Kentucky 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 129 — AN ACT relating to property.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 56)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 24, 2025.

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Summary

Amend KRS 99.727 to define "diverted tax delinquency purchaser" and "third-party purchaser"; require a certificate of delinquency related to property remaining in a tax delinquency diversion program at the expiration of the program's five year period to be made available for purchase by third-party purchasers; allow diverted tax delinquency purchasers to purchase certificates of delinquency related to property included in a tax delinquency diversion program during the program's five year period; set requirements for the county attorney related to the sale of the certificates of delinquency; set requirements for a third-party purchaser registering as a diverted tax delinquency purchaser; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations for the purchase and sale of the certificates of delinquency; amend KRS 134.128 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN AN ACT relating to property.
CHAPTER 56 1 CHAPTER 56 ( SB 129 ) AN ACT relating to property.
Page 1 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN (f) "Third-party purchaser" has the same meaning as in KRS 134.010;
(f) "Third-party purchaser" has the same meaning as in KRS 134.010;
(7) (a) A diverted tax delinquency purchaser may purchase a certificate of delinquency related to vacant and abandoned property which has been placed in a tax delinquency diversion program.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (7) (a) A diverted tax delinquency purchaser may purchase a certificate of delinquency related to vacant and abandoned property which has been placed in a tax delinquency diversion program.
After ninety (90) days from the creation of the certificate of delinquency, a diverted tax delinquency purchaser who is interested in purchasing the certificate of delinquency for Page 2 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN vacant and abandoned property shall send a notification to the county attorney requesting that the certificate of delinquency be made available for purchase.
After ninety (90) days from the creation of the certificate of delinquency, a diverted tax delinquency purchaser who is interested in purchasing the certificate of delinquency for vacant and abandoned property shall send a notification to the county attorney requesting that the certificate of delinquency be made available for purchase.
A quasi-governmental entity created by the governing body of a Page 3 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN consolidated local government or operating within the boundaries of a consolidated local government;
A quasi-governmental entity created by the governing body of a consolidated local government or operating within the boundaries of a consolidated local government;
(2) The department shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish a process Page 4 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN for the purchase and sale of certificates of delinquency to third parties.
(2) The department shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish a process for the purchase and sale of certificates of delinquency to third parties.
(a) 1.
CHAPTER 56 3 (a) 1.
(b) Except as provided in KRS 134.127(1)(a), prohibit the payment of any newly Page 5 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN filed certificates of delinquency by a third party prior to the scheduled annual sale of certificates of delinquency for that year for that county;
(b) Except as provided in KRS 134.127(1)(a), prohibit the payment of any newly filed certificates of delinquency by a third party prior to the scheduled annual sale of certificates of delinquency for that year for that county;
Establish fairness for all participants by prohibiting the participation of Page 6 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN multiple related entities, or multiple individuals representing related interests as separate entities in the selection process at an annual sale.
Establish fairness for all participants by prohibiting the participation of multiple related entities, or multiple individuals representing related interests as separate entities in the selection process at an annual sale.
b.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY b.
Allow any third-party purchaser holding a certificate of delinquency on a parcel of property from a prior year to submit a priority list and purchase any priority certificates of delinquency to which the third-party purchaser is entitled, notwithstanding that the third-party purchaser may be related to another third-party purchaser participating in the sale;
Allow any third-party purchaser holding a certificate of delinquency on a parcel of property from a prior year to submit a priority list and purchase any priority certificates of delinquency to which the third-party purchaser is entitled, notwithstanding that the third- party purchaser may be related to another third-party purchaser participating in the sale;
(f) Require a review of the list of registered participants, either by the county Page 7 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN clerk or the department, prior to the sale to ensure that:
(f) Require a review of the list of registered participants, either by the county clerk or the department, prior to the sale to ensure that:
Page 8 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN (4) The department shall be responsible for monitoring the sale of certificates of delinquency.
(4) The department shall be responsible for monitoring the sale of certificates of delinquency.
The department shall establish a formula that may be used by counties in allocating the advertising costs among the delinquent tax claims.
The department shall establish a formula that may be used by counties in allocating the advertising costs CHAPTER 56 5 among the delinquent tax claims.
Page 9 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN (a) Any person required by KRS 134.129 to register with the department shall hold a current certificate of registration at the time of purchase;
(a) Any person required by KRS 134.129 to register with the department shall hold a current certificate of registration at the time of purchase;
Fire department or emergency medical service response times for Page 10 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN current residents in the vicinity of the project;
Fire department or emergency medical service response times for current residents in the vicinity of the project;
Page 11 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN (c) "Property owner" or "owner" means:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) "Property owner" or "owner" means:
This restriction shall not apply to a lot that contains only one (1) single- family home and does not contain an accessory dwelling unit.
This restriction shall not apply to a lot that contains only one (1) single-family home and does not contain an accessory dwelling unit.
