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CHAPTER 173
( HB 1 )
AN ACT relating to government agencies, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
Section 1. Notwithstanding KRS 141.020(2)(a)2., the appropriations contained in this section are
supported solely by funds from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account established by KRS 48.705 and shall not be
identified as GF appropriations when certifying the reduction conditions pursuant to KRS 141.020(2)(a)5. and (d)2.
to 5.
There is hereby appropriated General Fund moneys in the amount of $203,500,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024,
$1,517,150,400 in fiscal year 2024-2025, and $1,018,952,900 in fiscal year 2025-2026 from the Budget Reserve
Trust Fund Account established by KRS 48.705 to support the following one-time appropriations:
(1) $100,000 in each fiscal year to the Department of Military Affairs budget unit to be distributed to the
Kentucky Air National Guard to provide care for the special tactics squadron canines;
(2) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs budget unit to be
distributed to Kentucky Valor to support services to veterans;
(3) $750,000 in each fiscal year to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs budget unit to be distributed to
HBOT for Kentucky Vets to support hyperbaric oxygen treatment services to veterans;
(4) $75,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to support the
Kentucky WWATERS program or the Emergency Kentucky Water or Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or
Economically Restrained Systems Fund;
(5) $5,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed to
the Crittenden-Livingston County Water District to support expansion of capacities to support regional needs;
(6) $13,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Guthrie to support construction of a wastewater treatment center;
(7) $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Adairville to support construction of a wastewater treatment center;
(8) $3,900,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Lewisburg to support construction of a wastewater treatment processing center and water
lines;
(9) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Edmonson County Water District to support the installation of a water line and booster pumping
station;
(10) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Edmonson County Water District to support operations and federal matching dollars if federal funds
become available;
(11) $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Allen County Water District to support water mains that will loop into the Highway 101 service
area;
(12) $2,800,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Franklin County Fiscal Court to support the Forks of Elkhorn sanitary sewer extension;
(13) $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Gateway Area Development District to support a regional water project;
(14) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Albany to support reduction and water loss;
(15) $1,933,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Booneville to support the Booneville Water Line Replacement Phase 3 project; ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2
(16) $681,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed
to the Martin County Water and Sanitation District to support the purchase and installation of a water tank;
(17) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Martin County Water and Sanitation District to support the purchase and installation of water
meters;
(18) $2,600,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Evarts to support a new water storage tank, clear well, and water line replacement;
(19) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Jenkins to extend water and sewer infrastructure to the Raven Rock Resort;
(20) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Beattyville for water and sewer expansion near the Red River Gorge;
(21) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Campton for water and sewer expansion near the Red River Gorge;
(22) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Stanton for water and sewer expansion near the Red River Gorge;
(23) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Powell Valley for water and sewer expansion near the Red River Gorge;
(24) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Beach Fork for water and sewer expansion near the Red River Gorge;
(25) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to Booneville Water and Sewer District for a water telemetry system;
(26) $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to Jackson County Water Association for expansion of water lines;
(27) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Jackson County Water Association for extension of a 10-inch water line along KY Highway 30;
(28) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Williamsburg for water and wastewater extensions to the Kentucky Splash Campground and
surrounding areas;
(29) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Corbin Utilities Commission for sewer line extensions;
(30) $1,400,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Corbin Utilities Commission for KY-1232 sewer extension;
(31) $1,100,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Knox County Fiscal Court for replacement of the Stinking Creek water tank;
(32) $650,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed
to the Knox County Fiscal Court for rehabilitation of the water tank at the Tri-County Industrial Park;
(33) $800,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed
to the City of Barbourville for replacement of the Canon Water Tank;
(34) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Manchester for emergency repair of the water intake;
(35) $8,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Woodford County Fiscal Court to support a wastewater project in conjunction with the Frankfort
Plant Board;
(36) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Springfield to expand the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant;
(37) $10,050,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Spencer County Fiscal Court to update the wastewater treatment facility in conjunction with the
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(38) $25,618,500 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Maysville to support the Maysville Long-Term Control Plan;
(39) $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Guthrie to support the Guthrie Wastewater Treatment Plant;
(40) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the Sanitation District 1 of Northern Kentucky to support consent decree remediation;
(41) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be distributed
to the City of Taylor Mill to study sewer expansion on Locust Pike;
(42) $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Adairville to construct a wastewater treatment center;
(43) $3,900,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Lewisburg to construct water lines and a wastewater treatment center;
