SCR1611Introduced in the Senate
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for direct election of supreme court justices and abolish the supreme court nominating commission.
Introduced by Federal and State Affairs
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for direct election of supreme court justices and abolish the supreme court nominating commission.
Where it stands
Senate Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Friday, March 28, 2025
April 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Emergency Final Action - Adopted by required 2/3 majority - Yea: 84 Nay: 40 · March 19, 2025
84
Yes
40
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Carrie Barth | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | No |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Francisco was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Blasi
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Blasi was adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be adopted as further amended
Senate Final Action - Adopted as amended by required 2/3 Majority; Yea: 27 Nay: 13
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Hearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
House Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted by
House Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
House Emergency Final Action - Adopted by required 2/3 majority; Yea: 84 Nay: 40
House Motion to reconsider failed.
Senate Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Friday, March 28, 2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Francisco) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Blasi) (amendment)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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