Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 619 — AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education.

Last action — delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 164)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 14, 2026.

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Summary

Amend KRS 164.321 to increase the membership of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) board of regents to a total of 17; reduce the terms of membership on a board of regents to 4 years; reduce the number of members allowed to reside in 1 county to 1 member; specify that the nonteaching member of a board of regents shall not be an employee who supervises more than 2 employees or reports directly to the president; specify that a member of a board of regents may be removed if the member does not attend 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings and the president requests the member's removal; amend KRS 164.350 to authorize the board of the KCTCS review the president's biennial budget and the budget planning and implementation processes; amend KRS164.365 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 164.580 to distinguish the responsibilities of the president of the KCTCS; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require the president of the KCTCS to employ a chief financial officer and to specify the responsibilities of the chief financial officer; amend KRS 164.583 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 164.591 to require the president of the KCTCS to present a plan for review by the board of regents when considering the reduction, expansion, or creation of colleges, campuses, or programs, allow the president to conditionally implement the plan upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education; require KCTCS to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the General Assembly regarding the plan; require final approval of the plan by the General Assembly; require the KCTCS to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the appropriate committees regarding the properties utilized by the KCTCS; amend KRS 164.600 to define "campus" and "chancellor"; create a board of advisors for the KCTCS made up of the chancellor of each college of the system and others as appointed by the president; specify the responsibilities of the chancellor of each college; amend other sections of KRS Chapter 164 to conform; repeal KRS 164.586, 164.587, 164.594, 164.602, and 164.5833; provide for staggering of initial appointments.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education.
CHAPTER 164 1 CHAPTER 164 ( HB 619 ) AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education.
The Council Page 1 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO on Postsecondary Education shall notify the appointee of his or her ineligibility to serve.
The Council on Postsecondary Education shall notify the appointee of his or her ineligibility to serve.
(e) 1.[(3)] The gubernatorial appointments may include one (1) graduate of the respective institution who resides outside the Commonwealth.
(e) 1.[(3)]The gubernatorial appointments may include one (1) graduate of the respective institution who resides outside the Commonwealth.
The appointments shall reflect the proportional representation of the two Page 2 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (2) leading political parties of the Commonwealth based on the state's voter registration and the political affiliation of each appointee as of December 31 of the year preceding the date of his or her appointment.
The appointments shall reflect the proportional representation of the two (2) leading political parties of the Commonwealth based on the state's voter registration and the political affiliation of each appointee as of December 31 of the year preceding the date of his or her appointment.
A particular political affiliation shall not be a prerequisite to appointment to any board generally;
A Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY particular political affiliation shall not be a prerequisite to appointment to any board generally;
The person appointed shall hold the position for the unexpired Page 3 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO term only.
The person appointed shall hold the position for the unexpired term only.
(h)[(6) (a)] The faculty member of a board[comprehensive university] shall be a teaching or research member of the faculty of his or her respective university of the rank of assistant professor or above.
(h)[(6)(a)] The faculty member of a board[comprehensive university] shall be a teaching or research member of the faculty of his or her respective university of the rank of assistant professor or above.
Page 4 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (i)[(7) (a)] The nonteaching personnel member of a board[ in a comprehensive university] shall be any full-time staff member, excluding the president, vice presidents, academic deansand academic department chairpersons.
(i)[(7) (a)] The nonteaching personnel member of a board[ in a comprehensive university] shall be any full- time staff member, excluding the president, vice presidents, academic deans, and academic department chairpersons.
He or she shall represent all nonteachinguniversityemployees including[,] but not limited [,] building facilities and clerical personnel.
He or she shall represent all nonteaching university employees including[,] but not limited to[,] building facilities and clerical personnel.
Elections to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for the original el[.tion (b) The nonteaching personnel members in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System shall be any full-time staff member excluding a president, chancellor, vice president, academic dean, academic department chair, or other administrator.
Elections to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for the original election[.
(b) The nonteaching personnel members in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System shall be any full-time staff member excluding a president, chancellor, vice president, academic dean, academic department chair, or other administrator.
They shall serve three (3) year terms and until their successors are named.
They shall serve three (3) year terms and until their CHAPTER 164 3 successors are named.
Elections to fill vacancies shall be for the Page 5 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO unexpired term in the same manner as provided for the original election].
