This bill establishes term limits for members of the Kansas legislature, prohibiting individuals from being elected to the House of Representatives or the Senate if they have served for 16 or more years, effective January 11, 2027. However, it allows for an extension of service by 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. To maintain this extension, the individual must continue to secure at least 70% of the votes in the next two primary elections.

Additionally, the bill amends K.S.A. 25-702 to clarify the election process for candidates, particularly those who may exceed the term limit. It stipulates that candidates who would serve beyond the established limit must receive at least 70% of the votes to be certified as the winning candidate. If they receive less than 70% but have the highest votes, the next highest candidate will be certified instead. The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 25-702, streamlining the election process in light of the new term limits.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-702