Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 589 — AN ACT relating to retired emergency personnel.

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • Passed House

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  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 95 to define "city" and "firefighter"; provide that cities may employ retired firefighters provided the firefighter participated in the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund or retired pursuant to KRS Chapter 95, retired with at least 20 years of service credit with no administrative charges pending, and met the separation of employment requirements so that retirement benefits from the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) were not voided; provide that retired firefighters employed by a city shall continue to receive the benefits they were eligible to receive upon retirement, but shall not accrue any additional retirement or health benefits during reemployment except that a city may authorize health coverage by taking legislative action; provide that retirement and any health contributions shall not be paid by the city to the KPPA on a retired firefighter who is reemployed under the Act; provide that individuals employed under the Act may be employed for a term not to exceed 1 year, which may be renewed at the discretion and need of the city; establish limits on the number of reemployed firefighters a city may hire under the program; make technical corrections; amend KRS 61.637, 61.702, 78.5536, and 78.5540 to conform.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The revised bill now defines "Employer" to include not only cities but also fire protection districts, broadening the scope of organizations that can hire retired firefighters. Additionally, the term "city" has been replaced with "employer," making the language more inclusive for various types of government entities. This change matters because it allows more flexibility for fire protection districts to hire retired firefighters, potentially addressing staffing shortages and ensuring communities remain protected by qualified personnel.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 AN ACT relating to retired emergency personnel.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA AN ACT relating to retired emergency personnel.
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 95 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 65 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
(a) "City" means any incorporated city, consolidated local government, unified local government, urban-county government, or charter county government operating under the laws of this Commonwealth, and the offices and agencies thereof;
(a) "Employer" means:
and (b) "Firefighter" means any member of a paid municipal fire department organized under KRS Chapter 95, 67A, or 67C.
1.
(2) Subject to the limitations in subsection (7) of this section, a city may employ individuals as firefighters under this section who have retired from the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, the County Employees Retirement System, or the State Police Retirement System.
Any incorporated city, consolidated local government, unified local government, urban-county government, or charter county government operating under the laws of this Commonwealth, and the offices and agencies thereof;
or 2.
A fire protection district organized under KRS Chapter 75;
and (b) "Firefighter" means any member of a paid:
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Municipal fire department organized under KRS Chapter 67A, 67C, or 95;
or 2.
Fire protection district organized under KRS Chapter 75.
(2) Subject to the limitations in subsection (7) of this section, an employer may employ individuals as firefighters under this section who have retired from the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, the County Employees Retirement System, or the State Police Retirement System.
and (e) Retired with no preexisting agreement between the individual and the city prior to the individual's retirement for the individual to return to work for the city.
(e) Retired with no preexisting agreement between the individual and the Page 1 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA employer prior to the individual's retirement for the individual to return to work for the employer;
and (f) Successfully completed a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to reemployment if the individual has not served as a firefighter for one (1) year or more as of the date of reemployment.
The one (1) year Page 1 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 employment period may be renewed annually at the discretion of the employing city;
The one (1) year employment period may be renewed annually at the discretion of the employer;
(b) Receive compensation according to the standard procedures applicable to the employing city;
(b) Receive compensation according to the standard procedures applicable to the employer;
and (c) Be employed based upon need as determined by the employing city.
and (c) Be employed based upon need as determined by the employer.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection, individuals employed under this section shall not be eligible to receive health insurance coverage through the employing city;
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection, individuals employed under this section shall not be eligible to receive health insurance coverage through the employer;
(c) The city shall not pay any employer contributions or retiree health expense reimbursements to the Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System required by KRS 61.637(17) or 78.5540(4) for individuals employed under this section;
(c) The employer shall pay the employer's normal cost contribution as defined by KRS 78.635 on any firefighter employed in a regular full-time position as defined by KRS 78.510, but shall not pay any other employer contributions or retiree health expense reimbursements to the Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System required by KRS 61.637(17) or 78.5540(4) for individuals employed under this section;
(d) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection, the city shall not pay any insurance contributions to the Kentucky Employees Health Plan as provided by KRS 18A.225 to 18A.2287 for individuals employed under this section;
Page 2 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA (d) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this subsection, the employer shall not pay any insurance contributions to the Kentucky Employees Health Plan as provided by KRS 18A.225 to 18A.2287 for individuals employed under this section;
and (e) The legislative body of the city may by legislative action provide or authorize provision of health insurance coverage for individuals employed under this section, subject to the terms and conditions established by the city.
and (e) The legislative body of the employer may by legislative action provide or authorize provision of health insurance coverage for individuals employed under this section, subject to the terms and conditions established by the employer.
(6) Individuals employed under this section shall be subject to any merit system, civil service, or other legislative due process provisions applicable to the employing Page 2 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 city.
(6) Individuals employed under this section shall be subject to any merit system, civil service, or other legislative due process provisions applicable to the employer.
(7) A city shall be limited in the number of retired firefighters that it may employ under this section as follows:
(7) An employer shall be limited in the number of retired firefighters that it may employ under this section as follows:
(a) A city that employed an average of five (5) or fewer firefighters over the course of the immediately preceding calendar year shall not be limited in the number of firefighters that it may employ under this section;
(a) An employer that employed an average of five (5) or fewer firefighters over the course of the immediately preceding calendar year shall not be limited in the number of firefighters that it may employ under this section;
(b) A city that employed an average of more than five (5) but fewer than one hundred (100) firefighters over the course of the immediately preceding calendar year shall not employ more than five (5) firefighters under this section, or a number equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the firefighters employed by the city in the immediately preceding calendar year, whichever is greater;
(b) An employer that employed an average of more than five (5) but fewer than one hundred (100) firefighters over the course of the immediately preceding calendar year shall not employ more than five (5) firefighters under this section, or a number equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the firefighters employed by the employer in the immediately preceding calendar year, whichever is greater;
and (c) A city that employed an average of one hundred (100) or more firefighters over the course of the immediately preceding calendar year shall not employ more than twenty-five (25) firefighters under this section, or a number equal to ten percent (10%) of the firefighters employed by the city in the immediately preceding calendar year, whichever is greater.
and (c) An employer that employed an average of one hundred (100) or more firefighters over the course of the immediately preceding calendar year shall not employ more than twenty-five (25) firefighters under this section, or a number equal to ten percent (10%) of the firefighters employed by the Page 3 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA employer in the immediately preceding calendar year, whichever is greater.