Elections to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for the original election].
The elected student member shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired[.erm (b) Two (2) full-time student members shall be elected to the board of regents for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
The elected student member shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term[.
(b) Two (2) full-time student members shall be elected to the board of regents for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
The two (2) members shall collectively have one (1) vote which may be cast one- half (1/2) vote by each member].
The two (2) members shall collectively have one (1) vote which may be cast one-half (1/2) vote by each member].
or 2.[(b)] Pursuant to KRS 63.080(3) or (4).
or 2.[(b)]Pursuant to KRS 63.080(3) or (4).
Page 6 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (m)[(11)] The inability of a[the] board[ or boards of the comprehensive universities or Kentucky Community and Technical College System] to hold quarterly meetings, to elect a chairperson annually, to establish a quorum, to adopt an annual budget, to set tuition rates, to conduct an annual evaluation of the president of the university[ or system], to carry out its primary function to periodically evaluate the university's[ or system's] progress in implementing its mission, goals, and objectives to conform to the strategic agenda, or to otherwise perform its duties under KRS 164.350 shall be cause for the Governor to remove all appointed members of the board[ or boards] and replace the entire appointed membership pursuant to KRS 63.080(4).
(m)[(11)] The inability of a[the] board[ or boards of the comprehensive universities or Kentucky Community and Technical College System] to hold quarterly meetings, to elect a chairperson annually, to establish a quorum, to adopt an annual budget, to set tuition rates, to conduct an annual evaluation of the president of the university[ or system], to carry out its primary function to periodically evaluate the university's[ or system's] progress in implementing its mission, goals, and objectives to conform to the strategic agenda, or to otherwise perform its duties under KRS 164.350 shall be cause for the Governor to remove all appointed members of the board[ or boards] and replace the entire appointed membership pursuant to KRS 63.080(4).
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The appointments to the board shall reflect the proportional Page 8 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO representation of the two (2) leading political parties of the Commonwealth based on the state's voter registration and the political affiliation of each appointee as of December 31 of the year preceding the date of his or her appointment.
The appointments to the board shall reflect the proportional representation of the two (2) leading political parties of the Commonwealth based on the state's voter registration and the political affiliation of each appointee as of December 31 of the year preceding the date of his or her appointment.
(f) Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner and Page 9 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO within the same time after the occurrence of the vacancy as regular appointments.
(f) Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner and within the same time after the occurrence of the vacancy as regular appointments.
The faculty member shall be eligible for reelection, but he or she shall not be eligible to continue to serve as a member of the board if he or she ceases being a member of the teaching faculty of the KCTCS.
The faculty member shall be eligible for reelection, but he CHAPTER 164 5 or she shall not be eligible to continue to serve as a member of the board if he or she ceases being a member of the teaching faculty of the KCTCS.
The nonteaching personnel member of the board shall be any full- time staff member, excluding the president, chancellor, provost, vice presidents, academic deans, academic department chairpersons, and any other administrator who supervises two (2) or more employees and reports directly to the president or chancellor.
The nonteaching personnel member of the board shall be any full-time staff member, excluding the president, chancellor, provost, vice presidents, academic deans, academic department chairpersons, and any other administrator who supervises two (2) or more employees and reports directly to the president or chancellor.
The nonteaching Page 10 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO personnel member shall be eligible for reelection, but he or she shall not be eligible to continue to serve as a member of the board if he or she ceases being an employee of the KCTCS.
The nonteaching personnel member shall be eligible for reelection, but he or she shall not be eligible to continue to serve as a member of the board if he or she ceases being an employee of the KCTCS.
(k) The inability of the board to hold quarterly meetings, to elect a chairperson annually, to establish a quorum, to adopt an annual budget, to set tuition rates, to conduct an annual evaluation of the president of the system, to Page 11 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO carry out its primary function, to periodically evaluate the system's progress in implementing its mission, goals, and objectives to conform to the strategic agenda, or to otherwise perform its duties under Section 2 of this Act shall be cause for the Governor to remove all appointed members of the board and replace the entire appointed membership pursuant to KRS 63.080(4).
(k) The inability of the board to hold quarterly meetings, to elect a chairperson annually, to establish a quorum, to adopt an annual budget, to set tuition rates, to conduct an annual evaluation of the president of the system, to carry out its primary function, to periodically evaluate the system's progress in implementing its mission, goals, and objectives to conform to the strategic agenda, or to otherwise perform its duties under Section 2 of this Act shall be cause for the Governor to remove all appointed members of the board and replace the entire appointed membership pursuant to KRS 63.080(4).
(3) Each board[ of regents] shall periodically evaluate the institution's progress in implementing its missions, goals, and objectives to conform to the adopted strategic Page 12 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO agenda.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) Each board[ of regents] shall periodically evaluate the institution's progress in implementing its missions, goals, and objectives to conform to the adopted strategic agenda.
