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…

Local Mandate Audits and Auditors Cities Consolidated Local Governments Local Government Public Ethics Public Officers and Employees Redistricting Special Districts Taxation Taxation, Property

Introduced: February 9, 2026

Last action: April 14, 2026

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 165)

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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