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{"bill_id":1141651,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"AN ACT relating to gang violence.","description":"Amend KRS 506.120 to remove language related to \"criminal gang syndicate;\" repeal KRS 506.135 relating to definitions, 506.140 relating to criminal gang recruitment, 506.150 relating to criminal gang activity or recruitment, 506.160, relating to minimum service of sentence for defendant acting as a member of a criminal gang KRS 506.170 relating to enhancement of penalty for conviction for criminal gang related felonies, KRS 506.180 relating to cause of action by victim of criminal gang incident, and KRS 506.190 relating to criminal gang-related property subject to forfeiture; amend KRS 532.080 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB50/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb50.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141652,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"AN ACT relating to District Court.","description":"Amend KRS 24A.120 to raise the threshold for civil cases within the jurisdiction of District Court from $5,000 to $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB107/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb107.html","sponsor":"Jeff Hoover"},
{"bill_id":1141653,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Robert J. Storer upon the auspicious occasion of his retirement as the Superintendent of the Walton-Verona School District.","description":"Honor Robert J. Storer upon the auspicious occasion of his retirement as the Superintendent of the Walton-Verona School District","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR13/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr13.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141654,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"AN ACT relating to child abuse and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 620.030, relating to the requirement to report child abuse, to delete the clergy-penitent exemption and make any person who intentionally fails to report guilty of a Class D felony; amend KRS 620.050, relating to the reporting of child abuse, to delete the clergy-penitent exemption; provide for severability; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB103/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb103.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1141655,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"AN ACT relating to charitable gaming.","description":"Amend KRS 238.545 to remove some of the restrictions on the frequency with which charity fundraising events may be held at unlicensed facilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 062)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB43/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb43.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1141656,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"AN ACT relating to a youth crossbow deer hunting season.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a statewide youth crossbow deer hunting season; define terms; require the statewide youth crossbow deer hunting season to take place each year on the same dates established by the department for the statewide archery deer hunting season; require participants to comply with all statewide deer hunting requirements, including supervision requirements for youth deer hunters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Tourism & Outdoor Recreation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB54/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb54.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1141657,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"AN ACT relating to certified law enforcement telecommunicators and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to allow law enforcement telecommunicators who are certified pursuant to KRS 15.530 to 15.590 and are employed on a full-time basis to receive the KLEFP fund training stipend and retirement contribution, and allow the employer to receive the associated administrative expenses, all upon the application and permission of affected bodies; amend KRS 15.460 to increase the cap for administrative expenses from $525,000 to $627,000 to accommodate the increased requisition of administrative expenses from the KLEFP fund; amend KRS 67.760 to allow local government 911 services to expend tax moneys on administrative expenses resulting from the telecommunicators' participation in the training stipend; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB79/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb79.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1141658,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"AN ACT relating to the taxation of admissions for sales and use tax.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to exclude fees paid to enter or participate in a fishing tournament and fees paid for the usage of a boat ramp from the definition of admissions; apply to fees paid on or after July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB29/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb29.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1141659,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging all private health insurance providers doing business in Kentucky to study the potential impacts of implementing programs similar to the Kentucky Employees' Health Plan's Diabetes Value Benefit plan and Diabetes Prevention Program, and to implement similar programs if the results of their studies indicate a likelihood of cost savings or improved client health outcomes.","description":"Urge all private health insurance providers doing business in Kentucky to study the potential impacts of implementing programs similar to the Kentucky Employees' Health Plan's Diabetes Value Benefit plan and Diabetes Prevention Program and to implement similar programs if the results of their studies indicate a likelihood of cost savings or improved client health outcomes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR6/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr6.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141660,"bill_number":"SJR23","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Department for Local Government to examine the feasibility of creating an on-line portal for the payment of local occupational license fees and taxes as a complementary system to the current system of their collection, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Direct the Department for Local Government to conduct a study the feasibility of the creation of an on-line portal for the calculation and payment of local license and occupation taxes, and to suggest any legislative changes that are necessary to implement, operate and fund such an on-line portal; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR23/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr23.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1141661,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"AN ACT relating to distillery local option elections.","description":"Amend KRS 242.1243 to remove the sunset provision for distillery local option elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB116/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb116.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1141662,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7884 to allow KEES funds to be used for qualified workforce training programs; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 186)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB61/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb61.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1141663,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"AN ACT relating to educators.","description":"Amend KRS 161.770 to specify that a board of education must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and any other applicable federal law in placing a teacher or superintendent on leave due to a physical or mental disability; prohibit a board from requesting unnecessary medical information or disclosing any medical information; amend KRS 161.790 to clarify the causes for which a contract of a teacher may be terminated; require an attorney to serve as hearing officer and chairman of the tribunal; remove the lay person from the tribunal; establish selection and training requirements for hearing officers; establish a prehearing conference for motions and mediation; establish tribunal's decision as a recommended order and allow parties to file exceptions to recommended order; allow hearing officer to respond to exceptions by entering original recommended order or an amended order as a final order; limit decisions to upholding or overturning the decision of the superintendent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 030)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB8/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb8.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1141664,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"AN ACT relating to the exemption of certain animal services from sales and use tax.","description":"Amend KRS 139.470 to exempt from sales and use tax pet adoption fees and certain small veterinarian service fees charged by local government animal shelters and nonprofit animal welfare organizations; apply to transactions on or after July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB78/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb78.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1141665,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"AN ACT relating to road safety.","description":"Amend KRS 512.070 to include, as criminal littering, permitting unsafe amounts of mowed grass to remain on a highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB117/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb117.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1141666,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Adrian King Arnold.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Adrian King Arnold.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR30/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr30.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1141667,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Barren County Lions Club.","description":"Honor the Barren County Lions Club.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR21/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr21.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1141668,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"AN ACT relating to racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 6 and 15A to make legislative findings and require racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements for certain legislation and administrative regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB45/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb45.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1141669,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Section 95 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of state officers.","description":"Propose to amend Section 95 of the Constitution of Kentucky to hold the election of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Commissioner of Agriculture, Labor and Statistics in even-numbered years, every four years, beginning in 2028; provide transitional calendar; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection. Provide ballot language.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB5/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb5.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1141670,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of John Edward Collett.","description":"A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of John Edward Collett.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR33/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr33.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141671,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 99, 124, and 144 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to a Judge of the County Court.","description":"Propose to amend Sections 99, 124, and 144 of the Constitution of Kentucky to eliminate the Office of Judge of County Court in urban-county governments; submit to the voters for approval or disapproval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB35/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb35.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141672,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"AN ACT relating to drug treatment and prevention and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to establish the Kentucky addiction prevention, recovery, and enforcement fund; establish administering committee membership; direct all revenues from the Commonwealth related to the drug epidemic to the fund; describe authorized fund expenditures; require fund reporting; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB44/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb44.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1141673,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2019 Regular Session with prayer.","description":"Extend an invitation to the pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2019 Regular Session with prayer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR3/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr3.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1141674,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the federal government to consider leasing federal land for the location of cell phone towers and other communication infrastructure in Kentucky.","description":"Urge the United States Department of Interior, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Department of Defense, and the United States Congress to consider ways to improve communications infrastructure, such as granting leasehold interests in federal land for the location of cell phone towers and other communication infrastructure in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"received in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR4/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr4.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1141675,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"AN ACT relating to public charter schools.","description":"Amend KRS 156.095 to remove references to public charter schools; repeal KRS 160.1590, 160.1591, KRS 160.1592, 160.1593, 160.1594, 160.1595, 160.1596, 160.1597, 160.1598, 160.1599, and 161.141.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB14/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb14.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1141676,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 117.025 to restrict voter registration data from being accessed, modified, or altered by any individual member of the State Board of Election, including the Secretary of the State and his or her staff.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB34/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb34.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1141677,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics.","description":"Amend KRS 11A.211 to require disclosure of executive agency lobbyist compensation. Amend KRS 11A.236 to prohibit executive agency lobbyist compensation contingent on awarding of a government contract or based on a percentage of a government contract awarded.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 074)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB6/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb6.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1141678,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"AN ACT relating to oaths.","description":"Amend KRS 6.072 to require witnesses appearing before a committee, interim committee, statutory committee, subcommittee, commission, or task force of the General Assembly to take an oath prior to giving testimony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB52/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb52.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141679,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"AN ACT relating to corporal physical discipline.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 158.440 to 158.449 to prohibit a person employed by a school district from using corporal physical discipline; amend KRS 158.444 to remove corporal punishment as a form of discipline in a school; amend KRS 199.640 as effective July 1, 2019, to establish that church-related privately operated child-caring agencies or facilities shall not use corporal physical discipline; amend KRS 503.110 to establish that physical force may not be used against a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB82/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb82.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1141680,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"AN ACT relating to kinship and fictive kin care and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 405.023 to establish that the KinCare Support Program shall include respite care for low-income fictive kin caregivers; amend KRS 605.120 to require the establishment and operation of the Kinship and Fictive Kin Care Program that will include monetary provisions for relative and fictive kin caregivers who have permanent custody of a child that shall be at a minimum $300 monthly per child through the age of 18; amend KRS 610.010 to conform; appropriate $17,500,000 in General Fund and $17,500,000 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2019-2020 to the Department for Community Based Services for the Kinship and Fictive Kin Care Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB68/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb68.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1141681,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 42 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to compensation for members of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Section 42 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit members of the General Assembly from receiving legislative pay for a special session that has been called by the Governor because the General Assembly adjourned without passing a state budget; submit to the voters with ballot question.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB19/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb19.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1141682,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"AN ACT relating to kinship and fictive kin care.","description":"Amend KRS 405.023 to establish that the KinCare Support Program shall include respite care for low-income fictive kin caregivers; amend KRS 605.120 to require the establishment of a program for kinship and fictive kin care that will include monetary provisions for relative and fictive kin caregivers who have temporary or permanent custody of a child that shall be at a minimum $300 monthly per child through the age of 18; amend KRS 610.010 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB53/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb53.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141683,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"AN ACT relating to sports wagering and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define \"amateur athletics,\" \"collegiate sports contest,\" \"commission,\" \"principal,\" \"professional sports contest,\" \"sports wager,\" and \"sports wagering\"; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission; establish membership to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; establish the commission’s responsibilities and authority; require the Governor to appoint an executive director and establish the executive director's responsibilities; require the commission to promulgate administrative regulations relating to sports wagering conducted by the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, racing associations licensed under KRS Chapter 230, and other locations; establish licensing fees; prohibit persons from wagering on an event in which they are a participant; establish the sports wagering distribution trust fund and the uses of the fund; establish penalties for tampering with the outcome of a sporting event and wagering on a sporting event by a participant; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to impose an excise tax on sports wagering at 25 percent of net sports wagering receipts; amend KRS 138.1817 to permit the Department of Revenue to work with the commission to restrict licensure in the event that sports wagering taxes are not paid; amend KRS 154A.010 to revise the definition of \"amateur sports contest,\" and to define \"collegiate sports contest,\" \"professional sports contest,\" \"sports wager,\" and \"sports wagering\"; amend KRS 154A.030 to conform and to prohibit the director or family member from being a part owner of a professional team or a board member of a college or university that engages in collegiate sports upon which sports wagers may be placed; amend KRS 154A.050 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.060 to include sports wagering and to include contracts for the purchase of goods and services necessary for sports wagering; require monthly and annual reports to be submitted to the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 154A.063 to permit sports wagering on collegiate and professional sports contests; amend KRS 154A.065 to prohibit accepting sports wagers on the outcomes of contests involving horses; amend KRS 154A.070 to include sports wagering and require contracts to be in accord with administrative regulations of the Lottery Corporation and the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 154A.090 to stipulate that sports wagering retailers aggrieved by a decision of the board may appeal to the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 154A.110 to include sports wagering; stipulate that unclaimed sports wagering prize money be added to the sports wagering distribution trust fund; to prohibit sports wagers from being accepted from members or coaches of professional or collegiate team; amend 154A.120 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.130 to specify net sports wagering receipts collected by lottery to be used for expenses and moneys in excess of expenses shall be dedicated to the sports wagering distribution trust fund; amend KRS 154A.400 to include sports wagering and stipulate the criteria for selecting sports wagering retailers shall be developed in consultation with the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 154A.420 to include sports wagering and permit the Lottery Corporation to require a retailer to establish separate sports wagering electronic funds transfer accounts; amend KRS 154A.430, 154A.440, 154A.600, and 154A.650 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 230.225 to permit the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to oversee sports wagering at licensed racing associations; amend KRS 230.370 to require administrative regulations relating to sports wagering to be developed in consultation with the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt the conduct of sports wagering licensed or permitted under KRS Chapter 239; amend KRS 12.020 to administratively attach the Kentucky Gaming Commission to the Public Protection Cabinet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB23/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb23.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1141684,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"AN ACT relating to mine safety.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 351.010 to 351.194 to require that miners wear clothing with at least 100 square inches of reflective material while in an underground mine and clothing with at least 50 square inches of reflective material at a surface mine site; require that coal operators provide the reflective clothing at no cost to the miner; amend KRS 351.990 to impose civil penalties on an operator of not less than $250 nor more than $500 for the first violation and not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each subsequent violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB33/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb33.html","sponsor":"Chris Harris"},
{"bill_id":1141685,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual harassment.","description":"Create new sections of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 to make it ethical misconduct for a legislator, legislative agent, or employee of the legislative branch to engage in sexual harassment; define \"sexual harassment\" and \"complaint\"; grant the Legislative Ethics Commission jurisdiction to investigate and proceed upon receipt of a complaint from a legislator, legislative agent, or employee of the legislative branch regarding sexual harassment allegedly committed by a legislator, legislative agent, or employee of the legislative branch; require the Legislative Ethics Commission to establish a legislative ethics telephone tip line to allow legislators, legislative agents, or employees of the legislative branch to report complaints of sexual harassment; require the Legislative Ethics Commission, the Legislative Research Commission, and businesses and organizations that employ legislative agents to publicize the existence of the legislative ethics telephone tip line; require the legislative ethics telephone tip line to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the Legislative Ethics Commission providing staff during regular business hours and allowing for recorded messages during nonbusiness hours; require the forwarding of information reported on the legislative ethics telephone tip line to the executive director of the Legislative Ethics Commission or his or her designee on an approved form; require that within 24 hours of the receipt of a complaint the Legislative Ethics Commission executive director make an initial determination as to whether a complaint meets the criteria for consideration and notify the complainant of the determination; provide that the alleged violator shall be notified and given the opportunity to file a written response after receiving a written statement detailing allegations; provide that within seven days of receiving a response or expiration of the deadline for receiving a response from the alleged violator the Legislative Ethics Commission chair, vice chair, and executive director shall interview the complainant, the alleged violator, and any other person with information relevant to the complaint; provide that within 14 business days of completion of the interviews, the Legislative Ethics Commission shall give notice of the status of the complaint and a general statement of applicable law to the complainant and alleged violator; provide that within 30 business days of receipt of a workplace complaint the complaint file shall be closed if the Legislative Ethics Commission chair and vice chair agree that the complaint is resolved or agree that there is no credible allegation of sexual harassment; allow the Legislative Ethics Commission chair and vice chair to refer a complaint to another federal or state agency if they determine that the case does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Legislative Ethics Commission; if the Legislative Ethics Commission chair and vice chair do not agree whether a complaint is resolved but agree that there is a credible allegation of sexual harassment, require the Legislative Ethics Commission enforcement counsel to file a formal complaint, if the conflict cannot be resolved via conference; allow a legislator, legislative agent, or an employee of the legislative branch to file a formal complaint of sexual harassment at any time under KRS 6.686; set forth confidentiality provisions; provide that complainants shall not be subject to reprisal; provide option for complainant or complainant's supervisor to request for transfer while an investigation is ongoing; require the annual reporting of complaints processed using the legislative ethics telephone tip line; provide that nothing prevents a legislator, legislative agent, or legislative branch employee from pursuing other avenues to report complaints of sexual harassment; permit employees who report complaints to seek assistance from the Kentucky Employee Assistance Program or from private health professionals for matters related to workplace complaints; declare that if a provision of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 is designated a misdemeanor or felony, an alleged violation of the provision may be adjudicated by the Legislative Ethics Commission as ethical misconduct; create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to prohibit legislators and legislative employees from using public funds to settle sexual harassment claims; amend KRS 6.686 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB83/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb83.html","sponsor":"Kelly Flood"},
{"bill_id":1141686,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7874, relating to the KEES scholarship program, to change the definition of \"participating institution\" to include an institution that is eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB96/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb96.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1141687,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring retired Radcliff Mayor Mike Weaver.","description":"Honor retired Radcliff Mayor Mike Weaver.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR28/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr28.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1141688,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"AN ACT relating to sibling visitation.","description":"Amend KRS 620.050 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, in the case of siblings removed from their home who are not jointly placed, to provide for frequent visitation or other ongoing interaction between the siblings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 003)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB31/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb31.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141689,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"AN ACT relating to wages.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010, relating to wages, to increase the applicable threshold of employees of retail stores and service industries from $95,000 to $500,000 average annual gross volume of sales for the employer; amend KRS 337.275 to raise the state minimum wage to $8.20 per hour on July 1, 2019, to $9.15 per hour on July 1, 2020, to $10.10 per hour on July 1, 2021, to $11.00 per hour on July 1, 2022, to $12.05 per hour on July 1, 2023, to $13.10 per hour on July 1, 2024, to $13.95 per hour on July 1, 2025, and to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2026, and to raise the state minimum wage for tipped employees to $2.13 per hour on the effective date of the Act, to $3.05 per hour on July 1, 2020, to $3.95 per hour on July 1, 2021, and to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 2022; include anti-preemption language permitting local governments to establish minimum wage ordinances in excess of the state minimum wage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB51/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb51.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141690,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"AN ACT relating to employment schedules.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers to give employees a written good-faith estimate of the employee's work schedule at the time of hire, maintain a voluntary standby list of employees who wish to work additional hours, post weekly work schedules at least seven days in advance, and provide certain rest periods for employees, during which the employee is not scheduled; provide that an employee may identify time limitations for scheduling work hours; establish the rate of compensation to be paid if an employer changes the schedule; set forth unlawful practices; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a penalty for violations of Sections 1 to 8 of this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB41/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb41.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1141691,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"AN ACT relating to public procurement.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 45A to set forth findings of the General Assembly and establish a policy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to promote the Kentucky and United States economies by requiring a preference for iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in Kentucky and the United States; define \"manufactured in Kentucky,\" \"manufactured in the United States,\" and \"United States\"; require preference for iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in Kentucky in construction and maintenance contracts and subcontracts; provide for a waiver of the Kentucky preference requirement; require preference for iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States if the Kentucky waiver is granted; provide for a waiver of the United States preference requirement; establish a short title of \"Kentucky Buy American Act\"; amend KRS 45A.343, 45A.352, 65.027, 162.070, 164A.575, 176.080, and 424.260 to require compliance with the Kentucky Buy American Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB51/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb51.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1141692,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.","description":"Amends KRS 527.020, 237.110, 237.115, 244.125, and 527.070 to remove location restrictions for persons with a concealed deadly weapon license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB30/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb30.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141693,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restructure the voting restrictions relating to felons and persons with mental disabilities; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB91/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb91.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1141694,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304,99-060, regarding penalties for operating a motor vehicle with required security, to exempt operators of a motor vehicle who are minors and who do not own the motor vehicle; clarify that owners of a motor vehicle operated without security by a minor shall still be subject to penalties outlined in the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB67/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb67.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1141695,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Judge Charles T. Moore upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Judge Charles T. Moore upon the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR10/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr10.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141696,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"AN ACT relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to enact and enter into the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; recognize a multistate licensure privilege to practice for physicians.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 077)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB22/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb22.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141697,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of William \"Bill\" Edgar Graves.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of William \"Bill\" Edgar Graves.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR12/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr12.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141698,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"AN ACT relating to local investments.","description":"Amend KRS 66.480, relating to investments for local governments, political subdivisions, and school districts, to use and define the term \"competent rating agency\" in lieu of \"nationally recognized rating agency\" throughout the statute; allow investment in individual equity securities meeting specified requirements, individual high-quality corporate bonds meeting specified requirements, and provide that the investment of the funds allowed under specified sections does not exceed 40% of the total money invested; restrict investment to no more than 5% of the total amount of money in any one issuer; set out exemptions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 011)","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB69/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb69.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1141699,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Amend KRS 532.031, relating to an offense committed as a result of a hate crime, to include criminal homicide and fetal homicide as well as the attempt to commit or solicitation of those crimes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB71/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb71.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1141700,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"AN ACT relating to licensing fees for the sale of alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amend KRS 243.075 to allow cities with a population of less than 20,000 and counties that do not have a city with a population greater than 20,000 to impose a regulatory license fee of no more than 6% on the sale of alcoholic beverages; license fees imposed under KRS 243.075 before the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 053)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB29/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb29.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1141701,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"AN ACT relating to information used in redistricting.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to require the Kentucky Department of Corrections to create and maintain a database of information on incarcerated persons, including last known address, and to report that information to the Legislative Research Commission following the decennial census; amend KRS 7.550 to require the Legislative Research Commission to receive prisoner population data, including last known address, from the Department of Corrections and to request the same information from federal facilities, and to allocate prisoners to their last known address, if determined; create a new section of KRS Chapter 5 to require that the adjusted prisoner population data be used in redistricting Kentucky's Senatorial and Representative districts; create a new section of KRS Chapter 118B to require that the adjusted prisoner population data be used in redistricting Kentucky's Congressional districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB6/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb6.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1141702,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"AN ACT relating to students of chiropractic.","description":"Amend KRS 312.018 to allow a student of chiropractic to engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 049)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB61/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb61.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1141703,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Greg Johnson upon his retirement as the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.","description":"Honor Greg Johnson upon his retirement as the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR17/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr17.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141704,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"AN ACT relating to county finance.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 68 to require counties found deficient by the Auditor of Public Accounts to purchase insurance covering financial losses; set the term of maintenance and minimum coverage amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB57/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb57.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141705,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders.","description":"Amend KRS 342.0011 to clarify definition of \"injury\" to include psychological injuries for certain employees; create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to set out when the psychological injuries are valid workers' compensation claims when no physical injury exists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB40/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb40.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1141706,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"AN ACT relating to disclosure of Medicaid managed care organizations' payment schedules to the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-527 to require Medicaid managed care organizations to provide all payment schedules utilized to reimburse health care providers with whom they have maintained a contractual relationship for the previous three (3) months to the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee on a quarterly basis for the committee's review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB39/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb39.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1141707,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to require a person who intends to perform an abortion to determine whether the unborn human individual has a detectable fetal heartbeat; prohibit a person from performing an abortion before determining whether the unborn human individual has a detectable fetal heartbeat; prohibit a person from performing an abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; provide exceptions for medical emergencies; require documentation of whether an abortion was performed to preserve the health of the pregnant woman; specify that nothing in the Act restricts access to contraceptives; allow a woman to file a civil action for the wrongful death of her unborn child; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to inspect the medical records of a facility that performs abortions to ensure compliance with reporting requirements; permit the Attorney General to apply to a state or federal court for a declaration that the Act's provisions are constitutional, or an order lifting an injunction if one exists, if federal abortion law changes; amend KRS 311.595 to allow the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to suspend or revoke the license of any physician for violations; amend KRS 311.990 to establish criminal penalties for violations; amend KRS 213.101 to expand the statistical reporting system for abortions; allow for severability; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 020)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB9/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb9.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1141708,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"AN ACT relating to student health.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 438 to define terms; prohibit use of tobacco products by students, school personnel, and visitors in schools, school vehicles, properties, and activities; require policies to be in place by the 2020-2021 school year; require that smoke-free policies and signage be adopted; provide that existing bans are not impacted; repeal KRS 438.050.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB27/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb27.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141709,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"AN ACT relating to an emergency contact information registry.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to establish an emergency contact information registry within the Kentucky Driver's License Information System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB31/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb31.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141710,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"AN ACT relating to the regulation of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establish and create new sections of KRS Chapter 245 to define terms, allow for possession, growth, use, processing, purchasing, transfer, and consumption of cannabis; establish limits for transfer; allow for purchasing and manufacture of cannabis accessories; authorize activities and operation of retail stores, consumption establishments, cultivation facilities, cannabis testing facilities, and product manufacturing facilities; establish possession limits; prohibit smoking cannabis in public and establish a fine for violation; prohibit operation of motor vehicles while consuming cannabis and specify that existing intoxication laws are not superseded; prohibit state or local resources to be used to investigate violations of federal Controlled Substances Act that conflict with this KRS Chapter 245; specify that an employer is not required to allow consumption, workplace intoxication, possession, or transfer of cannabis; prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from entering cannabis establishments, purchasing, using, or misrepresenting his or her age; establish penalties for violation; establish a penalty for underage possession of cannabis; establish a penalty for underage cultivation of cannabis; establish requirements for personal cultivation; establish and direct the Department of Cannabis Control to administer KRS Chapter 245 and promulgate administrative regulations relating to all aspects of cannabis establishments, cannabis manufacturing, and transfer, cultivation, packaging, and health and safety requirements; restrictions on advertising, and restrictions on additives, pesticides, visitor logs, and sample testing; require promulgation of administrative regulations within 180 days; establish timeframes for the issuance of licenses; establish licensure requirements and separate licenses; establish a license and renewal fee and license application form; establish a trust and agency account; establish a cannabis regulation fund and mandate the direction of certain funds; establish a civil penalty for violating KRS Chapter 245, including for failing to keep written records and submitting required reports; establish a prioritization requirement for Kentucky residents; establish the legislative intent that cannabis or cannabis products not in conformity with KRS Chapter 245 are seizable as contraband; allow for local governments to prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses; establish a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish excise taxes; establish a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to direct the placement of excise taxes and sales taxes relating to cannabis; amend KRS 2.015 to make the cultivation, purchase, use, and possession of cannabis a higher age of majority activity; amend KRS 610.010 to make cannabis offenses under KRS Chapter 245 committed by minors under the authority of the juvenile session of the District Court; amend KRS 630.020 to grant a court jurisdiction over cannabis offenses committed by children; amend KRS 630.120 to prohibit commitment of children over a cannabis offense; amend KRS 218A.1422 to clarify that a person is guilty of possession of marijuana when he or she has more than the possession limit established in KRS Chapter 245, and to exempt a cannabis establishment; amend KRS 218A.1423 to prohibit cultivation of more than 5 marijuana plants and to exempt cannabis establishments; amend KRS 12.020 to reflect the establishment of the Department of Cannabis Control; amend KRS 12.252 to reflect the establishment of the Department of Cannabis Control; establish a short title; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB80/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb80.html","sponsor":"Dan Seum"},