The board may commemorate donations from private persons or corporations with suitable memorials;[ and] 4.[(g)] Accept federal grants when deemed appropriate to be used in the acquisition, construction, or operations of colleges in the system;[.] 5.
The board may commemorate donations from private persons or corporations with suitable memorials;[ and] 4.[(g)]Accept federal grants when deemed appropriate to be used in the acquisition, construction, or operations of colleges in the system;[.] 5.
and Page 13 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (b) The board of regents shall adopt policy specifying the minimum qualifications of the president of the system and the chancellors of the colleges, which shall be the same.
and (b) The board of regents shall adopt policy specifying the minimum qualifications of the president of the system and the chancellors of the colleges, which shall be the same.
Page 14 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO Section 4.
Section 4.
(c) Within a two (2) year college curriculum, courses in general education, including adult education, not necessarily intended for transfer nor technically oriented;
CHAPTER 164 7 (c) Within a two (2) year college curriculum, courses in general education, including adult education, not necessarily intended for transfer nor technically oriented;
Page 15 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (e) Facilitate transfers of credit between certificate, diploma, technical, and associate degree programs;
(e) Facilitate transfers of credit between certificate, diploma, technical, and associate degree programs;
(4) [University of Kentucky Community College System students who were officially enrolled on or before June 30, 1999, in associate degree programs approved by the Page 16 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO board of trustees of the University of Kentucky and who complete the associate degree programs on or before June 30, 2004, shall have their degrees conferred by the University of Kentucky board of trustees.
(4) [University of Kentucky Community College System students who were officially enrolled on or before June 30, 1999, in associate degree programs approved by the board of trustees of the University of Kentucky and who complete the associate degree programs on or before June 30, 2004, shall have their degrees conferred by the University of Kentucky board of trustees.
(5) ]The board of regents for the KCTCS[ Kentucky Community and Technical College System] shall expedite, whenever possible, action on requests for any new technical or associate degree program of a vocational-technical or occupational nature.
(5) ]The board of regents for the KCTCS[ Kentucky Community and Technical College System] shall expedite, whenever possible, action on requests for any new technical or associate degree program of a vocational- technical or occupational nature.
(b) Oversight of the operational and facilities plans of the KCTCS;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Oversight of the operational and facilities plans of the KCTCS;
A graduate of a program within three (3) years of the program becoming an accredited degree program shall receive all or partial credit toward the degree, based on criteria established by the institution and Page 17 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO approved by the board of regents.
A graduate of a program within three (3) years of the program becoming an accredited degree program shall receive all or partial credit toward the degree, based on criteria established by the institution and approved by the board of regents.
6 Any other financial information necessary for informed executive decision-making or requested by the president;
Any other financial information necessary for informed executive decision-making or requested by the president;
(c) The chief financial officer shall certify the accuracy of financial reports Page 18 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO provided to the president or the board of regents;
(c) The chief financial officer shall certify the accuracy of financial reports provided to the president or the board of regents;
and (d) Represent the system in discussions and planning relating to policy discussions with the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Education and Labor Cabinet, community members, college staff, and students.
and CHAPTER 164 9 (d) Represent the system in discussions and planning relating to policy discussions with the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Education and Labor Cabinet, community members, college staff, and students.
(2) All lower division academic courses offered by the KCTCS[community colleges] shall be transferable for academic credit to any and all four (4) year public colleges Page 19 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO and universities, regardless of the number of academic credits earned by any student at one (1) or more KCTCS colleges[community college].
(2) All lower division academic courses offered by the KCTCS[community colleges] shall be transferable for academic credit to any and all four (4) year public colleges and universities, regardless of the number of academic credits earned by any student at one (1) or more KCTCS colleges[community college].
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(a) Include a plan for review and approval by the KCTCS board of regents for inclusion in the biennial budget request pursuant to KRS 164.7915;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) Include a plan for review and approval by the KCTCS board of regents for inclusion in the biennial budget request pursuant to KRS 164.7915;
and (b) The president shall not be authorized to move forward to create or expand Page 21 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO any college or campus under this subsection unless the General Assembly appropriates funds and the council approves the proposal in accordance with subsection (5) of Section 6 of this Act.
and (b) The president shall not be authorized to move forward to create or expand any college or campus under this subsection unless the General Assembly appropriates funds and the council approves the proposal in accordance with subsection (5) of Section 6 of this Act.
