H.R.141

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.

Introduced·4/15/26
Bill Text

Kentucky House of Representatives censures Justice Kelly Thompson for threatening remarks against attorneys and legislators in impeachment.

The Kentucky House of Representatives censures Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution. The resolution directs a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission. The remarks in question were made in a concurring opinion on April 6, 2026, and are seen as reflecting poorly on his judgment and raising questions about his fitness for office.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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15 Nay

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8 Absent

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History

Apr 15

House

introduced in House

Apr 15

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

Apr 15

House

taken from Committee on Committees (H)