Kentucky 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 79 — AN ACT relating to state personnel.

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Summary

Amend KRS 18A.005 to define "intern employee" and "intern position"; amend KRS 18A.050 to require a member of the Personnel Board to vacate his or her position or have the board terminate his or her position if he or she separates from the classified service; amend KRS 18A.0751 to no longer require the Personnel Board to promulgate administrative regulations pertaining to employee fines or employee reemployment after a layoff; amend KRS 18A.110 to allow the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement scholarship programs, internship programs, education programs, and educational assistance programs for employees; allow the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the classified service governing layoffs, furloughs, and reduction of hours to include, but not be limited to reemployment of laid-off employees; amend KRS 18A.113 to provide that in the same department or office, county, and job classification, intern, interim and probationary employees shall be terminated before full-time and part-time employees with status are laid off; amend KRS 18A.115 to permit members and employees of boards and commissions exempt from the classified service to employ staff subject to the provisions of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200, 18A.202, and 18A.203; exempt juvenile institution superintendents from the classified service; amend KRS 18A.125 to require all agencies and employees for which the Personnel Cabinet administers payroll to comply with the secretary's payroll administration; prohibit an executive branch agency for which the cabinet administers payroll from authorizing work performance outside of the Commonwealth without approval from the secretary; allow an agency to request the secretary deduct certain items from an employee's final paycheck so long as the deduction is expressly authorized in writing and does not reduce the employee's pay below the federal minimum wage; amend KRS 18A.135 to direct when reemployment rights expire; amend KRS 18A.197 and 18A.203 to permit an employee who has provided proper notice of resignation or retirement to transfer all or part of their remaining sick or annual leave balance even if they have accumulated under 75 hours of sick or annual leave; amend KRS 18A.035, 18A.095, 18A.100, 18A.355, 132.370, and 163.032 to conform and make technical corrections.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 AN ACT relating to state personnel.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA AN ACT relating to state personnel.
Section 1.
SECTION 1.
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 61 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Centralized employee" means an employee of the:
1.
Executive branch of state government in a position that provides services necessary for the functioning of the executive branch of state government as determined by the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet;
2.
Judicial branch of state government in a position that provides services necessary for the functioning of the judicial branch of state government as determined by the director of the Administrative Office of the Courts;
or 3.
Legislative branch of state government in a position that provides services necessary for the functioning of the legislative branch of state government as determined by the director of the Legislative Research Commission;
(b) "Noncentralized employee" means any employee of the:
1.
Executive branch of state government;
2.
Judicial branch of state government;
or 3.
Legislative branch of state government;
who has been determined by the secretary or director, as applicable, not to be a centralized employee under paragraph (a) of this subsection;
and (c) "Telework" means to use the internet, email, or telephone to perform work duties at a location other than an assigned primary work station.
(2) (a) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, an employee of the executive branch of state government shall not be permitted to telework Page 1 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA unless the Governor declares an emergency.
(b) When the Governor declares an emergency and he or she decides that employees of the executive branch of state government should be allowed to telework during the emergency, he or she shall specifically state that teleworking is permitted during the emergency and list which employees shall be permitted to telework.
(3) (a) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, an employee of the judicial branch of state government shall not be permitted to telework unless the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court declares an emergency.
(b) When the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court declares an emergency and he or she decides that employees of the judicial branch of state government should be allowed to telework during the emergency, he or she shall specifically state that teleworking is permitted during the emergency and list which employees shall be permitted to telework.
(4) (a) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, an employee of the legislative branch of state government shall not be permitted to telework unless the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate jointly declare an emergency.
(b) When the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate jointly declare an emergency, and they decide that employees of the legislative branch of state government should be allowed to telework during the emergency, they shall specifically state that teleworking is permitted during the emergency and list which employees shall be permitted to telework.
(5) (a) The secretary of the Personnel Cabinet, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, or the director of the Legislative Research Commission may approve a policy allowing for up to two (2) days per month of telework Page 2 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA for noncentralized employees of their respective branches of government.
(b) Any day in which an emergency has been declared pursuant to subsection (2), (3), or (4) of this section shall also be counted as a telework day permitted under paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(6) The secretary of the Personnel Cabinet shall approve the classification of every noncentralized employee of the executive branch.
(7) This section shall not apply to any of the following:
(a) Justices of the Supreme Court;
(b) Employees of the Department of Kentucky State Police;
(c) Any employee of state government involved in any of the following professions:
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Motor vehicle enforcement;
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Plumbing inspections;
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Health inspections;
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Building inspections;
(d) Any employee of state government whose job responsibilities require them to be away from their primary work station at least fifty percent (50%) of the time;
or (e) Any employee of state government whose primary responsibilities involve developing, implementing, and managing information technology systems whose job responsibilities require them to telework or who has been permitted to telework as part of their employment contract.
