The Kansas House and Senate convene at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9.

To call your state senator or representative toll free while the Kansas Legislature is in session, call the Johnson County Courthouse, 913-715-5000, and ask to be connected to your legislator. There is no charge for the call.

You may also contact legislators via the Web at www.kslegislature.org.

To learn the names of the federal, state, or local elected officials representing your area, call the Johnson County Election Office, 913-782-3441, or visit www.jocoelection.org and click on "Elected Officials Directory."

To track the status of legislation, call the Kansas Legislative Hotline at 800-432-3924.