Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 145 — AN ACT relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch.3)

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 13, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 243.033 to modify alcoholic beverage caterer duties and privileges; remove caterer Sunday sales restrictions; prohibit the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control from imposing or attempting to enforce minimum customer thresholds or maximum event limits for caterers; amend KRS 243.090 to require the department to approve or deny a license application within 45 days after receipt of the application; EMERGENCY.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

305 added · 414 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 145 allows caterers to obtain a primary license to sell alcohol at their designated banquet halls, even if those venues also operate as restaurants. Previously, licenses could not be issued for premises that served as restaurants. This change is significant because it expands the ability of caterers to sell alcohol at more venues, potentially boosting their business and providing greater options for clients who wish to serve alcohol at catered events.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN AN ACT relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 3 1 CHAPTER 3 ( SB 145 ) AN ACT relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.
Precincts established as moist territory if the receipts from the catering of food[ at any catered event] are at least ten percent (10%) of the gross Page 1 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN receipts from the catering of both food and alcoholic beverages.
Precincts established as moist territory if the receipts from the catering of food[ at any catered event] are at least ten percent (10%) of the gross receipts from the catering of both food and alcoholic beverages.
and (d) Receive payment for alcoholic beverages served[ at a catered event] on a by- the-drink, cash bar, or by-the-event basis.
and (d) Receive payment for alcoholic beverages served[ at a catered event] on a by-the-drink, cash bar, or by- the-event basis.
If the location is a multi-unit structure, only the unit or units at Page 2 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN which the function being catered is held shall be excluded from the public place provisions of KRS Chapter 222.
If the location is a multi-unit structure, only the unit or units at which the function being catered is held shall be excluded from the public place provisions of KRS Chapter 222.
(6)[(7)] The caterer licensee shall post a copy of the licensee's caterer's license at the location of the function for which alcoholic beverages are catered.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (6)[(7)] The caterer licensee shall post a copy of the licensee's caterer's license at the location of the function for which alcoholic beverages are catered.
(b) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing the year- Page 3 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN round system for renewal of licenses.
(b) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations establishing the year-round system for renewal of licenses.
(3) When any person applies for a new license authorized under KRS Chapters 241 to 244, the person shall be charged, if the license is issued, the full fee for the Page 4 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN respective license if six (6) months or more remain before the license is due to be renewed and one-half (1/2) the fee if less than six (6) months remain before the license is due to be renewed.
(3) When any person applies for a new license authorized under KRS Chapters 241 to 244, the person shall be charged, if the license is issued, the full fee for the respective license if six (6) months or more remain before the license is due to be renewed and one-half (1/2) the fee if less than six (6) months remain before the license is due to be renewed.
(5) All alcoholic beverage producers, wholesalers, or distributors may obtain or renew their licenses for either a one (1) year term or a two (2) year term.
CHAPTER 3 3 (5) All alcoholic beverage producers, wholesalers, or distributors may obtain or renew their licenses for either a one (1) year term or a two (2) year term.
If no license is issued, the application fee Page 5 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN shall be retained by the department.
If no license is issued, the application fee shall be retained by the department.
Page 6 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN (b) 1.
(b) 1.
and (c) The purchaser shall pay all application and licensing fees for the permanent license established under KRS 438.3063.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) The purchaser shall pay all application and licensing fees for the permanent license established under KRS 438.3063.
Page 7 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN Section 6.
Section 6.
Page 8 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN (2) Any administrative regulation of the department relating to the regulation of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, or vapor products;
(2) Any administrative regulation of the department relating to the regulation of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, or vapor products;
(1) A[No] person shall not sell or cause to be sold any tobacco product or alternative nicotine product at retail to any person under the age of twenty-one (21), or solicit any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to purchase any tobacco product or alternative nicotine product at retail.
CHAPTER 3 5 (1) A[No] person shall not sell or cause to be sold any tobacco product or alternative nicotine product at retail to any person under the age of twenty-one (21), or solicit any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to purchase any tobacco product or alternative nicotine product at retail.
(3) Any person selling tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall require proof of age from a prospective buyer or recipient if the person has reason to believe that the prospective buyer or recipient is under the age Page 9 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN of twenty-one (21).
(3) Any person selling tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall require proof of age from a prospective buyer or recipient if the person has reason to believe that the prospective buyer or recipient is under the age of twenty-one (21).
A retailer who sells a tobacco product to a person under twenty-one (21) years of age shall be subject to the penalties listed in KRS 438.310(4).
A retailer who sells a tobacco product to a person under twenty- one (21) years of age shall be subject to the penalties listed in KRS 438.310(4).
(2) (a) A retailer shall have an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection (1) of this section if the sale was induced by the use of false, fraudulent, or altered Page 10 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN identification papers or other documents.
(2) (a) A retailer shall have an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection (1) of this section if the sale was induced by the use of false, fraudulent, or altered identification papers or other documents.
(1) A retailer of nicotine vapor products shall only sell authorized nicotine vapor products.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) A retailer of nicotine vapor products shall only sell authorized nicotine vapor products.
(a) Five hundred dollar ($500) fine to the owner of a retail establishment for a Page 11 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN first citation issued for a violation of this section;
(a) Five hundred dollar ($500) fine to the owner of a retail establishment for a first citation issued for a violation of this section;
The department shall be entitled to the revenue produced by one- twentieth of one cent ($0.0005) of the three-cent ($0.03) per pack revenue collected by the Finance and Administration Cabinet from the state excise tax on the sale of cigarettes as imposed by KRS 138.140.
The department shall be entitled to the revenue produced by one-twentieth of one cent ($0.0005) of the three-cent ($0.03) per pack revenue collected by the Finance and Administration Cabinet from the state excise tax on the sale of cigarettes as imposed by KRS 138.140.
If no license is Page 12 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN issued, the application fee shall be retained by the department in accordance with KRS 438.3063.
If no license is issued, the application fee shall be retained by the department in accordance with KRS 438.3063.
(4) The department shall devise a plan and timeframe for enforcement to determine by random inspection if the percentage of retailers, wholesalers, or distributors making illegal sales to persons under the age of twenty-one (21) does or does not exceed federal guidelines preventing tobacco sales to persons under the age of twenty-one (21).
(4) The department shall devise a plan and timeframe for enforcement to determine by random inspection if the percentage of retailers, wholesalers, or distributors making illegal sales to persons under the age of twenty-one (21) does or does not exceed federal guidelines preventing tobacco sales to persons under the age of twenty- one (21).
Page 13 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 145/EN Section 12.
Section 12.
(1) A limited golf course license may be issued to an establishment that is a nine (9) or an eighteen (18) hole golf course that meets United States Golf Association criteria as a regulation golf course as long as the establishment is within:
CHAPTER 3 7 (1) A limited golf course license may be issued to an establishment that is a nine (9) or an eighteen (18) hole golf course that meets United States Golf Association criteria as a regulation golf course as long as the establishment is within:
Page 14 of 14 SB014520.100 - 2023 - XXXX 3/5/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed
Signed by Governor March 13, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends the regulations surrounding caterer's licenses, specifically clarifying restrictions on primary licenses and catering in certain territories.

