Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 248 — AN ACT relating to transportation.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Summary

Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the language and structure of existing law regarding county clerk duties and license fee refunds in Kentucky.

  • KRS 186.230

    he → his or her

    Clarifies that the clerk can be of either gender.

  • KRS 186.230

    his → the clerk's

    Replaces gender-specific language with neutral language.

  • KRS 186.230

    him → the clerk's office

    Adjusts the language to refer to the clerk's office rather than the individual.

  • KRS 186.230

    his → the clerk's

    Eliminates gender-specific language.

  • KRS 186.230

    he → the clerk

    Changes gender-specific reference to a neutral term.

  • KRS 186.230

    him → the clerk's office

    Replaces gender-specific language to refer to the office instead of the individual.

  • KRS 186.120

    by him proportionate → in proportion

    Streamlines the language for clarity.

  • KRS 186.120

    to him → to him or her

    Clarifies that the refund can be issued to either gender.

  • KRS 186.120

    theretofore → previously

    Updates the language to a more contemporary term.

  • KRS 186.120

    his → an

    Removes gender-specific language from the affidavit requirement.

  • KRS 186.120

    the state → the

    Corrects the phrasing regarding the fund charged.

Action History

  1. to Transportation (S)

  2. to Committee on Committees (S)

  3. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 248 do?
Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.
Who sponsors SB 248?
SB 248 is sponsored by Jimmy Higdon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 248?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 248?
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