HB454Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to elections.
Introduced by John Hodgson, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 67.060, 83A.040, 160.180, and 262.240, to require candidates for county commissioner, mayor, legislative bodys, local board of education member, and soil and water commissioner at the time of their elections or appointments and for the duration of their term in office to be a citizen of the United States, a citizen of the United States for 18 years immediately preceding election or appointment, citizen or national of only the United States and no other foreign state or country, and a citizen or national of only the United States and no other foreign state or country for 18 years immediately preceding election or appointment in order to hold each respective office.
Where it stands
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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