(8) This section shall not preclude or be construed to preclude any branch of state government from complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C.
sec.
12101 et seq., as amended.
Section 2.
(1) "Appointing authority" means the agency head or any person whom he or she has authorized by law to designate to act on behalf of the agency with respect to employee appointments, position establishments, payroll documents, register requests, waiver requests, requests for certification, or other position actions.
Page 3 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (1) "Appointing authority" means the agency head or any person whom he or she has authorized by law to designate to act on behalf of the agency with respect to employee appointments, position establishments, payroll documents, register requests, waiver requests, requests for certification, or other position actions.
(6) "Class" means a group of positions sufficiently similar as to duties performed, scope of discretion and responsibility, minimum requirements of training, Page 1 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 experience, or skill, and such other characteristics that the same title, the same tests of fitness, and the same schedule of compensation have been or may be applied to each position in the group;
(6) "Class" means a group of positions sufficiently similar as to duties performed, scope of discretion and responsibility, minimum requirements of training, experience, or skill, and such other characteristics that the same title, the same tests of fitness, and the same schedule of compensation have been or may be applied to each position in the group;
(7) "Classified employee" means an employee appointed to a position in the classified service under this chapter whose appointment and employment are subject to the classified service provisions of this chapter and the administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(7) "Classified employee" means an employee appointed to a position in the classified Page 4 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA service under this chapter whose appointment and employment are subject to the classified service provisions of this chapter and the administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(15) "Federally funded time-limited employee" means an employee in the unclassified service, appointed to a position that is funded one hundred percent (100%) by a Page 2 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 federal grant or grants.
(15) "Federally funded time-limited employee" means an employee in the unclassified service, appointed to a position that is funded one hundred percent (100%) by a federal grant or grants.
An employee appointed to a federally funded time-limited position shall be required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification in which he or she is hired and, subject to the provisions of KRS 18A.113, shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority during a period of time that shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position.
An employee appointed to a federally funded time-limited position shall be required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification in which he or she is hired and, subject to the provisions of KRS 18A.113, shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority during a period of time that shall Page 5 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position.
(19) "Initial probation" means the period of service following initial appointment to any Page 3 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 position under KRS 18A.005[18A.010] to 18A.200 or 18A.201 which requires special observation and evaluation of an employee's work and which must be passed successfully before status may be conferred as provided in KRS 18A.110 and by the provisions of this chapter.
(19) "Initial probation" means the period of service following initial appointment to any position under KRS 18A.005[18A.010] to 18A.200 or 18A.201 which requires special observation and evaluation of an employee's work and which must be passed successfully before status may be conferred as provided in KRS 18A.110 and by the provisions of this chapter.
If the appointee is granted leave in excess of twenty (20) consecutive work days during this period, his or her initial probation shall be extended for the same length of time as the granted leave to cover such absence;
If the appointee is granted leave in excess of Page 6 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA twenty (20) consecutive work days during this period, his or her initial probation shall be extended for the same length of time as the granted leave to cover such absence;
Page 4 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (28)[(26)] "Promotional probation" means the period of service, consistent with the length of the initial probationary period, following the promotion of an employee with status which must be successfully completed in order for the employee to retain the position to which he or she has been promoted.
(28)[(26)] "Promotional probation" means the period of service, consistent with the length of the initial probationary period, following the promotion of an employee with status which must be successfully completed in order for the employee to retain the position to which he or she has been promoted.
If the employee is granted leave in excess of twenty (20) consecutive work days during this period, his or her promotional probation shall be extended for the same length of time as the granted leave to cover such absence;
If the employee is granted Page 7 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA leave in excess of twenty (20) consecutive work days during this period, his or her promotional probation shall be extended for the same length of time as the granted leave to cover such absence;
(35)[(33)] "Reinstatement" means the privilege of restoration of an employee who has Page 5 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 resigned in good standing at the option of the appointing authority, or who has been ordered reinstated by the board or a court to a position in his former class, or to a position of like status and pay;
(35)[(33)] "Reinstatement" means the privilege of restoration of an employee who has resigned in good standing at the option of the appointing authority, or who has been ordered reinstated by the board or a court to a position in his former class, or to a position of like status and pay;
(36)[(34)] "Reversion" means either the returning of a status employee to his or her last position held in the classified service, if vacant, or the returning of a status employee to a vacant position in the same or similar job classification as his or her last position held in the classified service.
