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KY HB647

KY HB647
AN ACT relating to economic relief for local communities of the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.


summary

Introduced
02/13/2026
In Committee
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
03/13/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

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 Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program, which helps local communities secure federal funding. Specifically, it expands the list of eligible federal agencies that can offer grants to include the U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense, extends the program's sunset date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028, and allows for project extensions to be increased from six months to twelve months, all to provide continued economic relief and support to local communities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 115) (on 04/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Community and Regional Development
Government Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations

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