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KY HB753

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beverly Chester-Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Kentucky Constitution to extend House of Representatives terms from two years to four years, matching the current four-year Senate terms

  • Even-numbered district Representatives would begin serving four-year terms starting with the November 2026 election

  • Odd-numbered district Representatives would begin serving four-year terms starting with the November 2028 election, with a transitional two-year term in 2026

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Kentucky voters for ratification at a general election

  • Secretary of State must publish the full amendment text in a statewide newspaper by the first Tuesday in August before the election and certify ballot language to all county clerks

Legislative Description

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

General Assembly

Last Action

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

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs3/4/2026
Committee On Committees2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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