(36)[(34)] "Reversion" means either the returning of a status employee to his or her last Page 8 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA position held in the classified service, if vacant, or the returning of a status employee to a vacant position in the same or similar job classification as his or her last position held in the classified service.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Department heads Page 6 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible in making the services of their employees available for such work.
Department heads shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible in making the services of their employees available for such work.
(3) (a) The secretary may enter into written agreements with an appointing authority which would provide for the delegation of his authority and power to the appointing authority.
(3) (a) The secretary may enter into written agreements with an appointing authority which would provide for the delegation of his authority and power to the Page 9 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA appointing authority.
[(4) The secretary shall serve ex officio as a member of the board of trustees of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System.] Section 3.
[(4) The secretary shall serve ex officio as a member of the board of trustees of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System.] Section 4.
(3) Upon the expiration of the terms of office, of the members whose terms expire December 31, 1982, January 1, 1985, and January 1, 1986, ]The Governor shall Page 7 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 appoint five (5) citizens at large who are not associated with state government in any manner.
(3) Upon the expiration of the terms of office, of the members whose terms expire December 31, 1982, January 1, 1985, and January 1, 1986, ]The Governor shall appoint five (5) citizens at large who are not associated with state government in any manner.
(4) These five (5) appointments to the board shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(3)[(4)] These five (5) appointments to the board shall be subject to confirmation by Page 10 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA the Senate.
(5) The initial election of classified employees to the board shall be held as provided in KRS 18A.0551.
(4)[(5)] The initial election of classified employees to the board shall be held as provided in KRS 18A.0551.
(6) If an elected board member separates from the classified service, the member shall immediately vacate his or her position on the board, or his or her membership shall be terminated by the board,[accepts an unclassified position with state government, his membership on the board shall be terminated immediately] and the vacancy shall be filled as provided in KRS 18A.060.
(5)[(6)] If an elected board member separates from the classified service, the member shall immediately vacate his or her position on the board, or his or her membership shall be terminated by the board,[accepts an unclassified position with state government, his membership on the board shall be terminated immediately] and the vacancy shall be filled as provided in KRS 18A.060.
(7) If an elected board member accepts a classified position in a cabinet employing another board member or if, through no fault of his or her own, he or she is placed in that cabinet, his or her membership on the board shall not be terminated for the remainder of his term.
(6)[(7)] If an elected board member accepts a classified position in a cabinet employing another board member or if, through no fault of his or her own, he or she is placed in that cabinet, his or her membership on the board shall not be terminated for the remainder of his term.
Section 4.
Section 5.
Page 8 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (c) Dismissal;
(c) Dismissal;
(e) Probation, provided that the board may not require an initial probationary period in excess of six (6) months except as provided in subsection (4)(d)[(e)] of this section and KRS 18A.005;
(e) Probation, provided that the board may not require an initial probationary period in excess of six (6) months except as provided in subsection (4)(d)[(e)] Page 11 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA of this section and KRS 18A.005;
Page 9 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (c) The board shall review the recommendations of the secretary and may revise the proposed administrative regulation as it deems necessary;
(c) The board shall review the recommendations of the secretary and may revise the proposed administrative regulation as it deems necessary;
and (d) After the board has completed the review provided for in this section, it may file the proposed administrative regulation with the Legislative Research Commission pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 13A.
and (d) After the board has completed the review provided for in this section, it may file the proposed administrative regulation with the Legislative Research Page 12 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA Commission pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 13A.
No other administrative regulation shall Page 10 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 include any provision prescribing an initial probationary period in excess of six (6) months, except as provided in KRS 18A.005.
No other administrative regulation shall include any provision prescribing an initial probationary period in excess of six (6) months, except as provided in KRS 18A.005.
Upon approval by the board of the proposed administrative regulation provided for in this paragraph, the board shall file the regulation with the Legislative Research Commission as provided by KRS Chapter 13A;
Upon approval by the board of the proposed administrative regulation provided for in this paragraph, the board shall file the regulation with Page 13 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA the Legislative Research Commission as provided by KRS Chapter 13A;
Section 5.
Section 6.
(2) Prior to dismissal, a classified employee with status shall be notified in writing of Page 11 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 the intent to dismiss him or her.
(2) Prior to dismissal, a classified employee with status shall be notified in writing of the intent to dismiss him or her.
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(5) Unless agreed to by the appointing authority or his or her designee and the employee, the appearance shall be scheduled within six (6) working days after receipt of an employee's request to appear before the appointing authority or his or Page 12 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 her designee, excluding the day his or her request is received.
(5) Unless agreed to by the appointing authority or his or her designee and the employee, the appearance shall be scheduled within six (6) working days after receipt of an employee's request to appear before the appointing authority or his or her designee, excluding the day his or her request is received.
