Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

HB 259 — AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements of state and local elected officials.

Last action — to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements of state and local elected officials.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

  2. introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

Sponsors

  • S. Baker, J. Hodgson, R. Bivens, J. Calloway, K. King · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • S. Baker, J. Hodgson, R. Bivens, J. Calloway, K. King

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 259 do?
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements of state and local elected officials.
Who sponsors HB 259?
HB 259 is sponsored by S. Baker, J. Hodgson, R. Bivens, J. Calloway, K. King.
What is the current status of HB 259?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 259?
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