Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
Became law
Last action · April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 137)

Introduced February 26, 2026

House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to emergency management and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 39A.050 to require the Division of Emergency Management to institute and maintain the Kentucky Qualification System; EMERGENCY.

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 requires Kentucky's Division of Emergency Management to establish and maintain a system called the Kentucky Qualification System. This system is likely designed to track and manage the qualifications of personnel involved in emergency response efforts. Because the bill was declared an emergency, it took effect immediately upon being signed into law. Who it may affect: emergency management personnel and state agencies involved in disaster response.

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Legislative History

Apr 13, 2026 · House
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 137)
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Received In House (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed 33-0
Yea: 33
Nay: 0
Absent: 5
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Senate Receded From Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title) (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Motion Reconsidered (clerical)
Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
Mar 19, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-0
Yea: 93
Nay: 0
Absent: 7

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Chris Fugate

Chris Fugate

Representative · House District 084

Primary sponsor
Chris.Fugate@kylegislature.gov

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