AN ACT relating to the funding of lawsuits instituted by the Commonwealth.
Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to prohibit an executive branch official from expending any appropriations or funds, including the use of state time or resources to challenge any action of the federal government without the written consent of the Attorney General; require the Attorney General to represent the Commonwealth in all litigation pertaining to federal government actions; prohibit the Governor from taking a position on legal actions against the federal government without the written consent of the Attorney General; allow the Attorney General to bring a civil action to enjoin the Governor or an executive branch official alleged to have violated this Act; require the office of the Governor or an executive branch official reimburse the Attorney General for any costs involving the lawsuit if the Governor or an executive branch official is found to have violated this Act; allow for removal of an executive branch official found to have violated this Act; waive immunity under certain conditions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
to State Government (H)
Feb 19, 2025
House · Referred to committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 19, 2025
House · Introduced
introduced in House
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
T.J. Roberts
RRepublican
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