The payments shall be suspended at the Page 3 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 beginning of the month in which the reemployment occurs.
The payments shall be suspended at the beginning of the month in which the reemployment occurs.
(b) If the retired member is paid suspended payments retroactively in accordance with this section, employee contributions deducted during his or her period of reemployment, if any, shall be refunded to the retired employee, and no service credit shall be earned for the period of reemployment.
(b) If the retired member is paid suspended payments retroactively in accordance Page 4 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA with this section, employee contributions deducted during his or her period of reemployment, if any, shall be refunded to the retired employee, and no service credit shall be earned for the period of reemployment.
however, the final compensation resulting from the recalculation shall Page 4 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 not be less than that of the member when his or her retirement allowance was last determined;
however, the final compensation resulting from the recalculation shall not be less than that of the member when his or her retirement allowance was last determined;
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and Page 5 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA 5.
(5) A retired member, or his or her estate, shall pay to the retirement fund the total amount of payments which are not suspended in accordance with subsection (1) of this section if the member received more than the maximum permissible earnings as provided by the Federal Social Security Act in compensation from participating agencies during any calendar year of reemployment, except the retired member or his or her estate may repay the lesser of the total amount of payments which were Page 5 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 not suspended or fifty cents ($0.50) of each dollar earned over the maximum permissible earnings during reemployment if under age sixty-five (65), or one dollar ($1) for every three dollars ($3) earned if over age sixty-five (65).
(5) A retired member, or his or her estate, shall pay to the retirement fund the total amount of payments which are not suspended in accordance with subsection (1) of this section if the member received more than the maximum permissible earnings as provided by the Federal Social Security Act in compensation from participating agencies during any calendar year of reemployment, except the retired member or his or her estate may repay the lesser of the total amount of payments which were not suspended or fifty cents ($0.50) of each dollar earned over the maximum permissible earnings during reemployment if under age sixty-five (65), or one dollar ($1) for every three dollars ($3) earned if over age sixty-five (65).
Within twelve (12) months of the date of the final order of the Personnel Board, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, or the court, the member shall repay the system the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments and health insurance benefits by lump sum or enter into an agreement with the Authority for repayment by installments.
Within twelve (12) months of the date of the final order of the Personnel Board, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, or the court, the Page 6 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA member shall repay the system the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments and health insurance benefits by lump sum or enter into an agreement with the Authority for repayment by installments.
(7) (a) Effective August 1, 1998, the provisions of subsections (1) to (4) of this section shall no longer apply to a retired member who is reemployed in a position covered by the same retirement system from which the member Page 6 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 retired.
(7) (a) Effective August 1, 1998, the provisions of subsections (1) to (4) of this section shall no longer apply to a retired member who is reemployed in a position covered by the same retirement system from which the member retired.
This provision shall apply to members reemployed on or after August 1, 1998.
This provision shall apply to members reemployed on or Page 7 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA after August 1, 1998.
Page 7 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 (9) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
(9) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
The member shall contribute to the member account established for him or her prior to his or her voided retirement.
Page 8 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA The member shall contribute to the member account established for him or her prior to his or her voided retirement.
(11) (a) If a member of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System retires from a department which participates in more than one (1) retirement system and is reemployed within one (1) month of his or her initial retirement date by the same department in a position participating in another retirement system, the retired member's retirement allowance shall be suspended for the first month of his or her retirement, and the member shall repay to the retirement system Page 8 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 all benefits received for the month.
(11) (a) If a member of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System retires from a department which participates in more than one (1) retirement system and is reemployed within one (1) month of his or her initial retirement date by the same department in a position participating in another retirement system, the retired member's retirement allowance shall be suspended for the first month of his or her retirement, and the member shall repay to the retirement system all benefits received for the month.
(a) The member's retirement allowance shall be suspended during the period that begins on the month in which the member is reemployed and ends six (6) months after the member's termination;
(a) The member's retirement allowance shall be suspended during the period that Page 9 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA begins on the month in which the member is reemployed and ends six (6) months after the member's termination;
(c) Upon termination, or subsequent to expiration of the six (6) month period from the date of termination, the retired member's retirement allowance based on his or her initial retirement account shall no longer be suspended, and the member shall receive the amount to which he or she is entitled, including an Page 9 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 increase as provided by KRS 61.691;
(c) Upon termination, or subsequent to expiration of the six (6) month period from the date of termination, the retired member's retirement allowance based on his or her initial retirement account shall no longer be suspended, and the member shall receive the amount to which he or she is entitled, including an increase as provided by KRS 61.691;
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(15) (a) If a retired member is reemployed at least one (1) month after initial retirement in a different position, or at least six (6) months after initial retirement in the same position, and prior to normal retirement age, the retired member shall contribute to a second member account in the retirement system and continue to receive a retirement allowance from the first member account.
(15) (a) If a retired member is reemployed at least one (1) month after initial retirement in a different position, or at least six (6) months after initial Page 10 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA retirement in the same position, and prior to normal retirement age, the retired member shall contribute to a second member account in the retirement system and continue to receive a retirement allowance from the first member account.
