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KY HB 688

died on adjournment

AN ACT relating to the portion of income tax liability contributed to a political party.

Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did KY HB 688 pass?

No. KY HB 688 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-27): to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

What is KY HB 688 about?

Amend KRS 141.071 and 141.072 to sunset the option to contribute to a political party from an individual's tax liability, effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026; amend KRS 121.180 and 121.230 to make conforming changes, repeal KRS 141.073, relating to rules and regulations for the administration of KRS 141.071 and 141.072.

Who sponsors KY HB 688?

S. Maddox is the primary sponsor of KY HB 688.

Description

Amend KRS 141.071 and 141.072 to sunset the option to contribute to a political party from an individual's tax liability, effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026; amend KRS 121.180 and 121.230 to make conforming changes, repeal KRS 141.073, relating to rules and regulations for the administration of KRS 141.071 and 141.072.

Introduced
2026-02-20
Latest action
2026-02-27 — to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • S. Maddoxprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-27

    to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-02-20

    to Committee on Committees (H)

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-02-20

    introduced in House

    introduction

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Related bills

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