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HB 847·KY·house

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

In CommitteeFiled Mar 3, 2026
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to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Mar 10, 2026

Summary

The bill would revise Section 170 of the Kentucky Constitution to give the General Assembly authority to exempt all or part of any class of property from taxation and to eliminate state or local property taxes. It adds specific exemptions for public‑purpose property, religious and charitable institutions, schools, household goods, crops, and homes of seniors or disabled owners up to $6,500 in value, and permits cities to temporarily exempt manufacturing establishments. The amendment must be approved by voters after required newspaper publication and certification procedures.

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