Kentucky SB20: AN ACT relating to local entities and declaring an emergency.

Sponsors

• Scott Madon (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
• Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R, SD-012)
• Matthew Deneen (R, SD-010)
• Greg Elkins (R, SD-028)
• Matt Nunn (R, SD-017)
• Phillip Wheeler (R, SD-031)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 90)
2. March 31, 2026: delivered to Governor
3. March 31, 2026: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4. March 31, 2026: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
5. March 31, 2026: passed 38-0
6. March 31, 2026: Senate concurred in Floor Amendments (1) and (3) and Floor Amendment (4-title)
7. March 31, 2026: posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1), (3) and (4-title)
8. March 27, 2026: to Rules (S)
9. March 27, 2026: received in Senate
10. March 27, 2026: 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Floor Amendments (1) and (3) and Floor Amendment (4-title)

Votes

• Senate: FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 20 w/ HFA 1, HFA 3, HFA 4 (T) (HFA 1) RSN# 4077 (March 31, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Pass RCS# 348 (March 27, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: PASS SB 20 RSN# 3788 (January 30, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB20?

SB20 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to local entities and declaring an emergency.

What does SB20 do?

Amend KRS 64.5277 to define "excess credit hours"; amend KRS 64.5278 to allow a city to establish different base incentive amounts for different types of city officers by ordinance; remove minimum and maximum payment amounts.

What is the status of SB20?

Signed into law as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 90) (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB20?

Scott Madon (R, SD-029), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB20?

On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sb20.html