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

Introduced February 26, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention delegates and declaring an emergency.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 6 to provide for the selection and oversight of Article V commissioners if an Article V convention is called and the Commonwealth is a participant; define terms; establish rules and procedures for appointing, recalling, or filling vacancies for delegates and alternate delegates to Article V conventions; establish duties of delegates and oath requirements; rules and procedures for adoption of instructions to the delegates for an Article V convention; create guidelines for invalidation an unauthorized vote and penalties for an unauthorized vote; establish procedures and the composition of Article V Oversight Committee membership; EMERGENCY.

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This bill sets up rules for how Kentucky would select and manage its official delegates if a convention were ever called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which is the process for proposing amendments to the Constitution outside of Congress. It outlines how delegates would be appointed, replaced, or removed, and requires them to follow specific instructions and take an oath. It also creates penalties for delegates who cast votes that go beyond their…

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Legislative History

Feb 26, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 26, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Taken From Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Returned To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (clerical)

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Jennifer Henson Decker

Representative · House District 058

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Jennifer.Decker@kylegislature.gov

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Jason Petrie

Representative · House District 016

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Jason.Petrie@kylegislature.gov
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Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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Mary Imes

Representative · House District 005

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MaryBeth.Imes@kylegislature.gov
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Matt Lockett

Representative · House District 039

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Matt.Lockett@kylegislature.gov

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