Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 217: AN ACT relating to designating income tax refunds to the animal control and care fund.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 217 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to designating income tax refunds to the animal control and care fund. Primary sponsor: Kim Holloway (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), William Lawrence (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 141 to provide taxpayers the option of having all or a portion of their individual income tax refund be contributed to the animal control and care fund created in KRS 258.119; establish requirements for administering the designation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
“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