{"bill_id":1141711,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dr. Salem George.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dr. Salem George.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR24/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr24.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1141712,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"AN ACT relating to wild game carcasses.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to prohibit the destruction or abandonment of usable meat from deer or elk that are taken and killed in the Commonwealth; prohibit the dumping of deer or elk carcasses on public areas or private areas without permission; provide exceptions; amend KRS 150.990 to establish penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB125/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb125.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1141713,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"AN ACT relating to the exemption of diapers from sales and use taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"diapers\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of diapers; provide that the exemptions apply to sales or purchases made after July 1, 2019, but before July 1, 2023; require the Department of Revenue to report to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue the amount of exemptions claimed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB124/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb124.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1141714,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"AN ACT relating to the fiduciary duties of the trustees and investment managers for the state-administered retirement systems.","description":"Amend KRS 21.540, 61.650, and 161.430 to require the state-administered retirement systems to follow the state Model Procurement Code when contracting for investment management services; amend KRS 61.645 to grant the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute violations of the ethical and fiduciary duties of trustees and investment managers for the Kentucky Retirement Systems; amend KRS 161.250 to grant the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute violations of the ethical and fiduciary duties of trustees and investment managers for the Teachers' Retirement System; amend KRS 61.990 and 161.990 to provide that a knowing violation of the ethical and fiduciary duties of trustees and investment managers for the Kentucky Retirement Systems and the Teachers' Retirement System shall be a Class D felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB126/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb126.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1141715,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 116.025 to provide that a voter shall be a resident of the state and precinct on or before the day of an election; amend KRS 116.045 to provide that a person who has not registered prior to the time that the registration books are closed and who possesses all other qualifications for voter registration may register or change party affiliation at the person's precinct of residence on the day of the election and shall be permitted to vote in that election; provide for confirmation of identity and affidavit; permit a process of voter preregistration for persons at the minimal age of 16 years; require the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations to provide for the procedure for voter preregistration; amend KRS 116.0452 to provide for time of receipt of precinct voter registration; provide that county clerk shall provide the State Board of Elections with a report of the number of voters registering to vote at the precincts on election day; direct the State Board of Elections to publish informational materials about voter registration in Spanish; direct the State Board of Elections to provide voter registration applications in Spanish no later than January 1, 2022; amend KRS 116.046 to direct schools and the county clerk to inform students and school personnel not less than once each school year about the availability of preregistration and registration forms; direct school districts to submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission regarding student voter preregistration and registration; direct the State Board of Education to implement programs of public education, not less than once during each school year, regarding elections, voting procedures, and election fraud, which shall include sophomores; amend KRS 116.048 to designate all state agencies as voter registration agencies, including public libraries; require state agencies to report to the LRC a plan for implementing requirements related to voter registration; amend KRS 116.055 to delete requirement that, to vote in a primary election, a person must have been registered as a member of the political party by December 31 or, in the case of new registrations, have been registered and remained registered as a member of that party; amend KRS 117.225 to provide that if the person is not listed on the precinct roster, that the person be given the opportunity to register at the precinct; amend KRS 117.365 to provide that applications for voter registration at the precinct shall be presented to the grand jury and retained by the county clerk; and amend KRS 150.195 to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to develop a procedure to inform applicants for licenses and permits of the means and methods to register to vote in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB7/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb7.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1141716,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30, 31, and 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky to elect Senators for terms of six years beginning in November, 2022, for even-numbered Senatorial districts and beginning in November, 2024, for odd-numbered Senatorial districts, and Representatives for terms of four years beginning in November, 2022; propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent Senators from serving more than two consecutive six-year terms of office, and prevent Representatives from serving more than three consecutive four-year terms of office, beginning with those elected in November 2022; allow legislators to resume service in the chamber from which they were term-limited after a full term of office has elapsed; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB74/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb74.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1141717,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"AN ACT relating to the display of the national motto in public schools.","description":"Amend KRS 158.195 to require each public elementary and secondary school to display the national motto in a prominent location in the school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 082)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB46/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb46.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1141718,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of John Stephen Asher.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of John Stephen Asher.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR34/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr34.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1141719,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"AN ACT relating to individual income tax.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to exclude from the computation of adjusted gross income certain contributions to a STABLE Kentucky account.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB99/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb99.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1141720,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Martin J. \"Sonny\" Mills.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Martin J. \"Sonny\" Mills.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR35/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr35.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1141721,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"AN ACT relating to the taxation of pension income, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to increase the pension income exclusion from $31,110 to $41,110; declare this Act to apply retroactively for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; require the Department of Revenue to automatically issue refunds; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB15/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb15.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1141722,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"AN ACT relating to school councils.","description":"Amend KRS 160.345 to allow a local board to require an annual report of activities from a school council; reduce the minimum number of teachers serving on the council to two; specify that a council decision is appealable to the local board; require the local board of education to adopt a policy allowing the board to initiate review of a school council decision; specify the alignment of council policy with local board policy; allow a teacher to be transferred while serving on the school council; specify that local board members may attend council meetings; permit a superintendent to forward qualified applicants to the principal instead of the council; alter principal hiring process requiring principal to be selected by the superintendent after consultation with school council; require school council authority to be transferred to the superintendent if a school is identified for comprehensive support and improvement; make technical corrections; amend to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB3/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb3.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141723,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"AN ACT relating to the disposition of human remains.","description":"Amend KRS 367.97524 to permit a funeral director who has been in possession of unclaimed cremated remains for two years or more to inter, bury, entomb, or place the cremated remains in a columbarium or to deliver the cremated remains to a bona fide religious society, veterans organization, or civil group for interment, burial, entombment, or placement in a columbarium; exempt a crematory authority or licensed funeral directory from liability for delivering cremated remains that have been in their possession for two years or more to a bona fide religious society, veterans organization, or civil group for the sole purpose of interment, burial, entombment, or placement in a columbarium.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 098)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB110/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb110.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1141724,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Brian Miller for receiving the Gary Komarow Executive Officer of the Year Award.","description":"Honor Brian Miller for receiving the Gary Komarow Executive Officer of the Year Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR19/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr19.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141725,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"AN ACT relating to the levy of property taxes.","description":"Amend KRS 132.017, relating to property taxes levied by local government entities, to extend the deadline to file a petition to 75 days; allow petition papers to be substantially uniform in size and style; allow the names of voters from more than one voting precinct to be on the same sheet of the petition paper; allow electronic signatures to be counted when the signatures comply with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; lower the number of signatures needed for the petition to 5%; require the local governmental entity or school to levy a tax rate that is equal to the compensating tax rate when an election on the tax rate levy is canceled or the vote fails to pass the election; amend KRS 132.018 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 083)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB49/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb49.html","sponsor":"Stan Lee"},
{"bill_id":1141726,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow sixteen- and seventeen-year-old United States citizens to vote in school board and local elections; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB48/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb48.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141727,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"AN ACT relating to strangulation.","description":"Create a new section of Chapter 508 to establish the crime of strangulation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB58/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb58.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1141728,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to prohibit employers from considering or requiring disclosure of prior criminal history as part of the initial job application; title the Act \"Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB90/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb90.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1141729,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to judicial elections.","description":"Propose to amend Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of judges on a partisan rather than a nonpartisan basis; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB123/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb123.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1141730,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"AN ACT relating to dyslexia.","description":"Amend KRS 158.307 to require local boards of education to develop policy on identification of kindergarten through third grade students with dyslexia; require that the policy includes those attributes that may have been included previously; require postsecondary institutions with teacher preparation programs to include instruction on dyslexia by the 2020-2021 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB8/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb8.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1141731,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"AN ACT relating to student health.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 438 to define terms; prohibit use of tobacco products by students, school personnel, and visitors in schools, school vehicles, properties, and activities; require policies to be in place by the 2020-2021 school year; require that smoke-free policies and signage be adopted; provide that existing bans are not impacted; repeal KRS 438.050.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 198)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB11/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb11.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1141732,"bill_number":"SJR22","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of United States Highway 421 in Leslie County in honor and memory of Charles and Ruth Roark.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of United States Highway 421 in Leslie County in honor and memory of Charles and Ruth Roark.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR22/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr22.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1141733,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"AN ACT relating to ground ambulance service providers and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; establish the Medicaid ground ambulance service provider assessment; require ground ambulance service providers to pay a Medicaid ambulance service provider assessment quarterly; authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement the Medicaid ground ambulance service provider assessment; create the ambulance service assessment revenue fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB86/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb86.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1141734,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2019 Regular Session with prayer.","description":"Extend an invitation to the pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2019 Regular Session with prayer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR2/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr2.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1141735,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.","description":"Appoint a committee to wait upon the Governor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR4/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr4.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1141736,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Lieutenant Colonel James M. Caudill, Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Lieutenant Colonel James M. Caudill, Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR31/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr31.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1141737,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.","description":"Amend KRS 211.190 to allow local government entities and special districts to void implementation of the water fluoridation programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by legislative action.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB97/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb97.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1141738,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"AN ACT relating to corrections.","description":"Amend KRS 196.731 to specify that calculations and reports on pilot project expenditures and savings are to be quarterly; amend KRS 196.732 torequire deposits and payments to be made within 45 days after the receipt of quarterly reports; amend KRS 196.736 to require reports include quarterly calculations; amend KRS 532.100 to grant accredited jail facilities priority in the receipt of state prisoners subject to jail detention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB62/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb62.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1141739,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"AN ACT relating to infertility treatment coverage.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304, relating to health benefit plans, to require coverage for infertility treatment; prohibit insurers from denying coverage for services which would otherwise be covered services solely because the services may result in infertility; require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to promulgate administrative regulations to establish guidelines and standards for the coverage required; create a new section of KRS 311.530 to 311.620 to require the State Board of Medical Licensure to promulgate administrative regulations to establish guidelines and standards for the provision of infertility services; amend KRS 18A.225 to require infertility coverage for the state employee health plan; amend KRS 205.560 to include infertility treatment in the scope of care for the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB87/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb87.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1141740,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to specify definitions for \"assault weapons,\" \"large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices,\" \"bump stocks,\" and \"ammunition sellers\"; require background checks for private firearms sales; require reporting to law enforcement of firearm and ammunition thefts and losses; require the safe storage of firearms; and to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or transfer of a bump stock; amend KRS 395.250 to require an estate's inventory to list each firearm; amend KRS 403.735 to require judges, when issuing an order of protection, to consider whether a person against whom the order is entered should be prohibited from possessing an firearm; amend KRS 504.030 to require judges in criminal cases where a person is found guilty by reason of insanity to demand the surrender of the defendant's firearms; amend KRS 237.104 to conform; amend KRS 506.080 to specify that the offense of facilitation includes assistance in providing firearms; amend KRS 508.020 to include physical injury to a minor by virtue of the intentional discharge of a firearm within the offense of assault in the second degree; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to create the offense of criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon; amend KRS 527.040 to require that the sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm be served subsequent to any other felony sentence; amend KRS 527.070 to include post secondary education facilities within the existing ban on firearms in schools; amend KRS 532.030 to require the judge pronouncing a defendant guilty but mentally ill to demand the surrender of the person's firearms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require the State Police to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the licensing of persons to possess firearms and assault weapons, the registration of firearms and assault weapons, and the logging of firearms and ammunition sales effective January 1, 2020; amend KRS 532.025 to conform; amend KRS 237.115 to conform; repeal KRS 65.870; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB76/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb76.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1141741,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"AN ACT relating to common interest communities.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 381 to establish definitions for common interest communities which exclude condominiums; prohibit waiver of rights conferred by the bill; impose good faith obligation; establish a requirement to record a declaration for a common interest community with county clerks and set minimum contents of the declaration; limit application to communities created after the effective date or, for existing communities, apply only to events occurring after the effective date; specify that agreements between communities do not create a separate common interest community; require establishment of a unit owners association and specify methods of transfer of developer control to an association; set minimum powers of unit owners associations and boards; set duties and powers of board members; establish minimum requirements for recorded bylaws regarding board and association procedures; establish procedures for calling and conducting association meetings; establish procedures for calling and conducting executive board meetings; define quorum for meetings; create and limit voting methods for unit owners; limit foreclosure action by unit owners association; require records to be kept by association and determine methods of publicizing records; establish procedure for adopting and amending policy rules within the community; specify methods of providing notice to community members; provide for removal of executive board members; require budget and special assessment adoption and publication; allow cause of action to enforce rights and obligations; apply supplemental principles of law and equity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"returned to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB21/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb21.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141742,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"AN ACT relating to prior authorization.","description":"Create a new section of subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require an insurer develop processes for electronic prior authorizations; to establish an extended length of authorization under certain circumstances; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services or a Medicaid managed care organization to comply with Sections 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of this Act; amend KRS 217.211 to require governmental units of the Commonwealth to promulgate administrative regulations for electronic prescribing that include electronic prior authorization standards meeting certain requirements; amend KRS 218A.171 to require governmental units of the Commonwealth to promulgate administrative regulations for electronic prescribing that include electronic prior authorization standards meeting certain requirements; amend KRS 304.17A-005 to define \"health care services,\" \"health facility\" or \"facility,\" and \"medically necessary health care services\"; amend KRS 304.17A-580 to prohibit a requirement of a utilization review for the provision of emergency health care services; to establish a presumption of medical necessity; amend KRS 304.17A-600 to amend the definition of \"prospective review\" to include prior authorization, step therapy, preadmission review, pretreatment review, and utilization and case management; amend KRS 304.17A-603 to require certain written procedures of insurers be accessible on its Web site; amend KRS 304.17A-607 to require that decisions relating to utilization reviews are conducted by physicians of the same specialty as the ordering provider; to establish a time frame for providing utilization decisions; to allow for electronic format of certain required notices; to establish that an insurer's failure to respond within set time frames shall be deemed a prior authorization; amend 304.17A-430, to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 190)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB54/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb54.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141743,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"AN ACT relating to operator's license testing.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require that a driver's education program to include instruction regarding a driver's conduct during interactions with law enforcement officers; amend KRS 186.480 to require the Kentucky State Police to make a driver manual available in printed format, electronic format, or both, that contains the information needed for an operator's license examination; require that the manual have a section regarding a driver's conduct during interactions with law enforcement officers; require the operator's license examination to test the driver's knowledge regarding conduct during interactions with law enforcement officers; amend KRS 186.574 to require the course of instruction for new drivers in the state traffic school to include information on how drivers should act during interactions with law enforcement officers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 332 to require driver training schools to include in the course of instruction for new drivers information on how a driver should act during interactions with law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB63/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb63.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1141744,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"AN ACT relating to early childhood education.","description":"Amend KRS 158.060 to remove half-day allowance for kindergarten; amend KRS 157.320, 157.360, and 158.030 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB112/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb112.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1141745,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"AN ACT relating to state parks.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to direct the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue an NQ1 alcoholic beverage by the drink license to any state park in dry, wet, or moist territory; allow a local government where all or part of a state park is located to prohibit these alcoholic beverage sales for the entire park through a local ordinance; forbid a county containing a city from changing the decision of that city if the state park is located entirely within that city; make the local ordinance process inapplicable to state parks serving alcoholic beverages by the drink through a local option election; exempt state parks from the prohibition statutes; exclude a state park from a change in dry, wet, or moist status if its surrounding territory changes its status; amend KRS 241.010 to define a \"state park\" as a state park administered by the Department of Parks under KRS Chapter 148; amend KRS 242.022 to make a state park local option election supersede any local government ordinance relating to alcoholic beverage sales at state parks located in that precinct; amend KRS 243.082 to allow a state park to receive an NQ1 license to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink through its normal status absent an intervening local ordinance, through a state park local option election, or through its location in wet territory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB19/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb19.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1141746,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of John Stephen Asher.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of John Stephen Asher.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR32/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr32.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1141747,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Father Richard G. Bolte for his many years of service.","description":"Honor Father Richard G. Bolte for his many years of service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR11/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr11.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141748,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"AN ACT relating to the taxation of pension income, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to increase the pension income exclusion from $31,110 to $41,110; apply retroactively for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; require the Department of Revenue to automatically issue refunds; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB58/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb58.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1141749,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Laurel River bridge on Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky, in honor and memory of fallen soldier Sergeant First Class Lance Scott Cornett.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a bridge on Interstate 75 in Laurel County in honor and memory of fallen soldier SFC Lance Scott Cornett.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR6/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr6.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141750,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"AN ACT relating to fire protection and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 95A.520 and 95A.540, relating to volunteer fire department mergers, to make it applicable to volunteer fire departments merging prior to the effective date of the Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 95A to provide that for volunteer fire departments merging after the effective date of the Act, the Fire Commission shall pay to the departments the number of qualified shares of volunteer fire department aid each is entitled to for a period of 20 years after the date of the merger, upon the expiration of which the merged department receives only one share; provide contingency protocols if the merged fire department becomes unqualified; create a new section of KRS Chapter 95A to provide a contingency protocol if a new volunteer fire department is created out of the merged one during the 20 year period; create new sections of KRS Chapter 75 to allow an alternative tax rate and board structure for fire districts electing to do so; set tax rate at a maximum of $0.15 for a district, and maximum of $0.25 for a district operating the sole emergency ambulance service and make the tax subject to the recall provisions; establish a seven member board of which one is appointed by the county executive head, four are elected by persons owning property within the district, and two are firefighters of the districts elected by the firefighters of the district; set election procedures and times; amend KRS 132.023, relating to tax recall provisions, to integrate applicable fire districts, as defined in the section, within the scope of the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB13/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb13.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1141751,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"AN ACT relating to the external child fatality and near fatality review panel.","description":"Amend KRS 620.055 to add additional four new members to the external child fatality and near fatality review panel; require that the panel additionally report to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee; and change the annual required published report deadline to February 1 from December 1.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB89/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb89.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1141752,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"AN ACT relating to firearm storage.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to prohibit the unlawful storage of a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB47/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb47.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1141753,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"AN ACT relating to exempting admissions to events held by nonprofit organizations from sales and use taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 139.470 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale of admissions to events held by nonprofit organizations and to remove the specific exemption for county fairs to conform; amend KRS 139.200 to conform; apply to transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB27/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb27.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1141754,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William Dedman.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of William Dedman.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR20/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr20.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1141755,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"AN ACT relating to employment discrimination based on smoking.","description":"Amend KRS 344.040 to remove protections against employment discrimination based on an individual's status as a smoker or nonsmoker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB33/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb33.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141756,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"AN ACT relating to out-of-network balance billing.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-005 to incorporate definitions of terms used in the Act, including \"balance billing,\" \"cost sharing\", and \"usual, customary, and reasonable rate\"; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require the insurance commissioner or a designated nonprofit organization to establish and maintain a database of billed health care services charges collected from insurers; amend KRS 304.17A-254 to require certain health insurers to ensure that their networks of participating providers are adequate to meet the health care needs of covered persons; amend KRS 304.17A-510 to consolidate requirements in the insurance code for participating provider directories, to establish specific requirements for content, updates, and access, to require that directories be made available on insurer's Web sites, and to require an annual audit of a reasonable sample size of an insurer's provider directories; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for access to a nonparticipating provider with prior plan authorization in certain circumstances, for access, without the need for a referral, to primary and preventive obstetric and gynecologic services, and for access to certain specialists; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require the insurance commissioner to review health benefit plans for network adequacy; amend KRS 304.17A-550 to require certain insurers that offer a group health benefit plan that provides comprehensive coverage of health care services by nonparticipating providers to offer that coverage at a rate of at least 80% of the usual, customary, and reasonable rate; amend KRS 304.17A-580 to consolidate requirements in the insurance code for coverage of emergency health care services and to require insurers to ensure that covered persons incur no greater out-of-pocket costs for emergency health care services provided by a nonparticipating provider than the covered person would incur if services were provided by a participating provider; amend KRS 304.17A-607, 304.17A-617, 304.17A-621, and 304.17A-625 to establish utilization review and appeal requirements for nonparticipating provider coverage that requires prior authorization; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish notice requirements for health benefit plans relating to the coverage requirements established in the Act and reimbursement for health care services provided by a nonparticipating provider; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish a binding independent dispute resolution program for disputed charges for covered health care services provided by a nonparticipating provider; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require health care providers and health facilities to make certain disclosures to covered persons, to post certain information on their Web sites, and to comply with certain requirements if they balance bill a covered person; amend KRS 304.17A-096, 304.17A-430, 304.17A-500, 304.17A-527, 304.17A-600, 304.17B-001, 304.17B-015, 304.17B-033, 304.17C-010, 304.18-114, 304.38A-010, 304.39-241, and 18A.225 to conform; repeal KRS 304.17A-590, 304.17A-640, 304.17A-641, 304.17A-645, 304.17A-647, and 304.17A-649; cite as the Out-of-Network Balance Billing Transparency Act; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB24/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb24.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141757,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"AN ACT relating to special grand juries.","description":"Amend KRS 15.200 to allow the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court to convene a special grand jury to investigate crimes that cross multiple judicial circuits; amend KRS 15.205 to allow the Attorney General to direct a Commonwealth's or county attorney to act as a special prosecutor when the Supreme Court approves the Attorney General's petition for a special grand jury; amend KRS 29A.220 to outline the process and duties of a special grand jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB65/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb65.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1141758,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"AN ACT relating to cancer prevention through insurance coverage for screening and appropriate genetic testing.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to cover genetic tests for cancer that are recommended by certain health care providers if the recommendation is consistent with certain genetic testing guidelines; establish that the section shall not be construed to limit coverage required by Section 2 of the Act or any other law; amend KRS 304.17A-257 to reduce the age required for colorectal cancer examination and testing coverage from fifty (50) to forty-five(45); make technical amendments; establish that the section shall not be construed to limit coverage required by Section 1 of the Act or any other law; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 029)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB30/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb30.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141759,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.","description":"Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services optional; allow local government entities and special districts to void implementation of the programs by legislative action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB37/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb37.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1141760,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"AN ACT relating to leave from employment for crime victims.","description":"Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with a crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a penalty for failing to maintain confidentiality; define terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB42/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb42.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1141761,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to allow discretionary expungement of Class D felonies with a ten-year waiting period; amend KRS 431.076 to allow a person against whom charges have been dismissed with or without prejudice to petition for expungement; set time limits for filing petitions; amend KRS 431.079 to require a certificate of eligibility only if a petition or application seeks expungement of a conviction; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to create an expungement fund and specify distribution of money from the fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 188)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB57/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb57.