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SB 68 Kentucky Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to executive branch agencies.

Summary
Amend KRS 148.280 to allow the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, through its president, to eject or exclude any person whose participation in Olympic, Paralympic, or equestrian sports or activities has been restricted by the United States Center for SafeSport and any person who engages or has engaged in conduct that would negatively impact the safety and security of park attendees; allow the commission to promulgate administrative regulations regarding ejections and exclusions from park property.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Current/Final · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was completely rewritten to shift its focus from the Kentucky Horse Park to the executive branch, specifically establishing a new Geographic Information Advisory Council. This council will advise the state on geographic information systems to improve public administration and reduce data redundancy across state agencies.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from regulating the Kentucky Horse Park to creating a statewide advisory body for geographic information technology.
SCOPE

The bill now establishes a new Geographic Information Advisory Council attached to the Commonwealth Office of Technology.

All provisions related to the Kentucky Horse Park, including rules about ejecting individuals based on SafeSport violations, were removed.

REQUIREMENT

The new council consists of 26 members, including various cabinet secretaries and a legislative liaison, tasked with recommending policies for geographic data management.

DEFINITION

The bill amends KRS 42.740 to define the new council's purpose and membership requirements.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 30, 2026

How they voted

40–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 44
Jan 30, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican38
34 Yea 4
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
10
Committee
9
Amendments
1
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 121)
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1) and (2-title) and Committee Substitute (1)
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
passed 37-0
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
to Rules (S)
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
3rd reading, passed 87-6 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (2-title) filed to bill
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
to State Government (H)
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
3rd reading, passed 35-0
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
to State & Local Government (S)
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.