AN ACT relating to the transfer of property on death. [SB-208]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 391 to establish the Kentucky Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act to codify provisions for the creation, administration, modification, termination, and validity of transfer on death deeds; define terms; specify that a transfer on death deed is not an inter vivos transfer and that transfer occurs at the time of the transferor’s death; specify that the transferor retains the power to revoke a transfer on death deed; enumerate that a transfer on deed is nontestmentary; establish requirements for a transfer
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SB-208: AN ACT relating to the transfer of property on death.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Schickel
To Judiciary (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights. [SB-271]
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights three years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
SB-271: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Neal
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT relating to elections. [SB-250]
Amend KRS 117.125 to require that voting systems contain components and subcomponents that are only manufactured, integrated, and assembled in the United States; require that the suppliers of components and subcomponents be accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity of the United States Department of Defense.
SB-250: AN ACT relating to elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adrienne Southworth
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT relating to interests in property. [SB-280]
Amend KRS 389A.010 to establish that a conveyance or mortgage of real estate made in contravention of the statutory provisions regarding finality of a judicial determination is voidable instead of null and void; amend KRS 65.032 to change the date for county clerks to provide and maintain a portal to allow the electronic filing of any recorded instrument from June 30, 2023, to January 1, 2024; make technical correction; RETROACTIVE.
SB-280: AN ACT relating to interests in property.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jason Howell
To Judiciary (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT relating to non-motorized vehicles. [HB-415]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to define nonmotorized vehicle and require registration for all nonmotorized vehicles operated on public highways; require display of a registration plate on the rear of all nonmotorized vehicles; set forth procedures for issuing registration for nonmotorized vehicles and direct the cabinet to administer regulations and establish forms and procedures; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2024.
HB-415: AN ACT relating to non-motorized vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josie Raymond
Introduced In House on 02/21/2023
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. [HB-392]
Amend KRS 186.014 to eliminate references to circuit clerk issuance of operator's licenses and personal identification cards; allow county clerks to maintain branch offices to process motor vehicle titling and registration transactions; amend KRS 186.531, 186.510, and 27A.052 to eliminate references to circuit clerk issuance of operator's licenses and personal identification cards; repeal KRS 189.490, regarding duties of the circuit clerk in regards to the issuance of operator's licenses.
HB-392: AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jonathan Dixon
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 8) on 03/16/2023
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. [HB-472]
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow voting rights to persons convicted of certain felonies; replace the language that prohibits idiots and insane persons from voting with contemporary language that instead prohibits persons from voting who are determined to be mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction and such determination has not been set aside; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
HB-472: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
Introduced In House on 02/21/2023
AN ACT relating to actions of government officials. [SB-190]
Amend KRS 83A.030 to establish guidelines for changing the number of legislative body members in mayor-council form of government; amend KRS 83A.040 to allow submission of resignation via electronic mail, establish effective date of resignation if none is provided by the resignation itself; amend KRS 83A.045 to require that any ordinance eliminating a nonpartisan primary or repealing an ordinance eliminating a nonpartisan primary be filed with the county clerk in the year prior to the year in which city elections are to be held; amend KRS 83A.100
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SB-190: AN ACT relating to actions of government officials.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Mills
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 114) on 03/27/2023
AN ACT relating to elections. [SB-232]
Amend KRS 120.015 to insert gender-neutral language; amend KRS 120.055 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 120.065 to insert gender-neutral language and make technical corrections; amend KRS 120.075 to remove the requirement for a supersedeas bond; amend KRS 120.095 to revise procedures on recounts for primary elections; amend KRS 120.185 to revise procedures on recounts for regular elections.
SB-232: AN ACT relating to elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adrienne Southworth
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/23/2023
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights. [SB-164]
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights three years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
SB-164: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Neal
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/21/2023
AN ACT relating to voter registration. [HB-358]
Amend KRS 116.045 to change the voter registration book closing deadline to twenty-one days before any primary, general, or special election; amend KRS 116.113 to require that the State Board of Elections remove voter names upon notification of death, incompetency, or felony conviction before the registration books are closed if the notifications are received within five days of the books closing.
HB-358: AN ACT relating to voter registration.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Smith
Introduced In House on 02/17/2023
AN ACT relating to a property tax installment payment program. [HB-339]
Create a new section in KRS Chapter 134 to establish a quarterly installment payment program; define terms; provide installment payment calculation guidelines; require specific property tax information be sent to the taxpayer through notifications or made accessible through an electronic system; allow an administrative fee up to three percent; disallow two percent discount for early payment of taxes if taxes paid under quarterly installment payment program; prohibit collection of penalties and interest on installment payments; require the Department
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HB-339: AN ACT relating to a property tax installment payment program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josie Raymond
Introduced In House on 02/16/2023
AN ACT relating to the regulation of motor vehicles. [SB-157]
Amend KRS 186A.040 to establish insurance notification requirements and conditions for when an individual's motor vehicle registration must be revoked or a license plate surrendered; establish circumstances for when an affidavit may be submitted in lieu of proof of insurance; repeal notifications to the county attorney; require the Transportation Cabinet to prepare forms and provide a vehicle sticker under certain circumstances; prohibit towing by city, county, or local governments under certain circumstances; provide reinstatement fee; create a
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SB-157: AN ACT relating to the regulation of motor vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnnie Turner
To Transportation (s) on 02/21/2023