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1141762,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Irene Patrick Memorial Highway in Boone County.","description":"Designate a portion of KY 20 in Boone County in honor of Irene Patrick","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR8/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr8.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141763,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"AN ACT relating to prosecutions under criminal gang statutes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 506 to require a report for any charge or conviction under KRS 506.120, 506.135, 506.140, 506.150, 506.160, 506.170, 506.180, or 506.190.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB46/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb46.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1141764,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 83A.045, 118.165, and 118A.060 to change the filing deadline for certain candidates for election from the last Tuesday in January to the first Friday following the first Monday in January; amend KRS 118.367 to change the deadline for filing a statement-of-candidacy form from April 1 to the first Friday following the first Monday in January; amend various sections to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 187)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB60/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb60.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1141765,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"AN ACT relating to authority over state contracts.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.717 to give the secretary of Finance and Administration the decision-making authority to settle matters for which a legal personal service contract has been awarded.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"to Rules (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB41/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb41.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1141766,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"AN ACT relating to early childhood education.","description":"Amend KRS 157.3175 to require school districts to provide full-day preschool; require all four year olds residing in the school district be eligible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB113/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb113.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1141767,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.","description":"Create new sections of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 to make it ethical misconduct for a legislator, legislative agent, or director of the Legislative Research Commission to engage in discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment; define \"discrimination,\" \"harassment,\" \"sexual harassment,\" and \"workplace complaint\"; grant the Legislative Ethics Commission jurisdiction to investigate and proceed upon receipt of a complaint from an employee of the legislative branch regarding discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment allegedly committed by a legislator, legislative agent, or director of the Legislative Research Commission; require that allegations of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment by one employee of the legislative branch against another employee of the legislative branch be referred to the Legislative Research Commission; require the Legislative Ethics Commission to establish a legislative ethics telephone tip line to allow employees of the legislative branch to report complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment; require the Legislative Ethics Commission and the Legislative Research Commission to publicize the existence of the legislative ethics telephone tip line; require the legislative ethics telephone tip line to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the Legislative Ethics Commission providing staff during regular business hours and allowing for recorded messages during nonbusiness hours; require the forwarding of information reported on the legislative ethics telephone tip line to the executive director of the Legislative Ethics Commission or his or her designee on an approved form; provide that within 24 hours of the receipt of a workplace complaint that the Legislative Ethics Commission executive director make an initial determination as to whether a workplace complaint meets the criteria for consideration and notify the complainant of the determination; provide that the alleged violator shall be notified and given the opportunity to file a written response after receiving a written statement detailing allegations; provide that within seven days of receiving a response or expiration of the deadline for receiving a response from the alleged violator the Legislative Ethics Commission chair, vice chair, and executive director shall interview the complainant, the alleged violator, and any other person with information relevant to the complaint; provide that within 14 business days of completion of the interviews, the Legislative Ethics Commission shall give notice of the status of the workplace complaint and a general statement of applicable law to the complainant and alleged violator; provide that within 30 business days of receipt of a workplace complaint the complaint file shall be closed if the Legislative Ethics Commission chair and vice chair agree that the workplace complaint is resolved or agree that there is no credible allegation of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment; allow the Legislative Ethics Commission chair and vice chair to refer a workplace complaint to another federal or state agency if they determine that the case does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Legislative Ethics Commission; if the Legislative Ethics Commission chair and vice chair do not agree whether a workplace complaint is resolved but agree that there is a credible allegation of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment, the Legislative Ethics Commission enforcement counsel shall file a complaint; a legislator, legislative agent, or an employee of the legislative branch may file a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment at any time under KRS 6.686; set forth confidentiality provisions; provide that complainants shall not be subject to reprisal; require the annual reporting of complaints processed using the legislative ethics telephone tip line; provide that nothing prevents a legislator, legislative agent, or legislative branch employee from pursuing other avenues to report complaints of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment; permit employees who report complaints to seek assistance from the Kentucky Employee Assistance Program or from private health professionals for matters related to workplace complaints; declare that if a provision of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 is designated a misdemeanor or felony, an alleged violation of the provision may be adjudicated by the Legislative Ethics Commission as ethical misconduct; amend KRS 6.661 to restrict political activity by the Legislative Ethics Commission staff; amend KRS 6.686 to allow dismissal of complaints by teleconference held by the Legislative Ethics Commission; allow complaints to be filed against former legislators, former legislative agents, and for employers of former legislative agents for extended periods if they are related to discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment; if a complainant publicly discloses or comments on a complaint or preliminary inquiry, the Legislative Ethics Commission may dismiss the complaint without prejudice via teleconference; amend KRS 6.701 to include legislative branch employees in mandatory ethics education already required for legislators; amend KRS 6.716 to require the Legislative Ethics Commission to administer a current issues seminar for legislative branch employees in addition to the existing requirement for legislators; amend KRS 6.787 to include in legislator \"statement of financial interests\" information regarding out of state travel associated with the performance of legislative duties, including the name of any person or organization who paid for transportation, food, lodging, or travel expenses and the value of the expenses paid.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB60/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb60.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1141768,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to elections of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky to increase the number of years in a term for a Senator from four to six years and to increase the number of years in a term for a Representative from two to four years beginning with the regular election in November 2020; provide ballot language; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB38/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb38.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1141769,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"AN ACT relating to homestead food operators and homestead food products.","description":"Create a new section in KRS Chapter 217C to define \"homestead food operator,\" \"potentially hazardous food,\" and \"homestead food product\"; create a new section in KRS Chapter 217C to allow homestead food operators and homestead food products to be exempt from licensure and permitting as required by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; repeal KRS 217C.090, relating to the sale of unpasteurized goat milk.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Agriculture (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB39/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb39.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141770,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Connie Crigger upon being named by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators as Administrator of the Year for 2018.","description":"Honoring Connie Crigger upon being named by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators as Administrator of the Year for 2018.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR14/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr14.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141771,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"AN ACT relating to domestic violence.","description":"Amend KRS 525.135 to prohibit pretrial diversion for a person charged with torture of a dog or cat, to make torture of a dog or cat a Class D felony, and to prohibit any form of early release for those who torture a dog or cat as a way to threaten, intimidate, coerce, harass, or terrorize a family member or member of a dating relationship; amend KRS 533.250 to prohibit the pretrial diversion program from being used for someone charged with torture of a dog or cat.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB25/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb25.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141772,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"AN ACT relating to employment provisions for employees on maternity leave.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers with 50 or more employees to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for an employee who has been employed for at least one year; allow an employee to waive the paid maternity leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB48/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb48.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1141773,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"AN ACT relating to earned paid sick leave.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers to provide earned paid sick leave to employees; provide that employees earn paid sick leave upon the date of hire and can use the leave after being employed for 90 days; set forth allowable uses of earned paid sick time; designate how notice of need to use sick time is provided by employees; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalty for employers that fail to follow paid sick leave requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB47/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb47.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1141774,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"AN ACT relating to an exemption of income taxation for military pensions.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to exclude United States military retirees' pension income from income taxation for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021; require reporting by the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 131.190 to include the reporting within the information that can be provided to the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB66/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb66.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141775,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Retirement Systems.","description":"Amend KRS 61.645 to allow the Kentucky Retirement Systems board to promulgate administrative regulation to conduct trustee elections by electronic ballot; retain option to use paper ballot; delete language relating to prior court orders that are now moot. Synchronize the election of the trustees from the County Employees Retirement System during 2021.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.182)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB80/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb80.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1141776,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"AN ACT relating to procurement.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.385 to increase from $20,000 to $30,000 the maximum amount of a contract for which a local public agency may use small purchase procedures; amend KRS 424.260 to allow local officials to make contracts up to $30,000, rather than up to $20,000, without taking out newspaper advertisements for bids.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 079)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB26/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb26.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1141777,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"AN ACT relating to the Colon Cancer Screening Program fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide taxpayers the option to donate to the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program fund from their individual income tax refund; require the Department of Revenue to place the designation on the face of the Kentucky individual income tax return; provide information about the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program fund in the return's instructions; transfer the funds designated by taxpayers to the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program fund by July 1 of this year; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to provide for a Colon Cancer Prevention special license plate; amend KRS186.162 to establish the initial fee and renewal fee for the special license plate and transfer funds collected by the special license plate fees to the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB66/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb66.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1141778,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"AN ACT relating to notice of environmental incidents.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 224.46-505 to 224.46-590 to require the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet to send a copy of a notice of violation for a hazardous waste site or facility to the county/judge executive of the county or the chief executive officer of the urban-county government within which the site or facility is located; amend KRS 224.10-212 to specify that notices of violation for hazardous waste sites or facilities are not prohibited from disclosure due to confidentiality.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 078)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB28/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb28.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141779,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"AN ACT relating to cruelty to equines.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to prohibit cruelty to equines including situations involving abuse, neglect, and sexual contact; make cruelty to equines a Class D felony and provide for the termination of ownership; list exceptions; establish a short title of \"Klaire's Law\"; specify that the provisions of KRS 6.945(1) do not apply to this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB98/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb98.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1141780,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 54 of the Constitution of Kentucky.","description":"Propose amendment to Section 54 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow the General Assembly the power to limit noneconomic damages for injuries resulting in death or for injuries to persons or property, and to provide a uniform statute of limitations; provide for submission to the voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB11/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb11.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141781,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"AN ACT relating to breast-feeding.","description":"Amend KRS 211.755 to establish that a mother breast-feeding a child or expressing milk in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be shall report any violations to the local health department, independent health department, or county health department, having jurisdiction for the county in which the violation occurred; require the local health department, independent health department, or county health department to conduct an investigation of any reported violation; amend KRS 211.990 to establish a fine of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense for any person or municipality that violates KRS 211.755(2) or (3).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB49/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb49.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141782,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Damian Kevin Stanton.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Damian Kevin Stanton","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR15/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr15.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141783,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"AN ACT relating to the abolition of the death penalty.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment without parole for inmates presently sentenced to death; amend KRS 532.030, relating to authorized dispositions for felony offenses, to remove the death penalty; amend KRS 533.010, relating to probation, to prohibit probation for a person sentenced to life without parole or life without parole for 25 years; amend KRS 640.040, relating to penalties for juveniles convicted of felony offenses, to prohibit life imprisonment without benefit of parole for a capital offense; amend KRS 422.285, 532.050, and 532.100 to conform; repeal various statutes relating to imposition of the death penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB115/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb115.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1141784,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"AN ACT relating to occupational licensure.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B to prohibit an occupational licensing authority from suspending or revoking a license it issued because the licensee is in default or delinquent on a student loan or work-conditional scholarship; define terms; encourage a person who is in default or delinquent in the payment of a student loan to contact the appropriate student loan servicer to establish a voluntary pay agreement for the student loan; state the goal of ensuring that individuals keep their occupational licenses while struggling to pay off student loan debt; designate a short title of \"Keep Americans Working Act of 2019\".","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 006)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB118/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb118.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1141785,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"AN ACT relating to deferred deposit transactions.","description":"Amend KRS 286.9-010 to define \"annual percentage rate,\" \"consideration,\" and \"interest\"; amend KRS 286.9-100, relating to deferred deposit transactions, to delete the service fee of $15 per $100 loan and establish a tiered maximum annual percentage rate of 36 percent; provide that making a deferred deposit transaction in violation of the maximum interest provisions is an unfair, false, misleading and deceptive practice in violation of the Consumer Protection Act and subject to its rights and remedies; prohibit a licensee from engaging in deceptive practices to evade the requirements of Subtitle 9 of KRS Chapter 286; create a new section of Subtitle 9 of KRS Chapter 286 to provide that knowing violation of the maximum allowable interest rate provisions shall be deemed a forfeiture of the entire interest for the transaction and the person who paid the interest, or his or her legal representative, may recover twice the amount paid in any action against the lender if commenced within two years of the deferred deposit transaction; cite as the Responsible Payday Lending Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB43/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb43.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1141786,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"AN ACT relating to all-terrain vehicles and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 186.010 to specify that for registration purposes an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) shall be considered a motor vehicle; amend KRS 186A.070 to allow ATVs operating under this bill to operate on roadways of the Commonwealth; create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to allow a person to operate an all-terrain vehicle on roadways in the Commonwealth; outline requirements for operation; establish a fee of $25 for registration; allow a local government to allow or prohibit ATV operation on roadways in its jurisdiction; provide for nonresident reciprocity; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; allow nonresidents to operate an ATV on roadways of the Commonwealth; outline requirements; establish a fee of $25 for registration; specify that registration is valid for one year; amend KRS 189.515 to specify that the section shall only apply to ATVs that have not been registered for highway operation; amend KRS 189.990 to establish a fine of $20 to $50 for a violation of Section 3 or 4 of this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"reassigned to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Tourism & Outdoor Recreation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB34/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb34.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141787,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"AN ACT relating to school policies.","description":"Amend KRS 160.380 to define \"clear CA/N check\"; amend the definition of \"contractor\"; remove exceptions that permitted superintendents and principals to hire relatives; amend the requirement for background checks and clear CA/N checks from contractors to narrow applicability to individuals with a written contract to provide services directly to a student or students as part of a school-sponsored program or activity on a regularly scheduled and continuing basis; permit probationary employment of an individual prior to receipt of a criminal history background check and clear CA/N check for positions vacant after July 31st; consolidate language, amend KRS 160.151, 160.345, 160.990, and 161.044 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 031)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB15/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb15.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1141788,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"AN ACT relating to an animal abuse registry.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 17 to establish the animal abuse offender registry; require the Kentucky State Police to maintain a registry of offenders who commit an animal abuse offense; establish the animal abuse offender registry fund; amend KRS 525.130 to increase the penalty for cruelty to animals in the second degree to a Class D felony for a second or subsequent offense; establish a short title of \"Arrow's Law\"; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB37/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb37.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1141789,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky state government agencies to consider leasing state land for the location of cell phone towers and other communication infrastructure in Kentucky.","description":"Urge Governor Matthew G. Bevin, the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Transportation Cabinet, and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to consider ways to improve communication infrastructure, such as granting leasehold interests in state land for the location of cell phone towers and other communication infrastructure in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"received in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR7/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr7.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1141790,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion.","description":"Amend KRS 213.101 to require a report of dispensing a prescription for RU-486, cytotec, pitocin, mifeprex, misoprostol, or any other drug or combination of drugs that are intended to end a pregnancy to the Vital Statistics Branch within 15 days after the end of the month in which the prescription was dispensed; require report to be made available on the cabinet's Web site; create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to require a report of dispensing a prescription for RU-486, cytotec, pitocin, mifeprex, misoprostol, or any other drug or combination of drugs that are intended to end a pregnancy; amend KRS 311.723 and 311.735 to correct citations to KRS 213.101.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 191)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB50/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb50.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1141791,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to make it a crime to unlawfully store a firearm; establish elements of the crime for recklessly allowing access to an unsecured firearm by a minor; establish the crime as a Class B misdemeanor unless a physical injury results, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor; exempt this section from KRS 6.945(1).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB70/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb70.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1141792,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Program Review and Investigations Committee to study community paramedicine pilot programs in Kentucky and emergency medical services reimbursement concerns related to non-transport patients.","description":"Direct a study of community paramedicine pilot programs in Kentucky and emergency medical services reimbursement concerns related to non-transport patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR5/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr5.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141793,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"AN ACT relating to mental illness.","description":"Amend KRS 532.130, 532.135, and 532.140 to add a diagnosis of serious mental illness to the disabilities which prevent execution for persons convicted of capital offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB17/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb17.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1141794,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2019 Regular Session of the Senate.","description":"Adopt Rules of Procedure for the 2019 Regular Session of the Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR2/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr2.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1141795,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"AN ACT relating to the exemption certain baby products from sales and use taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"diapers\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase ofdiapers and certain baby products; provide that the exemptions apply to sales or purchases made after August 1, 2019, but before August 1, 2023; require the Department of Revenue to report to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue the amount of exemptions claimed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB24/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb24.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141796,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"AN ACT relating to the display of the national motto in public schools.","description":"Amend KRS 158.195 to require each public elementary and secondary school to display the national motto in a prominent location in the school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB45/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb45.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1141797,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"AN ACT relating to performance funding for postsecondary institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164.092, relating to performance funding for postsecondary educational institutions, to require a stop-loss provision of 1% in the performance funding models for fiscal years 2020-2021 through 2022-2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB36/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb36.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1141798,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create the offense of a hate crime; amend KRS 439.3401 to include hate crimes; amend KRS 49.320 to conform; repeal KRS 532.031; exempt the provisions of the Act from KRS 6.945(1).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB44/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb44.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1141799,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 70, 72, 73, 74, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 91, and 95 and repeal Section 82 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to abolishing the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.","description":"Propose to amend various sections of the Constitution of Kentucky to abolish the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, to establish the President of the Senate as the first in line for gubernatorial succession, and to establish the Speaker of the House as the second in line for gubernatorial succession beginning with the gubernatorial election in November 2023; expand the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's constitutional obligations to preside over gubernatorial impeachment proceedings; eliminate the Attorney General and the Auditor of Public Accounts constitutional duties regarding gubernatorial line of succession; repeal Section 82 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to Succession of Lieutenant Governor; provide ballot language; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB75/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb75.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1141800,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"AN ACT establishing the Kentucky Rare Disease Advisory Council and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to establish the Kentucky Rare Disease Advisory Council; list members to be appointed by the Governor; state the duties of the council; require a report of council activities; create a rare disease trust fund to be administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to finance the operation of the council and support rare disease research and treatment; require a report on expenditures from the fund; provide that the council shall to cease to exist on December 1, 2029, unless reestablished by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 032)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB16/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb16.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1141801,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"AN ACT relating to healthy goals for the school children of the Commonwealth.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to establish the goal of increasing time for physical activity to 20 minutes per day or 100 minutes per week in all schools with kindergarten through grade 5 by November 1, 2020; require the Kentucky Department of Education to identify model programs, provide resources and assessment tools, develop a checklist for collecting data for public reporting, encourage physical activity plans in schools containing grades 6 through 8, report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare and Family Services by December 1, 2019, and annually thereafter on progress toward meeting the goal, and share aggregate school district and county data with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB88/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb88.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1141802,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Adrian King Arnold.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Adrian King Arnold.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR25/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr25.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141803,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Amy Register Bales.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Amy Register Bales.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR16/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr16.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141804,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"AN ACT relating to the renewal of identity documents.","description":"Amend KRS 186.4101 to clarify schedules for renewal of operator's licenses and personal ID cards; allow individuals whose operator's licenses will expire while they are out of the country to renew those licenses prior to the six-month window prior to expiration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB32/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb32.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141805,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"AN ACT relating to an exemption of feminine hygiene products from sales and use taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define feminine hygiene products; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of feminine hygiene products; apply to sales or purchases made after August 1, 2019, but before August 1, 2023; require Department of Revenue to report to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue the amount of exemptions claimed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB23/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb23.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141806,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"AN ACT relating to service improvements in the Medicaid program.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to limit the number of (MCO) contracts to operate the Medicaid program to three and to establish a process for selecting the three MCOs to be awarded the contracts; require that services provided in rural counties be reimbursed at least at the median amount paid to an urban health care provider within the nearest metropolitan statistical area; establish a penalty that goes to the underpaid provider.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB42/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb42.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1141807,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.315 to eliminate the requirement that physicians contracting with the commissioner to perform evaluations in occupational disease claims be \"B\" readers who are licensed in Kentucky and are board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.316 to allow the commissioner to select a physician or medical facility for referral in occupational disease claims and eliminate the requirement that such physicians be \"B\" readers who are licensed in Kentucky and are board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.794 to delete the definition of \"board-certified pulmonary specialist\" and eliminate the requirement that physicians on the list of qualified \"B\" readers maintained by the commissioner include only those licensed in Kentucky and board-certified pulmonary specialists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB75/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb75.html","sponsor":"Angie Hatton"},
{"bill_id":1141808,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"AN ACT relating to child abuse and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 500.050 to remove the five-year statute of limitations for misdemeanor sex offenses against minors and allow prosecution to be commenced at any time; amend KRS 413.249 to remove the ten-year statute of limitations for civil actions arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse and allow a suit to be commenced at any time; amend KRS 620.030, relating to the requirement to report child abuse, to delete the clergy-penitent exemption and make any person who intentionally fails to report guilty of a Class D felony; amend KRS 620.050, relating to the reporting of child abuse, to delete the clergy-penitent exemption; create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to make the sexual endangerment of a child a Class D felony; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to allow the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court to convene a special grand jury to investigate childhood sexual assault or abuse that crosses multiple judicial circuits; amend KRS 15.205 to allow the Attorney General to direct a Commonwealth's or county attorney to act as a special prosecutor when the Supreme Court approves the Attorney General's petition for a special grand jury; amend KRS 29A.220 to outline the process and duties of a special grand jury; provide for severability; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB101/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb101.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1141809,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"AN ACT relating to family resource and youth services centers.","description":"Amend KRS 156.496 to allow school districts to accept monetary donations for the operation and maintenance of family resource and youth services centers; require that donations be used exclusively for those purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 076)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB21/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb21.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1141810,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans at risk.","description":"Amend KRS 39F.010 to define \"veteran at risk\"; amend KRS 39F.180 to add a veteran at risk to those included in a Golden Alert; allow any agency searching for a veteran at risk to refer to the Golden Alert as a Green Alert.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 054)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB55/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb55.html","sponsor":"C.B. Embry"},
{"bill_id":1141811,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"AN ACT relating to water well drillers.","description":"Amend KRS 223.400 to add a definition of \"water well driller's assistant\"; amend KRS 223.405 to require water well drillers and water well driller's assistants to obtain a valid certificate before working on a water well; amend KRS 223.425 to establish the application, requirements, and effective term for the certification of water well driller's assistants; amend KRS 223.430 to allow the water well driller's assistant to work under the liability insurance and surety bond of the supervising certified water well driller; amend KRS 223.440 to prohibit the certified water well driller's assistant from certifying records required to be kept by the supervising certified water well driller; amend KRS 223.447 to establish certification and renewal fees for the water well driller and the water well driller's assistant; amend KRS 223.450 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 004)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB32/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb32.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1141812,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"AN ACT relating to information technology.","description":"Amend KRS 154.15-010 to create a definition for paid prioritization; create a new section of Subchapter 15 of KRS Chapter 154 to require KentuckyWired contracts between the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and public or private Internet service providers contain certain provisions to ensure open and fair access to the network by customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Small Business & Information Technology (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Small Business & Information Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB9/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb9.html","sponsor":"Angie Hatton"},
