasizing that any proposed amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of the states to become law. The resolution stipulates that Kansas delegates to the convention should be selected from current state and local officials or elected representatives, explicitly excluding anyone who has held federal office. The Secretary of State is tasked with disseminating the resolution to various federal and state officials, urging cooperation among states to support the call for a convention focused on amending the Constitution to impose term limits on Congress.