FRANKFORT, February 9 -- In this file photo, Senate President Robert Stivers II, R-Manchester, presents Senate Bill 5, LRC Public Information breaking featured Stivers introduces bill that would allow cities to annex into third county, putting southern Laurel exit annexation into question By Jarrod Mills Staff Writer Feb 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 FRANKFORT, February 9 -- In this file photo, Senate President Robert Stivers II, R-Manchester, presents Senate Bill 5, LRC Public Information FRANKFORT, Ky. â A bill introduced by Kentucky State Senate President Robert Stivers could throw a new wrinkle into the battle for annexing property near Exit 29 in southern Laurel County. On Tuesday, Senator Stivers introduced Senate Bill 274 (SB 274) to the Committee of Committees. The bill would establish procedures for cities wholly contained within two counties wishing to annex territory in an additional county. Â