{"bill_id":1141813,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Adrian King Arnold.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Adrian King Arnold.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR3/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr3.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1141814,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"AN ACT relating to childhood sexual assault or abuse and creating an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to allow the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court to convene a special grand jury to investigate childhood sexual assault or abuse that crosses multiple judicial circuits; amend KRS 15.205 to allow the Attorney General to direct a Commonwealth's or county attorney to act as a special prosecutor when the Supreme Court approves the Attorney General's petition for a special grand jury; amend KRS 29A.220 to outline the process and duties of a special grand jury; make severable; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB105/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb105.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1141815,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Carl Winston Hall.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Carl Winston Hall.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR26/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr26.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1141816,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to make additional offenses eligible for expungement; reduce the filing fee for felony expungement from $500 to $200; amend KRS 431.076 to allow expungement of charges dismissed without prejudice; amend KRS 431.078 to require certain records to be expunged if the law specifies a period for enhancement and that period has expired; amend KRS 431.079 to limit requirement of certification to convictions that have not been pardoned.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB92/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb92.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1141817,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"AN ACT relating to road safety.","description":"Amend KRS 512.070 to include, as criminal littering, permitting unsafe amounts of mowed grass to remain on a highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB59/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb59.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1141818,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"AN ACT relating to the sexual endangerment of a child and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to make the sexual endangerment of a child a Class D felony; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB104/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb104.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1141819,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"A RESOLUTION establishing the 2019 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.","description":"Establish the 2019 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR1/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr1.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1141820,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms fabricated with additive manufacturing.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to define \"additive manufacturing\" and \"major firearm component\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to criminalize the possession of a firearm made using additive manufacturing technology for anyone under the age of 21 and to criminalize the possession of a firearm made using additive manufacturing technology for those over the age of 21 who do not permanently engrave or attach serial numbers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 authorizing the Kentucky State Police to issue serial numbers for firearms made with additive manufacturing and to promulgate administrative regulations; exempt the provisions of the Act from KRS 6.945(1).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB77/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb77.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1141821,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"AN ACT relating to real estate.","description":"Amend KRS 324.360 to require the section to apply to all real estate transactions if any person licensed under KRS Chapter 324 receives compensation; require the Kentucky Real Estate Commission to promulgate administrative regulations authorizing seller disclosure forms for residential single family, residential multi-family, vacant land, and commercial properties; eliminate the exception for the use of a seller's disclosure of conditions form for residential purchases of new homes if a warranty is offered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"reassigned to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB119/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb119.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1141822,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"AN ACT relating to members of boards of education.","description":"Amend KRS 160.280 to increase the allowed per diem for members of local boards of education from $75 to $150; increase the total annual maximum of per diem and reimbursed expenses from $3,000 to $6,000; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB95/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb95.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1141823,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmacists.","description":"Amend KRS 217.215 to permit pharmacists to dispense a prescription refill in an amount equal to the standard unit of dispensing for the drug without authorization by the prescribing practitioner in emergency situations in which such authorization may not be readily or easily obtained; require the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out these provisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.185)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB64/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb64.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1141824,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual crimes against animals.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the offense of sexual crimes against an animal; define \"animal\" and \"sexual contact\"; list exceptions including, animal husbandry; amend KRS 436.605 to add sexual crimes against an animal to the list of crimes for which an animal control officer may utilize peace officer powers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 184)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB67/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb67.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1141825,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Jack Reno.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of Jack Reno.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR9/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr9.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141826,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"AN ACT relating to sex offenses against minors and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 500.050 to remove the five-year statute of limitations for misdemeanor sex offenses against minors and allow prosecution to be commenced at any time; amend KRS 413.249 to remove the ten-year statute of limitations for civil actions arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse and allow a suit to be commenced at any time; provide for severability; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB102/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb102.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1141827,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Larry Crigler upon his retirement from the Kentucky Association of Counties.","description":"Honor Larry Crigler upon his retirement from the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR18/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr18.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141828,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 121.120 to require the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to publish a manual for contributing organizations to describe the legal requirements relating to campaign finance; require all candidates, slates of candidates, committees, and contributing organizations, beginning with elections scheduled in 2020, to electronically submit all campaign finance reports to the registry; require the registry to publish the names of any candidate, slate of candidates, committee, or contributing organization as a delinquent filer, if the required campaign finance reports are submitted in a nonelectronic format, and until such time as the campaign finance reports are properly filed in an electronic format; require all independent expenditure reports to be submitted electronically to the registry within 48 hours of the date that the communication is publicly distributed or otherwise publicly disseminated, beginning with elections scheduled in 2020; make technical corrections; amend KRS 121.180 to permit all candidates to amend their spending intent consistent with what the candidate is actually spending in the election, so long as the amendment is made prior to the period in which the first campaign finance report is required to be filed with the registry; extend the length of time in which a candidate may change his or her spending intent with the registry, to conform with the campaign finance report deadlines in KRS Chapter 121, instead of candidate ballot access deadlines in Chapter 118; provide for a $500 minimum penalty to be assessed by the registry against candidates who declare an exemption from filing but then exceed their spending intent without filing the required reports; eliminate the five-day grace period for the filing of required reports to the registry, and instead require the reports to be submitted to the registry within two business days after the filing deadline; make technical corrections to conform; amend KRS 121.210 to allow a candidate or slate of candidates to designate one central campaign committee as a candidate-authorized committee; make technical corrections to conform; amend KRS 121.005 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 002)","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB4/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb4.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1141829,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"AN ACT relating to sports wagering and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to require the Kentucky Lottery Corporation to institute a sports wagering system; amend KRS 154A.010 to define \"collegiate sports contest,\" \"net sports wagering receipts,\" \"professional sports contest,\" and \"sports wagering\"; amend KRS 154A.030 to prohibit owners of professional sports teams from serving on the board; amend KRS 154A.050 and 154A.060 to include sports wagering; amend 154A.063 to allow the corporation to accept wagers on collegiate and professional sports contests; amend KRS 154A.065 to prohibit sports wagers on horse racing; amend KRS 154A.070 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.090 to include sports wagering retailers; amend KRS 154A.110 to prohibit sales of sports wagers to persons under 18 years of age, provide for the allocation of unclaimed sports wager prize money, and restrict owners, coaches players, and others involved in a sporting contest from placing sports wagers; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to permit sports wagering at lottery retailers, horse racing tracks, and simulcast facilities; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations needed to establish and oversee sports wagering and prohibit participants in sporting events from placing wagers on games in which they are participating; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to establish the sports wagering distribution trust fund and a problem gambling awareness and treatment fund and limit uses of the sports wagering revenue to administrative costs, problem gambler treatment funding, and pension system funding; amend KRS 154A.120 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.130 to exempt sports wagering receipts and specify that sports wagering receipts shall be deposited in the sports wagering distribution trust fund; amend KRS 154A.400 and 154A.410 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.420 to include sports wagering and allow the corporation to require a retailer to establish a separate sports wagering electronic funds transfer account, where available; amend KRS 154A.430 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.440 to require retailers to accept sports wagers only at the location listed on their contract; amend KRS 154A.600 and 154A.650 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 154A.990 to establish penalties for selling a sports wager to anyone under 18 years of age, to establish the crime of tampering with the outcome of a sporting event, to prohibit participants from wagering on a sporting event, and establish penalties; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB12/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb12.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1141830,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics.","description":"Amend KRS 11A.010, relating to executive branch ethics, to expand and update the definitions of \"officer\" and \"public servant\"; define \"salaried\"; clarify that employment arrangements referenced in the definitions of \"officer\" and \"public servant\" are those made with an agency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 195)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB81/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb81.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1141831,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"AN ACT relating to the safety of canines and felines.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to provide civil immunity for damaging a vehicle if a person enters the vehicle with the reasonable, good-faith belief that a dog or cat is in immediate danger of death if not removed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB36/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb36.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1141832,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Marshall Long.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Marshall Long.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR29/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr29.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1141833,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"AN ACT relating to violent offenders.","description":"Amend KRS 439.3401, relating to parole eligibility for violent offenders, to classify any person convicted of the following offenses as a \"violent offender\": criminal attempt to commit murder, criminal attempt to commit fetal homicide, criminal attempt to commit arson, burglary in the first degree, kidnapping, and arson in the second degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB109/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb109.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1141834,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"AN ACT relating to nonprofit exemptions in taxation and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 139.495 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale of admissions by nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institutions; amend KRS 139.200 to add the exemption; amend KRS 132.195 to exempt from property tax leasehold interests in property owned by a purely public charity when the property and income are used to further the purely public charity's mission; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB28/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb28.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1141835,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"AN ACT relating to the safety of canines and felines.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to provide civil immunity for damaging a vehicle if a person enters the vehicle with the reasonable, good-faith belief that a dog or cat is in immediate danger of death if not removed.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB12/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb12.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1141836,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to require a person who intends to perform an abortion to determine whether the unborn human individual has a detectable fetal heartbeat; prohibit a person from performing an abortion before determining whether the unborn human individual has a detectable fetal heartbeat; prohibit a person from performing an abortion without informed consent when there is a detectable fetal heartbeat; prohibit a person from performing an abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; provide exceptions for medical emergencies; require documentation of whether an abortion was performed to preserve the health of the pregnant woman; specify that nothing in the Act restricts access to contraceptives; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to inspect the medical records of a facility that performs abortions to ensure compliance with reporting requirements; permit the Attorney General to apply to a state or federal court for a declaration that the Act's provisions are constitutional, or an order lifting an injunction if one exists, if federal abortion law changes; amend KRS 311.725 to conform; amend KRS 311.595 to allow the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to suspend or revoke the license of any physician for violations; amend KRS 311.990 to establish criminal penalties for violations; amend KRS 213.101 to expand the statistical reporting system for abortions; allow for severability;","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB100/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb100.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141837,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former United States Senator Walter Darlington \"Dee\" Huddleston.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of former United States Senator Walter Darlington \"Dee\" Huddleston.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR27/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr27.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1141838,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"AN ACT relating to the misclassification of employees in the construction industry.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to set forth legislative findings and declarations behind employee misclassification problems; provide definitions; set forth determination of misclassified workers; set forth investigation process and violations; establish court remedies; require notice by an employer; grant commissioner authority to promulgate administrative regulations; require agencies to share the information of a misclassifying employer to other interested state agencies; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations; amend KRS 45A.485 to prohibit contractors with multiple violations from contracting with the state for two years; amend KRS 131.190 to require the Department of Revenue to provide copies to three other state agencies; create a new section of KRS Chapter 341 to require the Office of Employment and Training to provide copies of orders to three other state agencies; create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to require the commissioner to provide copies to three other state agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB53/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb53.html","sponsor":"Terri Branham Clark"},
{"bill_id":1141839,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION calling for the expediting of research regarding the safety and efficacy of the use of marijuana for medical purposes.","description":"Urge federal policymakers to incorporate standards for safety and efficacy in the use of medical marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR5/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr5.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1141840,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"AN ACT relating to legislative procedures for state fiscal measures.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to require roll call votes on any state fiscal measure, including an appropriation or revenue-raising measure, voted upon in the Senate or House of Representatives or a committee thereof; require identification of any state fiscal measure by the director of the Legislative Research Commission upon request of a legislator, the Senate, the House of Representatives, or a committee of the Senate or House; require separate votes for any state fiscal measure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB20/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb20.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1141841,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"AN ACT relating to caller identification.","description":"Amend KRS 367.46955 to prohibit telephone solicitations which misrepresent the name or telephone number in caller identification services; amend KRS 367.46999 to increase the fines for second offenses and clarify enforcement mechanisms; amend KRS 367.667 to prohibit charitable telephone solicitations which misrepresent the name or telephone number in caller identification services; amend KRS 367.990 to add criminal fines and the payment of restitution for violations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 105)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB84/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb84.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1141842,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"AN ACT relating to tuition benefits and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 164.2841, relating to college tuition benefits for spouses and children of specified emergency response personnel and public employees who have died in the course of their duties, to raise the eligibility age for surviving children to under the age of 26; stipulate that the unmarried widow or widower could be of any age to be eligible; specify that the beneficiary is eligible for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction; amend KRS 164.2842, relating to college tuition benefits for spouses and children of specified emergency response personnel and public employees who have been totally and permanently disabled in the course of their duties, to raise the eligibility age for children to under the age of 26; retain provision stipulating that the unmarried widow or widower could be of any age to be eligible; specify that the beneficiary is eligible for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB72/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb72.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1141843,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products for women public postsecondary students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require each public postsecondary education institution to provide free feminine hygiene products to women students; require the governing boards of each public postsecondary education institution to adopt policies for the distribution of free feminine hygiene products; define feminine hygiene products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB85/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb85.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141844,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"AN ACT relating to the reporting of retirement contributions.","description":"Amend KRS 78.625 and 61.675 to require the Kentucky Retirement Systems to notify state and local employers and employees if retirement contributions are not timely made, to list the potential consequences that may result, and to post on the systems' Web site the employer's name and the amount of delinquent contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB56/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb56.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1141845,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"AN ACT relating to income tax checkoff programs and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide taxpayers the option to donate to the Kentucky YMCA Youth Assembly program from their individual income tax refunds; require the Department of Revenue to place the designation on the face of the Kentucky individual income tax return; provide information about the Kentucky YMCA Youth Assembly program in the return's instructions; transfer the funds designated by taxpayers to the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association by July 1.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB62/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb62.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1141846,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"AN ACT relating to electronic advertising.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 177.830 to 177.890 to allow an electronic advertising devices located on the premises of a business or organization to advertise or promote activities and products offered both on and outside of the property; require content advertised to comply with state and federal statutes and regulations; prohibit the advertising of outside content if the business or organization has ceased operation; amend KRS 177.841 to comply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB10/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb10.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1141847,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"AN ACT relating to the levy of taxes.","description":"Amend KRS 132.017, 160.485, and 160.597 to extend the deadline to file a property tax recall petition to 75 days; allow petition papers to be substantially uniform in size and style; allow the names of voters from more than one voting precinct to be on the same sheet of the petition paper; allow electronic signatures to be counted when the signatures comply with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; lower the number of signatures needed for the petition to five percent; amend KRS 132.017 to require the local governmental entity or school to levy a tax rate that is equal to the compensating tax rate when an election on the tax rate levy is canceled or when the election is held and the vote on the proposed increase fails to pass; amend KRS 160.470 to subject a tax increase by the district board of education in excess of the amount of revenue produced by the compensating tax rate to a recall vote; amend KRS 82.095 and 132.018 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB26/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb26.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141848,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"AN ACT relating to notaries public.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 423 to require the Secretary of State to issue a new certificate reflecting a notary's change of name upon receipt of an application and proper documentation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB56/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb56.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1141849,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"AN ACT relating to voting.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to allow in-person early voting between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the three Saturdays preceding any primary, regular election, or special election; amend KRS 117.087, 117.165, 117.235, and 117.995 to conform; amend KRS 118.035 to conform and to extend voting hours for election day voting from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB63/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb63.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1141850,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"AN ACT relating to reemployment of elected officials.","description":"Amend KRS 61.637 to provide that if an elected official participating in one of the systems administered by Kentucky Retirement Systems retires and is elected to the same office within 12 months of retiring, his or her retirement shall be voided.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 189)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB55/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb55.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1141851,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"AN ACT relating to local boards of education.","description":"Amend KRS 160.190 to change a local board vacancy from being appointed by the chief state school officer to being appointed by a majority vote of the local board; establish a timeline and procedures of appointment; establish a procedure for a failure to make appointment by local board; make changes throughout to conform.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-20","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 024)","last_action_date":"2019-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB22/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb22.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1141852,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Department for Medicaid Services to study the potential impacts of implementing programs similar to the Kentucky Employees' Health Plan's Diabetes Value Benefit plan and Diabetes Prevention Program for Medicaid beneficiaries in the Commonwealth.","description":"Direct the Department for Medicaid Services to study the potential impacts of implementing programs similar to the Kentucky Employee Health Plan's Diabetes Value Benefit plan and Diabetes Prevention Program for Medicaid beneficiaries in the Commonwealth; direct the department to submit a written report of its findings to the IJC on Health and Welfare and Family Services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 026)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR7/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr7.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141853,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development incentives.","description":"Amend KRS 154.32.010 to define\" minimum weekly wage\"; amend KRS 154.32-020 to require an approved company to pay all new full-time employees whose jobs were created as a result of the economic development project no less than the minimum weekly wage and provide employee benefits for those jobs equal to at least 15% of the minimum weekly wage established by the agreement; amend KRS 154.32-030 to delete all provisions that allow the approved company to receive full incentives if 90% of the job and wage requirements are met upon activation or annual review; amend KRS 154.32-040 to delete a provision that would allow the approved company to receive a reduction in tax incentives for failing to meet job and wage requirements; specify that Act's provisions apply to applications preliminarily approved prior to the Act's effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB52/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb52.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1141854,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"AN ACT relating to causes of actions for building code violations.","description":"Amend KRS 198B.130 to allow a court award under KRS Chapter 198B or the Uniform Building Code to include attorney's fees if a certificate of occupancy has not been issued.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 7, 2019","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB40/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb40.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1141855,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 118.367 to change the deadline for filing a statement-of-candidacy form from April 1 to the last Tuesday in January.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 023)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB114/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb114.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1141856,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"AN ACT relating to tax credits for airport noise mitigation.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable income tax credit for the costs of mitigating noise from a commercial airport for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but before January 1, 2023; amend KRS 131.190 to require certain information to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB122/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb122.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1141857,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"AN ACT relating to railroads.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require two-person crews on trains or light engines used in connection with the movement of freight; establish civil penalties for failure to have a two-person crew.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB111/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb111.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1141858,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"AN ACT relating to grain discounts.","description":"Amend KRS 251.015 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to investigate grain discounts; impose a penalty for hindering, obstructing, or interfering with inspectors; require the Department of Agriculture to report its findings on investigations relating to grain discounts to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture by November 1 of each year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB35/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb35.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1141859,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"AN ACT relating to prior authorizations.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit insurers from setting requirements or using certain utilization reviews for certain prescription drugs used to treat opioid use disorder; amend KRS 205.536 to prohibit the Department for Medicaid Services or a Medicaid managed care organization from setting requirements or using certain utilization reviews for certain prescription drugs used to treat opioid use disorder.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"returned to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB121/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb121.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1141860,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"AN ACT relating to pregnancy-related accommodations.","description":"Amend KRS 344.030 to include within the definition of \"reasonable accommodation\" accommodations made for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions; define \"related medical condition\"; amend KRS 344.040 to make it unlawful for an employer to fail to accommodate an employee affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; require employers to provide notice to all employees regarding the right to be free from discrimination for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 200)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB18/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb18.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1141861,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain nonprofit entities and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"fundraising\"; amend KRS 139.200 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale of admissions by nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institutions; amend KRS 139.495 to exempt from sales and use tax the fundraising activities done by nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institutions; amend KRS 139.496 and 139.497 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB59/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb59.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141862,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"AN ACT relating to public utilities.","description":"Create new section of KRS 278.010 to 278.450 to set a residential fixed customer charge to recover no more than fixed capital costs for metering, billing, service connections, and customer service for electric, natural gas, and water utilities; amend KRS 278.010 to define \"customer charge\"; amend KRS 278.030 to include affordability as a criterion for utility rates and to establish that the policy of the Commonwealth is to require costs to be reasonable and to provide for their recovery; require the Public Service Commission to balance the interests of the utility, investors, and consumer in establishing fair, just, reasonable and affordable rates; amend KRS 278.183 to require that the costs paid through the environmental surcharge and subjected to two year review are subject to apportionment of fixed, direct capital costs for metering, billing, connection, and service; amend KRS 278.190 to allow the commission to examine the determination of costs and apply standards for rates that include affordability and balancing of interests of various parties affected by the rate; amend KRS 278.255 to require a management and operations audit beginning December 31, 2019, and every five years thereafter and to require the results of the audit be made available on the Public Service Commission and each audited utility's Web site; exempt electric distribution cooperatives from the initial and periodic audit requirements; amend KRS 278.260 to require the Public Service Commission to give the Office of the Attorney General's Office of Rate Intervention notice of any investigation into unreasonable or discriminatory rates, measurements or practices by a utility under its jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB16/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb16.html","sponsor":"Chris Harris"},
{"bill_id":1141863,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"AN ACT relating to personal information.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to provide definitions; enumerate what information is protected from disclosure for a person who is a law enforcement officer or other listed individual; provide the requirements for use or disclosure of protected persons' information by a public agency or third party contractor; enumerate the penalties for use of a person's Social Security number in violation of Sections 1 to 7 of the Act; establish requirements of third party contractors who contract with public agencies; establish requirements for filing a civil action for claims of violation; set out penalties for violations; specify scope and application.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB14/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb14.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1141864,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"AN ACT relating to public charter schools.","description":"Amend KRS 156.095 to remove references to public charter schools; repeal KRS 160.1590, KRS 160.1591, KRS 160.1592, KRS 160.1593, KRS 160.1594, KRS 160.1595, KRS 160.1596, KRS 160.1597, KRS 160.1598, KRS 160.1599, and KRS 161.141.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB17/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb17.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141865,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2019 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt Rules of Procedure for the 2019 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR1/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr1.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1141866,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"AN ACT relating to wills.","description":"Amend KRS 394.300, relating to the recording of wills, to clarify that circuit clerks must copy and certify every will or authenticated copy admitted to the court for recording; require circuit clerks to send certified copies of wills, authenticated copies, and court orders admitting wills to probate to the county clerk for recording; clarify that the original will or authenticated copy shall remain with the circuit clerk for two years; repeal KRS 394.110.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 099)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB108/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb108.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1141867,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"AN ACT relating to patient quality of life.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; establish the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish membership and duties; establish the Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program within the cabinet; set forth purposes, duties, and requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 084)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB65/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb65.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1141868,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency medical services.","description":"Amend KRS 311A.010 to define \"advanced emergency medical technician,\" \"advanced practice paramedic,\" \"community paramedic,\" \"emergency medical responder,\" \"emergency medical services educator,\" \"executive director,\" \"mobile integrated healthcare,\" and \"mobile integrated healthcare program medical director;\" update other definitions; amend KRS 311A.015 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\"; to specify that one member of the board may be an emergency medical technician or advanced emergency medical technician; specify board member term limits; amend KRS 311A.020 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\"; add certification of advanced emergency medical technicians, mobile integrated healthcare programs, and advanced practice paramedics; permit advanced emergency medical technicians to be assigned to investigate emergency medical responders or emergency medical technicians; require that advanced emergency medical technician programs be investigated and regulated by advanced emergency medical technicians or paramedics; amend KRS 311A.025 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\" and add certification and licensure for emergency medical services educator, advanced emergency medical technician, advanced practice paramedic, and mobile integrated healthcare program medical director; amend KRS 311A.030 to update licensing categories; amend KRS 311A.040 to establish Franklin Circuit Court as the court with jurisdiction for hearing appeals on advisory opinions of the board; amend KRS 311A.050 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\"; change \"first responder instructor or instructor trainer, emergency medical technician instructor or instructor trainer, or paramedic instructor, paramedic instructor trainer\" to \"emergency medical services educator\"; add advanced emergency medical technicians, advanced practice paramedics, emergency medical services medical director, and mobile integrated healthcare program medical director; require the use of an official complaint form approved by the board through administrative regulations; amend KRS 311A.055 to change \"first responder, emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical services director\" to \"emergency medical services personnel\"; and specify the executive director's responsibility to notify in the case of an official complaint; amend KRS 311A.060 to change \"paramedic, first responder, or emergency medical technician\" to \"emergency medical services personnel\"; change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder;\" add advanced emergency medical technicians; remove language requiring the revocation of license or certification for completion of a diversion program for a felony offense; amend KRS 311A.065 to update psychological or physical evaluation requirements; amend KRS 311A.075 to permit the chair of the board or a designee of the chair to determine that immediate and temporary suspension of licensure or certification is necessary to protect the public; amend KRS 311A.095 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\"; add advanced emergency medical technicians; add electronic mail application requirements; delete outdated transition language; amend KRS 311A.105 to add electronic mailing requirements; amend KRS 311A.120 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\"; add advanced emergency medical technicians and paramedics; amend KRS 311A.125 to delete continuing competency documentation requirement; amend KRS 311A.130 to change \"first responder, emergency medical technician, or paramedic\" to \"emergency medical services personnel\"; amend KRS 311A.140 to delete outdated transition language and specify certification and licensure requirements; amend KRS 311A.170 to require the promulgation of administrative regulations establishing the educational, testing, credentialing, and licensure requirements for advanced practice paramedics and paramedic subspecialties; permit a paramedic to render services under the supervision of a mobile integrated healthcare program medical director or emergency department medical director; permit a certified community paramedic to provide mobile integrated healthcare services only as an employee of a mobile integrated healthcare program; amend KRS 311A.175 to change \"first responder\" to \"emergency medical responder\"; add \"advanced emergency medical technician\"; amend KRS 311A.190 to change \"run form\" to \"patient care record\"; add mobile integrated healthcare program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311A to set requirements for advanced emergency medical technicians; amend KRS 95A.262, 189.910, and 311.550 to conform; repeal KRS 311A.110, 311A.115, and 311A.127.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 100)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB106/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb106.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1141869,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"AN ACT relating to local boards of education.","description":"Amend KRS 160.190 to require vacancies on any local board of education be filled by appointment by majority vote of those remaining members of the local board, and provide for filling vacancies when the remaining members cannot agree; designate when a vacancy is to be filled at a regular election; move provisions of KRS 160.210(1)(b) and (c) into KRS 160.190 and amend to provide for filling openings on any local board of education arising from no candidate filings; and provide for application of law to apply to vacancies occurring after the date of the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB64/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb64.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1141870,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"AN ACT relating to resale certificates for sales and use tax and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010, 139.260, 139.270, 139.280, and 139.720 to exclude services taxed by KRS 139.200 from tax when being resold; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB73/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb73.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1141871,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"AN ACT relating to special purpose governmental entities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65A to require proposed increases in ad valorem taxes and certain fees and the levy of new ad valorem taxes or fees by special purpose governmental entities to be submitted to the legislative body of the county or city in which the special purpose governmental entity is located for review; amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to conform; repeal KRS 65A.100; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB25/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb25.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1141872,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"AN ACT relating to sanctuary cities and universities.","description":"Amend KRS 65.133 to require local law enforcement agencies and Kentucky State Police to enforce immigration laws; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms, including \"sanctuary\" and \"sanctuary policy\"; prohibit local governments from adopting sanctuary policies; establish hearing procedures for determination of sanctuary status; provide for the withholding of state funding from sanctuaries; create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions from enrolling, employing, or contracting with illegal aliens; require postsecondary educational institutions to keep records of immigration status; provide for the withholding of state funding from postsecondary educational institutions that enroll, employ, or contract with illegal aliens; limit who may be considered a Kentucky resident for in-state tuition purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB38/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb38.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1141873,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"AN ACT relating to the investigation of a shooting or deadly incident by a law enforcement officer.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15A to provide definitions and establish an Officer Shooting Review Board to investigate any shooting of an individual by a law enforcement officer or officers or any deadly incident involving law enforcement; set requirements for board members; provide duties of the board; specify requirements related to investigatory work performed by the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team on behalf of the board; establish investigatory procedures and protocols; provide requirements for submission of the board’s report to the Commonwealth's attorney of the jurisdiction in which the shooting or deadly incident took place or to the Attorney General; provide requirements for independent investigation of any shooting of an individual by a law enforcement officer or officers or any deadly incident involving law enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB18/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb18.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1141874,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"AN ACT relating to physician assistants.","description":"Amend KRS 311.844 to provide additional license renewal requirements for physician assistants with controlled substances prescriptive authority; amend KRS 311.854 to require the board to review and approve or deny physician assistant applications within 30 calendar days of receiving a completed application; amend KRS 311.856 to permit physician assistants to prescribe controlled substances; amend KRS 311.858 to permit physician assistants to prescribe controlled substances with specific restrictions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB93/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb93.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1141875,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.","description":"Amend KRS 189.292 to provide that no person shall use a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle; set forth exceptions; provide that persons under the age of 18 shall not use a personal communication device while driving, except for emergencies; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292; amend KRS 186.452 and 186.454. to conform; repeal KRS 189.294.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB120/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb120.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1141876,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"AN ACT relating to pretrial release.","description":"Amend KRS 431.066 to provide that financial bail be solely imposed for ensuring a defendant's appearance; require a detention hearing for any defendant determined by the court to be a danger to the public if released; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish a detention hearing process; amend KRS 27A.360, 218A.135, 222.204, 431.520, 431.525, 431.530, 431.535, 431.540, 452.260, and 431.510 to conform; repeal KRS 431.021; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB94/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb94.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1143464,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"AN ACT relating to violent offenders.","description":"Amend KRS 439.3401 to provide that any person convicted of manslaughter in the second degree, reckless homicide, or criminal attempt to commit murder of clearly identifiable emergency medical services personnel shall serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before probation or parole.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 136)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB132/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb132.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1143488,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"AN ACT relating to traffic fines.","description":"Amend KRS 189.990 to increase the fine for a violation of passing a stopped school or church bus to $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent offense occurring within three years; make technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB73/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb73.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1143512,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"AN ACT relating to the administration of boards and commissions.","description":"Amend KRS 324B.030 to require the Department of Professional Licensing in the Public Protection Cabinet to provide active state supervision to specified boards and commissions; require the department to provide administrative services for boards with less than 100 licensees; require the department to receive and investigate complaints against licensees of boards and commissions assigned to the department; require boards and commissions to submit an administrative regulation to the department for review prior to filing the administrative regulation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB131/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb131.html","sponsor":"Susan Westrom"},
