AN ACT relating to disaster relief, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 48.210, relating to branch budget bills, to require the Transportation Cabinet to provide assistance to the General Assembly during the budgeting process.

State Agencies Transportation Budget and Financial Administration

Introduced: February 14, 2025

Last action: March 31, 2025

(Acts Ch. 129)

In effect since March 31, 2025

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 updates Kentucky law to require the Transportation Cabinet to provide assistance to the General Assembly when it is working on the state budget. By involving the Transportation Cabinet more directly in the budgeting process, lawmakers may have better information about transportation-related needs and costs. The bill also includes an emergency declaration and an appropriation, meaning funding is set aside and the changes take effect immediately upon signing. Who it may affect: state budget writers, legislators, and Transportation Cabinet staff involved in the budget process.

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