Page 10 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 (17) Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (1) to (7)(a) and (10) to (15) of this section, the following shall apply to retired members who are reemployed by an agency participating in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System on or after September 1, 2008:
(17) Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (1) to (7)(a) and (10) to (15) of this section, the following shall apply to retired members who are reemployed by an agency participating in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System on or after September 1, 2008:
(a) If a member is receiving a retirement allowance from one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System, or has filed the forms required to receive a retirement allowance from one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System, and is employed in a regular full-time position required to participate in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System or is employed in a position that is not considered regular full-time with an agency participating in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within one (1) month following the member's initial retirement date, the member's retirement shall be voided, and the member shall repay to the retirement system all benefits received, including any health insurance benefits.
(a) If a member is receiving a retirement allowance from one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System, or has filed the forms required to receive a retirement allowance from one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System, and is employed in a regular full-time position required to participate in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System or is employed in a position that is not considered regular full-time with an agency participating in one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or County Employees Retirement System within one (1) month following the member's initial retirement date, the member's retirement shall be voided, and the member shall repay to the Page 11 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA retirement system all benefits received, including any health insurance benefits.
Upon subsequent retirement, the member shall be eligible for a Page 11 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 retirement allowance based upon total service and creditable compensation, including any additional service or creditable compensation earned after his or her initial retirement was voided;
Upon subsequent retirement, the member shall be eligible for a retirement allowance based upon total service and creditable compensation, including any additional service or creditable compensation earned after his or her initial retirement was voided;
If an elected official is reelected to a new term of office in the same position as the elected official held prior to retirement and takes office within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, he or she shall be deemed by the Authority as having a prearranged agreement under the provisions of this subparagraph and shall have his or her retirement voided.
If an elected official is reelected to a new term of Page 12 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA office in the same position as the elected official held prior to retirement and takes office within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, he or she shall be deemed by the Authority as having a prearranged agreement under the provisions of this subparagraph and shall have his or her retirement voided.
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Except as provided by KRS 70.291 to 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, and 164.952 and except for any retiree employed as a school resource officer as defined by KRS 158.441 or as a Kentucky guardian as defined by KRS 158.4431, the employer shall be required to reimburse the systems for the cost of the health insurance premium paid by the systems to provide coverage for the retiree, not to exceed the cost of the single premium.
Except as provided by KRS 70.291 to 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, and 164.952 and except for any retiree employed as a school resource officer as defined by KRS 158.441 or as a Kentucky guardian as defined by KRS 158.4431, the employer shall be required to Page 13 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA reimburse the systems for the cost of the health insurance premium paid by the systems to provide coverage for the retiree, not to exceed the cost of the single premium.
Effective August 1, 2024, the Department of Education shall pay for the health reimbursements required by this subparagraph for a retiree who participated in a hazardous position prior to July 1, 2003, in one (1) of the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System, and who is Page 13 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 reemployed by a local school board;
Effective August 1, 2024, the Department of Education shall pay for the health reimbursements required by this subparagraph for a retiree who participated in a hazardous position prior to July 1, 2003, in one (1) of the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System, and who is reemployed by a local school board;
The retired member has not purchased or received service credit under any of the provisions of KRS 61.510 to 61.705 or 78.510 to 78.852 for service with the participating employer for which the retired member is performing volunteer services;
The retired member has not purchased or received service credit under any of the provisions of KRS 61.510 to 61.705 or 78.510 to 78.852 for Page 14 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA service with the participating employer for which the retired member is performing volunteer services;
If a retired member, who provided volunteer services with a participating employer under this paragraph violates any provision of this paragraph, then he or she shall be deemed an employee of the participating employer as of the Page 14 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 date he or she began providing volunteer services and both the retired member and the participating employer shall be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection for the period of volunteer service;
If a retired member, who provided volunteer services with a participating employer under this paragraph violates any provision of this paragraph, then he or she shall be deemed an employee of the participating employer as of the date he or she began providing volunteer services and both the retired member and the participating employer shall be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection for the period of volunteer service;
If a mayor or member of a city legislative body who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age retires from the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems but remains in office after his or her effective retirement date, the mayor or member of the city legislative body shall not accrue any further service credit or benefits in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems for any employment occurring on or after the effective retirement date;
If a mayor or member of a city legislative body who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age retires from the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems Page 15 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA but remains in office after his or her effective retirement date, the mayor or member of the city legislative body shall not accrue any further service credit or benefits in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems for any employment occurring on or after the effective retirement date;
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Within one (1) month following the member's initial retirement date, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee, the member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
Within one (1) month following the member's initial retirement date, if Page 16 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee, the member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
After one (1) month but within twelve (12) months following the member's initial retirement, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee and that a prearranged agreement existed between the member and the agency for the member to return to work with the agency, the member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of Page 16 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 this subsection;
After one (1) month but within twelve (12) months following the member's initial retirement, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee and that a prearranged agreement existed between the member and the agency for the member to return to work with the agency, the member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
(18) The Authority shall promulgate administrative regulations to implement the requirements of this section, including incorporating by reference board-prescribed forms that a retired member and participating agency shall provide the systems under subsections (8), (9), and (17) of this section.
(18) The Authority shall promulgate administrative regulations to implement the Page 17 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA requirements of this section, including incorporating by reference board-prescribed forms that a retired member and participating agency shall provide the systems under subsections (8), (9), and (17) of this section.
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and (c) "Months of service" means the total months of combined service used to determine benefits under the system, except service added to determine disability benefits or service otherwise prohibited from being used to determine retiree health benefits under KRS 16.505 to 16.652 or 61.510 to 61.705 shall not be counted as "months of service." For current and former employees of the Council on Postsecondary Education who were employed prior to January 1, 1993, and who earn at least fifteen (15) years of service credit in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, "months of service" shall also include vested service in another retirement system other than the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System sponsored by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
and (c) "Months of service" means the total months of combined service used to determine benefits under the system, except service added to determine disability benefits or service otherwise prohibited from being used to Page 18 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA determine retiree health benefits under KRS 16.505 to 16.652 or 61.510 to 61.705 shall not be counted as "months of service." For current and former employees of the Council on Postsecondary Education who were employed prior to January 1, 1993, and who earn at least fifteen (15) years of service credit in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, "months of service" shall also include vested service in another retirement system other than the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System sponsored by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
The board of trustees of the system shall arrange by appropriate contract or on a self-insured basis to provide a group hospital and medical Page 18 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 insurance plan coverage for:
The board of trustees of the system shall arrange by appropriate contract or on a self-insured basis to provide a group hospital and medical insurance plan coverage for:
For present and future recipients of a retirement allowance from the system who are not eligible for Medicare and for those recipients described in subparagraph 3.b.
