Ky. Rev. Stat. § 56.495
The boards of regents of the respective state universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the board of trustees of the University of Kentucky may issue, under the provisions of KRS 162.340 to 162.380, consolidated educational building revenue bonds or housing bonds, provided that prior to seeking the final approval required by KRS 56.491, the board of the state university or the Kentucky Community and Technical College System shall submit to the commission, through the cabinet, a request for approval of the project before any financial commitment of any sort may be made in connection therewith, including employment of architects, engineers, fiscal agents, or attorneys. The request shall include a general description of the project and its need, use, location, approximate size, and such other information as the cabinet may require. After approval by the commission, the cabinet shall appoint fiscal agents, bond counsel, and architects and engineers as may be required to make plans and specifications or financial arrangements for the project.
KRS 56.495
Amended 1997, (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 36, effective5/30/1997. -- Repealed and reenacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 476, Pt. V, sec. 286, effective 7/13/1990. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 7, sec. 5.