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Last action · January 20, 2026
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Introduced January 9, 2026

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2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to special purpose governmental entities.

Amend KRS 65A.030, relating to special purpose governmental entities, to increase the audit and financial statement responsibility thresholds; amend KRS 65A.010 to include 911 emergency services within examples of public services provided by special purpose governmental entities and to raise the fire department audit and financial statement responsibility thresholds; amend KRS 95A.055 to raise the fire department audit and financial statement responsibility thresholds; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.

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This bill would raise the dollar thresholds that determine when special purpose governmental entities, including fire departments, are required to conduct formal audits or file financial statements. It also clarifies that 911 emergency services are an example of the public services these entities can provide. The changes would have taken effect July 1, 2027, but the bill did not pass. Who it may affect: local fire departments, 911 emergency service districts, and other special purpose governmental entities across Kentucky.

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Legislative History

Jan 20, 2026 · House
Withdrawn
Jan 16, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)
Jan 9, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 9, 2026 · House
Introduced In House

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Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

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Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov

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DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov

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