Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

SB 197 — AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Last action — delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 202)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 27, 2026.

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Summary

Create a new section of Subchapter 32 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish a tiered county system for eligible companies to receive incentives under the Kentucky Business Investment Program; amends KRS 154.32-010 to define "tier"; amends KRS 154.32-020 and 154.32-040 to conform; amend KRS 154.32-050 to specify tiering procedures; amend KRS 154.32-060 to require the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to identify and certify or decertify the tiers for all counties on an annual basis into 4 tax credit tiers; provide that the incentives available under this subchapter be determined based on the county where the economic development project is located by an approved company; provide a county's tier will be based on a 5 year average of its unemployment rate and population ranking; amend KRS 154.32-090, 154.61-010, 154.61-020, and 141.383 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 202 1 CHAPTER 202 ( SB 197 ) Provisions of this bill that are to be deleted due to a veto of the Governor that was not overridden by the General Assembly are displayed as bracketed text with intervening strikethrough and enclosed in double asterisks, e.g., **[text]**.
AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Subject to the conditions and procedures in this Act, in the event of a presidentially declared disaster or emergency, the Department of Military Affairs may request from the Finance and Administration Cabinet, as a necessary government expense, up to $25,000,000 in each fiscal year from the General Fund to be used as required to match federal aid for which the state would be eligible.
Subject to the conditions and procedures in this Act, in the event of a presidentially declared disaster or emergency, the Department of Military Affairs may request from the Finance and Administration Cabinet, as a necessary government expense, **[up to $25,000,000 in each fiscal year from the]** General Fund to be used as required to match federal aid for which the state would be eligible.
All moneys reimbursed to the state by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible disaster-related expenditures shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).
**[All]** moneys reimbursed to the state by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible disaster-related expenditures shall be deposited **[into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705)]**.
The first $26,700,000 of any reimbursements received shall be distributed to the School Facilities Construction Commission to be distributed to the Perry County School Board to support replacement of Robinson Elementary School, subject to verification of eligibility of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by the State Budget Director before the disbursement of funds.
The first $26,700,000 of any reimbursements received shall be distributed to the **[School Facilities Construction Commission to be distributed to the]** Perry County School Board to support replacement of Robinson Elementary School, subject to verification of eligibility of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by the State Budget Director before the disbursement of funds.
Page 1 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN The Commonwealth shall seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for all eligible costs to the maximum extent allowable under federal disaster assistance guidelines, and the local district shall cooperate fully in providing documentation necessary to support such reimbursement.
The Commonwealth shall seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for all eligible costs to the maximum extent allowable under federal disaster assistance guidelines, and the local district shall cooperate fully in providing documentation necessary to support such reimbursement.
[All moneys reimbursed to the state by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible disaster-related expenditures shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).] The Department of Military Affairs shall provide a comprehensive list of anticipated FEMA reimbursements to counties eligible for disaster-related expenditures to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by June 1, 2026.
[All moneys reimbursed to the state by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible disaster-related expenditures shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).] **[The Department of Military Affairs shall provide a comprehensive list of anticipated FEMA reimbursements to counties eligible for disaster-related expenditures to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by June 1, 2026.]** Section 2.
Section 2.
Notwithstanding KRS 154.12-278, interest income earned on the balances in the High-Tech Construction/Investment Pool and loan repayments received by the High-Tech Construction/Investment Pool shall be used to support the Office of Entrepreneurship and are appropriated in addition to amounts appropriated above.
Notwithstanding KRS 154.12-278, interest income earned on the balances in the High-Tech Construction/Investment Pool and loan repayments received by the High- Tech Construction/Investment Pool shall be used to support the Office of Entrepreneurship and are appropriated in addition to amounts appropriated above.
If the required disbursements exceed Page 2 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants allotment balance, notwithstanding KRS 154.12-278, Restricted Funds may be expended for training grants.
If the required Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY disbursements exceed the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants allotment balance, notwithstanding KRS 154.12-278, Restricted Funds may be expended for training grants.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $2,400,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $2,325,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation to make training grants to support manufacturing- related investments.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $2,400,000 in fiscal year 2026- and $2,325,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation to make training grants to support manufacturing-related investments.
Page 3 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the balance of the General Fund appropriation authorized in 2022 Ky.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the balance of the General Fund appropriation authorized in 2022 Ky.
88.] (11)[(12)] Financial Assistance Program for Nuclear Energy-Related Projects:
88.] **[(11)[(12)]Financial Assistance Program for Nuclear Energy-Related Projects:
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169.]** **[(12)[(13)]Pilot Tax Increment Financing Program:
(12)[(13)] Pilot Tax Increment Financing Program:
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98.]** (13)[(14)] Kentucky Film Office:
(13)[(14)] Kentucky Film Office:
Page 4 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Notwithstanding KRS 160.348(3), included in the above General Fund appropriation is $960,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $930,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to pay the cost of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations for those students who meet the eligibility requirements for free or reduced-price meals.
Notwithstanding KRS 160.348(3), included in the above General Fund appropriation is $960,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $930,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to pay the cost of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations for those students who meet the eligibility requirements for free or reduced-price meals.
(a) A count and list, by name, of all full-time, part-time, and interim employees employed under KRS Chapter 18A;
CHAPTER 202 3 (a) A count and list, by name, of all full-time, part-time, and interim employees employed under KRS Chapter 18A;