(a) Determine whether to dismiss the employee or to modify or rescind the intent to dismiss;
Page 15 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (a) Determine whether to dismiss the employee or to modify or rescind the intent to dismiss;
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and (d) That he or she has the right to appeal to the board within thirty (30) calendar days, excluding the day that he or she received notification of the personnel action.
and (d) That he or she has the right to appeal to the board within thirty (30) calendar days, excluding the day that he or she received notification of the personnel Page 16 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA action.
(11) (a) Any applicant, classified employee, or federally funded time-limited employee may appeal to the board an action alleged to be based on discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age forty (40) and above, or any other category protected under state or federal Page 14 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 civil rights laws.
(11) (a) Any applicant, classified employee, or federally funded time-limited employee may appeal to the board an action alleged to be based on discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age forty (40) and above, or any other category protected under state or federal civil rights laws.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude any applicant, classified employee, or unclassified employee from filing with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in accordance with KRS Chapter 344.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude any applicant, classified employee, or unclassified employee from filing with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in Page 17 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA accordance with KRS Chapter 344.
Page 15 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (14) (a) Appeals to the board shall be in writing on an appeal form prescribed by the board.
(14) (a) Appeals to the board shall be in writing on an appeal form prescribed by the board.
(b) The appeal form shall be attached to any notice of dismissal, demotion, suspension, or involuntary transfer.
(b) The appeal form shall be attached to any notice of dismissal, demotion, Page 18 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA suspension, or involuntary transfer.
The board shall deny any appeal after a preliminary Page 16 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 hearing if it lacks jurisdiction to grant relief.
The board shall deny any appeal after a preliminary hearing if it lacks jurisdiction to grant relief.
(b) Any investigation by the board of any matter related to an appeal filed by an employee shall be conducted only upon notice to the employee, the employee's counsel, and the appointing authority.
(b) Any investigation by the board of any matter related to an appeal filed by an Page 19 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA employee shall be conducted only upon notice to the employee, the employee's counsel, and the appointing authority.
(20) (a) If the board finds that the action complained of was taken by the appointing authority in violation of laws prohibiting favor for, or discrimination against, or bias with respect to, his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations or ethnic origin, or in violation of laws prohibiting discrimination because of such individual's sex or age or disability, the appointing authority shall immediately reinstate the employee to his or her former position or a position of like status and pay, without loss of pay for the period of time at issue, or otherwise make the employee whole unless the order is stayed by the board or Page 17 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 the court on appeal.
(20) (a) If the board finds that the action complained of was taken by the appointing authority in violation of laws prohibiting favor for, or discrimination against, or bias with respect to, his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations or ethnic origin, or in violation of laws prohibiting discrimination because of such individual's sex or age or disability, the appointing authority shall immediately reinstate the employee to his or her former position or a position of like status and pay, without loss of pay for the period of time at issue, or otherwise make the employee whole unless the order is stayed by the board or the court on appeal.
(b) If the board finds that the action complained of was taken without just cause, the board shall order the immediate reinstatement of the employee to his or her former position or a position of like status and pay, without loss of pay for the period of time at issue, or otherwise make the employee whole unless the order is stayed by the board or the court on appeal.
(b) If the board finds that the action complained of was taken without just cause, the board shall order the immediate reinstatement of the employee to his or her former position or a position of like status and pay, without loss of pay for Page 20 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA the period of time at issue, or otherwise make the employee whole unless the order is stayed by the board or the court on appeal.
(24) If the appointing authority appeals the final order of the board, unless the board rules otherwise, the reinstated employee shall remain in his or her former position, or a position of like status or pay, until the conclusion of the appeals process, at Page 18 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 which time the appointing authority shall take action in accordance with the court order.
(24) If the appointing authority appeals the final order of the board, unless the board rules otherwise, the reinstated employee shall remain in his or her former position, or a position of like status or pay, until the conclusion of the appeals process, at which time the appointing authority shall take action in accordance with the court order.
(25) After a final decision in a contested case has been rendered by the last administrative or judicial body to which the case has been appealed, the board shall make the decision available to the public in electronic format on its website and shall organize the decisions according to the statutory basis for which the appeal was based.
(25) After a final decision in a contested case has been rendered by the last administrative or judicial body to which the case has been appealed, the board shall Page 21 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA make the decision available to the public in electronic format on its website and shall organize the decisions according to the statutory basis for which the appeal was based.
Page 19 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (30) Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, the board shall not have jurisdiction over any appeal except as authorized by this section.
(30) Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, the board shall not have jurisdiction over any appeal except as authorized by this section.
Section 6.
Section 7.
