An act relating to the Kentucky State Police and declaring an emergency.
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Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State Police and declaring an emergency.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Amend KRS 16.197 to allow an individual previously appointed to Trooper R Class or commercial vehicle enforcement officer R class to return to service with the Department of Kentucky State Police after 1 month of separation from service but no more than 60 months following the individual's latest separation date from service.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Jan 15, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 15, 2026
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) · Jan 28, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Jan 29, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Jan 30, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 03 2026 · Jan 30, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed · Feb 2, 2026
3rd reading · Feb 3, 2026
floor amendment (1) withdrawn · Feb 3, 2026
passed 38-0 · Feb 3, 2026
received in House · Feb 4, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Feb 4, 2026
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · Mar 20, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Mar 24, 2026
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed · Mar 24, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 25, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026 · Mar 25, 2026
3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 26, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 27, 2026
to Rules (S) · Mar 27, 2026
taken from Rules · Mar 27, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 27, 2026
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 27, 2026
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title) · Mar 31, 2026
passed 38-0 · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 31, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 31, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 63) · Apr 9, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/09/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 63).