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KY HB647

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shawn McPherson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the GRANT (Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation) Program sunset date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028, allowing continued state matching funds for local federal grant applications

  • Adds the United States Department of Justice and Department of Defense to the list of qualifying federal entities whose grants are eligible for state matching funds

  • Extends the deadline for approved project funds to remain obligated from 12 months to 12 months with a possible 12-month extension (previously 6-month extension)

  • Extends the annual reporting requirement for the GRANT Program from November 1, 2026 to November 1, 2028

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to economic relief for local communities of the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.

Effective Dates, Emergency

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees3/13/2026
Appropriations and Revenue2/17/2026
Committee On Committees2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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