AN ACT relating to the election of Justices of the Supreme Court.

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Amend KRS 118A.020 to establish that Justices of the Supreme Court shall be elected on a statewide basis; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2029.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 5, 2026
Last action: Feb 12, 2026 — to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Session: 2026RS
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 12%, measured from KY's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 241 days quiet

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