SB3

AN ACT relating to school district finances.

Chamber Passed·2/3/26

Kentucky SB3 amends school district finance laws, including tax rates, budget processes, and financial reporting requirements.

Kentucky SB3 amends several sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes related to school district finances. It sets a minimum tax rate for school purposes and requires districts to establish budgets with the assistance of the district superintendent and finance officer. The bill mandates public meetings for budget reviews and adoptions, and requires the superintendent to publish financial reports on the district's website.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–1 · Feb 3
Current
Committee On Committees
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3791

35 Yea

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1 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Education

History

Feb 3

House

received in House

Feb 3

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

Feb 2

Senate

floor amendment (1) withdrawn