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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Introduced: February 11, 2026

Last action: April 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 120)

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

Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
To Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (S) (clerical)
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Returned To Appropriations & Revenue (S) (clerical)
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Taken From Appropriations & Revenue (S) (clerical)
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading (clerical)
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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Apr 1, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 90-1 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 90
Nay: 1
Absent: 9
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Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed 37-0
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1
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Primary Sponsor

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Christian McDaniel

Senator · Senate District 23

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Chris.McDaniel@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

Co-sponsor
Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov

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