  • KRS 243.033

    No primary caterer's license shall authorize alcoholic beverage sales at a premises that operates as a restaurant.

    Primary caterer's licenses cannot be used for premises that function as restaurants.

  • KRS 243.033

    at the licensed premises

    The requirement to keep alcoholic beverage stock at the licensed premises during periods of non-use has been removed.

  • KRS 243.033

    in conjunction with a catered function

    The requirement to be using alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a catered function during storage has been removed.

  • KRS 243.033

    for a customer and the customer's guests

    The language restricting alcoholic beverage service to customers and their guests has been removed, broadening service permissions.

  • KRS 243.033

    at any catered event

    The phrase 'at any catered event' has been removed from several locations, indicating a broader scope for catering without restricting to specific events.

  • KRS 243.033

    A caterer licensee shall not cater alcoholic beverages on Sunday except in territory in which the Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages is permitted under the provisions of KRS 244.290 and 244.480.

    The prohibition on catering alcoholic beverages on Sunday in dry territories has been removed, implying greater flexibility for caterers.

  • KRS 243.033

    (7) → (6)

    The section numbers have been renumbered due to striking of previous subsections.

  • KRS 243.033

    (8) → (7)

    The section numbers have been renumbered due to striking of previous subsections.

  • KRS 243.033

    (9) → (8)

    The section numbers have been renumbered due to striking of previous subsections.

  • KRS 243.033

    (10) → (9)

    The section numbers have been renumbered due to striking of previous subsections.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch.3)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 35-2

  6. Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Substitute (1)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 84-13 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 03 2026

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

  13. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

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

  15. to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

  16. to Committee on Committees (H)

  17. received in House

  18. 3rd reading, passed 35-1

  19. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026

  20. 2nd reading, to Rules

  21. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  22. to Licensing & Occupations (S)

  23. to Committee on Committees (S)

  24. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 145 w/ HCS 1, HFA 1

Passed 35 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 30201
Total 35201
% of votes cast 92%5%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 Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Nay
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Not Voting
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Nay
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 84 Yea · 13 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19100
Republican 641203
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 841303
% of votes cast 84%13%0%3%
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 Nay
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 Nay
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Nay
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Nay
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Nay
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 Nay
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Nay
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 Nay
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Nay
Robert Duvall Republican Not Voting
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Nay
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Nay
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 Nay
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 SB 145

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 30102
Total 35102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
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 Nay
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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

Official roll call →

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 145 do?
Amend KRS 243.033 to modify alcoholic beverage caterer duties and privileges; remove caterer Sunday sales restrictions; prohibit the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control from imposing or attempting to enforce minimum customer thresholds or maximum event limits for caterers; amend KRS 243.090 to require the department to approve or deny a license application within 45 days after receipt of the application; EMERGENCY.
Who sponsors SB 145?
SB 145 is sponsored by Mike Wilson (Republican) and Julie Raque Adams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 145?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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