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HCR 5018

Providing for the adjournment sine die of the 2025 regular session of the Senate and House of Representatives.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Croft and 2 co-sponsors

Kansas legislators formally ended their 2025 regular session via concurrent resolution, preventing new bills from being introduced until the next annual session or a special session is called.

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Bill Summary · HCR 5018

Legislative bill overview

HCR 5018 is a concurrent resolution that formally ends the 2025 regular legislative session of the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives. "Adjournment sine die" (without a day) is the parliamentary procedure that terminates a legislative session, preventing any further business from being conducted unless the legislature reconvenes through a special call by leadership.

Why is this important

This resolution marks the official end of the annual legislative work period, after which no new bills can be introduced or voted on during the regular session. The timing and passage of adjournment resolutions are significant because they establish deadlines for completing legislative business and can reflect compromises or disputes over remaining agenda items before the session closes.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfinished business: Any bills not passed before sine die adjournment effectively die and must be reintroduced in the next session, potentially frustrating legislators with pending priorities
  • Session length debates: Disagreements may exist about whether the session ended too early or too late, affecting the legislature's ability to address constituent concerns
  • Special session likelihood: The resolution's passage signals whether legislators expect to need emergency special sessions for unforeseen circumstances during the interim period

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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