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.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 269

75 Yea

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16 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary