Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 17 R cosponsors

SB 39 — AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 93)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 10, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    17 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 150.170 to exempt a bona fide private landowner from any fishing restrictions imposed in KRS Chapter 150 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder relating to creel, possession, size, or method of take; allow a private landowner to extend the same rights and privileges relating to fishing in lakes or ponds located on the landowner's property to any person in written or electronic form; allow the stocking of certain largemouth bass in private lakes and ponds without restriction; exempt a bona fide private landowner from any lake or pond stocking restrictions except with regard to prohibitions on the stocking of invasive fish.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

415 added · 574 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 39 enhance the rights of landowners regarding fishing and hunting on their private property. Specifically, bona fide owners of private land in Kentucky, who reside in the state, will not face any limits on the amount or methods of fishing they can use in their own lakes or ponds. This matters because it allows landowners greater freedom to manage their private fishing resources without the constraints typically applied to licensed fishing, promoting more local control and potentially benefiting landowner enjoyment and wildlife management on their properties.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 93 1 CHAPTER 93 ( SB 39 ) AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency.
Not be subject to any limits or restrictions established in this chapter or the administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter for Page 1 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN creel, possession, size, or method of take for the fish in the private landowner's private lake or pond;
Not be subject to any limits or restrictions established in this chapter or the administrative regulations promulgated under this chapter for creel, possession, size, or method of take for the fish in the private landowner's private lake or pond;
(6) Residents or nonresidents observing and participating in field trials, training Page 2 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN exercises, or other competitions as authorized by the department may observe and participate without obtaining a hunting or guide's license so long as game is not taken.
(6) Residents or nonresidents observing and participating in field trials, training exercises, or other competitions as authorized by the department may observe and participate without obtaining a hunting or guide's license so long as game is not taken.
(7)[(6)] Any resident serviceman on furlough of more than three (3) days in this state may, without any Kentucky sport hunting or sport fishing licenses, do any act authorized by the licenses, but while so doing he or she shall carry on his or her person proper identification and papers showing his or her furlough status.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (7)[(6)] Any resident serviceman on furlough of more than three (3) days in this state may, without any Kentucky sport hunting or sport fishing licenses, do any act authorized by the licenses, but while so doing he or she shall carry on his or her person proper identification and papers showing his or her furlough status.
(9)[(8)] If a reciprocal agreement is entered into by the commissioner, with the approval of the commission, and promulgated as an administrative regulation by the department and similar action is taken by the appropriate authority in Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, or Illinois, persons holding a resident or nonresident fishing or a resident or nonresident hunting license issued in Page 3 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN these states shall be permitted to perform the acts authorized by the license upon certain contiguous waters and land areas adjacent to the common boundaries of the above-mentioned states and the State of Kentucky.
(9)[(8)] If a reciprocal agreement is entered into by the commissioner, with the approval of the commission, and promulgated as an administrative regulation by the department and similar action is taken by the appropriate authority in Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, or Illinois, persons holding a resident or nonresident fishing or a resident or nonresident hunting license issued in these states shall be permitted to perform the acts authorized by the license upon certain contiguous waters and land areas adjacent to the common boundaries of the above-mentioned states and the State of Kentucky.
Page 4 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN Section 2.
Section 2.
(3) Raw furs, if in legal possession, may be sold, transported, or shipped, by a licensed trapper or licensed hunter to a licensed fur buyer (resident or nonresident), and by a licensed fur buyer to a licensed fur processor or to another fur buyer if in legal possession.
CHAPTER 93 3 (3) Raw furs, if in legal possession, may be sold, transported, or shipped, by a licensed trapper or licensed hunter to a licensed fur buyer (resident or nonresident), and by a licensed fur buyer to a licensed fur processor or to another fur buyer if in legal possession.
Page 5 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN (6) No person shall import or transport into the State of Kentucky or receive shipment in the state from without the state, any live fish or wildlife without first procuring from the department a written fish transportation permit or wildlife transportation permit.
(6) No person shall import or transport into the State of Kentucky or receive shipment in the state from without the state, any live fish or wildlife without first procuring from the department a written fish transportation permit or wildlife transportation permit.
Page 6 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN (2) Shotguns used in the taking of wildlife, protected or unprotected, shall not be larger than 10-gauge and shall be fired from the shoulder.
(2) Shotguns used in the taking of wildlife, protected or unprotected, shall not be larger than 10-gauge and shall be fired from the shoulder.
(6) Coyotes and bobcat may be taken at night with[ or without the use of lights or other] means designed to make wildlife visible at night, including but not limited to night vision, thermal, and infrared technologies, as established by administrative regulation.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (6) Coyotes and bobcat may be taken at night with[ or without the use of lights or other] means designed to make wildlife visible at night, including but not limited to night vision, thermal, and infrared technologies, as established by administrative regulation.
The penalties prescribed in this section shall be for Page 7 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN each offense.
The penalties prescribed in this section shall be for each offense.
(3) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.120, 150.170, 150.235(1), 150.280, 150.320, 150.330(2), 150.355, 150.362, 150.400, 150.410, 150.415, 150.416, 150.445, 150.450, 150.470, 150.603, or 150.722(2), or any of the Page 8 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN provisions of this chapter or any administrative regulation promulgated by the commission for which no definite fine or imprisonment is fixed shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(3) Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 150.120, 150.170, 150.235(1), 150.280, 150.320, 150.330(2), 150.355, 150.362, 150.400, 150.410, 150.415, 150.416, 150.445, 150.450, 150.470, 150.603, or 150.722(2), or any of the provisions of this chapter or any administrative regulation promulgated by the commission for which no definite fine or imprisonment is fixed shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(8) (a) Any person who violates the provisions of KRS 150.180, 150.520, 150.525, Page 9 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN or administrative regulations issued thereunder shall for the first offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(8) (a) Any person who violates the provisions of KRS 150.180, 150.520, 150.525, or administrative regulations issued thereunder shall for the first offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(b) In addition to the penalties under paragraph (a) this subsection, any person who violates the provisions of subsection (7)(b) of Section 2 of this Act may be fined up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each offense.
