Daily Legislative Calendar
Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:00 am, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS HB 7 - AN ACT relating to school bus safety.
• 26RS HB 43 - AN ACT relating to deputy coroner training.
• 26RS HB 419 - AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Fire Commission.
• 26RS HB 436 - AN ACT relating to state parks.
• 26RS HB 565 - AN ACT relating to fire protection.
Members:
Sen. Matthew Deneen (Chair), Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Mike Wilson8:00 am, Annex Room 169
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS HB 732 - AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
• 26RS SB 343 - AN ACT relating to the Department of Workers' Claims and declaring an emergency.
• 26RS SB 129 - AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
Members:
Rep. Josh Branscum (Chair), Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. Josh Calloway, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Vanessa Grossl, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Kim King, Rep. William Lawrence, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Matt Lockett, Rep. J.T. Payne, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Timmy Truett8:30 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS HB 925 - AN ACT relating to wind energy.
• 26RS SB 8 - AN ACT relating to public utilities and declaring an emergency.
• 26RS SB 39 - AN ACT relating to fishing in privately owned lakes and ponds.
• 26RS SB 49 - AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
• 26RS SB 100 - AN ACT relating to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission and declaring an emergency.
• 26RS SB 222 - AN ACT relating to environmental covenants and declaring an emergency.
Members:
Rep. Jim Gooch (Chair), Rep. Jared Bauman, Rep. Richard White, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, Rep. Myron Dossett, Rep. Patrick Flannery, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Erika Hancock, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Bobby McCool, Rep. Suzanne Miles, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Joshua Watkins, Rep. Bill Wesley, Rep. Mitch Whitaker, Rep. Wade Williams9:00 am, Annex Room 171
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS SB 122 - AN ACT relating to alternative sentences.
• 26RS SJR 54 - A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Department for Libraries and Archives and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to cooperate in exploring ways to increase enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program.
Members:
Rep. Samara Heavrin (Chair), Rep. Nick Wilson, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Steven Doan, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Kim Holloway, Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Sarah Stalker9:00 am, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS SB 195 - AN ACT relating to civil causes of action.
• 26RS SB 290 - AN ACT relating to criminal history.
• 26RS HB 4 - AN ACT relating to grooming a minor.
• 26RS HB 188 - AN ACT relating to public safety.
• 26RS HB 264 - AN ACT relating to theft by deception.
• 26RS HB 312 - AN ACT relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons.
Members:
Sen. Brandon J. Storm (Chair), Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Robert Stivers, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas10:00 am, Annex Room 169
Agenda:
Bill for Consideration
• 26RS SB 19 - AN ACT relating to mushrooms.
Members:
Rep. Kim King (Chair), Rep. Susan Witten, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, Rep. Ryan Dotson, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Deanna Gordon, Rep. William Lawrence, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Shawn McPherson, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Aaron Thompson, Rep. Timmy Truett, Rep. Bill Wesley, Rep. Mitch Whitaker, Rep. Richard White, Rep. Nick Wilson10:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS HB 67 - AN ACT relating to schools and declaring an emergency.
• 26RS HB 253 - AN ACT relating to reading and language arts instruction.
• 26RS HB 257 - AN ACT relating to the education assessment and accountability system.
• 26RS HB 307 - AN ACT relating to proactive postsecondary admission.
• 26RS HB 379 - AN ACT relating to postsecondary education.
Members:
Sen. Stephen West (Chair), Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. David P. Givens, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Steve Rawlings, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Gex Williams, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Max Wise11:00 am, Annex Room 169
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS HB 392 - AN ACT relating to local public agency transactions.
• 26RS HB 576 - AN ACT relating to workforce investment.
Members:
Sen. Phillip Wheeler (Chair), Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Max Wise12:00 Noon, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS SB 56 - AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
• 26RS SB 116 - AN ACT relating to physician assistants.
• 26RS SB 137 - AN ACT relating to a provisional license to practice medicine.
• 26RS SB 147 - AN ACT relating to vital records.
Members:
Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (Chair), Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Lisa Willner, Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. Josh Bray, Rep. Lindsey Burke, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Ryan Dotson, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Deanna Gordon, Rep. Kim Holloway, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Scott Sharp12:00 Noon, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Bills for Consideration
• 26RS SB 29/LM - AN ACT relating to solid waste management facilities.
• 26RS SB 70 - AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board.
• 26RS SB 85/AA - AN ACT relating to designating a special needs trust to receive state-administered retirement benefits.
• 26RS SB 226 - AN ACT relating to preneed burial contracts.
