SB278Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police.
Introduced by Aaron Reed, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend KRS 16.060 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to authorize officers of the department to engage in certain types of law enforcement-related off-duty employment; require the commissioner to establish policies and procedures for off-duty employment; amend KRS 16.070 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to establish policies and procedures related to the use of uniforms, equipment, and facilities for off-duty employment; amend KRS 44.045 to allow officers of the Department of Kentucky State Police to use motor vehicles with regular license plates for off-duty employment.
Where it stands
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 332 · March 26, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
5
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 | Absent |
| 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 Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026
3rd reading, passed 29-6
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026
3rd reading, passed 95-0
received in Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 60)
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