Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
Vetoed
Last action · April 27, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 202)

Introduced February 13, 2026

Senate
Vetoed
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of Subchapter 32 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish a tiered county system for eligible companies to receive incentives under the Kentucky Business Investment Program; amends KRS 154.32-010 to define "tier"; amends KRS 154.32-020 and 154.32-040 to conform; amend KRS 154.32-050 to specify tiering procedures; amend KRS 154.32-060 to require the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to identify and certify or decertify the tiers for all counties on an annual basis…

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This bill changes how Kentucky awards tax incentives to businesses that invest and create jobs in the state. Under the new system, counties are divided into four tiers based on their unemployment rates and population, with the level of incentives a company can receive depending on which tier the county where it invests is located. Counties are reviewed and reclassified each year by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. Who it may affect: businesses considering new investments or expansions in Kentucky, particularly those in smaller or higher-unemployment counties, as well as local governments and economic development officials across the state.

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Legislative History

Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 202)
Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Line Items Vetoed
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Passed 35-1
Yea: 35
Nay: 1
Absent: 2
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Senate Concurred In Committee Substitute (2) And Committee Amendment (2-Title) (clerical)
Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage For Concurrence In House Committee Substitute (2) And Committee Amendment (2-Title) (clerical)
Apr 15, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 82-7 With Committee Substitute (2) And Committee Amendment (2-Title)
Yea: 82
Nay: 7
Absent: 11
Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 36-0 With Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (2) And (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 36
Nay: 0
Absent: 2

Primary Sponsor

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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

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Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (4)

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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
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Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

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shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
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Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

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Robby.Mills@kylegislature.gov
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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

Co-sponsor
Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov

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