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KY HB606
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adrielle Camuel
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Kentucky Constitution to establish a citizen ballot initiative process, allowing voters to propose and enact laws independent of the General Assembly
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Requires initiative petitions to contain signatures and addresses of at least 3% of total votes cast in the most recent gubernatorial election
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Initiative petitions must contain only one subject and cannot target a particular class of individuals; the Secretary of State certifies signature validity and petition compliance before placing measures on the ballot
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Measures approved by a majority of voters become law; if conflicting measures pass, the one receiving the highest affirmative votes prevails
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Governor's veto power does not extend to measures enacted through citizen initiatives; the General Assembly may establish procedures to facilitate but not restrict this power
Legislative Description
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizen ballot initiatives.
Local Mandate
Last Action
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
2/17/2026