Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 580 — AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.

Last action — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 224)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 27, 2024.

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Summary

Amend 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; require that a voter confirm his or her residence has changed either through a letter submitted to the State Board of Elections or a form provided by the State Board of Elections on its website; amend KRS 116.145 to increase the fee for registration of voters from 25 cents to one dollar; amend 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; provide that a member of the county board of elections appointed by the State Board of Elections may be removed for just cause; increase the amount of compensation for members of the county board of elections to not less than $50 for each day the board meets; amend KRS 117.065 to require that the county board of elections shall establish the voting place for each precinct not later than January 15 of each year; allow the county board of elections to designate certain buildings as voting places on election day and all days of early voting; amend KRS 117.066 to require petitions to consolidate precincts be submitted at least 120 days before a primary election and that the approved petitions shall apply for the entire year; amend KRS 117.076 to allow any person prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting a no-excuse in-person absentee ballot because of absence from the county of his or her residence to cast an excused in-person absentee ballot; amend KRS 117.085 to require that mail-in absentee ballots be mailed to a student's residence or current address at the educational institution where he or she is enrolled; require that mail-in absentee ballots for persons incarcerated in jail who have been charged with but not convicted of a crime be sent to the correctional facility where he or she is in custody; require county clerks to keep lists of persons who return absentee ballots; require the county clerk to send a copy of the lists to the State Board of Elections and Secretary of State; prohibit the lists from being made public until after the close of business hours on the day of a primary or regular election; require that the county clerk and Secretary of State keep a record of the number of votes cast; amend KRS 117.235 to prohibit persons from electioneering within 100 feet of a mail-in absentee drop-box or receptacle for 45 days before any election; amend KRS 117.265 to prohibit any candidate who is disqualified in a primary from running for the same office in the regular election; amend KRS 117.275 to require that the copy of the precinct-by-precinct summary of tabulation showing the results from each precinct include votes cast during all absentee voting; amend KRS 117.295 to allow the county clerk to dispose of video surveillance of voting equipment after 60 days; require that the keys to voting equipment and ballot boxes remain in the possession of the county clerk; amend KRS 117.343 to increase the reimbursement to the county clerk from the State Board of Elections for necessary costs to not more than one dollar and 50 cents per registered voter; amend KRS 117.345 to require the State Board of Elections to direct the State Treasurer to provide county treasurers 50 cents per voter; amend KRS 117.389 to remove the 30-day restriction for county clerks to have automatic tabulating equipment tested; amend KRS 117A.070 to inform voters who have applied after seven days before an election for a military-overseas ballot of their ability to use a federal write-in absentee ballot; amend KRS 118.125 to remove the requirement that a candidate's precinct be listed on his or her notification and declaration oath; amend KRS 118.345 to prohibit any candidate who is disqualified in a primary from running for the same office in the regular election; amend KRS 118.415 to remove references to participation by the Attorney General in the formation of a ballot question for a proposed constitutional amendment; amend KRS 118.445 to allow the Secretary of State to designate the location where presidential electors shall convene on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December after their election; amend KRS 118.740 to require copies of certain proclamations or writs of election be forwarded by mail to the sheriff of a county at least 63 days before an election and that the sheriff shall give notice at least 56 days before the day of an election; amend KRS 118.770 to require that certain certificates of nomination be filed at least 56 days before an election; amend KRS 118A.060 to require names of judicial candidates be printed on the ballot in accordance with the requirements in KRS 118.129; amend KRS 118A.090 to conform; amend KRS 118A.100 to remove language to clarify that this chapter applies to a vacancy in office; amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a board of education shall sign an affidavit and provide proof evidencing his or her completion of twelfth grade; amend KRS 160.190 to require candidates for school board vacancies to file nominating petitions not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election, and to file declarations of intent in accordance with KRS 117.265; require the State Board of Elections to reappoint appointed members of the county boards of elections whose terms expire on June 30, 2024 for a term of one year to expire on June, 20, 2025; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 224 1 CHAPTER 224 ( HB 580 ) AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.
(2) (a) If it appears from information provided by the postal service or other sources that a voter has moved to a different address in the same county in which the voter is currently registered, the State Board of Elections shall provide to the county board of elections the information necessary to change the registration records to show the new address and the State Board of Elections shall send to the new address a notice of the change by forwardable mail on a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections and a postage prepaid, pre- addressed return form by which the voter may verify or correct the address information.
(2) (a) If it appears from information provided by the postal service or other sources that a voter has moved to a different address in the same county in which the voter is currently registered, the State Board of Elections shall provide to the county board of elections the information necessary to change the registration records to show the new address and the State Board of Elections shall send to the new address a notice of the change by forwardable mail on a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections and a postage prepaid, pre-addressed return form by which the voter may verify or correct the address information.
(3) (a) If it appears from information provided by the postal service or other sources that a voter has moved to a different address not in the same county, the State Board of Elections shall send to the address from which the voter was last Page 1 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN registered, by forwardable mail, a notice on a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections, with a postage prepaid and pre-addressed return card on which the voter may state his or her current address.
(3) (a) If it appears from information provided by the postal service or other sources that a voter has moved to a different address not in the same county, the State Board of Elections shall send to the address from which the voter was last registered, by forwardable mail, a notice on a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections, with a postage prepaid and pre-addressed return card on which the voter may state his or her current address.
If a county board of elections requests Page 2 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN authorization from the state board to establish an inactive list of voters for its county, the state board shall grant the request.
If a county board of elections requests authorization from the state board to establish an inactive list of voters for its county, the state board shall grant the request.
