Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 218: AN ACT relating to membership dates in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 218 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to membership dates in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System. Primary sponsor: John Blanton (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to State Government (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 61.510 to change the current definition of "membership date" in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System to remove date restrictions regarding educational contracts and allow any member who entered into an educational contract as a conditional employee of the state of Kentucky to have their system membership date, for purposes of retirement benefits determination, be based upon the earliest date of the contract.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“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 State Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House