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KY SB352
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Wheeler
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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
Full Bill Text
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