Kentucky HB259 proposes constitutional amendments to restrict eligibility for state and local elected offices to U.S. natural-born citizens.
Kentucky HB259 proposes amendments to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Kentucky Constitution to change citizenship requirements for state and local elected officials. The bill seeks to ensure that only U.S. natural-born citizens can be elected to offices such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, state legislators, and judges. It also mandates that candidates for these positions must be residents of Kentucky for a specified period before their election. The proposed changes would be subject to voter approval.
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