KansasKansas lawmakers would need petitions to seek more terms
Starting January 11, 2027, Kansas lawmakers who reach the proposed term caps would need voter petitions to run for another term.
What it does
Representatives could be elected for up to six two-year terms, and senators for up to three four-year terms. After that, they would need voter petitions to run again.
Argument forVoters could get a say in whether lawmakers who reach the usual term caps may run again, through the petition process.
Argument againstLong-serving lawmakers might have to collect many signatures to run again, which could make it harder for some to qualify for the ballot.
More detail
Representatives and senators who reach the stated term caps would need nomination petitions to run again. The limits apply separately to representatives and senators. Only full terms count, whether served in a row or with breaks. The petition would need to meet the applicable signature rules, which vary by district and may differ when districts are redrawn. The term limits would apply on and after January 11, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Jan 31Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State AffairsMinor
- Jan 30IntroducedIntroduced
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