(d) The manner in which the compensation increases were delineated, such as Page 5 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN universally or by job classification, if applicable;
(d) The manner in which the compensation increases were delineated, such as universally or by job classification, if applicable;
(7) Special Examination:
**[(7) Special Examination:
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118.]** (8) Local School District Insurance Coverage Report:
(8) Local School District Insurance Coverage Report:
The Kentucky Department of Education, with assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission, shall compile and submit a report to the Interim Joint Committee on Page 6 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Appropriations and Revenue by June 30, 2027.
The Kentucky Department of Education, with assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission, shall compile and submit a report to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by June 30, 2027.
(10) Employment of Leadership Personnel:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (10) Employment of Leadership Personnel:
Learning and Results Services, at pages 51 to 55, is amended to read as follows:
Learning and Results Services, at pages to 55, is amended to read as follows:
If a certified person is employed as a director or coordinator of a Family Resource and Youth Services Center, that person shall retain his or her status as a certified employee of the Page 7 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN school district.
If a certified person is employed as a director or coordinator of a Family Resource and Youth Services Center, that person shall retain his or her status as a certified employee of the school district.
6 shall not be less than $100 per Page 8 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN pupil in average daily attendance.
6 shall not be less than $100 per pupil in average daily attendance.
Of this amount, $70,063,400 in each fiscal year shall be distributed as supplemental funding to support qualifying locally operated career and technical education centers, state- operated area technology centers, and programs based on enrollment and incentive criteria, pursuant to KRS 157.069.
Of this amount, $70,063,400 in each fiscal year shall be distributed as supplemental funding to support qualifying locally operated career and technical education centers, state-operated area technology centers, and programs based on enrollment and incentive criteria, pursuant to KRS 157.069.
(9) Redistribution of Resources:
**[(9) Redistribution of Resources:
Notwithstanding KRS 156.095, 156.553, 156.555, 157.390, 158.070, 158.770, 158.775, 158.805, 161.027, 161.028, 161.030, 161.165, and 161.167, no General Fund is provided for the Professional Development Program, the Commonwealth School Improvement Fund, the Leadership and Mentor Fund, the Middle School Academic Center, the Teacher's Professional Growth Fund, the Teacher Academies Program, the Writing Program, the Kentucky Principal Internship Program, the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, and the Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching in order to increase funding for school-based mental health services providers.
Notwithstanding KRS 156.095, 156.553, 156.555, 157.390, 158.070, 158.770, 158.775, 158.805, 161.027, 161.028, 161.030, 161.165, and 161.167, no]** General Fund is provided for the Professional Development Program, the Commonwealth School Improvement Fund, the Leadership and Mentor Fund, the Middle School Academic Center, the Teacher's Professional Growth Fund, the Teacher Academies CHAPTER 202 5 Program, the Writing Program, the Kentucky Principal Internship Program, the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, and the Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching in order to increase funding for school-based mental health services providers.
Page 9 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN (a) $1,900,000 in each fiscal year for AdvanceKentucky;
(a) $1,900,000 in each fiscal year for AdvanceKentucky;
Page 10 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN (u) $500,000 in each fiscal year for the Visually Impaired Preschool Services Program;
(u) $500,000 in each fiscal year for the Visually Impaired Preschool Services Program;
and (v) $1,500,000 in each fiscal year for We Lead CS.
and (v) $1,500,000 in each fiscal year **[for We Lead CS.]** It is the intent of the 2026 General Assembly to reevaluate each Learning and Results Services Program, both individually and collectively, to optimize funding and support for Kentucky students.
It is the intent of the 2026 General Assembly to reevaluate each Learning and Results Services Program, both individually and collectively, to optimize funding and support for Kentucky students.
Included in the above appropriations is $11,500,000 in General Fund and $11,500,000 in Restricted Funds in each fiscal year to assist local school districts and nonpublic schools in funding salaries for school resource officers.
Included in the above appropriations is $11,500,000 in General Fund and $11,500,000 in Restricted Funds in each fiscal year to assist local school districts and nonpublic schools in funding Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY salaries for school resource officers.
Included in the above Page 11 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN General Fund appropriation is a one-time allocation of $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support a new program, overseen by the Kentucky Department of Education, to develop and mentor new school principals.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is a one-time allocation of $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support a new program, overseen by the Kentucky Department of Education, to develop and mentor new school principals.
(15) College Entrance Exam:
**[(15) College Entrance Exam:
No General Funds provided to the Kentucky Department of Education shall be used for any contract that does not meet Kentucky Academic Standards and the Accountability and Assessment provisions outlined in KRS 158.645, 158.6451, 158.6453, 158.6455, 158.649, and 160.346 and applicable federal statutes.
No General Funds provided to the Kentucky Department of Education shall be used for any contract that does not meet Kentucky Academic Standards and the Accountability and Assessment provisions outlined in KRS 158.645, 158.6451, 158.6453, 158.6455, 158.649, and 160.346 and applicable federal statutes]**.
The Kentucky Department of Education shall initiate a new competitive procurement process and shall award a contract only to a vendor or vendors whose assessment product satisfies all applicable state and federal statutory requirements for accountability and assessment purposes to be in place for the 2026- 2027 school year.
The Kentucky Department of Education shall initiate a new competitive procurement process and shall award a contract only to a vendor or vendors whose assessment product satisfies all applicable state and federal statutory requirements for accountability and assessment purposes to be in place for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $96,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $93,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Hope Center.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $96,000 in fiscal year 2026- and $93,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Hope Center.
Notwithstanding KRS 194A.055, 200.151, 248.654, and any statute to the contrary, $6,500,000 in General Fund (Tobacco) settlement agreement funds Page 12 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN previously appropriated from the Early Childhood Development Fund to the General Administration and Program Support budget unit within the Education and Labor Cabinet for the benefit of the Early Childhood Advisory Council shall lapse to the Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund established in KRS 248.654.
