Bill > HB545

This bill authorizes the payment of various outstanding claims against the Commonwealth of Kentucky that were previously unpaid due to lapsed or insufficient appropriations or missing procurement documents. The bill includes two primary sections: the first section appropriates funds from various state accounts (general fund, restricted funds, federal funds, and capital funds) to pay 29 different companies and individuals for services rendered, with total payments ranging from $50 to $443,361.01. The second section addresses checks that were not presented for payment within the mandatory five-year period, listing multiple individuals and companies who are now eligible to receive funds from previously issued but unclaimed state treasury checks. These checks date back to as early as 2004 and cover a range of entities including businesses, individual contractors, and estate representatives. The bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, and emphasizes that these payments are for services already received in good faith by the Commonwealth. The bill ensures that valid claims are paid even if they were not processed through standard appropriation channels, providing a mechanism for resolving outstanding financial obligations.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb545.html