Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 650 — AN ACT relating to designating the official state musical composition.

Last action — to State Government (H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate the musical composition "A Mighty Long Way" as the official state musical composition.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. to State Government (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 650 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate the musical composition "A Mighty Long Way" as the official state musical composition.
Who sponsors HB 650?
HB 650 is sponsored by Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Anne Gay Donworth (Democrat), Adrielle Camuel (Democrat), Chad Aull (Democrat), Lindsey Burke (Democrat), and Adam Moore (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 650?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 650?
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