The first initiative, the criteria and details of which are set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection, Page 12 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN shall apply to qualifying projects that are not the subject of a contract under KRS 65.495 in effect on or before the March 23, 2007, but that have a project grant agreement executed pursuant to KRS 154.30-070 prior to January 1, 2008.
The first initiative, the criteria and details of which are set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection, shall apply to qualifying projects that are not the subject of a contract under KRS 65.495 in effect on or before the March 23, 2007, but that have a project grant agreement executed pursuant to KRS 154.30-070 prior to January 1, 2008.
The application shall include the Page 13 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN information required by KRS 154.30-030(2)(a)[ ]1.a.
The application shall include the information required by KRS 154.30- 030(2)(a)[ ]1.a.
shall not be required, and the certification required by KRS 154.30- 030(6)(b) shall not be required;
shall not be required, and the certification required by KRS 154.30-030(6)(b) shall not be required;
and[.] 3.
and[.] CHAPTER 56 7 3.
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The net positive impact shall be certified to the commission as required by KRS 154.30-030(6)(b);
The net positive impact shall be certified to the commission as required by KRS 154.30- 030(6)(b);
Page 15 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN a.
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(3) The authority shall review the application, the certification required by KRS 154.30-030, if applicable, and supporting information as provided in KRS 154.30- 030.
(3) The authority shall review the application, the certification required by KRS 154.30-030, if applicable, and supporting information as provided in KRS 154.30-030.
The authority may pledge up to eighty percent (80%) of the incremental revenues from the identified state tax revenues from the footprint, provided that the maximum amount of incremental revenues that may be pledged for a project during the term of the tax incentive agreement from all approved state Page 16 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN taxes shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of approved public infrastructure costs, approved signature project costs, and financing costs.
The authority may pledge up to eighty percent (80%) of the incremental revenues from the identified state tax revenues from the footprint, provided that the maximum amount of incremental revenues that may be pledged for a project during the term of the tax incentive agreement from all approved state taxes shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of approved public infrastructure costs, approved signature project costs, and financing costs.
(8) The pledge of state incremental tax revenues of the Commonwealth by the authority Page 17 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN shall be implemented through the execution of a tax incentive agreement between the Commonwealth and the agency, city, or county in accordance with KRS 154.30-070.
(8) The pledge of state incremental tax revenues of the Commonwealth by the authority shall be implemented through the execution of a tax incentive agreement between the Commonwealth and the agency, city, or county in accordance with KRS 154.30-070.
(1) The Commonwealth Participation Program for Mixed-Use Redevelopment in Blighted Urban Areas is hereby established.
CHAPTER 56 9 (1) The Commonwealth Participation Program for Mixed-Use Redevelopment in Blighted Urban Areas is hereby established.
That includes at least two (2) qualified uses, each of which comprises at Page 18 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN least twenty percent (20%) of the total finished square footage of the proposed project or represents at least twenty percent (20%) of the total capital investment;
That includes at least two (2) qualified uses, each of which comprises at least twenty percent (20%) of the total finished square footage of the proposed project or represents at least twenty percent (20%) of the total capital investment;
Page 19 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN (e) Not include any retail establishment that exceeds twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of finished square footage;
(e) Not include any retail establishment that exceeds twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of finished square footage;
(5) The following costs may be recovered pursuant to this section:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (5) The following costs may be recovered pursuant to this section:
The authority may pledge up to eighty percent (80%) of the incremental revenues from the identified state tax revenues from the footprint of the project, provided that the maximum amount of incremental revenues that may be pledged for a project during the term of the tax incentive agreement from all approved state taxes shall not exceed the costs and expenses determined under Page 20 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN subsection (5) of this section.
The authority may pledge up to eighty percent (80%) of the incremental revenues from the identified state tax revenues from the footprint of the project, provided that the maximum amount of incremental revenues that may be pledged for a project during the term of the tax incentive agreement from all approved state taxes shall not exceed the costs and expenses determined under subsection (5) of this section.
(b) "Emergency response fee" means any charge or fee, other than a membership Page 21 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN charge or subscriber fee levied under KRS Chapter 273, imposed by a fire department, whether paid or volunteer, ambulance provider, law enforcement agency, or other organization to cover the costs associated with an emergency response, including but not limited to costs incurred for labor, materials, supplies, or equipment used or provided in the response;
(b) "Emergency response fee" means any charge or fee, other than a membership charge or subscriber fee levied under KRS Chapter 273, imposed by a fire department, whether paid or volunteer, ambulance provider, law enforcement agency, or other organization to cover the costs associated with an emergency response, including but not limited to costs incurred for labor, materials, supplies, or equipment used or provided in the response;
(b) Nothing in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall prevent a local government, special district, or other provider of any emergency response service from submitting a demand for payment of an emergency response fee from a responsible party.
CHAPTER 56 11 (b) Nothing in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall prevent a local government, special district, or other provider of any emergency response service from submitting a demand for payment of an emergency response fee from a responsible party.
