"Under House Bill 501, 'employees of the Transportation Cabinet shall not be permitted to telecommute unless specifically exempted by the Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet.' This provision was vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear but was overridden by the legislature."
"Senate Bill 197, which awaits action from the governor, implements remote work guidance starting July 1, 2027. This reflects a broader trend of limiting remote work for state employees."
"The 2025 personnel manual for the transportation cabinet states that managers and department heads are responsible for approving telecommuting hours and days, requiring formal agreements for regular telecommuting."
House Bill 501 prohibits Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employees from remote work unless specifically exempted. Governor Andy Beshear vetoed this provision, but the legislature overrode it. Senate Bill 197, awaiting the governor's action, will implement remote work guidance by July 1, 2027. Previous attempts to limit teleworking for state employees have occurred, including Senate Bill 79 in 2025, which did not advance. The 2025 personnel manual outlines telecommuting approval processes for managers and department heads, requiring formal agreements for regular telecommuting.
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