| KY | SB147 | Engross
Sine Die | Amend KRS 213.136 to establish processes and procedures for requesing vital statistics records from the state or county registrar; amend KRS 213.141 to increase the fee for a certified copy of a vital statistic record to $10; establish fee exceptions...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-15
To House Appropriations and Revenue Committee |
| KY | HB139 | Pass | Amend KRS 116.112 to allow the State Board of Elections to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental agencies to exchange data to assist in investigating violations of election offenses; amend KRS 117.125 to require voting syste...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-14
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 175) |
| KY | HB136 | Pass | Amend KRS 121.175 to allow the use of campaign funds to pay for the reasonable costs of security measures for a state candidate, officeholder, member of his or her family, and employees of the candidate's campaign or the officeholder's office as long...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-03
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 25) |
| KY | SB10 | Pass | Propose to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit the Governor's ability to grant pardons or commute sentences beginning 60 days prior to a gubernatorial election and ending at that gubernatorial inauguration; amend Section 240 ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12) |
| KY | HB812 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 117.245, relating to the procedure to follow when a voter's right to vote is disputed, to make technical corrections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-16
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB80 | Engross
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-13
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB573 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 121.015 to define "executive committee of a political party"; amend KRS 121.150 to specify that a qualified political party committee, including a state or county executive committee, may endorse, support, oppose, and make contributions or ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-13
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB262 | Engross
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 256 of the Constitution to permit constitutional amendments to be submitted to the voters by ballot question or summary that clearly describes the substance and effect of the amendment, rather than requiring the full text of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
To House Committee On Committees |
| KY | HB923 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 116.045 to require a county clerk to verify the United States citizenship of voter registration applicants with the United States Social Security Administration; amend KRS 116.095 to remove language relating to Social Security numbers to co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB877 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt property owned by seniors who are 65 years of age or older and property owned by a former member of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard, who is 100% servi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB874 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 116.055 to permit a registered independent to vote in the primary of 1 party for each primary opened by that party; require that an independent be registered as an independent on December 31 immediately preceding the primary; amend KRS 117....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB41 | Engross
Sine Die | Amend KRS 132.017, relating to the process for a recall of a local ad valorem tax rate, to define "school nickel tax rate"; require a petition process for recalling the levy of a school nickel tax rate; remove other taxes levied by local governmental...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To House Committee On Committees |
| KY | HB855 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 116.025 to permit voters 16 and 17 years of age to vote in local school board elections upon local approval by a school board; create a new section of KRS Chapter 116 to require county clerks to administer the registration and voting of per...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB846 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to establish a process to recall a superintendent of a school district; amend KRS 160.350 to conform.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To House Primary and Secondary Education Committee |
| KY | HB861 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights and civil rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, and parole; provide ballot language; s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB864 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 118.125, relating to primary elections, to remove the requirement that 2 registered voters from a candidate's party and district or jurisdiction must sign the candidate's notification and declaration; amend KRS 118A.060 to remove the requir...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB847 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide the General Assembly the authority to exempt all or a portion of any class of property from taxation or eliminate all or a portion of any tax and the related provisions of that t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB799 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 116.055 to permit a registered independent to vote in the primary of 1 party for each primary opened by that party; require that an independent be registered as an independent on December 31 immediately preceding the primary; amend KRS 117....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-09
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB51 | Engross
Sine Die | Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt homeowners who are 65 years of age or older from any increase in the valuation of their permanent residence that is assessed after the later of the year the homeowner turned 65...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-06
To House Appropriations and Revenue Committee |
| KY | HB534 | Engross
Sine Die | Amend KRS 30A.145 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to prepare an all-time list each month of persons convicted of a felony, including persons whose cases are on appeal, and provide the list to the State Board of Elections; amend KRS...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-06
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB469 | Engross
Sine Die | Amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a local board of education not be ineligible for employment in the school district pursuant to KRS 160.380(5); create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require candidates or nominees for membership on a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB753 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide 4-year terms of office for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives beginning with those elected from even-numbered districts in November 2026 and with those elect...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB754 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 83A.040 to increase the term of office for city legislative body members in cities with populations of 12,000 or more to terms of 4 years; provide guidance for the transition of the members who will have longer terms of office after the eff...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To House Local Government Committee |
| KY | HB695 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 121.120 to require that the city and state of contributors to candidates for the General Assembly and statewide office be available to the public online.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-02
