Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 299: AN ACT relating to operator's licenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 299 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to operator's licenses. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), David Givens (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 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.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, to operate a pilot project from September 1, 2027, to June 30, 2029, to provide instruction permit testing in 1 public high school in each congressional district in the Commonwealth; set requirements for the pilot project; require that the state police report to the Legislative Research Commission by October 31, 2027, and annually thereafter as long as the pilot project continues, to provide data and the pilot project's effect on existing testing efforts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| David Givens | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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