HB 259 KY
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements of state and local elected officials.
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Summary
Propose to amend Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require candidates for the General Assembly, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, Commissioner of Agriculture, Secretary of State, Attorney General, county clerk, Circuit Court clerk, Commonwealthâs attorney, county attorney, District Judge, Circuit Judge, Court of Appeals Judge, and Justice of the Supreme Court to be a natural born citizen of the United States and a national of only the United States in order to hold each respective office; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsors (5)
- S. Baker Republican · primary
- J. Hodgson Republican · primary
- R. Bivens Republican · primary
- J. Calloway Republican · primary
- K. King Republican · primary
Action history (3)
- Jan 8, 2026 introduced in House · lower
- Jan 8, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
- Jan 15, 2026 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
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