Notwithstanding KRS 194A.055, 200.151, 248.654, and any statute to the contrary, $6,500,000 in General Fund (Tobacco) settlement agreement funds previously appropriated from the Early Childhood Development Fund to the General Administration and Program Support budget unit within the Education and Labor Cabinet for the benefit of the Early Childhood Advisory Council shall lapse to the Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund established in KRS 248.654.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $960,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $930,000 in fiscal year 2027- 2028 for the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $960,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $930,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 2026-27 2027-28 Page 13 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN General Fund 9,803,700 13,468,900 Restricted Funds 45,074,400 41,161,500 TOTAL 54,878,100 54,630,400 (1) Kentucky Affordable Prepaid Tuition Trust Fund:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 2026-27 2027-28 CHAPTER 202 7 General Fund 9,803,700 13,468,900 Restricted Funds 45,074,400 41,161,500 TOTAL 54,878,100 54,630,400 (1) Kentucky Affordable Prepaid Tuition Trust Fund:
DEBT SERVICE 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 14,100,200 13,880,800 General Fund 579,907,900 781,499,900 [596,104,400] [816,242,400] TOTAL 594,008,100 795,380,700 [610,204,600] [830,123,200] Page 14 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN (1) Kentucky State Police Two-Way Radio Debt Service:
DEBT SERVICE 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 14,100,200 13,880,800 General Fund 579,907,900 781,499,900 [596,104,400] [816,242,400] TOTAL 594,008,100 795,380,700 [610,204,600] [830,123,200] (1) Kentucky State Police Two-Way Radio Debt Service:
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229 and 48.720, General Fund in the amount of $18,500,000 in fiscal year 2025- 2026 shall not lapse and shall carry forward into fiscal year 2026-2027.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229 and 48.720, General Fund in the amount of $18,500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 shall not lapse and shall carry forward into fiscal year 2026-2027.
FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 9,100,200 9,000,500 Restricted Funds 57,654,700 57,117,600 TOTAL 66,754,900 66,118,100 (1) Capitol Annex Renovation:
FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 9,100,200 9,000,500 Restricted Funds 57,654,700 57,117,600 Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOTAL 66,754,900 66,118,100 **[(1) Capitol Annex Renovation:
shall be approved by the Director of the Legislative Research Commission or his designee.
shall be approved by the Director of the Legislative Research Commission or his designee.]** 5.
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Included in the above Restricted Funds appropriation is $625,800 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,719,100 in fiscal year 2027- 2028 to support security enhancements in key areas such as email integrity, data classification, directory resilience, and incident response and training.
Included in the above Restricted Funds appropriation is $625,800 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,719,100 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support security enhancements in key areas such as email integrity, data classification, directory resilience, and incident response and training.
(2) State Enforcement:
CHAPTER 202 9 (2) State Enforcement:
PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATORS Page 17 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 64,978,600 64,663,500 Restricted Funds 4,786,400 4,786,000 TOTAL 69,765,000 69,449,500 (1) Management of Expenditures:
PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATORS 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 64,978,600 64,663,500 Restricted Funds 4,786,400 4,786,000 TOTAL 69,765,000 69,449,500 (1) Management of Expenditures:
Included in the above General Fund (Tobacco) appropriation is $8,422,100 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $7,783,300 in fiscal year 2027- Page 18 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 2028 for the Early Childhood Development Program and $1,773,100 in fiscal year 2026- 2027 and $1,638,600 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Early Childhood Adoption and Foster Care Supports Program.
Included in the above General Fund (Tobacco) appropriation is $8,422,100 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $7,783,300 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Early Childhood Development Program and $1,773,100 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,638,600 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Early Childhood Adoption and Foster Care Supports Program.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $480,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $465,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the Fostering Success Program.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $480,000 in fiscal year 2026- and $465,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the Fostering Success Program.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $10,176,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $9,858,000 in fiscal year 2027- 2028 to provide services to families at or below 160 percent of the federal poverty level as determined annually by the U.S.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $10,176,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $9,858,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to provide services to families at or below 160 percent of the federal poverty level as determined annually by the U.S.
(6) Children's Services Contractors:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (6) Children's Services Contractors:
Notwithstanding KRS Chapter 45A, no contracts awarded for the use and benefit of the Department for Community Based Page 19 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Services shall interfere with the contractor’s freedom of religion as set forth in KRS 446.350.
Notwithstanding KRS Chapter 45A, no contracts awarded for the use and benefit of the Department for Community Based Services shall interfere with the contractor’s freedom of religion as set forth in KRS 446.350.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $1,920,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,860,000 in fiscal year 2027- Page 20 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 2028 for independent living supports to children aging out of the foster care system.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $1,920,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,860,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 for independent living supports to children aging out of the foster care system.
(a) $17,240,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $16,670,000 in fiscal year 2027- 2028 to support an income exclusion from eligibility determinations for child care providers;
(a) $17,240,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $16,670,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support an income exclusion from eligibility determinations for child care providers;
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $43,500,000 in fiscal year 2026- 2027 and $58,000,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the increased state share of SNAP administrative cost responsibility from 50 percent to 75 percent, as required by H.R.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $43,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $58,000,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the increased state share of SNAP administrative cost responsibility from 50 percent to 75 percent, as required by H.R.
Federal funds shall include but are not limited to funds available through foster care maintenance payments in Title IV-E of the Page 21 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Social Security Act and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act.
Federal funds shall include but are not limited to funds available through foster care maintenance payments in Title IV-E of the Social Security Act and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act.
