Bill > HB500

This bill appropriates funds for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's government for the fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. * **Department of Education (SEEK Program):** $3,533,921,800 in 2026-2027 and $3,565,170,200 in 2027-2028 from the General Fund for the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) program. * **Teachers' Retirement System:** $1,225,339,000 in 2026-2027 and $1,277,624,600 in 2027-2028 from the General Fund for employer contributions. * **Kentucky Infrastructure Authority:** $450,227,200 in 2026-2027 and $301,209,900 in 2027-2028 from Federal Funds, with a significant portion for debt service and the Rural Infrastructure Improvement Fund. * **Department for Local Government:** $257,034,600 in 2026-2027 and $256,784,800 in 2027-2028 from Federal Funds, with allocations for Area Development Districts and matching funds for Appalachian and Delta Regional Authority grants. * **Department of Veterans' Affairs:** $145,016,100 in 2026-2027 and $147,654,700 in 2027-2028 from Restricted Funds and General Fund, including significant amounts for the Bowling Green Veterans Center and additional positions at Thomson-Hood and Western Kentucky Veterans Centers. * **Department of Military Affairs:** $139,008,900 in 2026-2027 and $138,829,600 in 2027-2028 from Federal Funds and General Fund, with $4.5 million annually for the Kentucky National Guard and up to $25 million for disaster/emergency aid. * **Attorney General:** $196,959,700 in 2026-2027 and $191,144,400 in 2027-2028 from General Fund, Restricted Funds, and Federal Funds, including funds for opioid abatement, body armor grants, and a new digital forensics lab. * **Unified Prosecutorial System (Commonwealth's Attorneys and County Attorneys):** Over $169 million in General Fund annually for operations, including salary compensation standardization and rocket docket programs. * **Department of Public Health:** $752,428,300 in 2026-2027 and $743,551,700 in 2027-2028 from General Fund, Restricted Funds, and Federal Funds, including significant tobacco settlement funds for various health programs. * **Department for Community Based Services:** $1,878,888,700 in 2026-2027 and $1,866,346,900 in 2027-2028 from General Fund, Restricted Funds, and Federal Funds, including substantial allocations for child care assistance and victims advocacy programs. * **Capital Projects:** Significant appropriations are made for various capital projects across multiple agencies, funded by Bond Funds, Federal Funds, Restricted Funds, Investment Income, Other Funds, and Agency Bonds, including major projects for universities, infrastructure, and correctional facilities.