Bill > HB503

This bill appropriates funds for the operations and maintenance of Kentucky's Legislative Branch for the fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, outlining specific amounts from the General Fund and Restricted Funds. Key provisions include the suspension of operations for the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center and the distribution of the Legislative Record, while allowing for electronic distribution of official legislative publications. The bill also allocates funds for a study on Judicial Branch compensation, mandates a report on operational expenditure reductions for the Legislative Research Commission, and adjusts legislator compensation and allowances. Furthermore, it clarifies expenditure authority for the Legislative Research Commission, exempting certain capital construction expenditures from standard oversight, and establishes rules for budget reductions and surplus expenditures, with exemptions for constitutionally mandated legislative duties. Notably, it introduces a special temporary nonprofit license for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages at conferences and allows direct communication between legislative leaders and contractors for Capitol renovations without the Finance and Administration Cabinet's involvement, though it does not supersede the Cabinet's procurement authority.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb503.html