Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 19: AN ACT relating to school district employees 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 19 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to school district employees and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Burke (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 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.
Amend KRS 157.420 to preclude the Kentucky Board of Education from approving the working budget or salary schedule of a local board of education unless it incorporates a salary increase for certified and classified staff consistent with the percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U); EMERGENCY; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
“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