Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKentuckyIntroduced
HB 140: AN ACT relating to highway pavement markings.
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HB 140 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to require the Transportation Cabinet conduct a quality assurance check 6 months after each highway pavement marking or other highway paint application; require the Transportation Cabinet repair or reapply the highway pavement markings within 30 days of a failed quality assurance check.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Ensures state infrastructure funds are tied to measurable maintenance performance
- Reduces potential long-term rework costs by identifying failures early
- Provides clear operational standards for contractors
Risks
- Creates mandatory state fiscal expenditure requirements
- Increases administrative and oversight costs for the Transportation Cabinet
- Potentially creates procurement delays if rigid repair timelines collide with contract cycles
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Establishes a transparent performance standard for public infrastructure
- Mandates a quality assurance check for state projects
- Imposes clear, time-bound accountability for repair work
Risks
- Rigid timelines may ignore localized logistical challenges
- Lacks specific public reporting requirements for inspection results
- Increases the compliance burden on state government agencies
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Improves road visibility, reducing the risk of traffic accidents
- Ensures consistent lane delineation during low-light conditions
- Reduces driver confusion through reliable marking maintenance
Risks
- Mandatory repair timelines could disrupt traffic flow if not scheduled carefully
- Could lead to lane closures for inspections on high-traffic routes
- Fixed 30-day window may not account for weather-related repair delays
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Strict 30-day repair requirement may pose significant logistical difficulties for the Transportation Cabinet in regions with adverse weather or limited contractors
Analysis scope
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