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State Representative, 9th District
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Myron B. Dossett

Candidate for State Representative, 9th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; business owner
Lives in
Pembroke

State representative for District 9 (part of Christian County) since 2007; he chairs the House Agriculture Committee. A business owner and former Christian County magistrate.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored law letting fire officials fine code violators.In office

    HB 565 (2026). Signed by the governor April 7, 2026 (Acts Ch. 47).

    2026 Regular Session HB 565: AN ACT relating to fire protection.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “subject to an administrative fine or suspension or revocation of certificate of authority, occupancy, or other license or permit”
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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored law limiting eminent domain on conserved and agricultural land.In office

    HB 542 (2026) requires condemnors to justify the lack of feasible alternative locations. Signed by the governor April 13, 2026 (Acts Ch. 112).

    2026 Regular Session HB 542: AN ACT relating to eminent domain and declaring an emergency.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “provide a sworn written report to the court justifying the condemnation due to lack of feasible alternative locations”
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