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STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
(Amendment)
31 KAR 5:040.Questions regarding voter eligibility.
Section 1.
(1)
A voter unable to provide proof of identification as required under KRS 117.225, and as defined by KRS 117.001(18)(a)
Meet the requirements of KRS 117.228(1)(c) by executing SBE Form 71, Voter Affirmation Form; and(b)
Provide alternative proof of identification as required by KRS 117.228(2).(2)
A voter personally known to an election officer may cast a ballot in accordance with KRS 117.228(4) upon the election officer executing SBE Form 72, Election Officer Affirmation Form.(3)
All completed SBE 71 and SBE 72 forms shall be forwarded to the local Commonwealth's Attorney following the election.Section 2.
(1)
If an individual presents himself or herself to an election officer to vote and is not found on the signature roster provided to the county under KRS 117.025(3)(b) or (3)(c) and is not a participant in the Safe at Home Program authorized under KRS 14.302, the individual may vote upon the following taking place:(a)
The individual shall provide to the election officer proof of identification as required by KRS 117.225, or the individual shall follow the procedures of KRS 117.228 if he or she is unable to provide proof of identification;(b)
The election officer shall contact the county clerk's office and verify that the information provided by the individual establishes that he or she is registered to vote at the location where the individual has presented himself or herself;(c)
The individual shall complete the Form SBE 32, Oath of Voter;(d)
The individual shall complete the Form SBE 01, Commonwealth of Kentucky Voter Registration Application;(e)
The individual shall sign the Form SBE 25, Supplemental Precinct Signature Roster; and(f)
The election officer shall inform the individual that the Form SBE 32, Oath of Voter shall be forwarded to the local Commonwealth's Attorney following the election.(2)
If the election officer is unable to verify through the county clerk's office that the individual is properly registered to vote in the location where the individual has presented himself or herself, the election officer shall:(a)
Inform the individual of the location where he or she is properly registered vote, if known;(b)
Inform the individual of his or her ability to request a hearing before the county board of elections; and(c)
1.
Inform the individual of his or her ability to cast a provisional ballot for the federal elective office of President, Vice President, United States Senator, and United States House of Representative; and2.
If an individual chooses to cast a provisional ballot for an applicable federal elective office, the election officer shall have the individual sign the Form SBE 35, Provisional Ballot Precinct Signature Roster.(3)
All Form SBE 25, Supplemental Precinct Signature Rosters and Form SBE 35, Provisional Ballot Precinct Signature Rosters, if used for the purposes described in this section, shall be completed digitally through an e-poll book unless there is an emergency condition that renders the e-poll book inoperable, in which case paper forms shall be used. If an emergency condition exists, the election officer shall record the circumstances of the emergency condition on the paper forms.Section 3.
During the days that voting may occur during any primary, regular election, and special election, including voting by mail-in absentee ballot, a county board of elections may elect to meet the requirements of KRS 117.035(4)(c) via a video teleconference subject to the mandates of KRS 61.826.(1)
If a county board of elections elects to meet via video teleconference during a day in which voting may occur, the county clerk's office and each voting location in use in the county shall have technology available to every voter so that the voter may appear before the county board at no financial expense to the voter.(2)
If a county board of elections elects not to meet via video teleconference during a day in which voting may occur, a voter desiring to appear before the county board shall be provided with an option so that the voter may appear before the county board via teleconference, provided that the voter can make themselves available via the same teleconferencing technology the county board has chosen to utilize for such hearings, if any.Section 4.
A voter applying to cast an excused in-person absentee ballot pursuant to KRS 117.076(2)(f), or applying to receive a mail-in absentee ballot pursuant to KRS 117.085(1)(h)(8) shall not be required to disclose the age, disability, or illness preventing them from appearing at the polls on any other day available for voting, nor shall any available information regarding the age, disability, or illness of a voter be used to assess the eligibility of a voter's absentee application or be grounds to challenge a ballot under the provisions of KRS 117.087.Section 5.Section 4.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Commonwealth of Kentucky Voter Registration Application", Form SBE 01, 04/2024;(b)
"Supplemental Precinct Signature Roster", Form SBE 25, 10/2025(c)
"Oath of Voter", Form SBE 32, 04/2022;(d)
"Provisional Ballot Precinct Signature Roster", Form SBE 35, 10/2025(e)
"Voter Affirmation Form", Form SBE 71, 04/2022; and(f)
"Election Officer Affirmation Form", Form SBE 72, 04/2022.(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. This material is also available 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 procedures for when a voter’s eligibility is questioned and the forms that are to be completed when necessary.
(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 incorrect statutory citations and adds language to protect voters from having to prove their stated age, disability, or illness qualifies them to apply to vote an in-person excused or mail-in absentee ballot.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment creates a uniform standard as to eligibility for those voters applying to vote an in-person excused or mail-in absentee ballot on account of age, disability, or illness.
(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, county boards of election will only need to ensure that their election officer training programs are updated.
(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 61.826, KRS 117.015(1)(a), and KRS 117.025(3)(d) 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 5:040.Questions regarding voter eligibility.
