HB288

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.

Introduced·1/9/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB288 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to limit terms for General Assembly members.

Kentucky HB288 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to limit terms for General Assembly members. The amendment would limit Senators to four terms and Representatives to six terms, starting from the 2028 election. It also includes transitional provisions for Senators from even-numbered districts, who would complete their terms by January 1, 2031. The amendment will be submitted to voters for ratification.

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Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 16

House

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

Jan 9

House

introduced in House

Jan 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)