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HB570

AN ACT relating to the election of Justices of the Supreme Court.

Introduced·2/5/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB570 amends the election process for Justices of the Supreme Court to be statewide.

Kentucky HB570 changes the election of Justices of the Supreme Court to be statewide rather than by district. This Act modifies KRS 118A.020 to reflect the new election process. The change will take effect on January 2, 2029.

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Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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History

Feb 12

House

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

Feb 5

House

introduced in House

Feb 5

House

to Committee on Committees (H)