Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 241 — AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

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Amend 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 11, to direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to make the conservation easement acquisitions required to be made under the section instead of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; delete the provision requiring the Finance and Administration Cabinet to procure outside counsel; provide that the conservation easement transfers not be subject to KRS 382.850 provided that the conservation easements stipulate that they will not inhibit coal mining operations; allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to work with third parties, contractors, and partners to perform the due diligence necessary to complete the transactions; move the closing date for the acquisitions back to June 30, 2024; provide that notwithstanding KRS 56.040, surveys for the lands involved in the transactions directed by the section may be completed after closing; require funds to be held in escrow to reconcile any differences in acreage of the lands once the surveys are completed; authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to sign all necessary documents to complete the transactions; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to deliver all documents relating to the due diligence it has already performed to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on the effective date of the Act; allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to accept, via assignment, contracts that the Finance and Administration Cabinet has already entered into in the course of performing its due diligence; amend 2022 Kentucky Acts Chapter 199, Part I, Operating Budget, L. Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, 7. Fish and Wildlife Resources, (4) Kentucky Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, to provide that the $3,875,000 one-time allocation in fiscal year 2022-2023 to support the Kentucky Cumberland Forest Conservation Program shall not lapse and shall carry forward; amend KRS 45A.800 to add the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to several definitions for KRS Chapter 45A; amend KRS 45A.810 to create one or more engineering and engineering-related services section committees in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and provide for the selection process for the members of the committees; amend KRS 45A.815, 45A.825, 45A.830, 45A.837 to conform; amend KRS 56.040 to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to provide for the examination and certification of title when acquiring an interest in land from state funds; amend KRS 150.022 to remove language relating to the removal of a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission by the Governor; amend KRS 150.0242 to provide that the department shall not be subject to any provision of KRS Chapter 45A that requires Finance and Administration Cabinet approval for any part of its procurement process; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations on or before January 1, 2024 implementing procedures for the procurement of engineering services; amend KRS 150.120 to remove the requirement that the Governor and the Finance and Administration Cabinet approve of the department's sale of contraband; subject sales of contraband to audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts; amend KRS 150.152 to specify certain aspects of the audit of the department by the Auditor of Public Accounts; amend KRS 150.170 to provide for a five acre minimum for a resident owner of farmlands to be hunting and fishing license-exempt when fishing or hunting on their own lands; amend KRS 150.175 to change some department-issued license names and to remove the requirement that an applicant under the age of 16 get written consent from a parent before applying for a youth statewide hunting license; amend KRS 150.195 to remove the requirement that county clerks sell licenses and permits issued by the department; specify other entities authorized to sell licenses and permits issued by the department; make conforming changes; amend KRS 150.250 to remove the requirement that the Governor and the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet approve before thedepartment can enter into a contract with the federal government; amend KRS 150.990 to conform; provide that the requirements of the Act apply to all procurements and acquisitions of interests in land undertaken by the department, including those commenced prior to the effective date of the Act; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 139 1 CHAPTER 139 ( SB 241 ) AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
(3)] The terms of the conservation easements acquired pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall protect the Commonwealth from all liability arising from conditions of the properties as they were prior to the acquisition of the conservation easements, including but not limited to conditions that resulted from prior mining, oil and gas Page 1 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO drilling, or other natural resource extraction activities.
(3)] The terms of the conservation easements acquired pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall protect the Commonwealth from all liability arising from conditions of the properties as they were prior to the acquisition of the conservation easements, including but not limited to conditions that resulted from prior mining, oil and gas drilling, or other natural resource extraction activities.
However, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and Cumberland Forest LP shall deposit mutually agreeable funds Page 2 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO in escrow accounts to reconcile any differences in the final acreage of the lands once the surveys are completed, which shall be within a reasonable time after closing.
However, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and Cumberland Forest LP shall deposit mutually agreeable funds in escrow accounts to reconcile any differences in the final acreage of the lands once the surveys are completed, which shall be within a reasonable time after closing.
(8) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is authorized to sign all documents necessary to complete any transactions to acquire the conservation easements under this section, including the signing of deeds and any closing documents.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (8) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is authorized to sign all documents necessary to complete any transactions to acquire the conservation easements under this section, including the signing of deeds and any closing documents.