(7) Voters placed on an inactive list are to be counted only for purposes of voting and not for purposes of establishing or modifying precincts, calculating the amount of reimbursement of county clerks by the State Board of Elections for certain election- related expenses, or reporting official statistics, except as provided by the Election Assistance Commission's regulations promulgated pursuant to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (7) Voters placed on an inactive list are to be counted only for purposes of voting and not for purposes of establishing or modifying precincts, calculating the amount of reimbursement of county clerks by the State Board of Elections for certain election-related expenses, or reporting official statistics, except as provided by the Election Assistance Commission's regulations promulgated pursuant to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
(1) There shall be a county board of elections, which shall, at the direction and under the supervision of the State Board of Elections, administer the election laws and the Page 3 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN registration and purgation of voters within the county.
(1) There shall be a county board of elections, which shall, at the direction and under the supervision of the State Board of Elections, administer the election laws and the registration and purgation of voters within the county.
The members shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, qualified voters in the county from which they are appointed, and shall not have Page 4 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN been convicted of any election law offense.
The members shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, qualified voters in the county from which they are appointed, and shall not have been convicted of any election law offense.
of this paragraph, then the State Board of Elections shall appoint a qualified resident from the county at its next regularly scheduled meeting in September of the year in which the term expires or within three (3) months of a vacancy.
of this paragraph, then the State Board of Elections shall appoint a qualified CHAPTER 224 3 resident from the county at its next regularly scheduled meeting in September of the year in which the term expires or within three (3) months of a vacancy.
A member appointed by the State Board of Elections may be removed by the State Board of Elections upon a request approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full membership of the county executive committee that Page 5 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN submitted the member's name.
A member appointed by the State Board of Elections may be removed by the State Board of Elections upon a request approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full membership of the county executive committee that submitted the member's name.
Records shall be kept of all proceedings, and the records shall be public and Page 6 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN kept at the office of the county clerk.
Records shall be kept of all proceedings, and the records shall be public and kept at the office of the county clerk.
The expense of renting voting places, for which rent of Page 7 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN not less than twenty dollars ($20) shall be paid, shall be paid in the same manner as other election expenses.
The expense of renting voting places, for which rent of not less than twenty dollars ($20) shall be paid, shall be paid in the same manner as other election expenses.
(2) The county board of elections shall have the authority to designate as voting places, on election day and all days of excused and no-excuse in-person absentee voting, without cost to the board, buildings constructed in whole or in part with tax revenues.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) The county board of elections shall have the authority to designate as voting places, on election day and all days of excused and no-excuse in-person absentee voting, without cost to the board, buildings constructed in whole or in part with tax revenues.
In the instance of a precinct which has a small number of voters such that the use of separate voting equipment would be cost-prohibitive, the county clerk may make Page 8 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN application to the State Board of Elections to use supplemental paper ballots under KRS 118.215 to conduct the voting for the small precinct on any primary or election day.
In the instance of a precinct which has a small number of voters such that the use of separate voting equipment would be cost-prohibitive, the county clerk may make application to the State Board of Elections to use supplemental paper ballots under KRS 118.215 to conduct the voting for the small precinct on any primary or election day.
(f) The plan for additional precinct officers at the voting location, the manner in Page 9 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN which they will be assigned, and whether the voting location will be fully staffed with election officials;
(f) The plan for additional precinct officers at the voting location, the manner in which they will be assigned, and whether the voting location will be fully staffed with election officials;
(4) Beginning on January 1, 2025, if the petition submitted under subsection (3) of this section is approved by the State Board of Elections, it shall apply for the entire year and the precinct election officers designated to serve as election officers for more than one (1) precinct shall meet the eligibility requirements of KRS 117.045.
CHAPTER 224 5 (4) Beginning on January 1, 2025, if the petition submitted under subsection (3) of this section is approved by the State Board of Elections, it shall apply for the entire year and the precinct election officers designated to serve as election officers for more than one (1) precinct shall meet the eligibility requirements of KRS 117.045.
The available hours from which a voter may cast his or her vote during these three (3) Page 10 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN days shall be no less than eight (8) hours between 6 a.m.
The available hours from which a voter may cast his or her vote during these three (3) days shall be no less than eight (8) hours between 6 a.m.
(b) Has surgery, or whose spouse has surgery, scheduled that will require hospitalization on the day of an election and during the days of no-excuse in- person absentee voting;
(b) Has surgery, or whose spouse has surgery, scheduled that will require hospitalization on the day of an election and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting;
(f) Has not been declared mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction and, due to age, disability, or illness, is not able to appear at the polls on Page 11 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN election day and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting;
(f) Has not been declared mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction and, due to age, disability, or illness, is not able to appear at the polls on election day and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting;
(h) Any person employed in an occupation that is scheduled to work during all days and all hours, which shall include commute time, the polls are open on election day and during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting;[ or] (i) Any election officer tasked with election administration for the current election cycle;
(h) Any person employed in an occupation that is scheduled to work during all days and all hours, which shall include commute time, the polls are open on election day and during the days of no-excuse in- person absentee voting;[ or] (i) Any election officer tasked with election administration for the current election cycle;
or (j) Any person prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting a no-excuse in-person absentee ballot on all days no-excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted because he or she will be absent from the county of his or her residence during all days and all hours no- excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted.
or (j) Any person prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting a no-excuse in-person absentee ballot on all days no-excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted because he or she will be absent from the county of his or her residence during all days and all hours no-excuse in- person absentee voting is conducted.
