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KY HB4
KY HB4AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly.
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Introduced
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish that the General Assembly shall determine the date a regular session shall end unless another date is agreed upon by three-fifths of the membership of each House; establish that the General Assembly may be convened upon a Joint Proclamation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House for no more than 12 legislative days annually; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Kentucky Constitution to give the General Assembly the ability to determine the end date of its regular session, unless three-fifths of each chamber agrees on a different date. It also allows the General Assembly to convene up to two additional sessions per year, for up to 12 total legislative days, upon a joint proclamation by the Senate President and House Speaker. The amendment would be submitted to Kentucky voters for ratification or rejection.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (on 03/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb4.html |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/hb4/LM.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb4/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/hb4/LM.pdf |
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