(1) "State public purchasing unit" shall mean the Finance and Administration Cabinet Page 3 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO and any other purchasing agency of this Commonwealth, including the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources;[.] (2) "Local public purchasing unit" shall mean any county, city, governmental entity and other subdivision of the Commonwealth or public agency thereof, public authority, public educational, health, or other institution, any other entity which expends public funds for the acquisition or leasing of supplies, services, and construction, and any nonprofit corporation operating a charitable hospital;[.] (3) "Public purchasing unit" shall mean either a local public purchasing unit or a state public purchasing unit;[.] (4) "Foreign purchasing activity" shall mean any buying organization not located in this Commonwealth which, if located in this Commonwealth, would qualify as a public purchasing unit.
(1) "State public purchasing unit" shall mean the Finance and Administration Cabinet and any other purchasing agency of this Commonwealth, including the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources;[.] (2) "Local public purchasing unit" shall mean any county, city, governmental entity and other subdivision of the Commonwealth or public agency thereof, public authority, public educational, health, or other institution, any other entity which expends public funds for the acquisition or leasing of supplies, services, and construction, and any nonprofit corporation operating a charitable hospital;[.] (3) "Public purchasing unit" shall mean either a local public purchasing unit or a state public purchasing unit;[.] (4) "Foreign purchasing activity" shall mean any buying organization not located in this Commonwealth which, if located in this Commonwealth, would qualify as a public purchasing unit.
Page 4 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (3) Nothing in this code shall limit or restrict any public purchasing unit from entering into an agreement, independent of the requirements of KRS 45A.045(5) and KRS 45A.070 to 45A.165, with any other public purchasing unit or foreign purchasing activity for the cooperative use of supplies or services.
(3) Nothing in this code shall limit or restrict any public purchasing unit from entering into an agreement, independent of the requirements of KRS 45A.045(5) and KRS 45A.070 to 45A.165, with any other public purchasing unit or foreign purchasing activity for the cooperative use of supplies or services.
(6) Nothing in this code shall limit any public purchasing unit from receiving notice of or accepting a price reduction on supplies or equipment when the supplies or equipment are being offered by the vendor with whom a price agreement has been made;
CHAPTER 139 3 (6) Nothing in this code shall limit any public purchasing unit from receiving notice of or accepting a price reduction on supplies or equipment when the supplies or equipment are being offered by the vendor with whom a price agreement has been made;
Price reductions under this subsection shall not be considered to permanently alter the price of the supplies or equipment under the price agreement with the Commonwealth, except where the price reductions are to be made permanent under the express terms of the price agreement and where the purchasing agency which solicited the price agreement determines that the enforcement of those terms serves the best interest of Page 5 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO the Commonwealth.
Price reductions under this subsection shall not be considered to permanently alter the price of the supplies or equipment under the price agreement with the Commonwealth, except where the price reductions are to be made permanent under the express terms of the price agreement and where the purchasing agency which solicited the price agreement determines that the enforcement of those terms serves the best interest of the Commonwealth.
(7) "Engineering-related services" means specialized professional services performed by individuals, consultants, or other organizations of recognized technical competence, education, or experience that are involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of Kentucky's transportation systems, Page 6 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO mitigation projects, or construction projects in accordance with applicable licensing statutes;
(7) "Engineering-related services" means specialized professional services performed by individuals, consultants, or other organizations of recognized technical competence, education, or experience that are involved in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of Kentucky's transportation systems, mitigation projects, or construction projects in accordance with applicable licensing statutes;
and (8) "Firm" means an individual or other entity that offers professional architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services.
and (8) "Firm" means an individual or other entity that offers professional architectural, engineering, or engineering- related services.
(a) An architectural services selection committee created in the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall participate in every instance of that cabinet's procuring architectural services for its own needs and the needs of other agencies, and upon request from the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, shall assist and participate in that department's procuring of architectural services;
(a) An architectural services selection committee created in the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall participate in every instance of that cabinet's procuring architectural services for its own needs and the Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY needs of other agencies, and upon request from the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, shall assist and participate in that department's procuring of architectural services;
(b) An engineering and engineering-related services selection committee created in the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall participate in every instance of that cabinet's procuring engineering or engineering-related services;[ and] (c) An engineering and engineering-related services selection committee created Page 7 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO in the Transportation Cabinet shall participate in every instance of that cabinet's procuring engineering or engineering-related services;
(b) An engineering and engineering-related services selection committee created in the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall participate in every instance of that cabinet's procuring engineering or engineering-related services;[ and] (c) An engineering and engineering-related services selection committee created in the Transportation Cabinet shall participate in every instance of that cabinet's procuring engineering or engineering-related services;