(1) In order to maintain the tax structure, tax rates, or level of services in the area of the consolidated local government formerly comprising the city of the first class, the legislative council of a consolidated local government may provide in the manner described in this chapter for taxes and services within the area comprising the former city of the first class which are different from the taxes and services which Page 22 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN are applicable in the remainder of the county.
(1) In order to maintain the tax structure, tax rates, or level of services in the area of the consolidated local government formerly comprising the city of the first class, the legislative council of a consolidated local government may provide in the manner described in this chapter for taxes and services within the area comprising the former city of the first class which are different from the taxes and services which are applicable in the remainder of the county.
The ordinance shall provide that the board of the tax district shall receive the income derived from the differential tax rate applicable in the area formerly comprising the city of the first class with respect to personal property, health insurance premiums, or both, and shall contract with the consolidated local government to pay all sums collected to the consolidated local government, in return for the provision of services performed by the consolidated local government within the area formerly comprising the city of the first class which services are in addition to services performed by the consolidated local government in the Page 23 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN remainder of the county.
The ordinance shall provide that the board of the tax district shall receive the income derived from the differential tax rate applicable in the area formerly comprising the city of the first class with respect to personal property, health insurance premiums, or both, and shall contract with the consolidated local government to pay all sums collected to the consolidated local government, in return for the provision of services performed by the consolidated local government within the area formerly comprising the city of the first class which services are in addition to services performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county.
If a majority of those voting in those precincts support the change, then the change in the boundaries of the urban service tax district shall be Page 24 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN implemented.
If a majority of those voting in those precincts support the change, then the change in the boundaries of the urban service tax district shall be implemented.
A fire district so responding shall receive from the consolidated local government three hundred dollars ($300) for transporting a person and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for arriving at person's location when no person is transported.
A fire district so Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY responding shall receive from the consolidated local government three hundred dollars ($300) for transporting a person and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for arriving at person's location when no person is transported.
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(a) From July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, the differential tax received by the urban service tax district shall fund no less than eighty-five percent (85%) of all costs related to the services provided, including capital expenditures related to the services, within the urban service tax district by the consolidated local government as set out in this section that are in addition to the services Page 25 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county;[.] (b) From July 1, 2028, to June 30, 2031, the differential tax received by the urban service tax district shall fund no less than ninety percent (90%) of all costs related to the services provided, including capital expenditures related to the services, within the urban service tax district by the consolidated local government as set out in this section that are in addition to the services performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county;[.] (c) From July 1, 2031, to June 30, 2034, the differential tax received by the urban service tax district shall fund no less than ninety-five percent (95%) of all costs related to the services provided, including capital expenditures related to the services, within the urban service tax district by the consolidated local government as set out in this section that are in addition to the services performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county;
(a) From July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, the differential tax received by the urban service tax district shall fund no less than eighty-five percent (85%) of all costs related to the services provided, including capital expenditures related to the services, within the urban service tax district by the consolidated local government as set out in this section that are in addition to the services performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county;[.] (b) From July 1, 2028, to June 30, 2031, the differential tax received by the urban service tax district shall fund no less than ninety percent (90%) of all costs related to the services provided, including capital expenditures related to the services, within the urban service tax district by the consolidated local government as set out in this section that are in addition to the services performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county;[.] (c) From July 1, 2031, to June 30, 2034, the differential tax received by the urban service tax district shall fund no less than ninety-five percent (95%) of all costs related to the services provided, including capital expenditures related to the services, within the urban service tax district by the consolidated local government as set out in this section that are in addition to the services performed by the consolidated local government in the remainder of the county;
Notwithstanding any provision of KRS 100.401 to 100.419 to the contrary, a planning commission shall not waive or amend an agreed-upon binding element added by the legislative body without the approval of the legislative body of the local government Page 26 of 27 SB012920.100 - 1290 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:34 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 129/EN exercising planning authority.
Notwithstanding any provision of KRS 100.401 to 100.419 to the contrary, a planning commission shall not waive or amend an agreed-upon binding element added by the legislative body without the approval of the legislative body of the local government exercising planning authority.
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Signed by Governor March 24, 2025.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 56)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 32-5

