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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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This resolution formally censures Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson over statements he made in a court opinion connected to the impeachment proceedings of a sitting judge. The House of Representatives says those statements improperly threatened attorneys and legislators involved in impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution. The resolution also directs a state official to file a formal complaint against Justice Thompson with the Judicial Conduct Commission, which oversees the conduct of judges in Kentucky. Who it may affect: attorneys, state legislators, and judges involved in impeachment proceedings.

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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
Yea: 77
Nay: 15
Absent: 8
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Apr 15, 2026 · House
House Floor Vote
Passed
Yea: 76
Nay: 15
Absent: 9
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David Osborne

Representative · House District 059

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David.Osborne@kylegislature.gov
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