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ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION

KRS tit. III, ch. 12
in effect

KRS 12.010 Definitions

12.010. Definitions In this chapter, and throughout the Kentucky Revised Statutes where applicable and appropriate unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Organizational unit" means any unit of organization in the executive branch of the state government that is not an administrative body, including but not limited to any agency, program cabinet, department, bureau, division, section or office; (2) "Department" means that basic unit of administrative organization of state government, by whatever name called, designated by statute or by statutorily authorized executive action as a "department," such organization to be headed by a commissioner; (3) "Division" means a major subdivision of a department established by statute or by statutorily authorized administrative action, such to be headed by a director; (4) "Branch" means a small grouping of logical workforce personnel, such to be headed by a manager; (5) "Section" means a smaller grouping within a branch, such to be headed by a supervisor; (6) "Unit" means the smallest grouping of coordinated employees, such to be headed by a leader; (7) "Office" means a staff support or administrative function and shall be a major subdivision of a program cabinet only, such to be headed by an executive director; (8) "Administrative body" means any multi-member body in the executive branch of the state government, including but not limited to any board, council, commission, committee, authority or corporation, but does not include "branch," "section," "unit" or "office"; (9) "Program cabinet" means a group of departments, or departments and administrative bodies, designated by statute or statutorily authorized executive action as a "program cabinet." Effective: July 15, 1982 History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 447, sec. 1, effective April 12, 1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. I, sec. 4. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-69. Legislative Research Commission Note. This section was amended by two 1982 Acts which do not appear to be in conflict and have been compiled together.

KRS 12.015 Administrative bodies to be included in department or program cabinet

12.015. Administrative bodies to be included in department or program cabinet Unless specifically provided otherwise, each administrative body established by statute or statutorily authorized executive action shall be included for administrative purposes in an existing department or program cabinet. When an administrative body is established and the law establishing it does not specify the department or program cabinet within which the body is to be included, the Governor shall assign the body to an existing department or program cabinet in accordance with this chapter. Effective: January 1, 1984 History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 447, sec. 4, effective January 1, 1984. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 4, Art. I, sec. 5. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 2.

KRS 12.020 Enumeration of departments, program cabinets, and administrative bodies

