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AN ACT relating to outdoor recreation.

Create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry within the Cabinet for Economic Development; establish the office duties and responsibilities; amend KRS 12.020 to conform.

Introduced: January 14, 2026

Last action: January 22, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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This bill would create a new government office focused on outdoor recreation as part of Kentucky's economic development efforts. The office would be housed within the Cabinet for Economic Development and would have defined duties and responsibilities related to the outdoor recreation industry. Who it may affect: businesses and workers in the outdoor recreation industry, as well as Kentuckians who use outdoor recreation areas and amenities.

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Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 22, 2026 · House
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

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Portrait of Mitch Whitaker
Mitch Whitaker

Representative · House District 094

Primary sponsor
mitchum.whitaker@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Mary Marzian

Representative · House District 041

Co-sponsor
marylou.marzian@kylegislature.gov

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