(44) $7,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Georgetown for various wastewater infrastructure projects for Georgetown Municipal Water
and Sewer Service;
(45) $50,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
Louisville Metro Government for the revitalization of downtown Louisville to include these projects:
(a) The Belvedere;
(b) Community Care Campus;
(c) LOUMED Campus;
(d) Louisville Gardens;
(e) Downtown Vacant Lot Revitalization; and
(f) Butchertown Sports District;
(46) $10,300,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $1,700,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for
Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Pikeville Medical Center for the upgrades of the facilities to
include these projects:
(a) Expansion of the psychiatric and mental health ward;
(b) Renovation of the intensive care unit;
(c) Renovation of the obstetrics/labor/delivery ward; and
(d) Renovation of the obstetrics operating room;
(47) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to support Lexington’s Transformational Housing
Affordability Partnership;
(48) $12,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the City of Ashland to construct a new conference center complex;
(49) $6,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
Appalachian Regional Healthcare to construct a cancer treatment center in the City of Middlesboro;
(50) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $115,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for
Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Kenton County Fiscal Court and deployed through the
Northern Kentucky Port Authority to plan, design, and construct a Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence
in the City of Covington in partnership with Northern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky;
(51) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Hickman County Fiscal Court to support upgrades and enhancements to the park;
(52) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Paducah to support the Build Ready Grant for the City of Paducah Infrastructure project; ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4
(53) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Kevil Rural Fire Department to support upgrades and enhancements for the Kevil Fire Station;
(54) $725,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Carlisle County Fiscal Court to support upgrades and enhancements to the park;
(55) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local
Government budget unit to be distributed to the Cayce Fire Department to support facility upgrades and
enhancements;
(56) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Mayfield to support the demolition and removal of the Hall’s Hotel;
(57) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Kuttawa Fire Department to support enhancements to the station;
(58) $1,700,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Marshall County Fiscal Court to install a package wastewater treatment plant at the Aurora
Wastewater Treatment Plant;
(59) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Caldwell County Fiscal Court to support a roof repair at the Caldwell County Courthouse;
(60) $330,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the YMCA of Owensboro to support ongoing operations and additional programming;
(61) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Family Wellness Center - Ohio County to support a new pool filtration system;
(62) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Logan County Fiscal Court to support upgrades and equipment for county and city parks;
(63) $1,750,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Todd County Fiscal Court to support upgrades and equipment for county and city parks and the
high school technology center;
(64) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Crofton to support upgrades and equipment for the city park;
(65) $250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Core of Scottsville and Allen County, Inc. to support the construction of a community center;
(66) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the T.J. Samson Community Hospital to support the build out of the third floor pavilion;
(67) $4,300,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Louisville Orchestra to support ongoing operations and programming;
(68) $400,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Kentucky Science Center to support ongoing operations and program enhancements;
(69) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to support the education center and
museum;
(70) $2,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Kentucky College of Arts and Design to support ongoing operations and programming;
(71) $4,550,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the City of Campbellsville to support raw and finished water transmission upgrades;
(72) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Monticello to support economic development initiatives;
(73) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Bluegrass Land Conservancy to provide the match for a federal grant;
(74) $2,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
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(75) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Berea to support the Kenway Street expansion;
(76) $2,367,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $2,300,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for
Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the Rockcastle County Fiscal Court to support a recreational
complex;
(77) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Bourbon County Fiscal Court to support the development of a community park;
(78) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Paris to support the transfer station relocation;
(79) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Clark County Fiscal Court to support a water project;
(80) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Nicholas County Fiscal Court to support the purchase and installation of an industrial fire pumper;
(81) $300,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to Compose Arts to support Thy Will Be Done Productions statewide;
(82) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Russell County Fiscal Court to support the Russell County Library Community Development
Center project;
(83) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Owsley County Fiscal Court to support the Sturgeon Creek Bridge project;
(84) $2,400,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Knox County Fiscal Court to support the Knox County Sports Complex project;
(85) $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the City of Pineville to support construction, renovation, and water expansion of the Pineville Courthouse Square;
(86) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Jackson County Fiscal Court to support the Jackson County Park development project;
(87) $3,400,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Leslie County Fiscal Court to support a gas line project;
(88) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Knott County Fiscal Court to support a water project;
