The proposed bill establishes conditional term limits for members of the Kansas legislature, effective January 11, 2027. It stipulates that 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 also clarifies 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 in K.S.A. 25-205 is modified to reflect these new requirements, including the deletion of certain provisions and the addition of new stipulations regarding the nomination process. The bill ultimately aims to enhance accountability and limit the tenure of legislators in Kansas.

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