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KY HB702
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Flannery
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AI Summary
- Counties with land area exceeding 750 square miles may authorize sheriffs and county clerks to establish branch offices in cities outside the county seat
- Fiscal court authorization is required for branch offices and for appointing deputies to staff them
- Deputy salaries, office rent, and other branch office expenses are treated as necessary expenses of the respective officers and paid according to existing law
- Branch offices may perform the same functions as county seat offices, but all records must be kept at the county seat
- Fiscal court determines branch office operating hours and duration of operation; sheriffs and county clerks remain liable on their bonds for funds collected at branch locations
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to local government.
Sheriffs
Last Action
returned to Local Government (H)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government3/2/2026
Committee On Committees2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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