Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 70: AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 70 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board. Primary sponsor: Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): delivered to Secretary of State.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 7A.220 to amend the membership and membership qualifications of the Public Pension Oversight Board by adding the chairs or vice chairs of the Senate State & Local Government Standing Committee and House State Government Standing Committee to the board, adding the State Treasurer to the membership, removing 1 of the gubernatorial appointees from the membership, and amending "retirement experience" requirements for appointed members to include experience in retirement plan management or policy by a former elected official; make technical and conforming changes; amend KRS 7A.255 to require the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority to annually report line of duty death benefit payments to the Public Pension Oversight Board in addition to line of duty disability benefit payments; make technical amendments; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- delivered to Secretary of State
- Vetoed
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 97-1
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to State Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
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