(89) $3,800,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Harlan County Fiscal Court to support the Harlan County Wellness and Recreation Center;
(90) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Greenup County Fiscal Court to support the purchase of ambulances and the renovation of the
Emergency Management Services headquarters and training facility;
(91) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Russell County Fiscal Court to support a hospital expansion;
(92) $3,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Louisville Metro Government for Louisville Parks and Recreation to support the Shawnee Outdoor Learning
Center;
(93) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to Mercy Chefs, Inc. to support expansion of services in Kentucky;
(94) $135,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of McDaniels for a community ballpark project;
(95) $850,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Perryville for the restoration of the Dye House on the grounds of the Perryville Battlefield; ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6
(96) $11,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Mercer County Fiscal Court for the Wilkinson Farm Mega Site;
(97) $1,100,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Owensboro Museum of Science and History for building infrastructure;
(98) $500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
Partners for Rural Impact to secure federal grant funding;
(99) $50,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
Ballard County Fiscal Court to support the Ballard-Carlisle County Public Library;
(100) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Lincoln County Fiscal Court for the Lincoln Civic Center project;
(101) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Hardin County Fiscal Court for the Elizabethtown Parks and Trails Conservancy;
(102) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Menifee County Fiscal Court for new athletic fields at the Menifee County Community Park;
(103) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Bath County Fiscal Court for youth baseball fields;
(104) $500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Harlan County Fiscal Court for Backroads of Appalachia;
(105) $1,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Pulaski County Fiscal Court for the Connect Community Village;
(106) $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local
Government budget unit to be distributed to the Lake Cumberland Area Development District for a regional training
center;
(107) $150,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $350,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local
Government budget unit to be distributed to the Taylor County Fiscal Court for rural economic development
initiatives in conjunction with Campbellsville University;
(108) $1,265,500 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Washington County Fiscal Court for natural gas infrastructure upgrades;
(109) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Murray to purchase a firetruck;
(110) $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Kenton County Fiscal Court for SparkHaus;
(111) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Kenton County Fiscal Court for Brownfield site readiness;
(112) $60,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed
to the Breckenridge County Fiscal Court for the Joseph Holt Home;
(113) $100,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $259,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local
Government budget unit to be distributed to the Webster County Fiscal Court for the Webster County Park Welcome
Center;
(114) $150,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Henderson County Fiscal Court for the Harbor House;
(115) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky for the West Louisville Opportunity Center;
(116) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Leslie County Fiscal Court for the Leeco Park Project;
(117) $460,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
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(118) $1,272,500 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $600,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local
Government budget unit to be distributed to the City of Beattyville for the Radio Read Meter Replacement Project;
(119) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the McCreary County Heritage Foundation for the Stearns Revitalization Project;
(120) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Laurel County Fiscal Court for regional fair grounds;
(121) $150,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame for facility upgrades;
(122) $100,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Fayette County Fiscal Court to support The Nest in Lexington;
(123) $125,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Harlan County Fiscal Court to support construction of the KY 160 Black Mountain Roadside
Overlook;
(124) $945,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $925,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local
Government budget unit to be distributed to the Letcher County Fiscal Court to support the Fleming-Neon Rising
initiative;
(125) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Letcher County Fiscal Court to support the renovation of the City of Whitesburg’s historic Daniel
Boone Hotel;
(126) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Johnson County Fiscal Court to support the operations of the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing
Institute;
(127) $2,950,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Taylor County Fiscal Court to support the Taylor County Community Development Project;
(128) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Adair County Fiscal Court to support the revitalization of the Historic Adair County Courthouse;
(129) $250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Allen County Fiscal Court to support construction of a Community Center with the Core of
Scottsville;
(130) $1,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Booneville for city renovations;
(131) $1,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Owsley County Fiscal Court for land acquisition;
(132) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Owsley County Fiscal Court for a homeless initiative;
(133) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Williamsburg for the RV campground and water park;
(134) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Corbin for a tourism initiative;
(135) $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Whitley County Fiscal Court for corrections-related renovations;
(136) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Barbourville for the completion of the City Hall and EMS buildings;
(137) $8,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Knox County Fiscal Court for a new County Administrative Office;
(138) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Knox County Fiscal Court for RV park upgrades; ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 8
(139) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Clay County Fiscal Court for construction of a Multi-Purpose Building;
