Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 12, 2025

2nd Reading, To Rules

Introduced February 19, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB744

AN ACT relating to county payments.

Amend KRS 68.020 to permit a county treasurer to make authorized payments by means of electronic funds transfers; Amend KRS 68.275 to permit a standing order for county payments to include payments made to regular vendors of the county.

County Judges/Executive Counties

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This bill would allow county treasurers in Kentucky to make official payments using electronic funds transfers instead of only traditional methods. It would also allow counties to set up standing payment orders for regular vendors, streamlining routine purchases. These changes aim to modernize and simplify how county governments handle their finances. Who it may affect: county government employees and treasurers, and businesses that regularly provide goods or services to Kentucky counties.

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