Veterans (National Guard & Reserve)

passed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SR 285: A RESOLUTION recognizing the filing of the Major Richard Star Act, a bill exploring an opportunity for veterans with disabilities to receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Recognize the filing of the Major Richard Star Act in the United States Congress, a bill exploring an opportunity for veterans with disabilities to receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes federal legislation allowing veterans to receive full retirement and disability compensation without offset, enhancing financial benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 877: AN ACT proposing to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to exempting property from taxation.

Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt property owned by seniors who are 65 years of age or older and property owned by a former member of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard, who is 100% service-connected combat-related disabled and, upon his death, property owned by his or her surviving spouse; apply to property assessed on or after January 1, 2027; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans, directly reducing their tax burden and supporting fiscal relief for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill exempts property from taxation for seniors and disabled veterans, reducing housing costs for vulnerable populations and supporting affordable housing access.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill exempts property taxes for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and protections for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HJR 100: A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Defense and the federal government to protect the earned benefits of our veterans from retaliatory and punitive measures.

Urge the United States Department of War and the federal government to protect the earned benefits of our veterans from retaliatory and punitive measures.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly urges federal government to protect veterans' earned benefits from retaliatory measures, directly supporting veteran interests.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 16, 2026

HCR 121: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to support efforts to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States servicemembers who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Urge the United States Congress to support efforts to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States servicemembers who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks to recognize veterans who served in Honduras with a medal, directly supporting veteran recognition and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SJR 68: A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Urge the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges full retirement and disability pay without offset, directly expanding veterans' benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 499: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax.

Amend KRS 138.470 to exempt from motor vehicle usage tax any motor vehicle purchased by current members of the Kentucky National Guard or reserve component, motor vehicles brought into the Commonwealth that were sold by a dealer in another state to a member of the Armed Forces on duty in the Commonwealth while that person was on temporary duty in another state, and motor vehicles registered outside the state by a veteran or member of the United States Armed Forces that were purchased while that person was a member of the Armed Forces.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts military vehicles from tax, reducing state tax revenue and limiting collection under taxation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans and military members from motor vehicle tax, providing direct financial benefit and aligning with veteran support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax National Guard & Reserve

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