Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 6 R cosponsors

HB 731 — AN ACT relating to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 42.740 to reduce the number of candidates submitted by the Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Association of Counties from 6 persons to 3 persons for consideration of the Governor to be appointed to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to bill HB 731 involve adding new lines while removing some previous references. This alteration is primarily about updating the language used in the bill to better reflect current needs or standards. It matters because clearer and more relevant language can help ensure that the bill is more effective and easier for everyone to understand and apply.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2297 AN ACT relating to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 731/GA AN ACT relating to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.
Page 1 of 5 BR229700.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:09 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2297 4.
Page 1 of 5 HB073110.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:10 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 731/GA 4.
One (1) member appointed by the Governor from a list of three (3)[six (6)] persons submitted by the president of the Kentucky League of Page 2 of 5 BR229700.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:09 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2297 Cities;
One (1) member appointed by the Governor from a list of three (3)[six (6)] persons submitted by the president of the Kentucky League of Page 2 of 5 HB073110.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:10 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 731/GA Cities;
(c) The council shall have one (1) nonvoting legislative liaison, to be appointed Page 3 of 5 BR229700.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:09 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2297 by the Legislative Research Commission.
(c) The council shall have one (1) nonvoting legislative liaison, to be appointed Page 3 of 5 HB073110.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:10 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 731/GA by the Legislative Research Commission.
Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled in the same manner as Page 4 of 5 BR229700.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:09 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2297 the original appointments.
Vacancies in the membership of the council shall be filled in the same manner as Page 4 of 5 HB073110.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:10 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 731/GA the original appointments.
Page 5 of 5 BR229700.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:09 PM Jacketed
Page 5 of 5 HB073110.100 - 2297 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:10 PM GA
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, passed 95-0

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to Local Government (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 76003
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 95005
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
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 Not Voting
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 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 Not Voting
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
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 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 Yea
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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 731 do?
Amend KRS 42.740 to reduce the number of candidates submitted by the Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Association of Counties from 6 persons to 3 persons for consideration of the Governor to be appointed to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.
Who sponsors HB 731?
HB 731 is sponsored by Steve Riley (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), and Kevin Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 731?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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