Advisory members shall serve on a project-by-project basis and shall have the requisite knowledge, training, or experience pertaining to the professional requirements of the project;[.] Page 8 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (c) Two (2) merit employees of the user agency appointed by the head of that agency to serve for the duration of the selection committee's participation in the project for which they were appointed by the user agency;
Advisory members shall serve on a project-by-project basis and shall have the requisite knowledge, training, or experience pertaining to the professional requirements of the project;[.] (c) Two (2) merit employees of the user agency appointed by the head of that agency to serve for the duration of the selection committee's participation in the project for which they were appointed by the user agency;
The secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall appoint a pool of at least six (6) engineers who are employees of the Page 9 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO cabinet.
The secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall appoint a pool of at least six (6) engineers who are employees of the cabinet.
If the first employee selected is a nonmerit employee, the selection process shall continue until a merit employee is selected.
If the first employee selected CHAPTER 139 5 is a nonmerit employee, the selection process shall continue until a merit employee is selected.
(e) One (1) or more additional employees of the Department for Facilities Management to serve as nonvoting technical adviser for a specific project Page 10 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO selection.
(e) One (1) or more additional employees of the Department for Facilities Management to serve as nonvoting technical adviser for a specific project selection.
Advisory members shall serve on a project-by-project basis and shall have the requisite knowledge, training, or experience pertaining to the professional requirements of the project;
Advisory members shall serve on a project- by-project basis and shall have the requisite knowledge, training, or experience pertaining to the professional requirements of the project;
However, if two (2) user divisions have approximately equal responsibilities Page 11 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO or separate responsibilities for the project, each user division head shall appoint one (1) member to the selection committee;
However, if two (2) user divisions have approximately equal responsibilities or separate responsibilities for the project, each user division head shall appoint one (1) member to the selection committee;
and (e) Upon completion of the selection process set forth in this subsection, the commissioner of the Department of Highways shall submit a statement to the Auditor of Public Accounts attesting to full compliance with the selection process for each firm appointed to provide engineering or engineering-related services.
and (e) Upon completion of the selection process set forth in this subsection, the commissioner of the Department of Highways shall submit a statement to the Auditor of Public Accounts attesting to full compliance with the selection process for each firm appointed to provide engineering or engineering- related services.
(6) The engineering and engineering-related services selection committee created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall consist of six (6) or more members selected as follows:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (6) The engineering and engineering-related services selection committee created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall consist of six (6) or more members selected as follows:
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and (d) Upon completion of the selection process set forth in this subsection, the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall submit a statement to the Auditor of Public Accounts attesting to full compliance with the selection process for each firm appointed to provide Page 13 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO engineering or engineering-related services.
and (d) Upon completion of the selection process set forth in this subsection, the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall submit a statement to the Auditor of Public Accounts attesting to full compliance with the selection process for each firm appointed to provide engineering or engineering-related services.
These members shall participate only in committee action related to the project for which they were Page 14 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO appointed.
These members shall participate only in committee action related to the project for which they were appointed.
(3) A procuring agency shall provide a selection committee with:
CHAPTER 139 7 (3) A procuring agency shall provide a selection committee with:
(1) (a) A firm shall not be considered for providing architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services to the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, or[ engineering or engineering- related services to the] Transportation Cabinet, unless the relevant procuring agency has prequalified the firm prior to notice of a request for proposals to which that firm intends to respond.
(1) (a) A firm shall not be considered for providing architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services to the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, or[ engineering or engineering-related services to the] Transportation Cabinet, unless the relevant procuring agency has prequalified the firm prior to notice of a request for proposals to which that firm intends to respond.
Page 15 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (b) The request for proposals:
(b) The request for proposals:
(4) The employees of a procuring agency and the members of the selection committee Page 16 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO shall keep all responses to a request for proposals confidential until the procuring agency has awarded a contract.
(4) The employees of a procuring agency and the members of the selection committee shall keep all responses to a request for proposals confidential until the procuring agency has awarded a contract.
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Page 17 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (b) The selection committee shall meet in executive session to:
(b) The selection committee shall meet in executive session to:
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Should the procuring officer be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the top-ranked firm, at a price that he or she considers fair and reasonable to the Commonwealth, he or she shall formally terminate Page 19 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO negotiations with the firm.
