KentuckyHB 3922026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to local public agency transactions.

Sponsored By: Michael Meredith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clearer city property appraisals and transfers

City officers or employees can appraise property using the latest national valuation. If no national standard exists, they may use a generally accepted method and must state it in the city’s written disposal file. A city can give a retired or incapacitated service animal to its primary handler or trainer at no cost.

Easier buying of police vehicles

Cities, urban-county and consolidated governments, and air boards can buy vehicles and installed equipment used only for law enforcement under an exemption. The buyer must get at least three quotes before purchase and keep records of them.

Flexible pricing in cooperative purchasing

When a cooperative contract has no fixed unit price, local agencies can use a discount, quote, formula, or other approved method set in the agreement. Agencies must keep records showing they followed the agreement’s procedures.

Higher small purchase limit for local governments

Local public agencies can use small-purchase steps for buys up to $50,000. Newspaper bid ads are only required at $50,000 and above. Beginning January 1, 2030, both limits rise by $10,000 every five years. The Finance and Administration Cabinet announces and posts the current amounts. Agencies must keep written small-purchase procedures available to the public.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Michael Meredith
Republican • House

Cosponsors

George Brown Jr.
Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2026