12.020. Enumeration of departments, program cabinets, and administrative bodies Departments, program cabinets and their departments, and the respective major administrative bodies that they include are enumerated in this section. It is not intended that this enumeration of administrative bodies be all-inclusive. Every authority, board, bureau, interstate compact, commission, committee, conference, council, office, or any other form of organization shall be included in or attached to the department or program cabinet in which they are included or to which they are attached by statute or statutorily authorized executive order; except in the case of the Personnel Board and where the attached department or administrative body is headed by a constitutionally elected officer, the attachment shall be solely for the purpose of dissemination of information and coordination of activities and shall not include any authority over the functions, personnel, funds, equipment, facilities, or records of the department or administrative body. I. Cabinet for General Government - Departments headed by elected officers: (1) The Governor. (2) Lieutenant Governor. (3) Department of State. (a) Secretary of State. (b) Board of Elections. (c) Registry of Election Finance. (4) Department of Law. (a) Attorney General. (5) Department of the Treasury. (a) Treasurer. (6) Department of Agriculture. (a) Commissioner of Agriculture. (b) Agricultural Development Board. (c) Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. (7) Auditor of Public Accounts. (a) Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman. II. Program cabinets headed by appointed officers: (1) Justice and Public Safety Cabinet: (a) Department of Kentucky State Police. 1. Office of Administrative Services. a. Division of Operational Support. b. Division of Management Services. 2. Office of Operations. a. Division of West Troops. b. Division of East Troops. c. Division of Special Enforcement. d. Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. 3. Office of Technical Services. a. Division of Forensic Sciences. b. Division of Electronic Services. c. Division of Records Management. (b) Department of Criminal Justice Training. (c) Department of Corrections. (d) Department of Juvenile Justice. (e) Office of the Secretary. (f) Office of Drug Control Policy. (g) Office of Legal Services. (h) Office of the Kentucky State Medical Examiner. (i) Parole Board. (j) Kentucky State Corrections Commission. (k) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Services. (l) Office of Human Resource Management. 1. Division of Human Resource Administration. 2. Division of Employee Management. (m) Department of Public Advocacy. (n) Office of Communications. 1. Information Technology Services Division. (o) Office of Financial Management Services. 1. Division of Financial Management. (p) Grants Management Division. (2) Energy and Environment Cabinet: (a) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. 2. Office of Legal Services. a. Legal Division I. b. Legal Division II. 3. Office of Administrative Hearings. 4. Office of Communication. 5. Mine Safety Review Commission. 6. Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves. 7. Kentucky Public Service Commission. (b) Department for Environmental Protection. 1. Office of the Commissioner. 2. Division for Air Quality. 3. Division of Water. 4. Division of Environmental Program Support. 5. Division of Waste Management. 6. Division of Enforcement. 7. Division of Compliance Assistance. (c) Department for Natural Resources. 1. Office of the Commissioner. 2. Division of Mine Permits. 3. Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement. 4. Division of Abandoned Mine Lands. 5. Division of Oil and Gas. 6. Division of Mine Safety. 7. Division of Forestry. 8. Division of Conservation. 9. Office of the Reclamation Guaranty Fund. (d) Office of Energy Policy. 1. Division of Energy Assistance. (e) Office of Administrative Services. 1. Division of Human Resources Management. 2. Division of Financial Management. 3. Division of Information Services. (3) Public Protection Cabinet. (a) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Communications and Public Outreach. 2. Office of Legal Services. a. Insurance Legal Division. b. Alcoholic Beverage Control Legal Division. c. Housing, Buildings and Construction Legal Division. d. Financial Institutions Legal Division. e. Professional Licensing Legal Division. 3. Office of Administrative Hearings. 4. Office of Administrative Services. a. Division of Human Resources. b. Division of Fiscal Responsibility. (b) Office of Claims and Appeals. 1. Board of Tax Appeals. 2. Board of Claims. 3. Crime Victims Compensation Board. (c) Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission. (d) Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 1. Division of Distilled Spirits. 2. Division of Malt Beverages. 3. Division of Enforcement. 4. Division of Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor Product Licensing. (e) Department of Financial Institutions. 1. Division of Depository Institutions. 2. Division of Non-Depository Institutions. 3. Division of Securities. (f) Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. 1. Division of Fire Prevention. 2. Division of Plumbing. 3. Division of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. 4. Division of Building Code Enforcement. (g) Department of Insurance. 1. Division of Health and Life Insurance and Managed Care. 2. Division of Property and Casualty Insuranc e. 3. Division of Administrative Services. 4. Division of Financial Standards and Examination. 5. Division of Licensing. 6. Division of Insurance Fraud Investigation. 7. Division of Consumer Protection. (h) Department of Professional Licensing. 1. Real Estate Authority. 2. Division of Real Property Boards. (4) Transportation Cabinet: (a) Department of Highways. 1. Office of Project Development. 2. Office of Project Delivery and Preservation. 3. Office of Highway Safety. 4. Highway District Offices One through Twelve. (b) Department of Vehicle Regulation. (c) Department of Aviation. (d) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid. 1. Office of Local Programs. 2. Office of Rural and Secondary Roads. (e) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Public Affairs. 2. Office for Civil Rights and Small Business Development. 3. Office of Budget and Fiscal Management. 4. Office of Inspector General. 5. Secretary's Office of Safety. (f) Office of Support Services. (g) Office of Transportation Delivery. (h) Office of Audits. (i) Office of Human Resource Management. (j) Office of Information Technology. (k) Office of Legal Services. (5) Cabinet for Economic Development: (a) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Legal Services. 2. Department for Business and Community Development. a. Development and Retention Division – West Kentucky. b. Development, Retention, and Administrative Division – Central and East Kentucky. c. Community and Workforce Development Division. 3. Department for Financial Service s. a. Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. b. Finance and Personnel Division. c. IT and Resource Management Division. d. Compliance Division. e. Program Administration Division. f. Bluegrass State Skills Corporation. g. The GRANT Commission. 4. Office of Strategy and Public Affairs. a. Marketing and Communications Division. b. Research and Strategy Division. 5. Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. a. Commission on Small Busines s Innovation and Advocacy. 6. Kentucky Film Office. a. Kentucky Film Leadership Council. (6) Cabinet for Health and Family Services: (a) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Public Affairs. 2. Office of Legal Services. 3. Office of Inspector General. 4. Office of Human Resource Management. 5. Office of Finance and Budget. 6. Office of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. 7. Office of Administrative Services. 8. Office of Application Technology Services. 9. Office of Data Analytics. 10. Office of Medical Cannabis. a. Division of Enforcement and Compliance. b. Division of Licensure and Access. (b) Department for Public Health. (c) Department for Medicaid Services. (d) Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. (e) Department for Aging and Independent Living. (f) Department for Community Based Services. (g) Department for Family Resource Centers and Volunteer Services. (7) Finance and Administration Cabinet: (a) Office of the Secretary. (b) Office of the Inspector General. (c) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. (d) Office of General Counsel. (e) Office of the Controller. (f) Office of Administrative Services. (g) Office of Policy and Audit. (h) Department for Facilities and Support Services. (i) Department of Revenue. (j) Commonwealth Office of Technology. (k) State Property and Buildings Commission. (l) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Contract Compliance. (m) Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems. (n) Commonwealth Credit Union. (o) State Investment Commission. (p) Kentucky Housing Corporation. (q) Kentucky Local Correctional Facilities Construction Authority. (r) Kentucky Turnpike Authority. (s) Historic Properties Advisory Commission. (t) Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. (u) Kentucky River Authority. (v) Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System Board of Trustees. (w) Executive Branch Ethics Commission. (x) Office of Fleet Management. (y) Kentucky Communications Network Authority. (8) Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: (a) Kentucky Department of Tourism. 1. Division of Tourism Services. 2. Division of Marketing and Administration. 3. Division of Communications and Promotions. (b) Kentucky Department of Parks. 1. Division of Information Technology. 2. Division of Human Resources. 3. Division of Financial Operations. 4. Division of Purchasing. 5. Division of Facilities. 6. Division of Park Operations. 7. Division of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service. 8. Division of Engagement. 9. Division of Food Services. 10. Division of Rangers. (c) Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. 1. Division of Law Enforcement. 2. Division of Administrative Services. 3. Division of Engineering, Infrastructure, and Technology. 4. Division of Fisheries. 5. Division of Information and Education. 6. Division of Wildlife. 7. Division of Marketing. (d) Kentucky Horse Park. 1. Division of Support Services. 2. Division of Buildings and Grounds. 3. Division of Operational Services. (e) Kentucky State Fair Board. 1. Office of Administrative and Information Technology Services. 2. Office of Human Resources and Access Control. 3. Division of Expositions. 4. Division of Kentucky Exposition Center Operations. 5. Division of Kentucky International Convention Center. 6. Division of Public Relations and Media. 7. Division of Venue Services. 8. Division of Personnel Management and Staff Development. 9. Division of Sales. 10. Division of Security and Traffic Control. 11. Division of Information Technology. 12. Division of the Louisville Arena. 13. Division of Fiscal and Contract Management. 14. Division of Access Control. (f) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Finance. 2. Office of Government Relations and Administration. (g) Office of Legal Affairs. (h) Office of Human Resources. (i) Office of Public Affairs and Constituent Services. (j) Office of Arts and Cultural Heritage. (k) Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission. (l) Kentucky Foundation for the Arts. (m) Kentucky Humanities Council. (n) Kentucky Heritage Council. (o) Kentucky Arts Council. (p) Kentucky Historical Society. 1. Division of Museums. 2. Division of Oral History and Educational Outreach. 3. Division of Research and Publications. 4. Division of Administration. (q) Kentucky Center for the Arts. 1. Division of Governor's School for the Arts. (r) Kentucky Artisans Center at Berea. (s) Northern Kentucky Convention Center. (t) Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center. (9) Personnel Cabinet: (a) Office of the Secretary. (b) Department of Human Resources Administration. (c) Office of Employee Relations. (d) Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority. (e) Office of Administrative Services. (f) Office of Legal Services. (g) Governmental Services Center. (h) Department of Employee Insurance. (i) Office of Diversity, Equality, and Training. (j) Office of Public Affairs. (10) Education and Labor Cabinet: (a) Office of the Secretary. 1. Office of Legal Services. a. Workplace Standards Legal Division. b. Workforce Development Legal Division. 2. Office of Administrative Services. a. Division of Human Resources Management. b. Division of Fiscal Management. c. Division of Operations and Support Services. 3. Office of Technology Services. a. Division of Information Technology Services. 4. Office of Policy and Audit. 5. Office of Legislative Services. 6. Office of Communications. 7. Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics. 8. Board of the Kentucky Center for Statistics. 9. Early Childhood Advisory Council. 10. Governors' Scholars Program. 11. Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Progra m. 12. Foundation for Adult Education. (b) Department of Education. 1. Kentucky Board of Education. 2. Kentucky Technical Education Personnel Board. 3. Education Professional Standards Board. (c) Board of Directors for the Center for School Safety. (d) Department for Libraries and Archives. (e) Kentucky Environmental Education Council. (f) Kentucky Educational Television. (g) Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (h) Department of Workforce Development. 1. Career Development Office. 2. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. a. Division of Kentucky Business Enterprise. b. Division of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center. c. Division of Blind Services. d. Division of Field Services. e. Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation. f. Employment First Council. g. Division of Program Policy and Support. 3. Office of Industry and Apprenticeship Services. a. Division of Apprenticeship. b. Division of Workforce Talent. 4. Kentucky Apprenticeship Council. 5. Division of Technical Assistance. 6. Office of Adult Education. 7. Office of the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board. (i) Department of Workplace Standards. 1. Division of Occupational Safety and Health Compliance. 2. Division of Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training. 3. Division of Wages and Hours. (j) Office of Unemployment Insurance. (k) Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission. (l) Workers' Compensation Funding Commission. (m) Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board. (n) State Labor Relations Board. (o) Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority. (p) Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. (q) Workers' Compensation Nominating Committee. (r) Office of Educational Programs. (s) Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board. (t) Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education. (u) Kentucky Work Ready Skills Advisory Committee. (v) Kentucky Geographic Education Board. (w) Department for Disability Determination Servi ces. 1. Division of Operations. 2. Division of Support Services. 3. Division of Specialized Cases. 4. Division of Case Processing. III. Other departments headed by appointed officers: (1) Council on Postsecondary Education. (2) Department of Military Affairs. (3) Department for Local Government. (4) Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. (5) Kentucky Commission on Women. (6) Department of Veterans' Affairs. (7) Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs. (8) Office of Minority Empowerment. (9) Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity. (10) Department of Workers' Claims. (a) Office of the Commissioner. (b) Office of General Counsel. (c) Office of Administrative Law Judges. (d) Division of Claims Processing. (e) Division of Security and Compliance. (f) Division of Workers' Compensation Funds. (g) Division of Specialist and Medical Services. Effective: April 9, 2026 History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 7, effective March 10, 2026; and ch. 61, sec. 9, effective April 9, 2026. -- Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 29, sec. 4, effective July 1, 2025; ch. 78, sec. 28, effective July 1, 2025; and ch. 91, sec. 3, effective July 1, 2025.. -- Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 6, sec. 2, effective July 1, 2025; ch. 171, sec. 32, effective July 1, 2025; ch. 182, sec. 21, effective July 1, 2025; ch. 188, sec. 13, effective July 1, 2025; and ch. 195, sec. 19, effective July 1, 2025. -- Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2023; ch. 124, sec. 1, effective Ju ly 1, 2024; ch. 124, sec. 90, effective July 1, 2025; and ch. 167, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023. -- Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2022; ch. 51, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2022; ch. 135, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2022; and ch. 236, sec. 6, effective July 1, 2022. -- Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 3, effective March 12, 2021; ch. 24, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2021; ch. 26, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2021; ch. 82, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2021; ch. 99, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2021; ch. 156, sec. 22, effective June 29, 2021; ch. 185, sec. 5, effective June 29, 2021; and ch. 186, sec 2, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2020. -- Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 90, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2019; ch. 146, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2019; ch. 154, sec. 7, effective June 27, 2019; and ch. 173, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2019. -- Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 29, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018; ch. 31, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018; c h. 37, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2018; ch. 69, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018; ch. 114, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018; ch. 124, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018; and ch. 176, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 1, effective January 9, 2017; ch. 54, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 70, sec. 20, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 74, sec. 52, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 80, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 82, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 83, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 89, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 92. sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 94, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 110, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 111, sec. 3, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 117, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 131, sec. 3, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 134, sec. 12, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 161, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 167, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017; and ch. 178, sec. 7, effective April 11, 2017. -- Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2016; and ch. 150, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2016. -- Amended 2015 Ky. Acts ch. 87, sec. 2, effective June 24, 2015. -- Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2014; ch. 50, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2014; and ch. 89, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2014. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2013; ch. 18, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2013, ch. 59, sec. 37, effective June 25, 2013; ch. 72, sec. 9, effective June 25, 2013; ch. 78, sec. 9, effective March 22, 2013; and ch. 90, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2013. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 10, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2012; ch. 71, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2012; ch. 146, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2012; and ch. 158, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2010; ch. 65, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2010; and ch. 117, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 11, sec. 2, effective June 25, 2009; ch. 12, sec. 18, effective June 25, 2009; ch. 13, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2009; ch. 14, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2009; ch. 15, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2009; ch. 16, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2009; and ch. 75, sec. 11, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2007 (2d Extra. Sess.) Ky. Ac ts ch. 1, sec. 35, effective August 30, 2007. - - Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 18, sec. 1, effective June 26, 2007; ch. 24, sec. 2, effective June 26, 2007; ch. 47, sec. 6, effective June 26, 2007; and ch. 85, sec. 7, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006; ch. 172, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006; ch. 181, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006; ch. 210, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006; ch. 172, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006; and ch. 211, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 35, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 85, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 95, sec. 7, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 97, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 98, sec. 1, eff ective June 20, 2005; ch. 99, sec. 7, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 123, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005; and ch. 181, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 191, sec. 1, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 7, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003; ch. 29, sec. 4, effective June 24, 2003; ch. 31, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003; ch. 40, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003; ch. 41, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003; and ch. 54, sec. 2, effective June 24, 2003. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2002; ch. 190, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002; ch. 300, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002; and ch. 338, sec. 48, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 9, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 5, sec. 2, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 16, sec. 1, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 27, sec. 7, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 34, sec. 6, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 38, sec. 1, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 70, sec. 1, effective March 15, 2001; ch. 137, sec. 2, effective June 21, 2001; ch. 149, sec. 13, effective March 20, 2001; and ch. 164, sec. 1, effective June 21, 2001. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 6, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 14, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; ch . 31, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 46, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 85, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 156, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 203, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 221, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 374, sec. 17, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 387, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 417, sec. 7, effective December 1, 2000; ch. 506, sec. 10, effective July 14, 2000; and ch. 536, sec. 10, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 2, effe ctive July 15, 1998; ch. 50, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 58, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 65, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 66, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 69, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 82, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 83, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 89, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 154, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 284, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 333, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 353, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1 998; ch. 396, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 426, sec. 61, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 493, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 498, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 579, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1997 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 28, effective May 30, 1997. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 217, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 241, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 244, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 271, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 310, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 358, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996; ch. 360, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1996; and ch. 362, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 176, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 181, sec. 8, effective April 4, 1994; ch. 208, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 209, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 215, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 216, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 227, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 405, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 422, sec. 1, effective April 16, 1994; ch. 469, sec. 33, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 499, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1994; and ch. 508, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1994. – Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 109, sec. 38, effective March 30, 1992; ch. 159, sec. 2. effective July 14, 1992; ch. 211, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992; and ch. 288, sec. 47, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 316, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990; ch. 321, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990; ch. 325, sec. 20, effective July 13, 1990; ch. 377, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990; ch. 378, sec. 3, effective July 13 1990; ch. 379, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990; ch. 399, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990; ch. 470, sec. 63, effective July 1, 1990; ch. 476, Part II, sec. 52, effective July 1, 1991; and ch. 484, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 205, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 60, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1986; ch. 64, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1986; and ch. 474, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 334, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984; and ch. 388, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 184, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982; ch. 381, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1982; ch. 382, sec. 28, effective July 15, 1982; ch. 393, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1982; ch. 399, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1982; ch. 447, sec. 5, effective April 12, 1982; and ch. 448, sec. 57, effective July 15, 1982 . -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 15, effective July 1, 1978; and ch. 155, secs. 2 and 104, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 6; ch. 299, sec. 1; and ch. 326, sec. 1. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. 1, sec. 6. -- Amended 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 92, sec. 3. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 115, sec. 1. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 3. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 68, Art. I, sec. 1. -- Amended 1956 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 7, Art. I, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 42i-4, 165- 45, 938q-3, 1496-2, 4618-70. 2026-2028 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 168, Pt. I, A, 8, (1) at 2054. Legislative Research Commission Note (4/9/2026). This statute was amended by 2026 Ky. Acts chs. 2 and 61, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/1/2025). This statute was amended by 2024 Ky. Acts chs. 6, 171, 182, 188, and 195. Where these Acts are not in conflict, they have been codified together. Where a conflict exists, Acts ch. 171, which was last enacted by the General Assembly, prevails under KRS 446.250. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/2014). Under the authority of KRS 7.136(1), the Reviser of Statutes has modified the internal numbering system in Units I., II., and III. of this statute to conform to the format used in the Kentucky Revised Statutes. The words in the text and the placement of the entities were not changed. Legislative Research Commission Note (12/1/2000). The contingency on the effectiveness of this statute set by 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 417, sec. 18, was met, the voters of the Commonwealth having ratified at the general election on November 7, 2000, a constitutional amendment (see 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 399) abolishing the Railroad Commission.

