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KY HB606

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adrielle Camuel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Kentucky Constitution to establish a citizen ballot initiative process, allowing voters to propose and enact laws independent of the General Assembly

  • Requires initiative petitions to contain signatures and addresses of at least 3% of total votes cast in the most recent gubernatorial election

  • 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

  • Measures approved by a majority of voters become law; if conflicting measures pass, the one receiving the highest affirmative votes prevails

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs2/17/2026
Committee On Committees2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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