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB276 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 118.425 to modify issuance of certificates of election to electors of political parties and organizations in Presidential and Vice Presidential elections to award 2 certificates to the candidates receiving the highest amount of the statewid...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-26
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | SB264 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish the initiative power of the people to propose laws and to enact or reject proposed initiatives at an election; establish procedures for initiatives, effect of adopted initiative...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-26
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | SB154 | Engross
Sine Die | Amend KRS 117.228 to remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards, which do not include a person's photograph, from the available list of additional documents that may be offered to establish identity when a person seeking to cast a ballot ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
To House Committee On Committees |
| KY | HB615 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 117.087 and 118.035 to extend voting hours from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m; amend KRS 117.076 and 117.275 to conform.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB216 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 116.155 to add gender-neutral language.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB606 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish the initiative power of the people to propose laws and to enact or reject proposed initiatives at an election; establish procedures for initiatives, effect of adopted initiative...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB205 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 117.045 to increase election officer pay to $120 per election day served.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB587 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow the General Assembly to provide by law a property tax exemption for the permanent residence of an owner who is a veteran with a service-connected disability; require the law to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB570 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 118A.020 to establish that Justices of the Supreme Court shall be elected on a statewide basis; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2029.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB194 | Intro
Sine Die | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 160 to establish a process to recall a member of a local board of education; amend KRS 160.190 to conform.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB551 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 1 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish a right of the people to have a healthy environment, including a right to clean air, pure water, and ecologically healthy habitats; declare the Commonwealth's natural resources, ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB176 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 121.180 to allow any member of the General Assembly who has a remaining balance in his or her campaign account to transfer those funds to a campaign account to seek election to statewide constitutional office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | SB169 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt disabled United States Armed Forces veterans and unremarried surviving spouses of United States Armed Forces service members killed in action while performing active military d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HR7 | Pass | Recognize the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-02
adopted by voice vote |
| KY | HB476 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish an individual right to reproductive freedom; allow the Commonwealth to regulate abortion after fetal viability, but not prohibit if medically needed to protect a pregnant pa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-30
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB430 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to define "large public university campus"; require county boards of elections to conduct election day and no-excuse in-person absentee voting on large public university campuses; provide that this Act shall be...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-28
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB420 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide that every citizen of the United States who is at least 18 years old and who has resided in Kentucky for at least 30 days before an election shall be entitled to vote in the prec...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-27
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB394 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 65.013 to create a cause of action for violations of the use of tax dollars to advocate for or against public questions on the ballot or to lobby or participate in executive agency lobbying; establish time limitation to commence suit and ap...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-23
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | SB120 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 156.029 to make members on the Kentucky Board of Education who represent each of the Supreme Court districts be elected in partisan elections instead of appointed; provide that the term of office will be 4 years from the first Monday in Jan...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-23
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB373 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 529.160 to allow a person charged with or convicted of certain offenses to petition the court in which the charges were filed to vacate the judgment of conviction, expunge all records of the offense, or both, when the person's participation...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
To House Judiciary Committee |
| KY | HB317 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt homeowners who are 65 years of age or older from any increase in the valuation of their permanent residence that is assessed after the later of the year the homeowner turned 65...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-20
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB129 | Fail | Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-16
WITHDRAWN |
| KY | HB288 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent Senators from serving more than 4 terms of office, not including partial terms of 2 years or less, and to prevent members of the House of Representatives from serving more than 6 ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-16
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB291 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 116.035 to provide that a voter shall be deemed a resident of a city within the county of his or her habitation if the voter has at least 50% ownership in real property located within the city precinct.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-16
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB235 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt homeowners who are 65 years of age or older from any increase in the valuation of their permanent residence that is assessed after the later of the year the homeowner turned 65...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-15
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
| KY | HB233 | Intro
Sine Die | Propose to amend Section 172B of the Constitution of Kentucky to expand the freeze on an assessment or reassessment moratorium to include the development of property and to remove the 5-year expiration date for the moratorium; provide ballot language...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-15
To House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee |
