HB647Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to economic relief for local communities of the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Shawn McPherson, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 154.14-020, relating to the GRANT Program, to include the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of Defense as eligible agencies; amend KRS 154.14-030 to push the sunset date of the program from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028; amend KRS 154.14-040 to increase the possible extension of a project from 6 months to 12 months; amend KRS 154.14-070 to make technical changes; EMERGENCY.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 115)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4058 · March 31, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)
1st reading
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)
2nd reading
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 12 2026
3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
1st reading
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
2nd reading
returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0
received in House
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 115)
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