Create new sections of KRS Chapter 391 to establish the Kentucky Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act to codify provisions for the creation, administration, modification, termination, and validity of transfer on death deeds; define terms; specify that a transfer on death deed is not an inter vivos transfer and that the transfer occurs at the time of the transferor's death; specify that the transferor retains the power to revoke a transfer on death deed; establish that a transfer on death deed is nontestamentary; establish requirements for a transfer on death deed and specify the process of recording a transfer on death deed; specify that a transfer on death deed is effective without acceptance by the beneficiary during the transferor's lifetime; establish provisions for the revocation of a transfer on death deed by instrument or act; establish the effect of a transfer on death deed during the transferor's life; allow a beneficiary to disclaim the property interest in the deed; establish a form for creating at transfer on death deed; establish a form for revocation of a transfer on death deed; require the Department of Revenue to provide the established forms; specify the applicability of KRS Chapter 391; conform to federal requirements related to electronic signatures and records; amend KRS 64.012 to provide the recording fee for a transfer on death deed or revocation; require the Department of Medicaid Services to prescribe and provide a form requiring information related to any Medicaid lien; provide that Sections 1 to 14 of this Act may be cited as the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act; Amend KRS 381.280, 382.110, 382.135, 391.360, 392.020, 392.070, and 403.190 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to define terms; establish requirements for a transfer of a vehicle's title to a named beneficiary upon the death of the owner; direct the Transportation Cabinet to develop a form for transfer; amend KRS 395.455 to dispense with administration of an estate and transfer property under certain circumstances relating to minors and payment of preferred claims.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to define terms; the residential safe room rebate program; establish the residential safe room rebate fund to provide rebates to residents of this state for the construction or installation of a residential safe room; establish an application process by which the Division of Emergency Management awards rebates; require the division to promulgate administrative regulations; require the division to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission about the residential safe room rebate program.
HB 851 amends Kentucky law to change the reporting deadline for fiscal courts and county clerks from July 1 to August 1, giving these local government offices an additional month to submit required reports. The bill also updates fee schedules for various county clerk services, including recording deeds, mortgages, and election petitions, while maintaining the same fee amounts as previously established. These changes directly affect county clerks, fiscal courts, and the public who interact with county record-keeping and administrative processes. The legislation does not alter the types of documents that must be recorded or the amounts of fees charged, only the timing for certain reporting obligations.
Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Riverport Modernization Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding Kentucky's current statutory framework and administrative regulations governing riverport authorities and their effectiveness in supporting economic development and freight mobility, modernization efforts that other states have made and their effectiveness, actions and policies that Kentucky should implement to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Kentucky's riverports, and opportunities to strengthen public-private partnerships and regional collaboration, as well as the role of riverports in emerging supply chains; establish membership; direct the task force to meet during the 2026 Interim and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.
Adjourn in honor of Kentucky's rural electric cooperative utility workers who worked to restore power during and after the deadly tornado on May 16, 2025.
HB 547 is a technical correction bill that amends Kentucky's tax code (KRS 131.030) to fix minor wording issues in the section describing the Department of Revenue's administrative responsibilities. It does not change any policy or create new duties - it only updates the existing language to clarify how the department handles tax collection, enforcement, and debt recovery. The bill directly affects the Department of Revenue's internal operations by ensuring its statutory description aligns with current practices. No other entities or individuals are impacted, as this is purely a procedural update to existing law.
HB 546 amends Kentucky tax law (KRS 131.150) to replace gendered terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language throughout the section. This change affects all taxpayers subject to the tax assessment and collection procedures described in the statute. The bill makes no substantive changes to tax rates, penalties, or collection processes - only updates the language to be inclusive. It is a procedural update to the existing tax code, not a policy change affecting tax obligations.
Amend KRS 48.100, relating to branch budget recommendations, to specify that the Governor shall submit a separate recommendation for the Transportation Cabinet.
SB 187 amends Kentucky law to clarify that branch budget bills must contain separate, specific appropriations for each section, subsection, and fund. It adds a severability clause stating that if any part of a budget bill is ruled unconstitutional, only that part is invalidated - other sections remain effective. This technical correction directly affects how Kentucky's state budget bills are structured and passed, ensuring budget continuity during legal challenges. The bill does not change budget amounts or policies, only the procedural framework for enacting budget legislation.
Amend KRS 177.240 to prohibit the Transportation Cabinet or any county or city that maintains a limited access facility from requiring a property owner to pay compensation for any increase in property value attributable to the new access as a condition of allowing a property owner access.
HB 614 is a technical correction bill amending KRS 131.140, which governs property valuation and tax administration procedures in Kentucky. It updates wording in existing statutes to clarify requirements for property valuation administrators, county tax officials, and the Department of Revenue regarding recordkeeping, audits, and conference attendance. The bill does not create new policies or affect taxpayers directly; it only corrects language in current law to ensure administrative clarity. This is a routine procedural update affecting state and local tax officials who handle property assessments.
HB 640 is a technical correction bill to Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 131.170, which governs tax filing extensions. It fixes a minor wording error in the statute (adding "of Revenue" after "department") and clarifies existing procedures for granting tax filing extensions. The bill directly affects taxpayers who request extensions and the Kentucky Department of Revenue, which administers these extensions. It does not change any substantive tax rules or create new requirements. This is a procedural adjustment to ensure the law is accurately worded.