(5) By October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the KCTCS shall submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committees on Education and Appropriations and Revenue providing the location, size of Page 22 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO property, square footage of buildings, whether owned, leased, or rented, and the use of each property or building utilized by each college within the system, including all main campuses and satellite facilities, buildings, and properties as of January 1 of the year of submission[A community college or extension of a community college shall be maintained in each of the following locations:
(5) By October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the KCTCS shall submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committees on Education and Appropriations and Revenue providing the location, size of property, square footage of buildings, whether owned, leased, or rented, and the use of each property or building utilized by each college within the system, including all main campuses and satellite facilities, buildings, and properties as of January 1 of the year of submission[A community college or extension of a community college shall be maintained in each of the following locations:
Page 23 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (e)[(d)] "Relative" means father, mother, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister- in-law, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, first cousin, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law;
(e)[(d)] "Relative" means father, mother, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, first cousin, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law;
(2) There shall be a chancellor named for each[board of directors for each community college or community and technical] college under the Kentucky Community and Technical College system.[, except as provided in KRS 165.160.
CHAPTER 164 11 (2) There shall be a chancellor named for each[board of directors for each community college or community and technical] college under the Kentucky Community and Technical College system.[, except as provided in KRS 165.160.
Page 24 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (c) Approve budget requests for recommendation to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System;
(c) Approve budget requests for recommendation to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System;
Elections to fill vacancies shall be for the Page 25 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO unexpired term in the same manner as provided for original election.
Elections to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for original election.
The staff member shall be elected by secret ballot of all full-time staff members of the college.
The staff member shall be elected by secret ballot of all full- time staff members of the college.
(8) If a board of directors is designated by the board of regents to serve more than one college as permitted under subsection (2) of this section, the board of regents shall define procedures for the selection of the faculty, staff, and student representatives to the board of directors to ensure that there is opportunity for all colleges to be represented.
(8) If a board of directors is designated by the board of regents to serve more than one college as permitted under subsection (2) of this section, the board of regents shall define procedures for the selection of the faculty, staff, Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY and student representatives to the board of directors to ensure that there is opportunity for all colleges to be represented.
(1) There is hereby created and established a Council on Postsecondary Education in Kentucky as an agency, instrumentality, and political subdivision of the Commonwealth and a public body corporate and politic having all powers, duties, Page 26 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO and responsibilities as are provided to it by law, appointed for a term set by law pursuant to Section 93[23] of the Constitution of Kentucky.
(1) There is hereby created and established a Council on Postsecondary Education in Kentucky as an agency, instrumentality, and political subdivision of the Commonwealth and a public body corporate and politic having all powers, duties, and responsibilities as are provided to it by law, appointed for a term set by law pursuant to Section 93[23] of the Constitution of Kentucky.
however, if any person is appointed to the council that does not Page 27 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO represent either of the two (2) leading political parties of the Commonwealth, the proportional representation by political affiliation requirement shall be determined and satisfied based on the total number of members on the council less any members not affiliated with either of the two (2) leading political parties.[ In filling vacancies to the council, the Governor shall act so as to provide, inasmuch as possible, equal representation of the two (2) sexes by appointing a member of the sex that is the lesser represented at the time of the appointment.
however, if any person is appointed to the council that does not represent either of the two (2) leading political parties of the Commonwealth, the proportional representation by political affiliation requirement shall be determined and satisfied based on the total number of members on the council less any members not affiliated with either of the two (2) leading political parties.[ In filling vacancies to the council, the Governor shall act so as to provide, inasmuch as possible, equal representation of the two (2) sexes by appointing a member of the sex that is the lesser represented at the time of the appointment.
not later than June 1 of each year, the eight (8) student body presidents of the four (4) year state public institutions of higher education, the [two (2) ]student body member of[members to] the Kentucky Community and Technical College System board of regents, and one (1) student body president representing the members of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities shall elect by Page 28 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO majority vote three (3) nominees to submit to the Governor.
not later than June 1 of each year, the eight (8) student body presidents of the four (4) year state public institutions of higher education, the [two (2) ]student body member of[members to] the Kentucky Community and Technical College System board of regents, and one (1) student body president representing the members of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities shall elect by majority vote three (3) nominees to submit to the Governor.
