Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 291 — AN ACT relating to recyclers and declaring an emergency.

Last action — delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 182)

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

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

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    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Amend KRS 433.900 to define terms relating to secondary metals recyclers; repeal and reenact KRS 433.902 to require secondary metals recyclers to be licensed; create new sections of KRS Chapter 433 to provide for the licensing of secondary metals recyclers by the Motor Vehicle Commission (commission); require the commission to submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; authorize the commission to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 433.906 to conform; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 433.890 as a new section of KRS Chapter 433 to require specified recyclers to enter a report into the LeadsOnline database for all metals transactions and keep a register that contains specified information; amend KRS 433.892 to add failure to enter a report into the LeadsOnline database; amend KRS 514.110 to establish that the intentional failure to enter a report into the LeadsOnline database or maintain the information in a register as required shall be prima facie evidence that a person knew property was stolen; amend KRS 433.894 to add the purchase or sale of copper telecommunication wire in any form or any metal property clearly identified as belonging to a telecommunications company, unless the purchase or sale is excluded from the record keeping requirements for metals transactions; repeal and reenact KRS 190.010 to define terms and alphabetize definitions relating to recyclers; make technical corrections; amend KRS 190.030 to require automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler establishments to be licensed; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 177.910, 177.912, 177.915, 177.925, 177.935, 177.940, and 177.950 as new sections of KRS Chapter 190 to provide for the licensing of recyclers by the commission rather than the Department of Highways; amend KRS 190.990 to set forth penalties for violations; amend various other sections to conform; repeal KRS 177.905 and 177.920; allow businesses with a certificate of registration from the Department of Professional Licensing or a permit from the Department of Highways to continue to engage in business in this Commonwealth for a period not to exceed 90 days following the effective date of the Act; require a secondary metals recycler to surrender a certificate of registration upon receipt or denial of a license from the commission; require an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler to surrender a permit from the Department of Highways upon receipt or denial of a license from the commission; EMERGENCY.