Members:
Rep. David Hale (Chair), Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Erika Hancock, Rep. John Hodgson, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Chris Lewis, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Nancy Tate, Rep. Aaron Thompson, Rep. James Tipton, Rep. Wade Williams, Rep. Susan WittenUpon Recess of the House, Annex Room 131
Members:
Rep. Jason Nemes (Chair), Rep. John Blanton, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Steven Doan, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Kim King, Rep. Pamela Stevenson, Rep. Joshua Watkins, Rep. Daniel Elliott (non voting ex officio)2:00 pm, House Chambers
House Convenes
2:00 pm, Senate Chambers
Senate Convenes
Upon Adj. of Both Chambers, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (February 19, 2026)
Information Items
KRS 45.760(5) Postsecondary Medical and Research Equipment Purchases
Murray State University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
KRS 45.812(1) School District Debt Issues
Fayette County
Hopkins County
Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association
Ludlow Independent (Kenton County)
KRS 45A.180(2) Postsecondary Notice of Intent to Use Alternative Construction Contracting Project Delivery Method - NKU - Construction Manager-General Contractor - Renovate/Expand Civic Center for Northern KY Medical Examiner and KSP Crime Lab Relocation
KRS 48.111(6)(a) Advertisement Notice for Leased Space - Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, Jefferson County, PR-5888
House Bill 6 (2024 Regular Session) Reporting - Postsecondary Asset Preservation Pool Allocations - Northern Kentucky University
Auditor of Public Accounts Model Audit Program Checklist for Postsecondary Institutions Lease Law Compliance Reports
Action Item - Project Report from the Postsecondary Institutions - Kentucky Community and Technical College System - New Project - Construct Fire Academy Maintenance Building - Fire Commission
• Andy Casebier, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Support Services, Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Project Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
• Janice Tomes, Deputy State Budget Director, Office of State Budget Director
Action Item - New Project - Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways - KYTC Hardin County I-65 Southbound Commercial Motor Vehicle Station Relocation
Pool Allocations
Department of Education, Operations and Support Services (State Schools HVAC Pools - 2020-2022 and 2022-2024) - Kentucky School for the Blind Campus HVAC Improvements
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections, Adult Correctional Institutions (Maintenance Pool - 2024-2026) - Little Sandy Correctional Complex Campus-Wide Roof Repairs/Replacements
Lease Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
• Natalie Brawner, Director, Division of Real Properties, Department for Facilities and Support Services
Action Item - New Leases
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Public Advocacy, Christian County, PR-5856
Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, Kenton County, PR-5837
Lease Modifications Under $50,000 (Amortization of Improvements)
Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department of Revenue, Jefferson County, PR-5910
Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, Adair County, PR-5624
Report from the Office of Financial Management
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
• Sandy Williams, Executive Director, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Action Item - Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Fund A) Program Loans
Increase - Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (Jefferson County), A23-007
Paducah McCracken Joint Sewer Agency (McCracken County), A26-019
Action Item - Infrastructure Revolving Fund (Fund B) Program Loans
City of Mount Washington (Bullitt County), B26-005
City of Eminence (Henry County), B26-007
Action Item - Cleaner Water Program Grant Reallocations
Round One (Senate Bill 36 - 2021 Regular Session) - Water (One - Supplemental Pool)
Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - Sewer (One - County Pool)
Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - Water (Three - County Pool/One - Supplemental Pool)
House Bill 1 (2024 Regular Session) Line-Item Water Grants (Three)
Action Item - Cabinet for Economic Development - Economic Development Fund Grants - Kentucky Product Development Initiative
• Kylee Palmer, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Financial Services, Cabinet for Economic Development
2024 Round 1
Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance on behalf of the Gallatin County Fiscal Court (Due Diligence)
Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance on behalf of the Gallatin County Fiscal Court (Infrastructure)
Hopkins County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation
Clay County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Elk Hill Regional Industrial Authority
Bourbon County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Bourbon County-Nicholas County Joint Economic Development Authority
2024 Round 2 - Laurel County Fiscal Court on behalf of the London-Laurel County Economic Development Authority
2022 Round 2(b)
Monroe County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority
Clinton County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Clinton County Industrial Development Authority
City of Richmond on behalf of the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation
Adair County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority
Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority
Woodford County Economic Development Authority
Office of Financial Management
• Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Debt, Office of Financial Management
Action Item - New Debt Issues
University of Kentucky General Receipts Refunding Bonds, 2026 Series A
State Property and Buildings Commission Road Fund Revenue Bonds, Project No. 134 Federally Taxable Series A and Road Fund Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project No. 134 Series B
State Property and Buildings Commission Revenue Bonds, Project No. 135 Series A and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project No. 135 Series B
State Property and Buildings Commission Agency Fund Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project No. 136
Previous Debt Issue - Kentucky Housing Corporation Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 2026 Series A (Non-AMT) and 2026 Series B (Taxable)
Action Item - School District Debt Issues with School Facilities Construction Commission Debt Service Participation
• Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Debt, Office of Financial Management
New Projects
Ashland Independent (Boyd County)
Bath County
Harlan County
Rowan County
Refundings
Ludlow Independent (Kenton County)
Webster County
Next Meeting Date - Thursday, April 23 (2:00 pm), Room 131 of the Capitol Annex, with Representative McPherson Presiding (Submissions Due April 9)
Members:
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Co-Chair), Rep. Shawn McPherson (Co-Chair), Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Rep. Jason Petrie, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Walker ThomasUpon Adjournment of House Chambers, Annex Room 149
Members:
Rep. David Hale (Chair), Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Erika Hancock, Rep. John Hodgson, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Chris Lewis, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Nancy Tate, Rep. Aaron Thompson, Rep. James Tipton, Rep. Wade Williams, Rep. Susan Witten