Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 517 — AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

Last action — delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 184)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 12, 2024.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 6.681 to require the Legislative Ethics Commission provide a draft of its proposed response to an advisory opinion request at least 10 days before it is scheduled to consider the advisory opinion; amend KRS 6.686 to require the commission to determine whether there is reason to believe a person has committed or about to commit an ethics code violation; provide that if the commission finds by a vote of at least five members that there is reason to believe a violation has been or is about to be committed, it shall initiate a preliminary inquiry into the alleged violations; provide that if less than five members find there is reason to believe a violation has been or is about to be committed, then it shall dismiss the complaint; provide that a reason to believe finding is not a finding that a person has violated the code, but that the finding merits further inquiry and investigation.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.
CHAPTER 184 1 CHAPTER 184 ( HB 517 ) AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.
Page 1 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (a) In writing by the person who requested the opinion;
(a) In writing by the person who requested the opinion;
(b) Within ten (10) days of the filing of a complaint, the commission shall cause a copy of the complaint to be served by certified mail upon the person alleged to have committed the violation.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Within ten (10) days of the filing of a complaint, the commission shall cause a copy of the complaint to be served by certified mail upon the person alleged to have committed the violation.
Page 2 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (c) Within twenty (20) days of service of the complaint the person alleged to have committed the violation may file an answer with the commission.
(c) Within twenty (20) days of service of the complaint the person alleged to have committed the violation may file an answer with the commission.
If the commission fails to determine by an affirmative vote of at least Page 3 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO five (5) members that there is reason to believe the respondent has committed or is about to commit a violation of this code, the complaint shall be dismissed.
If the commission fails to determine by an affirmative vote of at least five (5) members that there is reason to believe the respondent has committed or is about to commit a violation of this code, the complaint shall be dismissed.
Page 4 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (4) If the commission determines by the answer or in the preliminary inquiry that the complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a violation of this code, the commission shall immediately terminate the matter and notify in writing the complainant and the person alleged to have committed a violation.
(4) If the commission determines by the answer or in the preliminary inquiry that the complaint does not allege facts sufficient to constitute a violation of this code, the commission shall immediately terminate the matter and notify in writing the complainant and the person alleged to have committed a violation.
(5) If the commission, during the course of the preliminary inquiry, finds probable cause to believe that a violation of this code has occurred, the commission shall notify the alleged violator of the finding, and the commission may, upon majority vote:
CHAPTER 184 3 (5) If the commission, during the course of the preliminary inquiry, finds probable cause to believe that a violation of this code has occurred, the commission shall notify the alleged violator of the finding, and the commission may, upon majority vote:
Page 5 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (6) Any person who knowingly files with the commission a false complaint of misconduct on the part of any legislator or other person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(6) Any person who knowingly files with the commission a false complaint of misconduct on the part of any legislator or other person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
A rebate or discount in the price of anything of value unless the rebate Page 6 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO or discount is made in the ordinary course of business to a member of the public without regard to that person's status as a legislator;
A rebate or discount in the price of anything of value unless the rebate or discount is made in the ordinary course of business to a member of the public without regard to that person's status as a legislator;
2.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2.
To which all members of a joint committee or task force of the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives are Page 7 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO invited;
To which all members of a joint committee or task force of the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives are invited;
The cost of attendance or participation provided by the sponsoring entity, of lodging, and of food and beverages consumed, at in-state events sponsored by or in conjunction with a civic, charitable, Page 8 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO governmental, trade association, or community organization;
The cost of attendance or participation provided by the sponsoring entity, of lodging, and of food and beverages consumed, at in-state events sponsored by or in conjunction with a civic, charitable, governmental, trade association, or community organization;
(4) "Business" means any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust, professional service corporation, or any legal entity through which business is conducted for profit;
CHAPTER 184 5 (4) "Business" means any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust, professional service corporation, or any legal entity through which business is conducted for profit;
(e) A corporation, business association, or other business entity in which the Page 9 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO legislator or other person subject to this code serves as an agent or a compensated representative;