(3) Any voter who votes an in-person absentee or federal provisional in-person absentee ballot shall provide proof of identification as defined in KRS 117.001 or meet the requirements of KRS 117.228 or 117.229.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) Any voter who votes an in-person absentee or federal provisional in-person absentee ballot shall provide proof of identification as defined in KRS 117.001 or meet the requirements of KRS 117.228 or 117.229.
Page 12 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (5) Any voter qualifying to vote who receives assistance to vote in-person absentee shall complete the voter assistance form required by KRS 117.255.
(5) Any voter qualifying to vote who receives assistance to vote in-person absentee shall complete the voter assistance form required by KRS 117.255.
(10) During the days of in-person absentee voting, all voting equipment on which in- person absentee ballots are cast shall remain locked and the keys shall be retained by at least two (2) members of the central ballot counting board who are not of the same political affiliation or by two (2) members of the county board of elections who are not of the same political affiliation, and the voting equipment shall remain locked with a tamper-resistant seal until the ballots are counted.
(10) During the days of in-person absentee voting, all voting equipment on which in-person absentee ballots are cast shall remain locked and the keys shall be retained by at least two (2) members of the central ballot counting board who are not of the same political affiliation or by two (2) members of the county board of elections who are not of the same political affiliation, and the voting equipment shall remain locked with a tamper-resistant seal until the ballots are counted.
(11) No person shall transmit or publicize any tallies or counts of in-person absentee Page 13 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN ballots, or any partial results, to any person except when provided to the county board of elections under KRS 117.087[those persons, election officials, or entities authorized by law to receive it], until 6 p.m.
(11) No person shall transmit or publicize any tallies or counts of in-person absentee ballots, or any partial results, to any person except when provided to the county board of elections under KRS 117.087[those persons, election officials, or entities authorized by law to receive it], until 6 p.m.
(12) (a) Before and after each day of in-person absentee voting, on all voting equipment to be used, the tamper-resistant seal shall be checked to ensure it is unaltered and the number on the public counter shall be read and recorded.
(12) (a) Before and after each day of in-person absentee voting, on all voting equipment to be used, the tamper- resistant seal shall be checked to ensure it is unaltered and the number on the public counter shall be read and recorded.
(13) The State Board of Elections shall promulgate administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A to provide for the casting of ballots in accordance with this Page 14 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN section.
(13) The State Board of Elections shall promulgate administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A to provide for the casting of ballots in accordance with this section.
(1) (a) All requests for a mail-in absentee ballot shall be requested through a secure online portal established by the State Board of Elections, except for:
CHAPTER 224 7 (1) (a) All requests for a mail-in absentee ballot shall be requested through a secure online portal established by the State Board of Elections, except for:
(f) The online portal shall not be open or permit any mail-in ballot requests to Page 15 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN occur more than forty-five (45) days immediately preceding the day of a primary or an election.
(f) The online portal shall not be open or permit any mail-in ballot requests to occur more than forty-five (45) days immediately preceding the day of a primary or an election.
Prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting an excused or no-excuse in-person absentee ballot on all days in- person absentee voting is conducted because he or she will be absent Page 16 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN from the county of his or her residence all hours and all days excused or no-excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted;
Prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting an excused or no- excuse in-person absentee ballot on all days in-person absentee voting is conducted because he or she will be absent from the county of his or her residence all hours and all days excused or no- excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted;
Not able to appear at the polls on election day or the days excused or no- excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted on the account of age, disability, or illness, and who has not been declared mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Not able to appear at the polls on election day or the days excused or no-excuse in-person absentee voting is conducted on the account of age, disability, or illness, and who has not been declared mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(i) Residents of Kentucky who are covered voters as defined in KRS 117A.010 may apply for a mail-in absentee ballot by means of the federal post-card application, which may be transmitted to the county clerk's office by mail, by facsimile machine, or by means of the electronic transmission system established under KRS 117A.030(4).
(i) Residents of Kentucky who are covered voters as defined in KRS 117A.010 may apply for a mail-in absentee ballot by means of the federal post-card application, which may be transmitted to the county Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY clerk's office by mail, by facsimile machine, or by means of the electronic transmission system established under KRS 117A.030(4).
The Page 17 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN mail-in absentee ballot application shall be in the form prescribed by the State Board of Elections, which shall include the voter affirmation form as prescribed in KRS 117.228(1)(c) and shall contain the following information:
The mail-in absentee ballot application shall be in the form prescribed by the State Board of Elections, which shall include the voter affirmation form as prescribed in KRS 117.228(1)(c) and shall contain the following information:
of this section;[ or] Page 18 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (b) A qualified voter[voters] covered under KRS 117.077;
of this section;[ or] (b) A qualified voter[voters] covered under KRS 117.077;
(b) Cause mail-in absentee ballots to be printed fifty (50) days prior to each primary or regular election, and forty-five (45) days prior to a special election;
CHAPTER 224 9 (b) Cause mail-in absentee ballots to be printed fifty (50) days prior to each primary or regular election, and forty-five (45) days prior to a special election;
and Page 19 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (c) Complete a postal form for a certificate of mailing for mail-in absentee ballots mailed within the fifty (50) states, and it shall be stamped by the postal service when the mail-in absentee ballots are mailed.
and (c) Complete a postal form for a certificate of mailing for mail-in absentee ballots mailed within the fifty (50) states, and it shall be stamped by the postal service when the mail-in absentee ballots are mailed.
If applicable, the county clerk shall retain the voter's mail-in ballot Page 20 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN application, which shall include the photographed copy of the voter's proof of identification or the voter affirmation as prescribed by KRS 117.228(1)(c), and the postal form required by subsection (5) of this section for twenty-two (22) months after the primary or election.
If applicable, the county clerk shall retain the voter's mail-in ballot application, which shall include the photographed copy of the voter's proof of identification or the voter affirmation as prescribed by KRS 117.228(1)(c), and the postal form required by subsection (5) of this section for twenty-two (22) months after the primary or election.