  6. Senate concurred in House amendment Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 76-12 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  11. placed in the Orders of the Day

  12. taken from Rules

  13. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  14. to State Government (H)

  15. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  16. 1st reading

  17. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

  19. received in House

  20. 3rd reading, passed 34-3 with Committee Substitute (1)

  21. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

  22. 2nd reading, to Rules

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

  24. to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  25. to Committee on Committees (S)

  26. introduced in Senate

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Votes

Pass

Passed 76 Yea · 12 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17003
Republican 541208
Unaffiliated 5001
Total 7612012
% of votes cast 76%12%0%12%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Stevenson P — Yea
Huff T — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Lewis D — Yea
Lewis S — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
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
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
Gex Williams Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Not Voting
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
Mark Hart Republican Not Voting
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Nay
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Not Voting
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate 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 Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Sharp Republican Nay
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Nay
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Nay
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Passed 32 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31001
Unaffiliated 1100
Democrat 0400
Total 32501
% of votes cast 84%13%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Yates — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — 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 Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Not Voting
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Gex Williams Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
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 Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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PASS SB 129 W/ scs1

Passed 34 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 28301
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 34301
% of votes cast 89%8%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Yates — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Nay
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 129 do?
Amend KRS 99.727 to define "diverted tax delinquency purchaser" and "third-party purchaser"; require a certificate of delinquency related to property remaining in a tax delinquency diversion program at the expiration of the program's five year period to be made available for purchase by third-party purchasers; allow diverted tax delinquency purchasers to purchase certificates of delinquency related to property included in a tax delinquency diversion program during the program's five year period; set requirements for the county attorney related to the sale of the certificates of delinquency; set requirements for a third-party purchaser registering as a diverted tax delinquency purchaser; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations for the purchase and sale of the certificates of delinquency; amend KRS 134.128 to conform.
What is the current status of SB 129?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.
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