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Senate unanimously approves tweak to Trooper R eligibility for Kentucky State Police
Summary
Senate Bill 102 passed the Kentucky Senate unanimously to reset the five-year eligibility window for the Trooper R rehiring program based on a trooper's last day of work for the Kentucky State Police rather than their original retirement date; sponsors say the change helps staffing without expanding benefits.
The Kentucky Senate passed Senate Bill 102 on a unanimous recorded vote, adjusting eligibility for the Kentucky State Police 'Trooper R' rehiring program so that the five-year eligibility window is measured from a trooper's last day of work for the KSP rather than from the original retirement date.
Senator from Shelby explained the bill as a targeted fix to help the Kentucky State Police fill vacancies by allowing experienced retired troopers who remain qualified to return to service. "It resets that 5 year eligibility window based on a troopers last day of work for the Kentucky State Police rather than their original retirement date," the sponsor said, adding the bill "does not expand benefits, create new retirement obligations, [or] lower standards." The sponsor framed the change as a fiscally responsible way to leverage experienced personnel amid recruitment and retention challenges.
During the roll call period, Senator Willett used his allotted time to explain his 'Aye' vote and urged support, calling it "a good bill" and noting prior legislative actions meant to help KSP. The clerk recorded 38 yays, no nays, and the bill was declared passed.
The bill's floor explanation emphasized operational flexibility for KSP rather than personnel benefit changes; no floor amendments or recorded dissent were noted.
