Bill > SB118

This bill introduces conditional term limits for members of the Kansas state legislature, specifically restricting representatives to a maximum of six two-year terms and senators to a maximum of three four-year terms, beginning January 11, 2027. After reaching these term limits, legislators can still seek reelection, but they must be nominated exclusively by petition, which requires additional documentation and a specific number of voter signatures. The bill modifies the existing nomination petition process by adding a requirement that petitions for term-limited legislators must include a statement acknowledging that the candidate has already served the maximum number of terms. Full terms are counted whether served consecutively or non-consecutively, and terms served in the house of representatives are tracked separately from terms served in the senate. The bill aims to introduce a mechanism for legislative turnover while still allowing experienced legislators a path to continued service if they can demonstrate sufficient community support through the petition process.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb118/