Terms of members of the legislature; commencement

46-156. Terms of members of the legislature; commencement. The regular terms of state representatives and senators shall commence on the second Monday of January of the year following election. Representatives shall be elected for two year terms. Senators shall be elected for four year terms. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 36, § 61; R.S. 1923, 25-316; L. 1975, ch. 205, § 1; July 1. Revisor's Note: Constitutional provisions, see Kansas Constitution, article 2, § 8. Cross References to Related Sections: Term of person appointed to fill vacancy, see 25-321. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026