Kentucky 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

BR 1165 — AN ACT relating to public procurement.

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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
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 updates rules for public procurement processes.

The bill aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of how public contracts are awarded. It establishes clearer guidelines and processes for procuring goods and services by state agencies.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill creates new procurement requirements prioritizing products made in Kentucky and the U.S., and amends existing law to incorporate these requirements.

  • KRS Chapter 45A

    A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 45A IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: ... This section of this Act may be cited as the Kentucky Buy American Act.

    This establishes a new section mandating the use of domestically produced iron, steel, and manufactured goods in public procurement.

  • KRS 45A.343

    shall require the contractor and all subcontractors performing work under the contract to: → shall require the contractor and all subcontractors performing work under the contract to: (a) Reveal any final determination of a violation by the contractor or subcontractor within the previous five (5) year period pursuant to KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341, and 342 that apply to the contractor or subcontractor; and (b) Be in continuous compliance with the provisions of KRS Chapters 136, 139, 141, 337, 338, 341, and 342 that apply to the contractor or subcontractor for the duration of the contract.

    This change adds detail to the compliance requirements for contractors and subcontractors regarding prior violations.

  • KRS 45A.343(3)

    by the local public agency for a period of two (2) years.

    This infers an update potentially affecting the disqualification duration for contractors not compliant with the new requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current status of BR 1165?
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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