Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 339 — AN ACT relating to motor carrier safety regulation.

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Amend KRS 281.600 to require the Department of Vehicle Registration to enforce federal standards for motor carriers contained in Title 49 of the United States Code and the ensuing federal regulations, unless otherwise exempted; eliminate existing exemptions from certain federal regulations for fertilizer wagons.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the administrative powers of the Department of Vehicle Regulation regarding motor carrier transportation, streamlining language and clarifying regulatory authority.

  • KRS 281.600

    and shall

    Removes the conjunction indicating the two duties were separate, emphasizing the primary function of the department.

  • KRS 281.600

    It shall

    Removes unnecessary language for a more concise statement of regulatory powers.

  • KRS 281.600

    to that end, may

    Eliminates redundant phrasing to streamline the section.

  • KRS 281.600

    It may issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum and orders of personal attendance of witnesses, and production of pertinent records for any proceeding before it, and permit the taking of depositions, all in accord with the Rules of Civil Procedure, and it shall have the power to

    Removes detailed description of powers regarding subpoenas and depositions, simplifying the authority granted.

  • KRS 281.600

    The department shall have the authority to promulgate → Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A

    Clarifies that the promulgation of regulations is to be conducted under specific statutory guidelines.

  • KRS 281.600

    and any motor vehicle operating contrary to safety regulations promulgated by the department shall be in violation of this section.

    Clarifies the application of safety regulations without redundant phrasing.

  • KRS 281.600

    The provisions established by the Federal Highway Administration in Title 49, Part 393 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations shall not apply to:

    Removes specific mention of regulations exempt from local jurisdiction, focusing on the general application of federal regulations.

  • KRS 281.600

    and not otherwise excepted by subsection (4) of this section, shall apply to any driver, vehicle, or motor carrier subject to its jurisdiction within the Commonwealth.

    Condenses language regarding applicability of regulations to enhance clarity.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 339 do?
Amend KRS 281.600 to require the Department of Vehicle Registration to enforce federal standards for motor carriers contained in Title 49 of the United States Code and the ensuing federal regulations, unless otherwise exempted; eliminate existing exemptions from certain federal regulations for fertilizer wagons.
Who sponsors SB 339?
SB 339 is sponsored by Jimmy Higdon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 339?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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