(8) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (10) of this section, any person who has received a mail-in absentee ballot but who knows at least seven (7) days before the date of the election that he or she will be in his or her county of residence on election day or during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting and who has not voted by means of his or her mail-in absentee ballot shall cancel his or her mail- in absentee ballot and vote in person.
(8) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (10) of this section, any person who has received a mail-in absentee ballot but who knows at least seven (7) days before the date of the election that he or she will be in his or her county of residence on election day or during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting and who has not voted by means of his or her mail-in absentee ballot shall cancel his or her mail-in absentee ballot and vote in person.
Upon the return of any mail-in absentee ballot after the first mail-in absentee ballot is returned, the county clerk shall mark on the outer envelope of the sealed ballot the words "Canceled because ballot reissued." Page 21 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (10) Any covered voter as defined in KRS 117A.010 who has received a mail-in absentee ballot but who knows that he or she will be in the county on election day or during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting shall cancel his or her mail-in absentee ballot and vote in person during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting or on the day of the election.
Upon the return of any mail-in absentee ballot after the first mail-in absentee ballot is returned, the county clerk shall mark on the outer envelope of the sealed ballot the words "Canceled because ballot reissued." (10) Any covered voter as defined in KRS 117A.010 who has received a mail-in absentee ballot but who knows that he or she will be in the county on election day or during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting shall cancel his or her mail-in absentee ballot and vote in person during the days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting or on the day of the election.
(11) The State Board of Elections shall promulgate administrative regulations to:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (11) The State Board of Elections shall promulgate administrative regulations to:
Except for Page 22 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN necessary election officials and for election-related duties as prescribed by law, the name of the person who votes by means of a mail-in absentee ballot shall not be disclosed.
Except for necessary election officials and for election-related duties as prescribed by law, the name of the person who votes by means of a mail-in absentee ballot shall not be disclosed.
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Page 23 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (2) (a) The county clerk shall provide a minimum of one (1) secure ballot drop-box to receive voted mail-in absentee ballots for each primary, regular election, or special election.
(2) (a) The county clerk shall provide a minimum of one (1) secure ballot drop-box to receive voted mail-in absentee ballots for each primary, regular election, or special election.
(e) Each receptacle or drop-box shall be emptied by the county clerk and at least Page 24 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN one (1) member of the county board of elections or one (1) member of the central ballot counting board if one is appointed, who is not of the same political affiliation as the county clerk at least once each business day or more frequently, as needed, to reasonably secure and accommodate the volume of the voter-delivered mail-in absentee ballots.
CHAPTER 224 11 (e) Each receptacle or drop-box shall be emptied by the county clerk and at least one (1) member of the county board of elections or one (1) member of the central ballot counting board if one is appointed, who is not of the same political affiliation as the county clerk at least once each business day or more frequently, as needed, to reasonably secure and accommodate the volume of the voter-delivered mail-in absentee ballots.
The ballots deposited in the drop- box or receptacle shall be removed with a record of the date and time ballots were removed, and the names of the persons removing them.
The ballots deposited in the drop-box or receptacle shall be removed with a record of the date and time ballots were removed, and the names of the persons removing them.
The keys to the ballot box shall be retained by at least two (2) members of the county board of elections who are not of the same political Page 25 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN affiliation or two (2) members of the central ballot counting board if one (1) is appointed, who are not of the same political affiliation, and the box shall remain locked until the ballots are processed, reviewed, or counted under KRS 117.087.
The keys to the ballot box shall be retained by at least two (2) members of the county board of elections who are not of the same political affiliation or two (2) members of the central ballot counting board if one (1) is appointed, who are not of the same political affiliation, and the box shall remain locked until the ballots are processed, reviewed, or counted under KRS 117.087.
Page 26 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (1) No person shall knowingly collect, gain possession of, deliver, or exercise control over a mail-in absentee ballot, except for:
(1) No person shall knowingly collect, gain possession of, deliver, or exercise control over a mail-in absentee ballot, except for:
1.
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and[designated by the voter to assist in the mail-in absentee voting process] (g) An employee of a jail who is ordinarily engaged in official duties related to Page 27 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN the delivery of mail matter.
and[designated by the voter to assist in the mail-in absentee voting process] (g) An employee of a jail who is ordinarily engaged in official duties related to the delivery of mail matter.
(2) Write-in votes shall be counted only for candidates for election to office who have filed a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the Secretary of State or county clerk, depending on the office being sought, on or before the fourth Friday in October preceding the date of the regular election and not later than the second Page 28 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN Friday before the date of a special election.
(2) Write-in votes shall be counted only for candidates for election to office who have filed a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the Secretary of State or county clerk, depending on the office being sought, on or before the fourth Friday in October preceding the date of the regular election and not later than the second Friday before the date of a special election.
or 4.
or CHAPTER 224 13 4.
Write-in votes cast for the candidates whose names appear on the ballot shall apply to the slate of pledged presidential electors, whose Page 29 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN names shall not appear on the ballot.
Write-in votes cast for the candidates whose names appear on the ballot shall apply to the slate of pledged presidential electors, whose names shall not appear on the ballot.
(3) Where voting equipment is used which does not print the candidates' names along with the total votes received on a general return sheet or record for that equipment, Page 30 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN the procedure to be followed shall be as follows:
(3) Where voting equipment is used which does not print the candidates' names along with the total votes received on a general return sheet or record for that equipment, the procedure to be followed shall be as follows:
One (1) copy of the return sheets or record of the voting equipment shall be given to the county clerk of the county in which the election is being held and to each of the local governing bodies of the two (2) dominant political parties, but a local governing body of a dominant political party may decline a copy of the precinct election return by filing a written declination with the county board of elections prior to the election, and upon this declination, a printed copy shall not be issued to the political party so declining.
