HB 754 Kentucky House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the funding of lawsuits instituted by the Commonwealth.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to prohibit an executive branch official from expending any appropriations or funds, including the use of state time or resources to challenge any action of the federal government without the written consent of the Attorney General; require the Attorney General to represent the Commonwealth in all litigation pertaining to federal government actions; prohibit the Governor from taking a position on legal actions against the federal government without the written consent of the Attorney General; allow the Attorney General to bring a civil action to enjoin the Governor or an executive branch official alleged to have violated this Act; require the office of the Governor or an executive branch official reimburse the Attorney General for any costs involving the lawsuit if the Governor or an executive branch official is found to have violated this Act; allow for removal of an executive branch official found to have violated this Act; waive immunity under certain conditions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
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Feb 19, 2025
House · Referred to committee
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Feb 19, 2025
House · Introduced
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T.J. Roberts
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