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Introduced January 13, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members.

Amend KRS 38.030 to define "Commonwealth emergency response pay" and entitle Kentucky National Guard members to receive Commonwealth emergency response pay when called to state active duty service when an emergency is declared by the Governor; amend KRS 38.010 to conform.

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This bill would create a new type of pay called "Commonwealth emergency response pay" for Kentucky National Guard members who are called into state active duty when the Governor declares an emergency. It establishes that these service members are entitled to receive this pay during those activations. Who it may affect: Kentucky National Guard members and their families.

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Legislative History

Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 13, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 21, 2026 · House
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Feb 17, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 18, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 18, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Thursday, February 19 2026 (clerical)
Mar 3, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed (clerical)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 96-0 With Floor Amendment (1)
Yea: 96
Nay: 0
Absent: 4
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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
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Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

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ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
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Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Fugate

Representative · House District 084

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Chris.Fugate@kylegislature.gov
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Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

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peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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Tony Hampton

Representative · House District 062

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tony.hampton@kylegislature.gov
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Mark Hart

Representative · House District 078

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Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
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DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
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Kim King

Representative · House District 055

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Bobby McCool

Representative · House District 097

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Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

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adam.moore@kylegislature.gov
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Kimberly Moser

Representative · House District 064

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Kimberly.Moser@kylegislature.gov
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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

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tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

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Wade Williams

Representative · House District 004

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wade.williams@kylegislature.gov

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