Kansas
Kansas
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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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