SB41

AN ACT relating to the levy of an ad valorem tax rate.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Kentucky SB41 amends tax rate procedures for local governments and school districts.

Kentucky SB41 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to modify procedures for levying ad valorem tax rates by local governments and school districts. The bill requires public hearings and advertisements for tax rates exceeding the compensating tax rate. It also outlines procedures for petitioning to recall tax rates and mandates that certain tax rates be subject to voter approval. The changes apply to various local entities, including county fiscal courts, city governments, and school boards. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–9 · Mar 10
Current
Committee On Committees
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3895

26 Yea

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9 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

History

Mar 10

House

received in House

Mar 10

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

Mar 9

Senate

3rd reading, passed 26-9