Kentucky Representatives Kathy Stein (D-Lexington) and Jim Wayne (D-Louisville) have introduced HB 55, to establish public funding for legislative candidates. The bill treats all candidates alike, regardless of a candidate’s partisan affiliation. Candidates for State Senate would qualify by receiving at least $10 from 275 residents of their district; candidates for State House would need such contributions from 100 residents of their district. Qualifying State Senate candidates would receive $54,000; State House candidates would receive $20,000.