Such provisional licensing shall include provisional approval within five days of placement, immediate satisfaction of all federal safety requirements, a 120-day window to complete non-safety requirements (training, home study), and a provisional approval process to qualify these homes for Title IV-E foster care maintenance payment purposes.
Such provisional licensing shall include provisional approval within five days of placement, immediate satisfaction of all CHAPTER 202 11 federal safety requirements, a 120-day window to complete non-safety requirements (training, home study), and a provisional approval process to qualify these homes for Title IV-E foster care maintenance payment purposes.
early or unplanned retirement due to a documented hardship, including medical necessity or employer- mandated separation, resulting in a substantial loss of income;
early or unplanned retirement due to a documented hardship, including medical necessity or employer-mandated separation, resulting in a substantial loss of income;
or a significant change in the child's medical or behavioral Page 22 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN health needs requiring substantial caregiver involvement.
or a significant change in the child's medical or behavioral health needs requiring substantial caregiver involvement.
The Department shall submit a quarterly Page 23 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN report detailing the expenditures and fund sources for all out of home care services beginning November 1, 2026, to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.
The Department shall submit a quarterly report detailing the expenditures and fund sources for all out of home care services beginning November 1, 2026, to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.
Included in the above appropriations is $6,378,600 in General Fund and $6,396,400 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $7,792,300 in General Fund and $8,997,700 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2027- 2028 for the Youth Villages Intercept Program.
Included in the above appropriations is $6,378,600 in General Fund and $6,396,400 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $7,792,300 in General Fund and $8,997,700 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Youth Villages Intercept Program.
Section 9.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Section 9.
COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Page 24 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 6,165,900 5,745,500 General Fund 14,217,900 17,696,700 Restricted Funds 11,709,700 9,025,900 Federal Funds 6,128,800 6,190,100 TOTAL 38,222,300 38,658,200 (1) Interest Earnings Transfer from the Strategic Investment and Incentive Trust Fund Accounts:
COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 6,165,900 5,745,500 General Fund 14,217,900 17,696,700 Restricted Funds 11,709,700 9,025,900 Federal Funds 6,128,800 6,190,100 TOTAL 38,222,300 38,658,200 (1) Interest Earnings Transfer from the Strategic Investment and Incentive Trust Fund Accounts:
Any funds used by a university to meet debt obligations issued by a university pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to Page 25 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN interception of state-appropriated funds pursuant to KRS 164A.608.
Any funds used by a university to meet debt obligations issued by a university pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to interception of state-appropriated funds pursuant to KRS 164A.608.
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CHAPTER 202 13 2.
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Notwithstanding KRS Page 27 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 154A.130(4), included in the above General Fund appropriation is $7,398,100 in each fiscal year for the National Guard Tuition Award Program.
Notwithstanding KRS 154A.130(4), included in the above General Fund appropriation is $7,398,100 in each fiscal year for the National Guard Tuition Award Program.
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 164.786(1)(f)[ and 164.787(2)(d)], the dual credit tuition rate ceiling shall be one-half of the per credit hour tuition amount charged by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for in-state students.
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 164.786(1)(f)[ and 164.787(2)(d)], the dual credit tuition rate ceiling shall be one-half of the per credit hour tuition amount charged by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY for in-state students.
Notwithstanding KRS 164.786(4)(c), eligible high school students may receive a dual credit scholarship for two career and technical education dual credit courses per academic Page 28 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN year and four general education dual credit courses over the junior and senior years, up to a maximum of 12 approved dual credit courses.
Notwithstanding KRS 164.786(4)(c), eligible high school students may receive a dual credit scholarship for two career and technical education dual credit courses per academic year and four general education dual credit courses over the junior and senior years, up to a maximum of 12 approved dual credit courses.
If a recipient fails to complete the required service requirement within the timeframe established by the Authority, the scholarship shall be Page 29 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN converted to a loan and be shall repaid to the Commonwealth.
If a recipient fails to complete the required service requirement within the timeframe established by the Authority, the scholarship shall be converted to a loan and be shall repaid to the Commonwealth.
Notwithstanding KRS 154A.130(4) and any provisions of this Act to the contrary, if lottery receipts received by the Commonwealth, excluding any unclaimed prize money received under Part III, 20.
Notwithstanding KRS 154A.130(4) **[and any provisions of this Act to the contrary, if lottery receipts received by the Commonwealth, excluding any unclaimed prize money received under Part III, 20.
of this Act, exceed $370,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 or $365,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium, the additional excess shall be transferred to a trust and agency account and shall not be expended or appropriated without the express authority of the General Assembly.
of this Act, exceed $370,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 or $365,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium]**, the additional excess shall be transferred to a trust and agency account **[and shall not be expended or appropriated without the express authority of the General Assembly]**.
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, in coordination with the Council on Postsecondary Education, shall submit a report on the number of teacher scholarships provided in each fiscal year, the program of study in which recipients are enrolled, Page 30 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN recipient retention rates, total number of applications, and the impact of the scholarships on recruitment.
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, in coordination with the Council on Postsecondary Education, shall submit a report on the number of teacher scholarships provided in each fiscal year, the program of study in which recipients are enrolled, recipient retention rates, total number of applications, and the impact of the scholarships on recruitment.
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CHAPTER 202 15 3.
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 61.5991, $4,454,900 in each fiscal year to support the Page 31 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN university's share of the anticipated retirement costs over the university's fiscal year 2019-2020 baseline contribution as adjusted and posted under the 2026 Budget Bills tile on the Legislative Research Commission's website;[ and] (c) $2,423,200 in each fiscal year to support the Commonwealth’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund premium;
