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SB 272

Creating a procedure for appointment of delegates to a convention of the states under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas establishes procedures for appointing state delegates to a potential Article V constitutional convention, defining their duties and appointment process.

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Bill Summary · SB 272

Legislative bill overview

SB 272 establishes a formal procedural framework for how Kansas would select and appoint delegates to an Article V constitutional convention if one is called. The bill outlines the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for these delegates, and creates a mechanism for their appointment at the state level.

Why is this important

An Article V convention is a rarely-used constitutional process that could propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Currently, no clear national procedure exists for delegate selection, so individual states creating their own procedures determines how state-level participation would actually function if a convention were called. This bill essentially prepares Kansas's infrastructure for potential participation in what would be a historically significant event.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan concern: Different political groups support Article V conventions for different reasons (conservatives often favor fiscal amendments, progressives favor other changes). The delegate appointment process could favor one ideological direction over another depending on how it's structured.
  • Constitutional ambiguity: The Constitution itself is vague about how Article V conventions should be organized, creating uncertainty about whether state-level procedures would be legally sufficient or recognized as legitimate.
  • Representation questions: How delegates are selected (legislative appointment, popular election, etc.) determines whose interests are actually represented at a convention with nation-altering potential.

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

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