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Passed House
Passed Senate
Became law
Last action · April 14, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 165)

Introduced February 9, 2026

House
Veto Override
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to consolidated local governments.

Amend KRS 65.003, relating to local ethics, to specify the composition of the commission in a consolidated local government and allow the commission to use the county attorney's office for legal council by procurement methods; amend KRS 67C.103 to place controls on council district formation and redistricting and to allow regulations issued by local health boards and local solid waste management boards operating under KRS Chapter 109 or 212 that apply to individuals residing or…

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill makes several changes to how consolidated local governments in Kentucky operate, covering areas such as ethics commission makeup, legal counsel, internal auditing, redistricting rules, and property taxation. It also gives the consolidated local government council the ability to override certain regulations from local health and solid waste boards within 45 days and makes it easier for smaller cities to incorporate within a consolidated local government's boundaries. Who it may affect: residents and businesses within consolidated local governments, local elected officials and government employees, and property owners subject to local ad valorem taxes.

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Legislative History

Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Senate Roll Call No. 4172
Passed
Yea: 32
Nay: 6
Apr 14, 2026 · House
House Roll Call No. 470
Passed
Yea: 77
Nay: 18
Absent: 5
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 165)
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Received In House (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed 32-6 (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Veto Overridden
Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Passed 32-5
Yea: 32
Nay: 5
Absent: 1
Mar 17, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 76-14 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 76
Nay: 14
Absent: 10

Primary Sponsor

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Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov

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Portrait of John Hodgson

John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Jared Bauman

Jared Bauman

Representative · House District 028

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jared.bauman@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Emily Callaway

Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Ken Fleming

Ken Fleming

Representative · House District 048

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Ken.Fleming@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Jason Nemes

Jason Nemes

Representative · House District 033

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Jason.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Susan Tyler Witten

Susan Tyler Witten

Representative · House District 031

Co-sponsor
susan.witten@kylegislature.gov

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