HB-023
FailedRestructuring the Land-use Classification Amendment Act
Type: Bill
Fiscal Impact: None
Introduced: May 19, 2026
Summary
An Act restructuring the applicable statutory provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes with respect to land-use classification amendment; prescribing procedures, standards, and responsibilities; authorising the promulgation of administrative regulations; and providing for related matters.
Full Text
WHEREAS the Joint Appropriations Committee has received and reviewed testimony demonstrating the necessity of clarifying land-use classification amendment;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. Legislative Findings and Declarations of Policy.
The General Assembly hereby finds that the land-use classification amendment in the Commonwealth requires responsive and efficient statutory governance. It is the declared policy of this Commonwealth to ensure that the regulatory framework governing said land-use classification amendment is modern, equitable, and aligned with current best practices.
SECTION 2. Enforcement Mechanism.
The Agency shall submit to the Legislative Research Commission and to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue a detailed annual report setting forth performance metrics, expenditure data, and programme outcomes no later than the first day of December following the close of each fiscal year.
Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this Act, or any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per violation per day. The Agency shall have authority to assess such penalties following a duly noticed administrative hearing conducted in conformance with KRS Chapter 13B.
SECTION 3. Revenue Allocation.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit, abridge, or otherwise affect the rights, privileges, or immunities of any person protected under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
SECTION 4. Penalties for Noncompliance.
The Agency shall submit to the Legislative Research Commission and to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue a detailed annual report setting forth performance metrics, expenditure data, and programme outcomes no later than the first day of December following the close of each fiscal year.
SECTION 5. Appropriations.
Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this Act, or any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per violation per day. The Agency shall have authority to assess such penalties following a duly noticed administrative hearing conducted in conformance with KRS Chapter 13B.
SECTION 6. Definitions.
"Qualified Entity" means any person or organisation that meets the eligibility criteria established pursuant to Section 3 of this Act.
"Permit" means any licence, certificate, registration, approval, or other authorisation issued pursuant to this Act or the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the relevant Cabinet as designated in the Executive Branch reorganisation order.
"Applicant" means any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other legal entity that submits a completed application pursuant to this Act.
SECTION 7. Effective Date.
This Act shall take effect ninety (90) days following its enactment into law.
SECTION 8. Severability.
In the event any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or set of circumstances, is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are declared to be severable.
Legislative Proceedings
53 entriesI am proud to present to this body HB-023, which I commend to the favourable attention of my colleagues.
I second the motion to introduce HB-023 and concur that it warrants the serious attention of this chamber.
The Chair announces that HB-023 has been referred from initial introduction to open debate in accordance with the standing rules of this chamber.
Mr. President / Mr. Speaker, the merits of HB-023 speak for themselves. This chamber would be well-served by swift and favourable action on this legislation.
I rise in strong support of HB-023. Having reviewed the bill's provisions in detail, I am persuaded that its enactment represents sound fiscal and legislative policy, and I urge my colleagues to vote affirmatively.
The relevant committee has undertaken a thorough review of HB-023. I am satisfied that the bill is technically sound, fiscally responsible, and constitutionally defensible.
While I appreciate the intent behind HB-023, I believe the preferable course is to refer this matter back to committee for further refinement of its definitional provisions.
After careful consideration of expert testimony and review of comparable legislation in sister states, the committee reports HB-023 favourably and without amendment.
Before we proceed to the vote, I urge all members to reflect carefully on the implications of HB-023 for our constituents. The record speaks for itself.
I cast my vote in the affirmative, consistent with the wishes of my constituents and my own studied review of this measure.
I vote yea and record my support for the advancement of sound public policy.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
I vote yea and record my support for the advancement of sound public policy.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
I cast my vote in the affirmative, consistent with the wishes of my constituents and my own studied review of this measure.
Yea. I commend the sponsoring member for bringing this matter before the chamber.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
I vote yea and record my support for the advancement of sound public policy.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
Nay. The measure as drafted requires revision before it can command my support.
Nay. The measure as drafted requires revision before it can command my support.
Nay. The measure as drafted requires revision before it can command my support.
Nay. The measure as drafted requires revision before it can command my support.
I vote yea and record my support for the advancement of sound public policy.
I cast my vote in the affirmative, consistent with the wishes of my constituents and my own studied review of this measure.
Yea. This legislation serves the public interest and merits the affirmative vote of this chamber.
Yea. I commend the sponsoring member for bringing this matter before the chamber.
Yea. This legislation serves the public interest and merits the affirmative vote of this chamber.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
I cast my vote in the negative, consistent with my responsibility to ensure the fiscal integrity of this Commonwealth.
Nay. The measure as drafted requires revision before it can command my support.
I vote yea and record my support for the advancement of sound public policy.
Yea. I commend the sponsoring member for bringing this matter before the chamber.
Yea. This legislation serves the public interest and merits the affirmative vote of this chamber.
Yea. This legislation serves the public interest and merits the affirmative vote of this chamber.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
Yea. I commend the sponsoring member for bringing this matter before the chamber.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
Yea. This legislation serves the public interest and merits the affirmative vote of this chamber.
Yea. This legislation serves the public interest and merits the affirmative vote of this chamber.
It is the determination of the Chair that HB-023 has failed of passage. The Clerk shall note the final vote in the journal.
Bill Progress
- Draft
- Debate
- Committee
- Floor Vote
- Other Chamber
- Governor
- Enacted