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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements of state and local elected officials.

Propose to amend Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require candidates for the General Assembly, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, Commissioner of Agriculture, Secretary of State, Attorney General, county clerk, Circuit Court clerk, Commonwealth’s attorney, county attorney, District Judge, Circuit Judge, Court of Appeals Judge, and Justice of the Supreme Court to be a natural born citizen of the United States and a national of only the United States in order to hold each respective office; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB259/2026
Shane Baker State Representative John Hodgson State Representative Cosponsor Ryan Bivens State Representative Cosponsor Josh Calloway State Representative Cosponsor Kim King State Representative Cosponsor
AGRICULTURE ATTORNEY GENERAL GOVERNOR Treasurer Secretary Of State Court Of Appeals Lieutenant Governor General Assembly Auditor of Public Accounts Courts, District County Clerks Elections and Voting Constitution, Ky. Courts, Circuit Circuit Clerks Attorney, Commonwealth's Attorney, County Court, Supreme
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