Bill > HCR5003

This joint resolution establishes the joint rules for the Kansas State Legislature for the 2025-2026 legislative biennium, covering five key areas of legislative procedure. Joint Rule 1 outlines the process for adopting, amending, suspending, and revoking joint rules, requiring majority votes in both legislative chambers and providing specific provisions for rule changes at the start of a legislative session. Joint Rule 2 governs joint sessions, specifying how they can be called by concurrent resolution, establishing that the Speaker of the House will preside, and setting requirements for voting procedures during these sessions. Joint Rule 3 details the conference committee procedure, including how bills can be amended between houses, the composition and appointment of conference committees, and the process for handling conference committee reports, with specific provisions about bill survival and voting requirements. Joint Rule 4 establishes detailed deadlines for bill drafting and introduction, creating specific timelines for individual members and committees to request and introduce bills during the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions, with exceptions for certain committees and provisions for carrying over bills between odd and even-numbered years. Joint Rule 5 allows legislative bodies to meet in closed executive session to discuss security matters related to state officers, employees, buildings, and property. These rules provide a comprehensive framework for legislative operations and ensure structured, orderly processes for bill consideration and legislative actions.

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5003/