Introduced

Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 20, 2025

To State & Local Government (S)

Introduced February 18, 2025

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

SB233

AN ACT relating to elections.

Amend KRS 117.020 to allow the State Board of Elections to declare a county a preclearance county if there is a repeated administration of elections in a manner that jeopardizes the free and equal exercise of the franchise; amend KRS 117.022 to require an election manager receive a paid salary; clarify that an election manager shall not be incompatible with any other elected office or employment within the Commonwealth; amend KRS 117.155 to require the…

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This bill makes several changes to how Kentucky elections are administered at the county level. It would allow the State Board of Elections to designate a county as a "preclearance county" if that county repeatedly runs elections in ways that threaten voters' ability to freely cast their ballots, and it requires election managers to receive a paid salary and clarifies that the role is compatible with other elected offices or government jobs. It also adds…

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