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 run for reelection if they are nominated by petition for each subsequent election. The bill outlines that only full terms will be counted towards these limits, and terms served in the House and Senate will be considered separately.

Additionally, the bill amends K.S.A. 25-205 to require that candidates for state representative or state senator who have served the maximum number of terms must have a nomination petition filed on their behalf to appear on the official primary ballot. The existing language regarding candidate qualifications and nomination processes has been revised, including the deletion of certain provisions and the insertion of new requirements for nomination petitions. The bill also repeals the previous version of K.S.A. 25-205, ensuring that the new regulations are effectively implemented.

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