{"bill_id":1143538,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"AN ACT relating to syringe exchange.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.500 to limit local health departments which operate syringe and needle exchanges to exchanging only on a one-for-one basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB69/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb69.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1143562,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"AN ACT relating to mechanical systems.","description":"Amend KRS 198B.658 to allow a licensed mechanical engineer with two years of experience within or outside the Commonwealth to satisfy the experience requirement for a master HVAC contractor applicant; amend KRS 198B.660 to eliminate certain requirements for HVAC license examinations; amend KRS 198B.6673 and 198B.6678 to require an HVAC inspector to become certified within 12 months of his or her employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 007)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB133/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb133.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1143590,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"AN ACT relating to limitation on the use of state property.","description":"Amend KRS 56.500 to prohibit the sale or display of items related to racist ideology or items produced since World War II denoting swastikas or Nazi-related logos on state property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB128/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb128.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1143614,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"AN ACT relating to the creation of the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission.","description":"Create several new sections in KRS Chapter 41 to establish the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission, provide for the board of directors, establish that the State Treasurer shall serve as the chair of the board, confer all power and duties upon the Commission, and require the Auditor of Public Accounts to conduct an annual audit of the Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 155)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB139/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb139.html","sponsor":"Jim Duplessis"},
{"bill_id":1143641,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"AN ACT relating to surprise billing.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-005 to define \"balance billing,\" \"cost sharing,\" \"covered person,\" \"usual and customary rate,\" and other terms; create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require the insurance commissioner or a designated nonprofit organization to establish and maintain a database of billed health care services charges collected from insurers; define \"unanticipated out-of-network care\"; require an insurer to reimburse for unanticipated out-of-network care at the lower of the billed amount or the usual and customary rate less any cost sharing owed by the covered person; prohibit balance billing from a provider who has been reimbursed as required; allow a provider to bill for any applicable cost-sharing requirements owed by the insured; amend KRS 304.17A-096, 304.17A-430, 304.17A-500, 304.17B-001, 304.17B-015, 304.17B-033, 304.17C-010, 304.18-114, 304.38A-010, and 304.39-241 to conform; repeal KRS 304.17A-640; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB138/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb138.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1143665,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Sandra Louise Deaton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Sandra Louise Deaton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR37/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr37.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1143692,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly until February 5, 2019.","description":"Provide that when the Senate and the House of Representatives adjourn on January 11, 2019, they adjourn until February 5, 2019, when the second part of the 2019 Regular Session shall convene.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR36/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr36.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1143717,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"AN ACT relating to high school programs.","description":"Amend KRS 158.100 to include virtual high school completion programs, identify the purpose of such programs, outline enrollment eligibility requirements, identify graduation requirements for enrollees of the program, and authorize schools to charge students tuition and fees for the program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"returned to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB72/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb72.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1143743,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"AN ACT relating to terroristic threatening.","description":"Amend KRS 508.078 to include public gatherings, places of public accommodation, churches, and places of worship as places covered by the offense of terroristic threatening in the second degree; raise the penalty for terroristic threatening in the second degree to a Class C felony when the person engages in conduct to prepare for or carry out the threatened act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 096)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB130/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb130.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1143767,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics.","description":"Amend KRS 151B.131, 151B.132, 151B.133, 151B.134, 164.020, 164.036, and 12.020 to change the name of the Office for Education and Workforce to the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics, and to change the name of the Board of the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics to the Board of the Kentucky Center for Statistics; amend KRS 151B.134 to remove the executive director of the Education Professional Standards Board from the board and replace the executive director with the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 154)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB140/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb140.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1143794,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"AN ACT relating to school safety and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 158.441 to include definitions of school safety and school security; amend KRS 158.442 to include development and implementation of a school safety coordinator training program; specify membership on the Center for School Safety board of directors; amend KRS 158.443 to specify the board of directors is to appoint an executive director, establish all positions of the center, approve a school security risk assessment tool, review the organizational structure of the center and make recommendations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to establish the state school security marshal to be appointed by and report to the Department of Criminal Justice Training; require the marshal to report annually to the Center for School Safety; require development of a school security risk assessment tool; require reporting by school superintendents on completion of the risk assessment annually; require mandatory additional staff training if the risk assessment is not completed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require school district superintendents to appoint a school safety coordinator; require the school safety coordinator to complete training within six months of appointment; require the coordinator to designate threat assessment teams at each school in the district; require the coordinator to prescribe policies and procedures for an all-hazards approach to school safety; require the coordinator to ensure that all school campuses in their district are toured at least once per school year; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to promote the assignment of a school resource officer to each school; require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to promulgate administrative regulations to establish school resource officer training and course curriculum; require superintendents to report annually to the Center for School Safety the number and placement of school resource officers in the district; amend KRS 15.330 to conform; amend KRS 158.162 to require all districts to restrict the access to each school building by July 1, 2022; withhold approval of new building construction or expansion approval without compliance; amend KRS 156.095 to require suicide prevention awareness information be provided to students in person, by live streaming, or via video recording; require suicide training provided to staff to include the recognition of signs and symptoms of mental illness; require staff with job duties requiring direct contact with students to receive a minimum of one hour of training annually on responding to an active shooter; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define mental health professional and trauma-informed approach; direct all schools to adopt a trauma-informed approach to education; require by July 1, 2021, as funds become available, each school district to provide a mental health professional for each one thousand five hundred students; require by January 1, 2020, the Department of Education make available a tool kit to assist school districts in developing a trauma-informed approach; require by July 1, 2020, each local board of education to develop a plan for implementing a trauma-informed approach; amend KRS 70.062 to encourage sheriffs to collaborate with local school districts on policies and procedures for communicating instances of student-involved trauma; amend KRS 95.970 to encourage chiefs of police to collaborate with local school districts on policies and procedures for communicating instances of student-involved trauma; create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to encourage the Department of Kentucky State Police to work with school districts pertaining to school and student safety and emergency response plans and concerns and policies and procedures for communicating instances of student involved trauma; amend KRS 508.078 to include in terroristic threatening in the second degree making false statements by any means for the purpose of causing evacuation, cancellation, or creating fear of bodily harm in schools or among students, parents, or school personnel; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Education make available to each school district an anonymous reporting tool; allow the reporting individual to stay anonymous; require information reported be immediately sent to administration of each school district and law enforcement agencies affected; require the Department of Education develop and provide a comprehensive training and awareness program on the anonymous reporting tool; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require principals to provide each school year written notice to all students, parents, and guardians of the provisions of KRS 508.078 and potential penalties under KRS 532.060 and 534.030; create a new section of Chapter 158 to allow the board of directors of any public school district foundation to accept gifts or donations restricted for school security purposes and use them exclusively for the purpose granted; encourage the organization of foundations to support public school districts for which no foundation exists; Act shall be known as the School Safety and Resiliency Act; direct the Office of Education Accountability to conduct a study on the use of guidance counselors' time in schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 005)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB1/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb1.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1143818,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to qualifications of Senators.","description":"Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the eligibility age requirement for persons seeking elected office for the Kentucky Senate held after November 3, 2020; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB127/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb127.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1143848,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Roger Hayden upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Roger Hayden upon the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR8/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr8.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1143872,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"AN ACT relating to strangulation.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 508 to create the crime of strangulation, provide that strangulation is a Class D felony; amend KRS 403.720 to include the offense of strangulation as one of the offenses considered domestic violence and abuse; amend KRS 456.010 to include the offense of strangulation as one of the offenses considered dating violence and abuse; amend KRS 456.020 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 183)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB70/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb70.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1143899,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Suzy Post.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Suzy Post.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR10/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr10.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1143923,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 165 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to city and county employees.","description":"Propose to amend Section 165 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow an employee of any county, city, town, or other municipality to be a state officer, deputy officer, or member of the General Assembly; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB71/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb71.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1143950,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"AN ACT relating to an emergency contact information registry.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to establish an emergency contact information registry within the Kentucky Driver's License Information System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB134/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb134.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1143974,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"AN ACT relating to vacating convictions for reckless homicide.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to allow convictions for reckless homicide to be vacated and expunged if the offender has first been granted a partial pardon by the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB74/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb74.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1144001,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Billy F. Ross Memorial Bridge in Mason County.","description":"Designate the Billy F. Ross Memorial Bridge on US 68 in Mason County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR9/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr9.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1144026,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"AN ACT relating to contracting of public works projects.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 45A to set guidelines for awarding contracts for public works projects; set forth that public agencies awarding contracts shall not require or prohibit bidders to adhere to agreements with a labor organization relating to a public works project; set restrictions on a public agency in awarding a grant, tax abatement, or tax credit in situations contrary to the provisions of the Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 038)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB135/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb135.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1144052,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create the offense of a hate crime; amend KRS 439.3401 to include hate crimes; amend KRS 49.320 to conform; repeal KRS 532.031; exempt the provisions of the Act from KRS 6.945(1).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB129/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb129.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1144077,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 15A, 27A, 158, and 194A to require reporting of statistics, including age, race, and gender, to determine whether there is disproportionate minority contact with the juvenile justice, social welfare, and educational discipline systems; create training requirements; require the development and reporting of plans to ameliorate disproportionate minority contact with juvenile justice and education systems; amend KRS 156.095 to require professional development for education professionals on juvenile justice topics; create a new section of KRS Chapter 31 to allow the Division of Protection and Advocacy to investigate the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and require confidentiality; amend KRS 15.334 to require training on juvenile justice topics; create new sections of KRS Chapter 610 to create a minimum age of criminal responsibility of 12 years of age; establish rules relating to the court's treatment of developmental immaturity, mental illness, and intellectual disability; amend KRS 503.010 to define \"physical restraint\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 158 to regulate the use of physical restraint by teachers or school personnel; amend KRS 635.020 to limit the youthful offender process to cases involving offenses against persons and to require that a child be 16 years of age; amend KRS 158.135 to further define \"state agency children\"; amend KRS 15A.220 to require facilities under contract to the Department of Juvenile Justice to report data; amend KRS 635.060 to allow a child who has committed an offense that would be a Class D felony if committed by an adult to be retained on probation for 18 months if the court-ordered substance abuse or mental health program is longer than 12 months and to limit the exclusion of children from the time limits placed on certain dispositions; amend KRS 610.105 to expand a court's options for diversion of a child's adjudicated case; amend KRS 600.020 to define \"restorative justice practices\"; amend KRS 630.070 to limit detention for a child violating a court order to 30 days; amend various sections to conform; amend KRS 610.265 to require hearings every 10 days to continue holding a child in custody; amend KRS 15A.305, 610.030, 610.190, 610.200, 610.220, 635.010, and 630.030 to make technical corrections; repeal KRS 610.012, relating to court jurisdiction over detention of suspected runaways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"recommitted to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB20/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb20.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1144104,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"AN ACT relating to medicinal marijuana and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 218A to define terms; to exempt the medicinal marijuana program from existing provisions in Kentucky law to the contrary; to require the Department for Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control to implement and regulate the medicinal marijuana program in Kentucky; to establish the Division of Medicinal Marijuana within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; to establish restrictions on the possession of and cultivation for personal use of medicinal marijuana by qualifying patients, visiting patients, and designated caregivers; to establish certain protections for cardholders; to establish professional protections for practitioners; to establish professional protections for attorneys; to prohibit the possession and use of medicinal marijuana on a school bus, on the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, in a correctional facility, any property of the federal government, or while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit smoking of medicinal marijuana on public transportation, in public places, or in any place of public accommodation; to clarify that the use of medicinal marijuana by a qualifying patient or visiting qualifying patient is to be treated the same as the use of prescribed pharmaceutical medications; to establish additional protections for medicinal use; to clarify that an employer may restrict the possession and use of medicinal marijuana in the workplace; to require the department to implement and operate a registry identification card program; to establish requirements for registry identification cards; to establish registry identification card fees; to require the department to operate a provisional licensure receipt system; to establish the application requirements for a registry identification card; to clarify when the department may deny an application for a registry identification card; to establish certain responsibilities for cardholders; to clarify when a registry identification card may be revoked; to establish various cannabis business licensure categories; to clarify tiering of cannabis business licenses; to require certain information be included in an application for a cannabis business license; to clarify when the department may deny an application for a cannabis business license; to prohibit a practitioner from being a board member or principal officer of a cannabis business; to prohibit cross-ownership of certain classes of cannabis businesses; to establish rules for local sales, including establishing the process by which a local legislative body may prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses within its territory and the process for local ordinances and ballot initiatives; establish technical requirements for cannabis businesses; to require at least 60% of the board of a cannabis business and at least 60% of the owners of a cannabis business be composed of individuals with at least 3 years of continuous Kentucky residency; to establish requirements for cannabis cultivators, including cultivation square footage limits; to establish requirements for cannabis dispensaries; to establish requirements for safety compliance facilities; to establish requirements for cannabis processors; to establish procedures for the department to inspect cannabis businesses; to establish procedures for the suspension or revocation of a cannabis business license; to protect certain records and information from the disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act; to require the department to establish a verification system for use by law enforcement personnel and cannabis business agents; to require the department to establish a database to share data with all licensed dispensaries and monitor the amount of medical marijuana purchased by cardholders in real time; to require the department to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement the medicinal marijuana program; to establish an alternative method to create a valid registry identification card if the department fails to act; to clarify that nothing in the bill requires government programs or private insurers to reimburse for the cost of use; to establish the medicinal marijuana trust fund; to require that at least 10% of money in the medical marijuana trust fund be returned to dispensaries for use by indigent persons who are qualified patients and enrolled in certain government assistance programs; to require that 3% of money in the medical marijuana trust fund be used to create a grant program to fund medicinal marijuana related research; to require that not more than 85% of money in the medicinal marijuana trust fund be used for operation and enforcement activities; to establish the local medicinal marijuana trust fund; and to establish procedures for the distribution of local cannabis trust fund moneys; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish an excise tax of 10% for cultivators and processors for selling to dispensaries; to establish an excise tax of 10% for dispensaries selling to cardholders; to require that 80% of the revenue from the excise taxes be deposited into the medicinal marijuana trust fund; to require that 20% of the revenue from the excise taxes be deposited into the local medicinal marijuana trust fund; amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, and 218A.1423 to conform; amend KRS 12.020 to change the name of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control and to create the Division of Medicinal Marijuana; and amend KRS 12.252, 15.300, 15.380, 15.398, 15A.340, 15.420, 61.592, 62.160, 131.1815, 211.285, 241.010, 241.015, 241.030, 243.025, 243.0307, 243.038, 243.090, 243.360, 438.310, 438.311, 438.313, 438.315, 438.317,438,320, 438.325, 438.330, 438.337, and 438.340 to conform; Sections 2, 4 to 14,17,18, 20 to 25, 29, 30, and 34 to 37 EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB136/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb136.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1144127,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"AN ACT relating to child abuse education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 requiring each public school to provide developmentally appropriate instruction on child abuse and child sexual abuse to students in all grades; require the Department of Education to develop child abuse and child sexual abuse instructional resources for use by schools; cite the Act as Jenna Quinn's Law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB68/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb68.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1144153,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"AN ACT relating to political activities.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.140 to allow employees in the classified service and other persons to become candidates for nomination or election to a paid partisan public office; amend KRS 156.838 to allow certified or equivalent employees to become candidates for nomination or election to a paid public office; EFFECTIVE November 6, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-09","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB137/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb137.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1147116,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"AN ACT relating to sheltered employment.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010 to redefine \"employee\" to include workers in sheltered workshops whose employment begins on or after January 1, 2021; amend KRS 337.295 to require new administrative regulations concerning sheltered workshops and sheltered workshop employment; amend KRS 205.5606 to exclude referrals to sheltered employment from the definition of \"covered services and supports\" as of January 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB76/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb76.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1147125,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Deborah A. \"Debbie\" Rodgers upon the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Honor Deborah A. \"Debbie\" Rodgers upon the occasion of her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR17/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr17.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1147135,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to provide that if the United States Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, or an amendment is adopted to the United State Constitution restoring state authority to prohibit abortion, no person shall knowingly administer to, prescribe for, procure for, or sell to any pregnant woman any medicine, drug, or other substance with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human being and no person shall use or employ any instrument or procedure upon a pregnant woman with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human being; any person who violates the prohibition is guilty of a Class D felony; provide an exemption for a licensed physician to perform a medical procedure necessary in reasonable medical judgment to prevent the death or substantial risk of death due to a physical condition, or to prevent the serious, permanent impairment of a life-sustaining organ of a pregnant woman; specify that this Act shall also be effective to the appropriation of Medicaid funds that set forth the limited circumstances in which states must fund abortion to remain eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds; repeal KRS 311.710; provide that this Act may be cited as the Human Life Protection Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 152)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB148/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb148.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1147145,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"AN ACT relating to solar energy.","description":"Amend KRS 278.010 to define \"participating third party\" and \"power purchase agreement\" and to exclude both from the definition of \"utility\" and \"retail electric supplier\"; amend KRS 278.465 to include participating third parties and power purchase agreements in the definition of \"eligible customer-generator\" and \"eligible electric generating facility\" and to exclude both from the rated capacity limitation; amend KRS 278.466 to require the Public Service Commission to review and approve or deny power purchase agreements; authorize the commission to establish additional rules and requirements regarding participating third parties and power purchase agreements; deny power purchase agreements if the agreement results in rate increases for the retail electric supplier; require contracts for power purchase agreements to be identical to those offered to other customers; allow for eligible customer-generator installations to be transferrable; and amend KRS 278.467 to give original jurisdiction to the commission for disputes concerning power purchase agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB146/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb146.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1147154,"bill_number":"HJR18","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating Interstate 471 in honor and memory of James Paul David \"Jim\" Bunning.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate Interstate 471 in the Commonwealth in honor and memory of former U.S. Senator and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Bunning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR18/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr18.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1147165,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"AN ACT relating to vision examinations.","description":"Amend KRS 156.160 to require a conclusive vision examination upon a child's initial enrollment in kindergarten and a vision examaination upon a child's initial enrollment in grade six.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB142/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb142.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1147176,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"AN ACT creating the Kentucky Golden Alert System.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to operate a Kentucky Golden Alert System to provide public notification through the use of the news media and highway signs when an impaired person, as defined in KRS 39F.010, is determined to be missing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB150/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb150.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1147186,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance fraud.","description":"Amend KRS 304.47-020 to establish a range of criminal penalties resulting from conviction of insurance fraud; amend KRS 304.47-050 to require certain Kentucky health professional boards to report suspected insurance fraud to the Department of Insurance's Division of Insurance Fraud Investigation and to require the boards to provide information requested by the insurance commissioner; amend KRS 189.635 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to redact vehicle accident reports provided to news-gathering organizations; provide an exception to redaction for up to three reports per day; make technical revisions; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit physician self-referrals of health care services for which payment may be made from basic reparations benefits provided under the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act; incorporate exceptions provided in federal law; require refund of amounts collected in violation of section; amend KRS 304.99-060 to establish civil penalties for violation of Section 4 of the Act; amend KRS 311.597 to deem violation of Section 4 or 5 of the Act by a physician \"dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 143)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB151/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb151.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1147196,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18 to 22, 2019, as FFA Week in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 18 to 22, 2019, as FFA Week in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR12/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr12.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1147205,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Franklin Runyon Sousley.","description":"Honor Franklin Runyon Sousley.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR15/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr15.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1147215,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create the offense of a hate crime; amend KRS 532.031, relating to when a judge may determine at sentencing whether an offense was committed as a result of a hate crime, to include the hate crime offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB145/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb145.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1147228,"bill_number":"SJR42","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 1083 in Warren County as the \"First Lt. Robert Henderson II Memorial Highway.\"","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a roadway in Warren County in honor of First Lt. Robert Lewis Henderson II and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"reassigned to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR42/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr42.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1147237,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"AN ACT relating to expanding organ donor registration.","description":"Amend KRS 311.1947 to expand organ donor registration to the Commonwealth's single sign-on system; list state identification cards as a place donors may designate consent to be registered; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 001)","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB77/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb77.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1147247,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.245 to include the State Treasurer as an ex officio member to the board of trustees of the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority; reduce the number of at-large members from four to three; amend KRS 18A.275 to eliminate the State Treasurer as custodian of funds and require the board to select a custodian of funds collected under 18A.230 to 18A.275; amend KRS 18A.250 to conform;","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 153)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB144/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb144.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1147256,"bill_number":"SJR38","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to child abuse and neglect awareness.","description":"Encourage Kentucky schools to recognize April 6 of each year as Child Abuse Prevention Day in the Commonwealth; direct the Kentucky Department of Education to develop instructional matierials on how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR38/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr38.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1147265,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Carl Edward \"Crawdad\" Sizemore.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Carl Edward \"Crawdad\" Sizemore.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR40/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr40.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1147275,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"AN ACT relating to retired justices and judges.","description":"Amend KRS 423.010 to provide that retired justices and judges shall have the powers of notaries public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB147/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb147.html","sponsor":"Thomas Burch"},
{"bill_id":1147286,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"AN ACT relating to coal severance tax.","description":"Amend KRS 143.010 to eliminate the deduction for transportation expenses from coal severance tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB152/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb152.html","sponsor":"Jim Stewart"},
