All Roll Calls
Yes: 84 • No: 7
KentuckySB 402026 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT relating to public library district boards of trustees.
Sponsored By: Gary Boswell (Republican)
Passed
Boards And CommissionsCountiesCounty Judges/ExecutiveLibrariesLocal GovernmentLocal Mandate
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gary Boswell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Aaron Reed
Republican • Senate
Craig Richardson
Republican • Senate
Donald Douglas
Republican • Senate
Greg Elkins
Republican • Senate
Lindsey Tichenor
Republican • Senate
Matt Nunn
Republican • Senate
Nick Wilson
Republican • House
Phillip Wheeler
Republican • Senate
Robby Mills
Republican • Senate
Scott Madon
Republican • Senate
Steve Rawlings
Republican • Senate
Stephen West
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/19/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 84 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Delete original provisions; amend KRS 173.490 and 173.730 to allow the county judge/executive of a county that has adopted an alternative appointment process to fill vacancies on a library board after receiving 1 recommendation from the board; allow the county judge/executive to appoint a person other than the person recommended by the board; make technical changes to the appointment process.
4/2/2026became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 13)
4/2/2026filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
3/27/2026delivered to Governor
3/20/2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
3/20/2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
3/20/2026received in Senate
3/20/2026Senate3rd reading, passed 84-7
3/19/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026
3/18/2026reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
3/17/2026returned to Local Government (H)
3/13/2026House1st reading
3/13/2026taken from Local Government (H)
3/13/2026Houseto Local Government (H)
3/5/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
1/27/2026Housereceived in House
1/27/2026House3rd reading, passed with 34-1 Committee Substitute (1)
1/23/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
1/22/20262nd reading, to Rules
1/22/2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
1/21/2026to State & Local Government (S)
1/12/2026Senateto Committee on Committees (S)
1/7/2026Senateintroduced in Senate
1/7/2026Senate
Bill Text
Current
1/23/2026
Introduced
11/18/2025
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