Kansas House Bill HCR5015

Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/29/23
• Passed: 3/29/23
• Engrossed: 3/29/23
• Enrolled: 4/6/23
• Passed: 4/6/23

Caption

Providing for the adjournment of the House of Representatives for a period of time during the 2023 regular session of the Legislature.

Impact

The resolution also establishes that members of the House of Representatives will not receive per diem compensation and subsistence allowances during any period in which the House is adjourned for more than two days, excluding Sundays. This provision impacts the financial compensation members receive during the adjournment period, emphasizing accountability in the use of taxpayer funds for legislative activities.

Summary

HCR5015 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the State of Kansas concerning the adjournment of the House of Representatives. The resolution specifies that the House is to adjourn at the close of business on March 29, 2023, and is set to reconvene on April 3, 2023. This resolution serves to formalize the dates and periods during which the House will not be in session, ensuring that the legislative calendar is clear and concise for both legislators and the public.

Contention

Although this resolution is procedural in nature, it may reflect underlying tensions regarding the legislative calendar and the operations of the House. While typically non-controversial, any decision to adjourn for a period can sometimes lead to discussions regarding the urgency of pending legislation and the ability of the House to respond to emergent issues within the state. Thus, while HCR5015 itself may not be contentious, it is part of a broader context of legislative activity and governance.