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HB 304

AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Aull and 16 co-sponsors

HB 304 would authorize and regulate state funding to Kentucky government operations, setting spending, reporting, and accountability standards across agencies and programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 304

Summary of HB 304 (2026 Regular Session, Kentucky)

Purpose and intent

HB 304 is an appropriations bill designed to provide funding and establish conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various state offices and activities. The measure governs how state government is financed and how funds may be used to support the operations of executive agencies, departments, boards, commissions, higher education institutions, and other state-supported activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding authorization: The bill would authorize appropriations of funds for the upcoming fiscal year(s) to support the operations of state government across multiple entities, including executive branch agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and affiliated institutions.
  • Operating conditions: It sets conditions and requirements tied to the use of appropriated funds, potentially including reporting, compliance, and auditing standards to ensure funds are expended in accordance with statutory purposes.
  • Maintenance and support: Provisions address ongoing operational needs such as personnel, facilities maintenance, procurement, and program support necessary to maintain government services.
  • Fiscal discipline and controls: The bill is expected to include mechanisms for budgetary control, including spending ceilings, transfer procedures, and contingencies for shortfalls or revenue fluctuations.
  • Accountability and reporting: It may specify reporting obligations to the General Assembly and executive oversight bodies, detailing how agencies must report use of funds, outcomes, and performance metrics.
  • Special or targeted appropriations: The measure could include line-item allocations or targeted appropriations for specific programs, initiatives, or capital projects, with conditions attached to their use.

Who would be affected

  • State government entities: All constitutional and statutory offices, executive agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and state-supported institutions that receive appropriations would be directly affected.
  • Public employees and programs: Funding levels and conditions could impact staffing, program delivery, and services administered by state agencies.
  • State residents: Citizens relying on government services may experience changes in service levels or program availability based on funding decisions and compliance requirements established in the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and committees: The bill was introduced in the Kentucky House on January 9, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Committees, then to the Appropriations & Revenue Committee in the House on January 16, 2026.
  • Process to enactment: As an appropriations bill, HB 304 will proceed through the usual budgetary and committee review process, including potential amendments, floor votes in the House, and eventual consideration and action by the Kentucky Senate, followed by reconciliation and signing by the Governor if enacted.
  • Session timing: Access to final provisions will depend on the annual budget cycle and the legislative calendar for the 2026 session, including any conference committee negotiations.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the bill’s stated scope as an appropriations measure intended to fund and regulate the operation of the Kentucky state government. Specific dollar amounts, programmatic allocations, and detailed conditions are not provided in the summary history available and would be determined through the bill’s text and any amendments during committee and floor consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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