Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 499: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 499 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax. Primary sponsor: Peyton Griffee (Republican), Kim King (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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.
Amend KRS 138.470 to exempt from motor vehicle usage tax any motor vehicle purchased by current members of the Kentucky National Guard or reserve component, motor vehicles brought into the Commonwealth that were sold by a dealer in another state to a member of the Armed Forces on duty in the Commonwealth while that person was on temporary duty in another state, and motor vehicles registered outside the state by a veteran or member of the United States Armed Forces that were purchased while that person was a member of the Armed Forces.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“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