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KentuckySB 1492026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to the office of county treasurer.

Sponsored By: Greg Elkins (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CountiesCourts, FiscalFinancial ResponsibilityLocal GovernmentPublic Officers And EmployeesLocal Mandate

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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

County treasurer terms, hiring, and deputies

The fiscal court must appoint a county treasurer by June 30 every four years. Each term is four years and starts July 1 after the Section 99 election. If the regular June meeting does not occur, the county judge/executive must call a meeting before June ends. A treasurer must be a Kentucky citizen and be at least 25, or have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited school. The treasurer must take the constitutional oath before the fiscal court and post a bond with an authorized surety; the county may pay the bond premium. The fiscal court may also appoint a deputy treasurer to serve at its pleasure under the treasurer’s supervision, who can perform all duties as allowed and must also take the oath and post a bond; the county may pay that premium.

Short-term acting treasurers and reinstatement

If the treasurer cannot serve for more than five days, or the office is vacant, the fiscal court may name an acting treasurer. The acting role can last up to 60 days or until the term ends, whichever comes first. If 60 days pass without a return, the court must appoint a treasurer for the rest of the term. If there is doubt about return, a licensed doctor acceptable to both sides must review; if the doctor clears the treasurer, reinstatement happens within 10 days. After reinstatement, the acting treasurer stops, turns over records to the county judge/executive, and settles accounts within 30 days. The fiscal court may remove a treasurer or acting treasurer for neglect of duty, incompetency, or dishonesty.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Elkins

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 123 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 85 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/13/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 128)

    4/13/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    4/1/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. received in Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 85-0

    4/1/2026House

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026

    3/31/2026House

  8. floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed

    3/26/2026House

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/25/2026House

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/24/2026House

  11. to Local Government (H)

    3/19/2026House

  12. to Committee on Committees (H)

    3/17/2026House

  13. received in House

    3/17/2026House

  14. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/13/2026Senate

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026

    3/12/2026Senate

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/12/2026Senate

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/11/2026Senate

  18. to State & Local Government (S)

    3/9/2026Senate

  19. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/2/2026Senate

  20. introduced in Senate

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/13/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    3/13/2026

    PDF

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