Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 86: AN ACT relating to the use of tax dollars by the Governor for international travel.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 86 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the use of tax dollars by the Governor for international travel. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to State Government (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require the Governor to request permission from the State Treasurer to use tax dollars for international travel; prohibit the use of tax dollars for international travel by the Governor without approval.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
“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 State Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House