Any party aggrieved by a final order of the board may appeal by filing a petition with the clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.[(1) Any final order of the board either upholding or invalidating the dismissal, demotion, or suspension of a classified or an unclassified employee may be appealed either by the employee or by the appointing authority.
Any party aggrieved by a final order of the board may appeal by filing a petition with Page 22 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA the clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.[(1) Any final order of the board either upholding or invalidating the dismissal, demotion, or suspension of a classified or an unclassified employee may be appealed either by the employee or by the appointing authority.
(2) The party aggrieved may appeal a final order by filing a petition with the clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.] Section 7.
(2) The party aggrieved may appeal a final order by filing a petition with the clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.] Section 8.
(2) The secretary shall promulgate comprehensive administrative regulations for the Page 20 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 unclassified service.
(2) The secretary shall promulgate comprehensive administrative regulations for the unclassified service.
and (b) As provided by KRS 18A.0751(4)(d)[(e)], the secretary may submit a proposed administrative regulation providing for an initial probationary period in excess of six (6) months to the board for its approval.
and (b) As provided by KRS 18A.0751(4)(d)[(e)], the secretary may submit a Page 23 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA proposed administrative regulation providing for an initial probationary period in excess of six (6) months to the board for its approval.
Page 21 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (a) The board shall review the administrative regulation proposed by the secretary not less than twenty (20) days after its submission to it;
(a) The board shall review the administrative regulation proposed by the secretary not less than twenty (20) days after its submission to it;
(c) The secretary shall review the recommendations of the board and may revise the proposed administrative regulation if he or she deems it necessary;
Page 24 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (c) The secretary shall review the recommendations of the board and may revise the proposed administrative regulation if he or she deems it necessary;
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Each employee shall be paid at one (1) of the rates set forth in the pay plan for the class of position in which he or she is employed, provided that the full amount of the annual increment provided for by the provisions of KRS 18A.355, and the full amount of an increment due to a promotion, salary adjustment, reclassification, or reallocation, shall be added to an employee's base salary or wages;
Each Page 25 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA employee shall be paid at one (1) of the rates set forth in the pay plan for the class of position in which he or she is employed, provided that the full amount of the annual increment provided for by the provisions of KRS 18A.355, and the full amount of an increment due to a promotion, salary adjustment, reclassification, or reallocation, shall be added to an employee's base salary or wages;
(h) ]For the development and operation of programs to improve the work Page 23 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 effectiveness of employees in the state service, including training, whether in- service or compensated educational leave, safety, health, welfare, counseling, recreation, employee relations, and employee mobility without written examination;
(h) ]For the development and operation of programs to improve the work effectiveness of employees in the state service, including training, whether in- service or compensated educational leave, safety, health, welfare, counseling, recreation, employee relations, and employee mobility without written examination;
(h)[(i)] For a uniform system of annual employee evaluation for classified employees, with status, that shall be considered in determining eligibility for discretionary salary advancements, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Page 26 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (h)[(i)] For a uniform system of annual employee evaluation for classified employees, with status, that shall be considered in determining eligibility for discretionary salary advancements, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
and 5.[6.]Require that an employee who receives the lowest possible evaluation Page 24 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 rating shall either be demoted to a position commensurate with the employee's skills and abilities or be terminated;
and 5.[6.]Require that an employee who receives the lowest possible evaluation rating shall either be demoted to a position commensurate with the employee's skills and abilities or be terminated;
(10)[(8)] For any individual hired or elected to office before January 1, 2015, and paid through the Kentucky Human Resources Information System, the Personnel Cabinet shall not require payroll payments to be made by direct deposit or require the individual to use a web-based program to access his or her salary statement.
Page 27 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (10)[(8)] For any individual hired or elected to office before January 1, 2015, and paid through the Kentucky Human Resources Information System, the Personnel Cabinet shall not require payroll payments to be made by direct deposit or require the individual to use a web-based program to access his or her salary statement.
Section 8.
Section 9.
or Page 25 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (f) Other material change in duties or organization.
or (f) Other material change in duties or organization.
In the same department or office, county, and job classification, intern or interim and probationary employees shall be terminated[laid off] before full-time or part- time employees with status are laid off.
In the same department or office, county, and job classification, intern or interim Page 28 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA and probationary employees shall be terminated[laid off] before full-time or part- time employees with status are laid off.
(8) (a) Any classified employee with status who is laid off shall be eligible to apply Page 26 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 as a reemployment applicant for the job classification from which he or she was laid off, in the cabinet from which he or she was laid off for a period of two (2) years.
(8) (a) Any classified employee with status who is laid off shall be eligible to apply as a reemployment applicant for the job classification from which he or she was laid off, in the cabinet from which he or she was laid off for a period of two (2) years.
