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.

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.