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AN ACT relating to elections.

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

KY HB 454 · House Bill · 2026RS

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Introduced
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House
Latest action
Jan 29, 2026

What it does

Amend KRS 67.060, 83A.040, 160.180, and 262.240, to require candidates for county commissioner, mayor, legislative bodys, local board of education member, and soil and water commissioner at the time of their elections or appointments and for the duration of their term in office to be a citizen of the United States, a citizen of the United States for 18 years immediately preceding election or appointment, citizen or national of only the United States and no other foreign state or country, and a citizen or national of only the United States and no other foreign state or country for 18 years immediately preceding election or appointment in order to hold each respective office.

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  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Jan 29, 2026

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