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Last action · March 2, 2026
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Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to economic development.

Amend KRS 148.853, relating to tourism development incentives, to increase the time a seasonal tourism attraction project is required to be open to the public from 6 months to 9 months in order to qualify for an extension in the term of its incentive agreement.

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This bill would change the rules for seasonal tourism attractions that receive state economic development incentives. To qualify for an extension of their incentive agreement, these attractions would need to be open to the public for 9 months per year instead of the current 6 months. Who it may affect: operators of seasonal tourism attractions in Kentucky who currently receive or seek state tourism development incentives.

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Legislative History

Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)

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Portrait of Phillip Wheeler

Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

Primary sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov

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