KRS 12.021 Improved government efficiency -- Reports

12.021. Improved government efficiency -- Reports Each department and program cabinet identified in KRS 12.020 shall submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission on or before June 30 and November 30 of each year that provides suggestions for improved government efficiency. The report shall include: (1) Cost-saving measures that the department or program cabinet could implement; (2) Tasks or functions each department or program cabinet performs that could be considered for elimination; and (3) Staff positions that could be eliminated or converted into new positions to serve a different function where additional personnel are needed. Effective: March 27, 2025 History: Created 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 36, effective March 27, 2025.

KRS 12.022 Repealed, 1970

12.022. Repealed, 1970 Catchline at repeal: Health and welfare agency -- Administrator is agent to deal with federal government. History: Repealed 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 1. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 4.

KRS 12.023 Organizational units and administrative bodies attached to the Office of the Governor

12.023. Organizational units and administrative bodies attached to the Office of the Governor The following organizational units and administrative bodies shall be attached to the Office of the Governor: (1) Council on Postsecondary Education; (2) Department of Military Affairs; (3) Department for Local Government; (4) Kentucky Commission on Human Rights; (5) Kentucky Commission on Women; (6) Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs; (7) Office of Minority Empowerment; (a) The Martin Luther King Commission; (8) Office of Homeland Security; and (9) Department of Workers' Claims; (a) Office of the Commissioner. (b) Office of General Counsel. (c) Office of Administrative Law Judges. (d) Division of Claims Processing. (e) Division of Security and Compliance. (f) Division of Workers' Compensation Funds. (g) Division of Specialist and Medical Services. Effective: April 9, 2026 History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 8, effective March 10, 2026; and ch. 61, sec. 10, effective April 9, 2026. -- Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 2, effective March 12, 2021. -- Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 2, effective June 27, 2019. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 2, effective June 25, 2013; and ch. 57, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2013. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2010; and ch. 117, sec. 15, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 4, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2007 (2d Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 36, effective August 30, 2007. - - Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 47, sec. 7, effective June 26, 2007; and ch. 85, sec. 8, effective June 26, 200 7. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 172, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006; ch. 193, sec. 12, effective July 12, 2006; and ch. 211, sec. 4, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 35, sec. 3, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 85, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 95, sec. 8, effective June 20, 2005; and ch. 99, sec. 8, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 41, sec. 7, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 3, effective June 21, 2001. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 387, sec. 4, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 461, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 506, sec. 11, effective July 14, 2000; ch. 530, sec. 15, effective April 26, 2000; and ch. 536, sec. 11, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 239, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998; ch. 353, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 466, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1997 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 29, effective May 30, 1997. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 331, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 334, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 447, sec. 6, effective April 12, 1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, secs. 3 and 104, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 299, sec. 2. - - Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. I sec. 7. 2026-2028 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 168, Pt. I, A, 8, (1) at 2054. Legislative Research Commission Note (4/9/2026). This statute was amended by 2026 Ky. Acts chs. 2 and 61, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/12/2012). 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 84, instructs the Reviser of Statutes to correct statutory references to agencies and officers affected by the Act, as it confirms the reorganization of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services within the executive branch, including the transfer of the Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity from the Office of the Governor to the Department for Public Health. Such a correction has been made in this statute.

KRS 12.025 Repealed, 1984

12.025. Repealed, 1984 Catchline at repeal: Governor's reorganization powers -- Personnel board exempt. History: Repealed 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 447, sec. 23, effective January 1, 1984; amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 139, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982; ch. 447, sec. 22, effective April 12, 1982; and ch. 448, sec. 58, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. I, sec. 14. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 5. -- Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 68, Art. XV.

KRS 12.027 Repealed, 2021

12.027. Repealed, 2021 Catchline at repeal: Temporary reorganization orders. History: Repealed 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 5, sec. 2, effective February 2, 2021. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 105, sec. 60, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 306, sec. 1, effective April 9, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 447, sec. 7, effective January 1, 1984. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 238, sec. 1. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 7.

KRS 12.028 Governor and elected state executive officers to submit proposals for change to General Assembly -- Reorganization plans -- Legislative monitoring -- Lapsed funds

12.028. Governor and elected state executive officers to submit proposals for change to General Assembly -- Reorganization plans -- Legislative monitoring -- Lapsed funds (1) Recognizing the necessity for grouping related functions of organizational units and administrative bodies in order to promote greater economy, efficiency and improved administration, the Governor, the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership as created in KRS 154.10-010, and other elected state executive officers may propose to the General Assembly, for its approval, changes in the state government organizational structure which may include the creation, alteration or abolition of any organizational unit or administrative body and the transfer of functions, personnel, funds, equipment, facilities, and records from one (1) organizational unit or administrative body to another. (2) Any reorganization proposed under subsection (1) of this section shall be set forth in a reorganization plan which shall be filed with the Legislative Research Commission. The plan shall include: (a) An explanation of each proposed change, including the need for the change; (b) An estimate of any reduction or increase in expenditures, itemized as far as practicable, which the promulgating officer expects will result from the reorganization; (c) A description of any improvements in the management, delivery of state services, and efficiency of state government operations which the promulgating officer expects will be realized as a result of the reorganization; and (d) Specification of the effects of the reorganization on the budget and personnel of each affected organizational unit or administrative body, including but not limited to the amount of funds and the number of employees that will be transferred from one (1) organizational unit or administrative body to another, any reductions in the state workforce resulting from the reorganization, and the methods to be utilized to achieve such reductions. (3) The Legislative Research Commission or the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee may monitor the implementation of any reorganization plan to determine the extent to which the anticipated improvements in economy, efficiency, or administration have been realized as a result of the reorganization and shall report its findings to the General Assembly. (4) Funds transferred due to reorganization shall be maintained in separately designated accounts. Any excess funds resulting from a reorganization shall lapse to the general fund surplus account. Effective: March 12, 2021 History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 5, sec. 1, effective February 2, 2021; and ch. 14, sec. 9, effective March 12, 2021. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 105, sec. 61, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 306, sec. 2, effective April 9, 1984. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 447, sec. 2, effective January 1, 1984. Legislative Research Commission Note (3/12/21). this statute was amended by 2021 Ky. Acts chs. 5 and 14, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.

KRS 12.029 Governor's advisory committee on reorganization

12.029. Governor's advisory committee on reorganization The Governor may appoint advisory or study committees to assist and recommend to him on problems concerning the various functions, organizational units and administrative bodies of state government. Members of such committees shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for necessary and actual expenses. Effective: January 1, 1984 History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 447, sec. 3, effective January 1, 1984.

KRS 12.030 Repealed, 1974

12.030. Repealed, 1974 Catchline at repeal: Distribution of work within agency or department. History: Repealed 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. I, sec. 14. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-154.

KRS 12.031 Inclusion of osteopaths within references to physicians in executive orders

12.031. Inclusion of osteopaths within references to physicians in executive orders Any reference in an executive order to "medical doctor," "M.D.," or "physician" shall be deemed to include a doctor of osteopathy or D.O., unless either of those terms is specifically excluded. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 413, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.

KRS 12.035 Repealed, 1974

12.035. Repealed, 1974 Catchline at repeal: Agency administrators. History: Repealed 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. 1, sec. 14. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 9.

KRS 12.040 Heads of departments -- Appointment of executive directors by Governor

12.040. Heads of departments -- Appointment of executive directors by Governor (1) The heads of departments shall have direction and control of their respective departments, and through their departments shall exercise the powers and perform the duties vested in the departments under their direction and control. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the heads of departments shall be appointed by the Governor for terms not exceeding four (4) years on the basis of their merit and fitness to perform the duties of their respective offices. (2) Each department head shall maintain a pattern of organization capable of receiving the attachment of administrative bodies that have functions related to the general function of his department. (3) Within the resources of his department, each department head shall provide administrative bodies in his department with such facilities and services as will enable those bodies to carry out the functions with which they are charged. (4) The heads of all departments shall exercise supervision over the personnel and financial records of their respective departments. (5) In case of a vacancy or in the absence or disability of the head of a department, the Governor may authorize the head of a division or other administrative officer to act as head of the department. (6) When required by statute to appoint the head of an office, the Governor shall appoint an executive director for a term not exceeding four (4) years on the basis of merit and fitness to perform the duties of the office. Effective: June 25, 2009 History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 2, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 8. -- Amended 1956 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 7, Art. I, sec. 2. -- Repealed in part 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 29. -- Repealed in part 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 27, sec. 18. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 4618-152, 4618-153.

KRS 12.050 Deputy heads of departments and directors of divisions and institutions

12.050. Deputy heads of departments and directors of divisions and institutions Unless otherwise provided by law, deputy heads of departments, and directors of divisions and institutions shall be appointed by the heads of the departments and in statutory departments the appointment of deputy heads of departments, and heads of divisions shall be with the prior written approval of the Governor. In departments each division head shall report to the head of the department to which the division is assigned. Effective: July 15, 1982 History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. I, sec. 13. -- Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 29. -- Repealed in part 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 228, sec. 1(2). -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 4618-154, 4618-155.

KRS 12.060 Department staffs

12.060. Department staffs (1) The heads of statutory departments, with the approval of the secretary of personnel, may establish such subordinate positions as may be necessary and make appointments thereto, within the limitations of their appropriations, and removals therefrom. All appointees to such positions shall be under the supervision, direction, and control of the heads of the respective departments and shall perform such duties as the heads of the departments prescribe. The appointment of all employees not otherwise provided for shall be made by the heads of the departments. (2) The head of any department, with the approval of the secretary of personnel, may abolish unnecessary offices and positions, transfer officers and employees between positions, and change the duties, titles and compensation of existing offices and positions, subject to any provision of law in relation thereto. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1982. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 4618-150, 4618-155.

