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HR141Introduced in the House

A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission.

Introduced

Introduced by David Osborne, District 59

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Direct the Director of the Legislative Research Commission to file a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission on behalf of the House of Representatives requesting evaluation by the Judicial Conduct Commission of Justice Kelly Thompson's remarks in a Supreme Court opinion related to the impeachment proceedings of Judge Julie Muth Goodman; censure Justice Kelly Thompson for statements threatening attorneys and legislators participating in current and future impeachment proceedings with disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution, and for violation of various sections of the Constitution of Kentucky and the Constitution of the United States.

Where it stands

adopted 77-15

April 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House: Adopt RCS# 507 · April 15, 2026

77

Yes

15

No

8

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  4. to House Floor

  5. adopted 77-15

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