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KS HCR5008
KS HCR5008Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for legislative oversight of rules and regulations adopted by executive branch agencies and officials.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A PROPOSITION to amend article 2 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section thereto; providing legislative oversight of rules and regulations adopted by executive branch agencies and officials for revision or revocation of administrative rules and regulations.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to give the Kansas legislature more power to oversee and control administrative rules and regulations created by executive branch agencies. Specifically, the amendment would allow elected representatives and senators to revise or completely revoke administrative rules and regulations through a concurrent resolution. The proposed amendment aims to increase accountability and transparency in government by giving lawmakers the ability to directly challenge and potentially eliminate rules they believe are unnecessary, burdensome, or not in the public interest. If approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers and then by voters in a special election on August 4, 2026, this amendment would fundamentally change how administrative rules are created and maintained in Kansas. The ballot explanation emphasizes that the change is designed to protect Kansas residents from potentially overreaching bureaucratic regulations by providing elected officials with a direct mechanism to review and potentially nullify rules created by executive agencies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted by (on 03/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5008/ |
| House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Vaughn) | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_hcr5008_h_1539.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hcr5008_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hcr5008_h_1462.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hcr5008_01_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hcr5008_00_0000.pdf |
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