SB315

AN ACT relating to the judiciary.

Introduced·3/2/26
Bill Text

Establishes a Judicial Council with specific members and roles within the Kentucky judiciary.

The bill creates a Judicial Council within the Kentucky judiciary, composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, four Circuit Judges, four District Judges, the president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks, three members from the State Bar of Kentucky, and the chairs of the Judiciary Committees of the House and Senate. The Chief Justice serves as chair, or a designee if unable. Members serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by the original appointing authority.

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History

Mar 2

Senate

introduced in Senate

Mar 2

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)