Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 816: AN ACT relating to authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which the claims were chargeable or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 816 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which the claims were chargeable or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Steven Rudy (Republican), Jason Petrie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 119).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriate funds for the payment of claims against the Commonwealth; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Jason Petrie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“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. 119)
- 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
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
- reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill
- returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
- 2nd reading
- taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
- returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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