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 61.5991, $4,454,900 in each fiscal year to support the university's share of the anticipated retirement costs over the university's fiscal year 2019-2020 baseline contribution as adjusted and posted under the 2026 Budget Bills tile on the Legislative Research Commission's website;[ and] (c) $2,423,200 in each fiscal year to support the Commonwealth’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund premium;
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $6,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027- 2028 to support the establishment and operations of an air traffic control training program.] 4.
Included in the above General Fund appropriation is $6,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to support the establishment and operations of an air traffic control training program.] 4.
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 46,356,100 46,873,100 Page 32 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Restricted Funds 113,586,900 113,586,900 Federal Funds 47,176,400 47,176,400 TOTAL 207,119,400 207,636,400 (1) Mandated Programs:
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 46,356,100 46,873,100 Restricted Funds 113,586,900 113,586,900 Federal Funds 47,176,400 47,176,400 TOTAL 207,119,400 207,636,400 (1) Mandated Programs:
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 61.5991, $2,456,500 in each fiscal year to support the university's share of the anticipated retirement costs over the university's fiscal year 2019-2020 baseline contribution as adjusted and posted under the 2026 Budget Bills tile on the Legislative Research Commission's website;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Notwithstanding KRS 61.5991, $2,456,500 in each fiscal year to support the university's share of the anticipated retirement costs over the university's fiscal year 2019-2020 baseline contribution as adjusted and posted under the 2026 Budget Bills tile on the Legislative Research Commission's website;
and (c) $1,451,400 in each fiscal year to support the Commonwealth’s Property and Page 33 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Casualty Insurance Fund premium.
and (c) $1,451,400 in each fiscal year to support the Commonwealth’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund premium.
Page 34 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN (a) $35,420,800 in each fiscal year for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Cooperative Extension Service.
CHAPTER 202 17 (a) $35,420,800 in each fiscal year for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Cooperative Extension Service.
52.71 et seq.) from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for up to three projects under the Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program shall be deemed a necessary government expense and shall be paid from the General Fund Surplus Account (KRS Page 35 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 48.700) or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium.
52.71 et seq.) from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for up to three projects under the Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program shall be deemed a necessary government expense and shall be paid from the General Fund Surplus Account (KRS 48.700) or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 2,750,000 -0- General Fund 138,206,200 138,206,200 [135,615,900] [133,164,800] Restricted Funds 1,515,148,500 1,547,903,100 Federal Funds 196,365,300 200,610,300 TOTAL 1,852,470,000 1,886,719,600 [1,849,879,700] [1,881,678,200] (1) Mandated Programs:
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 2,750,000 -0- General Fund 138,206,200 138,206,200 [135,615,900] [133,164,800] Restricted Funds 1,515,148,500 1,547,903,100 Federal Funds 196,365,300 200,610,300 TOTAL 1,852,470,000 1,886,719,600 [1,849,879,700] [1,881,678,200] Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) Mandated Programs:
Page 36 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN (d) $150,000 in each fiscal year for the Mid-South REACH Grant;
(d) $150,000 in each fiscal year for the Mid-South REACH Grant;
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM Page 37 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 182,861,500 182,861,500 [179,381,700] [176,089,000] Restricted Funds 556,045,700 561,002,400 Federal Funds 295,517,000 295,516,800 TOTAL 1,034,424,200 1,039,380,700 [1,030,944,400] [1,032,608,200] (1) Mandated Programs:
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 182,861,500 182,861,500 [179,381,700] [176,089,000] Restricted Funds 556,045,700 561,002,400 Federal Funds 295,517,000 295,516,800 TOTAL 1,034,424,200 1,039,380,700 [1,030,944,400] [1,032,608,200] (1) Mandated Programs:
(2) Firefighters Foundation Program Fund:
CHAPTER 202 19 (2) Firefighters Foundation Program Fund:
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 95A.250(1)(a), included in the above Restricted Funds appropriation are sufficient funds for an incentive payment of $4,653 in fiscal year 2026- 2027 and $4,746 in fiscal year 2027-2028, plus an amount equal to the required employer’s contribution on the supplement in each fiscal year for each qualified professional firefighter under the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund.
(b) Notwithstanding KRS 95A.250(1)(a), included in the above Restricted Funds appropriation are sufficient funds for an incentive payment of $4,653 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $4,746 in fiscal year 2027-2028, plus an amount equal to the required employer’s contribution on the supplement in each fiscal year for each qualified professional firefighter under the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund.
(d) Notwithstanding KRS 95A.200 to 95A.300, $18,800,000 in fiscal year 2026- Page 38 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN 2027 shall be transferred to support projects as set forth in Part II, Capital Projects Budget, of this Act.
(d) Notwithstanding KRS 95A.200 to 95A.300, $18,800,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 shall be transferred to support projects as set forth in Part II, Capital Projects Budget, of this Act.
By January 1, 2027, with the assistance of the State Budget Director and the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the President of KCTCS shall submit a plan to the Legislative Research Commission to have the difference between the balance of the KCTCS Other Postemployment Benefits Page 39 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Trust Fund and the actuarial liabilities of the fund transferred to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).
By January 1, 2027, with the assistance of the State Budget Director and the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the President of KCTCS shall submit a plan to the Legislative Research Commission to have the difference between the balance of the KCTCS Other Postemployment Benefits Trust Fund and the actuarial liabilities of the fund transferred to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PERFORMANCE FUND 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 115,000,000 115,000,000 TOTAL - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 9,415,900 7,245,500 General Fund 1,482,090,500 1,481,223,300 [1,466,348,600] [1,450,585,300] Restricted Funds 11,894,631,900 12,760,149,500 Federal Funds 1,123,312,500 1,148,968,000 TOTAL 14,509,450,800 15,397,586,300 [14,493,708,900] [15,366,948,300] Section 10.
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PERFORMANCE FUND 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 115,000,000 115,000,000 TOTAL - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) 9,415,900 7,245,500 General Fund 1,482,090,500 1,481,223,300 [1,466,348,600] [1,450,585,300] Restricted Funds 11,894,631,900 12,760,149,500 Federal Funds 1,123,312,500 1,148,968,000 Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOTAL 14,509,450,800 15,397,586,300 [14,493,708,900] [15,366,948,300] Section 10.
Asset Page 40 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Preservation Pool – 2026-2028, at page 149, is amended to read as follows:
Asset Preservation Pool – 2026- 2028, at page 149, is amended to read as follows:
Construct Prison Education Program - Bluegrass CTC Agency Bonds[Bond Funds] -0- 42,000,000 -0- Section 16.
