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KY HB428
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Osborne
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $469.1 million (FY 2026-27) and $475.2 million (FY 2027-28) for Court Operations and Administration, including $37 million annually for employee compensation increases at the Chief Justice's discretion
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Provides $156.3 million (FY 2026-27) and $162.9 million (FY 2027-28) for the Local Facilities Fund, including $8.9 million for flood damage repairs in Franklin and Hardin Counties and funding for temporary court space in Boyle and Bell Counties
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Authorizes capital projects including new judicial centers in Spencer County ($33.7 million), Boyle County ($49.2 million), and Bell County renovation ($20.9 million), plus $44.8 million for maintenance and security improvements
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Adds 12 positions for the Administrative Office of the Courts and 17 deputy clerk positions, and provides 1% annual salary increments for all elected and non-elected personnel
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Prohibits pension benefit increases for Judicial Retirement System recipients on July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027, and caps trial commissioner compensation at $7,200
Legislative Description
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.
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Last Action
to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
1/27/2026