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SB 13

AN ACT relating to planning commission membership.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Deneen and 7 co-sponsors

SB 13 would change who can serve on Kentucky planning commissions and how members are appointed, potentially altering representation, qualifications, and term rules.

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Bill Summary · SB 13

Overview

SB 13 is a Kentucky Senate bill from the 2026 Regular Session concerning the composition or governance of a planning commission. The available action history indicates the bill moves through standard committee and floor processes, with initial introduction in January 2026 and passage out of the Senate (3rd reading) on January 22, 2026, before moving to the House Committee on Committees.

Main purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to modify the membership structure of a planning commission. While the precise changes are not detailed in the provided record, the focus is on who may serve on the commission and how vacancies or appointments are handled, potentially affecting representation, qualifications, term lengths, or appointment authority.

Key provisions and changes (as implied)

  • Membership composition: SB 13 likely specifies the number of members, and the classes or categories of membership (e.g., elected officials, citizen members, ex officio members).
  • Appointment process: Provisions may govern how members are appointed (e.g., by the mayor, city/county officials, or specific boards) and requirements for eligibility.
  • Term lengths and turnover: The bill could establish term limits or staggered terms to ensure continuity.
  • Qualifications: Minimum qualifications or disqualifications for planning commission members (e.g., residency, expertise in planning, land use, or related fields).
  • Removal or vacancies: Procedures for removal, resignation, and filling vacancies to maintain or restore a full commission.
  • Compliance and reporting: Any reporting or compliance requirements tied to membership or board operations.

Note: The exact text of the provisions is not provided in the action history. The above reflects typical components of a bill addressing planning commission membership.

Who would be affected

  • Planning commissions in Kentucky jurisdictions that operate under state law or under statutes referenced by SB 13.
  • Local government officials responsible for appointments to planning commissions.
  • Prospective and current planning commissioners, who may face new eligibility criteria, terms, or appointment processes.
  • Municipal or county staff involved in appointments, administration, or oversight of planning commission activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: January 6, 2026 (Senate).
  • Senate committee action: Initially referred to Committee on Committees (S) on January 6, 2026.
  • Policy review: Subsequent committee referrals and readings occurred through January 2026, including a vote on third reading in the Senate on January 22, 2026, with a 3–0 result.
  • House progression: The bill was received in the Kentucky House on January 23, 2026, and sent to the Committee on Committees (H) for consideration, indicating it is at the initial stage of House deliberation after Senate passage.
  • Next steps: If the House approves, any conferral on differences between House and Senate versions would proceed, followed by enrollment and potential signature by the governor.

Potential impacts to monitor

  • Changes in eligibility or appointment authority could shift how planning commissions are staffed, potentially affecting representation and expertise.
  • Longer or staggered terms may influence continuity and institutional knowledge within commissions.
  • Streamlined or formalized vacancy procedures could affect how quickly vacancies are filled and how vacancies are handled during transitions.

If you have access to the bill’s actual text or a bill digest, I can provide a more precise, line-by-line summary of the specific provisions and any fiscal or regulatory implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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