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SB267

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AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State Police.

Amend KRS 16.170 to permit officers and individuals employed as a Trooper R Class or CVE R Class to participate in political activities while off duty; define what constitutes a political activity; establish guidelines for participation; amend KRS 16.195 and 16.070 to conform.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 20, 2025

To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
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This bill would allow certain Kentucky State Police employees, specifically those in Trooper R Class or CVE R Class positions, to take part in political activities when they are off duty. It defines what counts as a political activity and sets rules for how that participation can happen. Related state laws would be updated to match these changes. Who it may affect: Kentucky State Police officers and employees classified as Trooper R Class or CVE R Class.

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Legislative History

Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

Primary Sponsor

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Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Primary sponsor
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (14)

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Jared Carpenter

Senator · Senate District 34

Co-sponsor
Jared.Carpenter@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

Co-sponsor
Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Rick Girdler
Rick Girdler

Senator · Senate District 15

Co-sponsor
Rick.Girdler@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Madon
Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Co-sponsor
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Amanda Mays Bledsoe
Amanda Mays Bledsoe

Senator · Senate District 12

Co-sponsor
amanda.maysbledsoe@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Stephen Meredith
Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

Co-sponsor
Stephen.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Mike Nemes
Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

Co-sponsor
Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matt Nunn
Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

Co-sponsor
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steve Rawlings
Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

Co-sponsor
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Craig Richardson
Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Co-sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Robert Stivers
Robert Stivers

Senator · Senate District 25

Co-sponsor
Robert.Stivers@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Brandon Storm
Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor
Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

Co-sponsor
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Gex Williams
Gex Williams

Senator · Senate District 20

Co-sponsor
gex.williams@kylegislature.gov

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