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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 75.040 to establish conditions under which a fire protection district or volunteer fire department district may exceed the maximum established tax rate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 75 to establish the procedure by which a fire protection district or volunteer fire department district may exceed the maximum tax rate set in KRS 75.040 by requiring a public hearing and notification to the public; establish the methods by which the public may recall the portion of the levy that increases the tax beyond the previous year's rate; exempt the rates from the provisions of KRS 132.023; amend KRS 75A.050 to establish conditions under which a fire district may exceed the maximum established tax rate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 75A to establish the procedure by which a fire district may exceed the maximum tax rate set out in KRS 75A.050 by requiring a public hearing and notification to the public; establish the methods by which the public may recall the portion of the levy that increases the tax beyond the previous year's rate; exempt the rates from the provisions of KRS 132.023; amend KRS 75.015 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, allows fire protection districts and volunteer fire department districts to exceed their established maximum tax rates under specific conditions. To do so, these districts must hold a public hearing, notify the public through newspaper advertisements and online postings, and clearly explain the proposed tax increase and how the additional revenue will be used to protect life and property, such as responding to fires or providing emergency medical services. The bill also establishes a recall process, allowing a certain number of qualified voters to petition for an election to decide whether to approve the tax rate increase beyond the previous year's rate, with specific limits on how much the tax can increase annually. Importantly, these increased rates are exempt from certain provisions of KRS 132.023, which relates to tax rate limitations. The bill also makes conforming amendments to related statutes governing fire districts and fire protection subdistricts.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment - House Floor Amendment 1 (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb613.html |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB613/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb613/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb613/LM.pdf |
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