Should the procuring officer be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the top-ranked firm, at a price that he or she considers fair and reasonable to the Commonwealth, he or she shall formally terminate negotiations with the firm.
(12) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the procurement of architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services under KRS 45A.837 and 45A.838.
(12) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the procurement of architectural, engineering, or engineering- related services under KRS 45A.837 and 45A.838.
(1) For architectural, engineering, and engineering-related construction services procured under KRS 45A.180 and 45A.825, the procuring officer shall make available a copy of the proposed contract to each member of the selection committee involved in the procurement process for that contract after the procuring officer has negotiated an architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services contract for the Finance and Administration Cabinet or the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, or an engineering or engineering-related services contract for the Transportation Cabinet, but before the contract is submitted to the Government Contract Review Committee.
(1) For architectural, engineering, and engineering-related construction services procured under KRS 45A.180 and 45A.825, the procuring officer shall make available a copy of the proposed contract to each member of the selection committee involved in the procurement process for that contract after the procuring officer has negotiated an architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services contract for the Finance and Administration Cabinet or the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, or an engineering or engineering- related services contract for the Transportation Cabinet, but before the contract is submitted to the Government Contract Review Committee.
Page 20 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (2) For architectural, engineering, and engineering-related construction services procured under KRS 45A.180 and 45A.825, the secretary or commissioner of the procuring agency, the procuring officer, and each voting member of the selection committee shall sign separate certificates, devised by the procuring agency, that shall provide the signatory with the option of certifying that, to the best of his or her knowledge, he or she is either aware or unaware of circumstances that may constitute a violation of this chapter occurring in the procurement process.
(2) For architectural, engineering, and engineering-related construction services procured under KRS 45A.180 and 45A.825, the secretary or commissioner of the procuring agency, the procuring officer, and each voting member of the selection committee shall sign separate certificates, devised by the procuring agency, that shall provide the signatory with the option of certifying that, to the best of his or her knowledge, he or she is either aware or unaware of circumstances that may constitute a violation of this chapter occurring in the procurement process.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 45A.800 to 45A.835, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and the Transportation Cabinet may enter into price contracts for architectural, engineering, and engineering-related services.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 45A.800 to 45A.835, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and the Transportation Cabinet may enter into price contracts for architectural, engineering, and engineering-related services.
If the agencies choose to enter into a price Page 21 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO contract, subsection (2) of this section shall apply.
If the agencies choose to enter into a price contract, subsection (2) of this section shall apply.
However, no firm that has received more than one hundred Page 22 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) in price contract fees in any one (1) fiscal year in the contract discipline being awarded shall be selected to work under a price contract unless the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet,[ or] the secretary of the Transportation Cabinet, or the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources makes a written determination that the selection is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the determination is confirmed by the appropriate cabinet's or department's selection committee established by KRS 45A.810.
However, no firm that has received more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) in price contract fees in any one (1) fiscal year in the contract discipline being awarded shall be selected to work under a price contract unless the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet,[ or] the secretary of the Transportation Cabinet, or the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources makes a written determination that the selection is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the determination is confirmed by the appropriate cabinet's or department's selection committee established by KRS 45A.810.
(2) The Transportation Cabinet and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources selection committees[committee] established under KRS 45A.810 shall annually select the engineering or engineering-related services firms for each pool in accordance with the standards for application and selection established by administrative regulation under subsection (4) of this section.
(2) The Transportation Cabinet and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources selection committees[committee] established under KRS 45A.810 shall annually select the engineering or engineering- related services firms for each pool in accordance with the standards for application and selection established by administrative regulation under subsection (4) of this section.
Page 23 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (3) Once selected for a particular pool, a firm providing architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services shall remain in the pool for two (2) years unless disqualified under subsection (6) of this section.
(3) Once selected for a particular pool, a firm providing architectural, engineering, or engineering-related services shall remain in the pool for two (2) years unless disqualified under subsection (6) of this section.
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The administrative regulations shall provide for adequate notice to firms of the establishment of the individual pools, an application procedure for a firm interested in the pool for a particular type of project, the deadline for submission of the application, and the criteria to be used for the establishment of each pool.
