KY HB10

Within 180 days before a gubernatorial inauguration, the Attorney General must review and approve or disapprove any executive branch litigation settlement exceeding $1,000,000, in consultation with the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary.

Former unclassified executive branch employees appointed to classified service positions within 18 months prior to a gubernatorial inauguration must serve a 24-month probationary period and receive no hiring or reemployment preferences.

During the 180 days preceding a gubernatorial inauguration, executive branch agencies may only execute or renew noncompetitive contracts when both the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary and State Treasurer certify an emergency condition exists.

Public records from the 12 months prior to inauguration covering contracts, board appointments, permits, pardons, employee pay changes, litigation, and campaign donations must be preserved and made available to the Governor-elect and transition team.

Knowingly violating record preservation requirements during the transition period constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, with the Attorney General granted concurrent jurisdiction to enforce compliance.