Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SCR1607

Introduced
1/29/25  

Caption

Making application to the congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of congress.

Impact

If enacted, SCR1607 would require Congress to call a limited convention if two-thirds of state legislatures apply, as stipulated by Article V of the Constitution. This resolution expresses the intent of Kansas to influence a national dialogue about term limits, reflecting a broader sentiment among constituents who feel disconnected from their elected officials. The resolution aims to enable a systematic change regarding legislative tenure, which could impact future electoral dynamics and political accountability at the national level.

Summary

SCR1607 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that requests the United States Congress to convene a national convention for the purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for members of Congress. The resolution cites a perceived need to limit the power of long-serving legislators who may accumulate excessive influence and funding from special interests, thereby compromising the integrity of representative democracy in America. The proposal is backed by the belief that new amendments could help restore public trust in government and ensure that elections remain competitive and fair.

Contention

Debates surrounding SCR1607 may arise regarding the effectiveness and necessity of introducing term limits for Congress. Supporters argue that limiting terms can prevent career politicians from becoming entrenched in power and may encourage fresh perspectives in governance. Conversely, opponents might raise concerns about the potential loss of experienced legislators who have cultivated essential insights into the legislative process over time. Furthermore, the mechanism of a national convention itself may be contested, with apprehensions about the scope of discussions and the uncontrollable nature of convention proceedings.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SB3

Clarifying the procedures and restrictions on accepting a nomination for an elected office.

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