Introduced February 26, 2026
HB775
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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.
Plain-language summary
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
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Henson Decker
Representative · House District 058
Co-sponsors (4)
Jason Petrie
Representative · House District 016
Emily Callaway
Representative · House District 037
Mary Imes
Representative · House District 005
Matt Lockett
Representative · House District 039
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