Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 816: AN ACT relating to authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which the claims were chargeable or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Enacted Last action April 13, 2026: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 119)

Plain-language summary

HB 816 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which the claims were chargeable or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Steven Rudy (Republican), Jason Petrie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 119).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Steven Rudy (Republican); Jason Petrie (Republican).