Kansas House Bill HR6003

Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/13/25
• Passed: 1/13/25
• Enrolled: 1/17/25
• Passed: 1/17/25

Caption

Providing temporary rules for the House of Representatives until permanent rules are adopted.

Impact

The adoption of HR6003 is significant as it establishes a governance structure that allows the legislature to function effectively during the early part of the 2025 session while permanent rules are being formulated and agreed upon. This temporary measure ensures that there are no gaps in operational guidelines which could hinder legislative activities. The certainty provided by these rules is seen as vital for maintaining orderly deliberations and voting within the House.

Summary

House Resolution No. 6003 provides a framework of temporary rules for the House of Representatives of Kansas for the 2025 Legislative session, maintaining continuity in governance until permanent rules are adopted. This measure was introduced to ensure that the legislative process can continue without interruption following the conclusion of the 2024 regular session. The temporary rules will essentially mirror those that were in place during the 2023-2024 biennium, allowing for a seamless transition into the next session.

Contention

No major points of contention were noted in the discussions surrounding HR6003, as the resolution primarily deals with internal procedural matters. Since it is a measure designed to facilitate legislative operations rather than address controversial policy issues, the focus has remained on its functionality within the House. However, as with any legislative changes, there may be varying opinions on specific rules adopted in the future, particularly once permanent rules are proposed and debated.