Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 20: AN ACT relating to local entities and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 20 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to local entities and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Scott Madon (Republican), Amanda Bledsoe (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 90).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 64.5277 to define "excess credit hours"; amend KRS 64.5278 to allow a city to establish different base incentive amounts for different types of city officers by ordinance; remove minimum and maximum payment amounts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Amanda Bledsoe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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. 90)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 38-0
- Senate concurred in Floor Amendments (1) and (3) and Floor Amendment (4-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1), (3) and (4-title)
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Floor Amendments (1) and (3) and Floor Amendment (4-title)
- floor amendments (1), (2-title), (3) and (4-title) filed
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
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