Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
Became law
Last action · April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 120)

Introduced February 11, 2026

Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

SB185

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AN ACT relating to Kentucky State University and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 48.030, relating to branch budget recommendations, to include supporting budget documents.

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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 changes state rules to require that supporting budget documents be included alongside branch budget recommendations for Kentucky State University. It is part of the formal process that governs how the university's budget information is presented to state decision-makers. The emergency declaration means the change took effect immediately upon signing. Who it may affect: Kentucky State University administrators and state budget officials involved in higher education funding.

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Legislative History

Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 120)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed 37-0
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Senate Concurred In Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage For Concurrence In House Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
To Rules (S)
Apr 1, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 90-1 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 90
Nay: 1
Absent: 9
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0 With Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0

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Christian McDaniel

Senator · Senate District 23

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

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Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
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