Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 590: AN ACT relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 590 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members. Primary sponsor: Steve Bratcher (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (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 164.5161 to define "spouse"; rename the National Guard Tuition Award Program the National Guard Tuition Scholarship Program; allow current National Guard members and their spouses up to 130 total credit hours at a postsecondary institution; allow the total number of credit hours to be transferrable between the member and his or her spouse; grant authority to the adjutant general to award up to 45 additional nontransferable credit hours within the program; amend KRS 164.5165 and 164.5169 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“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 Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House