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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 39: AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering.

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "pari-mutuel wagering" to place amounts wagered in 1 or more pari-mutuel pools from which winning wagers are paid out in proportion to the individual winning wagers; allow statutory and Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation pari-mutuel pool deductions and adjustments; make pari-mutuel pools available to all patrons on equitable terms, with no advantages given to a particular patron or class of patron.
Matt Lehman (D) George Brown (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 42: AN ACT relating to intercollegiate athletics in the Commonwealth.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to declare findings; set mandated annual varsity athletic game requirements for the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, and Western Kentucky University in various sports; ensure existing contracts of public postsecondary institutions are not violated.
Matt Lehman (D) George Brown (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HCR 9: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to reinstate the able-bodied adults without dependents time limits exemption for veterans under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Urge the United States Congress to reinstate veterans' exempt status from the able-bodied adults without dependents work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges reinstatement of SNAP exemption for veterans, ensuring continued food assistance access without work requirements.95% confidence
Joshua Watkins (D) Rachel Roarx (D) Adam Moore (D) Kim Holloway (R) Adrielle Camuel (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 93: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park.

Amend KRS 148.280 to allow the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, through its president, to eject or exclude any person whose participation in Olympic, Paralympic, or equestrian sports or activities has been restricted by the United States Center for SafeSport and any person who engages or has engaged in conduct that would negatively impact the safety and security of park attendees; allow the commission to promulgate administrative regulations regarding ejections and exclusions from park property.
George Brown (D) Vanessa Grossl (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 79: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items.

Amend KRS 139.010, relating to sales and use taxes, to define "ammunition," "antique firearm," "body armor," firearm," "firearm muffler or silencer," "firearm-related accessory," "firearm safety course," "firearm safety device," and "firearm storage device"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt ammunition, antique firearms, body armor, firearms, firearm-related accessories, firearm safety courses, firearm safety devices, firearm storage devices, noise cancelling ear protection, and admissions or program fees related to certain firearm-related activities; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemptions for firearm items, reducing state sales tax revenue. This weakens tax collection, opposing fiscal responsibility per topic indicators.95% confidence
T.J. Roberts (R) Savannah Maddox (R) Josh Calloway (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 147: AN ACT relating to inheritance and estate tax.

Amend KRS 140.160, relating to the inheritance and estate taxes, to extend the deadline for filing a tax return from 18 months to 36 months for deaths on or after August 1, 2026; amend KRS 140.210 to correspondingly extend the due date for payment of tax and discount; amend KRS 140.222 to conform.
Nima Kulkarni (D) Peyton Griffee (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 41: AN ACT relating to public notices.

Amend KRS 424.260 to make a technical correction and to increase the expenditure threshold for the advertising requirement from $40,000 to $60,000; exempt vehicles and installed vehicle equipment from the bidding requirement; allow an alternative publication procedure for the advertisement; amend KRS 424.145 to remove the population restriction and allow any city, county, special district, school district, or special purpose governmental entity to use the alternative publication procedures.
Matt Lehman (D) George Brown (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 95: AN ACT relating to the provision of menstrual products in schools, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require each public school that includes any of grades 6 through 12 to provide free menstrual products to students; require each local board of education to adopt policies for the distribution of free menstrual products; define "menstrual products"; appropriate to the Learning and Results Services budget unit with the Department of Education $2,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to provide menstrual products to students; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $2M annually for menstrual products in schools, directly funding a new program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds free menstrual products in grades 6-12 schools ($2M annual appropriation) to improve student attendance and access, directly enhancing educational access through mandated support.95% confidence
Rachel Roarx (D) Lisa Willner (D) George Brown (D) Nima Kulkarni (D) Jason Nemes (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 86: AN ACT relating to the use of tax dollars by the Governor for international travel.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require the Governor to request permission from the State Treasurer to use tax dollars for international travel; prohibit the use of tax dollars for international travel by the Governor without approval.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state spending by requiring Treasurer approval for Governor's international travel with tax dollars, limiting fiscal use per bill's prohibition without approval.95% confidence
T.J. Roberts (R) Kim Banta (R) John Hodgson (R) Thomas Huff (R) Josh Calloway (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 57: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax.

Amend KRS 139.480, relating to the sales and use taxes, to exempt bees used in a commercial enterprise for the production of honey or wax for sale or for the pollination of crops, and certain items used in that pursuit; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts agricultural beekeeping from sales tax, reducing tax revenue collection. Weakens tax base, aligning with 'oppose' stance on taxation.90% confidence
Kim Banta (R) Ryan Bivens (R) Dan Fister (R) Samara Heavrin (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 53: AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

HB 53 increases the maximum civil penalty for legislative ethics violations from $2,000 to $10,000 under Kentucky law. It directly affects legislators and legislative agents who violate ethics rules by raising potential fines. The bill amends procedures for ethics commission hearings, ensuring public proceedings and requiring written reports of findings. Key provisions include allowing public reprimands, sanction recommendations to legislative bodies, and appeals to circuit court, but the core policy change is the higher penalty amount.
Anne Donworth (D) Chad Aull (D) Lindsey Burke (D) Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
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