Kentucky · HB490

AN ACT relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions and declaring an emergency.

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Sponsors: 5
Votes: Apr 14
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Description

Amend KRS 164.360, 164.230, and 164.830 to allow for the removal of faculty members at public postsecondary education institutions for bona fide financial reasons; require the boards of regents and trustees of the institutions to establish the process for removal based on financial reasons with specified parameters; EMERGENCY.

Subjects

Education, HigherEffective Dates, EmergencyUniversities And CollegesBoards And Commissions

Progress

IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 27, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 10, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 11, 2026
PassedFeb 17, 2026
Committee said yesMar 26, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
VetoedApr 13, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 14, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 14, 2026
Veto overriddenApr 14, 2026

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