Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 229: AN ACT relating to housing, making an appropriation therefor, 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 229 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to housing, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic), Mary Lou Marzian (Democratic), Adam Moore (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). 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 198A to create the affordable housing loan pool fund to be administered by the Kentucky Housing Corporation to provide rehabilitation and construction loans to eligible entities; specify terms and process; amend KRS 198A.080 to modify criteria for housing development loan fund, require notice of eligible funds, and allow expenditure of funds for technical and administrative costs; create a new section of KRS Chapter 198A to establish parameters by which the Kentucky Housing Corporation shall review and approve the affordable housing credit; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the affordable housing credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credits; appropriate $102,000,000 from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund account for various affordable housing initiatives; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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