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KS HCR5022
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Sutton
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AI Summary
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Kansas applies to Congress under Article V to call a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for U.S. House and Senate members
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Requires a simple majority vote in both chambers of the Kansas Legislature (amended from the original two-thirds requirement)
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Kansas delegates must be currently elected state or local officials or selected by election in each congressional district; current or former federal officeholders are prohibited from serving as delegates
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Any amendment proposed by the convention would require ratification by 38 states (75%) before taking effect
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Directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, all Kansas members of Congress, and presiding officers of all state legislatures
Legislative Description
Making application to the congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of congress.
Last Action
House Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3/11/2026