A reemployment applicant shall be hired before any applicant except another reemployment applicant with greater seniority who is on the same register.
A reemployment applicant shall be hired before any applicant except another reemployment applicant with greater seniority who is on the Page 29 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA same register.
Section 9.
Section 10.
Page 27 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (b) Officers elected by popular vote and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices;
(b) Officers elected by popular vote and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices;
(c) Members and employees of boards and commissions, except that the board and commission members may elect to employ staff subject to KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200, 18A.202, and 18A.203;
(c) Members and employees of boards and commissions, except that the board and commission members may elect to employ staff subject to KRS 18A.005 Page 30 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA to 18A.200, 18A.202, and 18A.203;
One (1) additional principal assistant or deputy as may be necessary for making and carrying out policy for each person exempted under subsection (1)(e) of this section in those instances in which the nature of the functions, size, or complexity of the unit involved are such that the secretary approves such an addition on petition of the relevant cabinet secretary or department head and such other principal assistants, deputies, or other major assistants as may be necessary for making and carrying out policy for each person exempted under subsection (1)(e) of this section in those instances in which the nature of the functions, size, Page 28 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 or complexity of the unit involved are such that the board may approve such an addition or additions on petition of the department head approved by the secretary.[ Effective August 1, 2010:
One (1) additional principal assistant or deputy as may be necessary for making and carrying out policy for each person exempted under subsection (1)(e) of this section in those instances in which the nature of the functions, size, or complexity of the unit involved are such that the secretary approves such an addition on petition of the relevant cabinet secretary or department head and such other principal assistants, deputies, or other major assistants as may be necessary for making and carrying out policy for each person exempted under subsection (1)(e) of this section in those instances in which the nature of the functions, size, or complexity of the unit involved are such that the board may approve such an addition or additions on petition of the department head approved by the secretary.[ Effective August 1, 2010:
All positions approved under this paragraph prior to August 1, 2010, shall be abolished effective December 31, 2010, unless reapproved under subparagraph 2.
All positions approved under this paragraph prior to August 1, 2010, Page 31 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA shall be abolished effective December 31, 2010, unless reapproved under subparagraph 2.
(o) Persons employed in a professional or scientific capacity to make or conduct a temporary or special inquiry, investigation, or examination on behalf of the General Assembly, or a committee thereof, or by authority of the Governor, and persons employed by state agencies for a specified, limited period to provide professional, technical, scientific, or artistic services under the Page 29 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 provisions of KRS 45A.690 to 45A.725;
(o) Persons employed in a professional or scientific capacity to make or conduct a temporary or special inquiry, investigation, or examination on behalf of the General Assembly, or a committee thereof, or by authority of the Governor, and persons employed by state agencies for a specified, limited period to provide professional, technical, scientific, or artistic services under the provisions of KRS 45A.690 to 45A.725;
(s) University or college engineering students or other students employed part- time or part-year by the state through special personnel recruitment programs;
Page 32 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (s) University or college engineering students or other students employed part- time or part-year by the state through special personnel recruitment programs;
and Page 30 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (ae) Employees of the Department of Agriculture who are employed to support the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation.
and (ae) Employees of the Department of Agriculture who are employed to support the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation.
(2) Nothing in KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 is intended, or shall be construed, to alter or amend the provisions of KRS 150.022 and 150.061.
(2) Nothing in KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 is intended, or shall be construed, to alter or Page 33 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA amend the provisions of KRS 150.022 and 150.061.
An employee who seeks reemployment in a state position under KRS Chapter 151B or Page 31 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 KRS Chapter 18A shall have years of service in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System counted towards years of experience for calculating benefits and compensation.
An employee who seeks reemployment in a state position under KRS Chapter 151B or KRS Chapter 18A shall have years of service in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System counted towards years of experience for calculating benefits and compensation.
(7) On August 15, 2000, all certified and equivalent personnel, all unclassified personnel, and all certified and equivalent and unclassified vacant positions in the Department for Adult Education and Literacy shall be transferred from the personnel system under KRS Chapter 151B to the personnel system under KRS Chapter 18A.
(7) On August 15, 2000, all certified and equivalent personnel, all unclassified Page 34 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA personnel, and all certified and equivalent and unclassified vacant positions in the Department for Adult Education and Literacy shall be transferred from the personnel system under KRS Chapter 151B to the personnel system under KRS Chapter 18A.
All records shall be transferred, including accumulated annual leave, Page 32 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 sick leave, compensatory time, and service credit for each affected employee.
All records shall be transferred, including accumulated annual leave, sick leave, compensatory time, and service credit for each affected employee.
