AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to allow members and members-elect of the General Assembly to prefile bills and resolutions for introduction at the next succeeding regular legislative session; require the prefiled bills and resolutions to be published on the Legislative Research Commission's website.

Introduced: January 7, 2025

Last action: February 4, 2025

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This bill would allow Kentucky lawmakers, including newly elected members who have not yet taken office, to submit proposed legislation before a legislative session officially begins. Any bills filed this way would be posted publicly on the Legislative Research Commission's website for anyone to view. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents who follow the legislative process, and voters interested in transparency around proposed state laws.

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