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HB 613

AN ACT relating to revenues for the provision of emergency services.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Decker and 4 co-sponsors

Kentucky HB 613 creates new revenue sources for emergency services through unspecified mechanisms currently under amendment in the legislature.

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Bill Summary · HB 613

Legislative bill overview

HB 613 is a Kentucky bill designed to generate revenue for emergency services provision, though the specific revenue mechanisms are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill has progressed through initial readings and is currently being refined through floor amendments, indicating substantive debate over its provisions.

Why is this important

Emergency services funding directly affects response times, equipment availability, and public safety outcomes in communities. How states choose to finance these services—whether through taxes, fees, bonds, or other mechanisms—has significant implications for both taxpayers and service quality across urban and rural areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism uncertainty: Without knowing whether the bill proposes new taxes, fees on specific industries, or reallocation of existing funds, stakeholders cannot assess distributional impacts
  • Rural vs. urban equity: Emergency services in rural areas are typically more expensive per capita; any new revenue structure could disproportionately affect one population over another
  • Implementation details: Two floor amendments suggest disagreement over specific provisions, potentially involving fund allocation, eligibility criteria, or sunset clauses

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

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