Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 7, 2025

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced February 4, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB254

AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars.

Amend KRS 65.013 to create a cause of action for violations of the use of tax dollars to advocate for or against public questions on ballot or to lobby or participate in executive agency lobbying; establish time limitation to commence suit and appropriate venue; provide damages recoverable per violation; allow for a class action; prohibit holding a position of public trust or profit for 10 years for individuals held civilly liable; create a new section…

Crimes and Punishments Elections and Voting Public Officers and Employees State Agencies Civil Actions Claims

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This bill would expand enforcement of an existing Kentucky law that prohibits using tax dollars to campaign for or against ballot measures or to influence lobbying efforts. It creates new ways for people to sue over violations, sets rules for when and where those lawsuits can be filed, and establishes both civil damages and criminal penalties. Anyone found liable or guilty under the new provisions could also be barred from holding public office or a government position for 10 years. Who it may affect: Kentucky taxpayers, local government employees and officials, and candidates or organizations involved in ballot measure campaigns.

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