Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 518: AN ACT relating to the collection of local business taxes and fees.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 518 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the collection of local business taxes and fees. Primary sponsor: Patrick Flannery (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 44).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 67.767 to require the Secretary of State to prescribe standard forms for net profits, gross receipts, and payroll occupational tax returns; form an advisory committee to develop the forms; require the advisory committee to file the form with the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government for its November 2026 meeting; require the Secretary of State to file administrative regulations including the standard forms and electronic links; and require tax districts to accept the standard forms and the associated payments electronically on and after January 1, 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“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. 44)
- 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
- passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to State & Local Government (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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