Rules and Journal

This bill establishes the official operating procedures for the Kansas Legislature for the 2025-2026 session, setting the rules that both the Senate and House of Representatives must follow. It outlines how joint sessions will be conducted, including who presides and how votes are recorded, as well as the specific steps for handling amendments and conference committees when bills are sent between the two chambers. The resolution also details the voting thresholds required to adopt, amend, or suspend these rules, with special provisions allowing for rule changes at the start of a legislative session under certain conditions.

This Kansas House resolution establishes the permanent rules of procedure for the state legislature during the 2025-2026 legislative session. The bill sets specific guidelines for daily operations, including meeting times, the order in which business is conducted, and protocols for introducing bills and handling committee reports. It also introduces a streamlined "Session Proforma" process that allows the House to handle routine administrative tasks without requiring a full quorum or extensive debate. Additionally, the resolution details how members may request rulings on procedural questions and outlines the limited debate allowed when appealing those rulings.

Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Died in Committee

Died in Committee