One (1) copy of the return sheets or record of the voting equipment shall be given to the county clerk of the county in which the election is being held and to each of the local governing bodies of the two (2) dominant political parties, but a local governing body of a Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY dominant political party may decline a copy of the precinct election return by filing a written declination with the county board of elections prior to the election, and upon this declination, a printed copy shall not be issued to the political party so declining.
The declination on file shall be effective for that election and any subsequent Page 31 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN elections until revoked by the local governing body of a dominant political party by filing a written revocation with the county board of elections.
The declination on file shall be effective for that election and any subsequent elections until revoked by the local governing body of a dominant political party by filing a written revocation with the county board of elections.
and (b) The county clerk shall mail or deliver the precinct signature rosters from each precinct and the in-person absentee ballot signature roster to the State Board of Elections.
and (b) The county clerk shall mail or deliver the precinct signature rosters from each precinct and the in- person absentee ballot signature roster to the State Board of Elections.
In regular elections, the governing authority of each political party, each candidate for Page 32 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN member of board of education, nonpartisan candidate, political group candidate, political organization candidate, independent candidate, or independent ticket may designate a representative to the county board of elections to witness and check the vote count.
In regular elections, the governing authority of each political party, each candidate for member of board of education, nonpartisan candidate, political group candidate, political organization candidate, independent candidate, or independent ticket may designate a representative to the county board of elections to witness and check the vote count.
(13) The county board of elections shall authorize the candidates, slates of candidates, or their representatives, and representatives of the news media to be present during the Page 33 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN counting of the supplemental and federal provisional paper ballots.
(13) The county board of elections shall authorize the candidates, slates of candidates, or their representatives, and representatives of the news media to be present during the counting of the supplemental and federal provisional paper ballots.
(b) If an external device is used to upload election results for the subsequent transmission, the device shall be used for that primary or election only and be of a type approved by the State Board of Elections as part of a voting system under KRS 117.379.
CHAPTER 224 15 (b) If an external device is used to upload election results for the subsequent transmission, the device shall be used for that primary or election only and be of a type approved by the State Board of Elections as part of a voting system under KRS 117.379.
(1) For a period of thirty (30) days following any election, the voting equipment shall Page 34 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN remain locked against voting, the ballot boxes containing all paper ballots shall remain locked, and the voting equipment and ballot boxes shall be under video surveillance.
(1) For a period of thirty (30) days following any election, the voting equipment shall remain locked against voting, the ballot boxes containing all paper ballots shall remain locked, and the voting equipment and ballot boxes shall be under video surveillance.
(c) By a county board of elections under the direction of the State Board of Elections pursuant to a risk-limiting audit;
(c) By a county board of elections under the direction of the State Board of Elections pursuant to a risk- limiting audit;
In the event of a contest of election, the court in which the contest is pending or the committee before which the contest is being heard may, upon motion of any party to the contest, issue an order requiring that the voting equipment, ballots, and ballot boxes shall remain continuously locked for further time as may be reasonable or necessary, with due regard for the preparation of the voting equipment for a succeeding primary, regular election, or special election, but in no event shall the Page 35 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN order compel that the voting equipment remain locked to a time within thirty (30) days next preceding any approaching primary, regular election, or special election.
In the event of a contest of election, the court in which the contest is pending or the committee before which the contest is being heard may, upon motion of any party to the contest, issue an order requiring that the voting equipment, ballots, and ballot boxes shall remain continuously locked for further time as may be reasonable or necessary, with due regard for the preparation of the voting equipment for a succeeding primary, regular election, or special election, but in no event shall the order compel that the voting equipment remain locked to a time within thirty (30) days next preceding any approaching primary, regular election, or special election.
(2) The Secretary of State shall solicit sponsorship from within the Commonwealth for the essay and slogan contests so that, in addition to awards or certificates, winners shall receive a monetary award, as funds are available from sponsors.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) The Secretary of State shall solicit sponsorship from within the Commonwealth for the essay and slogan contests so that, in addition to awards or certificates, winners shall receive a monetary award, as funds are available from sponsors.
The county clerks and county boards of election may solicit sponsorship from within their respective Page 36 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN counties for such contests to fund prizes and events for contest winners.
The county clerks and county boards of election may solicit sponsorship from within their respective counties for such contests to fund prizes and events for contest winners.
"For the purpose of having my name placed on the official primary election ballot as a candidate for nomination by the ------ Party, I, ------ (name in full as desired on the ballot as provided in KRS 118.129), do solemnly swear that my residence address is ----- (street, route, highway, city if applicable, county, state, Page 37 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN and zip code), that my mailing address, if different, is ----- (post office address), and that I am a registered ------ (party) voter[ in ------ precinct];
"For the purpose of having my name placed on the official primary election ballot as a candidate for nomination by the ------ Party, I, ------ (name in full as desired on the ballot as provided in KRS 118.129), do solemnly swear that my residence address is ----- (street, route, highway, city if applicable, county, state, and zip code), that my mailing address, if different, is ----- (post office address), and that I am a registered ------ (party) voter[ in ------ precinct];
(1) After the order of the names has been determined as provided in KRS 118.225, the Secretary of State shall certify, to the county clerks of the respective counties entitled to participate in the nomination or election of the respective candidates, the name, place of residence, and party of each candidate or slate of candidates for each office, as specified in the nomination papers or certificates and petitions of nomination filed with him or her, and shall designate the device with which the candidate groups, slates of candidates, or lists of candidates of each party shall be Page 38 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN printed, in the order in which they are to appear on the ballot, with precedence to be given to the party that polled the highest number of votes at the preceding election for presidential electors, followed by the political party which received the second highest number of votes, with the order of any other political parties and independents to be determined by lot.
