Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 88: AN ACT relating to the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship federal tax credit.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 88 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship federal tax credit. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), James Tipton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Primary and Secondary Education (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 43 to elect for the Commonwealth to participate in the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship federal tax credit program; designate the Auditor of Public Accounts as the officer to submit the Commonwealth's election and list of scholarship granting organizations to the United States Secretary of the Treasury; require the Auditor to maintain the Commonwealth's list of scholarship granting organizations and maintain certain information on the Auditor's website; authorize the Auditor to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to establish the list; and authorize the Auditor to enter into agreements to assist with implementing the section.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| James Tipton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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 Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House