(140) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to 1CC for various economic development projects;
(141) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Barren County Fiscal Court for multi-county regional projects;
(142) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Hart County Fiscal Court for various projects;
(143) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Green County Fiscal Court for employment stabilization and workforce development;
(144) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Green County Fiscal Court for various projects;
(145) $301,400 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Warren County Fiscal Court for beautification of the I-65 corridor;
(146) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to Save Our Appalachian Region for remote talent attraction;
(147) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Paducah to complete a federally funded Build Grant project;
(148) $1,250,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Covington Life Science Center for equipment and facilities;
(149) $500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the City of Covington for Covington Partners for violence prevention efforts;
(150) $1,250,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Louisville Metro Government for the Jefferson Memorial Forest;
(151) $3,750,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Campbell County Fiscal Court for the General James Taylor Park;
(152) $11,250,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Frankfort to support construction of the Frankfort Convention Center subject to funding the
project balance of $22,500,000;
(153) $750,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Louisville Metro Government for the Grand Lyric Theater;
(154) $10,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to the
Jessamine County Fiscal Court to support maintenance of the High Bridge Fire House;
(155) $300,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Jessamine County Fiscal Court to support infrastructure and utilities for the Enterprise Industrial Park;
(156) $367,500 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Jessamine County Fiscal Court to support various projects at the John Preece Park;
(157) $11,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the Kentucky Cattleman’s Association for the construction of the Livestock Innovation Center at the University of
Kentucky C. Oran Little Research Farm;
(158) $2,350,000 in each fiscal year to the Department of Local Government budget unit to be distributed to
the City of Pikeville to support various infrastructure projects at Bear Mountain;
(159) $8,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center to support the addition to the building;
(160) $200,000,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Department of Agriculture budget unit to support
matching funds under the Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation Program. Notwithstanding
KRS 147A.158(3)(b), no more than $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 shall be used for administrative expenses.
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(161) $100,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Agriculture budget unit to distribute to the
Western Kentucky State Fair to support facilities and operations;
(162) $25,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority budget unit to be applied to
the unfunded pension liability of the State Police Retirement Systems pension fund. These funds shall only be
distributed on a monthly basis and shall not be distributed until the system has certified that the previous month’s
distribution has been invested;
(163) $50,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority budget unit to be applied to
the unfunded pension liability of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System Nonhazardous pension fund. These
funds shall only be distributed on a monthly basis and shall not be distributed until the system has certified that the
previous month’s distribution has been invested;
(164) $40,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Teachers’ Retirement System budget unit to be applied to the
unfunded actuarially accrued liability of the pension fund. These funds shall only be distributed on a monthly basis
and shall not be distributed until the system has certified that the previous month’s distribution has been invested;
(165) $3,550,000 in each fiscal year to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be
distributed to the Butler County School District to support upgrades, renovations, and enhancements to the district’s
facilities;
(166) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be
distributed to the Logan County School District to support technology center upgrades and equipment;
(167) $3,500,000 in each fiscal year to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be
distributed to the Lincoln County School District to support upgrades, renovations, and enhancements to the district’s
facilities;
(168) $3,500,000 in each fiscal year to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be
distributed to the Garrard County School District to support upgrades, renovations, and enhancements to the district’s
facilities;
(169) $7,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be
distributed to the Christian County School District to support construction of athletic fields at the new high school
location;
(170) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the School Facilities Construction Commission budget unit to be
distributed to the McCreary County School District for middle school and high school campus road construction;
(171) $5,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Rural Housing Trust Fund established in KRS
198A.744;
(172) $50,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Economic Development budget unit to support approved mega-
development projects of at least $10,000,000, with an exception for certain economic development projects as
recommended by the Cabinet based on unique conditions of the county where the project may occur, including but
not limited to the population, per capita income, or county wages that are lower than the median for the state;
(173) $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to support the
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Loan Pool. The appropriation contained in this subsection shall
be used to provide funding to Hardin and Warren Counties, communities experiencing significant economic
development growth due to announced projects with investments exceeding $2,000,000,000 for supporting critical
infrastructure improvements, such as water and sewer requirements, for continued economic development. Assistance
may be in the form of a loan with the ability for forgiveness due to meeting negotiated requirements related to
increased economic development for the community;
(174) $35,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Economic Development budget unit to support development
projects. These funds shall be allocated in accordance with the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024.