For present and future recipients of a retirement allowance from the system who are not eligible for Medicare and for those recipients Page 19 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA described in subparagraph 3.b.
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1395y(b) and has been reemployed by a participating agency which offers the recipient a hospital and medical insurance benefit or by a participating agency which is prevented from offering or which does not offer a hospital and medical benefit to the recipient as a condition of reemployment under KRS 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, or 164.952.
1395y(b) and has been reemployed by a participating agency which offers the recipient a hospital and medical insurance benefit or by a participating agency which is prevented from offering or which does not offer a hospital and medical benefit to Page 20 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA the recipient as a condition of reemployment under KRS 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, or 164.952.
(c) For recipients of a retirement allowance who are not eligible for the same level of hospital and medical benefits as recipients living in Kentucky having the same Medicare hospital and medical insurance eligibility status, the board Page 20 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 shall provide a medical insurance reimbursement plan as described in subsection (6) of this section.
(c) For recipients of a retirement allowance who are not eligible for the same level of hospital and medical benefits as recipients living in Kentucky having the same Medicare hospital and medical insurance eligibility status, the board shall provide a medical insurance reimbursement plan as described in subsection (6) of this section.
The deducted amounts shall, at the discretion of the board, be credited to accounts established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
The deducted amounts shall, at the discretion of the board, be credited to accounts Page 21 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
Any interest or penalties paid on any delinquent contributions Page 21 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 shall be credited to accounts established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
Any interest or penalties paid on any delinquent contributions shall be credited to accounts established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
401(h) within the funds established in KRS 16.510 and 61.515, or the insurance trust fund established under KRS 61.701.
401(h) within the funds established in KRS Page 22 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA 16.510 and 61.515, or the insurance trust fund established under KRS 61.701.
If a member establishes a membership date prior to September 1, 2008, pursuant to KRS 61.552(2) or (3), then this paragraph shall not apply to the member and all contributions previously deducted in accordance with this paragraph shall be refunded to the Page 22 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 member without interest.
If a member establishes a membership date prior to September 1, 2008, pursuant to KRS 61.552(2) or (3), then this paragraph shall not apply to the member and all contributions previously deducted in accordance with this paragraph shall be refunded to the member without interest.
3.
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If the board provides for cross-referencing of insurance premiums, the employer's contribution for the working member or spouse shall be applied toward the premium, and the insurance trust fund established under KRS 61.701 or accounts Page 23 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
If the board provides for cross-referencing of insurance premiums, the employer's contribution for the working member or spouse shall be applied toward the premium, and the insurance trust fund established under KRS 61.701 or accounts established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
(b) For a member who began participating in the system prior to July 1, 2003, the monthly contribution rate shall be paid by the system from the funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
(b) For a member who began participating in the system prior to July 1, 2003, the monthly contribution rate shall be paid by the system from the funds specified Page 24 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA under paragraph (a)2.
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had less than two hundred forty Page 24 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 (240) months of service but at least one hundred eighty (180) months of service upon retirement, provided such retired member agrees to pay the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by another method;
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had less than two hundred forty (240) months of service but at least one hundred eighty (180) months of service upon retirement, provided such retired member agrees to pay the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by another method;
Twenty-five percent (25%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had less than one hundred twenty (120) months of service but had at least forty-eight (48) months of service upon retirement, provided such retired member agrees to pay the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by another method.
Twenty-five percent (25%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had less than one hundred twenty (120) months of service but had at least forty-eight (48) months of service upon retirement, provided such retired member agrees to pay the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by another Page 25 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA method.
Becomes totally and permanently disabled as defined in KRS 16.582 as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 16.505 or becomes disabled as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS Page 25 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 61.621 and is eligible for the benefits provided by KRS 61.621(5)(a), the monthly premium shall be paid for his or her spouse so long as the member and the spouse individually remain eligible for a monthly retirement benefit;
Becomes totally and permanently disabled as defined in KRS 16.582 as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 16.505 or becomes disabled as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621 and is eligible for the benefits provided by KRS 61.621(5)(a), the monthly premium shall be paid for his or her spouse so long as the member and the spouse individually remain eligible for a monthly retirement benefit;
For a member who began participating in the system prior to July 1, 2003, who was determined to be in a hazardous position in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or in a position in the State Police Retirement System, or who is receiving a retirement allowance based on General Assembly service, the funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
For a member who began participating in the system prior to July 1, 2003, who was determined to be in a hazardous position in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or in a position in the State Police Page 26 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA Retirement System, or who is receiving a retirement allowance based on General Assembly service, the funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
of this paragraph shall be Page 26 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 based solely on the member's service in a hazardous position using the formula in paragraph (b) of this subsection.
of this paragraph shall be based solely on the member's service in a hazardous position using the formula in paragraph (b) of this subsection.
a.
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Upon the death of the retired member, the beneficiary, if the beneficiary is the member's spouse, shall be entitled to a monthly Page 27 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 insurance contribution of ten dollars ($10) for each year of service the member attained as a participating employee in a hazardous position.
Upon the death of the retired member, the beneficiary, if the beneficiary is the member's spouse, shall be entitled to a monthly insurance contribution of ten dollars ($10) for each year of service the member attained as a participating employee in a hazardous position.
5.