{"bill_id":1147295,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Suzy Post.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Suzy Post.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR43/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr43.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1147305,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the upcoming one hundredth anniversary of Kentucky Farm Bureau.","description":"Recognize the one hundredth anniversary of Kentucky Farm Bureau.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR11/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr11.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1147316,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Daugh Kennon \"Doug\" White.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Daugh Kennon \"Doug\" White.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR41/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr41.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1147325,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"AN ACT relating to abuse of a corpse.","description":"Amend KRS 525.120 to provide that in all cases the penalty for abuse of a corpse is a Class D felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB143/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb143.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1147335,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"AN ACT relating to property taxes for veteran service organizations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to allow any veteran service organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(19) of the United States Internal Revenue Code to be exempt from all city and county property taxes, if certain conditions are met; authorize the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB153/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb153.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1147348,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Leah Elizabeth Carter.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Leah Elizabeth Carter.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR16/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr16.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1147358,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, 2019.","description":"Commemorate Human Awareness Trafficking Day on January 11, 2019.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR19/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr19.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1147367,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"AN ACT relating to required Medicaid coverage of services.","description":"Amend KRS 205.560 to require that dental and optometric services provided to eligible recipients ages 21 and over be the same as those provided to eligible children ages 21 and under; establish minimum requirements for dental services provided to all age groups; require coverage of nonemergency medically necessary transportation for eligible recipients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB78/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb78.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1147377,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"AN ACT relating to the human rights of unborn children to not be discriminated against and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new section of KRS Chapter 311 to prohibit an abortion if the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion, in whole or in part, because of an unborn child's sex, race, color, national origin, or disability, except in the case of a medical emergency; require physicians to certify a lack of knowledge that the pregnant woman's intent to seek an abortion was, in whole or in part, because of an unborn child's sex, race, color, national origin, or disability; require the State Board of Medical Licensure to revoke a physician's license to practice medicine if the physician violates the prohibition; provide that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall revoke the license of any person, including a licensed abortion facility, that violates the prohibition; provide that a physician who violates the prohibition is civilly liable; allow for severability; amend KRS 311.595 to allow the State Board of Medical Licensure to suspend or revoke the license of any physician who violates the prohibition; amend KRS 311.725, regarding informed consent for abortions, to notify pregnant women of the prohibition; amend KRS 311.990 to provide that a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of a Class D felony; amend KRS 213.101 to conform; amend KRS 413.140 to provide a one-year statute of limitations for civil actions arising from a violation of the prohibition; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 037)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB5/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb5.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1147388,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of National Farm Safety and Health Week.","description":"Recognize the importance of National Farm Safety and Health Week.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR13/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr13.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1147397,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"AN ACT relating to cosmetic services.","description":"Amend KRS 317A.010 to define \"beauty salon\" \"esthetic salon\" and \"nail salon\" as either a fixed or mobile establishment; amend KRS 317A.060 to require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish inspection criteria for mobile salons; amend KRS 317A.155 to allow licensees to render services outside of a licensed establishment for persons suffering from a medical condition which limits physical mobility as attested by a physician in writing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB79/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb79.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1147408,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 11, 2019, as National Milk Day.","description":"Recognize January 11, 2019, as National Milk Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR14/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr14.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1147417,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Doris Archolene \"Archie\" Stivers.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Doris Archolene \"Archie\" Stivers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR39/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr39.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1147426,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"AN ACT relating to school safety.","description":"Amend KRS 158.441 to include definitions of school safety and school security; amend KRS 158.442 to include development and implementation of a school safety coordinator training program; specify membership on the Center for School Safety board of directors; amend KRS 158.443 to specify the board of directors is to appoint an executive director, establish all positions of the center, approve a school security risk assessment tool, review the organizational structure of the center and make recommendations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to establish the state school security marshal to be appointed by and report to the Department of Criminal Justice Training; require the marshal to report annually to the Center for School Safety; require development of a school security risk assessment tool; require reporting by school superintendents on completion of the risk assessment annually; require mandatory additional staff training if the risk assessment is not completed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require school district superintendents to appoint a school safety coordinator; require the school safety coordinator to complete training within six months of appointment; require the coordinator to designate threat assessment teams at each school in the district; require the coordinator to prescribe policies and procedures for an all-hazards approach to school safety; require the coordinator to ensure that all school campuses in their district are toured at least once per school year; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to promote the assignment of a school resource officer to each school; require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to promulgate administrative regulations to establish school resource officer training and course curriculum; require superintendents to report annually to the Center for School Safety the number and placement of school resource officers in the district; amend KRS 15.330 to conform; amend KRS 158.162 to require all districts to restrict the access to each school building by July 1, 2022; withhold approval of new building construction or expansion approval without compliance; amend KRS 156.095 to require suicide prevention awareness information be provided to students in person, by live streaming, or via video recording; require suicide training provided to staff to include the recognition of signs and symptoms of mental illness; require staff with job duties requiring direct contact with students to receive a minimum of one hour of training annually on responding to an active shooter; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define mental health professional and trauma-informed approach; direct all schools to adopt a trauma-informed approach to education; require by July 1, 2021, as funds become available, each school district to provide a mental health professional for each one thousand five hundred students; require by January 1, 2020, the Department of Education make available a tool kit to assist school districts in developing a trauma-informed approach; require by July 1, 2020, each local board of education to develop a plan for implementing a trauma-informed approach; amend KRS 70.062 to encourage sheriffs to collaborate with local school districts on policies and procedures for communicating instances of student-involved trauma; amend KRS 95.970 to encourage chiefs of police to collaborate with local school districts on policies and procedures for communicating instances of student-involved trauma; create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to encourage the Department of Kentucky State Police to work with school districts pertaining to school and student safety and emergency response plans and concerns and policies and procedures for communicating instances of student involved trauma; amend KRS 508.078 to include in terroristic threatening in the second degree making false statements by any means for the purpose of causing evacuation, cancellation, or creating fear of bodily harm in schools or among students, parents, or school personnel; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Education make available to each school district an anonymous reporting tool; allow the reporting individual to stay anonymous; require information reported be immediately sent to administration of each school district and law enforcement agencies affected; require the Department of Education develop and provide a comprehensive training and awareness program on the anonymous reporting tool; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require principals to provide each school year written notice to all students, parents, and guardians of the provisions of KRS 508.078 and potential penalties under KRS 532.060 and 534.030; create a new section of Chapter 158 to allow the board of directors of any public school district foundation to accept gifts or donations restricted for school security purposes and use them exclusively for the purpose granted; encourage the organization of foundations to support public school districts for which no foundation exists; Act shall be known as the School Safety and Resiliency Act; direct the Office of Education Accountability to conduct a study on the use of guidance counselors' time in schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB1/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb1.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1147435,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the students who wrote the book No Single Sparrow Makes a Summer produced by the Louisville Story Program.","description":"Honor the students who wrote \" No Single Sparrow Makes a Summer\" produced by the Louisville Story Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR20/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr20.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1147445,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale or disposition of certain county property.","description":"Amend KRS 67.0802 to clarify that any proceeds from property disposed of by a county that was acquired through forfeiture or purchased using restricted funds under KRS 218A.420(4)(a) shall be transferred to a restricted account under KRS 218A.420.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 012)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB141/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb141.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1147454,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"AN ACT relating to the reporting of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.","description":"Amend KRS 620.030 to establish that if a person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is dependent, neglected, or abused, causes an oral or written report of the dependency, neglect, or abuse to be made, is employed by a local law enforcement agency, the Department of Kentucky State Police, the cabinet or its designated representative, the Commonwealth's attorney, or a county attorney, then that person shall make the oral or written report to his or her employer and to one of the other entities authorized to receive the report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-10","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB149/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb149.html","sponsor":"Thomas Burch"},
{"bill_id":1147977,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual assault victims.","description":"Amend KRS 403.322 to specify that persons found by clear and convincing evidence to have committed an offense in KRS Chapter 510 that produced a child shall not have custody, visitation, or inheritance rights with regard to that child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB169/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb169.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1147991,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, making and appropriation therefore, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Community and Technical College endowment match fund; transfer $3 million annually to the fund from general fund; authorize promulgation of administrative regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB163/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb163.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1148007,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"AN ACT relating to foster care and adoption services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to define \"foster care or adoption services\" and \"religious organization\"; provide that a religious organization or an individual employed by a religious organization while acting in the scope of that employment shall not be required to provide foster care or adoption services to a person if the action would cause the organization or individual to violate a sincerely held religious belief; restrict civil or criminal action against religious organizations or an individual employed by a religious organization while acting in the scope of that employment for certain actions or any other action to penalize; allow religious organizations or an individual employed by a religious organization while acting in the scope of that employment a defense to any private cause of action for refusal to provide certain services due to a sincerely held religious belief.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB160/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb160.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1148023,"bill_number":"SJR44","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating honorary names for various roads and bridges and directing the placement of honorary roadside signs.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate Interstate 471 in the Commonwealth in honor and memory of former U.S. Senator and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Bunning.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 081)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR44/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr44.html","sponsor":"Wil Schroder"},
{"bill_id":1148041,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual violence training.","description":"Amend KRS 311A.120 to require training on awareness of sexual violence for emergency medical technicians.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 085)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB92/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb92.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1148057,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"AN ACT relating to marijuana possession.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to make the penalty for possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana a prepayable non-criminal fine; amend KRS 218A.010 to define \"personal use quantity of marijuana\" and \"marijuana accessory\"; amend KRS 218A.1422 regarding marijuana possession to conform; amend KRS 218A.500 regarding drug paraphernalia to exempt personal use marijuana accessories; amend KRS 218A.1421 on marijuana trafficking to exempt personal use quantities; amend KRS 431.450 to include violations for possession of personal use quantities of marijuana in the uniform citation form; amend KRS 500.080 to exclude the offense of possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana from the definition of \"violation\"; and amend KRS 138.872 to exclude personal use quantities from marijuana stamp tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB82/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb82.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1148073,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"AN ACT relating to assault on a service animal.","description":"Amend KRS 525.200 to include assistance animals in the definition of \"service animals\" that are covered by assault on a service animal in the first degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB157/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb157.html","sponsor":"Terri Branham Clark"},
{"bill_id":1148089,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"AN ACT relating to fees for air quality.","description":"Amend KRS 224.20-050 to allow the Energy and Environment Cabinet or an air pollution control district to establish an air quality fee structure that may include a permit or registration fee in addition to the collection of a per-ton emissions-based assessment; remove the requirements relating to the determination of fee assessments for particulate matter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 014)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB165/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb165.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1148106,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly until February 5, 2019.","description":"Provide that when the House of Representatives and the Senate adjourn on January 11, 2019, they adjourn until February 5, 2019, when the second part of the 2019 Regular Session shall convene.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR25/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr25.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1148123,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"AN ACT relating to a drug-free workplace.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to provide definitions and to require public employers to have an appeals process for an employee who violates a drug-free policy using legal industrial products; amend KRS 18A.043 to require an appeals process for those public employers who require drug testing; amend KRS 304.13-167 to require Section 2 be complied with by public employers and suggested for private employers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB83/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb83.html","sponsor":"Perry Clark"},
{"bill_id":1148139,"bill_number":"SJR47","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Jed Deters Memorial Highway in Kenton County.","description":"Direct the KYTC to designate the Jed Deters Memorial Highway in Kenton County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR47/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr47.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1148155,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"AN ACT relating to extended warranty services.","description":"Amend KRS 139.470 to exempt extended service warranties for certain communication provider equipment; apply to sales made after July 1, 2019, but before July 1, 2023; require the Department of Revenue to report the claimed exemptions to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 131.190 to give the department authority to provide the report of the exemptions to LRC; make conforming changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB161/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb161.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1148172,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to bills considered for final passage.","description":"Propose to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require each amended legislative bill, which is materially altered or wholly changed in substance, to be read anew at length on three different days in each House beginning with the legislative session in the year 2021 and in each subsequent legislative session thereafter; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB87/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb87.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1148189,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to make additional offenses eligible for expungement; reduce the filing fee for felony expungement from $500 to $200; amend KRS 431.076 to allow expungement of charges dismissed without prejudice; amend KRS 431.078 to require certain records to be expunged if the law specifies a period for enhancement and that period has expired; amend KRS 431.079 to limit requirement of certification to convictions that have not been pardoned.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB155/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb155.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1148206,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"AN ACT relating to a day of prayer for students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 designating the last Wednesday in September of each year as A Day of Prayer for Kentucky's Students.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 141)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB166/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb166.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1148224,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission and the Finance and Administration Cabinet to work collaboratively to provide one or more safe, appropriate places for mothers to breastfeed and express milk in the Capitol Annex.","description":"Urge the Legislative Research Commission and the Finance and Administration Cabinet to work collaboratively to provide one or more safe, appropriate places for mothers to breastfeed and express milk in the Capitol Annex.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR29/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr29.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1148240,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"AN ACT relating to speech-language pathologists or audiologists.","description":"Amend KRS 157.397 to require local boards of education to provide an annual salary supplement to qualified speech-language pathologists or audiologists.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB168/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb168.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1148257,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"AN ACT relating to equine within Kentucky and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section within KRS Chapter 230 to establish the Kentucky equine education account to support the equine programs at the University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, and the Bluegrass Community and Technical College; establish provisions for the funds; and require reporting of the funds; amend KRS 230.550 to allow funding for the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program from the Kentucky equine education account; amend KRS 230.555 to allow the Equine Industry Advisory Commission's expenses to be reimbursed from the amount allocated to the University of Louisville from the Kentucky equine education account; amend KRS 138.510 to reallocate the money from pari-mutuel wagering that is deposited into the equine industry program trust and revolving fund to the Kentucky equine education account beginning July 1, 2019; grant the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet a race title sponsorship at the two-day international horse racing event; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB81/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb81.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1148273,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.9-080 to exempt certain employees of insurers from the licensure requirement for insurance adjusters; amend KRS 304.9-430 to exempt certain employees of insurers from the licensure requirement for insurance adjusters; amend KRS 304.9-436 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 008)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB156/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb156.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1148289,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Louisville Metro Police Detective Deidre Irene Mengedoht.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Louisville Metro Police Detective Deidre Irene Mengedoht.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR48/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr48.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1148305,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"AN ACT relating to methamphetamine.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 65.8801 to 65.8839 to allow a local government to provide for the abatement and decontamination of any property where a methamphetamine contamination notice has been posted; amend KRS 65.8840 to provide that a local government may provide for the abatement and decontamination of any property where a methamphetamine contamination notice has been posted through ordinance; require notice and hearing prior to the decontamination of any property where a methamphetamine contamination notice has been posted; provide that a local government may place a lien on the property for costs related to the enforcement of the ordinance and decontamination of the property; amend KRS 132.012 to include properties that have had a methamphetamine contamination notice posted for a period of at least one year in the definition of \"abandoned urban property\" for tax purposes; amend KRS 426.205 to specify that a lien for the costs to a local government for the abatement and decontamination of a property where a methamphetamine contamination notice has been posted qualifies as a lien for which a sale may be ordered when the property is determined to be abandoned.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 052)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB89/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb89.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1148323,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"AN ACT relating to implementing Do Not Resuscitate orders in a hospital setting.","description":"Create new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define \"Do Not Resuscitate or DNR order\"; require the signature of a patient or a family member of the patient before implementing a do not resuscitate order written by a health care provider in a hospital setting; permit a hospital to request that a patient complete a Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) form in accordance with KRS 311.621 to KRS 311.643.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB167/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb167.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1148339,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restructure the voting restrictions relating to felons and persons with mental disabilities; submit to the voters with ballot question.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB93/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb93.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1148355,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Russell Glen Mobley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Russell Glen Mobley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR45/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr45.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1148371,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Pat Hughes Cooper for her decades of volunteerism.","description":"Honor Pat Hughes Cooper for her decades of volunteerism.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR26/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr26.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1148389,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"AN ACT relating to civil actions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 26A to allow appointment of a special judge in certain civil actions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"returned to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB2/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb2.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1148405,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 12.023 to remove the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation from the Office of the Governor; amend KRS 12.020 to attach the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Department of Agriculture; amend KRS 247.944 to attach the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Department of Agriculture; allow staff services for the board to be provided by the Department of Agriculture; authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee to serve as executive director of the Agricultural Finance Corporation board; amend KRS 248.707 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to serve as chair of the Agricultural Development Board; authorize the Governor to serve as vice chair of the Agricultural Development Board; attach the Agricultural Development Board to the Department of Agriculture; allow staff services for the board to be provided by the Department of Agriculture; amend KRS 248.709 to provide that the Commissioner of Agriculture or his or her designee shall serve as director of the Agricultural Development Board; amend KRS 260.860 to conform; repeal KRS 248.480, relating to the Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust Corporation; transfer affairs associated with the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Development Board, and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB88/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb88.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1148419,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Cassaundra Cooper for her years of service with the Legislative Research Commission.","description":"Honor Cassaundra Cooper for her years of service with the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR24/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr24.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1148435,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of John Edward \"Bear\" Coyle.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of John Edward \"Bear\" Coyle.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR27/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr27.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1148451,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"AN ACT relating to direct shipment of wine to consumers.","description":"Amend KRS 241.010 to define \"direct shipper\" and amend \"retail sale\" and \"sale\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to establish a direct shipper license and penalties for violations; amend KRS 243.030 to establish the license fee for a direct shipper license; amend KRS 243.120 to allow a Kentucky winery to ship to a consumer; amend KRS 243.130 to allow for the direct shipper license; amend KRS 243.155 to remove the in-person requirement for wine purchases and to conform with direct shipper license privileges; amend KRS 244.165 to specify the privileges for a Kentucky-licensed small farm winery or winery; add the direct shippers license privileges; amend KRS 243.034 and 243.0341 to conform; provide severability provisions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB99/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb99.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1148470,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement of criminal records.","description":"Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 431.076 to order concurrent expungement of the records of persons acquitted of charges or against whom charges were dismissed with prejudice and create procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB159/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb159.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1148486,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2019 as National Beef Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize May 2019 as National Beef Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR22/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr22.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1148501,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"AN ACT relating to licensed certified professional midwives.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 314 to define \"APRN-designated certified nurse midwife,\" \"certified professional midwifery services,\" \"council,\" \"licensed certified professional midwife; \"create the Licensed Certified Professional Midwives Advisory Council under the Board of Nursing and establish its membership; provide that a licensed certified professional midwife has same authority and responsibility as other licensed health care providers regarding public health laws and require each to keep appropriate medical records; require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to licensed certified professional midwives, including a requirement for informed consent, fees for permits, statewide requirements for transfer of care, medical tests, and a formulary of medications; permit the board to require a criminal background investigation of an applicant for a license as a licensed certified professional midwife by means of a fingerprint check; require the council to delineate findings on restrictions to providing certified professional midwifery services; provide immunity from liability in civil action for health care providers who have acted in consultation with a licensed certified professional midwife; establish a work group to develop statewide transfer guidelines; amend KRS 164.298, 211.180, 311.271, and 311.550 to conform; require data to be collected about the place of delivery and planned place of delivery; prohibit performing abortions; provide an education requirement to meet United States educational accreditation standards; provide that any medications used by a licensed certified professional midwife are for the safe conduct of pregnancy, labor and birth, and immediate care of a newborn.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 104)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB84/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb84.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1148517,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of a felony, other than sex offenses, violent offenses, or crimes against children, the right to vote; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB90/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb90.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1148532,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"AN ACT relating to driving under the influence and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 189A.005 to provide a definition for \"cabinet\" and to clarify the definitions of \"ignition interlock device\", \"ignition interlock certificate of installation\", \"ignition interlock device provider\", and \"ignition interlock license\"; amend KRS 189A.010 to clarify that laboratory tests for controlled substances are admissible for DUI prosecutions under (1)(c) or (e); amend KRS 189A.040 to provide that alcohol or substance abuse treatment pursuant to this statute shall be authorized as Medicaid-eligible services for defendants who are Medicaid-eligible; amend KRS 189A.045 to clarify that if a defendant enrolls in an education alcohol or substance abuse treatment program before conviction that the education or treatment completed prior to conviction counts towards the education or treatment requirement imposed by KRS 189A.040; amend KRS 189A.050 to raise the DUI service fee from $375 to $425 and appropriate the additional $50 to the Transportation Cabinet for administrative costs associated with ignition interlock; repeal and reenact KRS 189A.070 to provide that the Transportation Cabinet shall suspend the driver's license of a person convicted of a DUI; specify that any person issued an ignition interlock license may have a shorter suspension period; amend KRS 189A.085 to provide that a person convicted of any DUI shall surrender his or her license plate unless the person or family qualifies for an exemption; amend KRS 189A.090, operating a motor vehicle while driver's license is suspended for a DUI, to conform and to raise the third or subsequent offense of this statute for a person who was driving impaired to a Class C felony; amend KRS 189A.100 to clarify that the sentencing court can order a videotape or film of a DUI destroyed; amend KRS 189A.200 to provide that the court may require an ignition interlock license as a pretrial condition of release for those charged with violating (1)(a) but shall require an ignition interlock license as a pretrial condition of release for those charged with violating (1)(b) or (c); repeal and reenact KRS 189A.340 to provide the requirements for and restrictions of an ignition interlock license; amend KRS 189A.345 to make penalties for ignition interlock license and device violations; repeal, reenact, amend, and renumber KRS 189A.500 to clarify the Transportation Cabinet's regulatory authority for ignition interlock; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189A to provide an administrative appeals process for ignition interlock licenses; amend KRS 189A.410 to specify that only those charged with violations of KRS 189A.010(1)(c) or (d) are eligible for hardship licenses; amend KRS 189A.107, 189A.400, 189A.440, and 186.560 to conform; amend KRS 189A.105, 189A.220, 189A.240, and 189A.250 to make technical corrections; repeal 189A.080, 189A.320, 189A.420, 189A.430, and 189A.450; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 103)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB85/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb85.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1148547,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"AN ACT relating to standards for the operation of golf carts on roadways.","description":"Amend KRS 189.286 to remove the requirement for golf carts to meet the federal safety standards for low-speed vehicles; establish new equipment standards for golf carts operating on roadways.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 013)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB154/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb154.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1148560,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of a felony, other than felonies designated by the General Assembly, the right to vote; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB91/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb91.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1148580,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2019 as National Soybean Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize April 2019 as National Soybean Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR21/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr21.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1148596,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Alzheimer's and Dementia Workforce Assessment Task Force.","description":"Create the Alzheimer's and Dementia Workforce Assessment Task Force to study the state's healthcare workforce needs as well as the state's long-term care services and supports infrastructure, including long-term care facilities that are used to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2019 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR46/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr46.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1148610,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2019 as National Pork Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize October 2019 as National Pork Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR23/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr23.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1148624,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"AN ACT relating to the training of commercial driver's license holders in identifying and reporting human trafficking.","description":"Amend KRS 281A.010 to define \"human trafficking\"; amend KRS 281A.120 to require a person applying for a commercial driver's license to complete training related to identifying and reporting human trafficking; amend KRS 281A.170 to require commercial driver's licenses to be issued with a wallet card that outlines the signs of human trafficking and how to report it, and includes the National Human Trafficking Hotline number; amend KRS 281A.130, 281A.320 and 281.755 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB162/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb162.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1148643,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Sandra Louise Deaton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Sandra Louise Deaton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR28/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr28.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1148657,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"AN ACT relating to civil rights.","description":"Amend KRS 344.010 to include definitions for \"sexual orientation\" and \"gender identity\"; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the KRS civil rights chapter, to include a prohibition against discrimination because of sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 342.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation and advertisements therefor, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.370, 344.380, and 344.680, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-01-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB164/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb164.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1148672,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"AN ACT relating to child welfare and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to require national and state background checks of staff members of child-caring facilities and child-placing agencies in Kentucky as newly required by federal law; amend KRS 199.011 to update the definition of \"voluntary and informed consent\" as it relates to adoption; amend KRS 199.505 to establish a beginning timeframe related to searches of the Kentucky putative father registry that corresponds to the date on which the statute became effective following its enactment in 2018; create a new section of KRS Chapter 620 to establish a foster child bill of rights; amend KRS 620.020 to establish definitions for \"position of authority\" and \"position of special trust\"; amend KRS 620.030, relating to reports of abuse or neglect of a child that may or may not involve fictive kin, persons in a position of authority, or persons in a position of special trust; amend KRS 620.040, relating to reports of abuse or neglect of a child that may or may not involve fictive kin, persons in a position of authority, or persons in a position of special trust; amend KRS 620.180 to require case reviews for court approval 60 days after a child has been placed in a qualified residential facility to ensure the Commonwealth is in compliance with federal law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 033)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB158/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb158.