HB754

AN ACT relating to the terms of members of city legislative bodies.

Introduced·2/25/26
Bill Text

Adjusts terms of office for city legislative body members and mayors in Kentucky.

This bill amends the terms of office for city legislative body members and mayors in Kentucky. It sets the term of legislative body members in cities with populations of twelve thousand or greater to four years, effective from January 1, 2027. It also mandates that mayors in these cities serve four-year terms. The bill outlines procedures for filling vacancies in the office of mayor or the legislative body, including appointments by the Governor if vacancies are not filled within thirty days.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 4

House

to Local Government (H)

Feb 25

House

introduced in House

Feb 25

House

to Committee on Committees (H)