(e) A corporation, business association, or other business entity in which the legislator or other person subject to this code serves as an agent or a compensated representative;
(11) "Economic interest" means an interest distinct from that of the general public in a state purchase, sale, lease, contract, option, or other transaction or arrangement Page 10 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO involving property or services in which a legislator may gain an economic benefit of fifty dollars ($50) or more;
(11) "Economic interest" means an interest distinct from that of the general public in a state purchase, sale, lease, contract, option, or other transaction or arrangement involving property or services in which a legislator may gain an economic benefit of fifty dollars ($50) or more;
(15) (a) "Expenditure" means any of the following that is made to, at the request of, for the benefit of, or on behalf of any member of the General Assembly, the Governor, the secretary of a cabinet listed in KRS 12.250, or any member of the staff of any of those officials:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (15) (a) "Expenditure" means any of the following that is made to, at the request of, for the benefit of, or on behalf of any member of the General Assembly, the Governor, the secretary of a cabinet listed in KRS 12.250, or any member of the staff of any of those officials:
Page 11 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (16) "Family member" means a person:
(16) "Family member" means a person:
(a) Who is the spouse, parent, sibling, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in- law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild of an individual;
(a) Who is the spouse, parent, sibling, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild of an individual;
(21) "In-state" means within the borders of Kentucky or outside Kentucky in a county Page 12 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO that is contiguous with the border of Kentucky;
(21) "In-state" means within the borders of Kentucky or outside Kentucky in a county that is contiguous with the border of Kentucky;
1.
CHAPTER 184 7 1.
Page 13 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (25) "Legislative matter" means any bill, resolution, nomination, or other issue or proposal pending before the General Assembly or any interim committee, committee, subcommittee, task force, or commission of the General Assembly;
(25) "Legislative matter" means any bill, resolution, nomination, or other issue or proposal pending before the General Assembly or any interim committee, committee, subcommittee, task force, or commission of the General Assembly;
The action of any person not engaged by an employer who has a direct interest in legislation, if the person, acting under Section 1 of the Kentucky Constitution, assembles together with other persons for their Page 14 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO common good, petitions any official listed in this subsection for the redress of grievances, or other proper purposes;
The action of any person not engaged by an employer who has a direct interest in legislation, if the person, acting under Section 1 of the Kentucky Constitution, assembles together with other persons for their common good, petitions any official listed in this subsection for the redress of grievances, or other proper purposes;
(28) "Person" means an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, syndicate, business, trust, estate, company, corporation, association, club, committee, organization, or group of persons acting in concert;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (28) "Person" means an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, syndicate, business, trust, estate, company, corporation, association, club, committee, organization, or group of persons acting in concert;
Page 15 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (1) A legislator, by himself or through others, shall not use or attempt to use any means to influence a state agency in direct contravention of the public interest at large.
(1) A legislator, by himself or through others, shall not use or attempt to use any means to influence a state agency in direct contravention of the public interest at large.
Page 16 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (4) A legislator who is properly licensed may, for compensation, represent a client before a court or trial commissioner in any proceeding not prohibited by the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct or by subsections (5) to (7) of this section.
(4) A legislator who is properly licensed may, for compensation, represent a client before a court or trial commissioner in any proceeding not prohibited by the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct or by subsections (5) to (7) of this section.
(e) Licensing or permitting, however, a legislator may represent a client in a ministerial function regarding licensing and permitting, adversarial matters related to a previously-issued license or permit, or matters related to driver licensing[but not including matters related to driver licensing];
CHAPTER 184 9 (e) Licensing or permitting, however, a legislator may represent a client in a ministerial function regarding licensing and permitting, adversarial matters related to a previously-issued license or permit, or matters related to driver licensing[but not including matters related to driver licensing];
Page 17 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS HB 517/VO (8) A legislator who is properly licensed who has a partner who is also properly licensed and whose partner practices cases which the legislator is precluded from handling under the provisions of this section shall report to the commission in the report required under KRS 6.787, the names of the agencies before which the partners practiced and the names of the clients represented by the partners.
(8) A legislator who is properly licensed who has a partner who is also properly licensed and whose partner practices cases which the legislator is precluded from handling under the provisions of this section shall report to the commission in the report required under KRS 6.787, the names of the agencies before which the partners practiced and the names of the clients represented by the partners.
Page 18 of 18 HB051790.100 - 1936 - XXXX 4/12/2024 4:50 PM Vetoed and Overridden
Veto Overridden April 12, 2024.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends provisions related to the filing and processing of complaints and advisory opinions within the Kentucky Code of Legislative Ethics.

