HB44

AN ACT relating to robotics.

Chamber Passed·2/12/26

Establishes a fund to award grants for robotics competitions in Kentucky, focusing on advanced manufacturing.

The bill creates a robotics competition fund to award grants to eligible robotics teams and competition sponsors. Grants for teams cover stipends for coaches, fees, kits, supplies, and expenses for attending qualified robotics organizations. Grants for competition sponsors cover infrastructure, operational costs, and administration expenses. The fund prioritizes maximizing the number of participating teams and expanding geographic distribution.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–0 · Feb 12
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 83

91 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

8:00 AM

House Committee On Primary And Secondary Education

History

Feb 12

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 12

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 11

House

3rd reading, passed 91-0