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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
House of Representatives	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Open Meetings and Open Records; Ethics; security
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Security Personnel
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Information Technology
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
House of Representatives	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	There are occasional training meetings during the session, usually over lunch, organized by the caucuses for newly elected legislators.

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is President a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Speaker?	Yes	There is only 1 person in the Speaker position.
House of Representatives	How is the Speaker selected and by whom?	Elected	Nominated by the majority party at the pre-organization meeting in early December and elected by the full body on the first day of Session in January. Others may be nominated at that time but it has never happened to my knowledge.
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Speaker?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as term for Representatives)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Speaker?	Open-ended response	Appointment of members to committees, offices and chamber seats. Referral of bills and resolutions to committees
House of Representatives	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes	There is only 1 Speaker pro Tempore
House of Representatives	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Elected	Same as for Speaker
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for term for Representatives)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	Presiding over the chamber when designated by the Speaker (a frequent occurence) Administering the Legislative Intern Program
House of Representatives	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes	Only 1 person serves as Majority Leader
House of Representatives	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the majority party during the pre-organizational session in early December after elections
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for all Representatives' terms)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Setting the debate calendar for General Orders (Committee of the Whole) each day. Running caucus meetings for majority party
House of Representatives	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader?	Yes	only 1 person serves in the position
House of Representatives	How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Same as for Majority Leader
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for all Representatives' terms)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Assisting the Majority Leader in running the caucus meetings and communicating with members of the majority party
House of Representatives	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes	one person serves in the role
House of Representatives	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the minority party at the Preorganizational meeting in early December
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for all Representatives' terms)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Assigning minority party members to committees, offices and chamber seats (officially done by the Speaker but authority given to Minority Leader within set parameters) Setting priorities of the Minority Party and organizing floor activity
House of Representatives	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader?	Yes	only one person serves in this role
House of Representatives	How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Same as Minority Leader
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for all Representatives' terms)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Assisting Minority Leader with caucus meetings and party communication
House of Representatives	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	Yes	only 1 person serves in this role
House of Representatives	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by majority party during Preorganizational meeting in early December after elections
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for all Representatives' terms)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	Communicating with majority membership regarding policy issues and voting
House of Representatives	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?	Yes	one person serves in this role
House of Representatives	How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by minority party at Preorganizational meeting in early December
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years (same as for all Representatives' terms)
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	Communicating with minority membership regarding policy issues and voting
House of Representatives	List any other positions that weren't listed.	Open-ended response	Majority and Minority Caucus Chair; Minority Agenda Chair; Minority Policy Chair. All of these positions are elected by their party at the Preorganizational session in early December after elections.

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Representatives	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	The creation/organization of caucuses is not covered by any rules or instrument or statute that I can identify.. Majority and Minority caucuses are referred to in organizational statutes related to electing leadership. They are also mentioned in House Rules related to open meetings.
House of Representatives	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
House of Representatives	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Media
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	No

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)

Data status for Kansas

The current standing of every Kansas record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19

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