HCR5004Introduced in the House
Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state.
Introduced by Pat Proctor, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require individuals to be citizens of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the voting area in which such person seeks to vote in order to vote in this state.
Where it stands
House Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Emergency Final Action - Adopted by required 2/3 majority - Yea: 37 Nay: 3 · March 25, 2025
37
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | No |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | Yes |
| Beverly Gossage | 9 | Yes |
| Mike Thompson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Elections
House Hearing: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 218-N
House Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted as amended by Committee on Elections
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be adopted as amended
House Final Action - Adopted as amended by required 2/3 Majority; Yea: 90 Nay: 28
House Engrossed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Hearing: Monday, March 10, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted by
Senate Motion to Advance to EFA, subject to amendment, debate and roll call. Motion carried.
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Sykes
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Sykes was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Schmidt
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Schmidt was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Francisco was rejected
Senate Emergency Final Action - Adopted by required 2/3 majority; Yea: 37 Nay: 3
House Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- House Committee on Elections Report (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Sykes) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Schmidt) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco) (amendment)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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