  • KRS 6.686

    Not later than ten (10) days → After the commission receives the answer,

    Adjusts the timeline for the commission to act after receiving an answer to a complaint.

  • KRS 6.686

    initiate a preliminary inquiry into any alleged violation of this code. If the commission determines

    Changes the phrasing on how the commission proceeds after receiving an answer.

  • KRS 6.686

    that the complaint fails to state a claim of

    Simplifies the conditions under which a complaint may be dismissed.

  • KRS 6.686

    the complaint shall be dismissed

    Removes explicit language about dismissal at a certain point in the process.

  • KRS 6.686

    providing a copy of the reprimand to the presiding officer of the house in which the alleged violator serves, or the alleged violator's employer, if the alleged violator is a legislative agent.

    Updates the notification requirements for confidential reprimands.

  • KRS 6.686

    Any person who knowingly files with the commission a false complaint of misconduct on the part of any legislator or other person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

    Establishes penalties for filing false complaints against legislators.

Action History

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 184)

  2. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. received in House

  5. passed 24-8

  6. veto overridden

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

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. passed 77-20

  11. veto overridden

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

  13. taken from Rules

  14. to Rules (H)

  15. received in House

  16. Vetoed

  17. delivered to Governor

  18. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  19. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  20. received in House

  21. passed 28-8

  22. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  23. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  24. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 26, 2024

  25. 2nd reading, to Rules

  26. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  27. to State & Local Government (S)

  28. to Committee on Committees (S)

  29. received in Senate

  30. 3rd reading, passed 75-17 with Committee Substitute (1)

  31. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 11, 2024

  32. 2nd reading, to Rules

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

  34. to State Government (H)

  35. to Committee on Committees (H)

  36. introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 22 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Veto Override

Passed 77 Yea · 20 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 71101
Unaffiliated 6501
Democrat 01401
Total 772003
% of votes cast 77%20%0%3%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Bentley — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
Graham — Nay
Palumbo — Nay
Raymond — Nay
Gilbert — Nay
Justice — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
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 Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
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 Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes 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 Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Not Voting
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
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 Bratcher 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
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Veto Override HB 517

Passed 24 Yea · 8 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 21205
Unaffiliated 3301
Democrat 0300
Total 24806
% of votes cast 63%21%0%16%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Schickel — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Yates — Nay
Turner — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Nay
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Not Voting
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Not Voting
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Not Voting
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Not Voting
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Not Voting
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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PASS HB 517

Passed 28 Yea · 8 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25201
Unaffiliated 3301
Democrat 0300
Total 28802
% of votes cast 74%21%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Yates — Nay
Schickel — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Nay
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
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
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Not Voting
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Pass

Passed 75 Yea · 17 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 68103
Unaffiliated 6401
Democrat 11202
Total 751706
% of votes cast 77%17%0%6%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Dixon — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Heath — Yea
Raymond — Nay
Graham — Nay
Palumbo — Nay
Justice — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
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 Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes 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 Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Not Voting
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
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 Bratcher 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
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 517 do?
Amend KRS 6.681 to require the Legislative Ethics Commission provide a draft of its proposed response to an advisory opinion request at least 10 days before it is scheduled to consider the advisory opinion; amend KRS 6.686 to require the commission to determine whether there is reason to believe a person has committed or about to commit an ethics code violation; provide that if the commission finds by a vote of at least five members that there is reason to believe a violation has been or is about to be committed, it shall initiate a preliminary inquiry into the alleged violations; provide that if less than five members find there is reason to believe a violation has been or is about to be committed, then it shall dismiss the complaint; provide that a reason to believe finding is not a finding that a person has violated the code, but that the finding merits further inquiry and investigation.
Who sponsors HB 517?
HB 517 is sponsored by David Meade (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 517?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2024. Enacted.
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