Section 1.
(1)
A voter unable to provide proof of identification as required under KRS 117.225, and as defined by KRS 117.001(18), shall:(a)
Meet the requirements of KRS 117.228(1)(c) by executing SBE Form 71, Voter Affirmation Form; and(b)
Provide alternative proof of identification as required by KRS 117.228(2).(2)
A voter personally known to an election officer may cast a ballot in accordance with KRS 117.228(4) upon the election officer executing SBE Form 72, Election Officer Affirmation Form.(3)
All completed SBE 71 and SBE 72 forms shall be forwarded to the local Commonwealth's Attorney following the election.Section 2.
(1)
If an individual presents himself or herself to an election officer to vote and is not found on the signature roster provided to the county under KRS 117.025(3)(b) or (3)(c) and is not a participant in the Safe at Home Program authorized under KRS 14.302, the individual may vote upon the following taking place:(a)
The individual shall provide to the election officer proof of identification as required by KRS 117.225, or the individual shall follow the procedures of KRS 117.228 if he or she is unable to provide proof of identification;(b)
The election officer shall contact the county clerk's office and verify that the information provided by the individual establishes that he or she is registered to vote at the location where the individual has presented himself or herself;(c)
The individual shall complete the Form SBE 32, Oath of Voter;(d)
The individual shall complete the Form SBE 01, Commonwealth of Kentucky Voter Registration Application;(e)
The individual shall sign the Form SBE 25, Supplemental Precinct Signature Roster; and(f)
The election officer shall inform the individual that the Form SBE 32, Oath of Voter shall be forwarded to the local Commonwealth's Attorney following the election.(2)
If the election officer is unable to verify through the county clerk's office that the individual is properly registered to vote in the location where the individual has presented himself or herself, the election officer shall:(a)
Inform the individual of the location where he or she is properly registered vote, if known;(b)
Inform the individual of his or her ability to request a hearing before the county board of elections; and(c)
1.
Inform the individual of his or her ability to cast a provisional ballot for the federal elective office of President, Vice President, United States Senator, and United States House of Representative; and2.
If an individual chooses to cast a provisional ballot for an applicable federal elective office, the election officer shall have the individual sign the Form SBE 35, Provisional Ballot Precinct Signature Roster.(3)
All Form SBE 25, Supplemental Precinct Signature Rosters and Form SBE 35, Provisional Ballot Precinct Signature Rosters, if used for the purposes described in this section, shall be completed digitally through an e-poll book unless there is an emergency condition that renders the e-poll book inoperable, in which case paper forms shall be used. If an emergency condition exists, the election officer shall record the circumstances of the emergency condition on the paper forms.Section 3.
During the days that voting may occur during any primary, regular election, and special election, including voting by mail-in absentee ballot, a county board of elections may elect to meet the requirements of KRS 117.035(4)(c) via a video teleconference subject to the mandates of KRS 61.826.(1)
If a county board of elections elects to meet via video teleconference during a day in which voting may occur, the county clerk's office and each voting location in use in the county shall have technology available to every voter so that the voter may appear before the county board at no financial expense to the voter.(2)
If a county board of elections elects not to meet via video teleconference during a day in which voting may occur, a voter desiring to appear before the county board shall be provided with an option so that the voter may appear before the county board via teleconference, provided that the voter can make themselves available via the same teleconferencing technology the county board has chosen to utilize for such hearings, if any.Section 4.
A voter applying to cast an excused in-person absentee ballot pursuant to KRS 117.076(2)(f), or applying to receive a mail-in absentee ballot pursuant to KRS 117.085(1)(h)(8) shall not be required to disclose the age, disability, or illness preventing them from appearing at the polls on any other day available for voting, nor shall any available information regarding the age, disability, or illness of a voter be used to assess the eligibility of a voter's absentee application or be grounds to challenge a ballot under the provisions of KRS 117.087.Section 5.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Commonwealth of Kentucky Voter Registration Application", Form SBE 01, 04/2024;(b)
"Supplemental Precinct Signature Roster", Form SBE 25, 10/2025;(c)
"Oath of Voter", Form SBE 32, 04/2022;(d)
"Provisional Ballot Precinct Signature Roster", Form SBE 35, 10/2025;(e)
"Voter Affirmation Form", Form SBE 71, 04/2022; and(f)
"Election Officer Affirmation Form", Form SBE 72, 04/2022.(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. This material is also available 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 procedures for when a voter’s eligibility is questioned and the forms that are to be completed when necessary.
(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 incorrect statutory citations and adds language to protect voters from having to prove their stated age, disability, or illness qualifies them to apply to vote an in-person excused or mail-in absentee ballot.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This amendment creates a uniform standard as to eligibility for those voters applying to vote an in-person excused or mail-in absentee ballot on account of age, disability, or illness.
(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, county boards of election will only need to ensure that their election officer training programs are updated.
(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 61.826, KRS 117.015(1)(a), and KRS 117.025(3)(d) 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.