Construct Prison Education Program - Bluegrass CTC **[Agency Bonds]**[**Bond Funds**] -0- 42,000,000 -0- Section 16.
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PART XI STATE/EXECUTIVE BRANCH BUDGET SUMMARY OPERATING BUDGET 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) -0- 86,675,000 79,524,900 General Fund -0- 15,416,033,400 15,689,035,300 [15,416,488,000] [15,693,139,800] Restricted Funds 167,270,800 16,693,897,000 17,383,278,100 Federal Funds 405,900,000 24,307,745,100 24,118,660,800 Road Fund -0- 55,582,600 57,940,100 SUBTOTAL 573,170,800 56,559,933,100 57,328,439,200 [56,560,387,700] [57,332,543,700] CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Restricted Funds -0- 20,064,946,000 89,901,000 Federal Funds -0- 770,334,000 50,915,000 Bond Funds -0- 648,161,000 330,714,000 [1,033,161,000] [387,474,000] Agency Bonds -0- 1,650,800,000 79,400,000 [1,250,800,000] [-0-] Investment Income -0- 183,324,000 105,633,000 Other Funds 350,000,000 9,427,800,000 200,000,000 SUBTOTAL Page 42 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN TOTAL - STATE/EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) -0- 86,675,000 79,524,900 General Fund -0- 15,416,033,400 15,689,035,300 [15,416,488,000] [15,693,139,800] Restricted Funds 167,270,800 36,758,843,000 17,473,179,100 Federal Funds 405,900,000 25,078,079,100 24,169,575,800 Road Fund -0- 55,582,600 57,940,100 Bond Funds -0- 648,161,000 330,714,000 [1,033,161,000] [387,474,000] Agency Bonds -0- 1,650,800,000 79,400,000 [1,250,800,000] [-0-] Investment Income -0- 183,324,000 105,633,000 Other Funds 350,000,000 9,427,800,000 200,000,000 TOTAL FUNDS 923,170,800 89,305,298,100 58,185,002,200 [89,290,752,700] [58,166,466,700] Section 18.
PART XI STATE/EXECUTIVE BRANCH BUDGET SUMMARY OPERATING BUDGET 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 CHAPTER 202 21 General Fund (Tobacco) -0- 86,675,000 79,524,900 General Fund -0- 15,416,033,400 15,689,035,300 [15,416,488,000] [15,693,139,800] Restricted Funds 167,270,800 16,693,897,000 17,383,278,100 Federal Funds 405,900,000 24,307,745,100 24,118,660,800 Road Fund -0- 55,582,600 57,940,100 SUBTOTAL 573,170,800 56,559,933,100 57,328,439,200 [56,560,387,700] [57,332,543,700] CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Restricted Funds -0- 20,064,946,000 89,901,000 Federal Funds -0- 770,334,000 50,915,000 Bond Funds -0- 648,161,000 330,714,000 [1,033,161,000] [387,474,000] Agency Bonds -0- 1,650,800,000 79,400,000 [1,250,800,000] [-0-] Investment Income -0- 183,324,000 105,633,000 Other Funds 350,000,000 9,427,800,000 200,000,000 SUBTOTAL TOTAL - STATE/EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund (Tobacco) -0- 86,675,000 79,524,900 General Fund -0- 15,416,033,400 15,689,035,300 [15,416,488,000] [15,693,139,800] Restricted Funds 167,270,800 36,758,843,000 17,473,179,100 Federal Funds 405,900,000 25,078,079,100 24,169,575,800 Road Fund -0- 55,582,600 57,940,100 Bond Funds -0- 648,161,000 330,714,000 [1,033,161,000] [387,474,000] Agency Bonds -0- 1,650,800,000 79,400,000 [1,250,800,000] [-0-] Investment Income -0- 183,324,000 105,633,000 Other Funds 350,000,000 9,427,800,000 200,000,000 TOTAL FUNDS 923,170,800 89,305,298,100 58,185,002,200 [89,290,752,700] [58,166,466,700] Section 18.
Notwithstanding any statute or administrative regulation to the contrary, beginning July 1, 2027, employees of the Transportation Cabinet shall not be permitted to telecommute unless specifically exempted by the Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet.
Notwithstanding any statute or administrative regulation to the contrary, beginning July 1, 2027, employees of the Transportation Cabinet shall not be permitted to telecommute unless specifically Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY exempted by the Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet.
All exemptions to allow employees to telecommute shall be reported to the Legislative Research Commission on a quarterly basis beginning August 1, 2026.
**[All exemptions to allow employees to telecommute shall be reported to the Legislative Research Commission on a quarterly basis beginning August 1, 2026.]** Section 19.
Section 19.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the balance of the General Fund appropriation authorized in Ky.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the balance of the General Fund appropriation authorized in 2022 Ky.
Projects considered for KPDI funding shall meet the requirements Page 43 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN under KRS 154.21-017.
Projects considered for KPDI funding shall meet the requirements under KRS 154.21-017.
The unexpended balance of $67,724,700 from the fiscal year 2023- 2024 General Fund appropriation set out in 2022 Ky.
The unexpended balance of $67,724,700 from the fiscal year 2023-2024 General Fund appropriation set out in 2022 Ky.
Section 25.
**[Section 25.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Kentucky State Fair Board budget unit for the Louisville Page 44 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Transportation Tunnel feasibility study.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Kentucky State Fair Board budget unit for the Louisville Transportation Tunnel feasibility study.]** Section 26.
Section 26.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $5,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026- 2028 fiscal biennium to the Residential Housing Infrastructure Fund[Residential Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $5,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to **[the Residential]** Housing **[Infrastructure Fund]**[Residential Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount Page 45 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Parks budget unit under the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to be distributed to Leeco Park.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Parks budget unit under the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to be distributed to Leeco Park.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,500,000[$3,000,000] in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Parks budget unit under the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to be distributed to Natural Bridge State Park for dredging of Hoedown Island Lake.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,500,000[$3,000,000] in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Parks budget unit under CHAPTER 202 23 the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to be distributed to Natural Bridge State Park for dredging of Hoedown Island Lake.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027[2027-2028] from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Louisville Ballet to support touring infrastructure, facility improvements, and restoring live music at performances.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026- 2027[2027-2028] from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Louisville Ballet to support touring infrastructure, facility improvements, and restoring live music at performances.
Page 46 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $504,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Learning and Results Services[Department for Local Government] budget unit to be distributed to the Christian County Board of Education to purchase vehicles and provide equipment for the Christian County Public Schools school-based law enforcement agency.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $504,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Learning and Results Services[Department for Local Government] budget unit to be distributed to the Christian County Board of Education to purchase vehicles and provide equipment for the Christian County Public Schools school-based law enforcement agency.
[There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,000,000 in Page 47 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Jackson County Fiscal Court to support improvements and upgrades to the Jackson County Fairgrounds.] Section 39.
