AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners. [HB-821]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 6 providing for the selection and oversight of Article V commissioners if an Article V Convention is called and the Commonwealth is a participant; define terms; require the General Assembly to pass a resolution naming five commissioners to represent the Commonwealth in the convention; include in the resolution the commission, limitations, and allow the General Assembly to provide additional instructions; direct requirements for the commissioners; require the commissioners to execute an oath and the oath be filed
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HB-821: AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners.
Sponsored by: Rep. Walker Thomas
Introduced In House on 02/26/2024
AN ACT relating to elections. [SB-292]
Amend KRS 117.085 to provide convenience of the voter as a basis for absentee voting; amend KRS 117.076 to permit any qualified voter the ability to vote in-person absentee during normal business hours on any of the 12 working days and two Saturdays before an election; amend KRS 117.066 to require that each county board of elections petition for and use a vote center on election day.
SB-292: AN ACT relating to elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Neal
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/28/2024
AN ACT relating to elections. [HB-688]
Amend KRS 118.125, relating to primary elections, to remove the requirement that two 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 requirement that two registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination; amend KRS 118A.100 to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination;
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HB-688: AN ACT relating to elections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Calloway
Introduced In House on 02/23/2024
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights. [SB-257]
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 three years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
SB-257: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Neal
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/26/2024
AN ACT relating to elections. [SB-244]
Amend KRS 118.225 to require that the ballot position for all statewide office candidates or slates of candidates be determined by lot for each congressional district.
SB-244: AN ACT relating to elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Mills
Received In House on 03/05/2024
SB-231: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
Sponsored by: Sen. Whitney Westerfield
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/22/2024
You have voted SB-231: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime..
AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency. [HB-580]
Amends KRS 116.112 to allow the Secretary of State to enter into agreements on behalf of the State Board of Elections to further voter list maintenance practices, and to require that a voter confirm that his or her residence has changed; amends KRS 117.035 to provide that appointed members of a county board of elections shall serve four-year terms that expire June 30 of the year following a presidential election, to provide that a member of the county board of elections appointed by the State Board of Elections may be removed for just cause, and
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HB-580: AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (acts Ch. 224) on 04/27/2024
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights. [HB-566]
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 five years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
HB-566: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (h) on 02/28/2024
You have voted HB-519: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to qualifications of members of the General Assembly..
Election Law - Initiative Process [HB-1288]
Authorizing the people to petition to a vote a proposal to add to, amend, and repeal the public general laws or the Maryland Constitution under certain circumstances and establishing the Initiative process; and requiring the amendment to the Constitution proposed by the Act be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election to be held in November 2024 for adoption or rejection.
HB-1288: Election Law - Initiative Process
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan McComas
First Reading Ways And Means on 02/09/2024
Civil Actions - Nonprofit Organizations - Unauthorized Support of Israeli Settlement Activity (Not on Our Dime Act) [HB-1124]
Prohibiting certain nonprofit organizations from aiding or abetting certain activity by the government of Israel or a citizen of Israel; authorizing the Attorney General or a certain person to bring a certain action against a nonprofit organization that violates the Act; and requiring the Secretary of State to remove a nonprofit organization from the Registry of Charitable Solicitation after receiving notice from the Attorney General or a prevailing plaintiff of a decision entered against a nonprofit organization.
HB-1124: Civil Actions - Nonprofit Organizations - Unauthorized Support of Israeli Settlement Activity (Not on Our Dime Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2024
AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly. [HB-4]
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish that the General Assembly shall determine the date a regular session shall end unless another date is agreed upon by three-fifths of the membership of each House; establish that the General Assembly may be convened upon a Joint Proclamation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House for no more than 12 legislative days annually; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
HB-4: AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Osborne
Taken From Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (h) on 03/12/2024
HJR-66: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V Convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lawrence
Introduced In House on 01/31/2024
You have voted HJR-66: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V Convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress..
General Provisions - State Flag - Casket of an Eligible Decedent [HB-756]
Requiring the Secretary of State to furnish a State flag to drape the casket of an eligible decedent; establishing the process for a State flag to be claimed after burial; providing that only one flag may be provided for the death of an eligible decedent; and prohibiting the Secretary of State from procuring a flag that is not wholly produced in the United States.
HB-756: General Provisions - State Flag - Casket of an Eligible Decedent
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 481 on 05/09/2024