House Concurrent Resolution No. 5009 proposes an amendment to Article 14 of the Kansas Constitution to reserve the power of initiative to the people of Kansas. This amendment would allow citizens to propose, enact, or reject amendments to the constitution and laws independently of the legislature. To initiate this process, a petition must be signed by at least 10% of the qualified electors who voted in the last gubernatorial election and filed with the Secretary of State within specified timeframes. The resolution outlines the requirements for the initiative petition, including the need for a single subject, a clear title, and the process for approval by the Secretary of State and the Attorney General.

If approved by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, the proposed amendment will be placed on the ballot for the general election in November 2026, unless a special election is called sooner. The ballot will include an explanatory statement detailing the implications of the amendment, indicating that a vote in favor would grant the people the power to propose and enact laws and constitutional amendments, while a vote against would maintain the current structure without changes.