HR 141 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

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.

Summary
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.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

8215
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 105
Apr 15, 2026
D Democratic21
1 Yea 15 Nay 5
71% Nay
R Republican84
81 Yea 3
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
adopted 77-15
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Apr 15, 2026
Committee
to House Floor
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
taken from Committee on Committees (H)
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Apr 15, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
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