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STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
(Amendment)
31 KAR 4:071.Recanvass procedures.
Section 1.
(1)
The Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals form, SBE 49A, shall be used by the county board of elections to report all recanvassed votes, except for local option elections.(2)
The Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals for Local Option Election form, SBE 49B, shall be used by the county board of elections to report recanvassed votes for local option elections.(3)
The county board of elections shall state the name of the county in which the recanvass is being conducted, the date of the report, the date of the election, the office for which the recanvass is being made, the name of each candidate for the office being recanvassed, and the machine votes, absentee votes, provisional votes, and total votes for each candidate. The report shall be signed by each member of the county board of elections.(4)
For a recanvass of a local option election, the county board of elections shall state the name of the county in which the recanvass is being conducted, the date of the report, the date of the local option election, the proposition for which the recanvass is being made, the names of the leaders of the committees favoring or opposing the proposition being recanvassed, and the machine votes, absentee votes, and vote totals for "yes" or "no" votes. The report shall be signed by each member of the county board of elections.Section 2.
(1)
The county board of elections shall file its recanvass report, SBE 49A, immediately upon completion of the recanvass for those vote totals reported to the Secretary of State, pursuant to KRS 118.425(3).(2)
The county board of elections shall file its recanvass report, SBE 49A, immediately upon completion of the recanvass for the vote totals reported to the county clerk, pursuant to 118.425(2).(3)
The county board of elections shall file its recanvass report for a local option election, SBE 49B, immediately upon completion of the recanvass for the vote totals reported to the county clerk, pursuant to KRS 242.110.Section 3.
If KRS 117.305(1) or KRS 242.120(2)(a) requires a recanvass, the provisions established in this section shall apply.(1)
In a general election, the county board of elections shall only check and tabulate the votes of the candidate requesting a recanvass and each opposing candidate seeking the same office.(2)
In a partisan primary, the county board of elections shall only check and tabulate the votes of the candidate requesting a recanvass and each opposing candidate of the same political party seeking the same office.(3)
In a nonpartisan election, the county board of elections shall only check and tabulate the votes of the candidate requesting a recanvass and each opposing candidate seeking the same office.(4)
In a local option election, the county board of elections shall check and tabulate the "yes" and "no" votes.Section 4.
A county board of elections shall recanvass the votes recorded depending on the machine and voting method utilized, as follows:(1)
If an electronic voting system with a central tabulation system is used, the recanvass shall be taken:(a)
By clearing the system, such as by setting the tabulation system to zero and retabulating the votes recorded on the memory cartridges on election day by using the central tabulation system; or(b)
By comparing the results printout printed from each voting machine on election day with the county-wide recapitulation sheet.(2)
If an electronic voting system without a central tabulation system is used, the recanvass shall be taken by comparing the results printout printed from each voting machine on election day with the county-wide recapitulation sheet.(3)
Paper ballots, which were judged to be valid by the county board of elections on election day and which were not counted using a central tabulation system but were hand-counted on election day, shall be recanvassed by utilizing the same procedure actually used to count those paper ballots on election day following the procedures for the uniform definition of a vote established by 31 KAR 6:030.Section 5.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals", SBE 49A, 10/2025(b)
"Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals for Local Option Election", SBE 49B, 10/2025(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the State Board of Elections, 140 Walnut Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(3)
This material may also be obtained on the board's Web site at https://elect.ky.gov.KAREN SELLERS, Executive Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: October 13, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: October 14, 2025 AT 11:55 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on December 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET, at the Office of the State Board of Elections. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five (5) workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. This hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted until December 31, 2025. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Taylor Brown, General Counsel, 140 Walnut Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Phone: (502) 782-9499, Email: TaylorA.Brown@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Taylor Brown
Subject Headings:
Elections and Voting; County Clerks; Local Governments
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the reporting forms to be used in the event of a recanvass, reporting standards for an election if a recanvass is requested and received in a timely manner, and establishes the proper procedures for conducting a recanvass on the approved voting systems in use in Kentucky.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary to maintain the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 117.015(1)(a) authorizes the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to properly carry out its duties.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation assists in maintaining the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This amendment updates Form SBE 49A and Form 49B.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment makes the amended forms more user friendly.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 117.015(1)(a) authorizes the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to properly carry out its duties.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This amendment will assist in maintaining the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
This amendment does not implement legislation from the previous five years.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will affect voters of the Commonwealth, county boards of election, and the State Board of Elections.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
. To comply with this amendment, the State Board of Elections will need to make available the required forms; county boards of election will need to complete and submit them.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
The State Board of Elections estimates that the implementation of this administrative regulation will have minimal costs.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Compliance with this new administrative regulation will benefit all by assisting in maintaining the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
The cost of the implementation of this administrative regulation for the State Board of Elections will be minimal.
