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SB2724Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 2006; Chapter 36 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 12 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lexington.

Passed

Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Subject to local approval, clarifies the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city; authorizes the mayor to suspend an employee; clarifies that office of mayor is a full-time position. - Amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten.

Where it stands

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66

May 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · April 15, 2026

31

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

  4. Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 4/15/2026

  5. Companion House Bill substituted

  6. Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66

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