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SB 146

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky constitutional amendment proposal to modify General Assembly member term lengths—legislative details pending committee review and floor action.

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Bill Summary · SB 146

Legislative bill overview

SB 146 proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the terms of service for members of Kentucky's General Assembly (state legislators). The bill has been introduced and referred to committees for consideration, but the specific details of what term changes are being proposed are not provided in the available bill information.

Why is this important

Changes to legislative terms affect representation frequency, incumbent advantage, and the stability of state government. Term modifications can influence how responsive legislators are to constituents, how much time they spend on legislative work versus campaigning, and the overall competitiveness of elections. Kentucky voters would ultimately decide whether to approve any constitutional amendment through referendum.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether shorter or longer terms better serve constituent representation and government stability
  • The impact on incumbent reelection rates and competitive electoral dynamics
  • Whether the change applies to both chambers equally or creates asymmetry in legislative terms
  • Concerns about whether the amendment is driven by reform goals or partisan advantage
  • Questions about timing and whether current term limits have proven problematic

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

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