FACTS ABOUT THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR:
When the legislature is in session, merely write to the legislator at: State
Capitol, Topeka, KS 66612. Or call: Senate Switchboard (to call any Senator)
913.296.7300; House Switchboard (to call any Representative) 913.296.7500.
NOTE: The Senate and House Switchboards are in operation only during
legislative sesssions.

TO OBTAIN COPIES OF BILLS: For copies of bills, calendars, journals, etc.,
contact Legislative Document Room, RM 145-N, State Capitol, Topeka, KS 66612.
Or call 913.296.7394.

MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING:
   HOUSE: The House has 125 members. 63 required to pass a bill. 84 votes
required to propose constitutional amendment or to override a governor's
veto.
   SENATE: The Senate has 40 members. 21 votes required to to pass a bill. 27
votes required to propose constitutional amendment or override a governor's
veto.

TERMS OF OFFICE:
     HOUSE:  2 years, next election Nov.1994
     SENATE: 4 years, next election Nov.1996

STANDING COMMITTEES: There are 20 standing comittees in the House of
Representatives and 17 in the Senate. For lists of committee members contact
the Division of Legislative Administrtive Services, RM 511-S, State Capitol,
Topeks, KS 66612. PHONE: 913.296.2391.

REGULAR SESSIONS: Regular sessions start the second Monday in January and
last approximately 90 calendar days.

NORMAL TIME OF CONVENING: The full House usually meets at 10:00 AM; the full
Senate usually meets at 2:30 PM, but times may vary from day to day. When
legislators aren't in full meeting they are meeting in committees and it can
be very difficult to catch them. Leave a message and most will return your
call.