The bill introduces term limits for members of the Kansas legislature, stipulating that, starting January 11, 2027, no individual may serve as a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate for more than 16 years. However, it allows for an extension of up to four additional years if the individual is certified as the winning candidate in the subsequent primary election and receives at least 70% of the total votes cast. This provision requires that the individual must achieve this threshold in each of the next two primary elections to qualify for the additional term.

Additionally, the bill amends K.S.A. 25-702 to establish new voting requirements for candidates who have already exceeded the 16-year limit. Specifically, such candidates must receive at least 70% of the total votes in their primary election to be certified as the winning candidate. If they fail to meet this threshold, the candidate with the next highest votes will be certified, or no winner will be declared if no other candidates are present. The existing section of K.S.A. 25-702 is repealed, and the new provisions are set to take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 25-702
As introduced: 25-702