HB171

AN ACT relating to campaign finance.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB171 amends campaign finance laws to require registration of campaign consultants and employers with the Kentucky Registry of Election.

Kentucky HB171 amends campaign finance laws by requiring campaign consultants and their employers to register with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. Each campaign consultant and employer must file an initial registration statement within seven days of engagement, listing details such as names, addresses, and the nature of services provided. Employers must also pay a registration fee of $250. The registration is valid until December 31 of an odd-numbered year. Failure to register or file updated statements can result in fines.

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Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

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

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)