Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 10 R cosponsors

SB 91 — AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Last action — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 223)

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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 27, 2024.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence
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  • 14 sponsors

    14 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

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Summary

Create new sections of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to: require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a driver licensing regional office in each senatorial district; allow third-party entities to apply to the Transportation Cabinet to be approved to accept applications for certain identity documents; allow third-party entities to charge a fee for services provided; require the Kentucky State Police to offer written instruction permit testing in counties without a permanent driver licensing office that coincides with Transportation Cabinet visits to those counties to offer in-person licensing services; require the state police to collect certain data on appointments and customers served and report to the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation by October 31, 2025; EFFECTIVE, in part, July 1, 2025.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 223 1 CHAPTER 223 ( SB 91 ) Provisions of this bill that are to be deleted due to vetoes of the Governor that were not overridden by the General Assembly are displayed as bracketed text with intervening strikethrough and enclosed in double asterisks, e.g., **[text]**.
AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
(44) $7,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Page 1 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART budget unit to be distributed to the City of Georgetown for various water and wastewater infrastructure projects for Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service;
(44) $7,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed to the City of Georgetown for various water and wastewater infrastructure projects for Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service;
(52) $1,000,000[$2,000,000] in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Attorney General[Department for Local Government] budget unit to [be distributed to the City of Paducah to ]create an electric reliability defense program[support the Build Ready Grant for the City of Paducah Infrastructure project];
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (52) $1,000,000[$2,000,000] in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Attorney General[Department for Local Government] budget unit to [be distributed to the City of Paducah to ]create an electric reliability defense program[support the Build Ready Grant for the City of Paducah Infrastructure project];
Page 2 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART (95) $850,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Parks[Department for Local Government] budget unit [to be distributed to the City of Perryville ]for the restoration of the Dye House on the grounds of the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site;
(95) $850,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Parks[Department for Local Government] budget unit [to be distributed to the City of Perryville ]for the restoration of the Dye House on the grounds of the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site;
(100)$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lincoln High School Historical Foundation in Paducah[Lincoln County Fiscal Court] for a civic center[the Lincoln Civic Center] project;
(100) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lincoln High School Historical Foundation in Paducah[Lincoln County Fiscal Court] for a civic center[the Lincoln Civic Center] project;
(101)$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Elizabethtown[Hardin County Fiscal Court] for the Elizabethtown Parks and Trails Conservancy;
(101) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Elizabethtown[Hardin County Fiscal Court] for the Elizabethtown Parks and Trails Conservancy;
(106)$8,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Center for Rural Development[Lake Cumberland Area Development District] for a regional training center in collaboration with the Lake Cumberland Area Development District;
(106) $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Center for Rural Development[Lake Cumberland Area Development District] for a regional training center in collaboration with the Lake Cumberland Area Development District;
(122)$100,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to The Nest in Lexington[the Fayette County Fiscal Court] to support operations[The Nest in Lexington];
(122) $100,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to The Nest in Lexington[the Fayette County Fiscal Court] to support operations[The Nest in Lexington];
2024 Regular Session HB 1/VO, Section 1, subsection (130), at Page 3 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART page 15, is amended to read as follows:
2024 Regular Session HB 1/VO, Section 1, subsection (130), at page 15, is amended to read as follows:
(130)$1,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Booneville for land acquisition and renovations[city renovations];
(130) $1,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Booneville for land acquisition and renovations[city renovations];
(131)$1,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Owsley County Fiscal Court for land acquisition, reclamation, and renovations;
(131) $1,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Owsley County Fiscal Court for land acquisition, reclamation, and renovations;
(132)$500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Booneville[Owsley County Fiscal Court] for a home development[homeless] initiative;
(132) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Booneville[Owsley County Fiscal Court] for a home development[homeless] initiative;
(134)$3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Corbin for land acquisition, construction, and renovations for a tourism initiative;
(134) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Corbin for land acquisition, construction, and renovations for a tourism initiative;
Section 18.
CHAPTER 223 3 Section 18.
(137)$8,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Knox County Fiscal Court for land acquisition and renovations for a new county administrative office[a new County Administrative Office];
(137) $8,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Knox County Fiscal Court for land acquisition and renovations for a new county administrative office[a new County Administrative Office];
Page 4 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART (139)$4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Clay County Fiscal Court for construction of multipurpose buildings and renovations[a Multi-Purpose Building];
(139) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Clay County Fiscal Court for construction of multipurpose buildings and renovations[a Multi- Purpose Building];
(140)$10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to 1CC for land acquisition, construction, and joint projects for various economic development projects;
(140) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to 1CC for land acquisition, construction, and joint projects for various economic development projects;
(146)$1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to Shaping[Save] Our Appalachian Region for remote talent attraction;
