HB8

AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly.

Introduced·3/3/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB8 proposes amending the state constitution to allow the General Assembly to set session end dates and meet for additional days.

Kentucky HB8 proposes to amend the state constitution to allow the General Assembly to establish the end date of regular sessions and convene for up to twelve additional days annually. The amendment would be submitted to voters for approval at the next regular election. If approved, the General Assembly could end sessions on a date set by law, or by a three-fifths majority agreement. The Assembly could also meet for additional days if convened by a joint proclamation from the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 16

House

taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Mar 16

House

2nd reading

Mar 16

House

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