In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB445
Log in to followAN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Appropriate $221.4 million, $18.7 million, and $16 million in fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) nonhazardous pension fund, the KERS hazardous pension fund, and the State Police Retirement System pension fund, respectively, to provide a one-time 2% COLA effective July 1, 2026; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
AppropriationsBudget and Financial AdministrationEffective Dates, EmergencyPolice, StateRetirement and PensionsState EmployeesActuarial Analysis
Introduced: January 21, 2026
Last action: January 29, 2026
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Legislative History
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 21, 2026 · House
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Jan 29, 2026 · House
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Primary Sponsor
erika.hancock@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (2)
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
William.Lawrence@kylegislature.gov