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KY HB432

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Neighbors

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows local public agencies to purchase used vehicles and used equipment through noncompetitive negotiation if the purchase price does not exceed 75% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price for comparable new items

  • Exempts used vehicle and used equipment purchases from the $40,000 newspaper advertisement bidding requirement for cities, counties, districts, sheriffs, and county clerks, provided the 75% MSRP threshold is met

  • Amends KRS 45A.380 (local agency procurement) and KRS 424.260 (public bidding requirements) to add these new exceptions

  • Maintains existing exemptions for perishable foods sold at public auction or through sealed bids from bidding requirements

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to local purchasing.

Local Government

Last Action

to State & Local Government (S)

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/9/2026
Committee on Committees2/12/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Local Government1/28/2026
Committee On Committees1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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