2026 Regular Session
Retiree Supplemental Payment Update (as of April 1)
HB 500 (Executive Branch/State Budget Bill) was passed by the General Assembly on April 1 and has been sent to the Governor. The final version of the bill did not include language providing a supplemental payment for CERS, KERS or SPRS retirees.
At this point in session, no bills have been passed that would provide a supplemental payment for retirees.
Week 13 Highlights (March 31-April 1)
Nine tracked bills saw activity this week:
HB 500 (Executive Branch/State Budget Bill) : The final version includes additional funding ($78 million in Fiscal Year 2027) for the KERS Nonhazardous Pension to reduce the unfunded pension liability. The bill does not include a supplemental payment for retirees.
HB 220 (Pension Spiking): The House refused to concur with Senate changes. At this point, the differences must be reconciled by a conference committee and are subject to approval by both chambers.
HB 567 (Open Records): This bill passed the Senate with Committee Substitute 1 and Floor Amendments 5 and 2 (title). It now goes back to the House for consideration.
SB 70 (Public Pension Oversight Board): This bill is posted for Passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for April 14.
SB 124 (Sick Leave for School District Personnel): This bill is posted for Passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for April 14. The House added six amendments; Senate concurrence will be required for final passage.
SB 183 (Proxy Advisor Services): The Governor vetoed this bill on March 27; however, the General Assembly overrode the veto on March 31.
The following bills were passed by the General Assembly and delivered to the Governor:
- HB 213 (Reemployment of Retired Police Officers)
- HB 500 (Executive Branch/State Budget Bill)
- HB 642 (Teachers' Retirement System)
- SB 102 (Kentucky State Police)
KPPA is tracking 39 retirement-related bills:
Key Dates for the Remainder of Session
April 2-April 13 Veto Recess: The General Assembly has adjourned until Tuesday, April 14 for the Veto Recess while the Governor reviews bills that have made it through the process. The Governor may sign a bill to show his approval, allow a bill to become law without a signature, or veto the bill. The Governor has line-item veto power for bills that contain appropriations. This means that the Governor can veto entire appropriations or language provisions included in the budget bill.
April 14-15: Last two days of session. Legislators can override any vetoes the Governor made.
April 15 Sine Die: General Assembly adjourns.
View the full calendar here: 2026 Regular Session Calendar
2025 Regular Session
Four retirement-related bills passed during the 2025 Regular Session: two affect specific members and two affect administrative processes. You can read our complete summary here .
Law changes affecting members are typically based on specific membership details, such as participation date, benefit tier, and hazardous or nonhazardous service credit. To see your retirement account summary, log in or register at MyRetirement.ky.gov.
Legislative Tracking
During legislative sessions, KPPA tracks proposed legislation of importance to the systems and their members as the legislation moves through the process.
We provide an overview of the most significant bills and resolutions passed this Session that will have an impact on the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).
If you're interested in the legislative process you can always watch committee meetings and the proceedings of both chambers
live on KET or on the Legislative Research Commission (LRC)'s
YouTube channel.
You can click below to see a graphic showing the legislative process in the Kentucky General Assembly.
These legislative summaries are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice regarding the legislative meaning, purpose, intent, application or administration of a particular statutory change.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the impact of a particular piece of legislation, please contact the Legislative Research Commission or a qualified attorney. If you have questions regarding your Kentucky Public Pensions Authority benefits, please contact us by
email;or by telephone at (800) 928-4646.
Public Pension Oversight Board Materials
The Public Pension Oversight Board assists the General Assembly with its review, analysis, and oversight of the administration, benefits, investments, funding, laws and administrative regulations, and legislation pertaining to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.