Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HR6002

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

Caption

Providing for the assignment of seats in the House of Representatives for the 2025 Legislative session.

Impact

The resolution impacts the organizational structure of the House by defining where key members will sit during sessions. This arrangement can influence legislative interactions, facilitating or hindering collaboration and discussions depending on the proximity of members to one another. Furthermore, seating arrangements can have symbolic importance, reflecting power dynamics and the hierarchical structure within the legislature. As such, this resolution plays a crucial role in setting the stage for the legislative activities during the upcoming session.

Summary

House Resolution No. 6002 is a legislative resolution that addresses the assignment of seats within the House of Representatives for the 2025 legislative session in the state of Kansas. The resolution details the seating arrangement for key leadership positions, including the Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader, as well as the specific seating assignments for other members of the House. The bill essentially serves to organize the physical layout of the legislative chamber, which is fundamental for the operational efficiency of the legislative process.

Contention

While HR6002 is a procedural resolution and may not involve significant points of contention in the same way policy bills do, the implications of seating can affect legislative dynamics. Disagreements could arise around who gets to sit in significant areas, particularly among members from different parties or factions within the party. Historically, seating arrangements have occasionally been a source of political maneuvering, and while this particular resolution may seem straightforward, the politics surrounding it can reflect deeper ideological divides.

Final_notes

The resolution was sponsored by Representatives Daniel Hawkins, Chris Croft, and Brandon Woodard, indicating a cooperative effort among members to establish clear operational protocols as the state approaches its next legislative session. Overall, HR6002 emphasizes the importance of systematic organization within legislative chambers to ensure efficient and orderly conduct of business.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HR6002

Assigning seats in the House of Representatives for the 2023 session.

KS HR6005

Providing for changes in seat assignments in the House of Representatives during the 2023 legislative session.

KS HR6029

Providing for changes in seat assignments in the House of Representatives during the 2024 legislative session.

KS HR6002

Providing for assignment of seats in the House of Representatives for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

KS HR6043

Providing for changes in seat assignments in the House of Representatives during the 2024 legislative session.

KS HR6001

Providing for the organization of the House of Representatives for the 2023 session of the Legislature.

KS HR6028

Providing for the organization of the House of Representatives for the 2024 session of the Legislature.

KS HR6001

Providing for the organization of the House of Representatives for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

KS HCR5016

Providing for the adjournment sine die of the Senate and House of Representatives during the 2023 legislative session.

KS HR6004

Providing the permanent rules of the House of Representatives for the 2023-2024 biennium.

Similar Bills

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