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of this paragraph shall be waived for a for a member who dies as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 16.505, who becomes totally and permanently disabled as defined in KRS 16.582 as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 16.505, who dies as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621, or who becomes disabled as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621 and is eligible for the benefits provided by KRS 61.621(5)(a), and the premium for the member, the member's spouse, and for each Page 28 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 dependent child as defined in KRS 16.505 shall be paid in full by the systems so long as the member, member's spouse, or dependent child individually remains eligible for a monthly retirement benefit.
of this paragraph shall be waived for a for a member who dies as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 16.505, who becomes totally and permanently disabled as defined in KRS 16.582 as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 16.505, who dies as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621, or who becomes disabled as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621 and is eligible for the benefits provided by KRS 61.621(5)(a), and the premium for the member, the member's spouse, and for each dependent child as defined in KRS 16.505 shall be paid in full by the systems so long as the member, member's spouse, or dependent child individually remains eligible for a monthly retirement benefit.
The additional insurance contribution provided by this subdivision shall only be applied to the monthly contribution amounts provided under subparagraph 2.a.
The additional insurance contribution provided by this subdivision shall only be applied to the monthly contribution Page 29 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA amounts provided under subparagraph 2.a.
In order for the annual increase to occur as provided by this subdivision, the funding level of retiree health benefits for Page 29 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 the system in which the employee is receiving the additional insurance contribution shall be at least ninety percent (90%) as of the most recent actuarial valuation and be projected by the actuary to remain ninety percent (90%) for the year in which the increase is provided.
In order for the annual increase to occur as provided by this subdivision, the funding level of retiree health benefits for the system in which the employee is receiving the additional insurance contribution shall be at least ninety percent (90%) as of the most recent actuarial valuation and be projected by the actuary to remain ninety percent (90%) for the year in which the increase is provided.
9.
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"Funding level" means the actuarial value of assets divided by the actuarially accrued liability expressed as a percentage that is determined and reported by the system's actuary in the annual Page 30 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 actuarial valuation.
"Funding level" means the actuarial value of assets divided by the actuarially accrued liability expressed as a percentage that is determined and reported by the system's actuary in the annual actuarial valuation.
The amounts paid by the other state-administered retirement plans and by the Kentucky Retirement Systems from funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
The amounts paid by the other state-administered Page 31 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA retirement plans and by the Kentucky Retirement Systems from funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
Page 31 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 (5) Premiums paid for hospital and medical insurance coverage procured under authority of this section shall be exempt from any premium tax which might otherwise be required under KRS Chapter 136.
(5) Premiums paid for hospital and medical insurance coverage procured under authority of this section shall be exempt from any premium tax which might otherwise be required under KRS Chapter 136.
The reimbursement program as provided by this subparagraph shall be available to the recipient regardless of the hospital and medical insurance plans offered by the systems.
The reimbursement program as provided by this subparagraph shall be available to the recipient regardless of the hospital and medical insurance plans offered Page 32 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA by the systems.
Page 32 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 Section 4.
Section 4.
(b) "Monthly contribution rate" shall be the amount determined by the board based upon the requirements of subsection (4)(a) to (d) of this section, except that for members who began participating in the system on or after July 1, 2003, the term shall mean the amount determined in subsection (4)(e) of this section;
(b) "Monthly contribution rate" shall be the amount determined by the board Page 33 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA based upon the requirements of subsection (4)(a) to (d) of this section, except that for members who began participating in the system on or after July 1, 2003, the term shall mean the amount determined in subsection (4)(e) of this section;
The board of trustees of the system shall arrange by appropriate contract Page 33 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 or on a self-insured basis to provide a group hospital and medical insurance plan coverage for:
The board of trustees of the system shall arrange by appropriate contract or on a self-insured basis to provide a group hospital and medical insurance plan coverage for:
For present and future recipients of a retirement allowance from the system who are not eligible for Medicare and for those recipients described in subparagraph 3.b.
For present and future recipients of a retirement allowance from the system who are not eligible for Medicare and for those recipients Page 34 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA described in subparagraph 3.b.
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2.
1395y(b) and has been reemployed by a participating agency which offers the recipient a hospital and medical insurance benefit or by a participating agency which is prevented from offering a hospital or which does not offer and medical benefit to the recipient as a condition of reemployment under KRS 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, or 164.952.
1395y(b) and has been reemployed by a participating agency which offers the recipient a hospital and medical insurance benefit or by a participating agency which is prevented from offering or which does not offer a hospital and medical benefit to Page 35 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA the recipient as a condition of reemployment under KRS 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, or 164.952.
(c) For recipients of a retirement allowance who are not eligible for the same level of hospital and medical benefits as recipients living in Kentucky having the same Medicare hospital and medical insurance eligibility status, the board Page 35 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 shall provide a medical insurance reimbursement plan as described in subsection (6) of this section.
(c) For recipients of a retirement allowance who are not eligible for the same level of hospital and medical benefits as recipients living in Kentucky having the same Medicare hospital and medical insurance eligibility status, the board shall provide a medical insurance reimbursement plan as described in subsection (6) of this section.
Each employer described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall deduct from the creditable compensation of each member whose membership date begins on or after July 1, 2003, and who is subject to the benefits provided under subsection (4)(e) of this section, an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the member's creditable compensation if the member is participating in a nonhazardous position and two percent (2%) of the member's creditable compensation if the member is participating in a hazardous position.
Each employer described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall deduct from the creditable compensation of each member whose membership date begins on or after July 1, 2003, and who is subject to the benefits provided under subsection (4)(e) of this section, an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the member's creditable compensation if the member is Page 36 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA participating in a nonhazardous position and two percent (2%) of the member's creditable compensation if the member is participating in a hazardous position.
Page 36 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 2.
2.
Every member shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions made pursuant to this paragraph, and the payment of salary or compensation less the deductions shall be a full and complete discharge of all claims for services rendered by the person during the period covered by the payment, except as to any benefits provided by KRS 78.510 to 78.852.
