The Kentucky Constitution is the fundamental governing document of the state of Kentucky.
Features
The Kentucky Constitution is divided into a preamble and 20 articles.
Background
The current (and fourth) Kentucky Constitution was adopted in 1891.
The current constitution has been amended 43 times.
The most recent amendment to the Kentucky Constitution was approved by voters in 2020.
Kentucky does not feature a process for initiated constitutional amendments. Thus, amendments in Kentucky can be put on the ballot through referral by the legislature or by a constitutional convention.