(1) After the order of the names has been determined as provided in KRS 118.225, the Secretary of State shall certify, to the county clerks of the respective counties entitled to participate in the nomination or election of the respective candidates, the name, place of residence, and party of each candidate or slate of candidates for each office, as specified in the nomination papers or certificates and petitions of nomination filed with him or her, and shall designate the device with which the candidate groups, slates of candidates, or lists of candidates of each party shall be printed, in the order in which they are to appear on the ballot, with precedence to be given to the party that polled the highest number of votes at the preceding election for presidential electors, followed by the political party which received the second highest number of votes, with the order of any other political parties and independents to be determined by lot.
Candidates for county offices and local state offices shall be listed in the following order:
Candidates for county offices and local state offices CHAPTER 224 17 shall be listed in the following order:
If the same device is selected by two (2) groups of petitioners, it shall be given to the first selecting it and the Page 39 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN county clerk shall permit the other group to select a suitable device.
If the same device is selected by two (2) groups of petitioners, it shall be given to the first selecting it and the county clerk shall permit the other group to select a suitable device.
Supplemental paper ballots may also be used to conduct the voting, in Page 40 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN the instance of a small precinct as provided in KRS 117.066.
Supplemental paper ballots may also be used to conduct the voting, in the instance of a small precinct as provided in KRS 117.066.
The order of names of the candidates or slates of candidates for each congressional district[lists] shall be certified to the county clerks of all the counties that comprise the district[accordingly].
The order of names of the candidates or Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY slates of candidates for each congressional district[lists] shall be certified to the county clerks of all the counties that comprise the district[accordingly].
Page 41 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (3) For all offices for which nomination papers and petitions are filed in the office of the county clerk, the order in which the names of candidates for each office are to be printed on the ballot shall be determined by lot at a public drawing in the office of the county clerk at 2 p.m., standard time, on the Thursday following the filing deadline for the primary as established in KRS 83A.045, 118.165, and 118A.060 or the Thursday following the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June preceding the regular election.
(3) For all offices for which nomination papers and petitions are filed in the office of the county clerk, the order in which the names of candidates for each office are to be printed on the ballot shall be determined by lot at a public drawing in the office of the county clerk at 2 p.m., standard time, on the Thursday following the filing deadline for the primary as established in KRS 83A.045, 118.165, and 118A.060 or the Thursday following the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June preceding the regular election.
(2) No person who was a candidate for nomination for any office in a primary and who, before the succeeding regular election, is declared by the judgment of any court of Page 42 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN competent jurisdiction to have violated, in the primary, any provision of KRS Chapter 121, or to be responsible for such violation by others, shall have his or her name placed on ballots for any office to be voted for in the succeeding regular election.
(2) No person who was a candidate for nomination for any office in a primary and who, before the succeeding regular election, is declared by the judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction to have violated, in the primary, any provision of KRS Chapter 121, or to be responsible for such violation by others, shall have his or her name placed on ballots for any office to be voted for in the succeeding regular election.
Page 43 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (3) The Secretary of State, not later than the second Monday after the second Tuesday in August preceding the next regular election at which members of the General Assembly are to be chosen in a year in which there is not an election for President and Vice President of the United States, or not later than the Thursday after the first Tuesday in September preceding a regular election in a year in which there is an election for President and Vice President of the United States, shall certify the substance of the amendment, as stated and certified by the General Assembly[ or by the Attorney General], to the county clerk of each county, and the county clerk shall have the substance of the amendment, as so certified, indicated on the ballots.
(3) The Secretary of State, not later than the second Monday after the second Tuesday in August preceding the next regular election at which members of the General Assembly are to be chosen in a year in which there is not an election for President and Vice President of the United States, or not later than the Thursday after the first Tuesday in September preceding a regular election in a year in which there is an election for President and Vice President of the United States, shall certify the substance of the amendment, as stated and certified by the CHAPTER 224 19 General Assembly[ or by the Attorney General], to the county clerk of each county, and the county clerk shall have the substance of the amendment, as so certified, indicated on the ballots.
(1) A copy of a proclamation issued under KRS 118.710 or 118.720, or a writ of election issued under KRS 63.200, 67C.103, 118.730, 120.205, or 120.215 shall be Page 44 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN forwarded by mail to the sheriff of each county in the district in which the election is to be held, at least sixty-three (63)[fifty-six (56)] days before the election.
(1) A copy of a proclamation issued under KRS 118.710 or 118.720, or a writ of election issued under KRS 63.200, 67C.103, 118.730, 120.205, or 120.215 shall be forwarded by mail to the sheriff of each county in the district in which the election is to be held, at least sixty-three (63)[fifty-six (56)] days before the election.
When a writ of election or proclamation is issued to fill a vacancy as prescribed in KRS 63.200, 118.710, 118.720, or 118.730, independent, or political organization, or political group petitions and certificates of nomination shall be filed at least fifty-six (56)[forty- nine (49)] days before the day of election, and if filed with the Secretary of State shall be immediately certified by him or her to the proper county clerks, except as may be provided under KRS 63.200.
When a writ of election or proclamation is issued to fill a vacancy as prescribed in KRS 63.200, 118.710, 118.720, or 118.730, independent, or political organization, or political group petitions and certificates of nomination shall be filed at least fifty-six (56)[forty-nine (49)] days before the day of election, and if filed with the Secretary of State shall be immediately certified by him or her to the proper county clerks, except as may be provided under KRS 63.200.
Signatures for nomination papers shall not be affixed Page 45 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN on the document to be filed prior to the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the year preceding the year in which the office will appear on the ballot.
Signatures for nomination papers shall not be affixed on the document to be filed prior to the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the year preceding the year in which the office will appear on the ballot.
(4) The Secretary of State shall examine the petition of each candidate to determine whether it is regular on its face.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (4) The Secretary of State shall examine the petition of each candidate to determine whether it is regular on its face.
