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KY SB205

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Clemons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum pay for election officers from $60 to $120 per election day served, with counties able to approve additional compensation
  • Election officers also receive mileage reimbursement at state employee rates for delivering election packets to polls and returning election results
  • County boards of elections must appoint two judges, one clerk, and one sheriff for each precinct by March 20 each year
  • Minors aged 17 who will turn 18 by the regular election day may serve as election officers, limited to one 17-year-old per precinct
  • Election officers may be removed for cause up to 5 days before an election, with vacancies filled by alternate officers of the same political affiliation

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to election officers.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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