The Cabinet for Economic Development may retain $100,000 of this appropriation for administrative expenses,
including $75,000 to reimburse the Kentucky Association for Economic Development for technical support and
evaluation services;
(175) $35,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to support capital
improvements at Kentucky Commercial Airports in the following allocations:
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(b) $5,000,000 for the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport;
(c) $20,000,000 for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport;
(d) $2,500,000 for the Barkley Regional Airport; and
(e) $2,500,000 for the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport;
(176) $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Economic Development budget unit to be distributed to the
Shelby County Fiscal Court to support economic development for an energy development project. The funds shall be
contingent on the approval by the 2025 General Assembly;
(177) $62,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to be distributed to
RGL Regional Industrial Development Authority for the purchase of real property. The land shall be used only for
purposes approved by the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Kentucky Economic Development Finance
Authority;
(178) $1,364,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to be distributed to the
Bell County Fiscal Court to support the development of the industrial park;
(179) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Economic Development budget unit to be allocated to the
Leitchfield-Grayson County Airport to purchase acreage for the expansion of runways to promote economic growth;
(180) $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Economic Development budget unit to be allocated to the
Louisville Botanical Gardens;
(181) $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Operations and Support Services budget unit in the
Department of Education to purchase automated external defibrillators for public schools;
(182) $500,000 in each fiscal year to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Education
and Labor Cabinet to be distributed to the Boys & Girls Clubs Kentucky Alliance to support workforce readiness and
academic programs;
(183) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund established by
KRS 146.570;
(184) $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to the General Operations budget unit in Libraries and Archives to be
distributed to the Louisville Free Public Library to support enhancements and operations at the Fern Creek Library;
(185) $10,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Workforce Development budget unit to be distributed to
Kentuckiana Works to support workforce development programming;
(186) $62,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Medicaid Benefits budget unit to support ongoing needs of
the Medicaid benefits program;
(187) $10,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
budget unit to be distributed to the Barren River Area Development District to develop and implement a regional
substance use disorder services pilot program as provided in paragraphs (a) to (d) of this subsection. The pilot
program shall:
(a) Provide substance use treatment services;
(b) Have a regional focus encompassing the counties included in the BRADD service region;
(c) Include the appropriate organizations and entities involved in the delivery of substance use disorder
stabilization and treatment services in the region; and
(d) Assess community needs and available resources for substance use prevention and treatment services in
the region.
The Barren River Area Development District shall hold no less than four meetings during the 2024-2025 fiscal
year in the affected communities to allow for public input and comment on the construction of any facilities and
services to be offered using the funds appropriated in this subsection. No more than $500,000 of appropriated funds
may be used to support the facilitation of the public community meetings. BRADD shall provide a report on the
outcomes of the pilot project including the number of individuals served, the types and number of community
partners, the types and location of services provided, any capital constructions projects included in the pilot program,
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(188) $450,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
budget unit to be distributed to the Wendell Foster Aquatic Therapy Center to support aquatic therapy services for
individuals with intellectual and development disabilities;
(189) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and
Intellectual Disabilities budget unit to be distributed to the Daviess County Fiscal Court for the Friends of Sinners
Men’s Facility;
(190) $1,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual
Disabilities budget unit to be distributed to Letcher County Fiscal Court for the Transitioning from Recovery to
Society program;
(191) $30,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Community Based Services budget unit to be distributed to
the Home of the Innocents for the expansion of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. The funds shall not be
distributed unless an equal match is provided by the Home of the Innocents;
(192) $6,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Community Based Services budget unit to be distributed to the
Life Learning Center to support an integrated pathway to treatment, rehabilitation, and community reintegration in
partnership with Odyssey, Inc.;
(193) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Community Based Services budget unit to be distributed to
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky to support ongoing operations;
(194) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Community Based Services to be distributed
to Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky to support the Upstream Academy;
(195) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Community Based Services budget unit to be distributed to
Buckhorn Children and Family Services to support ongoing operations;
(196) $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Community Based Services budget unit to be distributed to Ramey
Estep Homes to support ongoing operations;
(197) $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Community Based Services budget unit to be distributed to
the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky to support ongoing operations;
(198) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Community Based Services budget unit to
support campus completion for the Harbor House of Louisville;
(199) $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund established in
KRS 211.595 to support the families of Kentucky’s pediatric cancer patients;
(200) $1,250,000 in each fiscal year to the Justice Administration budget unit to be distributed to Operation
UNITE to support ongoing operations;
(201) $8,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Council on Postsecondary Education budget unit to be distributed
to Appalachian Regional Healthcare to establish a psychiatric residency program to serve eastern Kentucky;
(202) $12,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Eastern Kentucky University budget unit to support the aviation
program;
