Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 220: AN ACT relating to pension spiking in the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 220 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to pension spiking in the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. Primary sponsor: John Blanton (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Chris Fugate (Republican), Michael Meredith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 189).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 61.598, relating to pension spiking and the definition of "bona fide promotion or career advancement," to retroactively exempt pension spiking adjustments that were due to increases in rates of pay authorized or funded by the legislative or administrative body of an employer or mandated in a collective bargaining agreement approved by the legislative body of the employer for members of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, County Employees Retirement System, or State Police Retirement System who retired on or after July 1, 2022; require the Kentucky Public Pension Authority to review and make necessary adjustments to benefits payable on or after July 1, 2022, to impacted members; RETROACTIVE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Michael Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 189)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- passed 36-0
- Senate receded from Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
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