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Became law
Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.
Last action · February 12, 2026
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced February 5, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the election of Justices of the Supreme Court.

Amend KRS 118A.020 to establish that Justices of the Supreme Court shall be elected on a statewide basis; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2029.

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This bill would change how Kentucky Supreme Court justices are elected, requiring them to be chosen by voters statewide rather than by district. The change would take effect on January 2, 2029. Who it may affect: all registered Kentucky voters, and candidates seeking seats on the Kentucky Supreme Court.

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Legislative History

Feb 5, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 5, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Stephanie Dietz

Stephanie Dietz

Representative · House District 065

Primary sponsor
stephanie.dietz@kylegislature.gov

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