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HB 198

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to taxation.

2025 Regular Session

HB 198 proposes a constitutional amendment to Kentucky's taxation provisions in Section 170, requiring legislative passage and voter approval to modify state tax authority or structure.

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Bill Summary · HB 198

Legislative bill overview

HB 198 proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 170 of the Kentucky Constitution regarding taxation. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs but has not yet disclosed its specific proposed changes in available summaries. Constitutional amendments require passage by both chambers and voter approval before taking effect.

Why is this important

Constitutional tax amendments can fundamentally alter how state government funds public services, potentially affecting education, infrastructure, and social programs. Changes to taxation authority impact both individual taxpayers and the state's fiscal capacity, making this a significant governance issue regardless of the specific modification proposed.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available detail on the specific tax change being proposed makes early assessment difficult; amendments range from minor clarifications to major tax authority shifts
  • Constitutional amendments require broad consensus (both legislative chambers plus voter referendum), making passage politically challenging depending on the proposal's scope
  • Any taxation modification could benefit or burden different income groups, geographic regions, or industries differently, creating competing interests among stakeholders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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