Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 140: AN ACT relating to new public school construction.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 140 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to new public school construction. Primary sponsor: Robin Webb (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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.
Amend KRS 162.060 to require a school district to notify the Transportation Cabinet before construction on a new public school building may begin; require the Transportation Cabinet to provide the chief state school officer with a design and cost estimate for any new routes to access the school site and to identify any cost estimates and improvements to existing routes serving the school site.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Webb | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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)
- introduced in Senate