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KentuckyHB 4362026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to state parks.

Sponsored By: Tom Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Amusements And RecreationsParks And ShrinesTourismFeesVeterans

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free green fees for veterans in PGA HOPE

If you finished the PGA HOPE program, you and one guest do not pay green fees at state park courses. You must show a valid PGA HOPE graduate card when you pay. The park can still charge for a golf cart.

No launch fees at state park ramps

The Department of Parks cannot charge a boat launch fee at state park ramps it controls. Lessees or managers of those facilities cannot charge a launch fee either. Other park fees can still apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tom Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Moore

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 94 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 41)

    4/7/2026

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/26/2026

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/26/2026House

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/26/2026House

  5. received in House

    3/26/2026House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

    3/25/2026Senate

  7. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026

    3/24/2026Senate

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

    3/20/2026Senate

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

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

    3/16/2026Senate

  11. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/13/2026Senate

  12. received in Senate

    2/13/2026Senate

  13. 3rd reading, passed 94-0

    2/12/2026House

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026

    2/11/2026House

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

    2/11/2026House

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    2/10/2026House

  17. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

    1/28/2026House

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/20/2026House

  19. introduced in House

    1/20/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/12/2026

    PDF

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