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KY HB926

KY HB926
AN ACT relating to economic development.

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Introduced
03/04/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 154.12-280 to change the Kentucky Film Office to the Kentucky Entertainment Commission; require the commission to promote film and television, music recording and production, live performances, workforce development, and regional entertainment industry incentives; amend KRS 154.12-282 to change the Kentucky Film Leadership Council to the Kentucky Entertainment Leadership Council and change the membership of the council; amend KRS 12.020, 141.383, and 154.61-010 to conform; require the council to create and implement the Kentucky Music Cities Together Pilot Program and report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2028.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to rename the Kentucky Film Office to the Kentucky Entertainment Commission and expand its responsibilities to include promoting film and television, music recording and production, live performances, workforce development, and regional entertainment industry incentives. It also renames the Kentucky Film Leadership Council to the Kentucky Entertainment Leadership Council and modifies its membership to include representatives from music and live event production. The bill further establishes the "Kentucky Music Cities Together Pilot Program" to support local music economies, requiring the council to report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2028. Conforming amendments are made to other related statutes to reflect these changes.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

returned to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) (on 03/16/2026)

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