No employee shall suffer any penalty in the transfer.
No employee shall suffer Page 35 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA any penalty in the transfer.
Section 10.
Section 11.
The secretary may, however, provide that certification of payrolls may be made once every six (6) months, and such certification shall remain in effect except in the case of any officer or employee whose status has changed Page 33 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 after the last certification of his payroll.
The secretary may, however, provide that certification of payrolls may be made once every six (6) months, and such certification shall remain in effect except in the case of any officer or employee whose status has changed after the last certification of his payroll.
(2) All agencies and employees for which the cabinet administers payroll shall comply with the secretary's payroll administration policies, procedures, and requirements.
(2) All agencies and employees for which the cabinet administers payroll shall Page 36 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA comply with the secretary's payroll administration policies, procedures, and requirements.
Page 34 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (6) An executive branch agency for which the cabinet administers payroll shall not authorize performance of duties or provision of services from a work station or alternative work station outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky without approval from the secretary.
(6) An executive branch agency for which the cabinet administers payroll shall not authorize performance of duties or provision of services from a work station or alternative work station outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky without approval from the secretary.
(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an agency may request that the secretary deduct the value of the following items from an employee's final paycheck, if the deduction is expressly authorized in writing by the employee, and the deduction does not reduce the employee's pay below the federal minimum wage:
Page 37 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (7) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an agency may request that the secretary deduct the value of the following items from an employee's final paycheck, if the deduction is expressly authorized in writing by the employee, and the deduction does not reduce the employee's pay below the federal minimum wage:
Section 11.
Section 12.
An appointing authority may refuse to reemploy a qualified employee on the Page 35 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 reemployment list only for cause.
An appointing authority may refuse to reemploy a qualified employee on the reemployment list only for cause.
(4) Reemployment rights granted pursuant to this section shall expire:
Page 38 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (4) Reemployment rights granted pursuant to this section shall expire:
Section 12.
Section 13.
(c) The employee has exhausted his or her accumulated sick leave, annual leave, Page 36 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 and compensatory leave balances;
(c) The employee has exhausted his or her accumulated sick leave, annual leave, and compensatory leave balances;
(3) The appointing authority, with the approval of the secretary of personnel, shall determine the amount of leave, if any, which an employee within his or her agency may receive under subsection (2) of this section.
(3) The appointing authority, with the approval of the secretary of personnel, shall Page 39 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA determine the amount of leave, if any, which an employee within his or her agency may receive under subsection (2) of this section.
(8) No employee shall directly or indirectly intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any other employee for the purpose of interfering with the employee's right to voluntarily contribute leave when authorized under this Page 37 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 section.
(8) No employee shall directly or indirectly intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any other employee for the purpose of interfering with the employee's right to voluntarily contribute leave when authorized under this section.
(9) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an employee who has provided proper notice of resignation or retirement may request transfer of all or part of his or her remaining sick leave balance.
(9) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an employee who has provided Page 40 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA proper notice of resignation or retirement may request transfer of all or part of his or her remaining sick leave balance.
Section 13.
Section 14.
Page 38 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (3) The appointing authority, with the approval of the secretary of personnel, shall determine the amount of leave, if any, that an employee within his or her agency may receive under subsection (2) of this section.
(3) The appointing authority, with the approval of the secretary of personnel, shall determine the amount of leave, if any, that an employee within his or her agency may receive under subsection (2) of this section.
(4) Leave may be transferred from an employee of one (1) agency to an employee within the same agency.
Page 41 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (4) Leave may be transferred from an employee of one (1) agency to an employee within the same agency.
Page 39 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 (9) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an employee who has provided proper notice of resignation or retirement may request transfer of all or part of his or her remaining annual leave balance.
(9) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an employee who has provided proper notice of resignation or retirement may request transfer of all or part of his or her remaining annual leave balance.
(10) The secretary of the Personnel Cabinet shall promulgate procedural administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
(10) The secretary of the Personnel Cabinet shall promulgate procedural administrative Page 42 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
Section 14.
Section 15.
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Section 16.
(2) Property valuation administrators shall be elected in the year in which county elections are held and shall enter upon the discharge of the duties of their office on the first Monday in December after their election and continue in office for a period of four (4) years, and until the election and qualification of their successors.
Page 43 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA (2) Property valuation administrators shall be elected in the year in which county elections are held and shall enter upon the discharge of the duties of their office on the first Monday in December after their election and continue in office for a period of four (4) years, and until the election and qualification of their successors.
(5) If the commissioner determines that a property valuation administrator should be removed from office, the property valuation administrator shall be notified in Page 41 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 writing, and the notice of intent to remove shall state the specific reasons for removal.
