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KY SB70

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Higdon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Public Pension Oversight Board from 23 to 25 members, effective January 1, 2027, by increasing both House and Senate appointees from 4 to 5 members each

  • Adds the State Treasurer (or designee) as a new member of the board

  • Reduces Governor's appointments from 2 individuals to 1 individual who must be a CFA with 10+ years investment experience or possess 10+ years retirement experience

  • Expands the definition of "retirement experience" to include former elected officials with relevant experience in retirement or pension plan management or policy

  • Requires reporting on disability and death benefits to be broken down by system, benefit type (disablement or death), and retirement position type (hazardous vs. nonhazardous)

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (H)

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee On Committees2/23/2026
Rules2/19/2026
State & Local Government2/9/2026
Committee on Committees1/12/2026

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