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Last action · March 13, 2026
Returned To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced March 4, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Business Investment Program.

Amend KRS 154.32-010, relating to the Kentucky Business Investment Program, to add laboratory equipment, computer servers, software, capitalized leases, and leasehold improvements directly related to research and development, headquarters, high-technology operations, or service sector facilities to the definitions of "eligible costs" and "start-up costs," respectively.

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This bill would expand the types of expenses that businesses can count as eligible costs under the Kentucky Business Investment Program, a state economic development incentive program. Specifically, it would add items like laboratory equipment, computer servers, software, leases, and facility improvements tied to research, headquarters, or high-tech operations to the list of qualifying expenses. This could make it easier for certain businesses to qualify for or maximize benefits under the program. Who it may affect: businesses in research and development, technology, and corporate headquarters operations seeking state economic development incentives.

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Legislative History

Mar 4, 2026 · House
Introduced 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) (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
Returned To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

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Steven Rudy

Representative · House District 001

Primary sponsor
Steven.Rudy@kylegislature.gov

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