Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 702 — AN ACT relating to local government.

Last action — returned to Local Government (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Amend KRS 67.035, relating to branch offices of county clerks and sheriffs, to make technical changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. returned to Local Government (H)

  2. 1st reading

  3. taken from Local Government (H)

  4. to Local Government (H)

  5. to Committee on Committees (H)

  6. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 702 do?
Amend KRS 67.035, relating to branch offices of county clerks and sheriffs, to make technical changes.
Who sponsors HB 702?
HB 702 is sponsored by Patrick Flannery (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 702?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 702?
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