KentuckyHJR 812026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the release of funds and declaring an emergency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

State funds local water and sewer fixes

The law releases $52.5 million to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for the WWATERS Program. The money pays for named water and wastewater projects in specific communities. Examples include $12.563 million for Liberty’s wastewater plant; $6.472 million for Martin County Water District’s Davella pump and line; $6.597 million for Martin County Sewer District lift stations; $4.212 million to reduce Southern Water and Sewer District debt; and $2.0 million to extend a waterline and add a tank in Oak Grove. It also funds $3.295 million for Martin County Water District debt; $769,000 for its tank repairs; $965,000 for a KY 292 booster and line; $926,000 for Evarts’ water plant; $515,000 for City of Martin rehab; $3.107 million for Southern Water and Sewer mains; $901,000 for its tank; $1.165 million for Smithland water quality; $2.170 million for Martin County Sewer debt; $1.687 million for its Blacklog line; $3.864 million for Inez wastewater upgrades; and $1.296 million for Elkhorn debt. This funding improves water quality, reliability, and public health for local customers. The act takes effect immediately to speed awards.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Josh Bray
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Adam Bowling
Republican • House
Jason Petrie
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

3rd reading, adopted

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

3rd reading, adopted

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 190)
4/20/2026
delivered to Governor
4/14/2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
4/14/2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4/14/2026
received in House
4/14/2026House
3rd reading, adopted 38-0
4/14/2026
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 14 2026
4/14/2026
reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill
4/14/2026
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
3/26/2026Senate
2nd reading
3/26/2026
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
3/26/2026Senate
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
3/25/2026Senate
1st reading
3/25/2026
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
3/25/2026Senate
to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
3/19/2026Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
3/18/2026Senate
received in Senate
3/18/2026Senate
3rd reading, adopted 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
3/17/2026
placed in the Orders of the Day
3/17/2026
taken from Rules
3/17/2026
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
3/17/2026
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
3/5/2026House
2nd reading
3/5/2026
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)
3/5/2026House
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
3/4/2026House

Bill Text

Current
3/17/2026
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Introduced
2/23/2026
PDF

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