HB436 - State Parks Golf Cart Fees for PGA HOPE Graduates
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Summary
Kentucky Governor signed HB436 into law, amending KRS 148.021 to allow PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program graduates and one guest to use golf courses at state parks for golf cart rental fees only. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers during the 2026 Regular Session.
What changed
The legislation amends Kentucky Revised Statutes 148.021 to provide that PGA HOPE program graduates and one accompanying guest are exempt from green fees and other golf course charges at state parks, with the exception of golf cart rental fees which remain applicable. The bill specifically targets military veterans participating in the PGA's HOPE program which provides golf training to wounded veterans.
State park golf course administrators will need to update their fee collection procedures and train staff to identify eligible PGA HOPE graduates. The exemption is limited to golf cart rental fees only, meaning state parks retain revenue from cart rentals while offering the golf activity itself at no charge to program participants.
What to do next
- Update state park golf course fee policies to implement the PGA HOPE graduate discount
- Train golf course staff on the new fee exemption for PGA HOPE graduates and guests
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Kentucky / HB436 Signed by Governor HB436 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-07
AN ACT relating to state parks.
Amend KRS 148.021 to allow PGA HOPE program graduates and 1 guest to use golf courses at state parks for golf cart rental fees only.
Bill Details
State Kentucky
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb436....
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Sponsors
Tom Smith (Rep - R) Adam Moore (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 H signed by Governor 2026-03-26 H delivered to Governor 2026-03-26 H enrolled, signed by President of the Senate 2026-03-26 H enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House 2026-03-26 H received in House 2026-03-25 S 3rd reading, passed 38-0 2026-03-24 S posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026 2026-03-20 S 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill 2026-03-19 S reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar 2026-03-16 S to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) 2026-02-13 S to Committee on Committees (S) 2026-02-13 S received in Senate 2026-02-12 H 3rd reading, passed 94-0 2026-02-11 H posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026 2026-02-11 H 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-02-10 H reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-01-28 H to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) 2026-01-20 H to Committee on Committees (H) 2026-01-20 H introduced in House
Votes
2026-02-12 House: Veto Override RCS# 88 Yea: 94 Nay: 0 2026-03-25 Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4005 Yea: 38 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-20 H Committee On Committees 2026-01-28 H Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection 2026-02-11 H Rules 2026-02-13 S Committee on Committees 2026-03-16 S Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection 2026-03-20 S Rules
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Amusements And Recreations Parks and Shrines Tourism Fees Veterans Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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