Pending Legislation
House Bill 303: Transportation Cabinet Budget
Introduced: Representative Pamela Stevenson (D-043)
Summary: Relates to the Governor recommended Transportation Cabinet budget; details part one operating budget; details part two capital projects budget; details part three funds transfer; details part four Transportation Cabinet budget summary.
Design-Build Impact: The bill’s main design-build impact is that it authorizes 2024- 2026 Biennial Highway Construction Plan project, the Ohio River Crossing, to utilize design-build procurement methods.
Last Action: January 16, 2026: The bill is within the HOUSE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS and REVENUE
Status: In Committee
DBIA Position: Support
DBIA Priority Level: Medium
House Bill 472: Public Contracts
Introduced: Representative Patrick Flannery (R-096)
Summary: Creates new sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, or aluminum used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted.
Design-Build Impact: The bill reaffirms that capital construction projects may be completed on a design-build basis. This further strengthens Kentucky’s already strong design-build, and progressive design-build permissions.
Last Action: January 30, 2026: The bill is within the HOUSE Committee on ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and WORKFORCE INVESTMENT.
Status: In Committee
DBIA Position: Neutral
DBIA Priority Level: Low