(b) On a continuing basis:
The continuing costs of this administrative regulation for the State Board of Elections will be minimal.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
Funds from the State Board of Elections’ administrative budget will be used in the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
Implementation of this administrative regulation can be achieved without an increase in fees or funding by the General Assembly.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
No fees are associated with this administrative regulation.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not used in this administrative regulation, as a desired result of the promulgation of this administrative regulation is uniform procedures for the administration of elections throughout all of the counties in the Commonwealth.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 117.015(1)(a), KRS 117.305(5), KRS 242.120(3), KRS 117.305(6), KRS 117.305(7), KRS 242.120(4), and KRS 242.120(5) require and authorize the actions taken by this administrative regulation.
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by the creation of KRS 117.015(a), 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 91, sec. 2.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
This administrative regulation will affect the promulgating agency, the State Board of Elections.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
For subsequent years:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
This administrative regulation will affect county boards of election. (b) Estimate the following for the first year:
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
For subsequent years:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
This administrative regulation will affect voters of the Commonwealth.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
For subsequent years:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will have little to no fiscal impact on the regulated entities, outside those expenditures already undertaken.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This determination of this administrative regulation’s fiscal impact is made by the listed contact person and other agency staff based on their collective experience with the subject matter.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
The State Board of Elections does not expect that this administrative regulation will result in a "major economic impact" as the combined implementation and compliance costs of an administrative regulation are not expected no rise to at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) over any two (2) year period.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This conclusion is made by the listed contact person and other agency staff based on their collective experience with the subject matter.
STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
(Amendment)
31 KAR 4:071.Recanvass procedures.
Section 1.
(1)
The Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals form, SBE 49A, shall be used by the county board of elections to report all recanvassed votes, except for local option elections.(2)
The Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals for Local Option Election form, SBE 49B, shall be used by the county board of elections to report recanvassed votes for local option elections.(3)
The county board of elections shall state the name of the county in which the recanvass is being conducted, the date of the report, the date of the election, the office for which the recanvass is being made, the name of each candidate for the office being recanvassed, and the machine votes, absentee votes, provisional votes, and total votes for each candidate. The report shall be signed by each member of the county board of elections.(4)
For a recanvass of a local option election, the county board of elections shall state the name of the county in which the recanvass is being conducted, the date of the report, the date of the local option election, the proposition for which the recanvass is being made, the names of the leaders of the committees favoring or opposing the proposition being recanvassed, and the machine votes, absentee votes, and vote totals for "yes" or "no" votes. The report shall be signed by each member of the county board of elections.Section 2.
(1)
The county board of elections shall file its recanvass report, SBE 49A, immediately upon completion of the recanvass for those vote totals reported to the Secretary of State, pursuant to KRS 118.425(3).(2)
The county board of elections shall file its recanvass report, SBE 49A, immediately upon completion of the recanvass for the vote totals reported to the county clerk, pursuant to 118.425(2).(3)
The county board of elections shall file its recanvass report for a local option election, SBE 49B, immediately upon completion of the recanvass for the vote totals reported to the county clerk, pursuant to KRS 242.110.Section 3.
If KRS 117.305(1) or KRS 242.120(2)(a) requires a recanvass, the provisions established in this section shall apply.(1)
In a general election, the county board of elections shall only check and tabulate the votes of the candidate requesting a recanvass and each opposing candidate seeking the same office.(2)
In a partisan primary, the county board of elections shall only check and tabulate the votes of the candidate requesting a recanvass and each opposing candidate of the same political party seeking the same office.(3)
In a nonpartisan election, the county board of elections shall only check and tabulate the votes of the candidate requesting a recanvass and each opposing candidate seeking the same office.(4)
In a local option election, the county board of elections shall check and tabulate the "yes" and "no" votes.Section 4.
