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HR141

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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.

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.

AttorneysConstitution, Ky.Court, SupremeGeneral AssemblyJudges and Court CommissionersLegislative Research CommissionPublic Ethics

Introduced: April 15, 2026

Last action: April 15, 2026

Adopted 77-15
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Legislative History

Apr 15, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Apr 15, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Apr 15, 2026 · House
Taken From Committee On Committees (H) (clerical)
Apr 15, 2026 · House
To House Floor
Apr 15, 2026 · House
Adopted 77-15 (clerical)

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Roll calls

April 15, 2026

House floor vote

Yea: 76
Nay: 15
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April 15, 2026

House: Adopted 77-15

Yea: 77
Nay: 15