CHAPTER 93 5 (b) In addition to the penalties under paragraph (a) this subsection, any person who violates the provisions of subsection (7)(b) of Section 2 of this Act may be fined up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each offense.
In addition to the penalties prescribed above, he or she shall forfeit his or her license or, if license-exempt, the privilege to perform the acts authorized by the license for a period of one (1) to three (3) years and shall be liable to the department in an amount reasonably necessary to replace any deer, wild turkey, or bear taken in violation of KRS 150.390 and for violations of KRS 150.092(4) shall Page 10 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN be liable to the landowner or occupant for reasonable compensation for damages.
In addition to the penalties prescribed above, he or she shall forfeit his or her license or, if license-exempt, the privilege to perform the acts authorized by the license for a period of one (1) to three (3) years and shall be liable to the department in an amount reasonably necessary to replace any deer, wild turkey, or bear taken in violation of KRS 150.390 and for violations of KRS 150.092(4) shall be liable to the landowner or occupant for reasonable compensation for damages.
(15) Any person who violates the provisions of KRS 150.092 or the administrative Page 11 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN regulations promulgated thereunder for which no other penalty is specified elsewhere in this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300);
(15) Any person who violates the provisions of KRS 150.092 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder for which no other penalty is specified elsewhere in this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300);
(c) In addition to the penalties specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) of this subsection, a person knowingly violating KRS 150.361 shall forfeit his or her hunting license or, if license-exempt, the privilege to perform the acts authorized by the license for a period of not less than one (1) nor more than three (3) years.
(c) In addition to the penalties specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) of this subsection, a person knowingly violating KRS 150.361 shall forfeit his or her hunting license or, if license-exempt, the Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY privilege to perform the acts authorized by the license for a period of not less than one (1) nor more than three (3) years.
(d) In addition to the penalties specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this Page 12 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN subsection any person knowingly violating KRS 150.361 shall be liable to the department in an amount not to exceed the greater of the replacement value of any wildlife killed or wounded in violation of KRS 150.361 or double the amount of the monetary gain from knowingly violating KRS 150.361.
(d) In addition to the penalties specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this subsection any person knowingly violating KRS 150.361 shall be liable to the department in an amount not to exceed the greater of the replacement value of any wildlife killed or wounded in violation of KRS 150.361 or double the amount of the monetary gain from knowingly violating KRS 150.361.
A member shall serve no more than two (2) full terms, not including any Page 13 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN partial term that a member may additionally serve.
A member shall serve no more than two (2) full terms, not including any partial term that a member may additionally serve.
(e)[(d)] The Governor shall appoint a successor to the member whose term has expired no later than January 20 of the year following the year in which the Page 14 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN member's term expired.
(e)[(d)] The Governor shall appoint a successor to the member whose term has expired no later than January 20 of the year following the year in which the member's term expired.
(5) In the event of vacancies other than by expiration, the Governor shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired part of the term from the names remaining on the list previously submitted for the district from which the vacancy arose.
CHAPTER 93 7 (5) In the event of vacancies other than by expiration, the Governor shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired part of the term from the names remaining on the list previously submitted for the district from which the vacancy arose.
(10) The department shall have its principal office in Franklin County, and is authorized to purchase all supplies, equipment, and printed forms and to issue any notices and Page 15 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN publications as the commissioner may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(10) The department shall have its principal office in Franklin County, and is authorized to purchase all supplies, equipment, and printed forms and to issue any notices and publications as the commissioner may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
With knowledge of and experience in the requirements for the protection, conservation and restoration of the wildlife resources of the Page 16 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN Commonwealth;[state] 2.
With knowledge of and experience in the requirements for the protection, conservation and restoration of the wildlife resources of the Commonwealth;[state] 2.
2.[(b)] Removal by the commission for the same cause and in the same manner in which the Governor may remove a member of the commission;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2.[(b)]Removal by the commission for the same cause and in the same manner in which the Governor may remove a member of the commission;
(4)[(3)] Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the commissioner shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office, and shall, in addition thereto, Page 17 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN swear or affirm that he or she holds no other public office, nor any position upon or under any political committee or party.
(4)[(3)] Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the commissioner shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office, and shall, in addition thereto, swear or affirm that he or she holds no other public office, nor any position upon or under any political committee or party.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the commissioner of the department, with approval of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to govern the fair, reasonable, equitable, and safe use of all waters of Page 18 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN this state and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the commissioner of the department, with approval of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to govern the fair, reasonable, equitable, and safe use of all waters of this state and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Whereas it is critical that that the changes to the qualifications for the members of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and the commissioner be enacted as soon as possible to apply to any new vacancies that may arise, and the rights of landowners and other citizens of the Commonwealth must be clarified to mitigate the release of invasive fish species, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its Page 19 of 20 SB003920.100 - 143 - XXXX 3/31/2026 3:14 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 39/EN otherwise becoming a law.
Whereas it is critical that that the changes to the qualifications for the members of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and the commissioner be enacted as soon as possible to apply to any new vacancies that may arise, and the rights of landowners and other citizens of the Commonwealth CHAPTER 93 9 must be clarified to mitigate the release of invasive fish species, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
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Signed by Governor April 10, 2026.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 93)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 38-0

