AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 256 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the submission of constitutional amendments to voters.

Propose to amend Section 256 of the Constitution to permit constitutional amendments to be submitted to the voters by ballot question or summary that clearly describes the substance and effect of the amendment, rather than requiring the full text of the amendment to appear on the ballot; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Introduced: February 26, 2026

Last action: March 11, 2026

To Committee On Committees (H)

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This bill proposes a change to Kentucky's Constitution that would allow voters to see a plain-language summary or question on their ballot when deciding on constitutional amendments, instead of requiring the full text of the amendment to appear there. The change itself would first need to be approved by voters before it could take effect. Who it may affect: all registered Kentucky voters who participate in elections where constitutional amendments appear on the ballot.

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