(5) If the commissioner determines that a property valuation administrator should be removed from office, the property valuation administrator shall be notified in writing, and the notice of intent to remove shall state the specific reasons for removal.
(6) A property valuation administrator may request a preremoval conference to appear with or without counsel before the commissioner or his or her designee to answer the charges against him or her.
(6) A property valuation administrator may request a preremoval conference to appear Page 44 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA with or without counsel before the commissioner or his or her designee to answer the charges against him or her.
(9) Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 18A.110(7)[(5)](c), the department shall promulgate administrative regulations allowing property valuation administrators and their deputies to receive lump-sum payments for accrued annual leave and Page 42 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 compensatory time when separated from employment because of termination by the employer, resignation, retirement, or death.
(9) Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 18A.110(7)[(5)](c), the department shall promulgate administrative regulations allowing property valuation administrators and their deputies to receive lump-sum payments for accrued annual leave and compensatory time when separated from employment because of termination by the employer, resignation, retirement, or death.
Section 16.
Section 17.
(1) The Kentucky Department of Education, with assistance from the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, shall adopt a salary schedule for teachers in the Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Kentucky School for the Blind.
(1) The Kentucky Department of Education, with assistance from the Kentucky Page 45 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA Personnel Cabinet, shall adopt a salary schedule for teachers in the Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Kentucky School for the Blind.
(6) The Kentucky Department of Education, with assistance from the Kentucky Page 43 of 44 BR093500.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/20/2025 3:16 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 935 Personnel Cabinet, shall adopt a salary schedule for administrators for the Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Kentucky School for the Blind.
(6) The Kentucky Department of Education, with assistance from the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, shall adopt a salary schedule for administrators for the Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Kentucky School for the Blind.
In considering the rate of pay and the requirements of KRS 18A.110(9)[(7)](b), the department and the cabinet shall consider rates that are based upon the duties and responsibilities of the positions and that are competitive with rates for similar or comparable services in Kentucky school districts.
In considering the rate of pay and the requirements of KRS 18A.110(9)[(7)](b), the department and the cabinet shall consider rates that are based upon the duties and responsibilities of the Page 46 of 47 SB007910.100 - 935 - XXXX 2/21/2025 8:53 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 79/GA positions and that are competitive with rates for similar or comparable services in Kentucky school districts.
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  4. 3rd reading, passed 25-10 with Floor Amendment (1)

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

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

  9. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 14, 2025

  10. 2nd reading, to Rules

  11. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

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  14. introduced in Senate

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Passed 25 Yea · 10 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25403
Democrat 0400
Unaffiliated 0200
Total 251003
% of votes cast 66%26%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
ChambersArmstrong — Nay
Yates — Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Not Voting
Brandon J. Storm Republican Nay
Brandon Smith Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Not Voting
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Gex Williams Republican Nay
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Not Voting
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Nay
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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What does SB 79 do?
Amend KRS 18A.005 to define "intern employee" and "intern position"; amend KRS 18A.050 to require a member of the Personnel Board to vacate his or her position or have the board terminate his or her position if he or she separates from the classified service; amend KRS 18A.0751 to no longer require the Personnel Board to promulgate administrative regulations pertaining to employee fines or employee reemployment after a layoff; amend KRS 18A.110 to allow the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement scholarship programs, internship programs, education programs, and educational assistance programs for employees; allow the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the classified service governing layoffs, furloughs, and reduction of hours to include, but not be limited to reemployment of laid-off employees; amend KRS 18A.113 to provide that in the same department or office, county, and job classification, intern, interim and probationary employees shall be terminated before full-time and part-time employees with status are laid off; amend KRS 18A.115 to permit members and employees of boards and commissions exempt from the classified service to employ staff subject to the provisions of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200, 18A.202, and 18A.203; exempt juvenile institution superintendents from the classified service; amend KRS 18A.125 to require all agencies and employees for which the Personnel Cabinet administers payroll to comply with the secretary's payroll administration; prohibit an executive branch agency for which the cabinet administers payroll from authorizing work performance outside of the Commonwealth without approval from the secretary; allow an agency to request the secretary deduct certain items from an employee's final paycheck so long as the deduction is expressly authorized in writing and does not reduce the employee's pay below the federal minimum wage; amend KRS 18A.135 to direct when reemployment rights expire; amend KRS 18A.197 and 18A.203 to permit an employee who has provided proper notice of resignation or retirement to transfer all or part of their remaining sick or annual leave balance even if they have accumulated under 75 hours of sick or annual leave; amend KRS 18A.035, 18A.095, 18A.100, 18A.355, 132.370, and 163.032 to conform and make technical corrections.
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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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