Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 683: AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 683 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development. Primary sponsor: Ken Upchurch (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Josh Branscum (Republican), Josh Bray (Republican), David Meade (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to define terms; establish the Burnside Island Development Authority to develop, finance, maintain, and improve lodging and restaurant facilities on General Burnside Island State Park and surrounding area; require the authority to be governed by a board; establish board membership, terms, powers, and duties; establish duties and purposes of the authority; require the board and authority to be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Kentucky Open Records Act; require the board to acquire authorization from the General Assembly prior to the sale, trade, or disposal of real property valued greater than $400,000 that is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Department of Parks; require that bond debt service be payable solely from the revenue of the bonds; require the Department of Parks to operate and maintain General Burnside Island State Park until an agreement between the authority and a private partner takes effect; amend KRS 132.195 to exempt the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park from taxation requirements; set forth the staggering of initial board terms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Upchurch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Josh Branscum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Josh Bray | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| David Meade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 94-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House