AN ACT relating to designation of special judges and declaring an emergency.
Engrossed on 3/18/26
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From the Legislature
Amend KRS 26A.020 to establish that any person may submit an affidavit to the Attorney General asserting that an assigned judge cannot impartially preside in a pending action; authorize the Attorney General to determine if the impartiality of the judge may reasonably be questioned; authorize the Attorney General to submit the affidavit to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who shall determine whether to appoint a special judge.
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Roll Call Votes
House: Veto Override RCS# 269
75 Yea
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Mar 11
10:00 AM
House Committee On Judiciary