Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 224: AN ACT relating to the establishment of a grant database.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 224 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the establishment of a grant database. Primary sponsor: Ashley Laferty (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Richard White (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 42 to define terms; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to establish a grant database that will be a central repository for information on all available state or local government grants; require state and local agencies to report grant opportunities to the Finance and Administration Cabinet for inclusion in the grant database.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Laferty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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