Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1611 proposes an amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would allow for the direct election of justices to the Kansas Supreme Court, abolishing the current supreme court nominating commission. Under this resolution, justices would be elected by qualified voters for six-year terms, with specific election dates set for different justice positions starting in 2028. The amendment also permits justices to engage in political activities, such as making contributions to political parties and participating in campaigns, which is a significant shift from the current restrictions on political involvement for justices.

If approved, the resolution would be presented to voters in a special election on August 4, 2026. The explanatory statement accompanying the ballot would clarify that a vote in favor of the amendment would grant citizens the right to elect justices directly and eliminate the nominating commission, while a vote against it would maintain the existing system where the commission provides a list of nominees for the governor to choose from. The resolution requires a two-thirds majority approval from both the Senate and House of Representatives before being submitted to the electorate.