Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 175: AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax holiday and declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 175 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax holiday and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Myron Dossett (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Mary Lou Marzian (Democratic), Amy Neighbors (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Nick Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to define terms; establish a 3-day sales and use tax holiday during the first Friday through Sunday in August each year exempting eligible property, which includes tangible personal property, with certain exceptions, not to exceed $3,000, and clothing or clothing accessories or equipment if the price of the item does not exceed $200; direct that the first sales tax holiday will occur from August 7 to August 9, 2026; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Amy Neighbors | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Nick Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House