04RS SB70

SB70

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SB 70/LM (BR 988) - E. Harris, D. Boswell, G. Tapp

     AN ACT relating to levy and recall of taxes.
     Amend KRS 132.017 to clarify language, remove the requirement that petitions be organized by precinct, set forth the information that must be included on a petition, and add notification procedures and timelines for determination of the validity of the petition; amend KRS 132.100 to delete provisions relating to precinct requirements for petitions and to set forth the requirements for a petition; amend KRS 160.485 to clarify language, remove the requirement that petitions be organized by precinct, set forth the information that must be included on a petition, and add notification procedures and timelines for determination of the validity of the petition; amend KRS 160.597 to clarify language, remove the requirement that petitions be organized by precinct, set forth the information that must be included on a petition, and add notification procedures and timelines for determination of the validity of the petition.

SB 70 - AMENDMENTS


     SCS/LM - Retain provisions of original bill; standardize time during which petition must be filed; require that the filing of the petition be publicized; standardize petition requirements regarding number of signatures required; establish timelines for challenging a county clerk's certification of a petition; provide that the provisions of the Act shall apply to ordinances, orders, resolutions, or motions passed after July 15, 2004.

     SFA (1, E. Harris) - Allow 45 days for the filing of recall petitions; allow petitioners to request the clerk to advertise the formation of the committee if the petitioners pay for the advertisement; delete provisions that permitted the petition committee to correct a deficient petition.

     Jan 9-introduced in Senate
     Jan 14-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S)
     Jan 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Jan 29-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
     Feb 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 4, 2004
     Feb 4-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
     Feb 5-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
     Feb 9-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
     Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 29-5 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1)
     Feb 11-received in House
     Feb 12-to Local Government (H)
     Feb 23-reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H)


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