  6. Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (4), (2) and (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1), (2) and (4), Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 90-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (1), (2) and (4) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  11. placed in the Orders of the Day

  12. taken from Rules

  13. floor amendments (1), (2), (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute

  14. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  15. returned to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

  16. 1st reading

  17. taken from Natural Resources & Energy (H)

  18. to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

  20. received in House

  21. passed 29-8 with Floor Amendment (6)

  22. Floor Amendments (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) withdrawn

  23. 3rd reading

  24. placed in the Orders of the Day

  25. taken from Rules

  26. floor amendment (6) filed

  27. floor amendment (5) filed

  28. floor amendment (4) filed

  29. Floor Amendments (1), (2) and (3) filed

  30. 2nd reading, to Rules

  31. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

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

  33. to Committee on Committees (S)

  34. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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17 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (17)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 39 w/ HCS 1, HFA 1, HFA 2, HFA 4, HCA 1 (T)

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 90 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17003
Republican 72007
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 900011
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Not Voting
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
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 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 Not Voting
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 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 Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
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 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 Yea
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 39 w/ SFA 6

Passed 29 Yea · 8 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29301
Democrat 0500
Total 29801
% of votes cast 76%21%0%3%
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 Nay
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 Not Voting
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 Nay
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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 39 do?
Amend KRS 150.170 to exempt a bona fide private landowner from any fishing restrictions imposed in KRS Chapter 150 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder relating to creel, possession, size, or method of take; allow a private landowner to extend the same rights and privileges relating to fishing in lakes or ponds located on the landowner's property to any person in written or electronic form; allow the stocking of certain largemouth bass in private lakes and ponds without restriction; exempt a bona fide private landowner from any lake or pond stocking restrictions except with regard to prohibitions on the stocking of invasive fish.
Who sponsors SB 39?
SB 39 is sponsored by Mike Wilson (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Stephen West (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Stephen Meredith (Republican), Jason Howell (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), and Gary Boswell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 39?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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