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 HCR5020

Providing for joint sessions of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purposes of hearing messages from the Governor and the Chief Justice of 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 SJR26002

Concerning a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from The Honorable Governor Jared Polis, and appointing a committee to escort the Governor.

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 SJR26003

Concerning a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from Representatives of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council and the Southern Ute Tribal Council, and, in connection therewith, app...

KS SR645

Joint Session; message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

KS HR5

Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

KS HCR22

Convenes a joint session to receive a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri

KS HCR020

States findings of the Legislature and provides for a joint session of the House and Senate to hear a message from the Governor.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.