SB205

AN ACT relating to election officers.

Introduced·2/17/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB205 amends election officer regulations, including qualifications, appointment processes, and compensation.

Kentucky SB205 modifies the appointment and compensation of election officers. It specifies that county boards of elections must appoint two judges, one clerk, and one sheriff for each precinct annually. Minors aged 17 who will turn 18 by election day can serve in primary and regular elections. Election officers must be qualified voters and cannot be candidates or related to candidates. They receive mileage reimbursement or a flat fee for delivering election packets and returns.

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History

Feb 17

Senate

introduced in Senate

Feb 17

Senate

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