Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 267: AN ACT relating to welcome centers and rest areas.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 267 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to welcome centers and rest areas. Primary sponsor: Peyton Griffee (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Mitch Whitaker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): to Transportation (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 177 to define "acknowledgment sign" and "sponsorship agreement"; allow the Transportation Cabinet to enter into sponsorship agreements with private entities to sponsor welcome centers or rest areas on the interstate and state highway system; direct that all contributions shall be used on maintenance and upkeep of the welcome center or rest area; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a sponsorship policy and process to enter into sponsorship agreements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“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 Transportation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House