A county board of elections shall recanvass the votes recorded depending on the machine and voting method utilized, as follows:(1)
If an electronic voting system with a central tabulation system is used, the recanvass shall be taken:(a)
By clearing the system, such as by setting the tabulation system to zero and retabulating the votes recorded on the memory cartridges on election day by using the central tabulation system; or(b)
By comparing the results printout printed from each voting machine on election day with the county-wide recapitulation sheet.(2)
If an electronic voting system without a central tabulation system is used, the recanvass shall be taken by comparing the results printout printed from each voting machine on election day with the county-wide recapitulation sheet.(3)
Paper ballots, which were judged to be valid by the county board of elections on election day and which were not counted using a central tabulation system but were hand-counted on election day, shall be recanvassed by utilizing the same procedure actually used to count those paper ballots on election day following the procedures for the uniform definition of a vote established by 31 KAR 6:030.Section 5.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals", SBE 49A, 10/2025; and(b)
"Recanvass of Official Count and Record of Election Totals for Local Option Election", SBE 49B, 10/2025.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the State Board of Elections, 140 Walnut Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(3)
This material may also be obtained on the board's Web site at https://elect.ky.gov.KAREN SELLERS, Executive Director
APPROVED BY AGENCY: October 13, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: October 14, 2025 AT 11:55 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on December 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET, at the Office of the State Board of Elections. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five (5) workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. This hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted until December 31, 2025. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: Taylor Brown, General Counsel, 140 Walnut Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Phone: (502) 782-9499, Email: TaylorA.Brown@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Taylor Brown
Subject Headings:
Elections and Voting; County Clerks; Local Governments
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the reporting forms to be used in the event of a recanvass, reporting standards for an election if a recanvass is requested and received in a timely manner, and establishes the proper procedures for conducting a recanvass on the approved voting systems in use in Kentucky.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation is necessary to maintain the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 117.015(1)(a) authorizes the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to properly carry out its duties.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This administrative regulation assists in maintaining the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This amendment updates Form SBE 49A and Form 49B.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment makes the amended forms more user friendly.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 117.015(1)(a) authorizes the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to properly carry out its duties.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This amendment will assist in maintaining the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
This amendment does not implement legislation from the previous five years.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation will affect voters of the Commonwealth, county boards of election, and the State Board of Elections.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
. To comply with this amendment, the State Board of Elections will need to make available the required forms; county boards of election will need to complete and submit them.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
The State Board of Elections estimates that the implementation of this administrative regulation will have minimal costs.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
Compliance with this new administrative regulation will benefit all by assisting in maintaining the maximum degree of correctness, impartiality, and efficiency in the procedures of voting.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
The cost of the implementation of this administrative regulation for the State Board of Elections will be minimal.
(b) On a continuing basis:
The continuing costs of this administrative regulation for the State Board of Elections will be minimal.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
Funds from the State Board of Elections’ administrative budget will be used in the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
Implementation of this administrative regulation can be achieved without an increase in fees or funding by the General Assembly.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
No fees are associated with this administrative regulation.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not used in this administrative regulation, as a desired result of the promulgation of this administrative regulation is uniform procedures for the administration of elections throughout all of the counties in the Commonwealth.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 117.015(1)(a), KRS 117.305(5), KRS 242.120(3), KRS 117.305(6), KRS 117.305(7), KRS 242.120(4), and KRS 242.120(5) require and authorize the actions taken by this administrative regulation.
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized by the creation of KRS 117.015(a), 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 91, sec. 2.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
This administrative regulation will affect the promulgating agency, the State Board of Elections.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
For subsequent years:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
This administrative regulation will affect county boards of election. (b) Estimate the following for the first year:
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
For subsequent years:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
This administrative regulation will affect voters of the Commonwealth.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation amendment will cost no more to administer than is currently expended.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
For subsequent years:
It is not expected or intended that this administrative regulation will generate any revenue.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
For subsequent years:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will not generate any specific cost savings for the regulated entities.
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
The State Board of Elections expects that this administrative regulation will have little to no fiscal impact on the regulated entities, outside those expenditures already undertaken.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This determination of this administrative regulation’s fiscal impact is made by the listed contact person and other agency staff based on their collective experience with the subject matter.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
The State Board of Elections does not expect that this administrative regulation will result in a "major economic impact" as the combined implementation and compliance costs of an administrative regulation are not expected no rise to at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) over any two (2) year period.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This conclusion is made by the listed contact person and other agency staff based on their collective experience with the subject matter.