[There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Jackson County Fiscal Court to support improvements and upgrades to the Jackson County Fairgrounds.] Section 39.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $3,000,000[$4,000,000] in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Ashland for repairs and renovations at the Paramount Theater.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of **[$3,000,000]**[**$4,000,000**] in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Ashland for repairs and renovations at the Paramount Theater.
Section 42.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Section 42.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $200,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be Page 48 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN distributed to Greenbo Lake State Resort Park to support expansion and land acquisition.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $200,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to Greenbo Lake State Resort Park to support expansion and land acquisition.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $325,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit Page 49 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN to be distributed to the City of Barbourville[Barbourville Utility Commission] for necessary infrastructure upgrades and associated equipment needs at the park[to support utilities improvements].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $325,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026- fiscal biennium from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Barbourville[Barbourville Utility Commission] for necessary infrastructure upgrades and associated equipment needs at the park[to support utilities improvements].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $750,000[$500,000] in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Barbourville to purchase a county-wide emergency warning system.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $750,000[$500,000] in fiscal year 2026- from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Barbourville to purchase a county-wide emergency warning system.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027[2027-2028] from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Pikeville Medical Center to construct a Childcare Academy.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2026- 2027[2027-2028] from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Pikeville Medical Center to construct a Childcare Academy.
2026 Regular Session HB 900/EN, Section 245, at pages 46 to 47, Page 50 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN is amended to read as follows:
2026 Regular Session HB 900/EN, Section 245, at pages 46 to 47, is amended to read as follows:
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $200,000[$100,000] in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lincoln County Fiscal Court to support historical property renovations[ support the construction and improvement of the entrance to the Isaac Shelby Cemetery].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $200,000[$100,000] in fiscal year 2026- from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lincoln County Fiscal Court to support historical property renovations[ support the construction and improvement of the entrance to the Isaac Shelby Cemetery].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $200,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lincoln County Fiscal Court to support the Logan's Fort Master Plan[Fort Logan master and construction plan].
CHAPTER 202 25 There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $200,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lincoln County Fiscal Court to support the Logan's Fort Master Plan[Fort Logan master and construction plan].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $15,100,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $14,500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to the General Administration and Support budget Page 51 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to improve public riverports within Kentucky as authorized by KRS 65.520 and for eligible use as described in KRS 174.210(3).
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $15,100,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 and $14,500,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to improve public riverports within Kentucky as authorized by KRS 65.520 and for eligible use as described in KRS 174.210(3).
Page 52 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Section 58.
Section 58.
Section 62.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Section 62.
Page 53 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Section 63.
Section 63.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $2,200,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit Page 54 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN to be distributed to the Christian County Board of Education to construct a new bus garage.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $2,200,000 in fiscal year 2027-2028 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be distributed to the Christian County Board of Education to construct a new bus garage.
Section 68.
**[Section 68.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $300,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Legislative Research Commission budget unit for security during the 2026 Southern Legislative Conference.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $300,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Legislative Research Commission budget unit for security during the 2026 Southern Legislative Conference.]** Section 69.
Section 69.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Page 55 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Garrard County Fiscal Court to support water,[ economic development as it relates to water and] sewer, or infrastructure.[ Funds appropriated in this section shall not be expended on roads.] Section 74.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Garrard County Fiscal Court to support water,[ economic development as it relates to water and] sewer, or infrastructure.[ Funds appropriated in this section shall not be expended on roads.] Section 74.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $750,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Bell County Fiscal Court for the purchase of firefighting vehicles and the construction of a building[two new pumper fire trucks].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $750,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Department for Local Government budget CHAPTER 202 27 unit to be distributed to the Bell County Fiscal Court for the purchase of firefighting vehicles and the construction of a building[two new pumper fire trucks].
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027[2027-2028] from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed to the Wolfe County Sanitation District for Phase I and Phase II of the Hazel Green wastewater treatment project.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026- 2027[2027-2028] from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established in KRS 48.705 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed to the Wolfe County Sanitation District for Phase I and Phase II of the Hazel Green wastewater treatment project.
Whereas the provisions of this Act provide ongoing support for state government agencies and their functions, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Page 56 of 57 SB019720.100 - 1782 - XXXX 4/15/2026 8:26 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 197/EN Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
Whereas the provisions of this Act provide ongoing support for state government agencies and their functions, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
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Vetoed in part and remaining provisions became law April 28, 2026.
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The bill modifies existing provisions related to the General Fund Surplus Account and Budget Reserve Trust Fund, allowing certain funds to be used for disaster aid and preventing lapses of appropriations under specific conditions.