(146) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to Shaping[Save] Our Appalachian Region for remote talent attraction;
(152)$11,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Frankfort to support construction of the Frankfort Convention Center subject to a dollar-for-dollar match[funding the project balance of $22,500,000];
(152) $11,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Frankfort to support construction of the Frankfort Convention Center subject to a dollar-for- dollar match[funding the project balance of $22,500,000];
(160)$200,000,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Cabinet for Economic Development[Department of Agriculture] budget unit to support matching funds under the Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation Program of 2024.
(160) $200,000,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Cabinet for Economic Development[Department of Agriculture] budget unit to support matching funds under the Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation Program of 2024.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, these funds shall not lapse and Page 5 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART shall carry forward;
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, these funds shall not lapse and shall carry forward;
(172)$50,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Economic Development budget unit to support approved mega-development projects of at least $10,000,000, with an exception for certain economic development projects as recommended by the Cabinet based on unique conditions of the county where the project may occur, including but not limited to the population, per capita income, or county wages that are lower than the median for the state.
(172) $50,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Economic Development budget unit to support approved mega- development projects of at least $10,000,000, with an exception for certain economic development projects as recommended by the Cabinet based on unique conditions of the county where the project may occur, including but not limited to the population, per capita income, or county wages that are lower than the median for the state.
(173)$50,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to support the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Loan Pool.
(173) $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to support the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Loan Pool.
Section 26.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Section 26.
(190)$1,500,000 in [each ]fiscal year 2024-2025 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year Page 6 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART 2025-2026 to the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities budget unit to be distributed to Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation[Letcher County Fiscal Court] for the Transitioning from Recovery to Society program;
(190) $1,500,000 in [each ]fiscal year 2024-2025 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities budget unit to be distributed to Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation[Letcher County Fiscal Court] for the Transitioning from Recovery to Society program;
(198)$4,000,000[$5,000,000] in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Community Based Services budget unit to support campus completion for the Harbor House of Louisville;
(198) $4,000,000[$5,000,000] in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Community Based Services budget unit to support campus completion for the Harbor House of Louisville;
(215)$18,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission budget unit for facility upgrades to be allocated as follows:
(215) $18,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission budget unit for facility upgrades to be allocated as follows:
(218)$200,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to be distributed to the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission to support tourism[provide matching funds to purchase playground equipment at Lake Malone State Park];
(218) $200,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to be distributed to the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission to support tourism[provide matching funds to purchase playground equipment at Lake Malone State Park];
2024 Regular Session HB 1/VO, Section 1, subsection (224), at Page 7 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART page 27, is amended to read as follows:
2024 Regular Session HB 1/VO, Section 1, subsection (224), at page 27, is amended to read as follows:
(224)$3,500,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to be distributed to the Paducah-McCracken Riverport Authority to support the Riverport West project.
(224) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to be distributed to the Paducah-McCracken Riverport Authority to support the Riverport West project.
(225)$7,500,000 in each fiscal year to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to improve public riverports within Kentucky.
(225) $7,500,000 in each fiscal year to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to improve public riverports within Kentucky.
(233)$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Emergency and Targeted Investment Fund established by KRS 157.618.
(233) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Emergency and Targeted Investment Fund established by KRS 157.618.
2024 Regular Session HB 1/VO, Section 1, subsection (234), at Page 8 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART page 30, is amended to read as follows:
2024 Regular Session HB 1/VO, Section 1, subsection (234), at page 30, is amended to read as follows:
(234)$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Edmonson County Fiscal Court to provide an emergency infrastructure grant.
CHAPTER 223 5 (234) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Edmonson County Fiscal Court to provide an emergency infrastructure grant.
This grant will require a local match of at least $1,000,000;[.] (235)$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of London to support construction of the London City Plaza project;
This grant will require a local match of at least $1,000,000;[.] (235) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of London to support construction of the London City Plaza project;
and (236)$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the University of Kentucky budget unit to support immune dysregulation research.
and (236) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the University of Kentucky budget unit to support immune dysregulation research.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any portion of the $4,500,000 not expended shall lapse to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS Page 9 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART 48.705) at the end of each fiscal year.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any portion of the $4,500,000 not expended shall lapse to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) at the end of each fiscal year.
In the event that costs for Governor-declared emergencies or the Governor’s call of the Kentucky National Guard for emergencies or exigent situations exceed $4,500,000 annually, up to $50,000,000[$25,000,000] shall be deemed necessary government expenses and shall be paid from the General Fund Surplus Account (KRS 48.700) or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).
In the event that costs for Governor- declared emergencies or the Governor’s call of the Kentucky National Guard for emergencies or exigent situations exceed $4,500,000 annually, up to $50,000,000[$25,000,000] shall be deemed necessary government expenses and shall be paid from the General Fund Surplus Account (KRS 48.700) or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705).
