Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 775: AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention delegates and declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 775 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention delegates and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Decker (Republican), Jason Petrie (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Mary Beth Imes (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 6 to provide for the selection and oversight of Article V commissioners if an Article V convention is called and the Commonwealth is a participant; define terms; establish rules and procedures for appointing, recalling, or filling vacancies for delegates and alternate delegates to Article V conventions; establish duties of delegates and oath requirements; rules and procedures for adoption of instructions to the delegates for an Article V convention; create guidelines for invalidation an unauthorized vote and penalties for an unauthorized vote; establish procedures and the composition of Article V Oversight Committee membership; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Jason Petrie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Mary Beth Imes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- 1st reading
- taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House