Transportation

signed · Kentucky · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 311: AN ACT relating to railroad crossings.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require each railroad company to destroy or remove obstructive vegetation at intersections with public roads or highways; direct the Transportation Cabinet or local government to remove obstructive vegetation if the railroad company fails to do so after receiving written notice from the cabinet or local government; establish procedures for reimbursement by the railroad company for the vegetation removal.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates vegetation removal at railroad crossings to improve traffic safety, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 658: AN ACT relating to limited commercial driver's licenses and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate emergency and ordinary administrative regulations to extend the allowable time length a limited CDL in accordance with the maximum length allowed under 49 C.F.R sec. 383.3; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates limited CDLs under federal safety standards (49 C.F.R. 383.3), enhancing transportation safety compliance within vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 425: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.

Amend KRS 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for a violation of KRS 189.505, including increased fines, vehicle impoudment for up to 6 months for the first offense, and vehicle forfeiture for the second or subsequent offense; amend KRS 500.090 to provide that the proceeds from any public auction of a vehicle that has been forfeited for a second or subsequent violation of KRS 189.505 be transferred to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for motor vehicle racing violations, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances transportation safety through stricter penalties for illegal racing, aligning with vehicle regulation and public safety subjects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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signed · Kentucky · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 500: AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.

The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Transfer; details Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and details Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill details state budget structure, funding allocations, and fiscal management without cuts or tax changes, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding operations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill includes Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan (Part VIII), explicitly cutting transportation infrastructure funding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

signed · Kentucky · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 501: AN ACT relating to appropriations providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Transportation Cabinet Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, Funds Transfer; detail Part IV, Transportation Cabinet Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific appropriations for Transportation Cabinet operations, capital projects, and maintenance, directly funding state agency budget needs per its title and summary.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for Transportation Cabinet operations, maintenance, and capital projects, directly advancing infrastructure funding per its title and budget details.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Kentucky · House Apr 13, 2026

HJR 75: A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to road projects.

This joint resolution establishes the final four years of Kentucky's Six-Year Road Plan, working alongside related bills from the 2026 Regular Session. It directly affects road construction projects across multiple counties by specifying detailed funding allocations and project scopes for various highway improvements. The bill lists specific road segments, including bypasses, intersections, and multi-mode transportation projects, with associated costs and funding sources for each location. By codifying these projects into state law, the resolution provides a formal framework for implementing infrastructure development through fiscal year 2032.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funding allocations for road projects, directly advancing state budget and transportation infrastructure through specified financial commitments.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes final four years of Kentucky's Six-Year Road Plan with specific funding allocations for highway improvements and road construction projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Kentucky · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 502: AN ACT relating to road projects and declaring an emergency.

This bill establishes Kentucky's official 2026-2028 Biennial Highway Construction Plan, authorizing specific road projects across the state. It grants the Transportation Cabinet authority to spend funds on these projects with flexibility for bid variations or unexpected circumstances. The bill also requires the Transportation Secretary to create a single document detailing both the 2026-2028 construction program and the 2028-2032 preconstruction program. An emergency declaration ensures the bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, allowing the state to proceed with planned road improvements without delay.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes spending on road projects and establishes a highway construction plan, advancing infrastructure funding and fiscal management for transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes highway construction plan, authorizes road projects, and provides funding flexibility for transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Kentucky · House Apr 13, 2026

HJR 76: A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to road projects.

This bill establishes the official list of county road projects included in Kentucky's Six-Year Road Plan. It works alongside two other bills to define which local road improvements will receive state funding assistance over the next six years. The resolution specifically outlines the County Priority Projects portion of the plan, determining which roads qualify for financial support from the Local Assistance Road Program. Once signed into law, it guides state transportation funding decisions for county road maintenance and construction projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funding list for county road projects under state transportation program, advancing infrastructure spending and fiscal allocation for public works.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes official list of county road projects and determines which roads qualify for state funding assistance, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJR 139: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating honorary names for various roads and bridges.

This bill designates a specific section of United States Route 60A in Jefferson County as the Officer Peter Grignon Memorial Highway to honor a police officer who died in the line of duty. The legislation directs the Transportation Cabinet to officially name the road segment between Kentucky Routes 61 and 864 and requires the installation of appropriate signage within 30 days of the bill's effective date. The resolution commemorates Officer Peter Grignon, who was shot while responding to a potential hit-and-run accident in 2005 and whose sacrifice helped establish the Louisville Metro Police Foundation. This is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes the officer's service through a permanent road naming designation rather than implementing new policy or funding requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a highway segment as a memorial, enhancing transportation infrastructure through honorary naming and signage installation.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Kentucky · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 622: AN ACT relating to roads and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 179 to define "chip seal"; require the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid to establish a pilot project to evaluate the efficacy of chip seal pavement on gravel county roads; start the pilot program on July 1, 2026, and end it on June 30, 2030; limit the amount of county road aid funds a county may use to chip seal county roads in any year; require the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission on the use of chip seal pavement on gravel county roads; set forth required elements of the report: EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates pilot program for chip seal pavement on county roads to evaluate infrastructure improvements, directly addressing transportation infrastructure maintenance and road quality.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent