Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1609 proposes the repeal of section 12 of article 15 of the Kansas Constitution, which currently states that no individual can be denied employment based on their membership or nonmembership in labor organizations. This provision is commonly referred to as the "right to work" clause. The resolution requires the approval of two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can be submitted to the voters of Kansas for their decision.

If the resolution is passed, it will be placed on the ballot for the general election in November 2026, unless a special election is called sooner. The ballot will include an explanatory statement clarifying that a vote in favor of the proposition would result in the complete repeal of the "right to work" provision, while a vote against it would maintain the current constitutional language. The resolution aims to provide Kansas voters with the opportunity to decide on the future of labor organization membership rights in the state.