Every member shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions made pursuant to this paragraph, and the payment of salary or compensation less the deductions shall be a full and complete discharge of all claims for services rendered by the person during the period covered by the payment, except as to any benefits provided by KRS Page 37 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA 78.510 to 78.852.
If a member establishes a membership date prior to July 1, 2003, pursuant to KRS Page 37 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 61.552(2) or (3) or who is subject to the benefits provided under subsection (4)(b) or (d) of this section, then this paragraph shall not apply to the member and all contributions previously deducted in accordance with this paragraph shall be refunded to the member without interest.
If a member establishes a membership date prior to July 1, 2003, pursuant to KRS 61.552(2) or (3) or who is subject to the benefits provided under subsection (4)(b) or (d) of this section, then this paragraph shall not apply to the member and all contributions previously deducted in accordance with this paragraph shall be refunded to the member without interest.
The recipient of a retirement allowance, by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by other method;
The recipient of a retirement allowance, by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by other Page 38 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA method;
of this paragraph under a reciprocal agreement shall not exceed the amount that would be payable under this section if all the member's service were in the County Employees Page 38 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 Retirement System.
of this paragraph under a reciprocal agreement shall not exceed the amount that would be payable under this section if all the member's service were in the County Employees Retirement System.
For purposes of this subsection only, a child shall be considered disabled if he or she has been determined to be eligible for federal Social Security disability benefits or meets the dependent disability standard established by the Department of Employee Insurance in the Personnel Cabinet.
For purposes of this subsection only, a child shall be considered disabled if he or she has been determined to be eligible for federal Social Security disability benefits or meets the dependent disability Page 39 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA standard established by the Department of Employee Insurance in the Personnel Cabinet.
One hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had two hundred forty (240) months of service or more upon retirement or for a retired member who when he or she was an employee was disabled as a direct result of Page 39 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510(48) or as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621;
One hundred percent (100%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had two hundred forty (240) months of service or more upon retirement or for a retired member who when he or she was an employee was disabled as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510(48) or as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621;
Twenty-five percent (25%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had less than one hundred twenty (120) months of service but had at least forty-eight (48) months of service upon retirement, provided such retired member agrees to pay the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by another method.
Twenty-five percent (25%) of the monthly premium for single coverage shall be paid for a retired member who had less than one hundred twenty Page 40 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA (120) months of service but had at least forty-eight (48) months of service upon retirement, provided such retired member agrees to pay the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) by payroll deduction from his or her retirement allowance, electronic funds transfer, or by another method.
Dies as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510 or dies as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621, the monthly premium shall be paid for his or her spouse so long as the Page 40 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 spouse remains eligible for a monthly retirement benefit;
Dies as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510 or dies as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621, the monthly premium shall be paid for his or her spouse so long as the spouse remains eligible for a monthly retirement benefit;
Dies as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510, dies as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621, becomes totally and permanently disabled as defined in KRS 78.5524 as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510, or becomes disabled as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621 and is eligible for the benefits provided by KRS 61.621(5)(a), the monthly premium shall be paid for each dependent child as defined in KRS 78.510, so long as the member remains eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, unless deceased, and each dependent child individually remains eligible under KRS 78.510.
Dies as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510, dies as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621, becomes totally and permanently disabled as defined in KRS 78.5524 as a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510, or becomes disabled as a result of a duty-related injury as defined in KRS 61.621 and is eligible for the benefits provided by KRS 61.621(5)(a), the monthly premium shall be paid for each dependent child as defined in KRS 78.510, so long as the member remains eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, unless deceased, and each dependent child Page 41 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA individually remains eligible under KRS 78.510.
The percentage of the monthly contribution rate paid for the spouse and Page 41 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 each dependent child of a recipient who was in a hazardous position or who is receiving a retirement allowance based on General Assembly service in accordance with subparagraph 1.
The percentage of the monthly contribution rate paid for the spouse and each dependent child of a recipient who was in a hazardous position or who is receiving a retirement allowance based on General Assembly service in accordance with subparagraph 1.
Participation in the insurance benefits provided under this section shall not be allowed until the member has earned at least one hundred twenty (120) months of service in the state-administered retirement systems, except that for members who begin participating in the system on or after September 1, 2008, participation in the insurance benefits provided under this section shall not be allowed until the member has earned at least one hundred eighty (180) months of service credited under KRS 78.615(1) or another state-administered retirement system;
Participation in the insurance benefits provided under this section shall not be allowed until the member has earned at least one hundred twenty (120) months of service in the state-administered retirement systems, Page 42 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA except that for members who begin participating in the system on or after September 1, 2008, participation in the insurance benefits provided under this section shall not be allowed until the member has earned at least one hundred eighty (180) months of service credited under KRS 78.615(1) or another state-administered retirement system;
of Page 42 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 this subsection:
of this subsection:
of this subparagraph as adjusted by subparagraph 6.a.
of this subparagraph as adjusted by Page 43 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA subparagraph 6.a.
For members with service in a hazardous position who meet the career threshold, a monthly insurance contribution towards the health plans offered to retirees who are not eligible for Medicare of fifty dollars ($50) for each year of service as a participating employee in a hazardous position and a monthly insurance Page 43 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 contribution towards the health plans offered to retirees who are eligible for Medicare of fifteen dollars ($15) for each year of service as a participating employee in a hazardous position.
For members with service in a hazardous position who meet the career threshold, a monthly insurance contribution towards the health plans offered to retirees who are not eligible for Medicare of fifty dollars ($50) for each year of service as a participating employee in a hazardous position and a monthly insurance contribution towards the health plans offered to retirees who are eligible for Medicare of fifteen dollars ($15) for each year of service as a participating employee in a hazardous position.
of this paragraph shall be waived for a member who receives a satisfactory determination of a hazardous disability that is a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510(48) and the member shall be entitled to the benefits payable under this subsection as though the member had twenty (20) years of service in a hazardous position;
of this paragraph shall be waived for a member who receives a satisfactory determination of a hazardous disability that is a direct result of an act in line of duty as defined in KRS 78.510(48) and Page 44 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA the member shall be entitled to the benefits payable under this subsection as though the member had twenty (20) years of service in a hazardous position;
Page 44 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 5.
