Kansas2026Passed Legislature
HB2065
Rules for Kansas Delegates to a U.S. Constitutional Convention
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 9:52 AM
In one sentence
This bill sets rules for how Kansas appoints, pays, and controls delegates if they are sent to a national convention that proposes changes to the U.S. Constitution.
What it does
- Creates specific state leaders who must appoint delegates and alternate delegates from current members of the legislature.
- Requires all delegates to take an oath to follow instructions given by the Kansas Legislature.
- Limits voting power so only one person can cast the delegation's vote after getting approval from most other members.
- Forbids delegates from voting for any amendment that is not part of the original request sent by the state legislature or allowed by convention rules.
- Sets up a system to recall or replace delegates who break these rules, including criminal penalties.
Who it affects
- Members of the Kansas Legislature appointed as delegates or alternate delegates
- State leaders such as the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate who appoint delegates
- The Secretary of State who must certify delegate identities to the convention
Limits and unknowns
- These rules only apply if a national convention under Article V is actually called.
- The bill does not specify what topics Kansas will request for the convention, so it depends on future legislative action.
- The text states penalties are felonies but does not list specific prison terms or fine amounts.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Article V Convention
- A meeting called by states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments.
- Unauthorized Amendment
- Any proposed change to the Constitution that is outside the specific topics allowed in Kansas's request for a convention or the call of the convention.
- Alternate Delegate
- A backup person appointed to take over if an official delegate cannot attend, is removed from their position, or leaves office.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Providing for the appointment of delegates to a convention under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.
Official activity
Bill history
- Died in Senate CommitteeSenate
- Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State AffairsSenate
- Received and IntroducedSenate
- Final Action - Passed; Yea 79, Nay 43, Absent 3House
- Committee of the Whole - Be passedHouse
- Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Federal and State AffairsHouse
- Hearing: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 9:00 AM — Room 346-S eventHouse
- Referred to House Committee on Federal and State AffairsHouse
- IntroducedHouse