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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 15, 2026

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Introduced January 12, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB64

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 154.15-010 to remove the definition of "executive director" of the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA); amend KRS 154.15-020 to administratively attach the KCNA to the Finance and Administration Cabinet; remove references to the executive director and the advisory group of the KCNA; abolish the KCNA advisory group; remove references to KCNA staff and require the executive director of the Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT) to assign COT personnel to carry out the functions…

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees Agriculture Attorney General Boards and Commissions Budget and Financial Administration Communications Education, Elementary and Secondary Effective Dates, Emergency Information Technology Internet, Access And Infrastructure Public Officers and Employees Reorganization Secretary of State State Agencies Technology Treasurer

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This bill reorganizes the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA), which oversees state communications infrastructure, by folding its operations into the existing Commonwealth Office of Technology. It replaces the current KCNA leadership structure, eliminates the executive director position, dissolves the advisory group, and installs a new board made up of statewide elected officials and the state's chief education technology officer. The emergency designation means it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may affect:…

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