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AN ACT relating to administrative regulations and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 13A.010 to redefine "major economic impact"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to establish limitations on the authority of an administrative body to promulgate administrative regulations; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 13A to conform; EMERGENCY; EFFECTIVE March 31, 2025.

Introduced: February 14, 2025

Last action: February 26, 2025

2nd Reading, To Rules
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This bill changes the rules that govern how state agencies create administrative regulations in Kentucky. It redefines what counts as a "major economic impact" and places new limits on the authority of state agencies to issue those regulations. Because it was declared an emergency measure, it would have taken effect on March 31, 2025, if passed. Who it may affect: businesses, individuals, and organizations subject to state agency regulations, as well as the agencies themselves.

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Legislative History

Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
To Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 25, 2025 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Matt Nunn
Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

Primary sponsor
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (6)

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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

Co-sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Jimmy Higdon
Jimmy Higdon

Senator · Senate District 14

Co-sponsor
Jimmy.Higdon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Robert Mills
Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

Co-sponsor
Robby.Mills@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve Rawlings
Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

Co-sponsor
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Aaron Reed
Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Co-sponsor
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve West
Steve West

Senator · Senate District 27

Co-sponsor
Steve.West@kylegislature.gov

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