KRS 12.070 Appointments to boards and commissions -- Minority representation -- Reimbursement for expenses when compensation not provided

12.070. Appointments to boards and commissions -- Minority representation -- Reimbursement for expenses when compensation not provided (1) For the purpose of this section, "minority" means American Indian; Alaskan native; African-American; Hispanic, including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin; Pacific islander; or other ethnic group underrepresented on state boards and commissions. (2) Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the members of each administrative board or commission shall be citizens of Kentucky appointed by the Governor from the state at large on the basis of their interests in public affairs, their good judgment, and their knowledge and ability in the field of action of the department for which appointed, with a view to providing diversity of interests and points of view in the membership and without regard to their political or religious opinions or affiliations. (3) Where appointments to administrative boards and commissions are made from lists submitted to him, the Governor may reject the list and require that other lists be submitted. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event the current membership of a board or commission reflects a proportion of the minority group less than the proportion of the minority group in the total population of the Commonwealth, then the Governor may appoint a member of the minority group even if the list of nominees for a vacancy does not include a member of the minority group. (4) Before entering upon the duties of their office, all members of administrative boards and commissions shall take the oath of office prescribed by Section 228 of the Constitution. (5) When a board, commission, or similar administrative body is established and no provision is made for compensation of members, members shall serve without pay, but may receive reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 359, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. I, sec. 10. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 4618-120, 4618-156. Legislative Research Commission Note. Acts, 1976, ch. 206, sec. 1, provides: "Appointments of citizen at large members of boards and commissions covered by Acts 1976, ch. 206, shall be made when a vacancy occurs upon the board or commission. The governor may, in cases where he deems necessary, delay making a citizen at large appointment until a second vacancy occurs on the board or commission or a second vacancy occurs in a particular category of membership, but in no case shall he delay beyond a second vacancy the making of such appointments."

KRS 12.080 Administrative rules

12.080. Administrative rules The Governor, with the approval of his executive cabinet, may prescribe such general rules for the conduct of the administrative departments as he deems necessary or expedient to give effect to the provisions of law relating to the administrative organization of state agencies. The head of each department may likewise prescribe such rules as he deems expedient for the proper conduct of the work of the department and for making effective the provisions of law, and not inconsistent therewith or with the general rules prescribed by the Governor. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. I, sec. 98. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-157. Legislative Research Commission Note. Acts, 1976, ch. 206, § 1, provides: "Appointments of citizen at large members of boards and commissions covered by Acts 1976, ch. 206, shall be made when a vacancy occurs upon the board or commission. The governor may, in cases where he deems necessary, delay making a citizen at large appointment until a second vacancy occurs on the board or commission or a second vacancy occurs in a particular category of membership, but in no case shall he delay beyond a second vacancy the making of such appointments."

KRS 12.090 Cooperation between departments

12.090. Cooperation between departments Subject to rules prescribed by the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet pursuant to law, any agency shall furnish to any other agency such services, labor and materials, as are requisitioned by the head of the other agency, and as its own facilities provide, through the same procedure and subject to the same measures of audit and control as other proposed expense. The expense shall be billed and charged to the agencies served, by transfers between appropriations. Agencies shall, so far as practicable, cooperate with each other in the use of services, quarters and equipment. Effective: July 15, 1982 History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1982. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618- 158.

KRS 12.100 Determination of conflicts between agencies

12.100. Determination of conflicts between agencies In all cases where questions arise between agencies as to their respective functions, or where agencies issue conflicting orders or make conflicting rules, the Governor with the advice of the Governor's Executive Cabinet shall determine the questions, and action shall be taken in accordance with such determination. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, sec. Art, I, sec. 9. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-159.

KRS 12.110 Annual and biennial reports

12.110. Annual and biennial reports (1) The Governor shall prepare and submit to the Legislative Research Commission annual reports of the finances and operations of the state and such other reports as the General Assembly may prescribe or as the Governor may desire. The head of each statutory department shall make to the Governor an annual report and may at any time be required by the Governor to make any special report concerning the work under his charge, with his observations and recommendations thereon and pertinent statistics concerning the work of the department, each of which the Governor shall transmit to the Legislative Research Commission online, with such comments as the Governor may desire to make. All such annual reports shall observe the fiscal year of the state as the reporting year, and shall be published only to the extent ordered in writing by the Governor in accordance with KRS 57.390. (2) Agencies shall file all annual and biennial reports required by law to be made by agencies with the Governor, and a copy thereof in the office of the Secretary of State, which shall be preserved as a public record. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 42, sec. 2, effective June 8, 2011. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 44, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1980. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 3956b-1, 4618-160.

KRS 12.112 Relief funds -- Annual report and analysis by administrator to the Legislative Research Commission -- Content

12.112. Relief funds -- Annual report and analysis by administrator to the Legislative Research Commission -- Content (1) As used in this section, "relief fund" means a fund created on - or off-budget by statute, a government agency, cabinet secretary, ap pointed or elected official, or agency head to accept and expend funds received from any source for the purpose of providing relief to individuals and entities impacted by an emergency. (2) The agency head, cabinet secretary, or appointed or elected offici al that administers a relief fund shall provide a report and analysis of all relief funds to the Legislative Research Commission no later than the end of each fiscal year. (3) The analysis and report of relief funds shall include but not be limited to: (a) A list of the total funds received or pledged, containing the following information: 1. The type of entity, such as business, nonprofit or charitable organization, or individual; and 2. The state and country of origin of the entity; (b) A list of the expenditures or obligated or encumbered funds from the relief fund by: 1. Recipient; 2. Type of entity; 3. Total amount disbursed; 4. Dates of issuance; 5. Method of delivery; and 6. Purpose of assistance; (c) The statutory and constitutional authority to raise revenue and expend funds from a state agency to individuals and entities absent an appropriation as required by Section 230 of the Constitution of Kentucky; (d) The program or fund guidelines, application, and procedures established for individuals and entities seeking assistance from the relief fund; (e) The program or fund guidelines and procedures established for the allocation of funds, including: 1. The composition of each board, commission, or govern ing body created to administer the fund or program; 2. The roles, assigned responsibilities, and authority of the entities involved in the administration of funds; 3. Any standards or procedures used to determine: a. Award amounts; b. Eligibility criteria; c. Types of assistance; d. Prioritization of applications; and e. Fraud and risk mitigation procedures for administration of the relief fund; (f) Any solicitation, analysis, and evaluation procedures for obligation of funds for future expenditures for long-term recovery projects or partnerships with public and private organizations; and (g) Any plans for use of future receipts, and a timeline for dissolution of the program and fund. Effective: March 24, 2023 History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 91, sec. 1, e ffective March 24, 2023.

KRS 12.120 Power to swear and examine witnesses

12.120. Power to swear and examine witnesses The head of each administrative department and any representative authorized by him may administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath relative to any matter properly subject to inquiry, hearing or investigation in the conduct of the work of the department. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-162.

KRS 12.130 Systematized plan of filing, bookkeeping and accounting

12.130. Systematized plan of filing, bookkeeping and accounting The Governor shall cause each agency to keep a carefully systematized and well devised plan of filing, bookkeeping and accounting as prescribed by the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art, I, sec. 10. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-167.

KRS 12.135 Applicability -- Subpoena powers

12.135. Applicability -- Subpoena powers (1) This section applies to: (a) Cities; (b) Counties; (c) Consolidated local governments; (d) Urban-county governments; (e) Charter county governments; (f) Unified local governments; (g) Program cabinets, departments, organizational units, and administrative bodies of the Commonwealth; and (h) Boards, commissions, committees, and other administrative bodies created by the entities listed in paragraphs (a) to (g) of this subsection. (2) An entity named in subsection (1) of this section shall not enter into a contract, agreement, or consent decree that gives any per son, agency, or authority subpoena power not specifically or explicitly allowed by the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Effective: June 29, 2023 History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023.

KRS 12.140 Repealed, 1958

12.140. Repealed, 1958 Catchline at repeal: Records are public; inspection; certified copies. History: Repealed 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 49, sec. 35. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-161.

KRS 12.141 Repealed, 1980

12.141. Repealed, 1980 Catchline at repeal: Certified mail, use by state in lieu of registered mail. History: Repealed 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 109, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 52, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980.

KRS 12.145 Use of certified or registered mail by state agencies -- Methods of delivery for correspondence or notifications

12.145. Use of certified or registered mail by state agencies -- Methods of delivery for correspondence or notifications Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, an agency of state government shall use certified mail or registered mail only for correspondence or notifications that the Finance and Administration Cabinet determines, by promulgation of administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A, warrant the proof of receipt that those methods of delivery provide. Upon the approval of the Finance and Administrative Cabinet's administrative regulation, an agency of state government may use any method of governmental, commercial, or electronic delivery for any other correspondence or notification. Effective: July 12, 2012 History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 139, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2012. -- Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980.

KRS 12.150 Repealed, 1944

12.150. Repealed, 1944 Catchline at repeal: Department defined. History: Repealed 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 7. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 106, sec. 1.

KRS 12.160 Repealed, 1944

12.160. Repealed, 1944 Catchline at repeal: Administrative departments and agencies may employ attorneys; how employed; compensation. History: Repealed 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 7. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 106, sec. 2.

KRS 12.170 Repealed, 1944

12.170. Repealed, 1944 Catchline at repeal: Powers and duties of attorneys. History: Repealed 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 7. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 106, sec. 3.

KRS 12.180 Repealed, 1944

12.180. Repealed, 1944 Catchline at repeal: Effect on powers and duties of Attorney General. History: Repealed 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 7. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 106, sec. 4.

KRS 12.190 Repealed, 1958

12.190. Repealed, 1958 Catchline at repeal: Reproduction of records or papers by photographic process; use in evidence; destruction of originals. History: Repealed 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 49, sec. 35. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 97, sec. 1.

KRS 12.195 Repealed, 1958

12.195. Repealed, 1958 Catchline at repeal: Destruction or disposal of records; Records Control Board. History: Repealed 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 49, sec. 35. -- Created 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 205, sec. 1.

KRS 12.200 Definition for KRS 12.210 to 12.230

12.200. Definition for KRS 12.210 to 12.230 The term "department" as used in KRS 12.210 to 12.230 shall be construed to mean and to include each and every executive or administrative department, program cabinet, division, office and independent agency as said terms are defined and set forth in KRS Chapter 12, and shall include any administrative department, program cabinet, division, office and independent agency heretofore or hereafter designated as such by the General Assembly. History: Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art, I, sec. 11. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 1.

KRS 12.210 Power of Governor or state department to employ attorneys -- Compensation -- Employment by more than one department

12.210. Power of Governor or state department to employ attorneys -- Compensation -- Employment by more than one department (1) The Governor, or any department with the approval of the Governor, may employ and fix the term of employment and the compensation to be paid to an attorney or attorneys for legal services to be performed for the Governor or for such department. An attorney hired for the collection of revenue owed to the state by a resident shall not be hired by personal service contract. The compensation and expenses of any attorney or attorneys employed under the provisions of this section shall be paid out of the appropriations made to such department as other salaries, compensation and expenses are paid, except when the terms of employment provide that the compensation shall be on a contingent basis, and in such event the attorneys may be paid the amount specified out of the moneys recovered by them or out of the general fund. If the Governor approves the employment, the terms of employment shall be duly entered by executive order upon the executive journal in the Office of the Secretary of State. (2) An attorney may be employed pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section to render legal services for one (1) or more departments, boards, program cabinets, offices or commissions. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 532, sec. 7, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 405, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74 Art. 1, sec. 12. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 68, Art. II, sec. 4. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 2.

KRS 12.211 Defense of civil action against state employee by Attorney General

12.211. Defense of civil action against state employee by Attorney General Upon request of an employee or former employee, the Attorney General may provide for the defense of any civil action brought against such employee in his official or individual capacity, or both, on account of an act or omission made in the scope and course of his employment as an employee of the Commonwealth and any of its agencies, except that neither the state, state employee, nor former state employee shall be subject to an action arising from discretionary acts or decisions pertaining to the design or construction of public highways, bridges, or buildings. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 1.

KRS 12.212 Attorney General may decline to defend when certain circumstances exist

12.212. Attorney General may decline to defend when certain circumstances exist (1) The Attorney General may decline to provide for the defense of a civil action brought against an employee or former employee if he determines that: (a) The act or omission was not within the scope and course of his employment as a state employee; or (b) The employee or former employee acted or failed to act because of actual fraud, corruption, or actual malice on his part; or (c) Defense of the action by the Commonwealth would create a conflict of interest between the Commonwealth and the employee or former employee; or (d) Defense of the action would not be in the best interests of the Commonwealth. (2) The Attorney General may delegate his authority to make these determinations to the chief administrative authority of any agency, institution, board, or commission whose employees are to be defended. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 2.

KRS 12.213 Governor to provide by regulation the methods for defense of state employees

12.213. Governor to provide by regulation the methods for defense of state employees The Governor shall provide by regulation for the defense of employees or former employees of the Commonwealth pursuant to KRS 12.211 to 12.215 by one (1) or more of the following methods: (1) By the Attorney General; (2) By employing other counsel for this purpose as provided for in KRS 12.210; (3) By authorizing the purchase of insurance which requires that the insurer provide or underwrite the cost of the defense; or (4) By authorizing defense by counsel assigned to or employed by the department, agency, board, commission, bureau, or authority which employed the person requesting the defense. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 532, sec. 8, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 3.

KRS 12.214 Repealed, 1978

12.214. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Judgments to be paid out of general fund -- Settlement of claims. History: Repealed 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 2, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 4.

KRS 12.215 Expenses incurred by Attorney General to be paid out of general fund

12.215. Expenses incurred by Attorney General to be paid out of general fund The expenses incurred by the Attorney General in defending state employees and former state employees shall not be charged against the regular budget of the Attorney General but shall be paid by the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet from unappropriated general funds surplus in the State Treasury as a necessary governmental expense on vouchers submitted by the Attorney General and approved by the secretary. The expenses to be so paid include but are not limited to the cost of the time spent by salaried attorneys of the Attorney General's office, contract attorneys, court reporters, and the cost of trial preparation and investigation. History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 362, sec. 5.

KRS 12.216 Approval of certain litigation settlements by Attorney General -- Definitions for section -- Requirements

12.216. Approval of certain litigation settlements by Attorney General -- Definitions for section -- Requirements (1) As used in this section, "entity of the executive branch" means: (a) Any department, program cabinet, or administrative body enumera ted in KRS 12.020; (b) Any department, office, administrative body, or executive branch agency attached to an executive branch department or program cabinet enumerated in KRS 12.020; or (c) Any officer of any department, office, program cabinet, administra tive body, or executive branch agency listed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection. (2) (a) Within one hundred eighty (180) days before a gubernatorial inauguration, the Attorney General shall, in consultation with the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, review and approve or disapprove any settlement of pending or threatened litigation involving an entity of the executive branch in which the settlement amount exceeds one million dollars ($1,000,000). (b) A settlement shall not be ente red into or approved by an entity of the executive branch without prior approval of the Attorney General as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection. (3) The requirements of this section shall apply to any program cabinet, department, administrative body, or agency created by or attached to an entity of the executive branch after the July 15, 2026. Effective: July 15, 2026 History: Created 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 178, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2026.

KRS 12.220 Authority and duties of employed attorneys -- Tax collection -- Written opinions

12.220. Authority and duties of employed attorneys -- Tax collection -- Written opinions (1) Any attorney or attorneys employed pursuant to the provisions of KRS 12.210 shall have authority to appear as the attorney for and to represent the department in the trial and argument of any cases and proceedings in any and all courts, and before boards, governmental agencies and tribunals in or out of this Commonwealth whenever such department or any officer or employee thereof is a party in interest or the official rights, powers or duties of the department or of any officer or employee thereof are directly or indirectly affected. (2) Such attorney or attorneys may institute and prosecute any suits, motions, actions and proceedings necessary to cause the assessment of property, the collection of taxes, and the payment of all claims, accounts, demands and judgments of the Commonwealth, for the assessment or collection of which the department may be charged by law, and to take all necessary steps by suit, motion, action or otherwise to collect or cause to be collected and paid into the State Treasury all such claims, demands, accounts and judgments. Any attorney or attorneys so employed shall attend to any litigation and legal business within and without the state, required of him or them by the terms of his or their employment; and also any litigation or legal business that any officer or employee of such department may have in connection with or growing out of his official duties or the official duties of the department; and he or they, upon the written request of any executive or ministerial officer of the department, shall give such department or officer his written opinion as to the duties of such officer and shall prepare proper drafts of all instruments of writing and perform such other legal services pertaining to the functions of the department as may be provided by the terms of employment. Effective: January 2, 1978 History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 1, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 3.

KRS 12.230 Effect as to Attorney General and assistants

12.230. Effect as to Attorney General and assistants KRS 15.020 shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent the same is in conflict with KRS 12.200 to 12.220 and except to the extent therein provided nothing in those sections shall be construed, nor is the same intended to affect the tenure or compensation of any assistant attorney general appointed and serving pursuant to law. The Governor or any department may require the advice or services of the Attorney General and the assistant attorneys general in matters relating to the duties or functions of any such office or department. History: Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 2. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 4.

KRS 12.240 Agreements with agencies of other states -- Approval -- Limit on expenditures

12.240. Agreements with agencies of other states -- Approval -- Limit on expenditures (1) The Governor is charged with the conduct of the relations of the Commonwealth with other states and governments. He is empowered to approve agreements between departments or agencies of the Commonwealth, and departments or agencies of other states and governments, for the accomplishment of purposes which are authorized by law to be accomplished in this state by the department or agency entering into the agreement. (2) No agreement authorized by this section shall involve the expenditure of more than $12,000 in any one (1) year by any one (1) department or agency, except in the case of repairs to interstate bridges. Any such expenditure shall be made from funds already budgeted to the department or agency. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit rights and powers conferred on any department or agency by existing statutes, or by statutes enacted during the 1950 session of the General Assembly. History: Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 91, sec. 1. -- Created 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 213, sec. 1.

KRS 12.245 Administrative bodies to issue occupational license, permit, or certificate to members of the United States military, Reserves, or National Guard, veterans, and spouses of members and veterans holding similar license, permit, or certificate from other jurisdictions

12.245. Administrative bodies to issue occupational license, permit, or certificate to members of the United States military, Reserves, or National Guard, veterans, and spouses of members and veterans holding similar license, permit, or certificate from other jurisdictions (1) An administrative body that issues a license, permit, certificate, or other document required to operate within a business, profession, or other occupation in the Commonwealth shall issue within thirty (30) days of receipt of a completed application a license, permit, certificate, or other document to a member of the United States military, Reserves, or National Guard, or to his or her spouse, or to a veteran or the spouse of a veteran, who is seeking a license, permit, certificate, or other document and currently holds or recently held equivalent documentation issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States unless: (a) The license, permit, certificate, or other document issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States has been expired for more than two (2) years; (b) The license, permit, certificate, or other documentation is not in good standing; (c) The holder of the license, permit, certificate, or other document has had the license, permit, certificate, or other document suspended for disciplinary reasons; or (d) The board can show substantive evidence of significant statutory deficiency in the training, education, or experience of the United States military service member, Reserves or National Guard member, veteran, or spouse, which could cause a health or safety risk to the public. (2) The United States military service member, Reserves or National Guard member, veteran, or spouse shall submit: (a) Proof of issuance of a valid license, permit, certificate, or other document issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States that is active or has been expired for less than two (2) years; (b) Proof that the valid license, permit, certificate, or other document issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States is in good standing or was upon the date of expiration; and (c) 1. His or her DD-214 form or other proof of active or prior military service with an honorable discharge, discharge under honorable conditions, or a general discharge under honorable conditions; or 2. Military orders documenting his or her transfer to a military assignment in Kentucky. (3) A United States military service member, Reserves or National Guard member, veteran, or spouse who holds a license, permit, certificate, or other document issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States who applies for a license, permit, certificate, or other document pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and is denied shall have the right to appeal the decision in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. (4) A United States military service member, Reserves or National Guard member, veteran, or spouse who holds a license in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services that he or she provides within the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact, shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or applicable statutes and not this section. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2019. -- Created 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018.

