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

Introduced February 25, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide 4-year terms of office for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives beginning with those elected from even-numbered districts in November 2026 and with those elected from odd-numbered districts in November 2028; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would change the term length for Kentucky House of Representatives members from two years to four years. Members from even-numbered districts would shift to the new four-year terms starting with the 2026 election, and those from odd-numbered districts would follow in 2028. Because it is a constitutional amendment, Kentucky voters would have the final say on whether to approve the change. Who it may affect: candidates for and current members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, and voters who elect them.

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Legislative History

Feb 25, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 25, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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Portrait of Beverly Chester-Burton

Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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Portrait of George Brown

George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

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