KY HB742

Amends KRS 148.056 to add gender-inclusive language ("or her," "or she") throughout the statute governing park rangers employed by the Department of Parks

Commissioner of parks retains discretionary authority to employ and commission park rangers to secure parks property and maintain law and order

Commissioned park rangers possess full peace officer powers on all parks property and public highways traversing such property, with the same authority as sheriffs, constables, and police officers

Park rangers are exempt from the 2-year county residency requirement and must file photographs and affidavits only with the Franklin County clerk

Commissioned park rangers must execute a bond under KRS 62.170 for faithful and lawful performance of duties