Bill > HB900

This bill appropriates General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account to various state agencies for projects and programs during the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium. * **Department for Local Government:** Receives numerous appropriations for a wide range of local projects including infrastructure improvements, community development, facility upgrades, and various specific projects for cities and counties. * **Kentucky Infrastructure Authority:** Receives significant funding for water and wastewater system upgrades and improvements across various districts and cities. * **Economic Development:** Funds are allocated for economic development initiatives, including support for airports, business parks, and specific programs like the Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program. * **Education:** Funding is provided for the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center, schools of innovation pilot projects, and the Endowed Research Fund for postsecondary education. * **Transportation Cabinet:** Appropriations are designated for general aviation airports, public riverports, and highway construction projects. * **Agriculture:** Funds are allocated for economic development initiatives within the agriculture industry. * **Other Agencies and Programs:** Various other appropriations are made to agencies such as the Department for Public Health for research, the Council on Postsecondary Education, and the Kentucky Historical Society. The bill specifies that all funds are from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account and outlines specific uses and recipients for each appropriation. Some appropriations have conditions, such as matching fund requirements or specific project scopes. The bill also includes amendments to previously enacted legislation.