House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

HB502

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AN ACT relating to road projects and declaring an emergency.

Set out the 2026-2028 Biennial Highway Construction Plan; EMERGENCY.

Budget and Financial AdministrationEffective Dates, EmergencyHighways, Streets, and BridgesState AgenciesTransportation

Introduced: March 3, 2026

Last action: April 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 145)

In effect since April 13, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill establishes Kentucky's official highway construction plan for the 2026 to 2028 period, outlining which road and infrastructure projects the state intends to build or improve. Because it was declared an emergency, it took effect immediately upon being signed rather than waiting for a standard effective date. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who travel state roads and highways, as well as communities near planned construction projects.

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Legislative History

Mar 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
Taken From Committee On Committees (H) (clerical)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
Returned To Committee On Committees (H) (clerical)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (H) (clerical)
Mar 5, 2026 · House
2nd Reading (clerical)
Mar 10, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 94-5
Yea: 94
Nay: 5
Absent: 1
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Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 37-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1
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Apr 1, 2026 · House
Passed 89-3
Yea: 89
Nay: 3
Absent: 8
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Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Jason Petrie
Jason Petrie

Representative · House District 016

Primary sponsor
Jason.Petrie@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (3)

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Ken Upchurch

Representative · House District 052

Co-sponsor
Ken.Upchurch@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Adam Bowling
Adam Bowling

Representative · House District 087

Co-sponsor
Adam.Bowling@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Josh Bray
Josh Bray

Representative · House District 071

Co-sponsor
Josh.Bray@kylegislature.gov

Bill Text Versions

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