Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 31 - STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Here’s an organized overview of Kentucky Administrative Regulations – Title 31: State Board of Elections, which governs how elections are administered by the State Board in Kentucky:
📋 Title 31 – STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS (Kentucky Administrative Regulations)
Chapters & Current Status (per KY Legislature site): (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
| Chapter | Topic | Status & Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Absentee Voting | Inactive since 12/15/2021 |
| 002 | Electronic Voting Systems | Active – Last updated 03/03/2025 |
| 003 | Statewide Voter Registration | Active – Last updated 03/03/2025 |
| 004 | Forms and Procedures | Active – Last updated 04/10/2025 |
| 005 | Voting | Active – Last updated 03/03/2025 |
| 006 | Help America Vote Act 2002 | Active – Last updated 02/25/2025 |
🔍 Highlights from Selected Chapters
Chapter 2: Electronic Voting Systems
Covers protocols for accuracy testing and certification of voting machines and tabulation systems before each election—including defining test decks, accuracy boards, public examination, and certification procedures. (apps.legislature.ky.gov, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 4: Forms and Procedures
Specifies mandatory post-election reporting forms (SBE 33A, 33B, 49, 53, 54, 54A/54B/54C) that must be filed by county clerks, boards of elections, and precinct sheriffs.
Details the framework for secure electronic transmission of unofficial vote tallies after polls close, accessible online to the public. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
✅ Key Takeaways
Inactivated: Absentee Voting rules have been shelved since December 2021.
Recent updates: Almost every major chapter (2–6) was revised or reaffirmed between February and April 2025.
System transparency: Chapter 4 emphasizes rigorous reporting and digital transmission requirements to ensure accountability and public access.
🗂️ Where to Find the Full Text & Updates
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission’s official KAR site provides full chapter downloads and PDFs. (apps.legislature.ky.gov, apps.legislature.ky.gov)
LII (Legal Information Institute) and Justia host Chapter outlines—but may lag behind in reflecting the most recent changes.
Interested in a specific regulation number (e.g., 31 KAR 2:020) or chapter? I can pull up the full regulation text.
Want an outline or explanation of how a particular process works (e.g., how accuracy tests are conducted or how forms are filed)?
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