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Legislative Updates

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The 2025 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly began on January 7. Part I lasts four days (through January 10). Following a three-week break, the General Assembly reconvenes for Part II on February 4. This is a 30-day session that concludes on March 28.

2025 Regular Session

Part 1 of the Regular Session concluded on Friday, January 10, 2025.  The General Assembly will reconvene for Part 2 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Highlights from Part 1 include:   

  • The Governor gave his annual State of the Commonwealth Address on Wednesday. Click here to watch and here to read.  
  • The Public Pension Oversight Board has a new Co-Chair, Rep. Walker Thomas, in addition to some new members.
  • Both bills KPPA supports were introduced on the first day of the session: 
    • House Bill 30: Kentucky Public Pensions Authority Pension Spiking Provisions
    • House Bill 71: Kentucky Public Pensions Authority Reorganization

KPPA is currently tracking multiple bills:   

​​​​​​​​L​egislative​ Tracking​

Du​​ring legislative sessions, KPPA tracks proposed legislation of importance to the systems and their members a​​s the legislation moves through the process.

We provide an overview of the most significant bills and resolutions passed this Session that will have an impact on the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).

​​​​​​​​If you're interested in the legislative process you can always watch committee meetings and the proceedings of both chambers live on KET whenever the General Assembly is in session.​

You can click below to see a graphic showing the legislative process in the Kentucky General Assembly.

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These legislative summaries are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice regarding the legislative meaning, purpose, intent, application or administration of a particular statutory change.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the impact of a particular piece of legislation, please contact the Legislative Research Commission or a qualified attorney. If you have questions regarding your Kentucky Public Pensions Authority benefits, please contact us by email​;or by telephone at (800) 928-4646.

Public Pension Oversight Board Materials

The Public Pension Oversight Board assists the General Assembly with its review, analysis, and oversight of the administration, benefits, investments, funding, laws and administrative regulations, and legislation pertaining to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.

Find PPOB meeting materials on the ​​​Kentucky Legislative Research Commission ​(LRC)​'s Public Pension Oversight Board page.​

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