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The recent changes to SB 291 clarify the definition of "applicant" for secondary metals recyclers, specifying that it applies to the business's officers if the entity is a corporation or partnership. Additionally, the definition for "name-based background check" has been organized for improved readability, but the wording remains essentially the same. These updates are significant because they ensure that the licensing process is applied more clearly and consistently, which can help to enhance regulatory oversight in the recycling industry.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO AN ACT relating to recyclers and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 182 1 CHAPTER 182 ( SB 291 ) AN ACT relating to recyclers and declaring an emergency.
(6)[(4) "Name-based background check" means a statewide search of the centralized criminal history record information system by the Department of Kentucky State Police, utilizing the name, date of birth, and Social Security number of the applicant;
(6)[(4)"Name-based background check" means a statewide search of the centralized criminal history record information system by the Department of Kentucky State Police, utilizing the name, date of birth, and Social Security number of the applicant;
Page 1 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (5)] "Restricted metals" means any of the following metal items:
(5)] "Restricted metals" means any of the following metal items:
(g) Railroad equipment, including but not limited to a tie plate, signal house, control box, switch plate, e-clip, or rail tie junction;
(g) Railroad equipment, including but not limited to a tie plate, signal house, control box, switch plate, e- clip, or rail tie junction;
(h) Condensing or evaporating coils made from copper, aluminum, or aluminum- copper, including the tubing or rods from a heating or air conditioning unit that is not from a window air conditioning unit or automobile air conditioning unit;
(h) Condensing or evaporating coils made from copper, aluminum, or aluminum-copper, including the tubing or rods from a heating or air conditioning unit that is not from a window air conditioning unit or automobile air conditioning unit;
Any person who is engaged in the business of gathering or obtaining ferrous or nonferrous metals that have served their original economic purpose or is in the business of performing the manufacturing process by which ferrous metals or nonferrous metals are converted into raw material products consisting of prepared grades and having an existing or potential monetary value;
Any person who is engaged in the business of gathering or obtaining ferrous or nonferrous metals that have served their original economic purpose or is in the business of performing the Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY manufacturing process by which ferrous metals or nonferrous metals are converted into raw material products consisting of prepared grades and having an existing or potential monetary value;
Any person who has facilities for performing the manufacturing process by which ferrous metals or nonferrous metals are converted into raw material products consisting of prepared grades and having an existing Page 2 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO or potential monetary value, other than by the exclusive use of hand tools, by methods including but not limited to processing, sorting, cutting, classifying, cleaning, baling, wrapping, shredding, shearing, or changing the physical form or chemical content thereof;
Any person who has facilities for performing the manufacturing process by which ferrous metals or nonferrous metals are converted into raw material products consisting of prepared grades and having an existing or potential monetary value, other than by the exclusive use of hand tools, by methods including but not limited to processing, sorting, cutting, classifying, cleaning, baling, wrapping, shredding, shearing, or changing the physical form or chemical content thereof;
(2) Any person listed on an application for a secondary metals recycler business license shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to the date the application Page 3 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO is submitted.
(2) Any person listed on an application for a secondary metals recycler business license shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to the date the application is submitted.
(3) (a) Prior to approval of the application, the commission shall require a name- based background check on each applicant.
(3) (a) Prior to approval of the application, the commission shall require a name-based background check on each applicant.
(e) The nature or character of the goods, wares, merchandise, or services to be Page 4 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO offered by the applicant;
(e) The nature or character of the goods, wares, merchandise, or services to be offered by the applicant;
and (g) A statement of whether the applicant has previously been denied a license under this section or if the applicant has had a previous license revoked or suspended, and if so, the reasons or circumstances surrounding the denial, revocation, or suspension of the license.
and CHAPTER 182 3 (g) A statement of whether the applicant has previously been denied a license under this section or if the applicant has had a previous license revoked or suspended, and if so, the reasons or circumstances surrounding the denial, revocation, or suspension of the license.
(1) A license issued by the commission may be revoked or suspended by the Page 5 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO commission, subject to appeal pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B, for the following reasons:
(1) A license issued by the commission may be revoked or suspended by the commission, subject to appeal pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B, for the following reasons:
Page 6 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (5) Final orders of the commission as a result of any hearing may be appealed to the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
(5) Final orders of the commission as a result of any hearing may be appealed to the Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
A secondary metals recycler shall at all times maintain in a prominent place in its place of business a notice in two (2) inch lettering that states the secondary metals recycler's usual business hours and includes the following language:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A secondary metals recycler shall at all times maintain in a prominent place in its place of business a notice in two (2) inch lettering that states the secondary metals recycler's usual business hours and includes the following language:
The list shall be prepared in Page 7 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO accordance with rules adopted by the law enforcement agency and shall be updated monthly.
The list shall be prepared in accordance with rules adopted by the law enforcement agency and shall be updated monthly.
The secondary metals recycler shall notify the Page 8 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO commission[department of Professional Licensing of the Public Protection Cabinet] within two (2) days of any change to the contact information used for the purposes of this section.
The secondary metals recycler shall notify the commission[department of Professional Licensing of the Public Protection Cabinet] within two (2) days of any change to the contact information used for the purposes of this section.
A photocopy of a valid operator's license, personal identification card, or other government-issued identification card or document which contains the name, photograph, and signature of the seller.
A photocopy of a valid operator's license, personal identification card, or other government- issued identification card or document which contains the name, photograph, and signature of the seller.
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CHAPTER 182 5 2.
If a motor vehicle is[The state and license number of the motor vehicle] Page 9 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO used to transport the purchased catalytic converter, metal beverage container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage and is marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, or object containing nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, to the place of purchase, the color, make, model, state, and license number of the motor vehicle, which shall be provided by the seller of the items;
If a motor vehicle is[The state and license number of the motor vehicle] used to transport the purchased catalytic converter, metal beverage container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage and is marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, or object containing nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, to the place of purchase, the color, make, model, state, and license number of the motor vehicle, which shall be provided by the seller of the items;
5.[3.]The time and date of the transaction;
5.[3.] The time and date of the transaction;
6.[4.]A description in the usage of the trade of the kind and weight of the railroad rail, nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, or object containing the nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof purchased;
6.[4.] A description in the usage of the trade of the kind and weight of the railroad rail, nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, or object containing the nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof purchased;
8.[5.]The amount paid for the material and the unit basis of the purchase, such as by ounce or pound, etc.;
8.[5.] The amount paid for the material and the unit basis of the purchase, such as by ounce or pound, etc.;
and 9.[6.]For the purchase of a catalytic converter, a photocopy of:
and 9.[6.] For the purchase of a catalytic converter, a photocopy of:
A signed certificate of ownership stating that he or she is the owner of Page 10 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO the metal and is entitled to sell it;
A signed certificate of ownership stating that he or she is the owner of the metal and is entitled to sell it;
(f) Permit any peace officer or inspector from the commission to inspect the register, and if the peace officer or commission inspector deems it necessary to locate specific stolen property, may inspect the catalytic converter, metal beverage and container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage is marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, or object containing nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof received Page 11 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO during business hours with or without a subpoena;
(f) Permit any peace officer or inspector from the commission to inspect the register, and if the peace officer or commission inspector deems it necessary to locate specific stolen property, may inspect the catalytic converter, metal beverage and container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage is marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof, or object Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY containing nonferrous metal or an alloy thereof received during business hours with or without a subpoena;
When the purchase was made in a city, county, urban-county, charter county, consolidated local government, or unified local government, to the police department of the city, county, urban-county, charter county, consolidated local government, or unified local government in which the purchase is made and the police department of the city, county, urban- county, charter county, consolidated local government, or unified local government in which the business is located, unless there is no police department in that jurisdiction;
When the purchase was made in a city, county, urban-county, charter county, consolidated local government, or unified local government, to the police department of the city, county, urban- county, charter county, consolidated local government, or unified local government in which the purchase is made and the police department of the city, county, urban-county, charter county, consolidated local government, or unified local government in which the business is located, unless there is no police department in that jurisdiction;
and (i) Retain the property in its original form or a photograph or digital image of the property for a period of three (3) business days from the date of purchase unless notified by a peace officer having reasonable cause to believe that the property may be stolen property, in which case, the property may be seized as Page 12 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO evidence by the peace officer or, if not seized, shall be retained for an additional thirty (30) days unless earlier notified by a peace officer that the property may be sold.
and (i) Retain the property in its original form or a photograph or digital image of the property for a period of three (3) business days from the date of purchase unless notified by a peace officer having reasonable cause to believe that the property may be stolen property, in which case, the property may be seized as evidence by the peace officer or, if not seized, shall be retained for an additional thirty (30) days unless earlier notified by a peace officer that the property may be sold.
(g) Material disposed of as trash or refuse that contains or may contain a catalytic converter, metal beverage container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage and is marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous Page 13 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO metals or an alloy thereof, or an object that contains or may contain a railroad rail or nonferrous metals or an alloy thereof, which is collected by a municipal waste department or by a licensed waste hauler and no payment is made to the person from whom the material is collected by the person or agency collecting the material;
(g) Material disposed of as trash or refuse that contains or may contain a catalytic converter, metal beverage container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage and is marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metals or an alloy thereof, or an object that contains or may contain a railroad rail or nonferrous metals or an alloy thereof, which is collected by a municipal waste department or by a licensed waste hauler and no payment is made to the person from whom the material is collected by the person or agency collecting the material;
(h) A catalytic converter, metal beverage container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage and marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metal or alloy thereof, or an object containing railroad rail, nonferrous metal, or an alloy thereof from a person who has maintained a record pursuant to this section to a person who is to further recycle the metal or object containing the metal;
CHAPTER 182 7 (h) A catalytic converter, metal beverage container that is capable of holding more than two (2) liters of beverage and marketed as returnable, railroad rail, nonferrous metal or alloy thereof, or an object containing railroad rail, nonferrous metal, or an alloy thereof from a person who has maintained a record pursuant to this section to a person who is to further recycle the metal or object containing the metal;
Page 14 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO SECTION 11.
SECTION 11.
Page 15 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (c) Keep the records required by KRS 433.890 for the period of time required in KRS 433.890;
(c) Keep the records required by KRS 433.890 for the period of time required in KRS 433.890;
(1) A person is guilty of receiving stolen property when he or she receives, retains, or disposes of movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or having reason to believe that it has been stolen, unless the property is received, retained, or disposed of with intent to restore it to the owner.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) A person is guilty of receiving stolen property when he or she receives, retains, or disposes of movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or having reason to believe that it has been stolen, unless the property is received, retained, or disposed of with intent to restore it to the owner.
(b) The value of the property is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more but less Page 16 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), in which case it is a Class D felony;
(b) The value of the property is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more but less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), in which case it is a Class D felony;
(a) Violates any provision of KRS 433.890 other than the recordkeeping Page 17 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO provisions;
(a) Violates any provision of KRS 433.890 other than the recordkeeping provisions;
(a) Exclusively engages in the business of selling, offering to sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles;
CHAPTER 182 9 (a) Exclusively engages in the business of selling, offering to sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles;
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and Page 19 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (b) Includes the appointed and qualified personal representative and testamentary trustee of a deceased dealer;
and (b) Includes the appointed and qualified personal representative and testamentary trustee of a deceased dealer;
(13) "Good faith" means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing, as defined and interpreted in KRS 355.1- 201(2)(u);
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (13) "Good faith" means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing, as defined and interpreted in KRS 355.1-201(2)(u);
(a) Means any person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, who manufactures or assembles new motor vehicles, or imports for distribution through distributors of new motor vehicles, or any partnership, firm, association, joint venture, corporation, or Page 20 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO trust, resident or nonresident, which is controlled by the manufacturer;
(a) Means any person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, who manufactures or assembles new motor vehicles, or imports for distribution through distributors of new motor vehicles, or any partnership, firm, association, joint venture, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, which is controlled by the manufacturer;
"Factory representative" means a representative employed by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch for the purpose of making or promoting for the sale of his or her, its, or their new motor vehicles, or for supervising or contracting with his or her, its, or their Page 21 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO dealers, or prospective dealers;
"Factory representative" means a representative employed by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch for the purpose of making or promoting for the sale of his or her, its, or their new motor vehicles, or for supervising or contracting with his or her, its, or their dealers, or prospective dealers;
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(a) Means every vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways that is self-propelled, including low-speed motor vehicles as defined in KRS 186.010;
(a) Means every vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways that is self- propelled, including low-speed motor vehicles as defined in KRS 186.010;
(a) Means any person engaged in the business of selling, offering to sell, soliciting, or advertising the same, of new or used motor vehicles, or Page 22 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO possessing motor vehicles for the purpose of resale, either on his or her own account, or on behalf of another, either as his or her primary business or incidental thereto;
(a) Means any person engaged in the business of selling, offering to sell, soliciting, or advertising the same, of new or used motor vehicles, or possessing motor vehicles for the purpose of resale, either on CHAPTER 182 11 his or her own account, or on behalf of another, either as his or her primary business or incidental thereto;
(24) "Motorcycle dealer" means a motor vehicle dealer who exclusively sells, offers to sell, solicits, or advertises motorcycles, including alternative-speed motorcycles Page 23 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO and autocycles as those terms are defined in KRS 186.010.
(24) "Motorcycle dealer" means a motor vehicle dealer who exclusively sells, offers to sell, solicits, or advertises motorcycles, including alternative-speed motorcycles and autocycles as those terms are defined in KRS 186.010.
(31) "Person" means any individual, firm, agency, company, association, partnership, business trust, trust, estate, joint stock company, body politic, corporation, or Page 24 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO other legal entity;
(31) "Person" means any individual, firm, agency, company, association, partnership, business trust, trust, estate, joint stock company, body politic, corporation, or other legal entity;
(33) "Restricted motor vehicle dealer" means:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (33) "Restricted motor vehicle dealer" means:
Page 25 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (a) Means any person engaged in the business of selling at retail, displaying, offering for sale, or dealing in used motor vehicles or autocycles as defined in KRS 186.010;
(a) Means any person engaged in the business of selling at retail, displaying, offering for sale, or dealing in used motor vehicles or autocycles as defined in KRS 186.010;
Page 26 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (2) A manufacturer of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, or wholesaler shall not engage in business in this state without a license as provided in KRS 190.010 to 190.080.
(2) A manufacturer of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, or wholesaler shall not engage in business in this state without a license as provided in KRS 190.010 to 190.080.
(6)[(5)] All licenses shall be granted or refused within thirty (30) days after submission of a complete application and shall expire, unless revoked or suspended, on December 31 of the calendar year for which they are granted.
(6)[(5)] All licenses shall be granted or refused within thirty (30) days after submission of a complete application and shall expire, unless revoked or suspended, on December 31 of the calendar year for which they CHAPTER 182 13 are granted.
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(8)[(7)] (a) The licenses of dealers, manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches shall specify the location of the office or branch and Page 28 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO shall be conspicuously displayed there.
(8)[(7)] (a) The licenses of dealers, manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches shall specify the location of the office or branch and shall be conspicuously displayed there.
(9)[(8)] Every salesperson, factory representative, or distributor representative shall carry his or her license when engaged in business, and display it upon request.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (9)[(8)] Every salesperson, factory representative, or distributor representative shall carry his or her license when engaged in business, and display it upon request.
(10)[(9)] If the licensor has reasonable cause to doubt the financial responsibility or the Page 29 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO compliance by the applicant or licensee with the provisions of this statute, the licensor may require the applicant or licensee to furnish and maintain a bond in a form, amount and with sureties up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), conditioned upon the applicant or licensee complying with the provisions of the statutes applicable to the licensee.
(10)[(9)] If the licensor has reasonable cause to doubt the financial responsibility or the compliance by the applicant or licensee with the provisions of this statute, the licensor may require the applicant or licensee to furnish and maintain a bond in a form, amount and with sureties up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), conditioned upon the applicant or licensee complying with the provisions of the statutes applicable to the licensee.
The operation of any automobile, Page 30 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishment or place of business so situated without a license[permit] is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
The operation of any automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishment or place of business so situated without a license[permit] is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
Page 31 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (3) Any automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishment or place of business that cannot as a practical matter be screened[,] shall be required to be removed.
(3) Any automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishment or place of business that cannot as a practical matter be screened[,] shall be required to be removed.
Where the commission[commissioner] has reasonable cause to doubt the financial responsibility of the operator or compliance by the operator with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950], the commission[commissioner] may require the[such] operator to furnish and maintain a bond in the[such] form, amount, and with the[such] sureties as it[he] shall approve, but not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) conditioned upon the operator complying with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950] and the administrative regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
CHAPTER 182 15 Where the commission[commissioner] has reasonable cause to doubt the financial responsibility of the operator or compliance by the operator with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950], the commission[commissioner] may require the[such] operator to furnish and maintain a bond in the[such] form, amount, and with the[such] sureties as it[he] shall approve, but not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) conditioned upon the operator complying with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950] and the administrative regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(1) Exercise general supervision of the administration and enforcement of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (2) Promulgate[, pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A,] administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A pertaining to the operation of automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business as the commissioner may deem necessary to the administration and enforcement of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (3) Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A with respect to the sufficiency, type of material or foliage, height, density, and size of screening required by Section 20 of this Act[KRS 177.915] to ensure[insure] the Page 32 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO accomplishment of the purposes of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (4) Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A with respect to the procedural aspects of hearings conducted in accordance with[, supplemental to] KRS Chapter 13B, the filing of reports and orders, the issuance of licenses[permits] and other matters;[.] (5) Issue, after hearing, final orders abating the operation of an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business in violation of the provisions of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[KRS 177.905 to 177.950], or requiring the adoption of remedial measures including the construction or planting of screens or the utilization of natural screening, extension, modification, or addition to new or existing screens;[.] (6) Issue, continue in effect, revoke, modify, or deny under conditions as the commission[department] may prescribe and subject to a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, licenses[permits] for the operation of an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business;[.] (7) Make investigations or inspections which may be deemed necessary by the commission[commissioner] to ensure[insure] compliance with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950], or with any administrative regulations or orders of the commission[department] which may be deemed necessary to enable the commission[department] to administer and enforce the provisions of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (8) Institute in a court of competent jurisdiction procedures, including injunctive relief, to compel compliance with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950] and with the final orders and administrative regulations issued pursuant thereto;[.] Page 33 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (9) Enter at any reasonable time through any officer, assistant, agent, or employee in or upon any public or private property for the purpose of investigation and inspection of conditions relating to the operation of any automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business;
(1) Exercise general supervision of the administration and enforcement of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (2) Promulgate[, pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A,] administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A pertaining to the operation of automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business as the commissioner may deem necessary to the administration and enforcement of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (3) Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A with respect to the sufficiency, type of material or foliage, height, density, and size of screening required by Section 20 of this Act[KRS 177.915] to ensure[insure] the accomplishment of the purposes of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (4) Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A with respect to the procedural aspects of hearings conducted in accordance with[, supplemental to] KRS Chapter 13B, the filing of reports and orders, the issuance of licenses[permits] and other matters;[.] (5) Issue, after hearing, final orders abating the operation of an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business in violation of the provisions of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[KRS 177.905 to 177.950], or requiring the adoption of remedial measures including the construction or planting of screens or the utilization of natural screening, extension, modification, or addition to new or existing screens;[.] (6) Issue, continue in effect, revoke, modify, or deny under conditions as the commission[department] may prescribe and subject to a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, licenses[permits] for the operation of an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business;[.] (7) Make investigations or inspections which may be deemed necessary by the commission[commissioner] to ensure[insure] compliance with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950], or with any administrative regulations or orders of the commission[department] which may be deemed necessary to enable the commission[department] to administer and enforce the provisions of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act;[KRS 177.905 to 177.950.] (8) Institute in a court of competent jurisdiction procedures, including injunctive relief, to compel compliance with Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[the provisions of KRS 177.905 to 177.950] and with the final orders and administrative regulations issued pursuant thereto;[.] (9) Enter at any reasonable time through any officer, assistant, agent, or employee in or upon any public or private property for the purpose of investigation and inspection of conditions relating to the operation of any automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business;
(1) (a) Public hearings shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A by the commission[department] prior to the promulgation of any administrative regulations which pertain to the prevention, abatement, or control of automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business.
(1) (a) Public hearings shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A by the commission[department] prior to the promulgation of any administrative regulations which pertain to Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY the prevention, abatement, or control of automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler[recycling] establishments or places of business.
[or before ]Denial, revocation, or modification of any license[permit] provided for by Sections 18 to 24 of this Act[KRS 177.905 to 177.950];
[or before ]Denial, revocation, or modification of any license[permit] provided for by Sections to 24 of this Act[KRS 177.905 to 177.950];
Page 34 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (2) The commission[department] shall grant an administrative hearing to any person, not previously heard in connection with the issuance of any order or the making of any determination, who may consider himself or herself aggrieved by any order or determination and who shall file with the commission[department] a verified petition alleging that the order or determination is contrary to law or that is injurious to him or her, stating the grounds and reasons therefor and requesting a hearing[ thereon].
(2) The commission[department] shall grant an administrative hearing to any person, not previously heard in connection with the issuance of any order or the making of any determination, who may consider himself or herself aggrieved by any order or determination and who shall file with the commission[department] a verified petition alleging that the order or determination is contrary to law or that is injurious to him or her, stating the grounds and reasons therefor and requesting a hearing[ thereon].
Any person who violates[ paragraphs (l), (m) or (n) of subsection (1) of] KRS 190.040(1)(l), (m), or (n) may also be subject to a suspension or revocation sentence of not more than a year effective only in the territory formerly served by the unfairly canceled dealer, except that in a metropolitan area serviced by several dealers handling the same motor vehicle or recreational vehicle, the suspension or revocation order shall not Page 35 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO be applicable to the remaining dealers.
Any person who violates[ paragraphs (l), (m) or (n) of subsection (1) of] KRS 190.040(1)(l), (m), or (n) may also be subject to a suspension or revocation sentence of not more than a year effective only in the territory formerly served by the unfairly canceled dealer, except that in a metropolitan area serviced by several dealers handling the same motor vehicle or recreational vehicle, the suspension or revocation order shall not be applicable to the remaining dealers.
(7) In addition to any other penalty provided in Sections 18 to 24 of this Act, any person who violates any provision of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act or any order issued thereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand Page 36 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO dollars ($1,000).
CHAPTER 182 17 (7) In addition to any other penalty provided in Sections 18 to 24 of this Act, any person who violates any provision of Sections 18 to 24 of this Act or any order issued thereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(4)[(5)] Any person who transports coal in violation of the weight provisions of KRS 189.221 and 189.222 and does not have a current decal or is not transporting coal under a valid cooperative agreement within KRS 177.9771(4)(f), shall, in addition Page 37 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO to any applicable penalty prescribed by law, be fined five hundred dollars ($500) and be required to purchase the decal described in KRS 177.9771(4).
(4)[(5)] Any person who transports coal in violation of the weight provisions of KRS 189.221 and 189.222 and does not have a current decal or is not transporting coal under a valid cooperative agreement within KRS 177.9771(4)(f), shall, in addition to any applicable penalty prescribed by law, be fined five hundred dollars ($500) and be required to purchase the decal described in KRS 177.9771(4).
Page 38 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a license shall not be issued by the commission for the purposes described in KRS 190.030(1) and to motor vehicle dealers or new recreational vehicle dealers, either as dealer or salesperson[salesman], unless the applicant for the license has an established place of business[ as defined in KRS 190.010] or, for recreational vehicles as defined in KRS 190A.010, and as provided by administrative regulation of the commission consistent with the activity of the license applied for.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a license shall not be issued by the commission for the purposes described in KRS 190.030(1) and to motor vehicle dealers or new recreational vehicle dealers, either as dealer or salesperson[salesman], unless the applicant for the license has an established place of business[ as defined in KRS 190.010] or, for recreational vehicles as defined in KRS 190A.010, and as provided by administrative regulation of the commission consistent with the activity of the license applied for.
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The new motor vehicle dealer was afforded a reasonable opportunity, Page 40 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO for a period of not less than six (6) months, to comply with the criteria;
The new motor vehicle dealer was afforded a reasonable opportunity, for a period of not less than six (6) months, to comply with the criteria;
(4) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any franchise prior to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of any franchise, the manufacturer shall furnish notification of a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal to the new motor vehicle dealer as follows:
CHAPTER 182 19 (4) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any franchise prior to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of any franchise, the manufacturer shall furnish notification of a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal to the new motor vehicle dealer as follows:
Revocation of any license which the new motor vehicle dealer is Page 41 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO required to have to operate a dealership;
Revocation of any license which the new motor vehicle dealer is required to have to operate a dealership;
(7) In the event of a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal under this section, and the new motor vehicle dealer is leasing the dealership facilities from a lessor other than the manufacturer, or owns the dealership facilities, the manufacturer shall pay a Page 42 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO reasonable rent to the dealer in accordance with and subject to subsection (8) of this section.
(7) In the event of a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal under this section, and the new motor vehicle dealer is leasing the dealership facilities from a lessor other than the manufacturer, or owns the dealership facilities, the manufacturer shall pay a reasonable rent to the dealer in accordance with and subject to subsection (8) of this section.
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and (d) The area of sales responsibility shall not be reviewed or changed without the consent of both parties until one (1) year after the execution of the dealer Page 44 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO agreement.
and (d) The area of sales responsibility shall not be reviewed or changed without the consent of both parties until one (1) year after the execution of the dealer agreement.
(1) As used in this section:
CHAPTER 182 21 (1) As used in this section:
(c) "Code enforcement board" means an administrative body created and acting Page 45 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO under the authority of KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839;
(c) "Code enforcement board" means an administrative body created and acting under the authority of KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839;
(e) "Imminent danger" means a condition which is likely to cause serious or life- threatening injury or death at any time;
(e) "Imminent danger" means a condition which is likely to cause serious or life-threatening injury or death at any time;
Page 46 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (b) If[ the provisions of] this section is[are] enforced through a code enforcement board pursuant to KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839, [the provisions of ]subsections (8), (9), and (10) of this section shall not apply, and KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839 shall supersede any conflicting provisions of this section.
(b) If[ the provisions of] this section is[are] enforced through a code enforcement board pursuant to KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839, [the provisions of ]subsections (8), (9), and (10) of this section shall not apply, and KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839 shall supersede any conflicting provisions of this section.
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and (c) Any motor vehicle as defined in KRS 281.010 that is owned, controlled, operated, managed, or leased by a motor carrier.
Page 48 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO (8) Unless imminent danger exists on the subject premises that necessitates immediate action, the local government shall send, within fourteen (14) days of a final determination after hearing or waiver of hearing by the owner, a copy of the determination to any lien holder of record of the subject premises by first-class mail with proof of mailing.
(8) Unless imminent danger exists on the subject premises that necessitates immediate action, the local government shall send, within fourteen (14) days of a final determination after hearing or waiver of hearing by the owner, a copy of the determination to any lien holder of record of the subject premises by first-class mail with proof of mailing.
or (b) The lien holder received a copy of the determination as required by subsection (8) of this section, and the lien holder corrected the violations or paid all civil Page 49 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO fines assessed for the violation and all charges and fees incurred by the local government in connection with the enforcement of the ordinance, including abatement costs.
or (b) The lien holder received a copy of the determination as required by subsection (8) of this section, and the lien holder corrected the violations or paid all civil fines assessed for the violation and all charges and fees incurred by the local government in connection with the enforcement of the ordinance, including abatement costs.
The local government may bring a civil action against the owner and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt owed.
The CHAPTER 182 23 local government may bring a civil action against the owner and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt owed.
Page 50 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO The Attorney General shall have concurrent jurisdiction with Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of offenses under KRS 433.892[433.890] to 433.896, Sections 1 to 12 of this Act[433.900 to 433.906], and 512.090.
The Attorney General shall have concurrent jurisdiction with Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of offenses under KRS 433.892[433.890] to 433.896, Sections 1 to 12 of this Act[433.900 to 433.906], and 512.090.
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A city, county, urban-county, charter county, unified county, or consolidated local government may adopt an ordinance relating to the purchase of metals and metal- containing products provided the ordinance:
A city, county, urban-county, charter county, unified county, or consolidated local government may adopt an ordinance relating to the purchase of metals and metal-containing products provided the ordinance:
(1) Contains at least the provisions specified in KRS 15.232, 16.066, 433.892[433.890] to 433.896, Sections 1 to 12 of this Act[433.900 to 433.906], and 512.090, but which may contain additional provisions;
(1) Contains at least the provisions specified in KRS 15.232, 16.066, 433.892[433.890] to 433.896, Sections 1 to of this Act[433.900 to 433.906], and 512.090, but which may contain additional provisions;
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To allow time to obtain licenses under this Act and notwithstanding Sections 2, 3, 17, and 18 of this Act or any other provision of this Act that may be construed to require a license to engage in business in this Commonwealth, a secondary metals recycler that has a certificate of registration issued by the Department of Professional Licensing of the Public Protection Cabinet or an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler that has a permit from the Department of Page 52 of 53 SB029190.100 - 1238 - XXXX 4/14/2026 7:11 PM Vetoed and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 291/VO Highways may continue to engage in business in this Commonwealth for a period not to exceed 90 days following the effective date of this Act.
To allow time to obtain licenses under this Act and notwithstanding Sections 2, 3, 17, and 18 of this Act or any other provision of this Act that may be construed to require a license to engage in business in this Commonwealth, a secondary metals recycler that has a certificate of registration issued by the Department of Professional Licensing of the Public Protection Cabinet or an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler that has a permit from the Department of Highways may continue to engage in business in this Commonwealth for a period not to exceed 90 days following the effective date of this Act.
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Action History

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 182)

  2. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. received in Senate

  5. passed 83-3

  6. veto overridden

  7. posted for consideration of Governor's veto

  8. taken from Rules (H)

  9. to Rules (H)

  10. received in House

  11. passed 32-6

  12. veto overridden

  13. posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto

  14. to Rules (S)

  15. received in Senate

  16. Vetoed

  17. delivered to Governor

  18. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  19. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  20. passed 37-0

  21. Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1)

  22. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)

  23. to Rules (S)

  24. received in Senate

  25. 3rd reading, passed 88-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  26. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026

  27. 2nd reading, to Rules

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

  29. to Transportation (H)

  30. to Committee on Committees (H)

  31. received in House

  32. 3rd reading, passed 31-1

  33. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11 2026

  34. 2nd reading, to Rules

  35. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  36. to Transportation (S)

  37. to Committee on Committees (S)

  38. introduced in Senate

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OVERRIDE VETO FINAL PASSAGE SB 291

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 83 Yea · 3 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 72007
Democrat 10307
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 833014
% of votes cast 83%3%0%14%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Not Voting
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
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 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 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 Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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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FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 291 w/ HCS 1

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 32001
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 Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Not Voting
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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Pass

Passed 88 Yea · 0 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 680011
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 880012
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
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 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 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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
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 SB 291

Passed 31 Yea · 1 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 26106
Total 31106
% of votes cast 82%3%0%16%
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 Not Voting
Greg Elkins Republican Nay
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Not Voting
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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What does SB 291 do?
Amend KRS 433.900 to define terms relating to secondary metals recyclers; repeal and reenact KRS 433.902 to require secondary metals recyclers to be licensed; create new sections of KRS Chapter 433 to provide for the licensing of secondary metals recyclers by the Motor Vehicle Commission (commission); require the commission to submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; authorize the commission to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 433.906 to conform; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 433.890 as a new section of KRS Chapter 433 to require specified recyclers to enter a report into the LeadsOnline database for all metals transactions and keep a register that contains specified information; amend KRS 433.892 to add failure to enter a report into the LeadsOnline database; amend KRS 514.110 to establish that the intentional failure to enter a report into the LeadsOnline database or maintain the information in a register as required shall be prima facie evidence that a person knew property was stolen; amend KRS 433.894 to add the purchase or sale of copper telecommunication wire in any form or any metal property clearly identified as belonging to a telecommunications company, unless the purchase or sale is excluded from the record keeping requirements for metals transactions; repeal and reenact KRS 190.010 to define terms and alphabetize definitions relating to recyclers; make technical corrections; amend KRS 190.030 to require automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler establishments to be licensed; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 177.910, 177.912, 177.915, 177.925, 177.935, 177.940, and 177.950 as new sections of KRS Chapter 190 to provide for the licensing of recyclers by the commission rather than the Department of Highways; amend KRS 190.990 to set forth penalties for violations; amend various other sections to conform; repeal KRS 177.905 and 177.920; allow businesses with a certificate of registration from the Department of Professional Licensing or a permit from the Department of Highways to continue to engage in business in this Commonwealth for a period not to exceed 90 days following the effective date of the Act; require a secondary metals recycler to surrender a certificate of registration upon receipt or denial of a license from the commission; require an automobile, vehicle, or machinery recycler, or material recycler to surrender a permit from the Department of Highways upon receipt or denial of a license from the commission; EMERGENCY.
Who sponsors SB 291?
SB 291 is sponsored by Matthew Deneen (Republican) and Brandon J. Storm (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 291?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
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