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1191043,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Mileage-Based Transportation Funding Task Force.","description":"Create the Mileage-Based Transportation Funding Task Force to develop and study the implementation of a mileage-based transportation funding mechanism; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2019 Interim and to submit any proposed findings or recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR54/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr54.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191044,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Riley Fort upon being named Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky.","description":"Honor Riley Fort upon being named Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR53/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr53.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1191046,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring University of Louisville President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi.","description":"Honor University of Louisville President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR35/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr35.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1191048,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a minor.","description":"Amend KRS 186.560 to require the Transportation Cabinet to suspend, for 30 days, an instruction permit, intermediate license, or operator's license of a person who is under the age of 18 if that person has attained more than three points against his or her driving record; amend KRS 186.450 and 186.4122 to conform;","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB95/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb95.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1191050,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"AN ACT relating to financial administration and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 41.410 to update the requirements to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000; create a new section of KRS Chapter 41 to require the Department of the Treasury be responsible for administering and promoting STABLE Kentucky accounts; amend KRS 393A.020 to state that KRS Chapter 393A shall not apply to mineral proceeds; amend KRS 393A.330 to provide that the holder of virtual currency shall liquidate and remit the proceeds to the administrator and that the owner shall not have recourse against the holder or the administrator to recover any gain in value that occurs after the liquidation of the virtual currency; create a new section of KRS Chapter 393A to establish the unclaimed property trust fund; repeal various sections of KRS Chapter 41 and KRS 42.510 related to the Linked Deposit Investment Program; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB170/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb170.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1191051,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William \"Bill\" Hall.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of William \"Bill\" Hall.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR61/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr61.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191052,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to gaming.","description":"Propose to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to define, permit, oversee, and regulate all forms of otherwise permissible gaming; provide for the oversight and control of gaming by an administrative body funded by license fees and taxes levied on gaming; prior to July 2040, require 100% of gaming proceeds, in excess of the amount used to pay for an oversight administrative body of gaming, to go to the retirement systems; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB105/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb105.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1191057,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Cayce Mill Supply Co. on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"Honor Cayce Mill Supply Co. on the auspicious occasion of their 100th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR54/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr54.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191058,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"AN ACT relating to notaries public.","description":"Amend KRS 423.010 to prohibit a person convicted of a felony from becoming a notary public; require persons applying to be a notary public to submit to a background check with the Kentucky State Police; require the Kentucky State Police to submit results of the background check to the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB109/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb109.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1191060,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dr. T. Vaughn Walker.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dr. T. Vaughn Walker.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR67/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr67.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1191061,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"AN ACT relating to the public postsecondary education institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164A.550 to define \"branch budget bill,\" \"capital project,\" and \"general fund\"; amend KRS 164A.575 to permit the governing board of a public postsecondary education institution to authorize a capital project even though it is not specifically listed in a budget branch bill if the project is funded solely by non-general fund appropriations, including agency cash or restricted funds, federal funds, private funds, or agency bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 per project and per year if certain requirements are met; create a new section of KRS 164A.550 to 164A.630 to permit governing boards of a public postsecondary education institution to authorize up to $5,000,000 in agency bonds a year without approval from the General Assembly when the institution matches the principal amount of the agency bonds issued with agency funds reserved for the specific purpose for with the agency bonds are issued; require the governing board to provide specific written certifications to designated agencies prior to issuance of agency bonds; prohibit a governing board from requesting an appropriation from the state general fund to pay debt service or other financing costs of the bonds; provide that the bonds issued shall be an obligation of the institution; require a governing board to specify by resolution the revenues pledged as security on the bonds and identify the funds reserved to match the bonds; amend KRS 45.763 to exclude projects authorized by a governing board in accordance with this Act; amend KRS 164A.585, 164A.600, 56.870, 45.760, and 45.793 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB207/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb207.html","sponsor":"Jim Duplessis"},
{"bill_id":1191063,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 15.525 to allow individuals other than volunteers to serve as mentors under the Angel Initiative Program; allow persons who have been convicted of three or more drug-related offenses to participate in the Angel Initiative Program; amend KRS 16.055 to require that applicants for promotions in the State Police may be ineligible for up to 36 months on the basis of substantiated misconduct and that an officer reverted to a previous rank is ineligible for promotion the next time a promotional process is offered; amend KRS 16.198 to require CVE R Class employees to pass a physical fitness test every three years and allow that individuals employed as Trooper R Class or CVE R Class to be placed in special work assignments; amend KRS 61.906 to require persons eligible for a commission to provide references from two reputable individuals who are not necessarily Kentucky residents; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 194)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB223/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb223.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1191065,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"AN ACT relating to financial settlements.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 to require that any financial settlement resulting from actions of members or staff of the General Assembly and implemented with the expenditure of public funds be disclosed by the person or persons who authorized or approved the settlement to the Legislative Ethics Commission, including financial settlements resulting from cases of breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, severance at termination of employment, and sexual harassment; require the Legislative Ethics Commission to post a listing of all such financial settlements on its Web site; failure to report such financial settlements by each person who authorized or approved the settlement is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense; define certain terms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 11A to require that any financial settlement resulting from actions of public servants or employees of the executive branch of state government and implemented with the expenditure of public funds shall be disclosed by each person who authorized or approved the settlement to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, including financial settlements resulting from cases of breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, severance at termination of employment, and sexual harassment; require the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to post a listing of all such financial settlements on its Web site; failure to report such financial settlements by each person who authorized or approved the settlement shall be punishable by a fine of up to S1,000 for each offense; define certain terms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 21A to require that any financial settlement resulting from actions of Supreme Court justices, judges, or other employees of the Kentucky Court of Justice and implemented with the expenditure of public funds shall be disclosed by each person who authorized or approved the settlement to the Clerk of the Kentucky Supreme Court, including financial settlements resulting from cases of breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, severance at termination of employment, and sexual harassment; require the Clerk of the Kentucky Supreme Court to post a listing of all such financial settlements on the Web site of the Kentucky Court of Justice; failure to report such financial settlements by each person who authorized or approved the financial settlement shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense; define certain terms; create a new section of KRS 164.011 to 164.098 to require that any financial settlement that results from actions of employees of any public institution of higher learning in Kentucky and implemented with the expenditure of public funds shall be disclosed by each person who authorized or approved the settlement to the Council on Postsecondary Education, including cases of breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, severance at termination of employment, and sexual harassment; require the Council on Postsecondary Education to post a listing of all such financial settlements on its Web site; failure to report such financial settlements by each person who authorized or approved the settlements shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense; define certain terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB130/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb130.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1191066,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"AN ACT creating the Kentucky Rural and Opportunity Zone Jobs Act.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 136 to establish the growth fund tax credit; establish Subchapter 21 of KRS Chapter 154 and create new sections thereof to establish an application and approval process for investment in growth businesses by a growth fund and verification related to the new tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Rural and Opportunity Zone Jobs Act.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB203/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb203.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1191070,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"AN ACT relating to death in the line of duty retirement benefits.","description":"Amend KRS 16.601 and 61.621 to provide that payments to the surviving spouse of a member of the state-administered retirement systems who dies in the line of duty shall not be reduced upon remarriage; provide that surviving spouses of a member who died in the line of duty who subsequently remarried shall have their benefit increased to the amount specified by KRS 16.601 and 61.621.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB229/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb229.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1191072,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amend KRS 241.010 to revise the definition of \"souvenir package\"; amend KRS 243.0305 to remove requirement for souvenir packages to be available to any Kentucky retail licensee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB200/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb200.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1191073,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Donald Wayne Stephens Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Donald Wayne Stephens Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR41/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr41.html","sponsor":"Russ Meyer"},
{"bill_id":1191075,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"AN ACT relating to corporal punishment in schools.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 158.440 to 158.449 to define \"corporal punishment\"; prohibit a person employed by a school district from using corporal physical discipline; amend KRS 158.444 to remove corporal punishment as a form of discipline in a school; amend KRS 503.110 to remove the exception that permitted the use of physical force by a teacher against a minor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB202/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb202.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1191076,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Black History Month.","description":"Recognize February as Black History Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR69/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr69.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1191079,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"AN ACT relating to oil and gas.","description":"Amend KRS 353.510 to add definitions for \"control person,\" \"eligible well,\" and \"orphan well\"; amend KRS 353.562 to change the name of the Kentucky abandoned storage tank reclamation fund to the Kentucky abandoned storage tank and orphan well reclamation fund; set forth the purposes of the fund and allowable expenditures from the fund; authorize the Energy and Environment Cabinet to contract with private parties for remediation or reclamation projects; amend KRS 353.563 to authorize the Energy and Environment Cabinet to take the same actions to address improperly abandoned wells as currently allowed for abandoned storage tank facilities; amend KRS 353.564 to provide for forfeiture of equipment or product remaining at an orphan well or abandoned storage tank facility site; allow the Energy and Environment Cabinet or its agents to include the forfeited equipment or product as part of the reclamation or remediation project; add eligible and orphan wells to the project prioritization order for moneys to be disbursed from the fund; allow the Energy and Environment Cabinet to disregard priority if doing so would be cost-efficient or otherwise demonstrably beneficial; allow the Energy and Environment Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to provide further detail as to the prioritization of wells and abandoned storage tank facilities to be reclaimed or remediated; amend KRS 353.590 to prohibit persons under 18 years of age from receiving a permit under KRS Chapter 353; replace the bond schedule for shallow wells with a bonding formula of two dollars for every foot of true vertical well depth for all shallow wells bonded after the effective date of the Act; establish a new tier structure for shallow well blanket bonds; establish requirements for shallow bonds and blanket bonds; establish procedures for well operator transfers; establish procedures for well closure orders; amend KRS 353.593 to require appeals from final orders issued by the Department for Natural Resources to be taken to the Energy and Environment Cabinet's Office of Administrative Hearings; amend KRS 353.655 to remove exceptions to the prohibition on the use of shackle rods or related cables; amend KRS 353.710 to allow the Department for Natural Resources to bring suit against a person violating KRS 353.500 to 353.720 in Franklin Circuit Court; amend KRS 353.991 to establish penalties for violations of KRS 353.500 to 353.720 or 353.735 to 353.747; provide that penalties recovered from the section be deposited in the oil and gas well plugging fund; amend KRS 353.180 to conform; create a new section of KRS 353.500 to 353.720 to establish eligibility requirements for permit issuance or transfers under KRS Chapter 353; allow the Energy and Environment Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations relating to compliance with the eligibility requirements under the section; repeal and reenact KRS 353.730 as a new section of KRS 353.500 to 353.720; amend KRS 353.570 to conform; create a new noncodified section to provide for the transfer of records and funds from the Kentucky abandoned storage tank reclamation fund to the Kentucky abandoned storage tank and orphan well reclamation fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 021)","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB199/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb199.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1191080,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.10-040 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB122/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb122.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191084,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.10-040 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB127/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb127.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191085,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of the Taylor County High School boys' golf team upon winning the 2018 KHSAA State Golf Championship.","description":"Adjourn in honor of the Taylor County High School boys' golf team upon winning the 2018 KHSAA State Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR63/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr63.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191087,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 157.195 to 157.290 to establish the State Advisory Council for Exceptional Children; amend KRS 156.029 to revise the Kentucky Board of Education; amend KRS 158.6453 to revise the standards and assessments process review committee; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 158.6452 to revise the School Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability Council; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 158.648 to rename the State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education the Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Council and revise the council; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 158.794 to rename the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Grant Steering Committee the Read to Achieve Council and revise the council; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.017 to revise the authority of the Education Professional Standards Board and replace the executive director with the Commissioner of Education; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.028 to revise the Education Professional Standards Board; amend KRS 161.220 to clarify retirement system participation for employees of the Education Professional Standards Board; amend KRS 164.011 to revise the Council on Postsecondary Education; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 200.700 to revise the Early Childhood Advisory Council; amend KRS 12.020, 18A.115, 151B.134, 156.553, 158.792, 158.842, 161.100, and 161.126 to conform; repeal KRS 160.158 relating to the Council for Community Education; confirm, in part, Executive Orders 2018-581, 2018-597, and 2018-653.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB116/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb116.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191089,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 64.012 to lower the county clerk's fees concerning certain candidates for city office; amend KRS 118.255 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB113/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb113.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1191090,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"AN ACT relating to discussion with patients on the risks, benefits, and limitations of treatment with controlled substances.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.172 to add issues that a practitioner is required to discuss with a patient prior to prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a patient; require that the same information is discussed prior to a third sequential prescription; require any discussion records to be kept by the practitioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB106/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb106.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1191092,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of the Taylor County High School boys' golf team upon winning the 2018 KHSAA State Golf Championship.","description":"Adjourn in honor of the Taylor County High School boys' golf team upon winning the 2018 KHSAA State Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR51/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr51.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1191094,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"AN ACT relating to the Emergency Response Commission.","description":"Amend KRS 39E.030 to change the quorum requirement for the Emergency Response Commission to a simple majority of currently appointed members.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 015)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB196/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb196.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1191097,"bill_number":"HJR37","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating Radcliff, Kentucky, as the \"Knife Capital of Kentucky.\"","description":"Designate Radcliff, Kentucky, as the \"Knife Capital of Kentucky.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 080)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR37/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr37.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1191099,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"AN ACT relating to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.","description":"Amend KRS 42.740 to add a member of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals to the Geographic Information Advisory Council; remove the secretary of the Economic Development Cabinet from the council; change the name of the Kentucky Association of Land Surveyors to the Kentucky Association of Professional Surveyors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 139)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB177/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb177.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191100,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"AN ACT relating to dialysate solutions and devices.","description":"Amend KRS 315.0351 and 315.040 to allow a person or pharmacy located outside this Commonwealth to sell or distribute dialysate drugs or devices necessary to perform home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease, provided that certain criteria are followed; amend KRS 315.400 to change the definition of \"wholesale distribution.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 157)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB218/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb218.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1191103,"bill_number":"SJR65","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Marshall Long Memorial Highway in Shelby and Henry Counties.","description":"Direct the KYTC to designate a section of KY 55 in Shelby and Henry Counties as the Marshall Long Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR65/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr65.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191104,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Facebook, YouTube, eBay, and Amazon to re-examine their policies relating to the marketing efforts of industrial hemp businesses.","description":"Urge Facebook, YouTube, eBay, and Amazon to re-examine their policies relating to the marketing efforts of industrial hemp businesses.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR43/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr43.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1191105,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"AN ACT relating to voluntary unification of counties.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 67 to establish a new procedure for the optional consolidation of counties; exclude consolidated local governments, charter county governments, urban-county governments, and unified local governments from the procedures; permit two or more counties to consolidate with such action initiated by public petition or local ordinance; require signatures of 20% or more of the number of persons voting in last presidential election for initiation petition; provide for the contents and certification of petitions as prescribed; require the county judge/executive in the initiating county within 10 days to notify the other local governments and their citizens of the proposal as prescribed; require responding action in adjoining counties within 120 days or initial action becomes void; require a special election within 90 days if adjoining counties enter the process; require approval in each county for consolidation to become effective; prescribe the language for the ballot, other election procedures, and advertisement of the election by the sheriff; require a simple majority of those voting in each county for approval; require all election costs to be paid for by the state, and prohibit any organizational changes in a newly consolidated county for 10 years; prohibit any new county from becoming effective until the end of terms of current officeholders and require new officers to be elected in the same manner and at same time as other county officials; require the county judge/executive in each county to appoint 6 citizens to a transition committee as prescribed; require transition committee to divide county into 3-8 magisterial districts and to select 2-5 names for the new county to be decided by the voters; require final report of the transition committee as prescribed; provide for a gubernatorial appointee to break tie vote on questions relating to the name of the new county, the formation of magisterial districts, or other issues on the ballot; require all taxes from the immediate year to remain in effect until changed by the new county; require the creation of a special taxing district for repayment of prior financial obligations in previously existing counties as prescribed; require surplus funds to be spent in the areas where funds were raised as prescribed; permit voters to determine the location of new county seat from previously existing locations; require county seat to remain at that location for not less than 10 years; require other remaining county buildings to be maintained as branch offices for 10 years as prescribed; require the Department for Local Government to promulgate administrative regulations awarding preference points on community development block grant applications and provide technical and advisory assistance to consolidated counties; require, upon consolidation, all appointments to boards of special districts to remain in effect until the expiration of the term, at which point the appropriate appointing authority shall make new appointments; amend KRS 67.280 to provide for federal and state election districts as prescribed; repeal KRS 67.190, 67.200, 67.210, 67.220, 67.230, 67.240, 67.250, 67.260, 67.270, 67.290, and 67.310.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB174/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb174.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191107,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Edward R. \"Ed\" Gorin.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Edward R. \"Ed\" Gorin.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR52/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr52.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1191111,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"AN ACT relating to the salaries of state employees.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.115 to require any position in the unclassified service for which the authorized compensation is above state employee salary limitations be hired by personal service contract and subject to the provisions of KRS 45A.690 to 45A.725.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB120/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb120.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1191113,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children and adjourning in honor of Children's Advocacy Day, February 13, 2019.","description":"Recognize February 13, 2019 as Children's Advocacy Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR55/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr55.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191114,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 20, 2019, to be Hunger Free Kentucky Day.","description":"Declare February 20, 2019, to be Hunger Free Kentucky Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR42/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr42.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1191116,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"AN ACT relating to voting.","description":"Amend KRS 118.035 to extend voting hours to 6 a.m. prevailing time, to 8 p.m. prevailing time; amend KRS 117.087 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB134/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb134.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1191118,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of Kentucky corn farmers, Kentucky corn, and the many byproducts of Kentucky corn.","description":"Recognize the importance of Kentucky corn farmers, Kentucky corn, and the many byproducts of Kentucky corn.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR67/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr67.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191119,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"AN ACT relating to financial administration.","description":"Amend KRS 41.410 to update the requirements to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000; create a new section of KRS Chapter 41 to require the Department of the Treasury to be responsible for administering and promoting STABLE Kentucky accounts; amend KRS 393A.020 to state that KRS Chapter 393A shall not apply to mineral proceeds; amend KRS 393A.330 to provide that the holder of virtual currency shall liquidate and remit the proceeds to the administrator, and that the owner shall not have recourse against the holder or the administrator to recover any gain in value that occurs after the liquidation of the virtual currency; repeal various sections of KRS Chapter 41 and KRS 42.510 related to the Linked Deposit Investment Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 125)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB204/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb204.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1191121,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"AN ACT relating to county roads.","description":"Amend KRS 189.222 to extend to county roads the current allowance for state highways as roads where trucks carrying agricultural products, livestock, and forest products may operate at weights up to 80,000 pounds, subject to certain restrictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB179/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb179.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1191122,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"AN ACT relating to peace officer training.","description":"Amend KRS 15.334 to allow the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the deadlines for attending mandatory in-service trainings by certified peace officers; update the number of officers trained in sexual assault investigation an agency must maintain depending on the size of the agency; amend KRS 15.386 to update the definition of \"precertification status.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 055)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB121/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb121.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191127,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Simpson County on its bicentennial.","description":"Commemorate Simpson County on its bicentennial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR75/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr75.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1191128,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States.","description":"Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR50/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr50.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1191129,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Rev. Lawrence George \"Larry\" Rowell Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Rev. Lawrence George \"Larry\" Rowell Jr.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR63/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr63.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191131,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"AN ACT relating to jury service for caregivers.","description":"Amend KRS 29A.100 to allow individuals who are caregivers for persons who are sick, aged, disabled, or infirm, as well as children who require the individual's personal care and attention, to be excused from jury service; allow for verification of the individual's obligations to be furnished.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB192/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb192.html","sponsor":"Stan Lee"},
{"bill_id":1191133,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"AN ACT relating to community supervision.","description":"Amend KRS 439.250 to provide definitions for \"technical violation\" and \"absconding\"; amend KRS 439.3107 to require the Department of Corrections to adopt a system of graduated sanctions for parolees and those on postincarceration supervision for technical violations and absconding; amend KRS 439.3108 to require graduated sanctions for parolees and those on postincarceration supervision for the first absconding violation unless the parole officer determines the individual has committed new criminal activity during the absconding period or the individual is on supervision for a sexual or violent offense; allow the Department of Corrections to use graduated sanctions for parolees and those on postincarceration supervision for the second and subsequent absconding violation; amend KRS 439.341 to require preliminary hearings for parolees and those on postincarceration supervision who have been detained for a technical violation to be conducted within 15 business days of detainment; amend KRS 439.430 to require a preliminary and final revocation hearing for parolees and those on postincarceration supervision to be conducted before the Parole Board can revoke; require the final revocation hearing to be conducted within 30 business days of the date of the preliminary hearing; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB232/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb232.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1191135,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"AN ACT relating to the qualifications of employees of the Auditor of Public Accounts.","description":"Amend KRS 43.030, relating to the Auditor of Public Accounts, to limit the requirement that employees engaged in auditing or investigations must possess a four-year college degree to those with status in the classified service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 018)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB216/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb216.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1191136,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Sara Kathleen Kesler.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Sara Kathleen Kesler.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR38/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr38.html","sponsor":"Lynn Bechler"},
{"bill_id":1191139,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"AN ACT relating to administrative parole.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to establish an administrative parole process that allows inmates serving a sentence for a Class C or D felony offense that is not a violent or sexual offense to be released at the parole eligibility date without a hearing if the inmate does not commit a serious disciplinary violation, unless the victim or Commonwealth’s attorney requests a hearing; amend KRS 439.340 and 439.3406 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB234/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb234.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1191142,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Edward R. \"Ed\" Gorin.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Edward R. \"Ed\" Gorin.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR60/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr60.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191143,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"AN ACT relating to homestead exemption.","description":"Amend KRS 132.810 to expand the homestead exemption of the Constitution to include surviving unremarried spouses of totally disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB228/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb228.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191145,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Colonel Charles Young.","description":"Recognize Colonel Charles Young.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR68/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr68.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1191146,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"AN ACT relating to the revocation of peace officer certification.","description":"Amend KRS 15.391, relating to grounds for the revocation of peace officer certification, to distinguish conditions that require revocation from those that may trigger revocation; provide that hearings shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B; require an agency that has knowledge of a peace officer in its employment who meets any revocation condition to report that condition to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and provide that Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program funds may be suspended if the agency fails to report; clarify that this section shall not apply to peace officers employed by the Department of Kentucky State Police unless and until the peace office is no longer employed by the department; allow the council to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this section; amend KRS 15.386 and 15.440 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 095)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB191/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb191.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1191149,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Dr. T. Vaughn Walker.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dr. T. Vaughn Walker.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR46/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr46.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1191150,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"AN ACT designating the Kentucky Springseat Saddle (Minihan) as the official saddle of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Kentucky Springseat Saddle (Minihan) as the official saddle of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 017)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB212/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb212.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1191153,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"AN ACT relating to the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 164.740 to 164.7891 to establish the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship; require the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to administer the scholarship; define eligibility requirements for the scholarship; define the scholarship award amount; require the authority to prepare an annual report on the scholarship in collaboration with the Office for Education and Workforce Statistics; create the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship fund; confirm Executive Order 2018-571; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 102)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB98/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb98.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1191155,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"AN ACT relating to plastic waste.","description":"Amend KRS 224.50-545 to establish definitions; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2024; establish a ban the provision of single-use plastic straws by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2022; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violation of bans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB183/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb183.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1191157,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Dr. Salem George.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Dr. Salem George.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR66/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr66.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191159,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Catherine Rhoden-Goguen.","description":"Honor Catherine Rhoden-Goguen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR33/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr33.html","sponsor":"Jim Stewart"},
{"bill_id":1191160,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid credentialing of health care providers.","description":"Amend KRS 205.532 to amend the definition of credentialing verification organization.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 027)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB110/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb110.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1191161,"bill_number":"HJR34","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to erect signs in honor of the Knox Central High School Cheer Squad, 2018 Class 2A State Champions.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to place signs honoring the Knox Central High School Cheer Squad, 2018 Class 2A State Champions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR34/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr34.html","sponsor":"Jim Stewart"},
