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Introduced January 23, 2026

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2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to state contracts.

Amend KRS 45A.035 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish policies regarding timely payments, partial payments, reimbursement, and payment resolution process; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to require terms included in state government contracts to address timely payments, partial payment, a payment process for disbursement of funds, payment schedule, and a payment resolution process; establish timely payment policies to provide that all undisputed amounts shall be…

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill sets new rules for how state government must pay the businesses and individuals it hires through contracts. State agencies would be required to pay undisputed bills within 30 business days, and would owe interest if they pay late. The Finance and Administration Cabinet must also create a formal process for resolving payment disputes and report regularly to lawmakers on how late payments are handled. Who it may affect: businesses, contractors, and vendors that provide goods or services to Kentucky state government.

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Legislative History

Jan 23, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 23, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 2, 2026 · House
To State Government (H)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 13, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 13, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, February 17 2026 (clerical)
Feb 17, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed (clerical)
Feb 17, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 96-0
Yea: 96
Nay: 0
Absent: 4
LegiScan roll call
Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

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Jason Petrie

Representative · House District 016

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Jason.Petrie@kylegislature.gov
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Adam Bowling

Representative · House District 087

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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

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steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
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Anne Donworth

Representative · House District 076

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anne.donworth@kylegislature.gov
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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
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Vanessa Grossl

Representative · House District 088

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vanessa.grossl@kylegislature.gov
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Samara Heavrin

Representative · House District 018

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Samara.Heavrin@kylegislature.gov
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Kim King

Representative · House District 055

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Kim.King@kylegislature.gov
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Nima Kulkarni

Representative · House District 040

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Nima.Kulkarni@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov
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Sarah Stalker

Representative · House District 034

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sarah.stalker@kylegislature.gov
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Richard White

Representative · House District 099

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Richard.White@kylegislature.gov

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