HB 613: AN ACT relating to revenues for the provision of emergency services.
HB 613 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAmend KRS 75.040 to establish conditions under which a fire protection district or volunteer fire department district may exceed the maximum established tax rate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 75 to establish the procedure by which a fire protection district or volunteer fire department district may exceed the ma...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Provides fire districts with tools to maintain service levels amidst rising costs.
Risks
- Potential for increased property tax burdens on local residents and businesses.
Society
Benefits
- Potential for improved public safety through better-funded fire and emergency services.
- Includes democratic oversight mechanisms like public hearings and voter recall.
Risks
- Places financial pressure on residents living within districts that choose to raise rates.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Exemption from standard KRS 132.023 tax limitations reduces state-level oversight of local property tax increases.
Analysis is based on an abstract; specific legislative language regarding recall thresholds is unavailable.
Where it stands
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