Senate
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2026 Regular Session
SB205
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Amend KRS 117.045 to increase election officer pay to $120 per election day served.
Introduced: February 17, 2026
Last action: February 17, 2026
To Committee On Committees (S)
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This bill would raise the pay for election officers to $120 for each election day they work, an increase from the current rate set in state law. Higher pay may help counties attract and keep enough workers to staff polling locations on election days. Who it may affect: election officers and county election officials across Kentucky.
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Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Primary Sponsor
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (3)
Karen.Berg@kylegislature.gov
keturah.herron@kylegislature.gov
Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
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