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HR 6003

Providing temporary rules for the House of Representatives until permanent rules are adopted.

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

Kansas House adopts temporary procedural rules for 2025 session to enable chamber operations pending permanent rules adoption.

Enrolled on Friday, January 17, 2025
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Bill Summary · HR 6003

Legislative bill overview

HR 6003 is a Kansas House procedural bill that establishes temporary operating rules for the chamber until permanent rules can be formally adopted. The bill was introduced and adopted quickly on January 13, 2025, then enrolled on January 17, 2025, suggesting it addressed an immediate organizational need at the start of the legislative session.

Why is this important

Temporary procedural rules are critical for chamber operations—they govern how bills are introduced, debated, voted on, and processed. Without established rules, the House cannot function efficiently or fairly. This bill allowed the Kansas House to begin its 2025 session with clear operational guidelines while members worked toward consensus on permanent rules.

Potential points of contention

  • Rule-setting authority: Questions about whether temporary rules accurately reflect the chamber's ideological composition and priorities, or if they favor the majority party's agenda
  • Transparency and debate: Whether temporary rules provided adequate time for public input or minority party review compared to permanent rules adoption processes
  • Duration and renewal: Concerns about how long temporary rules would remain in effect and whether this creates uncertainty for legislative planning

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

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