Constitution of Kentucky (2024 publisher edition) — IMPEACHMENTS - Section 66 to 68

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Section 66

Section 66 Power of impeachment vested in House. The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.

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Section 67

Section 67 Trial of impeachments by Senate. All impeachments shall be tried by the Senate. When sitting for that purpose, the Senators shall be upon oath or affirmation. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the Senators present. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.

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Section 68

Section 68 Civil officers liable to impeachment -- Judgment -- Criminal liability. The Governor and all civil officers shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanors in office; but judgment in such cases shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust or profit under this Commonwealth; but the party convicted shall, nevertheless, be subject and liable to indictment, trial and punishment by law. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.

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