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Ron DeSantis rallies Kentucky legislators to back federal Balanced Budget Amendment

DeSantis called on Kentucky to join 28 states supporting a constitutional convention for a balanced-budget amendment to address national debt.

  • On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke in Frankfort to urge Kentucky lawmakers to support House Concurrent Resolution 45, which asks Congress to submit a balanced-budget amendment for ratification.
  • Facing a $38 trillion national debt, Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, said `The reason I am here is because I don't think Congress is going to fix itself`.
  • Article V of the U.S. Constitution specifies the two paths to amend the Constitution; 28 states have passed resolutions, and supporters say Kentucky would be the 29th if it approves HCR 45.
  • The committee adjourned without voting after testimony and questions, leaving House Concurrent Resolution 45 unresolved; supporters say Kentucky as potential 29th state could pressure Congress to draft a balanced-budget amendment.
  • Legal experts warn a convention could become a `runaway convention`, while DeSantis and supporters say safeguards like faithful-delegate laws and scope limits could reduce that risk.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis talks federal balanced budget at KY General Assembly

America’s national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, and some lawmakers say it’s time for a Constitutional fix. That’s the driving force behind a resolution movi

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Florida Governor pushes balanced budget amendment to Kentucky lawmakers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been pushing a balanced budget amendment in several states and on Wednesday spoke out in support of a House resolution in Frankfort.

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Florida governor urges Kentucky lawmakers to support constitutional change on national debt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged Kentucky lawmakers on Wednesday to join the constitutional convention effort aimed at requiring a balanced federal budget. While the effort is focused on national debt, critics worry the process could open the entire Constitution to potentially dangerous revisions.DeSantis spoke directly to Kentucky lawmakers on Wednesday, encouraging them to pass House Concurrent Resolution 45. The resolution makes a formal a…

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Florida Gov. DeSantis visits Kentucky lawmakers to support balanced budget amendment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in front of Kentucky lawmakers on Wednesday to urge them to support an effort aimed at a federal balanced budget amendment.

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Why was Ron DeSantis in Kentucky? What he wants from state lawmakers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Kentucky to advocate for a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Florida's governor backs Kentucky push for balanced-budget amendment

A Kentucky resolution calls for Congress to pass a balanced budget, mandated by a constitutional amendment.

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USA Today broke the news in United States on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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