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SB146

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AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.

Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent members of the Senate from serving more than four terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, and to prevent members of the House of Representatives from serving more than eight terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, beginning with those elected in November 2028; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Introduced: February 12, 2025

Last action: February 14, 2025

To State & Local Government (S)
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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would set term limits for Kentucky lawmakers, capping state senators at four full terms and state representatives at eight full terms. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would not become law on its own — Kentucky voters would have the final say by voting to ratify or reject it. The limits would apply starting with those elected in November 2028, and partial terms of two years or…

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Legislative History

Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
To State & Local Government (S)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of David Yates
David Yates

Senator · Senate District 037

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David.Yates@kylegislature.gov
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