Notwithstanding 65.003(3)(c), no County Attorney shall hire a family member, as defined as a spouse, parent, sibling, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild on Page 10 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART or after the effective date of this Act.] Section 39.
Notwithstanding 65.003(3)(c), no County Attorney shall hire a family member, as defined as a spouse, parent, sibling, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, grandparent, or grandchild on or after the effective date of this Act.] Section 39.
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A local school district that owns a secondary area technology center shall be eligible to receive a grant of up to $10,000,000[$7,500,000] to support renovation costs in fiscal year 2025- 2026.
A local school district that owns a secondary area technology center shall be eligible to receive a grant of up to $10,000,000[$7,500,000] to support renovation costs in fiscal year 2025-2026.
The Commission shall show preference to applications from regions projected to experience rapid growth due to economic development.
The Commission shall show preference to applications from regions projected to Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY experience rapid growth due to economic development.
The district levied a tax rate of four percent or greater in fiscal year 2024- Page 11 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART 2025;
The district levied a tax rate of four percent or greater in fiscal year 2024-2025;
The district levied a tax rate of four percent or greater in fiscal year 2025- 2026;
The district levied a tax rate of four percent or greater in fiscal year 2025-2026;
Notwithstanding KRS 158.446, the Center for School Safety shall allot these moneys for the purposes described Page 12 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART in KRS 158.440, 158.441, 158.4415, 158.4416, 158.442, 158.445, and 158.446 at both public and private school buildings, campuses, grounds, recreational areas, or athletic fields, except that no more than $2,000,000[$1,500,000] in each fiscal year may be retained for operating and administrative purposes.
Notwithstanding KRS 158.446, the Center for School Safety shall allot these moneys for the purposes described in KRS 158.440, 158.441, 158.4415, 158.4416, 158.442, 158.445, and 158.446 at both public and private school buildings, campuses, grounds, recreational areas, or athletic fields, except that no more than $2,000,000[$1,500,000] in each fiscal year may be retained for operating and administrative purposes.
(12) Postbaccalaureate Initiatives:
CHAPTER 223 7 (12) Postbaccalaureate Initiatives:
Page 13 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART (13) Immunity for Postsecondary Institutions:
(13) Immunity for Postsecondary Institutions:
Included in the above Federal Funds appropriation is $1,280,200 in fiscal year 2023-2024 from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to support infrastructure planning and facility acquisition for student residential housing, an onsite tutoring/study facility, and Page 14 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART development and designs for capital improvements to support academic program expansion[the Teacher Education Initiative and public health initiatives].
Included in the above Federal Funds appropriation is $1,280,200 in fiscal year 2023-2024 from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to support infrastructure planning and facility acquisition for student residential housing, an onsite tutoring/study facility, and development and designs for capital improvements to support academic program expansion[the Teacher Education Initiative and public health initiatives].
(3) Administrative Expenses and Claims:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) Administrative Expenses and Claims:
Included in the above Restricted Page 15 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART Funds appropriation is $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to support the Southern[Southeast] Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative.
Included in the above Restricted Funds appropriation is $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to support the Southern[Southeast] Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative.
The proposal shall include the Page 16 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART following:
The proposal shall include the following:
For fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, each project for research institutions shall be matched at 25 percent from funds provided by each research Page 17 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART institution.
For fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, each project for research institutions shall be matched at 25 percent from funds provided by each research institution.
Renew/Renovate Landrum Academic Center[Steely Library] Bond Funds 49,000,000 -0- Other Funds 3,000,000 -0- TOTAL 52,000,000 -0- Section 52.
Renew/Renovate Landrum Academic Center[Steely Library] Bond Funds 49,000,000 -0- CHAPTER 223 9 Other Funds 3,000,000 -0- TOTAL 52,000,000 -0- Section 52.
There is hereby appropriated additional Other Funds in the amount Page 18 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART of $16,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Northern Kentucky University budget unit for the Expand/Renovate Soccer Complex capital project.
There is hereby appropriated additional Other Funds in the amount of $16,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Northern Kentucky University budget unit for the Expand/Renovate Soccer Complex capital project.
Pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)2.d., there is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the Page 19 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART amount of $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lee County Fiscal Court to support a public safety initiative.
Pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)2.d., there is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lee County Fiscal Court to support a public safety initiative.
Pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)2.d., there is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) as a one-time allocation in the amount of $5,000,000 in each fiscal year to the University of Kentucky budget unit to support cancer research at the Markey Cancer Center, including but not limited to ovarian cancer research.
Pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)2.d., there is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) as a one-time allocation in the amount of $5,000,000 in each Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY fiscal year to the University of Kentucky budget unit to support cancer research at the Markey Cancer Center, including but not limited to ovarian cancer research.
Page 20 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART Section 64.
Section 64.
Pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)2.d., there is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $250,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government Page 21 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART budget unit to be distributed to the Union County Fiscal Court to support water line installation and repairs for the City of Sturgis.
Pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)2.d., there is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705) in the amount of $250,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Union County Fiscal Court to support water line installation and repairs for the City of Sturgis.
