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KentuckyHB 3132026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to city franchises.

Sponsored By: Ryan Bivens (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CitiesCities, First ClassPublic Utilities

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Faster city utility franchise sales

The law requires each city to offer a new utility franchise at least six months before the old one ends. This shortens the minimum from 18 to 6 months for franchises granted under or before the current Kentucky Constitution. The sale goes to the highest and best bidder on fair terms for the city, buyer, and customers. Terms must state service quality and, in first-class cities, the price customers will pay. The rule does not apply if there is no public need or the city plans to end the service. It also does not apply to non-first-class cities that own or plan to run a municipal plant.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ryan Bivens

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Richard White

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 131 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 93 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 108)

    4/13/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    4/1/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    4/1/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  5. received in House

    3/31/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/31/2026Senate

  7. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026

    3/26/2026Senate

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

    3/26/2026Senate

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. to Natural Resources & Energy (S)

    3/18/2026Senate

  11. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/12/2026Senate

  12. received in Senate

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. 3rd reading, passed 93-0

    2/11/2026House

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 10 2026

    2/9/2026House

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

    2/6/2026House

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    2/5/2026House

  17. to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

    1/20/2026House

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/12/2026House

  19. introduced in House

    1/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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