KRS 12.250 Program cabinets

12.250. Program cabinets There are established within state government the following program cabinets: (1) Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. (2) Education and Labor Cabinet. (3) Public Protection Cabinet. (4) Transportation Cabinet. (5) Cabinet for Economic Development. (6) Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (7) Finance and Administration Cabinet. (8) Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. (9) Personnel Cabinet. (10) Energy and Environment Cabinet. Effective:July 1, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 7, effective July 1, 2022. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 9, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 11, sec. 3, effective June 25, 2009; and ch. 16, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 9, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 5, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 3, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 95, sec. 9, effective June 20, 2005; ch. 99, sec. 9, effective June 20, 2005; and ch. 123, sec. 3, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998; ch 154, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 426, sec. 62, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 209, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994. Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 4; ch. 417, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 325, sec. 21, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 205, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 404, sec. 7, effective July 13, 1984; and ch. 414, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 396, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 186, sec. 20, effective March 29, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 1.

KRS 12.252 Public Protection Cabinet -- Organizational structure -- Appointment of cabinet secretary

12.252. Public Protection Cabinet -- Organizational structure -- Appointment of cabinet secretary (1) There is established within the Public Protection Cabinet a Department of Financial Institutions, a Department of Insurance, a Departmen t of Housing, Buildings and Construction, a Department of Professional Licensing, and a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Each department shall be headed by a commissioner appointed by the Governor as required by KRS 12.040 and, where appropriate, by KRS 241.015 and 304.2-020. Commissioners shall be directly responsible to the secretary and shall perform the functions, powers, and duties provided by law and prescribed by the secretary. (2) The secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet shall be appo inted by the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.255. The Office of the Secretary shall contain the following entities: (a) The Office of Communications and Public Outreach, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050; (b) The Office of Legal Services, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050 and 12.210; (c) The Office of Administrative Hearings, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050 and 12.210; and (d) The Office of Administrative Services, which shall be headed by an exec utive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050. (3) There is established within the Public Protection Cabinet the Office of Claims and Appeals pursuant to KRS 49.010. (4) There is established within the Public Protection Cabinet the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor as required by KRS 12.050. The executive director shall be directly re sponsible to the secretary and shall perform the functions, powers, and duties provided by law and prescribed by the secretary. Effective: July 1, 2025 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 171, sec. 33, effective July 1, 2024; and ch. 171, sec. 34, effective July 1, 2025. -- Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 185, sec. 6, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2018; and ch. 176, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2018. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 70, sec. 21, effective June 29, 2017; ch. 74, sec. 53, effective June 29, 2017; and ch. 178, sec. 8, effective April 11, 2017. -- Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2010. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/1/2025). This statute was amended by 2024 Ky. Acts chs. 6 and 171. Where these Acts are not in conflict, they have been codified together. Where a conflict exists, Acts ch. 171, which was last enacted by the General Assembly, prevails under KRS 446.250.

KRS 12.255 Office of secretary for each program cabinet established

12.255. Office of secretary for each program cabinet established There is hereby established the office of secretary for each of the program cabinets listed in KRS 12.250. Each of these program cabinets shall be headed by a secretary appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation in accordance with KRS 11.160. Each secretary shall be chair of the related cabinet, and each secretary shall be bonded as required by KRS 62.160. Effective: April 16, 2026 History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 178, sec. 3, effective April 16, 2026. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 10, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 396, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 2.

KRS 12.260 Deputy secretaries in offices of secretary for public protection, for energy and environment, and for education and labor

12.260. Deputy secretaries in offices of secretary for public protection, for energy and environment, and for education and labor (1) There is hereby established in the Office of the Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet a deputy secretary, appointed by the secretary pursuant to KRS 12.050, who shall be responsible for and engaged in operations of the cabinet and any other duties as assigned by the secretary and, in the absence of the secretary, have authority over cabinet affairs. (2) There is hereby established in the Office of the Secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet a deputy secretary, appointed by the secretary pursuant to KRS 12.050, who shall be responsible for and engaged in operations of the cabinet and any other duties as assigned by the secretary and, in the absence of the secretary, have authority over cabinet affairs. (3) There is hereby established in the Office of the Secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet a deputy secretary, appointed by the secretary pursuant to KRS 12.050, who shall be responsible for and engaged in operations of the cabinet and any other duties as assigned by the secretary and, in the absence of the secretary, have authority over cabinet affairs. Effective: July 1, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 8, effective July 1, 2022. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 10, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 2, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 4, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 3. 2026-2028 Budget Reference. See State/Executive Branch Budget, 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 168, Pt. I, A, 8, (1) at 2054.

KRS 12.265 Composition of cabinets

12.265. Composition of cabinets The cabinets established in KRS 12.250 shall be composed of departments, boards and commissions as set forth in KRS 12.020. Effective: July 15, 1982 History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 447, sec. 14, effective April 12, 1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1980; and ch. 295, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 5; and ch. 186, sec. 21. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 299, sec. 3. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 4. Legislative Research Commission Note (1982). This section was amended by two 1982 Acts which do not appear to be in conflict and have been compiled together.

KRS 12.267 Repealed, 1982

12.267. Repealed, 1982 Catchline at repeal: Office of developmental planning in department for local government. History: Repealed 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 396, sec. 58, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 6, effective June 17, 1978.

KRS 12.270 Cabinet secretaries -- Authority, powers, and duties

12.270. Cabinet secretaries -- Authority, powers, and duties (1) The secretary of each cabinet shall: (a) Be a member of the Governor's Cabinet and shall serve as the Governor's liaison in carrying out the responsibilities for overall direction and coordination of the departments, boards, and commissions included in the related cabinet; (b) Recommend to the Governor desired reorganization affecting the related cabinet; (c) Advise the Governor on executive actions, legislative matters, and other steps that may be desirable for better program service; (d) Evaluate and pass upon all budget requests originated by t he departments, boards, and commissions within the related cabinet; (e) Advise the Governor on the appointment of commissioners and heads of units included in the related cabinet, except for those whose election or selection is otherwise provided for by law. (2) Except as provided by KRS 45.255, each secretary is authorized to accept and expend funds from any source, whether public or private, in support of the duties and responsibilities of the related cabinet. (3) Each secretary shall have any and all necessary power and authority, subject to appropriate provisions of the statutes, to create such positions and to employ the necessary personnel in such positions to enable the secretary to perform the functions of his or her office. (4) Each secretary shall have exclusive control and direction over the administration of the related cabinet programs as required by law. Effective: March 24, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 91, sec. 5, effective March 24, 2023. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 13, sec. 3, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VII, sec. 5.

KRS 12.275 Repealed, 1980

12.275. Repealed, 1980 Catchline at repeal: Judicial advisory council established. History: Repealed 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 295, sec. 95, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VIII, G, sec. 1.

KRS 12.280 Repealed, 1982

12.280. Repealed, 1982 Catchline at repeal: Spindletop foundation. History: Repealed 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 393, sec. 51, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 155, sec. 104, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VIII, K, sec. 1. Legislative Research Commission Note: This section was amended by 1982 Acts Chapter 396, Section 4 and repealed by 1982 Acts Chapter 393, Section 51. Pursuant to KRS 446.260, the repeal prevails.

KRS 12.290 Accessibility of state government services to deaf or hard-of-hearing persons

12.290. Accessibility of state government services to deaf or hard-of-hearing persons Each department, program cabinet, and administrative body of state government shall promulgate administrative regulations to provide accessibility to all services by persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in compliance with federal mandates including 29 U.S.C. sec. 794, a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and 42 U.S.C. secs. 12101 et seq., a part of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. The administrative regulations shall require that interpreter services be provided to persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, if those persons make a timely request for the services. Effective: July 14, 1992 History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992.

KRS 12.295 KRS chapters governing organizational units and administrative bodies

12.295. KRS chapters governing organizational units and administrative bodies The following organizational units and administrative bodies shall be governed by their respective substantive chapters as set out below: (1) Board of Directors for the Center for School Safety under KRS Chapter 158; (2) Council on Postsecondary Education under KRS Chapter 164; (3) Department of Education under KRS Chapters 156, 157, 158, 161, 163, and 167; (4) Education Professional Standards Board under KRS Chapter 161; (5) Kentucky Board of Education under KRS Chapters 156 and 157; (6) Kentucky Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing under KRS Chapter 163; and (7) Kentucky Educational Television under KRS Chapter 168. Effective: July 12, 2006 History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 169, effective July 12, 2006.

KRS 12.330 Repealed, 2007

12.330. Repealed, 2007 Catchline at repeal: Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KY-ASAP) -- Organization -- Purpose -- Members of KY-ASAP Board -- Duties of board. History: Repealed, reenacted, and amended as KRS 15A.340, 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 10, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 10, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 536, sec. 25, effective July 14, 2000.

KRS 12.332 Repealed, 2007

12.332. Repealed, 2007 Catchline at repeal: Duties of KY-ASAP -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Reports. History: Repealed, reenacted, and amended as KRS 15A.342, 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 11, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 6, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 11, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 536, sec. 26, effective July 14, 2000.

KRS 12.334 Repealed, 2007

12.334. Repealed, 2007 Catchline at repeal: County tobacco addiction and alcohol and substance abuse advisory and coordination boards -- Role of KY-ASAP -- Local long-term community strategy. History: Repealed and reenacted as 15A.344, 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 12, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 75, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 536, sec. 27, effective July 14, 2000.

KRS 12.350 Repealed, 2005

12.350. Repealed, 2005 Catchline at repeal: Office of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Services. History: Repealed , reenacted, and amended as KRS 194A.092, 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 12, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 239, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998.

KRS 12.354 Issuance of state professional license or certification to military service member or veteran -- Qualification -- Guidelines -- Limitations

12.354. Issuance of state professional license or certification to military service member or veteran -- Qualification -- Guidelines -- Limitations (1) As used in this section, "administrative body" has the same meaning as in KRS 12.010. (2) Each administrative body that issues a license, permit, certificate, or other document that is required to operate within any business, profession, or occupation in the Commonwealth may issue a license, permit, certificate, or other document, or a temporary license, permit, certificate, or other document to a United States military service member or veteran who is seeking a license, permit, certificate, or other document under this section and has: (a) Separated from the military with an honorable discharge, discharge under honorable conditions, or a general discharge under honorable conditions within two (2) years preceding the date of applying for the license, permit, certificate, or other document; (b) Received training, education, or experience during active, National Guard, or federal reserve military service to the extent that such training, education, or experience satisfies the requirements established by law and administrative regulations of the respective board for the issuance of any license, permit, certificate, or other document, however styled or denominated, required for the practice of any business, profession, or occupation in the Commonwealth; and (c) Submitted his or her DD 214 form or other proof of satisfactory completion of military training to the administrative body as part of the license or certificate application. (3) Nothing in subsection (2) of this section shall require an administrative body to issue a license, permit, certificate, or other document if the administrative body determines that the military training or experience does not meet the requirements established by the administrative body for the issuance of a license, permit, certificate, or other document to operate within a business, profession, or occupation in the Commonwealth. (4) Administrative bodies that receive multiple requests under this section are directed to publish clear guidelines to clarify requirements. These guidelines may be published electronically, in print, or by the promulgation of administrative regulations. (5) Military training and experience submitted under subsection (2) of this section shall not be used as a substitute or in lieu of: (a) A postsecondary school degree when a degree is a prerequisite for a license, permit, certificate, or other document; or (b) A specified examination when passage of an examination is a prerequisite for a license, permit, certificate, or other document. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Created 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 60, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017.

