Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HCR5019

Introduced
1/8/24  
Passed
1/8/24  
Engrossed
1/8/24  
Passed
1/8/24  
Enrolled
1/23/24  

Caption

Providing for joint sessions of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing messages from the Governor and the Supreme Court.

Impact

The implications of HCR5019 on state laws are relatively procedural rather than legislative, as it does not create new laws but rather facilitates the legislative process by allowing for direct communication from key state leaders. It is a tradition in many legislative bodies to hear messages from high-ranking officials, ensuring that lawmakers are informed about critical matters affecting the state. By scheduling these joint sessions, the bill underscores the collaborative aspects of governance in Kansas and reinforces the importance of the separation of powers.

Summary

HCR5019 is a House Concurrent Resolution that provides for two joint sessions of the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives. The primary purpose of these sessions is to receive messages from the Governor and the Supreme Court. This resolution signifies a formal opportunity for communication between the executive and judicial branches and the legislature, emphasizing the importance of dialogue within the state's government framework.

Contention

While no significant points of contention are indicated in the provided documents, typical objections to similar resolutions might arise from questions about the logistics of joint sessions or the timing of such meetings. Some lawmakers might raise concerns regarding the efficiency of legislative time, especially if deemed unnecessary or redundant. However, such concerns are not explicitly noted in the discussions about HCR5019 itself.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HCR5001

Providing for joint sessions of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing messages from the Governor and the Supreme Court.

KS HCR5002

Providing for joint sessions of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing messages from the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Adjutant General.

KS HCR5003

Providing for a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor.

KS SCR1

Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives To Be Convened For The Purpose Of Hearing An Address By The Honorable John C. Carney, Jr., Governor Of The State Of Delaware.

KS SCR4

Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives To Be Convened For The Purpose Of Hearing An Address By The Honorable John C. Carney, Jr., Governor Of The State Of Delaware.

KS SCR46

Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives To Be Convened For The Purpose Of Hearing An Address By The Honorable Matthew S. Meyer, Governor Of The State Of Delaware.

KS SCR1

Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives For The Purpose Of Announcing The Vote For Governor And Lieutenant Governor Of The State Of Delaware.

KS HR763

Joint session; message from the Governor

KS S15

Proposed Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.

KS S2545

Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.