(203) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Eastern Kentucky University budget unit for the Eastern
Scholar House Program expansion;
(204) $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Morehead State University budget unit for the advancement,
development, and implementation of new space science satellites for the University’s space science program;
(205) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Murray State University budget unit for construction,
renovation, and operations for the University’s cybersecurity program;
(206) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Murray State
University budget unit to construct a facility for the veterinary technician program;
(207) $20,000,000 in each fiscal year to the University of Kentucky budget unit to be invested as a quasi-
endowment by the University. The interest earned on the investment shall be used for the Center for Applied Energy
Research’s administration and support of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority and the Energy
Planning and Inventory Commission; ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 12
(208) $12,500,000 in each fiscal year to the University of Louisville budget unit to be distributed to the
University of Louisville Health System for cancer care, research, screening, and educational programs at the Center
for Rural Cancer Education and Research;
(209) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the University of Louisville budget unit to support
construction, renovation, and operations for the University’s cybersecurity program;
(210) $5,300,000 in each fiscal year to the University of Louisville budget unit for the Kentucky
Manufacturing Extension Partnership;
(211) $900,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the University of Louisville budget unit to be distributed to the
Rural Dental Outreach Program;
(212) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Western Kentucky University budget unit to support
operations for the University’s Innovation Campus program;
(213) $2,200,000 in each fiscal year to the Western Kentucky University budget unit to be distributed to the
LifeWorks Transition Academy and Bridge Program;
(214) $1,400,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System budget
unit to be distributed to the Western Kentucky Community and Technical College to support aviation programs;
(215) $18,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission budget unit for facility
upgrades to be allocated as follows:
(a) $2,500,000 for the renovation of the restaurant;
(b) $15,000,000 for the replacement of competition barns and stalls;
(c) $7,000,000 for the renovation of entertainment pavilions;
(d) $5,000,000 for the replacement of campground sites and bathhouse;
(e) $1,500,000 for a maintenance pool; and
(f) $5,000,00 for the renovation of the International Museum of the Horse;
(216) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage
Cabinet to be distributed to the International Bluegrass Music Museum, Inc. to support the Bluegrass Capital
Initiative;
(217) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage
Cabinet to be distributed to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky to support the relocation of the museum;
(218) $200,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage
Cabinet to be distributed to the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission to provide matching funds to purchase
playground equipment at Lake Malone State Park;
(219) $400,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage
Cabinet to be distributed to the National Quilt Museum to support a roof replacement project;
(220) $720,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage
Cabinet budget unit to support Trail Town grants not to exceed $30,000;
(221) $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Secretary budget unit in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage
Cabinet to be distributed to the East Kentucky Heritage Foundation for construction of cabins at the Raven Rock
Resort;
(222) $100,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Parks budget unit to be distributed to the Dream Big Burnside
Authority to support a feasibility study for the development of a lodge and other amenities at General Burnside Island
State Park;
(223) $6,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Center for the Arts budget unit to be distributed to the
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts to support facility renovations;
(224) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2023-2024 to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to be distributed to the Paducah-McCracken Riverport Authority to support the
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(225) $7,500,000 in each fiscal year to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet to improve public riverports within Kentucky. Each existing public riverport shall receive
$750,000 in each fiscal year for construction and maintenance as authorized by KRS 65.520 and for eligible use as
described in KRS 174.210(3), and no local match shall be required. Any remaining balance shall be distributed at the
Transportation Cabinet Secretary's discretion and may be disbursed to riverport authorities for existing and
developing riverports. Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any portion of these funds that have not been expended by the
end of fiscal year 2024-2025 shall not lapse and shall carry forward into fiscal year 2025-2026;
(226) $1,300,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the General Administration and Support budget unit in the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to be distributed to the Owensboro Riverport Authority to support the construction
of the Owensboro riverport waterline loop;
(227) $10,600,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Aviation budget unit in the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet to support grants of $200,000 to each General Aviation airport provided that the recipient
shall have an automated dependent surveillance broadcast system installed at the airport in order to automate the
tracking of aircraft operations and reporting. If a recipient does not have an automated dependent surveillance
broadcast system, these grant funds may be used to purchase a system;
(228) $600,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Aviation budget unit in the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet to be distributed to the Danville-Boyle County Airport for the Stuart-Powell Field;
(229) $7,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department of Highways budget unit in the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet to implement the Short Line Infrastructure Preservation Pilot Project. The Cabinet shall
coordinate with and make grants to Class II and Class III railroads to preserve and enhance existing rail lines and
corridors, retain existing rail-served industries, and attract new industries, and preserve and modernize Kentucky’s
rail system. Funds from the pilot project shall be used for the purpose of leveraging state matching dollars in
partnership with participating railroads for the railroad federal grant applications, equipment, construction,
reconstruction, improvement, or rehabilitation of rail facilities or engineering work associated with capital projects.