KRS 12.355 Renewal of professional license or certification held by active duty member of Armed Forces

12.355. Renewal of professional license or certification held by active duty member of Armed Forces (1) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, any member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who, at the time of activation, was: (a) A member in good standing with any administrative body of the state; and (b) Duly licensed or certified to engage in his or her profession or vocation in the Commonwealth; shall be kept in good standing by the administrative body with which he or she is licensed or certified. (2) While a licensee or certificate holder is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, the license or certificate referenced in subsection (1) of this section shall be renewed without: (a) The payment of dues or fees; (b) Obtaining continuing education credits when: 1. Circumstances associated with military duty prevent obtaining training and a waiver request has been submitted to the appropriate administrative body; or 2. The active duty military member performs the licensed or certified occupation as part of his or her military duties as annotated in Defense Department form 214 (DD 214); or (c) Performing any other act typically required for the renewal of the license or certificate. (3) The license or certificate issued under this section shall be continued as long as the licensee or certificate holder is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty and for a period of at least six (6) months after discharge from active duty. Effective: June 8, 2011 History: Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 101, sec. 2, effective June 8, 2011.

KRS 12.357 Issuance of temporary or regular license or certificate to spouse of active duty member of Armed Forces

12.357. Issuance of temporary or regular license or certificate to spouse of active duty member of Armed Forces (1) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, an administrative body shall issue, without requiring the payment of dues or fees, a temporary or regular license or certificate within thirty (30) days to the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States if the spouse of the service member meets the statutory requirements of the administrative body and applies to the administrative body in a format promulgated in administrative regulation by the administrative body. (2) An application for temporary or regular licensure of the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) Proof that the applicant is married to a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States; (b) Proof that the applicant holds a valid license or certificate for the profession issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States; and (c) Proof that the applicant's spouse is assigned to a duty station in this state. (3) A temporary license issued pursuant to this section shall expire six (6) months after the date of issuance and is not renewable. (4) (a) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, an administrative body shall initially issue or renew any regular occupational license to the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States if: 1. The spouse meets the statutory requirements for initial issuance or renewal of the occupational license by the administrative body; 2. The spouse applies for the initial issuance or renewal of the occupational license to the administrative body in a format promulgated in administrative regulation by the administrative body; and 3. The spouse's application for the initial issuance or renewal of the occupational license is submitted to the administrative body before the regular application deadline for the original license or renewal. (b) An administrative body that requires payment of dues or fees for the submission of an electronic application for an occupational license shall, within thirty (30) days, refund the dues or fees paid by a spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States if the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection are met. Effective: July 14, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 107, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2022. -- Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 101, sec. 3, effective June 8, 2011.

KRS 12.400 Repealed, 1990

12.400. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: Legislative intent -- Office of early childhood education and development established -- Functions -- Special assistant. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 16, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 385, sec. 1.

KRS 12.401 Repealed, 2006

12.401. Repealed, 2006 Catchline at repeal: Office of Early Childhood Development. History: Repealed 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 170, effective July 12, 2006. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 461, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.

KRS 12.410 Repealed, 1990

12.410. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: Governor's interagency council on early childhood education and development established -- Functions -- Members. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 16, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 385, sec. 2.

KRS 12.420 Repealed, 1990

12.420. Repealed, 1990 Catchline at repeal: Interagency advisory committee established -- Members -- Meetings -- Operating expenses. History: Repealed 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. VI, sec. 16, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 385, sec. 2.

KRS 12.450 Definition of "disability" for KRS 12.450 to 12.465

12.450. Definition of "disability" for KRS 12.450 to 12.465 As used in KRS 12.450 to 12.465, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual: (a) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more of the major life activities of the individual; (b) A record of such an impairment; or (c) Being regarded as having such an impairment. (2) Persons with current or past controlled substance abuse or alcohol abuse problems and persons excluded from coverage by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. No. 101-336) shall be excluded from the definition set out in subsection (1) of this section. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 336, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996.

KRS 12.455 Legislative findings

12.455. Legislative findings (1) The General Assembly recognizes that many persons with disabilities and their families receive some level of support and services that are funded or administered by state agencies. The support and services are provided to persons with disabilities or their families, if appropriate, either directly or through arrangements with local community-based vendors, organizations, or agencies. (2) The General Assembly recognizes that persons with disabilities who receive the services and support, directly or indirectly, are often not consulted for their perspectives, nor are their viewpoints sought regarding the efficiency, strengths, or weaknesses of the services and support. (3) Persons with disabilities and their families face obstacles in the court system through lack of understanding and difficulty of access. (4) Various agencies in state government promulgate standards that govern the administration or operation of the services and support. Seldom are persons with disabilities or their families involved in the development of standards that directly affect the quality of the services and support that they receive. In addition, there are legislative commissions that serve in an advisory capacity concerning the services provided to persons with disabilities and their families, whose membership does not include persons with disabilities and their families. (5) It is the finding of the General Assembly that: (a) Some forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities continue. These persons are a discrete minority who have been faced with restrictions and limitations, subjected to a history of purposeful unequal treatment, and relegated to a position of political powerlessness in our society; (b) Persons with disabilities and their families have a significant contribution to make in the decision-making processes that shape the support and services they receive through state government; (c) Persons with disabilities and their families should be provided with meaningful opportunities to contribute their perspectives through their experiences concerning issues relating to services, support, and standards that ultimately affect them; (d) Services and support should be responsive and sensitive to the cultural, racial, age, language, and gender characteristics of persons with disabilities and their families; and (e) Meaningful opportunities to contribute their perspectives will help provide adequate information in a manner that facilitates and allows for participation by persons with disabilities and their families. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 336, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996.

KRS 12.460 Persons with disabilities or members of their families to be included in membership of boards and committees affecting them -- Prohibition against discrimination

12.460. Persons with disabilities or members of their families to be included in membership of boards and committees affecting them -- Prohibition against discrimination To ensure opportunities for participation by persons with disabilities and their families in the development of policies, support, and services that affect them: (1) Persons with one (1) or more disabilities, or members of their families, who receive the services and support of an advisory board, committee, commission, task force, or ad hoc committee of any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions shall be included in the membership of each of these advisory boards, committees, commissions, task forces, or ad hoc committees. (2) Persons with one (1) or more disabilities, or members of their families, shall be included in the membership of local community-based agency governing boards that receive funds directly or indirectly from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions to provide services and support to persons with disabilities and their families. (3) Persons with one (1) or more disabilities, or members of their families, shall be included in the membership of any advisory committee, board, or commission funded or administered by any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions whose purpose is to establish criteria for services and support for persons with disabilities, or to develop standards that govern these services and support. (4) Persons with one (1) or more disabilities shall not be discriminated against and shall be given an equal opportunity for membership on any other advisory board, committee, commission, task force, or ad hoc committee consistent with and to the extent required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act; (5) The requirements of this section and KRS 12.465 shall only apply to an advisory board, committee, commission, task force, or ad hoc committee that is created specifically to develop or oversee policies or programs related to persons living with a disability or their families, except that the provisions of subsection (4) of this section shall apply. Effective: June 21, 2001 History: Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 13, effective June 21, 2001. -- Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 336, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1996.

KRS 12.461 Employment in state agency decision-making positions and participation in programs consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act -- Disability awareness program

12.461. Employment in state agency decision-making positions and participation in programs consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act -- Disability awareness program To ensure that Kentuckians with disabilities and their families enjoy full partnership in all programs, services, and activities throughout the Commonwealth: (1) Consistent with this subsection, consideration shall be given to persons with one (1) or more disabilities for employment in decision-making positions in every program, cabinet, department, and agency of state government. Persons with one (1) or more disabilities shall not be discriminated against and shall be given an equal opportunity to be employed in decision-making positions in every program, cabinet, department, and agency of state government consistent with and to the extent required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act; (2) Individuals with disabilities shall be given equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services, and activities of state government consistent with and to the extent required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act; (3) If not already a part of staff development training for state government, a program shall be developed within the Personnel Cabinet containing a disability awareness component; (4) Consistent with this subsection, consideration shall be given to persons with one (1) or more disabilities for employment in decision-making positions in any community-based agency that receives funds from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions. Persons with one (1) or more disabilities shall not be discriminated against and shall be given an equal opportunity to be employed in decision-making positions in any community-based agency that receives funds from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions consistent with and to the extent required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act; (5) If program evaluation criteria is utilized by any community-based agency that receives funds from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions for its programs, services, and activities, the criteria may include in the measures of performance, the number of individuals served by the program, service, or activity; (6) Individuals with disabilities shall be given equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services, and activities of community-based agencies that receive funds from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions consistent with and to the extent required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act; (7) If a community-based agency that receives funds from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions engages in staff development and training, that community-based agency shall include a program with a disability awareness component; (8) If a community-based agency that receives funds from any executive cabinet or any of its subdivisions utilizes program evaluation criteria, those criteria may include in any measures of performance, the number of individuals served by the program, service, or activity. Effective: June 21, 2001 History: Created 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 12, effective June 21, 2001.

KRS 12.465 Board and committee positions affected

12.465. Board and committee positions affected (1) The requirements of KRS 12.450 to 12.465 shall affect all boards, committees, commissions, task forces, or ad hoc committees created on or after June 21, 2001. (2) For boards, committees, commissions, task forces, or ad hoc committees in existence prior to June 21, 2001, any vacancy arising on or after June 21, 2001, shall be filled pursuant to KRS 12.460. Effective: June 21, 2001 History: Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 14, effective June 21, 2001. -- Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 336, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1996.

