Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 282 — AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Public Advocate.

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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
  6. 6
    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Amend KRS 31.020 to require the appointment of the public advocate to be confirmed by the Senate.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the qualifications and appointment process for the public advocate in Kentucky to include Senate confirmation.

  • KRS 31.020

    shall be → , subject to confirmation by the Senate;

    The public advocate's appointment will require Senate confirmation.

  • KRS 31.020

    years → [years]

    Clarifies the language regarding the years of experience required for the public advocate.

  • KRS 31.020

    shall be

    Removes redundant language in the qualifications listed for the public advocate.

  • KRS 31.020

    ; and

    Removes unnecessary conjunction to simplify the qualifications list.

  • KRS 31.020

    subject to the confirmation of the Senate.

    Clarifies that the incumbent public advocate continues until a successor is confirmed.

  • KRS 31.020

    shall be covered by the merit system.

    Clarifies employment coverage for assistant public advocates without altering the content.

  • KRS 31.020

    and shall not be subject to KRS 12.210.

    Clarifies that assistant public advocates are not covered under KRS 12.210 without altering the mandate.

Action History

  1. to Judiciary (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)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 282 do?
Amend KRS 31.020 to require the appointment of the public advocate to be confirmed by the Senate.
Who sponsors SB 282?
SB 282 is sponsored by Phillip Wheeler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 282?
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 282?
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