HB826Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to education.
Introduced by James Tipton, District 53
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151B to require no less than 85% of general fund appropriations to the Office of Adult Education to be used for programs fulfilling the adult education mission and goals of the office; amend KRS 151B.403 to require a qualifying test to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma to offer a written or paper test administration.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 197)
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 508 · April 15, 2026
89
Yes
4
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Postsecondary Education (H)
taken from Postsecondary Education (H)
1st reading
returned to Postsecondary Education (H)
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026
3rd reading, passed 94-0
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
taken from Committee on Committees (S)
1st reading
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
taken from Committee on Committees (S)
2nd reading
returned to Committee on Committees (S)
to Education (S)
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) as a consent bill
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
passed 89-4
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 197)
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