Introduced January 7, 2026
HB72
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Amend KRS 78.5520 to redefine "hazardous position" to include code enforcement and zoning inspection personnel employed by a consolidated local government for the purposes of benefits of the County Employees Retirement System.
Plain-language summary
This bill would expand the definition of "hazardous position" under the County Employees Retirement System to include code enforcement and zoning inspection workers employed by a consolidated local government. That change would make those employees eligible for hazardous duty retirement benefits, which typically provide enhanced pension terms compared to standard retirement plans. Who it may affect: code enforcement and zoning inspection employees working for consolidated local governments, such as Louisville Metro Government.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Roarx
Representative · House District 038
Co-sponsors (6)
Beverly Chester-Burton
Representative · House District 044
Alan Gentry
Representative · House District 046
John Hodgson
Representative · House District 036
Chris Lewis
Representative · House District 029
Jason Nemes
Representative · House District 033
Susan Tyler Witten
Representative · House District 031
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