SB59

AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources.

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Kentucky SB59 prohibits the use of tax dollars and resources to advocate for or against public ballot questions.

Kentucky SB59 amends state law to prohibit the use of local, state, and federal tax dollars and resources to advocate, in partial or impartial terms, for or against any public question, including recall questions, that appear on the ballot. The bill also outlines procedures for petitioning to challenge tax rates, including requirements for petition signatures and the role of the county clerk in validating petitions. Violations of these provisions are subject to criminal and civil penalties, including fines and disqualification from holding public office.

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Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

D

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 PM

House Committee On State Government

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

History

Apr 14

House

received in Senate

Apr 14

House

to Rules (S)

Apr 14

House

posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto