Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 R · 5 D cosponsors

HB 480 — AN ACT relating to state contracts.

Last action — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 147)

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2026. Enacted.

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

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 45A.035 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish policies regarding timely payments, partial payments, reimbursement, and payment resolution process; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to require terms included in state government contracts to address timely payments, partial payment, a payment process for disbursement of funds, payment schedule, and a payment resolution process; establish timely payment policies to provide that all undisputed amounts shall be paid within 30 business days of receipt of the goods, services, invoice, or in accordance with the terms of the contract; provide interest penalties for undisputed amounts that are not timely paid ; require any invoices that are submitted by a contractor or vendor outside of the 10 calendar days correction period to be considered a new invoice for the purpose of calculation of the late payment fee pursuant to KRS 45.454; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a payment resolution process; define "purchasing agency" and "undisputed amount"; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to submit a report every 6 months to the Legislative Research Commission detailing late payment contract disputes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

133 added · 174 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 480, some language has been clarified and a few specific provisions have been streamlined to improve understanding and compliance. Notably, there are additions that explicitly outline the areas in which the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet will have authority, such as handling emergency purchases and ensuring confidentiality of bidders' sensitive information. These changes matter because they help create clearer guidelines for state procurement processes, which can lead to better oversight and more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 480/GA AN ACT relating to state contracts.
CHAPTER 147 1 CHAPTER 147 ( HB 480 ) AN ACT relating to state contracts.
(j) Supervision of storerooms and inventories, including determination of Page 1 of 6 HB048010.100 - 1358 - XXXX 2/17/2026 4:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 480/GA appropriate stock levels and the management, transfer, sale, or other disposal of state-owned property;
(j) Supervision of storerooms and inventories, including determination of appropriate stock levels and the management, transfer, sale, or other disposal of state-owned property;
(a) Timely payments in accordance with KRS 45.451;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) Timely payments in accordance with KRS 45.451;
In accordance with KRS 45.454, and except as provided in KRS Page 2 of 6 HB048010.100 - 1358 - XXXX 2/17/2026 4:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 480/GA 371.405, an interest penalty of one percent (1%) shall be applied and added to any undisputed amount for each month or fraction thereof after thirty (30) business days following the receipt of the goods or services, or receipt of the invoice by the purchasing agency;
In accordance with KRS 45.454, and except as provided in KRS 371.405, an interest penalty of one percent (1%) shall be applied and added to any undisputed amount for each month or fraction thereof after thirty (30) business days following the receipt of the goods or services, or receipt of the invoice by the purchasing agency;
Allow disbursement of partial payment for undisputed amounts in the invoice or an agreed-upon payment process for goods received or services performed that are not rejected or deficient;
Allow disbursement of partial payment for undisputed amounts in the invoice or an agreed- upon payment process for goods received or services performed that are not rejected or deficient;
(4) (a) The purchasing agency shall make a good-faith effort of notifying the contractor or vendor that an invoice has been rejected, of any errors in an Page 3 of 6 HB048010.100 - 1358 - XXXX 2/17/2026 4:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 480/GA invoice, or any requirement of additional or missing information in an invoice within fifteen (15) business days from receipt of the goods, services, or invoice, or in accordance with the terms of the contract.
(4) (a) The purchasing agency shall make a good-faith effort of notifying the contractor or vendor that an invoice has been rejected, of any errors in an invoice, or any requirement of additional or missing information in an invoice within fifteen (15) business days from receipt of the goods, services, or invoice, or in accordance with the terms of the contract.
(6) If a contractor or vendor has not received payment within thirty (30) business days for an undisputed amount and has executed a loan, line of credit, revolving credit, or other financial instrument in order to fulfill the obligations and continue performance of the contract, the contractor or vendor may recover from Page 4 of 6 HB048010.100 - 1358 - XXXX 2/17/2026 4:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 480/GA the purchasing agency the interest and costs of credit borne until the date payment has been issued.
(6) If a contractor or vendor has not received payment within thirty (30) business days for an undisputed amount and has executed a loan, line of credit, revolving credit, or other financial instrument in order to fulfill the obligations and continue performance of the contract, the contractor or vendor may recover from the purchasing agency the interest and costs of credit borne until the date payment has been issued.
(a) Procedures for correcting an invoice submission error when the purchasing agency does not reject the goods or services received;
CHAPTER 147 3 (a) Procedures for correcting an invoice submission error when the purchasing agency does not reject the goods or services received;
The secretary may grant an Page 5 of 6 HB048010.100 - 1358 - XXXX 2/17/2026 4:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 480/GA extension to pay upon receipt of a joint request between the contractor and purchasing agency.
The secretary may grant an extension to pay upon receipt of a joint request between the contractor and purchasing agency.
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Became law without Governor's signature April 14, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new provisions regarding timely payments and establishes regulations for contract payments in state contracts.

  • KRS 45A.035

    n) Policies and procedures governing timely payments, partial payments, reimbursement, and resolution for contract payments in violation of KRS 45.453 and 45A.137. → n) Policies and procedures governing timely payments, partial payments, reimbursement, and resolution for contract payments in violation of KRS 45.453 and Section 2 of this Act.

    This change updates the referenced regulations for timely payments to include the new Section 2 of the Act.

  • KRS 45A.035

    SECTION 2. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 45A IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: ...

    This section establishes new regulations regarding payment processes and penalties for non-payment in state contracts.

Action History

  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 147)

  2. filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

  3. delivered to Governor

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  6. received in House

  7. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

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

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

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

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

  13. received in Senate

  14. 3rd reading, passed 96-0

  15. floor amendment (1) filed

  16. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 17 2026

  17. 2nd reading, to Rules

  18. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  19. to State Government (H)

  20. to Committee on Committees (H)

  21. introduced in House

Sponsors

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 124 not signed on

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (124)

124 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 480

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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Pass

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 75004
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 96004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
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 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 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 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 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 Not Voting
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 480 do?
Amend KRS 45A.035 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish policies regarding timely payments, partial payments, reimbursement, and payment resolution process; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to require terms included in state government contracts to address timely payments, partial payment, a payment process for disbursement of funds, payment schedule, and a payment resolution process; establish timely payment policies to provide that all undisputed amounts shall be paid within 30 business days of receipt of the goods, services, invoice, or in accordance with the terms of the contract; provide interest penalties for undisputed amounts that are not timely paid ; require any invoices that are submitted by a contractor or vendor outside of the 10 calendar days correction period to be considered a new invoice for the purpose of calculation of the late payment fee pursuant to KRS 45.454; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a payment resolution process; define "purchasing agency" and "undisputed amount"; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to submit a report every 6 months to the Legislative Research Commission detailing late payment contract disputes.
Who sponsors HB 480?
HB 480 is sponsored by Richard White (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democrat), Rachel Roarx (Democrat), Chris Lewis (Republican), Nima Kulkarni (Democrat), Kim King (Republican), Samara Heavrin (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Anne Gay Donworth (Democrat), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Adam Bowling (Republican), Jason Petrie (Republican), and Shawn McPherson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 480?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2026. Enacted.
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