AN ACT relating to open meetings. [HB-453]
Amend KRS 61.810, relating to exceptions for open meetings for any public agency, to include within the exceptions any state or local law, in addition to laws under KRS Chapter 45A or 56, where a group is established to select a successful bidder for an award of a local contract;amend KRS 61.826, relating to video teleconferencing, to require any public agency to provide specific information regarding where any member of the media or public may view the meeting electronically; require the identification of a primary physical location of the video
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HB-453: AN ACT relating to open meetings.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jonathan Dixon
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 37) on 03/25/2022
AN ACT relating to local government. [HB-399]
Amend KRS 42.455 to delete requirements for a public hearing and notifications concerning public hearings by a local government receiving economic development funds; require local governments to provide for public input into the expenditure of public funds for economic development; amend KRS 91A.040 to change audit deadlines from February to March and reporting deadlines from March to April; increase exemption for city audit from $75,000 to $150,000; require that if a city claims the exemption for 4 years, an attestation of engagement must be prepared
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HB-399: AN ACT relating to local government.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Fleming
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 103) on 04/08/2022
Relating To The Board Of Education. [HB-2252]
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Makes board member attendance at community forums permitted interactions under certain circumstances. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the legislature on implementing open forums at board of education meetings. (HD1)
HB-2252: Relating To The Board Of Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Gvr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 197-22) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Edn. on 02/10/2022
Relating To The Sunshine Law. [SB-3219]
Provides that the mandatory disclosure of the names of persons who are physically with a board member attending a remote board meeting applies only to the disclosure of the names of adults, and not minors, who are physically with the board member at a nonpublic location, unless the minor has a personal business, property, or financial interest with any issue before the board. Takes effect 7/1/2022. (CD1)
SB-3219: Relating To The Sunshine Law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Act 177, On 06/27/2022 (gov. Msg. No. 1278). on 06/27/2022
Relating To The Sunshine Law. [HB-2025]
Provides that the mandatory disclosure of the names of persons who are physically with a board member attending a remote board meeting applies only to the disclosure of the names of adults, and not minors, who are physically with the board member at a nonpublic location, unless the minor has a private interest with any issue before the board. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2)
HB-2025: Relating To The Sunshine Law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima
Referred To Jdc. on 03/11/2022
Relating To The Board Of Education. [SB-2334]
Requires the board of education to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items at the end of board meetings. Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires a report to the legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)
SB-2334: Relating To The Board Of Education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Edn With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, Mckelvey, Ohno Excused (4). on 03/18/2022
AN ACT relating to merchant electric generating facilities and declaring an emergency. [SB-69]
Amend KRS 278.212 to prohibit an electrical interconnection with a merchant electric generating facility that either operates at an aggregate capacity in excess of 10 megawatts or occupies in aggregate 10 acres or more of land until the plans for the electrical interconnection have been filed with the Public Service Commission; amend KRS 278.216 to prohibit a utility from beginning construction on an electric generating facility that either operates at an aggregate capacity in excess of 10 megawatts or occupies in aggregate 10 acres or more of land
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SB-69: AN ACT relating to merchant electric generating facilities and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Hornback
Floor Amendment (4) Filed To Committee Substitute on 02/24/2022
Relating To The Board Of Education. [SB-467]
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. (SD1)
SB-467: Relating To The Board Of Education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
Relating To The Board Of Education. [HB-608]
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the legislature on implementing open forums. Eliminates the superintendent of education as a voting member constituting the public employer for the purpose of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with personnel of the department of education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
HB-608: Relating To The Board Of Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021