Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 45: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION calling on the United States Congress to submit to the states for ratification a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and making a formal application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which requires a balanced federal budget.

In committee Last action March 13, 2026: returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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HCR 45 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Kentucky House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION calling on the United States Congress to submit to the states for ratification a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and making a formal application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which requires a balanced federal budget. Primary sponsor: Jason Petrie (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Adam Bowling (Republican), Josh Bray (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Chris Freeland (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican), James Tipton (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H).

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