The resolution expresses the Kansas Legislature's concern that the U.S. Congress has become overly dependent on powerful special interests rather than the American people, undermining trust in government and the integrity of elections. It highlights a consensus among Americans that elections should be free from disproportionate influence by special interests and accessible to all citizens. The resolution cites the Kansas Constitution, emphasizing that political power resides with the people and calls for a national convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for members of Congress.
In accordance with Article V of the U.S. Constitution, the resolution formally requests Congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing this amendment. It specifies that Kansas delegates to the convention should be composed of individuals currently elected to state and local offices, with a prohibition on anyone who has held federal office from serving as a delegate. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to various federal and state officials, urging cooperation among states to compel Congress to convene the proposed convention.