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2026 Regular Session

HR140

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A RESOLUTION declaring that the Kentucky Supreme Court's opinion and order of April 6, 2026, is unconstitutional.

Declare that the impeachment power of the General Assembly is inviolate; declare that the Supreme Court of Kentucky has no authority to impede the power of impeachment vested in the General Assembly; declare that the April 6, 2026 order of the Supreme Court of Kentucky is void as it violates Section 110 of the Constitution of Kentucky; declare that the General Assembly has the sole authority to determine what actions constitute a misdemeanor in office warranting impeachment; declare that the General Assembly has the sole authority to tax costs, attorney's fees, or other expenses in any impeachment proceeding.

Constitution, Ky.Court, SupremeFeesGeneral AssemblyJudges and Court Commissioners

Introduced: April 15, 2026

Last action: April 15, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote
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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 By Voice Vote

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John Blanton

Representative · House District 092

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