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Kentucky

STATE BUDGET

The state operates on a biennial budget cycle.  State agencies submit their budget requests by November 15 of the year preceding the start of the biennium.  The Governor submits the proposed budget to the Legislature 10 legislative days after it convenes in early January.  The state Legislature adopts a budget in April, with the biennium beginning July 1.

STATE LEGISLATURE

There are 38 state Senators serving four-year terms.  The 100 members of the state House of Representatives serve two-year terms.  The Legislature convenes on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. In even-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 60 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond April 15. In odd-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 30 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond March 30.  Bills do not carry over from year to year.

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