AN ACT relating to government agencies, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Appropriate General Fund moneys from the budget reserve trust fund account in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to various state agencies for miscellaneous projects and programs; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

Appropriations Budget and Financial Administration Economic Development Effective Dates, Emergency State Agencies

Introduced: March 4, 2026

Last action: April 13, 2026

(Acts Ch. 142)

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 sets aside money from Kentucky's budget reserve trust fund, sometimes called the "rainy day fund," to cover various projects and programs run by state agencies during the 2026 to 2028 budget period. It was passed as an emergency measure, meaning it takes effect immediately upon signing rather than waiting for a standard effective date. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who use services and programs run by the state agencies receiving these funds.

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