The administrative regulations shall provide for adequate notice to firms of the CHAPTER 139 11 establishment of the individual pools, an application procedure for a firm interested in the pool for a particular type of project, the deadline for submission of the application, and the criteria to be used for the establishment of each pool.
(8) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require use of any pool for a particular project if the responsible cabinet or department has determined that the project Page 24 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO does not meet the criteria established for pool projects.
(8) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require use of any pool for a particular project if the responsible cabinet or department has determined that the project does not meet the criteria established for pool projects.
A member shall serve no more than two (2) Page 25 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO full terms, not including any partial term that a member may additionally serve.
A member shall serve no more than two (2) full terms, not including any partial term that a member may additionally serve.
(c) At the meeting, the sportsmen in attendance shall select and submit to the Governor a list of five (5) residents and citizens of the district who have held hunting and fishing licenses in Kentucky or another state for at least the previous five (5) consecutive years, or who have been hunting and fishing in the Commonwealth for the previous five (5) consecutive years while license- exempt under KRS 150.170, and who are well informed on the subject of wildlife conservation and restoration.
(c) At the meeting, the sportsmen in attendance shall select and submit to the Governor a list of five (5) residents and citizens of the district who have held hunting and fishing licenses in Kentucky or another state for at least the previous five (5) consecutive years, or who have been hunting and fishing in the Commonwealth for the previous five (5) consecutive years while license-exempt under KRS 150.170, and who are well informed on the subject of wildlife conservation and restoration.
(d) The Governor shall appoint a successor to the member whose term has expired no later than January 20 of the year following the year in which the member's term expired.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (d) The Governor shall appoint a successor to the member whose term has expired no later than January 20 of the year following the year in which the member's term expired.
(4) Upon appointment to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, each commissioner shall execute a bond of one thousand dollars ($1,000) in favor of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the premium on this bond to be Page 26 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO paid out of department funds.
(4) Upon appointment to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, each commissioner shall execute a bond of one thousand dollars ($1,000) in favor of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the premium on this bond to be paid out of department funds.
(11) The word "sportsman" as used in this section shall mean a resident hunter or Page 27 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO fisherman who has been licensed in Kentucky for each of the past two (2) consecutive years.
(11) The word "sportsman" as used in this section shall mean a resident hunter or fisherman who has been licensed in Kentucky for each of the past two (2) consecutive years.
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Upon complaint showing probable cause for believing that any of the wildlife protected by any law or regulation are illegally kept in any building, car or receptacle, any court having jurisdiction may issue a search warrant and cause the same to be searched.
Upon complaint showing probable cause for believing that any of the wildlife protected by any CHAPTER 139 13 law or regulation are illegally kept in any building, car or receptacle, any court having jurisdiction may issue a search warrant and cause the same to be searched.
Page 29 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO A record of the sale, including the name of the purchaser and the price paid, shall be kept by the commissioner.
A record of the sale, including the name of the purchaser and the price paid, shall be kept by the commissioner.
(1) Except as provided in the following subsections of this section, and subject to administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter, no person, resident, or Page 30 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO nonresident shall do any act authorized by any kind of license or permit or assist in any way any person in doing any act provided for in this chapter with respect to wildlife unless he or she holds the kind of license or permit, resident or nonresident, that authorizes the act.
(1) Except as provided in the following subsections of this section, and subject to administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter, no person, resident, or nonresident shall do any act authorized by any kind of license or permit or assist in any way any person in doing any act provided for in this chapter with respect to wildlife unless he or she holds the kind of license or permit, resident or nonresident, that authorizes the act.
(5) Residents or nonresidents observing and participating in field trials, training exercises, or other competitions as authorized by the department may observe and participate without obtaining a hunting or guide's license so long as game is not taken.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (5) Residents or nonresidents observing and participating in field trials, training exercises, or other competitions as authorized by the department may observe and participate without obtaining a hunting or guide's license so long as game is not taken.
Page 31 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (7) Landowners, their spouses or dependent children, or their designee who must be approved by the commissioner, who kill or trap on their lands any wildlife causing damage to the lands or any personal property situated thereon shall not be required to have a hunting or trapping license and may do so during periods other than the open season for the particular species without a tag and dispose of the carcass on- site.
(7) Landowners, their spouses or dependent children, or their designee who must be approved by the commissioner, who kill or trap on their lands any wildlife causing damage to the lands or any personal property situated thereon shall not be required to have a hunting or trapping license and may do so during periods other than the open season for the particular species without a tag and dispose of the carcass on-site.
