HB-025
FailedLimiting the Appropriations Reconciliation Act
Type: Bill
Fiscal Impact: Minimal
Introduced: May 25, 2026
Summary
An Act limiting the applicable statutory provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes with respect to appropriations reconciliation; prescribing procedures, standards, and responsibilities; authorising the promulgation of administrative regulations; and providing for related matters.
Full Text
WHEREAS the applicable provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes relating to appropriations reconciliation have not been substantively revised within the preceding statutory review cycle;
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 appropriations reconciliation 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 appropriations reconciliation is modern, equitable, and aligned with current best practices.
SECTION 2. Procedural Safeguards.
All state agencies and political subdivisions receiving funds appropriated pursuant to this Act are required to maintain adequate financial records, consistent with generally accepted governmental accounting standards, and shall provide access to such records upon written request by the Auditor of Public Accounts.
The Agency is hereby authorised and directed to promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement the provisions of this Act, including but not limited to regulations establishing application procedures, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements.
SECTION 3. Scope and Application.
All state agencies and political subdivisions receiving funds appropriated pursuant to this Act are required to maintain adequate financial records, consistent with generally accepted governmental accounting standards, and shall provide access to such records upon written request by the Auditor of Public Accounts.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any funds appropriated pursuant to this Act shall remain available for expenditure until the conclusion of the fiscal biennium in which they were appropriated, subject to the standard allotment and encumbrance procedures of the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
SECTION 4. Definitions.
"Commissioner" means the duly appointed and confirmed Commissioner of the relevant Department as established pursuant to KRS Chapter 12.
"Agency" means any executive branch department, office, board, bureau, commission, or other instrumentality of the Commonwealth.
"Programme" means the scheme of activities, services, and financial assistance established by this Act and administered by the Agency.
SECTION 5. Effective Date.
This Act shall take effect ninety (90) days following its enactment into law.
SECTION 6. 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
61 entriesPursuant to the rules of this chamber, I introduce for the consideration of my distinguished colleagues HB-025.
I second the motion to introduce HB-025 and concur that it warrants the serious attention of this chamber.
The Chair announces that HB-025 has been referred from initial introduction to open debate in accordance with the standing rules of this chamber.
The relevant committee has undertaken a thorough review of HB-025. I am satisfied that the bill is technically sound, fiscally responsible, and constitutionally defensible.
This is not a partisan matter. HB-025 represents a commonsense solution that enjoys broad bipartisan support and will advance the public interest.
This is not a partisan matter. HB-025 represents a commonsense solution that enjoys broad bipartisan support and will advance the public interest.
I must respectfully register my opposition to HB-025. While the stated purpose of this measure is laudable, the drafting leaves material ambiguities that this chamber should not overlook.
The committee has reviewed HB-025 and recommends its passage, noting that the Agency is directed to develop implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment.
I request the indulgence of this chamber for a brief closing statement on HB-025. This legislation has been long in coming and I am grateful for the collegial process that has brought it to this point.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
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 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.
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.
Yea. I commend the sponsoring member for bringing this matter before the chamber.
I vote yea and record my support for the advancement of sound public policy.
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.
I cast my vote in the affirmative, consistent with the wishes of my constituents and my own studied review of this measure.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
I cast my vote in the affirmative, consistent with the wishes of my constituents and my own studied review of this measure.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
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.
Nay. I look forward to working with the sponsor on an amended version in a future session.
I vote nay and respectfully express my concern that further deliberation is warranted.
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.
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 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. The measure as drafted requires revision before it can command my support.
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.
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 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.
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.
It is the determination of the Chair that HB-025 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