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SR 305

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.

In Plain Language

This resolution censures Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for statements in a court opinion that threatened attorneys and legislators involved in impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution. It directs the state to file a complaint against Justice Thompson with the Judicial Conduct Commission to review whether his remarks violated state and federal constitutional rules.

Official summary

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.

Sponsor

R. Stivers (Republican-25)

Cosponsors

1 listed

Latest action

adopted by voice vote

Apr 15, 2026

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Action history

Apr 15, 2026 adopted by voice vote

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