6, there is hereby appropriated Restricted Funds from the East Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (EKSAFE) Fund Page 22 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART established in KRS 39A.303 in the amount of $28,725,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Military Affairs budget unit to be used for the advancement of moneys to city and county governments experiencing strained fiscal liquidity while awaiting reimbursement from federal emergency management assistance or insurance claims related to the impact of the Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster, designated FEMA-4663-DR.
6, there is hereby appropriated Restricted Funds from the East Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (EKSAFE) Fund established in KRS 39A.303 in the amount of $28,725,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Military Affairs budget unit to be used for the advancement of moneys to city and county governments experiencing strained fiscal liquidity while awaiting reimbursement from federal emergency management assistance CHAPTER 223 11 or insurance claims related to the impact of the Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster, designated FEMA-4663- DR.
If the moneys are not encumbered by June 30, 2026, the moneys shall be returned to the Commonwealth and shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund account established in KRS 48.705 within 30 days.
If the moneys are not encumbered by June 30, 2026, the moneys shall be returned to the Commonwealth and shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund account established in KRS 48.705 within days.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.255(8), there is hereby appropriated Restricted Funds from the Kentucky Contribution Trust Fund established in KRS 45.255 in the amount of $7,227,500 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Military Affairs budget unit to be used for the advancement of moneys to city and county governments experiencing strained fiscal liquidity while awaiting reimbursement from federal emergency management assistance or insurance claims related to the impact of the Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster, designated FEMA-4663-DR.]** Section 75.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.255(8), there is hereby appropriated Restricted Funds from the Kentucky Contribution Trust Fund established in KRS 45.255 in the amount of $7,227,500 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Military Affairs budget unit to be used for the advancement of moneys to city and county governments experiencing strained fiscal liquidity while awaiting reimbursement from federal emergency management assistance or insurance claims related to the impact of the Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster, designated FEMA-4663- DR.]** Section 75.
All moneys reimbursed to the Commonwealth shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund account Page 23 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART established in KRS 48.705 within 30 days.
All moneys reimbursed to the Commonwealth shall be deposited into the Budget Reserve Trust Fund account established in KRS 48.705 within 30 days.
Page 24 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART (2) Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section.
(2) Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section.
The administrative regulations may permit the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to delegate small purchase procurements up to the maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(b) of this section.
The Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY administrative regulations may permit the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to delegate small purchase procurements up to the maximum amount specified in subsection (1)(b) of this section.
(2) When a construction contract is awarded in an amount in excess of one hundred[forty] thousand dollars ($100,000)[($40,000)], the following bonds shall be furnished to the Commonwealth, and shall be binding on the parties upon the Page 25 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART award of the contract:
(2) When a construction contract is awarded in an amount in excess of one hundred[forty] thousand dollars ($100,000)[($40,000)], the following bonds shall be furnished to the Commonwealth, and shall be binding on the parties upon the award of the contract:
Before a vendor is released from a performance bond, the agency contract administrator shall review the audits of performance, Page 26 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART make a final performance review, and promptly determine whether, in his or her opinion, the vendor has fully complied with the terms of the contract.
Before a vendor is released from a performance bond, the agency contract administrator shall review the audits of performance, make a final performance review, and promptly determine whether, in his or her opinion, the vendor has fully complied with the terms of the contract.
(1) No state agency shall have power or authority to make plans and specifications, provide public notice of invitations for bids, let contracts, or incur any financing commitments, either in the way of a charge against public funds or in the way of negotiations for issuance of revenue bonds, for any capital construction projects involving the improvement of lands or the construction, alteration, reconstruction, or major repair of any building or other structure, or sewage disposal or water supply system, requiring the expenditure of more than five[two] hundred[ fifty] Page 27 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART thousand dollars ($500,000)[($250,000)] without first securing the approval of the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
(1) No state agency shall have power or authority to make plans and specifications, provide public notice of invitations for bids, let contracts, or incur any financing commitments, either in the way of a charge against public funds or in the way of negotiations for issuance of revenue bonds, for any capital construction projects involving the improvement of lands or the construction, alteration, reconstruction, or major repair of any building or other structure, or sewage disposal or water supply system, requiring the expenditure of more than five[two] hundred[ fifty] thousand dollars ($500,000)[($250,000)] without first securing the approval of the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall not approve any project requiring its approval in any instance if it finds that:
The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall not CHAPTER 223 13 approve any project requiring its approval in any instance if it finds that:
When a capital construction project has been approved as provided in this section, in whole or in part, the cabinet shall prepare the plans and specifications, provide public notice of invitations for bids, award the contracts, supervise the Page 28 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 91/EN/VETO IN PART construction, and handle the financial negotiations on behalf of the requesting state agency;
When a capital construction project has been approved as provided in this section, in whole or in part, the cabinet shall prepare the plans and specifications, provide public notice of invitations for bids, award the contracts, supervise the construction, and handle the financial negotiations on behalf of the requesting state agency;
Page 29 of 29 XXXX 4/22/2024 2:43 PM Enacted & Vetoed in Part
Vetoed in Part and became law without Governor's signature April 27, 2024.
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Action History

