HB606

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizen ballot initiatives.

Introduced·2/9/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB606 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow citizens to propose laws through ballot initiatives.

Kentucky HB606 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish that citizens can propose changes to the law through ballot initiatives. These initiatives must not target a particular class of individuals. The amendment outlines procedures for submitting and certifying initiative petitions, including signature requirements and timing for publication and voting. If approved by voters, the measure becomes law, bypassing the General Assembly. The Governor's veto power does not extend to measures enacted by the people under this section.

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Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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History

Feb 17

House

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

Feb 9

House

introduced in House

Feb 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)