Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

HB 445 — AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Last action — to State Government (H)

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. to State Government (H)

Sponsors

  • E. Hancock, B. Chester-Burton, W. Lawrence · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • E. Hancock, B. Chester-Burton, W. Lawrence

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 445 do?
AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Who sponsors HB 445?
HB 445 is sponsored by E. Hancock, B. Chester-Burton, W. Lawrence.
What is the current status of HB 445?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 445?
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