HB569Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to designation of special judges and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Stephanie Dietz, District 65
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 26A.020 to establish that any person may submit an affidavit to the Attorney General asserting that an assigned judge cannot impartially preside in a pending action; authorize the Attorney General to determine if the impartiality of the judge may reasonably be questioned; authorize the Attorney General to submit the affidavit to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who shall determine whether to appoint a special judge.
Where it stands
to Committee on Committees (S)
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 269 · March 17, 2026
75
Yes
16
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
3rd reading, passed 75-16 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
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