Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable Kentucky working credit equal to 30% of the federal earned income credit allowed for the taxable year; a taxpayer's modified gross income to be in excess of the amount eligible for the family size tax credit allowed in KRS 141.066(limit the credit to $2,000 per taxable year; make credit effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.
Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
Amend KRS 309.364 to confer authority on local governments to regulate massage therapy buinesses relating to zoning requirements, occupational licensing or fees, and inspections, advertising, hours of operation, and sanitation; amend KRS 309.3535 to increase violation penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor for each massage performed without a license.
Amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a local board of education not be ineligible for employment in the school district pursuant to KRS 160.380(5); create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require candidates or nominees for membership on a local board to hold a certificate issued by the Kentucky Department of Education certifying that the candidate or nominee is eligible for membership on the board to appear on the ballot, be certified as a write-in candidate, or be appointed; require individuals applying for a certificate to submit to and pay for a national and state criminal background check, submit a CA/N check and provide other supporting documentation to establish eligibility; provide that records collected pursuant to this section shall be used for the sole purpose of determining a candidate's qualification and shall be exempt from KRS 61.870 to 61.884; direct the department to issue a certificate to individuals that apply for a certificate and are eligible for membership on a board of education; amend KRS 160.190 to remove the requirement that evidence of twelfth grade completion be filed with an application for appointment to the membership on a board of education and instead require that appointed members hold a certificate of qualification issued by the department; amend KRS 117.265 to require a certificate of qualification issued by the department to be filed with a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to direct the Kentucky Board of Education to adopt a code of ethics for members of boards of education; establish a complaint investigation and resolution process for allegations of violations of the code of ethics; require a determination by the Kentucky Board of Education of clear and convincing evidence that a violation occurred to issue a written public reprimand; require written public reprimands to be entered into the minutes of the next local board of education meeting; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate necessary administrative regulations; provide that existing members shall not be subject to removal on the basis of ineligibility for employment in a school district during their current terms; provide that Sections 1 to 4 of this Act take effect on January 1, 2027.
03/04/26: WITHDRAWN
This bill designates August 21, 2026, as Senior Citizens Day in Kentucky to honor the contributions of older residents in the state. It is a ceremonial resolution that does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather formally acknowledges senior citizens on a specific date. The measure directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Beverly Chester-Burton and includes a statement that the House will adjourn in honor of seniors on that day.
This resolution formally recognizes the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky. It highlights the community's contributions through temple construction, youth education programs, and charitable fundraising efforts. The bill directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Nima Kulkarni.
HB 735 delays Kentucky's requirement for pharmacies and drug distributors to use electronic track-and-trace systems for prescription drugs until the federal FDA develops and implements standardized tracking rules. The bill amends state law to ensure Kentucky's rules align with future FDA standards, preventing premature state regulations. It also requires the state board to consult with pharmacies, distributors, and manufacturers about implementation challenges before creating new rules.
HB 746 amends Kentucky Revised Statute 246.040 to replace gendered language like "he or she" with gender-neutral terms in the description of the Commissioner of Agriculture's duties. This change updates the statutory language to be inclusive without altering the Commissioner's actual responsibilities or authority. The bill specifically targets the wording of the law to ensure consistency with modern inclusive standards. It is currently under review by the House Agriculture Committee.
HJR 82 designates a short stretch of US 460 in Magoffin County (from mile points 10.49 to 10.836) as the "Hospital Corpsman Fred Lamarr Salyer Memorial Highway" to honor a Marine Corps medic killed in Vietnam. The bill directs Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to erect appropriate highway signs within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the designated highway segment and its signage.
HB 748 amends Kentucky's agricultural assessment law (KRS 247.4477) to replace gendered language like "his or her" with gender-neutral terms. This change directly affects agricultural producers, purchasers, and agencies managing commodity assessments. The bill updates the statute's wording only - existing processes for deducting, remitting, and using assessment funds remain unchanged. It does not alter the law's substance or create new requirements, solely modernizing the language for inclusivity.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "business entity," "pedestrian area," and "personal delivery device"; establish where a personal delivery device may be used; establish the requirements for a personal delivery device; set forth when a personal delivery device shall not be used; require that a business entity operating a personal delivery device have at least $100,000 in general liability coverage; establish that local governments shall not impose any tax or fee on a personal delivery device or business entity operating it; amend KRS 186.010 and 189.010 to conform.
