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KS Silver Haired Legislature

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. All are over 60 and elected from their county residence. Wyandotte, Johnson, Shawnee and Sedgwick counties have five additional delegates. The legislature provides an educational experience in the political process and provides an opportunity to identify priority concerns of Kansas senior citizens. The SHL develops bills and resolutions which are presented to the Kansas Legislature and the Governor as recommendations for state policy.

The purpose of the Silver Haired Legislature is:

  • To Educate - Participation provides experience in the political process.
  • To Inform - Actions of the SHL inform the public and the Kansas Legislature on concerns of the elderly.
  • To Involve - The SHL provides over 412,000 seniors a way to become involved.

Silver Haired Legislators are charged with the following responsibilities:

  • Advocate for the legislation by the SHL
  • Testify at hearings on SHL legislation
  • Meet with seniors in their county/district on SHL legislation affecting the elderly
  • Attend scheduled SHL meetings

 

 

 

The SHL is funded by donations and volunteer help. Contributions are tax deductible and may be made payable to the "SHL Treasurer" and sent to the treasurer or to an Area Agency on Aging.

Silver Haired Legislator elections are conducted by the Area Agencies on Aging across the state every two years. Candidate registration forms, petitions and filing instructions are available from any Area Agency on Aging. Any Kansan aged 60 and over that is a registered voter may file for candidacy. The term of office is two years.

If you do not want to become a candidate, support your Silver Haired Legislators) and suggest issues of concern regarding aging issues.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING AREA DELEGATES FOR THEIR TIME AND DEDICATION!

Jefferson County: Bette M. Ford- dford@grasshoppernet.com
Douglas County: John Studdard - studdard@kualumni.org
Shawnee County:
District #1 Doris J Williams- dwill918@sbcglobal.net
District #2 Betty Dunn- dunnbetty@sbcglobal.net
District #3 Genitha Clark- grannyclark@sbcglobal.net
District #4 Jim Snyder- rsnyder409@aol.com
District #5 Berniece Smith- berniecemsmith@aol.com
District #6 James Miller- snyderfan89@sbcglobal.net

JAAA contact: Marsha Ridinger, Program Manager mridinger@jhawkaaa.org

To become a candidate for the Silver Haired Legislature in Shawnee, Jefferson or Douglas Counties, or to find out more, call Marsha Ridinger at JAAA. 785-235-1367 or 800-798-1366

 

     
 
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. If you have a complaint, contact 785-235-1367 or TDD/TTY 800-776-3777
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a 501 C (3) Non-Profit corporation.
Private donations are gladly accepted and appreciated!