5.
The increase shall be cumulative and shall continue to accrue after the member's retirement for as long as a monthly insurance contribution is payable to the retired member or beneficiary but shall not apply to any increase in the contribution attributable to the increase specified by subdivision b.
The increase shall be cumulative and shall continue to accrue after the Page 45 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA member's retirement for as long as a monthly insurance contribution is payable to the retired member or beneficiary but shall not apply to any increase in the contribution attributable to the increase specified by subdivision b.
The additional insurance contribution provided by this subdivision shall only be applied to the monthly contribution Page 45 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 amounts provided under subparagraph 2.b.
The additional insurance contribution provided by this subdivision shall only be applied to the monthly contribution amounts provided under subparagraph 2.b.
The benefits of this paragraph provided to a member whose participation begins on or after July 1, 2003, shall not be considered as benefits protected by the inviolable contract provisions of KRS 78.852.
The benefits of this paragraph provided to a member whose participation begins on or after July 1, 2003, shall not be considered as benefits Page 46 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA protected by the inviolable contract provisions of KRS 78.852.
and Page 46 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 9.
and 9.
The system shall compute the member's combined service, including service credit in another state-administered retirement system, and calculate the portion of the member's premium monthly contribution rate to be paid by the funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
The system shall compute the member's combined service, including service credit in another state-administered retirement system, and calculate the portion of the member's premium monthly contribution rate Page 47 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA to be paid by the funds specified under paragraph (a)2.
Each state-administered retirement system shall pay annually to the insurance trust fund established under KRS 61.701 the portion of the system's cost of the retiree's monthly contribution for single coverage for hospital and medical insurance plan which shall be equal to the percentage of the member's number of months of service in the other state-administered retirement plan divided by his or her total combined service and in conjunction with the reciprocal agreement established between the system and the other state-administered Page 47 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 retirement systems.
Each state-administered retirement system shall pay annually to the insurance trust fund established under KRS 61.701 the portion of the system's cost of the retiree's monthly contribution for single coverage for hospital and medical insurance plan which shall be equal to the percentage of the member's number of months of service in the other state-administered retirement plan divided by his or her total combined service and in conjunction with the reciprocal agreement established between the system and the other state-administered retirement systems.
(6) (a) The board shall promulgate an administrative regulation to establish a medical insurance reimbursement plan to provide reimbursement for hospital and medical insurance plan premiums of recipients of a retirement allowance who:
Page 48 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA (6) (a) The board shall promulgate an administrative regulation to establish a medical insurance reimbursement plan to provide reimbursement for hospital and medical insurance plan premiums of recipients of a retirement allowance who:
The reimbursement program as provided by this subparagraph shall be available to the Page 48 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 recipient regardless of the hospital and medical insurance plans offered by the systems.
The reimbursement program as provided by this subparagraph shall be available to the recipient regardless of the hospital and medical insurance plans offered by the systems.
Section 5.
Page 49 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA Section 5.
The member shall not change beneficiary or payment option Page 49 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 designations.
The member shall not change beneficiary or payment option designations.
(b) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
(b) If the retired member is under a contract to provide services as an independent contractor or leased employee to an employer participating in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System within twelve (12) months of his or her retirement date, the member shall submit a copy of that contract to the Authority, and the Authority shall determine if the member is an independent contractor or Page 50 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA leased employee for purposes of retirement benefits.
(3) Retired members of the County Employees Retirement System who returned to work with an employer that participates in the County Employees Retirement System or Kentucky Retirement Systems prior to September 1, 2008, shall be Page 50 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 governed by the provisions of KRS 61.637(1) to (16).
(3) Retired members of the County Employees Retirement System who returned to work with an employer that participates in the County Employees Retirement System or Kentucky Retirement Systems prior to September 1, 2008, shall be governed by the provisions of KRS 61.637(1) to (16).
If the retired member is returning to work in a regular full-time position required to participate in the County Employees Retirement System:
If the retired member is returning to work in a Page 51 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA regular full-time position required to participate in the County Employees Retirement System:
Upon subsequent retirement, the member shall be eligible for a retirement allowance based upon total service and creditable compensation, including any additional service or creditable Page 51 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 compensation earned after his or her initial retirement was voided;
Upon subsequent retirement, the member shall be eligible for a retirement allowance based upon total service and creditable compensation, including any additional service or creditable compensation earned after his or her initial retirement was voided;
If the participating employer fails to complete the certification or the Authority determines a prearranged agreement exists, the member's retirement shall be voided and the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection shall apply to the member and the employer.
If the participating employer fails to complete the certification or the Authority determines a prearranged agreement exists, the member's retirement shall be voided and the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection shall apply to the member Page 52 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA and the employer.
Notwithstanding any other provision of KRS Chapter 78 to the contrary, Page 52 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 the member shall not contribute to the system and shall not earn any additional benefits for any work performed during the period of reemployment;
Notwithstanding any other provision of KRS Chapter 78 to the contrary, the member shall not contribute to the system and shall not earn any additional benefits for any work performed during the period of reemployment;
Except as provided by KRS 70.291 to 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, and 164.952 and except for any retiree employed as a school resource officer as defined by KRS 158.441 or as a Kentucky guardian as defined by KRS 158.4431, the employer shall be required to reimburse the system for the cost of the health insurance premium paid by the system to provide coverage for the retiree, not to exceed the cost of the single premium.
