Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

HB 86 — AN ACT relating to the use of tax dollars by the Governor for international travel.

Last action — to State Government (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require the Governor to request permission from the State Treasurer to use tax dollars for international travel; prohibit the use of tax dollars for international travel by the Governor without approval.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. to State Government (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 86 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require the Governor to request permission from the State Treasurer to use tax dollars for international travel; prohibit the use of tax dollars for international travel by the Governor without approval.
Who sponsors HB 86?
HB 86 is sponsored by Thomas Huff (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), and T.J. Roberts (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 86?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 86?
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