Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 262: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 256 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the submission of constitutional amendments to voters.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 262 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 256 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the submission of constitutional amendments to voters. Primary sponsor: Robert Stivers (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): to Committee on Committees (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Propose to amend Section 256 of the Constitution to permit constitutional amendments to be submitted to the voters by ballot question or summary that clearly describes the substance and effect of the amendment, rather than requiring the full text of the amendment to appear on the ballot; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Stivers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 32-6
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to State & Local Government (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate