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KY SB352

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Wheeler

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 154.10-040 to change the Secretary of the Cabinet for Economic Development from serving at the pleasure of the Governor to serving at the pleasure of the board
  • Requires the board to set qualifications, employ a national search firm, and conduct a nationwide search to identify 3 candidates for the secretary position
  • Governor selects the secretary from the 3 submitted candidates, with option to reject the first list and request 3 additional names
  • Secretary must have significant experience and an established reputation as an economic development professional
  • Updates statute language to include gender-neutral pronoun references ("he or she")

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to economic development.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees3/2/2026

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