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KY HB647
KY HB647AN ACT relating to economic relief for local communities of the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 154.14-020, relating to the GRANT Program, to include the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of Defense as eligible agencies; amend KRS 154.14-030 to push the sunset date of the program from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028; amend KRS 154.14-040 to increase the possible extension of a project from 6 months to 12 months; amend KRS 154.14-070 to make technical changes; EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the state's GRANT Program, which helps local communities secure federal funding for projects. First, it expands the list of eligible federal agencies that can offer grants under the program to include the U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense, in addition to existing agencies. Second, it extends the program's sunset date, meaning the GRANT Program will now expire on December 31, 2028, instead of December 31, 2026, giving communities more time to utilize it. Third, it allows for project extensions to be increased from six months to twelve months, providing more flexibility for project completion. Finally, the bill includes technical changes and declares an emergency to allow the act to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
signed by Governor (on 04/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb647.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb647/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB647 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb647/vote_history.pdf |
| Fiscal Note to House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb647/HCS1FN.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB647/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb647/orig_bill.pdf |
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