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Introduced April 15, 2026

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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 Senate 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.

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This resolution formally censures Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson over statements he made in a court opinion connected to an ongoing judicial impeachment case. The Kentucky Senate found those statements to be improper threats of professional discipline and criminal prosecution aimed at attorneys and legislators involved in the impeachment process. The resolution also directs the Legislative Research Commission to file a formal complaint against Justice Thompson with the Judicial Conduct Commission, which oversees judicial…

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Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Adopted By Voice Vote

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Robert Stivers

Senator · Senate District 25

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Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

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