Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 76: AN ACT relating to local occupational license fees and taxes.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 76 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to local occupational license fees and taxes. Primary sponsor: Amanda Bledsoe (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): to Committee on Committees (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 68.180, 68.185, 160.482, and 160.607, relating to local occupational license fees, taxes, and limitations, to increase certain population thresholds from 300,000 to 500,000; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Bledsoe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jared Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“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 (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed with 28-6 Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 23, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate