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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 13, 2026

Returned To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced March 4, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB890

AN ACT relating to economic development.

Create a new section of Subchapter 20 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish the high-growth loan program and high-growth loan fund to be administered by the Cabinet for Economic Development; Define terms; specify the program requirements and eligible uses of fund moneys.

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This bill would create a new loan program and dedicated fund managed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, aimed at supporting high-growth businesses. It sets out the rules for how the program would work and what the loan money can be used for. Who it may affect: small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking state-backed financing for business growth.

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Legislative History

Mar 4, 2026 · House

In House

Mar 4, 2026 · House

To Committee On Committees (H)

Mar 11, 2026 · House

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Mar 13, 2026 · House

Taken From Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Mar 13, 2026 · House

1st Reading

Mar 13, 2026 · House

Returned To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Branscum

Representative · House District 083

Primary sponsor

Josh.Branscum@kylegislature.gov

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