Kentucky Bills

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 46: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Gerald Combs Memorial Highway in Lee County.

HJR 46 is a ceremonial resolution designating a 6.4-mile segment of Kentucky Route 1036 in Lee County (from mile point 0.1 to 6.5) as the "Gerald Combs Memorial Highway." The Transportation Cabinet is directed to install appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. This bill does not create new policies or affect funding; it solely honors Gerald Combs, a Lee County resident who passed away in 2024, through a permanent highway designation. The resolution affects the specific roadway segment and the community through its commemorative recognition.

passed · Kentucky · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 143: AN ACT relating to fiduciary bonds.

Amend KRS 395.140 to establish that a fiduciary bond shall be subscribed to before a notary; remove the requirement that the bond be attested by the clerk of the court; and make technical changes.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 3: AN ACT relating to school district finances.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to establish the calendar and procedures for a district superintendent and local board of education to adopt a school district budget; require that a budget must include a reserve of not less than 2%; amend KRS 160.431 to require the annual financial report and the Kentucky Department of Education's written report be published on the district financial disclosure website; amend KRS 160.463 to require a school district to maintain a district financial disclosure website; identify the information that shall be published on the website; amend KRS 157.440, 160.390, 160.460, 160.470, 160.473, 160.530, 160.550, and 424.250 to conform; require districts to publish the most recent information available on the district financial disclosure website upon the effective date of the Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Kentucky · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SR 70: A RESOLUTION honoring the 22nd Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history.

This symbolic resolution (SR 70) honors Kentucky's 22nd annual Black History Celebration and formally recognizes "Black history is American history." It acknowledges the contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history, including Dr. Carter G. Woodson's foundational role in establishing Black History Month. The resolution affirms that Black history is integral to the nation's story and calls for ongoing reflection on this history to address current challenges. As a non-binding statement adopted by the Kentucky Senate, it directly affects state officials and citizens through ceremonial recognition, not policy changes.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 144: AN ACT relating to calorie information.

Create a new section of KRS 217.280 to 217.390, relating to food establishments, to require a food service establishment that is required to provide calorie information for standard menu items under federal law to display information that menus are also available without calorie information upon request or on the food service establishment's website.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 151: AN ACT relating to evaluations of certified educators.

Amend KRS 156.557 to permit a superintendent to initiate summative evaluations; require that summative evaluations be provided to the local board of education.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 148: AN ACT relating to local government.

SB 148 amends Kentucky law to clarify procedures for county clerks and sheriffs establishing branch offices in large counties (over 750 square miles). It specifies that branch offices can only be located in incorporated or unincorporated cities (not the county seat), require fiscal court approval, and mandate all records be kept at the county seat. The bill also details that branch office expenses, including deputy salaries, are covered under existing county budget processes, and the sheriff/county clerk remains financially responsible for all funds collected there. This is a technical adjustment to existing administrative rules, not a new policy.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 146: AN ACT relating to filings with the county clerk.

Amend KRS 64.012 to establish a flat fee of $33 to record a will or court-ordered name change with a county clerk; amend KRS 142.010 to establish a $4 tax on each recorded will; amend KRS 394.300 to establish timelines for retention and return of a recorded will by a county clerk; amend KRS 395.015 to authorize the clerk of the court to collect information and the applicable fee and tax on wills recorded by the court clerk; amend KRS 401.040 to authorize the clerk of the court to collect the recording fee for a court-ordered name change order on behalf of the county clerk; amend KRS 395.160 to conform.

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HJR 40: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Detective Richard E. Ray Memorial Highway in Pike County.

HJR 40 is a commemorative resolution designating a 4.889-mile stretch of Kentucky Route 1426 in Pike County (from the Letcher County line to U.S. Route 23) as the "Detective Richard E. Ray Memorial Highway." The bill directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to name this specific highway segment after Detective Richard E. Ray, a retired law enforcement officer with a 55-year career, and to install signs within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. This is a procedural measure that does not change laws or regulations but honors a specific individual through highway naming. The resolution directly affects the highway segment in Pike County and the Transportation Cabinet's signage responsibilities.

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HJR 37: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Representative C.M. "Hank" Hancock Memorial Highway in Franklin County.

HJR 37 is a commemorative resolution naming a specific segment of Kentucky Route 420 in Franklin County as the "Representative C.M. 'Hank' Hancock Memorial Highway." It directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to designate this 1.6-mile stretch (between KY-676 and Capital Avenue) and install signage within 30 days. The resolution honors the late state representative (1974-1994), who served on transportation committees and was recognized for his service to Frankfort and Franklin County. This is a purely ceremonial designation with no new policy or funding changes.

in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 484: AN ACT relating to domestic relations.

Amend KRS 403.240 to establish additional periods of visitation or parenting time when visitation or parenting time has been denied without good cause or temporarily suspended based upon an unsubstantiated allegation of abuse or neglect; provide that the Act may be cited as the Time Taken Back Act.

passed · Kentucky · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 7: A RESOLUTION recognizing the guiding principles of elections in Kentucky.

HR 7 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by Kentucky's House of Representatives to formally recognize seven guiding principles for elections, including security, accessibility, transparency, and federalism. It does not create new voting rules or affect voters directly - it merely affirms existing election practices Kentucky has followed. The resolution states that election laws should ensure "fair and secure" processes, prevent partisan manipulation, and maintain uniform administration, but it imposes no legal requirements. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact beyond expressing legislative sentiment.

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