SB 257: AN ACT relating to the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Retain original provisions, except, make technical changes to provisions regarding funds available to the Auditor; amend KRS 43.010 to expand the definition of "state agency"; amend KRS 43.030 to rename the assistant auditor the deputy auditor and revise qualifications; amend KRS 43.050 to revise duties of the Auditor to make special audits and investigations if requested; amend KRS 43.080 to include gender-neutral language and expand the auditor's authority regarding investigations; amend KRS 43.990 to include agency premises as an area subject to examination; establish procedures for adjudication of guilt for disobedience of subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, and refusal to testify.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 6, 2025to Committee on Committees (H)
2. March 6, 2025received in House
3. March 5, 20253rd reading, passed 32-6 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
4. March 4, 2025floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
5. March 4, 2025posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 05, 2025
6. March 4, 2025reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
7. February 28, 2025returned to State & Local Government (S)
8. February 28, 20252nd reading
9. February 28, 2025taken from State & Local Government (S)
10. February 27, 2025returned to State & Local Government (S)
11. February 27, 20251st reading
12. February 27, 2025taken from State & Local Government (S)

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