Except as provided by KRS 70.291 to 70.293, 95.022, Section 1 of this Act, and 164.952 and except for any retiree employed as a school resource officer as defined by KRS 158.441 or as a Kentucky guardian as defined by KRS 158.4431, the employer shall be required to reimburse the system for the cost of the health insurance premium paid by the system to provide coverage for the retiree, not to exceed the cost Page 53 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA of the single premium.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a retired member Page 53 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 who qualifies as a volunteer for an employer participating in the County Employees Retirement System or the Kentucky Retirement Systems and who is receiving reimbursement of actual expenses, a nominal fee for his or her volunteer services, or both, shall not be considered an employee of the participating employer and shall not be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection if:
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, a retired member who qualifies as a volunteer for an employer participating in the County Employees Retirement System or the Kentucky Retirement Systems and who is receiving reimbursement of actual expenses, a nominal fee for his or her volunteer services, or both, shall not be considered an employee of the participating employer and shall not be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection if:
and 4.
and Page 54 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA 4.
If a retired member, who provided volunteer services with a participating employer under this paragraph violates any provision of this paragraph, then he or she shall be deemed an employee of the participating employer as of the date he or she began providing volunteer services and both the retired member and the participating employer shall be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of Page 54 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 this subsection for the period of volunteer service;
If a retired member, who provided volunteer services with a participating employer under this paragraph violates any provision of this paragraph, then he or she shall be deemed an employee of the participating employer as of the date he or she began providing volunteer services and both the retired member and the participating employer shall be subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection for the period of volunteer service;
If a mayor or member of a city legislative body who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age retires from the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System but remains in office after his or her effective retirement date, the mayor or member of the city legislative body shall not accrue any further service credit or benefits in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System for any employment occurring on or after the effective retirement date;
If a mayor or member of a city legislative body who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age retires from the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System but remains in office after his or her effective retirement date, the mayor or member of the city Page 55 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA legislative body shall not accrue any further service credit or benefits in the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems or the County Employees Retirement System for any employment occurring on or after the effective retirement date;
Required to resign from his or her position as a part-time adjunct Page 55 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 instructor for the Kentucky Fire Commission in order to begin drawing benefits from the County Employees Retirement System;
Required to resign from his or her position as a part-time adjunct instructor for the Kentucky Fire Commission in order to begin drawing benefits from the County Employees Retirement System;
Within one (1) month following the member's initial retirement date, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee, the member's retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
Within one (1) month following the member's initial retirement date, if the Authority determines the employment arrangement does not qualify as an independent contractor or leased employee, the member's Page 56 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA retirement shall be voided in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection;
After a twelve (12) month period following the member's initial Page 56 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 retirement, the member may continue to receive his or her retirement allowance during the period of the contract and the member shall not be required to notify the Authority or submit any documentation for purposes of this section to the Authority;
After a twelve (12) month period following the member's initial retirement, the member may continue to receive his or her retirement allowance during the period of the contract and the member shall not be required to notify the Authority or submit any documentation for purposes of this section to the Authority;
and (h) Retired members of one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems who are reemployed by an employer in the County Employees Retirement System on or after September 1, 2008, shall not be eligible to earn a second retirement account in the County Employees Retirement System for his or her service to the employer.
and (h) Retired members of one (1) of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems who are reemployed by an employer in the County Employees Retirement System on or after September 1, 2008, shall not be Page 57 of 58 HB058910.100 - 2007 - XXXX 2/25/2026 3:41 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 589/GA eligible to earn a second retirement account in the County Employees Retirement System for his or her service to the employer.
A retired member who has been ordered reinstated without loss of pay Page 57 of 58 XXXX 2/6/2026 8:54 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2007 by the Personnel Board under authority of KRS 18A.095 or by court order or by order of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and accepts employment by an agency participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, State Police Retirement System, or County Employees Retirement System shall void his or her retirement by reimbursing the system in the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments received, including any health insurance benefits paid to or on behalf of the member.
A retired member who has been ordered reinstated without loss of pay by the Personnel Board under authority of KRS 18A.095 or by court order or by order of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and accepts employment by an agency participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, State Police Retirement System, or County Employees Retirement System shall void his or her retirement by reimbursing the system in the full amount of his or her retirement allowance payments received, including any health insurance benefits paid to or on behalf of the member.
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The bill allows retired firefighters to be reemployed without suspending their retirement benefits under certain conditions.

  • KRS 61.637

    Subsection (1) of Section 2 amended to provide conditions under which retired members may be reemployed without suspending their retirement payments, including participation requirements and employer contributions.

    The amendment specifies new rules for reemployment of retired members that allow them to continue receiving retirement benefits while employed as firefighters under specific regulations.

  • KRS 61.637

    New provisions for employer contribution requirements specifically for retired firefighters reemployed under the new section, separating normal cost contributions from other employer obligations.

    This change clarifies the financial responsibilities of the employer regarding retired firefighters who are reemployed.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  7. to State Government (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

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Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 77002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 97003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Not Voting
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 589 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 95 to define "city" and "firefighter"; provide that cities may employ retired firefighters provided the firefighter participated in the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund or retired pursuant to KRS Chapter 95, retired with at least 20 years of service credit with no administrative charges pending, and met the separation of employment requirements so that retirement benefits from the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) were not voided; provide that retired firefighters employed by a city shall continue to receive the benefits they were eligible to receive upon retirement, but shall not accrue any additional retirement or health benefits during reemployment except that a city may authorize health coverage by taking legislative action; provide that retirement and any health contributions shall not be paid by the city to the KPPA on a retired firefighter who is reemployed under the Act; provide that individuals employed under the Act may be employed for a term not to exceed 1 year, which may be renewed at the discretion and need of the city; establish limits on the number of reemployed firefighters a city may hire under the program; make technical corrections; amend KRS 61.637, 61.702, 78.5536, and 78.5540 to conform.
Who sponsors HB 589?
HB 589 is sponsored by Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican), George Brown Jr. (Democrat), and Stephanie Dietz (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 589?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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