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KS SCR1607
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Kansas applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a limited national convention for the sole purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for U.S. House and Senate members
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Requires two-thirds approval from both chambers of the Kansas Legislature (elected or appointed members) for the application to be valid
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Kansas delegates to the convention must be current state or local elected officials, or selected by election in each congressional district; anyone who has held federal office is prohibited from serving as a delegate
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Any proposed amendment from the convention would require ratification by 38 states (75%) before becoming part of the Constitution
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Directs the Kansas Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, all Kansas congressional representatives, 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
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
1/30/2025