HB139

AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.

Complete·4/14/26

Kentucky HB139 amends election laws, including voter registration, candidate nomination, and voting procedures.

Kentucky HB139 revises election laws to enhance voter registration accuracy, streamline candidate nomination processes, and improve voting procedures. It mandates the State Board of Elections to establish a voter registration purge program using change-of-address data from the U.S. Postal Service. The bill details procedures for candidate nominations, including the requirement for candidates to file petitions with the Secretary of State or county clerk, specifying deadlines and signature requirements.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

Mar 18

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

History

Apr 14

Senate

received in House

Apr 14

Senate

to Rules (H)

Apr 14

Senate

taken from Rules