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HB97

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AN ACT relating to the sports wagering administration fund.

Amend KRS 230.817 to redirect a portion of the amount deposited in the sports wagering administration fund from the permanent pension fund to the Kentucky lottery trust account.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 14, 2026

To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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This bill would change where some of the money collected through sports betting fees is sent. Instead of going into the permanent pension fund, a portion of those funds would be redirected to the Kentucky Lottery trust account. This affects how sports wagering revenue is distributed within state government. Who it may affect: Kentucky taxpayers and those who benefit from pension funding or lottery-supported programs.

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 ·
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026 ·
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of James Tipton
James Tipton

Representative · House District 053

Primary sponsor
James.Tipton@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

Co-sponsor
chad.aull@kylegislature.gov