Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 118: Imposing conditional term limits on members of the legislature and requiring nomination for office by petition after such term limits have run.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 118 is a bill introduced in the Kansas Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Imposing conditional term limits on members of the legislature and requiring nomination for office by petition after such term limits have run. Primary sponsor: Tim Shallenburger (Republican), Mike Argabright (Republican), Craig Bowser (Republican), William Clifford, Beverly Gossage (Republican), Cindy Holscher (Democratic), Jeff Klemp (Republican), Mike Murphy (Republican), Stephen Owens (Republican), Virgil Peck (Republican), TJ Rose, Doug Shane (Republican), Brad Starnes (Republican), Dinah Sykes (Democratic), Adam Thomas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Shallenburger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Mike Argabright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Craig Bowser | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| William Clifford | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Beverly Gossage | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Cindy Holscher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jeff Klemp | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Mike Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Stephen Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Virgil Peck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| TJ Rose | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doug Shane | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Brad Starnes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Dinah Sykes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Adam Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Committee
- Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
- Introduced