Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 41: AN ACT relating to public notices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 41 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to public notices. Primary sponsor: Matt Lehman (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Local Government (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 424.260 to make a technical correction and to increase the expenditure threshold for the advertising requirement from $40,000 to $60,000; exempt vehicles and installed vehicle equipment from the bidding requirement; allow an alternative publication procedure for the advertisement; amend KRS 424.145 to remove the population restriction and allow any city, county, special district, school district, or special purpose governmental entity to use the alternative publication procedures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House