KRS 7.550: Role of Legislative Research Commission in development of population data

for redistricting -- Computerized map -- Review of precinct establishment

orders and requests for exemption.

(1) The Legislative Research Commission shall serve as the legislative department's

liaison with the United States Bureau of the Census for purposes of Kentucky's

participation in and receipt of census maps and data under programs implementing

United States Public Law 94-171, relating to the development of population data for

redistricting.

(2) The Legislative Research Commission shall maintain and continuously update a

computerized map of Kentucky containing census geography and election precinct

boundaries.

(3) The Legislative Research Commission shall review any proposed p recinct

establishment order and request for an exemption made under KRS 117.0552 to

117.0554 to determine the effect of the proposed order or exemption upon the

Commonwealth's participation in programs to implement United States Public Law

94-171. If the C ommission determines that the proposed order or exemption would

have an adverse effect upon the Commonwealth's ability to participate in the

programs, it shall so advise the State Board of Elections.

(4) The Legislative Research Commission may direct its i nterim joint subcommittee of

appropriate jurisdiction to perform or oversee the performance of the

responsibilities assigned to the Commission by this section.