SCR1604Introduced in the Senate
Making application to the United States congress to call a convention of the states for the purpose of proposing amendments to limit the federal government.
Introduced by Federal and State Affairs
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Making application to the United States congress to call a convention of the states for the purpose of proposing amendments to limit the federal government.
Where it stands
Senate Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Thursday, January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Final Action - Adopted - Yea: 80 Nay: 42 · January 22, 2026
80
Yes
42
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
125 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | No |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | No |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | No |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | No |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Hearing: Monday, February 3, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted by
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Shane
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Shane was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Holscher
Senate Senator Thompson raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled not germane.
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Haley
Senate Senator Thompson raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled not germane.
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
Senate Final Action - Adopted; Yea: 29 Nay: 11
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
House Hearing: Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 346-S
House Hearing: Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:03 AM Room 346-S
House Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted by
House Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
House Final Action - Adopted; Yea: 80 Nay: 42
Senate Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Thursday, January 29, 2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Shane) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Holscher) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Haley) (amendment)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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