MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
The Kansas Legislature has officially passed HCR5022, a resolution calling for a convention to propose congressional term limits.
Following the measure’s earlier approval in the Kansas House, the Kansas Senate finalized passage today with a bipartisan 30–8 vote, marking a significant step in a growing national movement aimed at advancing term limits for members of Congress.
The resolution was led by Sen. Mike Thompson and Rep. Bill Sutton and is supported by the nonpartisan nonprofit U.S. Term Limits, which has been working with states across the country to encourage congressional action on the issue.
By approving HCR5022, Kansas joins other states urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment establishing term limits. Advocates say the effort is designed to demonstrate that states are prepared to take action if Congress does not act first.
Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, a convention to propose amendments can be called if 34 states pass similar resolutions. Historically, when the number of states calling for a convention has grown, Congress has often acted on the issue before a convention is held.
“This achievement reflects the growing demand from Americans for reform in Washington,” said Philip Blumel, president of U.S. Term Limits. “Eighty-seven percent of Americans support term limits on Congress, with strong majorities across party lines. By passing this resolution, Kansas is helping remind Congress that the American people expect action — and that expectation is only growing stronger.”
HCR5022 received bipartisan support in both chambers of the Kansas Legislature. With the Senate’s approval today and the House’s earlier passage this session, the resolution is now officially enrolled.