No funds shall be expended from the pilot project unless matched with non-state funds equaling at least 50 percent of
the total amount for any individual project. No single project shall receive more than $2,000,000 in grant funds from
the pilot project. Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any portion of these funds that have not been expended by the end of
fiscal year 2024-2025 shall not lapse and shall carry forward into fiscal year 2025-2026. The Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet shall submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint
Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by September 1, 2025, detailing the disbursement of funds in this
subsection;
(230) $7,500,000 in each fiscal year to the Department of Highways budget unit in the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet to implement the Industrial Access and Safety Improvement Pilot Project. The Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the Cabinet for Economic Development, shall review project proposals
and the benefits provided in Kentucky. Projects must provide one or more of the following applicable economic
development and safety improvement benefits:
(a) Provide Kentucky communities and industries with transportation options, connectivity, and
opportunities;
(b) Enhance rail line corridors to increase on-time performance; and
(c) Improve rail services to existing industries and encourage investment in the Commonwealth;
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shall coordinate with and make grants to eligible freight railroads
operating in the Commonwealth, as well as to any Railroad Authority, Port Authority, rail-served industries, and
Industrial and Economic Development Authority Board to expand rail access, enhance the marketability of available
industrial sites, increase job creation and capital investment, and increase safety. Funds from the pilot project shall be
used for equipment, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or rehabilitation of rail facilities or engineering work
associated with capital projects. No funds shall be expended from the pilot project unless matched with non-state
funds equaling at least 50 percent of the total amount for any individual project. No single project shall receive more
than $2,000,000 in grant funds from the pilot project. No one entity shall be eligible to receive more than 25 percent
of total program funds in a fiscal year. Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any portion of these funds that have not been
expended by the end of fiscal year 2024-2025 shall not lapse and shall carry forward into fiscal year 2025-2026. The
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shall submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint
Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by September 1, 2025, detailing the disbursement of funds in this
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(231) $250,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $200,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of
Highways budget unit in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to support the State Supported Construction Program
and select construction projects within the 2024-2026 Biennial Highway Construction Program. The select
construction projects are identified for industrial development, economic and quality improvement, or located in
counties that are projected to have the largest change in total population in both numeric and percentage gain.
Notwithstanding KRS 45.299, these funds shall not lapse and shall carry forward;
(232) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the City of Covington for infrastructure at the Covington Central Riverfront site;
(233) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Emergency and Targeted Investment Fund established by
KRS 157.618; and
(234) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department for Local Government budget unit to be
distributed to the Edmonson County Fiscal Court to provide an emergency infrastructure grant. This grant will
require a local match of at least $1,000,000.
Section 2. Notwithstanding KRS 15.470, the appropriations contained in this section are supported solely
by funds from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund established by KRS 15.430.
There is hereby appropriated Restricted Funds in the amount of $56,395,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to
support the following one-time appropriations:
(1) $50,000,000 to the Criminal Justice Training budget unit to construct to the Western Kentucky Law
Enforcement Training Academy in the City of Madisonville. The Department shall collaborate with the City of
Madisonville to plan, design, and construct the training academy; and
(2) $6,395,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the State Police budget unit to purchase lab equipment
consisting of:
(a) One mobile DNA response unit;
(b) One single nucleotide polymorphism instrument, including validation services and testing kits;
(c) Six GS/MC detector instruments;
(d) One 3-D firearm imaging system;
(e) Two gas chromatography/mass spectrometry instruments;
(f) Two GC/MS/FID instruments;
(g) One scanning electron microscope;
(h) 240 intoxilyzer instruments;
(i) One time-of-flight mass spectrometer; and
(j) 15 laboratory fleet vehicles.
Section 3. Whereas the provisions of this Act provide ongoing support for state government agencies and
their functions, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the
Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
Vetoed in Part and Overridden April 12, 2024.