Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 500: AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 500 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities. Primary sponsor: Jason Petrie (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Adam Bowling (Republican), Josh Bray (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 168).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Transfer; details Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and details Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Petrie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Adam Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Josh Bray | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 168)
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- passed 32-6
- vetoes overridden in-part
- posted for consideration of Governor's line vetoes
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- passed 74-19
- vetoes overridden in-part
- posted for consideration of Governor's line vetoes
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