Imposing term limits on members of the legislature but allowing additional terms conditioned on the vote in the next primary election.

SB 143 imposes a 16-year term limit on Kansas state legislators (representatives and senators) starting January 11, 2027, meaning no member can serve more than 16 years total across both chambers. However, legislators who reach this limit may serve up to four additional years if they win their next primary election with at least 70% of the vote. For those seeking to extend beyond 16 years, they must secure 70% of the vote in *two consecutive* primary elections. The bill also amends election certification rules to require this 70% threshold for candidates exceeding the 16-year limit, ensuring only those meeting the vote requirement are certified as primary winners.