Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 57: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 57 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Primary sponsor: Dan Fister (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Samara Heavrin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (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 139.480, relating to the sales and use taxes, to exempt bees used in a commercial enterprise for the production of honey or wax for sale or for the pollination of crops, and certain items used in that pursuit; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Samara Heavrin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“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 Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House