Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR7: A RESOLUTION recognizing the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 2, 2026
Recognize the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky. WHEREAS, the strength of the American republic begins with fair and secure elections that inspire public confidence; and WHEREAS, the goal of election policy is to deliver a well-run process open to all voters, protected by safeguards that ensure that only lawful ballots are counted, and administered according to the law; and WHEREAS, the United States Constitution gives the primary responsibility for regulating elections to the states, a decentralized approach that incentivizes innovation and the development of robust election policies; and WHEREAS, when states adopt laws that strengthen the integrity of elections, the public is more likely to participate, helping to ensure a representative government that is accountable to the citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. The members of the House of Representatives recognize and affirm that: (1) Kentucky's elections should be conducted in such a way that reflects each of the following guiding principles of elections: (a) SECURITY AND ACCESSIBILITY: It should be easy for the average citizen to vote, but convenience should never come at the expense of security. States should establish core safeguards that protect election integrity and inspire public confidence and participation in the voting process; (b) REPRESENTATIVE: The purpose …
Sponsors
- John Hodgson (R, HD-036) · primary sponsor
- Shane Baker (R, HD-085)
- Steve Bratcher (R, HD-025)
- Josh Calloway (R, HD-010)
- Jennifer Decker (R, HD-058)
- Mary Imes (R, HD-005)
- Kevin Jackson (R, HD-020)
- DJ Johnson (R, HD-013)
- Matt Lockett (R, HD-039)
- Marianne Proctor (R, HD-060)
- T.J. Roberts (R, HD-066)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to House Floor
- : taken from Rules
- : 2nd reading, to Rules
- : reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- : to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: State Agencies, Elections And Voting, Secretary Of State, Boards And Commissions
Common questions
- What is HR7?
- HR7 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.
- What does HR7 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.
- What is the status of HR7?
- Passed both chambers as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (February 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR7?
- John Hodgson (R, HD-036), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR7?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr7.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.