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SJR 17

A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robby Mills and 2 co-sponsors

SJR 17 asks Congress to call an Article V convention to propose a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for all U.S. Senators and Representatives.

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Bill Summary · SJR 17

Overview

SJR 17 is a Kentucky joint resolution introduced in the 2026 Regular Session (2026RS) that seeks to apply for an Article V convention of the United States Congress. The purpose of the resolution is to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would set term limits for members of Congress.

Purpose and intent

  • The main aim is to initiate a constitutional amendment process by requesting Congress to call a national convention under Article V.
  • The targeted amendment would impose term limits on members of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • As a joint resolution, it represents Kentucky’s formal request or invitation for an Article V convention to consider and propose the term-limit amendment.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authorizes Kentucky’s participation in an application to Congress calling a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Specific amendment goal: establish term limits for members of the U.S. Congress (both chambers).
  • The resolution does not itself amend the U.S. Constitution; rather, it serves as a formal Kentucky action to muster support for an Article V convention to propose such an amendment.
  • The text would outline procedural language typical of Article V applications, including a request to Congress to call a convention for proposing the term-limit amendment (subject to the constitutional process).

Who/what would be affected

  • Eligibility and tenure: If a national amendment is successfully proposed and ratified, the term limits would apply to all current and future U.S. Senators and Representatives.
  • Kentucky’s role: Kentucky would be a participant in the process by submitting the application and supporting or facilitating the movement toward a constitutional convention for this purpose.
  • Impact on federal elected officials nationwide: Any term limits would impact all U.S. Senators and Representatives, depending on the final form and ratification of any proposed amendment.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: January 6, 2026, in the Kentucky Senate.
  • Referral: Assigned to the Committee on Committees (S), indicating initial stage of consideration within the Senate.
  • As an SJR (a constitutional amendment-related measure), passage would require approval by both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and, ultimately, ratification of any proposed federal amendment by the required number of states if a convention were to propose one and a subsequent ratification process were initiated at the federal level.
  • Overall timeline for Article V processes is uncertain and would depend on Congress’s actions and the states’ ratification timelines.

Additional notes

  • The bill’s success hinges on Congress agreeing to call a convention for proposing an amendment and on the eventual ratification process at the federal level.
  • SJR 17 reflects Kentucky’s stance on term limits for federal legislators and its willingness to pursue an Article V mechanism to achieve that goal.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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