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HB 775

AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention delegates and declaring an emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Callaway and 4 co-sponsors

Kentucky bill establishing rules for selecting and overseeing delegates to a U.S. constitutional amendment convention under Article V procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 775

Legislative bill overview

HB 775 establishes procedures for selecting and overseeing delegates to an Article V constitutional convention in Kentucky. An Article V convention is a mechanism by which states can propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution without congressional involvement. The bill declares an emergency, suggesting its sponsors view swift passage as necessary.

Why is this important

Article V conventions represent a significant constitutional power that has never been successfully invoked, making procedural rules around delegate selection potentially consequential. How Kentucky structures delegate accountability and selection could influence whether such a convention occurs and how representative it would be of public will. This touches fundamental questions about constitutional amendment authority and democratic legitimacy.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's emergency declaration and limited public information suggest it may pre-authorize delegates for a convention without specifying what constitutional amendments they could propose, raising concerns about giving delegates a blank check
  • Delegate accountability: Rules governing how delegates are selected, whether they're bound to constituent preferences, and oversight mechanisms will determine if they represent public interests or special interests
  • Constitutionality questions: Legal scholars debate whether states can effectively limit Article V convention delegates' scope once assembled, making procedural safeguards potentially toothless

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

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