2026 Senate Joint Resolution K

State management: other; use of autopen to sign bills, executive orders, or clemency documents; prohibit.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 14 of article V and adding section 31 to article V, to prohibit the governor, the lieutenant governor, or the director of a state department from using autopens under certain circumstances.

Introduced in the Senate

July 1, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Kevin Daley (R-26), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Jim Runestad (R-23), Aric Nesbitt (R-20), Jonathan Lindsey (R-17), Michele Hoitenga (R-36), Mark Huizenga (R-30), Roger Victory (R-31), Roger Hauck (R-34) and Rick Outman (R-33)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations