SB52

AN ACT relating to ensuring fair permitting and licensing practices.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

Kentucky SB52 aims to ensure fair permitting and licensing practices by shifting the burden of persuasion to public agencies in certain hearings and.

Kentucky SB52 introduces measures to ensure fair permitting and licensing practices by placing the burden of persuasion on public agencies in hearings related to license or permit denials, modifications, suspensions, and fee impositions. It also allows for the use of depositions in such hearings if a witness cannot attend. The bill mandates that public agencies specify criteria for approval in clear and unambiguous language and requires them to approve or deny applications within 30 days or at a specific time prescribed by law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–5 · Feb 24
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3847

30 Yea

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5 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 PM

House Committee On State Government

Feb 12

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On Economic Development, Tourism, And Labor

History

Apr 15

House

floor amendment (3) filed

Apr 15

House

taken from the Orders of the Day

Apr 15

House

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)