House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session
HB647
Log in to followAN ACT relating to economic relief for local communities of the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.
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.
Area Development DistrictsCitiesCountiesEconomic DevelopmentEffective Dates, EmergencyLocal GovernmentPropertyPublic Buildings and GroundsPublic HealthPublic UtilitiesSewer SystemsState AgenciesSunset LegislationTelecommunicationsTransportationWater SupplyWaterways and DamsWorkforce
Introduced: February 13, 2026
Last action: April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 115)
Legislative History
Feb 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 13, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 17, 2026 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Mar 3, 2026 · House
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (H) (clerical)
Mar 3, 2026 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 3, 2026 · House
Returned To Appropriations & Revenue (H) (clerical)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (H) (clerical)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
2nd Reading (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
Shawn.McPherson@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (1)
Jason.Petrie@kylegislature.gov
Roll calls
March 12, 2026
House: 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 97
Nay: 0