(a) Certify to the county clerks of the respective counties entitled to participate in the election of the various candidates, the name and place of residence of each Page 46 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN candidate for each office, by district or circuit, and numbered division if divisions exist, as specified in the petitions for nomination filed with him or her;
(a) Certify to the county clerks of the respective counties entitled to participate in the election of the various candidates, the name and place of residence of each candidate for each office, by district or circuit, and numbered division if divisions exist, as specified in the petitions for nomination filed with him or her;
Page 47 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (1) For the regular election, the order of names on the ballot for each district or circuit, and numbered division if divisions exist, shall be determined by lot at a public drawing to be held in the office of the Secretary of State at 2 p.m., standard time, on the Thursday following the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June preceding the regular election, except as provided in KRS 118A.100(5)[(6)].
(1) For the regular election, the order of names on the ballot for each district or circuit, and numbered division if divisions exist, shall be determined by lot at a public drawing to be held in the office of the Secretary of State at 2 p.m., standard time, on the Thursday following the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June preceding the regular election, except as provided in KRS 118A.100(5)[(6)].
The words "Vote for Page 48 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN one" or "Vote for one in each division," shall be printed on the ballot in an appropriate location.
The words "Vote CHAPTER 224 21 for one" or "Vote for one in each division," shall be printed on the ballot in an appropriate location.
If the vacancy occurs Page 49 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN after the first Tuesday following the first Monday in June, each candidate shall file a petition for nomination with the Secretary of State not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the day fixed by law for holding the regular election for the unexpired term.
If the vacancy occurs after the first Tuesday following the first Monday in June, each candidate shall file a petition for nomination with the Secretary of State not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the day fixed by law for holding the regular election for the unexpired term.
If there is an error, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate by certified mail within twenty-four (24) hours of filing.
If there is an error, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate by certified mail within twenty- four (24) hours of filing.
For those petitions for nomination Page 50 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN required to be filed no later than the second Tuesday in August, the order of names on the ballot for each district and circuit, and numbered division if divisions exist, shall be determined by lot at a public drawing to be held in the office of the Secretary of State at 2 p.m., standard time, on the Thursday following the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election.
For those petitions for nomination required to be filed no later than the second Tuesday in August, the order of names on the ballot for each district and circuit, and numbered division if divisions exist, shall be determined by lot at a public drawing to be held in the office of the Secretary of State at 2 p.m., standard time, on the Thursday following the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election.
and (b) Designate for the county clerks the office of the Court of Justice with which the names of candidates shall be printed and the order in which they are to appear on the ballot.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Designate for the county clerks the office of the Court of Justice with which the names of candidates shall be printed and the order in which they are to appear on the ballot.
The office, numbered division if divisions exist, and the Page 51 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN candidates therefor shall be clearly labeled.
The office, numbered division if divisions exist, and the candidates therefor shall be clearly labeled.
(2) "Ballot box" means any box, bag, or other container that can be locked, sealed, or otherwise rendered tamper-resistant, for receiving ballots;
(2) "Ballot box" means any box, bag, or other container that can be locked, sealed, or otherwise rendered tamper- resistant, for receiving ballots;
Page 52 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN (6)[(5)] "Voting machine" or "machine" means a part of a voting system that consists of[:
(6)[(5)] "Voting machine" or "machine" means a part of a voting system that consists of[:
or (b) ] one (1) or more electronic devices that operate independently or as a combination of a ballot-marking device and an electronic or automatic vote- tabulating device;
or (b) ] one (1) or more electronic devices that operate independently or as a combination of a ballot-marking device and an electronic or automatic vote-tabulating device;
2.
CHAPTER 224 23 2.
Determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the Page 53 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN initial qualification of the system;
Determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system;
(d) Causes a voting machine, voting equipment, or voting system to be used or consents to its being used for any election with knowledge of the fact that the Page 54 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN voting machine, voting equipment, or voting system is not in order, or not perfectly set and adjusted to correctly register all votes cast;
(d) Causes a voting machine, voting equipment, or voting system to be used or consents to its being used for any election with knowledge of the fact that the voting machine, voting equipment, or voting system is not in order, or not perfectly set and adjusted to correctly register all votes cast;
(3) The member chosen under this section shall meet the eligibility requirements as established by KRS 160.180 and shall hold office until his or her successor is elected or appointed, and has qualified.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) The member chosen under this section shall meet the eligibility requirements as established by KRS 160.180 and shall hold office until his or her successor is elected or appointed, and has qualified.
(4) Any vacancy having an unexpired term of one (1) year or more on August 1 after the vacancy occurs shall be filled for the unexpired term by an election to be held at Page 55 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN the next regular election after the vacancy occurs.
(4) Any vacancy having an unexpired term of one (1) year or more on August 1 after the vacancy occurs shall be filled for the unexpired term by an election to be held at the next regular election after the vacancy occurs.
Whereas it is critically important to protect the integrity and reliability of the electoral process in order to safeguard the fundamental right to vote, and it is a reasonable legislative task to seek improvement and modernization of election procedures without undue delay in notice to the people of the Commonwealth and its election officials tasked with administering the election laws within this state, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by Page 56 of 57 HB058020.100 - 401 - XXXX 4/15/2024 3:04 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 580/EN the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
Whereas it is critically important to protect the integrity and reliability of the electoral process in order to safeguard the fundamental right to vote, and it is a reasonable legislative task to seek improvement and modernization of election procedures without undue delay in notice to the people of the Commonwealth and its election officials tasked with administering the election laws within this state, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
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Became law without Govenor's signature April 27, 2024.
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  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 224)