KRS 12.500 Definitions for KRS 12.500 to 12.520

12.500. Definitions for KRS 12.500 to 12.520 As used in KRS 12.500 to 12.520, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Government funding" means financial assistance received by nongovernment entities in the form of federal, state, or local government grants, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, food commodities, direct appropriations, or other assistance. "Government funding" does not include tax credits, deductions, or exemptions. (2) "Social service program" means a program administered by the federal, state, or local government using government funding to provide social services directed at reducing poverty, improving opportunities for low-income adults or children, self- sufficiency, rehabilitation, or other services directed toward vulnerable citizens. "Social service program" includes but is not limited to: (a) Adult or child day care; (b) Adult or child protective services, foster care, or adoption, including programs relating to domestic violence; (c) Services for adults or children with special needs or disabilities; (d) Job training and related services, and employment services; (e) Transportation services; (f) Food or meal preparation or delivery services relating to soup kitchens or food banks; (g) Substance use disorder prevention and treatment; (h) Health support services; (i) Literacy and educational services, including adult education services; (j) Crime prevention services and assistance to the victims and family members of criminal offenders; and (k) Services for housing assistance as provided under local, state, and federal law. Effective: June 27, 2019 History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 1, effective June 27, 2019. -- Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 1, effective June 20, 2005.

KRS 12.505 Legislative findings for KRS 12.500 to 12.520

12.505. Legislative findings for KRS 12.500 to 12.520 The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Faith-based and community nonprofit organizations are indispensable in meeting the needs of our poor and disadvantaged citizens, and by embracing and partnering with these organizations, the capacity of government to respond to its citizens is strengthened; (2) Faith-based and community nonprofit organizations should have full opportunity to participate in federal and state government funding for services directed at reducing poverty, improving the lives of low-income and vulnerable adults and children, self- sufficiency, and rehabilitation; (3) It is necessary to ensure that: (a) The rights and protections granted by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of Kentucky, and all amendments thereto are respected and preserved by all entities that receive government funding; (b) Faith-based and community nonprofit organizations have equal opportunity to seek government funding for social service programs and that these social service programs remain separate from other inherently religious activities, including but not limited to worship, religious instruction, and proselytization; (c) Faith-based and community nonprofit organizations do not discriminate against beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries of government-funded social service programs on any basis prohibited by law, including but not limited to discrimination based on religion, religious practices, or beliefs; and (d) Faith-based and community nonprofit organizations have the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage government funds for social service programs, to perform program and service evaluations, and to report outcomes similar to any entity that receives government funding; and (4) Communication, coordination, and technical assistance at the highest level of state government is needed to enhance the opportunities for faith-based and community nonprofit organizations to provide needed social services to our citizens. Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005.

KRS 12.510 Office for Faith-Based and Community Nonprofit Social Services established -- Mission -- Principles -- Duties

12.510. Office for Faith-Based and Community Nonprofit Social Services established -- Mission -- Principles -- Duties (1) The Office for Faith-Based and Community Nonprofit Social Services is established in the Office of the Governor. The office shall be administered by a staff person designated by the Governor and shall have sufficient staff as required to implement the provisions of KRS 12.500 to 12.520. (2) The office shall have primary responsibility to establish policies, priorities, and practices in the executive branch to enable and expand social service programs of faith-based and community nonprofit organizations to the extent permitted by law. (3) The office and all state government agencies that administer social service programs supported by government funding shall adhere to the following principles: (a) Government funding for social service programs shall be distributed in the most effective and efficient manner possible; (b) No organization shall be discriminated against on the basis of religion, religious practices, or beliefs in the administration or distribution of government funding for social service programs; (c) No faith-based or community nonprofit organization providing social service programs in whole or in part with government funding shall discriminate against beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries on the basis of religion, religious practices, beliefs, or refusal to hold a religious belief or to participate in a religious practice, or as otherwise provided by law; (d) All programs involving government funding to faith-based and nonprofit community organizations for social service programs shall be implemented in accordance with the United States Constitution, the Constitution of Kentucky, and all amendments thereto. Organizations that engage in religious worship, religious instruction, and proselytization that receive government funding for social service programs shall offer those social service programs separately in time and location, and participation in such religious activities by any beneficiary or potential beneficiary of a government-funded social service program shall be strictly voluntary; (e) Faith-based and nonprofit community organizations that receive government funding may retain their autonomy, expression, or religious character and may continue practicing or expressing religious beliefs. Organizations may use existing facilities, in accordance with paragraph (d) of this subsection, without removing or altering religious icons, art, scripture, or symbols and may retain religious terms in its name and other documents governing the organization. Government funding shall not be used to support inherently religious activities, including but not limited to worship, religious instruction, and proselytizing; and (f) Faith-based and nonprofit community organizations that receive government funding for social service programs shall comply with the same requirements as any other entity that receives government funding for social service programs is subject to, including but not limited to timely progress and final reports, audits, inspection of premises, recordkeeping and accounting practices, program evaluation, and outcome studies. (4) The office shall: (a) Develop and implement policies affecting faith-based and community nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of those organizations to provide social services through executive action, legislative proposals, administrative regulations, and government and private funding; (b) Review and coordinate policies affecting the opportunities for government funding for social service programs by faith-based and other community nonprofit organizations throughout all related agencies of state government; (c) Implement and coordinate public education activities to increase faith-based and community nonprofit social service program initiatives through volunteerism, special projects, pilot or demonstration projects, and public- private partnerships; (d) Encourage private charitable giving to support faith-based and community nonprofit organizations and social service programs; (e) Provide information and legal education to state and local public officials and policymakers to improve opportunities for government funding for social service programs by faith-based and community nonprofit organizations; (f) Provide education, training, and technical assistance to increase the capacity and expertise of faith-based and community nonprofit organizations to effectively manage government-funded social service programs; and (g) Provide training and technical assistance to enable faith-based and community nonprofit organizations to conduct program evaluation and outcome studies on social services provided with government funding. Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 3, effective June 20, 2005.

KRS 12.515 Agency liaisons -- Duties

12.515. Agency liaisons -- Duties (1) The following agencies shall designate a liaison to the Office for Faith-Based and Community Nonprofit Social Services: (a) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services; (b) The Department of Workforce Development; (c) The Department of Agriculture; (d) The Kentucky Housing Corporation; (e) The Education and Labor Cabinet; and (f) The Economic Development Cabinet. (2) Each agency identified in subsection (1) of this section shall, in cooperation and coordination with the Office for Faith-Based and Community Nonprofit Social Services: (a) Review and evaluate existing policies that affect government funding opportunities for faith-based and nonprofit community organizations and report to the office, within ninety (90) days of June 20, 2005, actions necessary to implement KRS 12.510; and (b) Amend existing policies and administrative regulations or implement new policies or administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A consistent with the principles established in KRS 12.500 to 12.520. Effective:July 1, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 9, effective July 1, 2022. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 11, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 11, sec. 4, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 7, effective July 12, 2006. -- Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 4, effective June 20, 2005.

KRS 12.520 Construction of KRS 12.500 to 12.520

12.520. Construction of KRS 12.500 to 12.520 (1) Nothing in KRS 12.500 to 12.520 shall be construed to be contrary to state or federal law concerning government funding for faith-based or nonprofit community organizations. (2) Nothing in KRS 12.500 to 12.520 shall be construed to establish a preference for faith-based or nonprofit organizations in soliciting, evaluating proposals for, or awarding of government contracts, grants, loans, or other funds. Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 5, effective June 20, 2005.

KRS 12.550 Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity -- Membership -- Powers and duties -- Reports

12.550. Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity -- Membership -- Powers and duties -- Reports (1) The Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity is hereby established and authorized to operate the Governor's Wellness and Physic al Activity Program, Inc. for the purpose of establishing and implementing a health, wellness, and fitness program for Kentucky and to promote a healthy lifestyle for all citizens of the Commonwealth. The Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activit y shall be attached to the Department for Public Health for administrative purposes. (a) The ex officio members of the Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity shall be as follows: 1. The Governor or the Governor's designee from the executive c abinet; 2. The secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or designee; 3. The secretary of the Personnel Cabinet or designee; 4. The secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet; 5. The Senate co-chair of the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services of the General Assembly; and 6. The House co-chair of the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services of the General Assembly. (b) In addition to the ex officio members, the Governor shall appoint five (5) council members to serve three (3) year terms on the Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity. Members appointed by the Governor may be reappointed by the Governor to serve successive terms. In making appointments, the Governor shall attempt to include individuals from different geographic regions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Governor shall make appointments to fill vacancies as they occur. Each appointment after the initial appointment shall be for a three (3) year term unless the appointment is to fill the unexpired portion of a term. (c) The Governor or, if so designated by the Governor, the chairman of the council shall have the authority to hire, fire, and man age all personnel of the Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Program, Inc., including the executive director. (d) The council shall administer funds appropriated or gifts, donations, or funds received from any source. The council may expend funds in its discretion to carry out the intent of KRS 12.020, 12.023, and 12.550. (e) The council shall closely coordinate with the Department for Public Health to establish policies and procedures. (f) The council shall select from its membership a chairman and a ny other officers it considers essential. The council may have committees and subcommittees as determined by the council. (g) The council shall make recommendations to the Governor and secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (h) The council shall meet quarterly or more often as necessary for the conduct of its business. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members' designees shall have voting privileges at committee meetings. (i) Members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their necessary travel expenses actually incurred in the discharge of their duties on the council, subject to Finance and Administration Cabinet administrative regulations. (j) The council may establish working groups as necessary. (k) The council shall establish the Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Program, Inc. pursuant to the requirements in KRS 12.020, 12.023, and 12.550. (2) Funds appropriated for purposes of the program shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year. (3) (a) The Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Program, Inc. shall follow standard accounting practices and shall submit the following financial reports to the Office of the Governor, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, and the Legislative Research Commission: 1. Quarterly reports of expenditures of state funds, submitted on or before the thirtieth day after the end of each quarter in the corporation's fiscal year; 2. Annual reports of receipts and expenditures for the Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Program, Inc., submitted on or before the sixtieth day after the end of the fiscal year of the corporation; and 3. The report of an annual financial audit conducted by an independent auditor, submitted on or before September 1 of each year. (b) The Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Program, Inc. shall file quarterly reports with the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission. The report shall include a detail of the operations of the program for the preceding year. The report shall include information concerning the participant demographics, number of incentives distributed, and program outcomes according to such measures of success as the board may adopt. Effective: June 29, 2023 History: Amended 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 25, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023. -- Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 10, effective July 1, 2022. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 11, sec. 5, effective June 25, 2009. -- Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 172, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=37078Fetched: 10/20/2026

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