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Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to hazardous duty retirement for code enforcement personnel of a consolidated local government.

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.

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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

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Taken From Local Government (H) (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Returned To Local Government (H) (clerical)

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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov

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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Alan Gentry

Alan Gentry

Representative · House District 046

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Al.Gentry@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 Chris Lewis

Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@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

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susan.witten@kylegislature.gov

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