  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 223)

  2. Governor delivered bill and message to the Secretary of State

  3. line items vetoed

  4. delivered to Governor

  5. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  6. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  7. passed 36-1

  8. Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  9. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  10. to Rules (S)

  11. received in Senate

  12. 3rd reading, passed 84-10 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  13. posted for passage in the regular order's of the day

  14. taken from Rules

  15. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  16. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  17. 2nd reading

  18. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  19. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  20. 1st reading

  21. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  22. to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  23. to Committee on Committees (H)

  24. received in House

  25. 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  26. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  27. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 20, 2024

  28. 2nd reading, to Rules

  29. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  30. to Transportation (S)

  31. to Committee on Committees (S)

  32. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (124)

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Votes

Pass

Passed 84 Yea · 10 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 62704
Unaffiliated 10200
Democrat 12102
Total 841006
% of votes cast 84%10%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Heath — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Justice — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Graham — Yea
Raymond — Nay
Gilbert — Nay
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Not Voting
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 Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
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 Nay
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Nay
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
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 King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
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
Myron Dossett Republican Not Voting
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 Dotson Republican Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
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 Rawlings Republican Nay
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Nay
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
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 28000
Unaffiliated 5101
Total 36101
% of votes cast 95%3%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Schickel — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel 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
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
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 27001
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel 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
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
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Not Voting
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 91 do?
Create new sections of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to: require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a driver licensing regional office in each senatorial district; allow third-party entities to apply to the Transportation Cabinet to be approved to accept applications for certain identity documents; allow third-party entities to charge a fee for services provided; require the Kentucky State Police to offer written instruction permit testing in counties without a permanent driver licensing office that coincides with Transportation Cabinet visits to those counties to offer in-person licensing services; require the state police to collect certain data on appointments and customers served and report to the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation by October 31, 2025; EFFECTIVE, in part, July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors SB 91?
SB 91 is sponsored by Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Stephen Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), J. Schickel, A. Southworth, Brandon J. Storm (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), J. Turner, Gex Williams (Republican), Max Wise (Republican), and D. Yates.
What is the current status of SB 91?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2024. Enacted.
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