HB 754 — AN ACT relating to the terms of members of city legislative bodies.

Summary

Amend KRS 83A.040 to increase the term of office for city legislative body members in cities with populations of 12,000 or more to terms of 4 years; provide guidance for the transition of the members who will have longer terms of office after the effective date of the Act.

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This bill adjusts the terms of office for legislative body members based on city population and sets specific termination dates for current members.

• KRS 83A.040

  for two (2) years, except as provided by KRS 83A.050. → for two (2) years in cities with populations of less than twelve thousand (12,000) as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, and for four (4) years in cities with populations of twelve thousand (12,000) or more as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, except as provided by KRS 83A.050.

  Legislative body members' terms are now tied to city populations, allowing longer terms in larger cities.

• KRS 83A.040

  If a city crosses the twelve thousand (12,000) population threshold, either through an increase or decrease in population, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, the adjusted terms of office shall take effect at the next regular election after the conclusion of the term of office of the legislative body members, as determined immediately prior to the most recent federal decennial census.

  Terms of office for legislative members will be adjusted based on population changes at the next regular election.

• The term of legislative body members of cities with populations of twelve thousand or greater who are serving in office on the effective date of this Act shall conclude their terms on January 1, 2027, except for those legislative body members of cities with populations of twelve thousand or greater who were appointed less than three months prior to the regular November election in 2026 pursuant to Section 152 of the Constitution of Kentucky. Individuals appointed this way shall conclude their terms on January 1, 2030.

  Current legislative body members in larger cities will have their terms concluded on specified dates to align with new rules.

• The term of legislative body members of cities with populations of twelve thousand or greater elected on and after the regular November election in 2026 shall be for four years.

  Future elections for legislative body members in larger cities will standardize terms to four years.

Action History

1. March 04, 2026

   to Local Government (H)

2. February 25, 2026

   to Committee on Committees (H)

3. February 25, 2026

   introduced in House

Sponsors

• George Brown Jr. · Primary
• Beverly Chester-Burton · Primary

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