Kentucky 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

BR 1137 — AN ACT relating to public funds.

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

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses the management of public funds.

The bill outlines new guidelines for how public funds are handled and allocated. It aims to improve transparency and accountability in the management of these funds.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits public agencies from using tax dollars for lobbying purposes and establishes a complaint procedure for violations.

  • KRS 6.611

    For the purposes of this section: (a) "Lobbying" has the same meaning as in Section 3 of this Act; (b) "Public agency" has the same meaning as in KRS 61.870; and (c) "Public agent" means any person who engages in lobbying on behalf of, or as an employee of a public agency.

    This addition defines key terms related to lobbying in the context of the bill.

  • KRS 6.601 TO 6.849

    If a person finds that Section 1 of this Act has been violated, he or she may file a complaint with the Legislative Ethics Commission pursuant to KRS 6.686. The Legislative Ethics Commission shall have jurisdiction to investigate and proceed upon receipt of any complaint submitted pursuant to this section.

    This establishes a formal complaint process for violation of the new lobbying restrictions.

  • KRS 6.611

    A public agency, or any entity created by an act of the General Assembly, shall not use local, state, or federal tax dollars for lobbying purposes.

    This prohibits public agencies from using tax funds for lobbying activities.

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

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Not signed on (138)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current status of BR 1137?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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