AN ACT relating to moneys appropriated to the EKSAFE and WKSAFE funds.
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HB 446 — AN ACT relating to moneys appropriated to the EKSAFE and WKSAFE funds.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amend KRS 39A.303 and 39A.305 to allow moneys in the EKSAFE fund and the WKSAFE fund, respectively, to be used as loans for the replacement, renovation, or expansion of certain police, fire, and ambulance stations.
Bill Text
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UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA AN ACT relating to moneys appropriated to the EKSAFE and WKSAFE funds.
City, county, urban-county government, consolidated local government, Page 1 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA unified local government, or charter county government;
b.[2.]Reimbursement for services, personnel, and equipment provided during the response and recovery to communities impacted by the Page 2 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA storms and flooding, but only to the extent of damage directly caused by the storms and flooding;
The eligible expenses described in subparagraph 1.a.ii.1.a.i.
or ii.
Page 3 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA ii.
Page 4 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA (9) (a) 1.
Page 5 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA (11) The following reports shall be submitted to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue and the House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue or the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by the tenth day of each month, beginning September 10, 2022, and ending July 10, 2024:
(1) The West Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (WKSAFE) fund is Page 6 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA established and shall be:
Page 7 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA (7)[(b)] An eligible recipient may receive moneys for expenses to provide disaster and recovery relief if the recipient:
(e)[5.] Assistance to support disaster recovery and relief needs of local school Page 8 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA districts, but only to the extent of damage directly caused by the storms and tornadoes, including but not limited to:
(9) (a) The eligible expenses described in subsection (8)(a)2.(8)(a)1.
or 2.
Used to replace, renovate, or expand an essential government facility up to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of capacity at the time of Page 9 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA application for proceeds.
and Page 10 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA 2.
of this paragraph shall be deposited into the budget reserve trust fund account established in KRS 48.705 within Page 11 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA thirty (30) days.
Where the amount awarded was greater than or less than the amount requested, including a description of the reason for the Page 12 of 13 HB044610.100 - 913 - XXXX 2/19/20233/3/2023 1:1711:40 PMAM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRHB 913446/GA increase or decrease.
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Action History
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returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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2nd reading
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taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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1st reading
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taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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to Committee on Committees (S)
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received in Senate
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3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
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posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 03, 2023
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reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
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returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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1st reading
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taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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introduced in House
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (138)
138 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 138 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 63 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 95 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith | — | Yea |
| Dixon | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Bentley | — | Yea |
| Nemes | — | Yea |
| Swann | — | Yea |
| Justice | — | Yea |
| Palumbo | — | Yea |
| Thomas | — | Yea |
| Timoney | — | Yea |
| Pratt | — | Yea |
| Bratcher S. | — | Yea |
| Webber | — | Yea |
| Raymond | — | Yea |
| Graham | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Wilson | — | Yea |
| Heath | — | Not Voting |
| Bratcher K. | — | Yea |
| Stevenson C | — | Yea |
| Al Gentry | Democrat | Yea |
| Ashley Tackett Laferty | Democrat | Yea |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Aull | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Grossberg | Democrat | Yea |
| George Brown Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Keturah J. Herron | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Burke | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Willner | Democrat | Yea |
| Nima Kulkarni | Democrat | Yea |
| Pamela Stevenson | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Rachel Roarx | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Stalker | Democrat | Yea |
| Tina Bojanowski | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reed | 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 | Not Voting |
| Felicia Rabourn | Republican | Not Voting |
| James Tipton | Republican | Yea |
| Jared Bauman | 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 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 Sarge Pollock | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Clines | Republican | Yea |
| Myron Dossett | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy Tate | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Flannery | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Bridges | Republican | Yea |
| Rebecca Raymer | Republican | Yea |
| Richard White | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Duvall | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Dotson | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 Rawlings | 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 |
| William Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 446 do?
- Amend KRS 39A.303 and 39A.305 to allow moneys in the EKSAFE fund and the WKSAFE fund, respectively, to be used as loans for the replacement, renovation, or expansion of certain police, fire, and ambulance stations.
- What is the current status of HB 446?
- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 446?
- Track HB 446 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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