Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 258: AN ACT relating to the transportation of milk.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 258 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the transportation of milk. Primary sponsor: J.T. Payne (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Myron Dossett (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): to Agriculture (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 189.222 to allow vehicles with a gross weight of up to 90,000 pounds transporting fluid milk from a farm to the first market to operate on any state highway; allow for a 10% weight tolerance; provide exceptions and limitations; amend KRS 189.221 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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 Agriculture (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
- reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
- recommitted to Transportation (H)
- taken from the Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- reassigned to Agriculture (H)
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