HB870

AN ACT relating to public transportation, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Introduced·3/3/26
Bill Text

Establishes the Kentucky Public Transportation Development Fund and appropriates $30 million annually for 2026-2028 to support public transportation.

This bill creates the Kentucky Public Transportation Development Fund within the State Treasury, administered by the Transportation Cabinet. It allocates $30 million annually for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to support public transportation capital and operating subsidies, public transportation development, and administrative costs. The fund consists of state appropriations, federal funds, and voluntary employer contributions, with a maximum of 0.05% of payroll. Funds are distributed based on public transit needs, rural equity, and performance metrics.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

House

to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Mar 3

House

introduced in House

Mar 3

House

to Committee on Committees (H)