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KY HB432
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Neighbors
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends KRS 45A.380 (local agency procurement) and KRS 424.260 (public bidding requirements) to add these new exceptions
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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