(8) If a reciprocal agreement is entered into by the commissioner, with the approval of the commission, and promulgated as an administrative regulation by the department and similar action is taken by the appropriate authority in Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, or Illinois, persons holding a resident or nonresident fishing or a resident or nonresident hunting license issued in these states shall be permitted to perform the acts authorized by the license upon certain contiguous waters and land areas adjacent to the common boundaries of the above- mentioned states and the State of Kentucky.
(8) If a reciprocal agreement is entered into by the commissioner, with the approval of the commission, and promulgated as an administrative regulation by the department and similar action is taken by the appropriate authority in Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, or Illinois, persons holding a resident or nonresident fishing or a resident or nonresident hunting license issued in these states shall be permitted to perform the acts authorized by the license upon certain contiguous waters and land areas adjacent to the common boundaries of the above-mentioned states and the State of Kentucky.
(9) Any member of the Kentucky Army or Air National Guard, active duty or Reserve Component, in any branch in the United States Armed Forces that is based in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, shall have the right to take fish or hunt on any Page 32 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO military property belonging to the Commonwealth without procuring any sport hunting or sport fishing license.
(9) Any member of the Kentucky Army or Air National Guard, active duty or Reserve Component, in any branch in the United States Armed Forces that is based in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, shall have the right to take fish or hunt on any military property belonging to the Commonwealth without procuring any sport hunting or sport fishing license.
(10) A person not otherwise exempted from hunter safety education or from procuring any sport hunting or sport fishing license shall be exempt from the department- sanctioned live-fire exercise component of the hunter education course requirement if he or she:
(10) A person not otherwise exempted from hunter safety education or from procuring any sport hunting or sport fishing license shall be exempt from the department-sanctioned live-fire exercise component of the hunter education course requirement if he or she:
(3) A resident commercial fishing license and a nonresident commercial fishing Page 33 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO license, which authorize a holder to perform any act authorized by a sport fishing license and to take rough fishes from the waters of the state by the use of commercial fishing gear as prescribed by administrative regulation.
(3) A resident commercial fishing license and a nonresident commercial fishing license, which authorize a holder to perform any act authorized by a sport fishing license and to take rough fishes from the waters of the state by CHAPTER 139 15 the use of commercial fishing gear as prescribed by administrative regulation.
(9) Trapping licenses, resident and nonresident, which authorize the holder to take wild animals by trapping upon his or her own lands or upon the lands of another person, Page 34 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO if the holder of the license has first obtained oral or written consent as provided in KRS 150.092 and administrative regulation;
(9) Trapping licenses, resident and nonresident, which authorize the holder to take wild animals by trapping upon his or her own lands or upon the lands of another person, if the holder of the license has first obtained oral or written consent as provided in KRS 150.092 and administrative regulation;
(16) Shoot-to-retrieve field trial permits, four (4) day and single day, which authorize a permit holder to conduct a shoot-to-retrieve field trial on private or government- owned lands.
(16) Shoot-to-retrieve field trial permits, four (4) day and single day, which authorize a permit holder to conduct a shoot-to-retrieve field trial on private or government-owned lands.
With a four (4) day permit, all participants, whether residents or nonresidents, shall not be required to possess any other license to participate in the permitted field trial, and the permit shall expire four (4) days after the date on Page 35 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO which the field trial began.
With a four (4) day permit, all participants, whether residents or nonresidents, shall not be required to possess any other license to participate in the permitted field trial, and the permit shall expire four (4) days after the date on which the field trial began.
(19) A trout permit, which in combination with a valid statewide fishing license, authorizes the holder to take trout by angling or as may be prescribed by administrative regulation;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (19) A trout permit, which in combination with a valid statewide fishing license, authorizes the holder to take trout by angling or as may be prescribed by administrative regulation;
(23) A Kentucky migratory bird permit, which in combination with a valid statewide hunting license and compliance with applicable federal law, authorizes the holder to Page 36 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO take or pursue waterfowl and migratory shore or upland game birds;
(23) A Kentucky migratory bird permit, which in combination with a valid statewide hunting license and compliance with applicable federal law, authorizes the holder to take or pursue waterfowl and migratory shore or upland game birds;
or (b) Declared permanently and totally disabled by the federal Social Security Administration, the United States Office of Personnel Management, the Page 37 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System, the Department of Workers' Claims or its equivalent from another state, or the United States Railroad Retirement Board.
or (b) Declared permanently and totally disabled by the federal Social Security Administration, the United States Office of Personnel Management, the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System, the Department of Workers' Claims or its equivalent from another state, or the United States Railroad Retirement Board.
Section 19.
CHAPTER 139 17 Section 19.
(1) The department shall by administrative regulation provide for the control of the design, issuance, distribution, and other matters relating to all licenses and permits Page 38 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO issued by the department.
(1) The department shall by administrative regulation provide for the control of the design, issuance, distribution, and other matters relating to all licenses and permits issued by the department.
