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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 12.070 to permit a board, commission, or similar administrative body to conduct video teleconference meetings to allow public participation; allow members of a board, commission, or similar administrative body to attend meetings virtually unless a decision implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, affects private rights or procedures available to the public, or administers or awards funds; prohibit members who participate virtually from receiving reimbursement for travel expenses; amend KRS 61.826 to prohibit a member of a public agency that attends a meeting through video teleconference from receiving reimbursement of travel expenses; amend KRS 164.004 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill allows public agencies, such as boards and commissions, to conduct meetings using video teleconferencing, a technology that allows people to communicate and interact remotely. While members can attend virtually, they generally cannot do so if the meeting involves making decisions that implement or interpret laws, affect private rights, or involve awarding funds, unless a quorum is present in person. Members participating virtually will not be reimbursed for travel expenses. Additionally, public agencies will be required to publish information about their appointed and elected members, including their contact details, on their website.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
John Hodgson (R)*,
Shane Baker (R),
Ryan Bivens (R),
Steve Bratcher (R),
Emily Callaway (R),
Jennifer Decker (R),
Kevin Jackson (R),
D.J. Johnson (R),
Chris Lewis (R),
Matt Lockett (R),
Marianne Proctor (R),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb66.html |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb66/LM.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb66/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB66 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb66/vote_history.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB66/HFA1.pdf |
| House Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB66/HCA1.pdf |
| Local Mandate to House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb66/HCS1LM.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB66/HCS1.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact for HCS1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb66/HCS1LM.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb66/orig_bill.pdf |
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