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Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 126: A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to provide states with increased flexibility to design and test innovative approaches that reduce barriers to employment and promote economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families receiving public assistance.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 126 is a resolution introduced in the Kentucky House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to provide states with increased flexibility to design and test innovative approaches that reduce barriers to employment and promote economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families receiving public assistance. Primary sponsor: Samara Heavrin (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): adopted by voice vote.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Urge the Congress of the United States and the relevant federal agencies to expand opportunities for states to seek flexibility, waivers, or demonstration authority under federal public assistance programs for the purpose of reducing barriers to work and supporting earned income advancement.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Samara HeavrinPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Wade WilliamsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. adopted by voice vote
  2. to House Floor
  3. taken from Rules
  4. 2nd reading, to Rules
  5. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
  6. to Families & Children (H)
  7. to Committee on Committees (H)
  8. introduced in House

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source