Introduced

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Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · January 23, 2026

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

Introduced January 15, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB394

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 the 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 persons held civilly liable from holding a position of public trust or profit for 10 years; create a new…

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

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This bill would make it illegal to use tax dollars to campaign for or against ballot measures, or to lobby government agencies, and creates new ways for people to hold violators accountable. Someone who breaks this rule could face a civil lawsuit, criminal penalties, and a 10-year ban from holding any public office or position of public trust. Kentuckians could bring a class action lawsuit together against a violator, and specific damages would be available for each violation. Who it may affect: taxpayers, public employees, local government officials, and state agency staff.

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