(f) The license and permit term, and the date of expiration of licenses and Page 39 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO permits;
(f) The license and permit term, and the date of expiration of licenses and permits;
(10) The department shall by administrative regulation develop a procedure for suspending or revoking the agent status of a person or organization violating any Page 40 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO provision of this chapter, or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder, relating to the sale, reporting of, or financial accountability for the sale of licenses or permits which the agent is authorized to sell on behalf of the department.
(10) The department shall by administrative regulation develop a procedure for suspending or revoking the agent status of a person or organization violating any provision of this chapter, or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder, relating to the sale, reporting of, or financial accountability for the sale of licenses or permits which the agent is authorized to sell on behalf of the department.
(b) A decision of the commissioner or his or her designee may be appealed to the commission in writing and received by the department within ten (10) days of receipt of the commissioner's notice.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) A decision of the commissioner or his or her designee may be appealed to the commission in writing and received by the department within ten (10) days of receipt of the commissioner's notice.
The commission shall implement any improved method of license and permit sales finally selected, on a statewide Page 41 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO basis by administrative regulation.
The commission shall implement any improved method of license and permit sales finally selected, on a statewide basis by administrative regulation.
(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any administrative regulations promulgated by the commission thereunder may, in addition to the penalties provided in subsections (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) of this section, forfeit his or her license or, if that person is license-exempt, Page 42 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO may forfeit the privilege to perform the acts authorized by the license and shall not be permitted to purchase another license or exercise the privileges granted by a license during the same license year.
(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any administrative regulations promulgated by the commission thereunder may, in addition to the penalties provided in subsections (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) of this section, forfeit his or her license or, if that person is license-exempt, may forfeit the privilege to perform the acts authorized by the license and shall not be permitted to purchase another license or exercise the privileges granted by a license during the same license year.
(4) Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsections (5) to (8) of Section 19 of this Act, KRS 150.290, 150.300, 150.340, 150.360, 150.362(1), 150.485, 150.600, 150.630, or 150.660[, the provisions of KRS 150.195(5) to (8), or KRS 150.660(3)] shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
(4) Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsections (5) to (8) of Section 19 of this Act, KRS 150.290, 150.300, 150.340, 150.360, 150.362(1), 150.485, 150.600, 150.630, or 150.660[, the provisions of KRS 150.195(5) to (8), or KRS 150.660(3)] shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five CHAPTER 139 19 hundred dollars ($500) or be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Page 43 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO (6) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.183, 150.305, 150.365, 150.370, 150.330(1), 150.235(2), (3), or (4), or 150.363 shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
(6) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.183, 150.305, 150.365, 150.370, 150.330(1), 150.235(2), (3), or (4), or 150.363 shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.
(10) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.4111, 150.640, or KRS 150.450(2) or (3) shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more Page 44 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(10) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.4111, 150.640, or KRS 150.450(2) or (3) shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(12) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.090 other than a criminal homicide or an assault against an officer enforcing the provisions of this chapter, KRS Chapter 235, or the administrative regulations issued thereunder shall Page 45 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(12) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.090 other than a criminal homicide or an assault against an officer enforcing the provisions of this chapter, KRS Chapter 235, or the administrative regulations issued thereunder shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(15) Any person who violates the provisions of KRS 150.092 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder for which no other penalty is specified elsewhere in this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300);
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (15) Any person who violates the provisions of KRS 150.092 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder for which no other penalty is specified elsewhere in this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300);
(b) Any person who knowingly violates KRS 150.361 shall for a second or Page 46 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO subsequent offense be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.
(b) Any person who knowingly violates KRS 150.361 shall for a second or subsequent offense be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both.
Whereas it is critical to the proper administration of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources that its procurements and acquisitions of interests in real property are completed in a timely manner, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Page 47 of 48 SB024190.100 - 1382 - XXXX 3/29/2023 4:00 PM Vetoed and Overriden UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 241/VO Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
Whereas it is critical to the proper administration of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources that its procurements and acquisitions of interests in real property are completed in a timely manner, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
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Action History

