Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 39: AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife 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 39 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Gary Boswell (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Jason Howell (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 93).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 150.170 to exempt a bona fide private landowner from any fishing restrictions imposed in KRS Chapter 150 or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder relating to creel, possession, size, or method of take; allow a private landowner to extend the same rights and privileges relating to fishing in lakes or ponds located on the landowner's property to any person in written or electronic form; allow the stocking of certain largemouth bass in private lakes and ponds without restriction; exempt a bona fide private landowner from any lake or pond stocking restrictions except with regard to prohibitions on the stocking of invasive fish.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Jared Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Jason Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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. 93)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 38-0
- Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (4), (2) and (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1), (2) and (4), Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 90-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (1), (2) and (4) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- placed in the Orders of the Day
- taken from Rules
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