(5) In filling any vacancies, the Governor shall ensure the continuing representation upon the council of the broad constituencies as set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
CHAPTER 164 13 (5) In filling any vacancies, the Governor shall ensure the continuing representation upon the council of the broad constituencies as set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
(11) A quorum shall be required to organize and conduct the business of the council, Page 29 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO except that an affirmative vote of eight (8) or more appointive members of the entire council shall be required to dismiss from employment the president of the council, and to adopt or amend the state strategic postsecondary education agenda.
(11) A quorum shall be required to organize and conduct the business of the council, except that an affirmative vote of eight (8) or more appointive members of the entire council shall be required to dismiss from employment the president of the council, and to adopt or amend the state strategic postsecondary education agenda.
(2) "Adult basic education" means instruction in mathematics, science, social studies, reading, language arts, and related areas to enable individuals to better function in Page 30 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO society;
(2) "Adult basic education" means instruction in mathematics, science, social studies, reading, language arts, and related areas to enable individuals to better function in society;
(3) "Benchmarks" means objective measures developed where applicable or practical by the Council on Postsecondary Education to judge the performance of the postsecondary education system and progress toward the goals as stated in KRS 164.003(2);
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) "Benchmarks" means objective measures developed where applicable or practical by the Council on Postsecondary Education to judge the performance of the postsecondary education system and progress toward the goals as stated in KRS 164.003(2);
(12) "Institution" means a university, college, community college, health technology Page 31 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO center, vocational-technical school, technical institute, technical college, technology center, or the Kentucky Community and Technical College System;
(12) "Institution" means a university, college, community college, health technology center, vocational-technical school, technical institute, technical college, technology center, or the Kentucky Community and Technical College System;
(18) "P-16 council" or "council of partners" means a local or state council that is composed of educators from public and private preschools, elementary, secondary, Page 32 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO and postsecondary education institutions, local board of education members, and may include community and business representatives that have voluntarily organized themselves for the purpose of improving the alignment and quality of the education continuum from preschool through postsecondary education as well as student achievement at all levels;
(18) "P-16 council" or "council of partners" means a local or state council that is composed of educators from public and private preschools, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education institutions, local board of education members, and may include community and business representatives that have voluntarily organized themselves for the purpose of improving the alignment and quality of the education continuum from preschool through postsecondary education as well as student achievement at all levels;
(20) "Relative" means a person's father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law;
(20) "Relative" means a person's father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, son-in- law, or daughter-in-law;
(21) "Remedial education" means any program, course, or activity that is designed specifically for students who have basic deficiencies in reading, written or oral communication, mathematics, study skills, or other skills necessary to do beginning postsecondary work as defined by the institution;
CHAPTER 164 15 (21) "Remedial education" means any program, course, or activity that is designed specifically for students who have basic deficiencies in reading, written or oral communication, mathematics, study skills, or other skills necessary to do beginning postsecondary work as defined by the institution;
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(1) "Advisory committee" means the Kentucky Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense Investment Fund Advisory Committee established in KRS 164.7013;
and (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, does not include a flight training program unless that program is a certified pilot school regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with 14 C.F.R.
and (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, does not include a flight training program unless that program is a certified pilot school regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with C.F.R.
or Page 34 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (d) A career and technical education license or certification determined by the council, in collaboration with the advisory committee, to be in high demand and relevant to the aerospace industry;
or (d) A career and technical education license or certification determined by the council, in collaboration with the advisory committee, to be in high demand and relevant to the aerospace industry;
Section 13.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Section 13.
Page 35 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 619/VO (2) Upon the expiration of the initial appointments under subsection (1) of this section, members shall be appointed under subsection (2)(b)1.a.i.
(2) Upon the expiration of the initial appointments under subsection (1) of this section, members shall be appointed under subsection (2)(b)1.a.i.
Page 36 of 36 HB061990.100 - 113 - XXXX 4/14/2026 3:37 PM Vetoed and Overridden
Veto Overridden April 14, 2026.
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The bill modifies the structure and representation of the boards of regents for several universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, primarily by changing the composition of those boards and establishing criteria for gender representation.

