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Fleming County approves first reading of ordinance on street‑legal special purpose vehicles; one magistrate dissents
Summary
Fleming County Fiscal Court discussed recent state legislation (Senate Bill 63) and approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-1427 to allow operation of street‑legal special purpose vehicles on designated county highways; vote recorded five in favor and one opposed.
Fleming County Fiscal Court discussed recent state legislation, Senate Bill 63, which addresses inspection, titling and licensing of side‑by‑side vehicles, before approving the first reading of a local ordinance on May 13, 2025.
The court considered whether to opt in or opt out of aspects of the state law and then moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25‑1427 relating to operation of street‑legal special purpose vehicles on designated county highways. The motion to approve the first reading was moved by Richie Kielman and seconded by Donnie Fawns. The recorded vote listed Kerri Marshall, Taylor Hunt, Richie Kielman, Blake Price and Donnie Fawns voting yes; Ray H. Money voted no. The motion carried.
County Attorney Monica Hill provided context that the county has the option to opt in or opt out under the state measure; the court did not finalize opt‑in/opt‑out policy language at this meeting, but approved the ordinance for first reading as presented. Any subsequent readings or final adoption would be required before the ordinance could take effect.
Next procedural step: the ordinance proceeds through the local reading/advertising process required for county ordinances; the transcript does not record a final adoption or effective date.
