Bill > HB136

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 121.175 to allow state candidates, officeholders, their families, and campaign or office employees to use campaign funds for reasonable security measures, provided the total cost does not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year. The bill defines "security measure" to include various physical and digital security devices and services, such as alarm systems, security cameras, locks, cybersecurity software, and professional security personnel, and clarifies that "usual and normal charge" refers to the standard market price for goods and commercially reasonable rates for services. This change expands the definition of "allowable campaign expenditures" to encompass these security costs, which must address dangers or threats directly related to the individual's status as a candidate or officeholder, rather than general property improvements.