  • KRS 48.700

    These necessary funds shall be made available from the General Fund Surplus Account (KRS 48.700) or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).

    Funds can be accessed for disaster aid from both the General Fund Surplus Account and the Budget Reserve Trust Fund.

  • KRS 48.705

    All moneys reimbursed to the state by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for eligible disaster-related expenditures shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).

    FEMA reimbursements for disaster-related costs must be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund.

  • KRS 45.229

    No state officer or budget unit shall, after the close of any fiscal year, incur, or vote, order, or approve the incurring of, any obligation or expenditure under any appropriation for that fiscal year, and no expenditure shall be made from or charged to any appropriation for any fiscal year that has expired at the time the obligation of the expenditure was incurred. → Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the General Fund appropriation balance for Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants for fiscal year 2025-2026 and fiscal year 2026-2027 shall not lapse and shall carry forward.

    Appropriations for the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants will not lapse after the fiscal year and will be carried forward.

  • KRS 45.229

    Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2025-2026 and fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Cabinet for Economic Development, Science and Technology Program, shall not lapse and shall carry forward in the Cabinet for Economic Development.

    Appropriations for the Science and Technology Program will not lapse and will carry forward.

  • KRS 45.229

    Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, the balance of the General Fund appropriation authorized in 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 199, Part I, B., 1., (12) shall not lapse and shall carry forward.

    Appropriations from a specific 2022 act for economic development will not lapse and will carry forward.

Action History

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 202)

  2. line items vetoed

  3. delivered to Governor

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  6. passed 35-1

  7. Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (2) and Committee Amendment (2-title)

  8. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (2) and Committee Amendment (2-title)

  9. to Rules (S)

  10. received in Senate

  11. 3rd reading, passed 82-7 with Committee Substitute (2) and Committee Amendment (2-title)

  12. placed in the Orders of the Day

  13. taken from Rules

  14. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) and Committee Amendment (2-title)

  15. recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  16. taken from the Orders of the Day

  17. floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  18. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026

  19. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  20. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  21. 2nd reading

  22. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  23. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  24. 1st reading

  25. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  26. to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  27. to Committee on Committees (H)

  28. received in House

  29. 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (2) and (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  30. floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  31. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  32. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 05 2026

  33. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  34. 2nd reading, to Rules

  35. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  36. to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  37. to Committee on Committees (S)

  38. introduced in Senate

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Votes

Pass

Passed 82 Yea · 7 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12602
Republican 69109
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 827011
% of votes cast 82%7%0%11%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Joshua Watkins Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Not Voting
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Not Voting
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 197 w/ HCS 2, HCA 2 (T)

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 30102
Total 35102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Not Voting
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Nay
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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PASS SB 197 w/ SCS 1, SFA 2, SFA 1, SCA 1 (T)

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 31002
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Not Voting
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Not Voting
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 197 do?
Create a new section of Subchapter 32 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish a tiered county system for eligible companies to receive incentives under the Kentucky Business Investment Program; amends KRS 154.32-010 to define "tier"; amends KRS 154.32-020 and 154.32-040 to conform; amend KRS 154.32-050 to specify tiering procedures; amend KRS 154.32-060 to require the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to identify and certify or decertify the tiers for all counties on an annual basis into 4 tax credit tiers; provide that the incentives available under this subchapter be determined based on the county where the economic development project is located by an approved company; provide a county's tier will be based on a 5 year average of its unemployment rate and population ranking; amend KRS 154.32-090, 154.61-010, 154.61-020, and 141.383 to conform.
Who sponsors SB 197?
SB 197 is sponsored by Robin L. Webb (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), and Phillip Wheeler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 197?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2026. Enacted.
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