Bill Commons

KY HR 126

died on adjournment

A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to provide states with increased flexibility to design and test innovative approaches that reduce barriers to employment and promote economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families receiving public assistance.

Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did KY HR 126 pass?

No. KY HR 126 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 (2026-04-01): adopted by voice vote

What is KY HR 126 about?

Urge the Congress of the United States and the relevant federal agencies to expand opportunities for states to seek flexibility, waivers, or demonstration authority under federal public assistance programs for the purpose of reducing barriers to work and supporting earned income advancement.

Who sponsors KY HR 126?

W. Williams, S. Heavrin are the primary sponsors of KY HR 126.

Description

Urge the Congress of the United States and the relevant federal agencies to expand opportunities for states to seek flexibility, waivers, or demonstration authority under federal public assistance programs for the purpose of reducing barriers to work and supporting earned income advancement.

Introduced
2026-03-24
Latest action
2026-04-01 — adopted by voice vote
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • W. Williamsprimary
  • S. Heavrinprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-01

    adopted by voice vote

    passage

  2. 2026-04-01

    to House Floor

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-04-01

    taken from Rules

  4. 2026-03-27

    2nd reading, to Rules

    reading-2

  5. 2026-03-26

    reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    committee-passage

  6. 2026-03-24

    to Families & Children (H)

    referral-committee

  7. 2026-03-24

    to Committee on Committees (H)

    referral-committee

  8. 2026-03-24

    introduced in House

    introduction

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Related bills

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Official source

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hr126.html

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