HB 166 KY

Introduced

AN ACT relating to disaster resiliency.

KY · session 2026RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 7, 2026

Latest action (Jan 14, 2026) to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to establish the position of chief resiliency officer, appointed by the Governor, to lead disaster preparedness and resiliency efforts; amend KRS 39A.070 to include cooperation with chief resiliency officer in the powers, responsibility, and duties of the director of the Division of Emergency Management.

Sponsors (2)

L. Burke Democratic · primary
A. Gentry Democratic · primary

Action history (3)

Jan 7, 2026 introduced in House · lower
Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
Jan 14, 2026 to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · lower

Subjects

Disasters And Recovery EffortsGovernorMilitary Affairs And Civil DefensePublic Officers And EmployeesPublic SafetyState Agencies

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