  • KRS 164.321

    the Kentucky Community and Technical College System

    The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is removed from the list of institutions governed by a board of regents.

  • KRS 164.321

    or college

    The reference to 'college' is removed from the context of the board of regents for comprehensive universities.

  • KRS 164.321

    The board of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System shall consist of eight (8) members appointed by the Governor, two (2) members of the teaching faculty, two (2) members of the nonteaching personnel, and two (2) members of the student body. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.

    The provision detailing the composition of the board for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is removed.

  • KRS 164.321

    the initial appointments to the board of regents for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System shall be as follows: (a) One (1) member shall serve a one (1) year term; (b) One (1) member shall serve a two (2) year term; (c) Two (2) members shall serve three (3) year terms; (d) One (1) member shall serve a four (4) year term; (e) One (1) member shall serve a five (5) year term; and (f) Two (2) members shall serve six (6) year terms.

    The terms for initial appointments to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System board are removed.

  • KRS 164.321

    the members shall select a chairperson annually.

    The requirement for members to select a chairperson annually is removed.

  • KRS 164.321

    In making initial appointments, the Governor shall act so as to provide equal representation of the two (2) sexes. In filling vacancies, the Governor shall act so as to provide, inasmuch as possible, equal representation of the two (2) sexes by appointing a member of the sex that is the lesser represented at the time of the appointment. → In making initial appointments, the Governor shall act so as to provide equal representation of the two (2) sexes. In filling vacancies, the Governor shall act so as to provide, inasmuch as possible, equal representation of the two (2) sexes by appointing a member of the sex that is the lesser represented at the time of the appointment.

    The provisions for gender representation are retained but clarified.