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 139)

  2. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. received in Senate

  5. passed 75-17

  6. veto overridden

  7. posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto

  8. taken from Rules

  9. to Rules (H)

  10. received in House

  11. passed 36 -1

  12. veto overridden

  13. posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto

  14. to Rules (S)

  15. received in Senate

  16. Vetoed

  17. delivered to Governor

  18. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  19. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  20. received in Senate

  21. 3rd reading, passed 83-13

  22. placed in the Orders of the Day

  23. taken from Rules

  24. reported favorably, to Rules

  25. to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  26. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  27. 2nd reading

  28. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  29. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  30. 1st reading

  31. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  32. to Committee on Committees (H)

  33. received in House

  34. 3rd reading, passed 34-1 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  35. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 07, 2023

  36. 2nd reading, to Rules

  37. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

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

  39. to State & Local Government (S)

  40. to Committee on Committees (S)

  41. introduced in Senate

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Votes

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 14000
Republican 20001
Total 36001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Smith — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Williams — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Yates — Yea
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Not Voting
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Republican 21000
Unaffiliated 13100
Total 36100
% of votes cast 97%3%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Nemes — Yea
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Williams — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Yates — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Veto Override

Passed 75 Yea · 17 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14501
Republican 60105
Democrat 11102
Total 751708
% of votes cast 75%17%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Meredith — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Smith — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Justice — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Webber — Yea
Williams — Yea
Heath — Yea
Palumbo — Nay
Swann — Nay
Graham — Nay
Raymond — Nay
Wilson — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Not Voting
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Not Voting
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Not Voting
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 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 Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Not Voting
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 Rawlings 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 Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Final Passage

Passed 83 Yea · 13 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6800
Republican 61104
Unaffiliated 16400
Total 831304
% of votes cast 83%13%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Heath — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Smith — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Justice — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Webber — Yea
Williams — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Swann — Nay
Graham — Nay
Raymond — Nay
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed 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
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
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 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 Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Not Voting
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings 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 Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS SB 241 W/ scs1 sfa1

Passed 34 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Republican 20001
Unaffiliated 12101
Total 34102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Williams — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Yates — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Wilson — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Not Voting
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Subjects

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What does SB 241 do?
Amend 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 11, to direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to make the conservation easement acquisitions required to be made under the section instead of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; delete the provision requiring the Finance and Administration Cabinet to procure outside counsel; provide that the conservation easement transfers not be subject to KRS 382.850 provided that the conservation easements stipulate that they will not inhibit coal mining operations; allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to work with third parties, contractors, and partners to perform the due diligence necessary to complete the transactions; move the closing date for the acquisitions back to June 30, 2024; provide that notwithstanding KRS 56.040, surveys for the lands involved in the transactions directed by the section may be completed after closing; require funds to be held in escrow to reconcile any differences in acreage of the lands once the surveys are completed; authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to sign all necessary documents to complete the transactions; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to deliver all documents relating to the due diligence it has already performed to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on the effective date of the Act; allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to accept, via assignment, contracts that the Finance and Administration Cabinet has already entered into in the course of performing its due diligence; amend 2022 Kentucky Acts Chapter 199, Part I, Operating Budget, L. Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, 7. Fish and Wildlife Resources, (4) Kentucky Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, to provide that the $3,875,000 one-time allocation in fiscal year 2022-2023 to support the Kentucky Cumberland Forest Conservation Program shall not lapse and shall carry forward; amend KRS 45A.800 to add the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to several definitions for KRS Chapter 45A; amend KRS 45A.810 to create one or more engineering and engineering-related services section committees in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and provide for the selection process for the members of the committees; amend KRS 45A.815, 45A.825, 45A.830, 45A.837 to conform; amend KRS 56.040 to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to provide for the examination and certification of title when acquiring an interest in land from state funds; amend KRS 150.022 to remove language relating to the removal of a member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission by the Governor; amend KRS 150.0242 to provide that the department shall not be subject to any provision of KRS Chapter 45A that requires Finance and Administration Cabinet approval for any part of its procurement process; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations on or before January 1, 2024 implementing procedures for the procurement of engineering services; amend KRS 150.120 to remove the requirement that the Governor and the Finance and Administration Cabinet approve of the department's sale of contraband; subject sales of contraband to audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts; amend KRS 150.152 to specify certain aspects of the audit of the department by the Auditor of Public Accounts; amend KRS 150.170 to provide for a five acre minimum for a resident owner of farmlands to be hunting and fishing license-exempt when fishing or hunting on their own lands; amend KRS 150.175 to change some department-issued license names and to remove the requirement that an applicant under the age of 16 get written consent from a parent before applying for a youth statewide hunting license; amend KRS 150.195 to remove the requirement that county clerks sell licenses and permits issued by the department; specify other entities authorized to sell licenses and permits issued by the department; make conforming changes; amend KRS 150.250 to remove the requirement that the Governor and the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet approve before thedepartment can enter into a contract with the federal government; amend KRS 150.990 to conform; provide that the requirements of the Act apply to all procurements and acquisitions of interests in land undertaken by the department, including those commenced prior to the effective date of the Act; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
What is the current status of SB 241?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2023. Enacted.
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