46-156. Terms of members of the legislature; commencement. The regular terms of state representatives and senators shall commence on the second Monday of January of the year following election. Representatives shall be elected for two year terms. Senators shall be elected for four year terms.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 36, § 61; R.S. 1923, 25-316; L. 1975, ch. 205, § 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 1 - General Provisions
46-125 Privileges of members of the legislature in court proceedings.
46-127 Judicial notice of personnel of legislature; waiver of privilege.
46-127a When judgment and order to be null and void.
46-128 Deposition; power of judge to prevent abuse of privileges.
46-137a Compensation and expenses of legislators; increases.
46-137b Same; additional compensation for legislative officers; increases.
46-137c Same; warrants for payment of compensation and expenses.
46-137d Application of 46-137a, 46-137b, 46-137e and 75-3212.
46-137e Additional compensation and allowances for certain officers and members of the legislature.
46-143 Same; notice by secretary of state, when; exception.
46-144 Same; compensation and expenses.
46-146a Orientation meetings for members-elect; leadership conferences; compensation and expenses.
46-150 Employment of certain legislative officers and employees; compensation.
46-153 Approval of vouchers for payment from legislative appropriations.
46-155 Items of appropriation; limitations and exceptions.
46-156 Terms of members of the legislature; commencement.
46-157 Convening of legislature.