Action History

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 164)

  2. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. received in House

  5. passed 32-6

  6. veto overridden

  7. posted for consideration of Governor's veto

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. passed 80-15

  11. veto overridden

  12. posted for consideration of Governor's veto

  13. taken from Rules

  14. to Rules (H)

  15. received in House

  16. Vetoed

  17. delivered to Governor

  18. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  19. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  20. passed 83-0

  21. Free Conference Committee report adopted in House

  22. posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Committee Report

  23. taken from Rules

  24. to Rules (H)

  25. received in House

  26. passed 37-0

  27. Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate

  28. posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Committee Report

  29. Free Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate

  30. Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate

  31. Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate

  32. Conference Committee report (1) filed in House and Senate

  33. Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate

  34. Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute (1)

  35. posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  36. taken from Rules

  37. to Rules (S)

  38. received in Senate

  39. House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  40. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  41. to Rules (H)

  42. received in House

  43. passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  44. Floor Amendment (1) withdrawn

  45. 3rd reading

  46. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

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

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

  49. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026

  50. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  51. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  52. to Education (S)

  53. to Committee on Committees (S)

  54. received in Senate

  55. 3rd reading, passed 93-1 with Committee Substitute (1)

  56. placed in the Orders of the Day

  57. taken from Rules

  58. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  59. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  60. 2nd reading

  61. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  62. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  63. 1st reading

  64. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  65. reassigned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  66. to Postsecondary Education (H)

  67. to Committee on Committees (H)

  68. introduced in House

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 22 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

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Votes

Passed 32 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 32100
Democrat 0500
Total 32600
% of votes cast 84%16%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gary Clemons Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
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 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 Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Veto Override

Passed 80 Yea · 15 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 78001
Democrat 11504
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 801506
% of votes cast 79%15%0%6%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Not Voting
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
Erika Hancock Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Joshua Watkins Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Not Voting
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
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 Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
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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PASS HB 619 w/ SCS 1

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 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 Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE OF HB 619

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 33000
Democrat 4001
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
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 Not Voting
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 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 Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Final Passage

Passed 83 Yea · 0 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 100010
Republican 72007
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 830018
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Commonwealth of Kentucky — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Not Voting
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Not Voting
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Matthew Lehman Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Not Voting
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
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 Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Not Voting
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Pass

Passed 93 Yea · 1 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 73105
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 93106
% of votes cast 93%1%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Nay
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Not Voting
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
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 Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 619 do?
Amend KRS 164.321 to increase the membership of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) board of regents to a total of 17; reduce the terms of membership on a board of regents to 4 years; reduce the number of members allowed to reside in 1 county to 1 member; specify that the nonteaching member of a board of regents shall not be an employee who supervises more than 2 employees or reports directly to the president; specify that a member of a board of regents may be removed if the member does not attend 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings and the president requests the member's removal; amend KRS 164.350 to authorize the board of the KCTCS review the president's biennial budget and the budget planning and implementation processes; amend KRS164.365 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 164.580 to distinguish the responsibilities of the president of the KCTCS; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require the president of the KCTCS to employ a chief financial officer and to specify the responsibilities of the chief financial officer; amend KRS 164.583 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 164.591 to require the president of the KCTCS to present a plan for review by the board of regents when considering the reduction, expansion, or creation of colleges, campuses, or programs, allow the president to conditionally implement the plan upon approval of the Council on Postsecondary Education; require KCTCS to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the General Assembly regarding the plan; require final approval of the plan by the General Assembly; require the KCTCS to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the appropriate committees regarding the properties utilized by the KCTCS; amend KRS 164.600 to define "campus" and "chancellor"; create a board of advisors for the KCTCS made up of the chancellor of each college of the system and others as appointed by the president; specify the responsibilities of the chancellor of each college; amend other sections of KRS Chapter 164 to conform; repeal KRS 164.586, 164.587, 164.594, 164.602, and 164.5833; provide for staggering of initial appointments.
Who sponsors HB 619?
HB 619 is sponsored by Jason Petrie (Republican) and Josh Bray (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 619?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.
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