Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 125 — AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch.24)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 29, 2024.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 189.281 to extend the ability for local governments to start off-highway vehicle pilot programs to July 1, 2027; expand the definition of local government to include any local government that operates a public OHV trail system.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

132 added · 169 removed

132 line(s) added, 169 removed.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 125/GA AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles.
CHAPTER 24 1 CHAPTER 24 ( SB 125 ) AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles.
One (1) red reflex reflector on each side as far to the rear as Page 1 of 6 SB012510.100 - 1547 - XXXX 1/30/2024 3:37 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 125/GA practicable and one (1) red reflex reflector on the rear;
One (1) red reflex reflector on each side as far to the rear as practicable and one (1) red reflex reflector on the rear;
(2) (a) The legislative body of a local government that is currently or formerly located within the boundaries of a regional authority, or which currently operates a public OHV trail system, may establish a pilot program, by ordinance, to authorize and regulate the operation of an OHV on any public roadway or any section of city or county roadway for which it bears responsibility.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) (a) The legislative body of a local government that is currently or formerly located within the boundaries of a regional authority, or which currently operates a public OHV trail system, may establish a pilot program, by ordinance, to authorize and regulate the operation of an OHV on any public roadway or any section of city or county roadway for which it bears responsibility.
(b) Prior to enacting an OHV ordinance under paragraph (a) of this subsection, Page 2 of 6 SB012510.100 - 1547 - XXXX 1/30/2024 3:37 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 125/GA the legislative body of a local government shall notify the public of its plans to allow OHV use on roadways under its jurisdiction.
(b) Prior to enacting an OHV ordinance under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the legislative body of a local government shall notify the public of its plans to allow OHV use on roadways under its jurisdiction.
(c) A local government may petition the Transportation Cabinet to include, in an OHV ordinance adopted under paragraph (a) of this subsection, state- maintained roadways or sections of state-maintained roadways located within the local government's jurisdictional boundaries.
(c) A local government may petition the Transportation Cabinet to include, in an OHV ordinance adopted under paragraph (a) of this subsection, state-maintained roadways or sections of state-maintained roadways located within the local government's jurisdictional boundaries.
(d) The Transportation Cabinet shall, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a Page 3 of 6 SB012510.100 - 1547 - XXXX 1/30/2024 3:37 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 125/GA petition and all information required in paragraph (c) of this subsection, respond to the local government with approval or denial of the request submitted.
(d) The Transportation Cabinet shall, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a petition and all information required in paragraph (c) of this subsection, respond to the local government with approval or denial of the request submitted.
(a) Between one (1) hour after sunset and one (1) hour before sunrise, unless the person can demonstrate cause for driving, including but not limited to emergencies;
CHAPTER 24 3 (a) Between one (1) hour after sunset and one (1) hour before sunrise, unless the person can demonstrate cause for driving, including but not limited to emergencies;
or Page 4 of 6 SB012510.100 - 1547 - XXXX 1/30/2024 3:37 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 125/GA (b) While carrying passengers on a trailer or any other towed unit.
or (b) While carrying passengers on a trailer or any other towed unit.
Page 5 of 6 SB012510.100 - 1547 - XXXX 1/30/2024 3:37 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 125/GA (b) An OHV operating under the exemptions for highway use under KRS 189.515;
(b) An OHV operating under the exemptions for highway use under KRS 189.515;
Page 6 of 6 SB012510.100 - 1547 - XXXX 1/30/2024 3:37 PM GA
Signed by Governor March 29, 2024.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch.24)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 92-0

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 25, 2024

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. to Transportation (H)

  11. to Committee on Committees (H)

  12. received in House

  13. 3rd reading, passed 34-0

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  17. to Transportation (S)

  18. to Committee on Committees (S)

  19. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (134)

134 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 14001
Republican 66007
Unaffiliated 12000
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Justice — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Graham — Yea
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat 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 Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Not Voting
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
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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PASS SB 125

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 25003
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 34004
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Schickel — Yea
Turner — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Westerfield — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Not Voting
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
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 125 do?
Amend KRS 189.281 to extend the ability for local governments to start off-highway vehicle pilot programs to July 1, 2027; expand the definition of local government to include any local government that operates a public OHV trail system.
Who sponsors SB 125?
SB 125 is sponsored by Phillip Wheeler (Republican), J. Turner, Donald Douglas (Republican), and Greg Elkins (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 125?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2024. Enacted.
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