  2. filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

  3. delivered to Governor

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  6. passed 96-0

  7. House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  8. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  9. to Rules (H)

  10. received in House

  11. 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  12. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 28, 2024

  13. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  14. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  15. returned to State & Local Government (S)

  16. 1st reading

  17. taken from State & Local Government (S)

  18. to State & Local Government (S)

  19. to Committee on Committees (S)

  20. received in Senate

  21. 3rd reading, passed 89-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (4) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

  22. floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute

  23. floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute

  24. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (2-title) filed to bill

  25. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 27, 2024

  26. 2nd reading, to Rules

  27. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

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

  29. to Committee on Committees (H)

  30. introduced in House

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Final Passage

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 70003
Unaffiliated 12000
Democrat 14001
Total 96004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Heath — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Justice — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Graham — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Not Voting
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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PASS HB 580 W/ scs1 sfa1

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 27001
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Not Voting
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 89 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 14001
Republican 65007
Unaffiliated 10002
Total 890010
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Heath — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Graham — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Justice — Not Voting
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Not Voting
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Not Voting
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Not Voting
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Not Voting
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Not Voting
Robert Duvall Republican Not Voting
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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What does HB 580 do?
Amend 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; require that a voter confirm his or her residence has changed either through a letter submitted to the State Board of Elections or a form provided by the State Board of Elections on its website; amend KRS 116.145 to increase the fee for registration of voters from 25 cents to one dollar; amend 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; provide that a member of the county board of elections appointed by the State Board of Elections may be removed for just cause; increase the amount of compensation for members of the county board of elections to not less than $50 for each day the board meets; amend KRS 117.065 to require that the county board of elections shall establish the voting place for each precinct not later than January 15 of each year; allow the county board of elections to designate certain buildings as voting places on election day and all days of early voting; amend KRS 117.066 to require petitions to consolidate precincts be submitted at least 120 days before a primary election and that the approved petitions shall apply for the entire year; amend KRS 117.076 to allow any person prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting a no-excuse in-person absentee ballot because of absence from the county of his or her residence to cast an excused in-person absentee ballot; amend KRS 117.085 to require that mail-in absentee ballots be mailed to a student's residence or current address at the educational institution where he or she is enrolled; require that mail-in absentee ballots for persons incarcerated in jail who have been charged with but not convicted of a crime be sent to the correctional facility where he or she is in custody; require county clerks to keep lists of persons who return absentee ballots; require the county clerk to send a copy of the lists to the State Board of Elections and Secretary of State; prohibit the lists from being made public until after the close of business hours on the day of a primary or regular election; require that the county clerk and Secretary of State keep a record of the number of votes cast; amend KRS 117.235 to prohibit persons from electioneering within 100 feet of a mail-in absentee drop-box or receptacle for 45 days before any election; amend KRS 117.265 to prohibit any candidate who is disqualified in a primary from running for the same office in the regular election; amend KRS 117.275 to require that the copy of the precinct-by-precinct summary of tabulation showing the results from each precinct include votes cast during all absentee voting; amend KRS 117.295 to allow the county clerk to dispose of video surveillance of voting equipment after 60 days; require that the keys to voting equipment and ballot boxes remain in the possession of the county clerk; amend KRS 117.343 to increase the reimbursement to the county clerk from the State Board of Elections for necessary costs to not more than one dollar and 50 cents per registered voter; amend KRS 117.345 to require the State Board of Elections to direct the State Treasurer to provide county treasurers 50 cents per voter; amend KRS 117.389 to remove the 30-day restriction for county clerks to have automatic tabulating equipment tested; amend KRS 117A.070 to inform voters who have applied after seven days before an election for a military-overseas ballot of their ability to use a federal write-in absentee ballot; amend KRS 118.125 to remove the requirement that a candidate's precinct be listed on his or her notification and declaration oath; amend KRS 118.345 to prohibit any candidate who is disqualified in a primary from running for the same office in the regular election; amend KRS 118.415 to remove references to participation by the Attorney General in the formation of a ballot question for a proposed constitutional amendment; amend KRS 118.445 to allow the Secretary of State to designate the location where presidential electors shall convene on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December after their election; amend KRS 118.740 to require copies of certain proclamations or writs of election be forwarded by mail to the sheriff of a county at least 63 days before an election and that the sheriff shall give notice at least 56 days before the day of an election; amend KRS 118.770 to require that certain certificates of nomination be filed at least 56 days before an election; amend KRS 118A.060 to require names of judicial candidates be printed on the ballot in accordance with the requirements in KRS 118.129; amend KRS 118A.090 to conform; amend KRS 118A.100 to remove language to clarify that this chapter applies to a vacancy in office; amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a board of education shall sign an affidavit and provide proof evidencing his or her completion of twelfth grade; amend KRS 160.190 to require candidates for school board vacancies to file nominating petitions not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election, and to file declarations of intent in accordance with KRS 117.265; require the State Board of Elections to reappoint appointed members of the county boards of elections whose terms expire on June 30, 2024 for a term of one year to expire on June, 20, 2025; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Who sponsors HB 580?
HB 580 is sponsored by Jennifer Decker (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), and Steve Bratcher (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 580?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2024. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 580?
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