Kentucky Bills

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 187: AN ACT relating to branch budget bills.

SB 187 amends Kentucky law to clarify that branch budget bills must contain separate, specific appropriations for each section, subsection, and fund. It adds a severability clause stating that if any part of a budget bill is ruled unconstitutional, only that part is invalidated - other sections remain effective. This technical correction directly affects how Kentucky's state budget bills are structured and passed, ensuring budget continuity during legal challenges. The bill does not change budget amounts or policies, only the procedural framework for enacting budget legislation.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 601: AN ACT relating to highway access.

Amend KRS 177.240 to prohibit the Transportation Cabinet or any county or city that maintains a limited access facility from requiring a property owner to pay compensation for any increase in property value attributable to the new access as a condition of allowing a property owner access.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 614: AN ACT relating to revenue.

HB 614 is a technical correction bill amending KRS 131.140, which governs property valuation and tax administration procedures in Kentucky. It updates wording in existing statutes to clarify requirements for property valuation administrators, county tax officials, and the Department of Revenue regarding recordkeeping, audits, and conference attendance. The bill does not create new policies or affect taxpayers directly; it only corrects language in current law to ensure administrative clarity. This is a routine procedural update affecting state and local tax officials who handle property assessments.

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 640: AN ACT relating to taxation.

HB 640 is a technical correction bill to Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 131.170, which governs tax filing extensions. It fixes a minor wording error in the statute (adding "of Revenue" after "department") and clarifies existing procedures for granting tax filing extensions. The bill directly affects taxpayers who request extensions and the Kentucky Department of Revenue, which administers these extensions. It does not change any substantive tax rules or create new requirements. This is a procedural adjustment to ensure the law is accurately worded.

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 674: AN ACT relating to branch budget recommendations.

HB 674 makes technical corrections to Kentucky's budget submission rules for government branches. It requires all budget recommendations to include specific dollar amounts for every item, banning vague terms like "necessary government expense" without them. The bill also mandates that when a fund's entire proceeds are assigned to specific budget units, agencies must provide annual revenue estimates for the current and prior two fiscal bienniums. This affects all state government branches submitting budget recommendations to the General Assembly. The changes clarify procedural requirements without altering funding levels or policy substance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 675: AN ACT relating to fiscal matters.

HB 675 updates Kentucky law to replace gendered language in a tax collection procedure. It amends KRS 131.205 to use gender-neutral terms (replacing "his or her" with inclusive phrasing) for Department of Revenue field representatives who collect taxes. The bill does not change any tax collection rules or procedures - only the wording describing who performs the task. It directly affects field representatives handling tax payments but has no impact on tax rates, filing requirements, or other fiscal policies. This is a procedural language update, not a substantive policy change.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 290: AN ACT relating to criminal history.

Create a new sections of KRS Chapter 431 to establish an automatic expungement process for specific eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions; allow the Commonwealth's and county attorney to object and halt the automatic expungement of certain offenses; require the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Kentucky State Police to submit a report twice a year to the Legislative Research Commission on the implementation of the automatic expungement process; amend KRS 431.073 to waive fees for an applicant whose conviction qualifies as an eligible conviction; amend KRS 431.074 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to establish a searchable portal to allow a person to determine if his or her conviction has been expunged; amend KRS 431.078 to waive fees for a petitioner whose conviction qualifies as an eligible conviction; amend KRS 431.079 to provide court clerks and deputy court clerks with immunity from civil liability for acts done in good faith under this act; amend KRS 17.151 to require the Department for Kentucky State Police to provide the Administrative Office of the Courts with data to comply with automatic expungement process; amend KRS 196.093 to require the Department of Corrections to provide the Administrative Office of the Courts with data to comply with automatic expungement process; amend KRS 367.310 to provide that no conviction that has been overruled, vacated, set aside, or expunged shall not be included on any background check or consumer report; establish the Automatic Expungement Task Force; establish duties and membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by November 1, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Automatic Expungement Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 515: AN ACT relating to revenue.

HB 515 makes a technical correction to Kentucky Revised Statute 141.068, clarifying definitions and procedures for tax credits under the state's investment fund program. The amendment does not change existing tax credit rules but ensures accurate wording in the statute for administrative clarity. It directly affects investors, investment fund managers, and the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. This correction helps maintain consistent application of the tax credit program without altering policy.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 660: AN ACT relating to highways.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 176 to define "resurfacing project'; require the Department of Highways to notify cities where resurfacing projects are located at least 60 days prior to the project letting date; specify contents of the notice; allow any affected city to submit comments on the project; require city to consider feedback from the city and issue a response.

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 19, 2026

HJR 77: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky and declaring an emergency.

Direct the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky; direct that EPIC report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✗ Energy

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 195: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 247 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative to promote farming to youth in urban counties with a pilot program in at least 1 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service office by September 1, 2026; set each program term to 1 year in duration, beginning each January; establish guidelines and participant eligibility.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 643: AN ACT relating to school safety.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to allow school districts to implement a wearable panic alert system; establish system criteria; require the Department of Education to provide a list of approved wearable panic alert systems; require the Center for School Safety to establish the Wearable Panic Alert Grant Program; amend KRS 158.446 to allow the Center for School Safety to distribute wearable panic alert grants using funds appropriated in the biennial budget to support school safety; provide that the Act may be cited as Alyssa's Law.

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