The bill introduces conditional term limits for members of the Kansas legislature, stipulating that, starting January 11, 2027, no individual may serve more than six two-year terms in the House of Representatives or more than three four-year terms in the Senate. However, individuals who have reached these limits may still seek reelection if they are nominated by petition for each subsequent election. The bill specifies that only full terms will be counted, and terms served in the House and Senate will be considered separately, regardless of whether they are served consecutively or nonconsecutively.

Additionally, the bill amends K.S.A. 25-205 to require that candidates for state representative or state senator who have reached the term limits must have a nomination petition filed on their behalf to appear on the official primary ballot. The language of the nomination process is also revised, including the requirement for a statement acknowledging the candidate's term limits. The existing section of K.S.A. 25-205 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-205, 25-21a03