Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 313: AN ACT relating to city franchises.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 313 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to city franchises. Primary sponsor: Ryan Bivens (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 108).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 69.010 to change the time period that a city has to provide for the sale of a new franchise before the expiration of the current utility franchise from 18 months to 6 months.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| 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
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 108)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
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