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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 6.661 to establish that the co-chairs of the Legislative Research Commission may employ an executive director of the Legislative Ethics Commission, as well as other necessary staff and contract personnel; require the co-chairs of the Legislative Research Commission to fix the compensation of staff and contract personnel of the Legislative Ethics Commission; establish that members of the staff of the Legislative Ethics Commission are subject to removal by the co-chairs of the Legislative Research Commission at any time; amend KRS 6.686 to allow the Legislative Ethics Commission to impose sanctions on persons who file a complaint that is determined to be frivolous, was filed for an improper purpose, or contains factual allegations lacking evidentiary support; provide that sanctions apply retroactively to January 2, 2026; RETROACTIVE, in part.
AI Summary
This bill makes changes to the legislative ethics process in Kentucky by allowing the co-chairs of the Legislative Research Commission (LRC), which is a body that supports the Kentucky General Assembly, to hire an executive director and other staff for the Legislative Ethics Commission, and to set their pay and remove them at any time. The bill also empowers the Legislative Ethics Commission to impose penalties, such as monetary fines or covering legal costs, on individuals who file ethics complaints that are deemed frivolous, filed with malicious intent, or lack supporting evidence. These new penalty provisions are made retroactive, meaning they will apply to complaints filed on or after January 2, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to State Government (H) (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb272.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb272/orig_bill.pdf |
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