{"bill_id":1191164,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"AN ACT relating to wages.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010, relating to the definition of \"employees\" of retail stores and service industries, to increase the applicable threshold of business that applies to from $95,000 to $500,000; amend KRS 337.275 to raise the state minimum wage to not less than $8.80 an hour on August 1, 2019, not less than $10.35 an hour beginning on August 1, 2020, not less than $11.90 an hour beginning on August 1, 2021, not less than $13.45 an hour beginning on August 1, 2022, and not less than $15 per hour beginning on August 1, 2023; amend KRS 337.420 to define \"equivalent jobs\" as those that are equal under the federal Equal Pay Act, or jobs that are dissimilar but equivalent in skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions; amend KRS 337.423 to prohibit wage discrimination on the basis of sex, race, or national origin by prohibiting wage differentials for employees who perform equivalent jobs; provide exceptions for wage differentials based on seniority or merit systems, systems that measure wages by quantity or quality of production, and factors other than sex, race, or national origin; amend KRS 337.425 to require the promulgation of administrative regulations to specify criteria for determining jobs that are dominated by employees of a particular sex, race, or national origin, and acceptable methodology for determining equivalent skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions; require that the administrative regulations be promulgated on or before July 1, 2020; provide the amendments to KRS 337.423 are EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB182/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb182.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1191167,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Simpson County on its bicentennial.","description":"Commemorate Simpson County on its bicentennial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR45/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr45.html","sponsor":"Wilson Stone"},
{"bill_id":1191169,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"AN ACT relating to underground facility protection.","description":"Amend KRS 367.4903 to clarify the definitions of \"approximate location\" and \"normal excavation locate request\" and define \"positive response,\" \"unique identification number\" or \"locate request number,\" \"locator,\" \"locatable facility,\" and \"unlocatable facility\"; amend KRS 367.4909 to require operators of underground facilities located in Kentucky to be members of the Kentucky Contact Center; establish a phase-in period for mandatory membership; waive the rights of nonmember operators of the Kentucky Contact Center for damage to their underground facilities after December 31, 2023; require operators to update the positive response system documenting the status of marking the approximate location of its underground facilities; amend KRS 367.4911 to require excavators to confirm status of locate request in the positive response system; amend KRS 367.4913 to eliminate the requirement that the member operators file their contact information with the county clerk where the operator has underground facilities; require the Kentucky Contact Center to maintain a list of members' contact information and modify the members of the board of directors of the Kentucky Contact Center; establish certain bylaw requirements for the Kentucky Contact Center; require a financial audit report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Governor from the Kentucky Contact Center; require a membership and operations report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Governor from the Kentucky Contact Center; require notices and minutes of the Kentucky Contact Center to be posted on their Web site.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"recommitted to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB129/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb129.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191170,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"AN ACT relating to DNA evidence.","description":"Amend KRS 524.140 to define \"biological evidence\"; limit the applicability of requirements for retention of evidence; allow retention of representative samples of items containing biological evidence.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 056)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB131/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb131.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191172,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"AN ACT relating to retirement benefit participation for members of the General Assembly.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 6.145 to 6.237 to allow individuals who become members of the General Assembly on or after August 1, 2019, to make a one-time irrevocable election to not participate in the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System for their service to the General Assembly; allow members of the General Assembly who began contributing to the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System on or after December 31, 2014, but prior to August 1, 2019, to make a one-time irrevocable election by December 31, 2019, to discontinue participation in the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System for their service to the General Assembly and receive a refund of accumulated contributions; provide that the election to not participate or discontinue participation in the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System applies to all future service of the General Assembly; amend KRS 6.505, 61.510, and 61.525 to make technical and conforming changes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB186/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb186.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1191174,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"AN ACT relating to conversion therapy and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 311, 319, and 335 to prohibit practitioners from engaging in conversion therapy, including the compensation and advertisement for conversion therapy; require violations to be subject to board discipline and false claims laws; prohibit public funds from being used for conversion therapy; define \"conversion therapy\" and \"public funds\"; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB211/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb211.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1191175,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"AN ACT relating to fire prevention.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 227.200 to 227.410 to provide that beginning July 15, 2020, class B firefighting foam shall not be used for firefighting training purposes or testing purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 047)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB104/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb104.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1191177,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Augusta Julian upon her retirement as President of Bluegrass Community and Technical College.","description":"Honor Dr. Augusta Julian upon her retirement as President/CEO of Bluegrass Community and Technical College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR73/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr73.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1191181,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual misconduct disclosure by health care providers to patients.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 311, 312, 313, 314, and 320 to require licensed health care professionals to disclose to patients in writing sanctions by a disciplining authority for sexual misconduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB184/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb184.html","sponsor":"Thomas Burch"},
{"bill_id":1191183,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2019 as Kentucky Nurses Day at the Capitol.","description":"Recognize Wednesday, February 6, 2019, as Kentucky Nurses Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR59/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr59.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191184,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"AN ACT relating to automatic enrollment in the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority plans.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.250 to provide that employees of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of Kentucky state government hired on or after July 1, 2019, shall be automatically enrolled in the 401(k) voluntary retirement plan with a monthly employee contribution of $30 per month; provide that the employee shall continue to contribute to the plan unless or until the employee makes an election to change the contribution; provide that the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority board shall have the authority to select default investment options and amend the 401(k) plan as needed to implement automatic enrollment; require the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority to report to the Public Pension Oversight Board by December 31, 2019, on the development of the automatic enrollment provisions and options to improve participation in the plans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 048)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB107/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb107.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1191185,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Scott County High School boys' basketball coach Billy Hicks upon earning his 1,000th career win.","description":"Honor Scott County High School boys' basketball coach Billy Hicks upon earning his 1,000th career win.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR70/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr70.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1191188,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Tommy Floyd upon being elected the President of the Louisville Apartment Association.","description":"Honor Tommy Floyd upon being elected the President of the Louisville Apartment Association.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR58/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr58.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1191189,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION designating September 18 as Farmer Suicide Prevention Day in the Commonwealth.","description":"Designate September 18 as Farmer Suicide Prevention Day in Kentucky; address approaches to farmer stress issues.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR62/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr62.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191191,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"AN ACT relating to the distribution of coal severance receipts.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 42.450 to 42.495 to change the distributions of coal severance tax receipts; amend various other sections to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB198/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb198.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1191192,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Confirm Executive Order 2018-598 and Executive Order 2018-883, which reorganize various offices in the Department of Education; amend various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 156.017 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB135/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb135.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191196,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2019, as Kentucky Nurses Day at the Capitol.","description":"Recognize Wednesday, February 6, 2019, as Kentucky Nurses Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR60/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr60.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1191198,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.","description":"Urges the President of the United States to designate a state funeral for the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient upon the occasion of his death.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR39/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr39.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1191199,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky's farmers for helping provide citizens with the most nutritious and affordable food in the world, and recognizing February 3 to 9, 2019, as Food Check-Out Week in Kentucky.","description":"Honor Kentucky farmers and recognize February 3 to 9, 2019, as Food Check-Out Week.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR44/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr44.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1191201,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"AN ACT relating to the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund.","description":"Amend KRS 15.420 to add a detective employed by the Jefferson County Attorney's Office to the definition of police officer for purposes of the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund; apply July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB123/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb123.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191203,"bill_number":"HJR71","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to create a task force to study the funding of water infrastructure projects in communities that lack traditional funding sources.","description":"Direct the Energy and Environment Cabinet to create a task force to study the funding of water infrastructure projects in communities that lack traditional funding sources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR71/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr71.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1191204,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid resource exclusions.","description":"Create a new section of the Medical Assistance Act to require that a burial reserve of up to $10,000 be excluded from consideration as a resource or asset in determining a Medicaid applicant's or recipient's eligibility for Medicaid; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to take any steps necessary to implement the section and provide a status report to the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance upon request.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB219/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb219.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1191206,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Daniel D. Thayer.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Daniel D. Thayer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR49/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr49.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1191209,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky's farmers for helping provide citizens with the most nutritious and affordable food in the world, and recognizing February 3 to 9, 2019, as Food Check-Out Week in Kentucky.","description":"Honor Kentucky farmers and recognize February 3 to 9, 2019, as Food Check-Out Week.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR66/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr66.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191212,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Isaiah Cozart upon becoming the all-time leader in blocked shots in Kentucky high school basketball history.","description":"Honor Isaiah Cozart upon becoming the all-time leader in blocked shots in Kentucky high school basketball history.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR70/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr70.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1191213,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"AN ACT relating to surcharges on insurance policies.","description":"Amend KRS 136.392 to specify that a rate change in a premium surcharge rate used to supplement both the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund and the Firefighters Foundation Program fund shall only be adjusted by an Act of the General Assembly and be applied 90 days after the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 140)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB176/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb176.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191215,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Russell Glen Mobley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Russell Glen Mobley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR50/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr50.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1191216,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 210th birthday of Abraham Lincoln.","description":"Celebrate the 210th birthday of Abraham Lincoln.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR30/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr30.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191218,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"AN ACT relating to deceptive lawsuit advertising and solicitation practices.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to regulate advertising for legal services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB225/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb225.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1191220,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"AN ACT relating to permitting expedited partner therapy for a sexually transmitted gonorrhea or chlamydia infection.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to define terms; establish authority and standards for permitting expedited partner therapy for a sexually transmitted gonorrhea or chlamydia infection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.175)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB237/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb237.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1191223,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"AN ACT relating to freedom of speech at public postsecondary education institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164.348 to require public postsecondary institutions to adopt policies ensuring the protection of freedom of speech and expression by students and faculty; require policies to be made available to students and faculty; create a cause of action for a violation of any policy required by the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB117/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb117.html","sponsor":"Wil Schroder"},
{"bill_id":1191225,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Larry Bernard Clopton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Larry Bernard Clopton.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR64/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr64.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191227,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"AN ACT relating to members of boards of education.","description":"Amend KRS 160.280 to increase the allowed per diem for members of local boards of education from $75 to $150; increase the total annual maximum of per diem and reimbursed expenses from $3,000 to $6,000; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-20","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 025)","last_action_date":"2019-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB227/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb227.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191228,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"AN ACT relating to assisted-living communities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 194A.700 to 194A.729 to prohibit certification or certification renewal of an assisted-living community if it is owned, managed, or operated by any person convicted of certain crimes or listed on an abuse list; exempt owner of an assisted-living facility certified as of July 1, 2019; amend KRS 194A.700 to amend definitions; amend KRS 194A.707 (Effective July 1, 2019) to make changes to the appeals and renewal processes; amend KRS 194A.717 to prohibit on-site staff person from being shared with another level of care; amend KRS 194A.723 to permit the cabinet to initiate injunctive relief in Circuit Court.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as consent bill","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB128/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb128.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191230,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 158.785, relating to the management of local school districts, to include criteria to review when completing a management audit; require the chief state school officer to provide a local district with written deficiencies found through the management audit and corrective actions and a time frame for completion in order to exit assistance; specify that a district can only be a \"state managed district\" after at least two years of unsuccessful assistance, criminal malfeasance, or insolvency; restrict the chief state school officer's authority during state management to only those specific items found through the management audit; amend KRS 156.029 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to include two at-large members who are current or retired elementary or secondary teachers; amend KRS 156.040 to clarify that a state board member cannot hold any elective federal, state, county, or city office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB172/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb172.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1191231,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"AN ACT relating to service of process on nonresidents of this Commonwealth.","description":"Amend KRS 454.210 to allow service of process on nonresidents to be made in any manner authorized by the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, including certified mail with return receipt requested.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 016)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB201/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb201.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1191234,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"AN ACT relating to opportunities in education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a separate income tax credit for tuition assistance based on contributions made to a qualified scholarship-granting organization; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide goals and reporting of metrics related to those goals; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish the order in which the credits may be taken; create a new section of KRS 136.500 to 136.575 to allow financial institutions to take the tax credit against the tax imposed by KRS 136.505; create a new section of KRS 136.500 to 136.575 to order all tax credits; create a new section of KRS Chapter 136 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to publish a list of certified nonpublic schools and nonpublic schools seeking certification; require the Department of Revenue to report information to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 131.190 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB118/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb118.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1191237,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Louisville Metro Police Detective Deidre Irene \"Dee Dee\" Mengedoht.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Louisville Metro Police Detective Deidre Irene \"Dee Dee\" Mengedoht.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR74/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr74.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1191238,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force.","description":"Concurrent resolution establishing a 17-member legislative task force to study small community public drinking water systems to create mechanisms for oversight and intervention so as to prevent the drinking system's decline and failure; policy options submitted to the Legislative Research Commission for referral by December 15, 2019.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR56/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr56.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1191240,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet,” “commission,” “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator, or operator,” “fantasy contest participant, or participant,” “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of fantasy contests; establish the wagering administration fund and direct the uses of that fund; establish the Kentucky problem gamblers assistance account and direct the uses of that fund; require an annual audit of fantasy contest registrants; establish requirements for fantasy contest procedures; amend KRS 230.210 to define sports wagering; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to require the racing commission to institute a system of sports wagering at tracks and other specified locations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to limit the types of events upon which wagers may be placed; amend KRS 230.215 to declare the intent to allow citizens to enjoy sports wagering and allow the racing commission to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing conditions under which sports wagering is to be conducted; amend KRS 230.225, KRS 230.240, and KRS 230.260 to include sports wagering; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish sports wagering licensure requirements; amend KRS 230.320 to conform; amend KRS 230.361 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 230.3615 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define “adjusted gross income” and impose a tax on sports wagering; amend KRS 230.362, KRS 230.363, KRS 230.364, KRS 230.365, KRS 230.366, KRS 230.369, KRS 230.371, KRS 230.372, KRS 230.373, KRS 230.374; and KRS 230.750 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to prohibit participants from wagering on events in which they participate and to prohibit tampering with the outcome of a sporting event; amend KRS 230.990 to provide penalties for participants who wager on sporting events and tampering with the outcome of a sporting event; amend KRS Chapter 154A.010 to define “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” and “rake”; amend KRS 154A.050 and KRS 154A.060 to include conducting online poker games; amend KRS 154A.063 to delete restriction on playing cards; amend KRS 154A.070 to include online poker; amend 154A.110 to prohibit anyone under 18 from placing a wager through an online poker game; amend KRS 154A.120 to include online poker; create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to require licensure for online poker, require the Lottery Corporation to promulgate requirements for providers through administrative regulations, establish licensing fees, and impose a gaming fee on providers; establish a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to establish the Kentucky lottery corporation online poker account and provide for the uses of the funds deposited therein; amend KRS 154A.600 to include online poker; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt sports wagering and online poker; amend KRS 525.090 to exempt sports wagering; amend KRS 528.010 to exempt fantasy sports, sports wagering, and online poker and the devices used in the conduct of those forms of wagering; amend KRS 528.020, KRS 528.070, and KRS 528.080 to exempt fantasy sports, sports wagering, and online poker.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB175/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb175.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191242,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"AN ACT relating to copayments by medical assistance recipients.","description":"Amend KRS 205.6312 to prohibit the cabinet or a managed care organization contracted to provide services from instituting copayments, cost sharing, or similar charges to be paid by any medical assistance recipients, their spouses, or parents, for any assistance provided pursuant KRS Chapter 205, federal law, or any federal Medicaid waiver; amend KRS 205.6485 to prohibit copayments to be charged in the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB112/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb112.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1191244,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Riley Fort upon being named Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky.","description":"Honor Riley Fort upon being named Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR52/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr52.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191245,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"AN ACT relating to continuing education.","description":"Amend KRS 316.130 to eliminate the 6-hour, in-person continuing education requirement for funeral directors and embalmers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"recommitted to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB111/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb111.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1191246,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"AN ACT relating to exempting property used in the deployment of advanced broadband technologies from state and local ad valorem taxation and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to exempt property used in the deployment of advanced broadband technologies from state and local ad valorem tax for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but prior to January 1, 2023; add a purpose statement; require reporting by the taxpayer and the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 132.010 to define property used in the deployment of advanced broadband technologies; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue to the Legislative Research Commission; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB187/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb187.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1191251,"bill_number":"SJR53","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway in Logan County.","description":"Designate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Highway in Logan County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR53/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr53.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191252,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"AN ACT relating to durable medical equipment covered benefits and reimbursement under Medicaid.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish definition of \"durable medical equipment,\" to ensure that suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies receive proper reimbursement of claims filed with prior authorization of service despite a Medicaid recipient moving to a different Medicaid managed care organization during the authorization period; require suppliers to be reimbursed at no less than 100% of the Kentucky Medicaid program durable medical equipment fee schedule; require items with miscellaneous HCPCS codes to be reimbursed at the manufacturer's suggested retail price minus 15% and those items without a manufacturer's suggested retail price reimbursed at invoice plus 20%; require Medicaid managed care organizations to cover the same quantities of medical supplies as are established on the Kentucky Medicaid program durable medical equipment fee schedule; require the allowable timeframe for claim submissions to be equal to the timeframe for any discrepancy during the Medicaid managed care organization's audit or recoupment period.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 176)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB224/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb224.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1191254,"bill_number":"HJR68","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 32 in Rowan County in honor and memory of Joshua Eugene Ferguson.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 32 in Rowan County in honor and memory of Joshua Eugene Ferguson, and to erect the appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR68/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr68.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1191255,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"AN ACT relating to welding safety.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects requiring structural steel welding such as certification of welders and certified inspectors; provide definitions.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB239/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb239.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1191258,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring the first full week in May each year as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the Commonwealth.","description":"Declare the first full week in May each year as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR58/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr58.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1191259,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"AN ACT relating to conservation.","description":"Amend KRS 224.10-022 to remove the reference to KRS 12.210 relating to the hiring of the executive director of the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves; amend KRS 224.71-100 to update references to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service; amend KRS 224.71-110 to update references to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency; amend KRS 262.850 to extend the time period for a local soil and water conservation district to review a petition to create agricultural district from 60 days to 100 days; extend the period of time the Soil and Water Conservation Commission has to review the recommendation of the district board of supervisors from 60 days to 100 days; amend KRS 262.900 and 353.655 to conform; repeal KRS 262.096; confirm Executive Order 2018-601.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 050)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB124/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb124.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191260,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"AN ACT relating to waste management.","description":"Amend KRS 224.43-010 to include in legislative finding the need for complete and accurate information about complaints, investigations, and actions against solid waste disposal facilities located in the solid waste management area; amend KRS 224.43-310 to require the cabinet to make quarterly reports to the solid waste coordinator for a solid waste management area on complaints, investigations, and actions; require the enforcement officer to submit a copy of the report to the county fiscal court of every county located in the solid waste management area; amend KRS 224.43-340 require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the issuance of a quarterly solid waste action report to the solid waste coordinator.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB222/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb222.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1191262,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Louisville Metro Police Detective Deidre Irene \"Dee Dee\" Mengedoht.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Louisville Metro Police Detective Deidre Irene \"Dee Dee\" Mengedoht.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR59/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr59.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1191266,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"A RESOLUTION supporting the State of Israel and opposing the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement which seeks to harm the State of Israel.","description":"Express support for the State of Israel and opposition to the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement which seeks to harm the State of Israel.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR40/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr40.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1191268,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"AN ACT relating to local tourist and convention commissions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 91A to require local governing bodies to provide information or training for the collection of taxes that are designated for local tourist and convention commissions and obtain guidance from the Department of Revenue; provide that failure by the local governing body to provide information or training that leads to the responsible party being fined by the Department of Revenue may provide a cause of action for that responsible party against the tourist commission for reimbursement of the fine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB119/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb119.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1191269,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"AN ACT relating to the supervision of insurance companies.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 3 of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers to file Corporate Governance Annual Disclosures with the Department of Insurance; specify the form and contents of the disclosures; allow insurers to comply with the section by cross-referencing other existing relevant and applicable documents; specify the level at which information shall be reported; require insurers to maintain documentation and support for information provided in the disclosure; specify the format for disclosures filed after the initial disclosure; classify disclosure-related filings, documents, and information as confidential and privileged; permit certain use and sharing of disclosure-related filings, documents, and information; permit the commissioner to retain third-party consultants and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to assist in review of the disclosures; specify requirements for persons retained by the commissioner; amend KRS 304.37-010 to alphabetize definitions and to add definitions for \"groupwide supervisor\" and \"internationally active insurance group\"; create a new section of Subtitle 37 of KRS Chapter 304 to authorize the commissioner to act as or acknowledge another regulatory official as a groupwide supervisor for an internationally active insurance group; establish factors to be considered in making a determination of groupwide supervisor; establish criteria for when the commissioner shall acknowledge another regulatory official acting as a groupwide supervisor; authorize the commissioner to collect information; require the commissioner to make certain notifications; establish the commissioner's authority when acting as a groupwide supervisor; require certain insurers to pay the reasonable expenses of the commissioner's participation in the administration of the section; amend KRS 304.37-050 to classify information reported or provided to the department under KRS 304.37-030 and Section 3 of the Act as confidential and privileged and make technical corrections; amend KRS 304.3-090, 304.3-400, 304.24-290, and 304.37-130 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 156)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB220/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb220.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1191270,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"AN ACT relating to tourist and convention commissions.","description":"Amend KRS 91A.360, relating to local tourism and convention commissions, to require appointees under subsection(1)(d) of that section to be residents of the county if they are selected by the chief executive officer of the county and to be residents of the city if they are selected by the chief executive officer of the city.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB94/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb94.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1191273,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"AN ACT relating to farmer-focused mental health services and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 248 to require the governor's Office of Agricultural Policy to create and administer a program related to farmer-focused mental health service; amend KRS 304.17B-003 to appropriate $500,000 for the farmer-focused mental health service program beginning on July 1, 2020; make conforming changes; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB226/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb226.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191274,"bill_number":"SJR71","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the John Stephen Asher Memorial highway in Grayson County.","description":"Designate a portion of KY 259 in Grayson County as the John Stephen Asher Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR71/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr71.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1191276,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage of dentures.","description":"Amend KRS 205.560 to require Medicaid to cover dentures for all Medicaid recipients including full and partial dentures, relining, and replacement, regardless of when teeth were removed; exempt from preauthorization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB231/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb231.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1191279,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"AN ACT relating to preserving families that include a parent who is blind.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 405 relating to parents or prospective parents with blindness; define terms; establish rights of parents or prospective parents with blindness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB221/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb221.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1191281,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"AN ACT relating to instruction in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and related matters.","description":"Amend KRS 158.1415 to require the State Board of Education promulgate administrative regulations regarding human sexuality education; require implementation of a Department of Education-approved plan during the 2020-2021 school year; set the minimum instructional requirements for grades four through twelve; require instruction by a certified teacher.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB185/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb185.html","sponsor":"Thomas Burch"},
{"bill_id":1191283,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to require retail electric suppliers to use increasing amounts of renewable energy; require retail electric suppliers to take energy-efficiency measures and implement energy-efficiency programs that increase energy savings over a period of time; provide for alternative compliance plans for public utilities that fail to meet renewable energy or efficiency requirements; define renewable energy; specify reporting requirements to the Public Service Commission regarding progress in diversifying energy sources and energy savings; require the Public Service Commission to develop tariff guidelines for purchase of renewable power.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB213/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb213.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1191284,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"AN ACT relating to parole violators.","description":"Amend KRS 439.3106 to create a supervision continuation sanction to be applied by the Parole Board at final revocation hearings; provide for the return a sanctioned individual to a jail, prison, halfway house, or inpatient treatment facility without revoking parole for up to nine months; provide for reinstatement of the sanctioned individual to prior parole supervision conditions upon completion of the sanction, or return of the individual to the parole board for revocation if the sanction is not successfully completed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 137)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB189/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb189.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1191286,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"AN ACT relating to opportunities in education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a separate income tax credit for tuition assistance based on contributions made to a qualified scholarship-granting organization; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide goals and reporting of metrics related to those goals; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish the order in which the credits may be taken; create a new section of KRS 136.500 to 136.575 to allow financial institutions to take the tax credit against the tax imposed by KRS 136.505; create a new section of KRS 136.500 to 136.575 to order all tax credits; create a new section of KRS Chapter 136 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to publish a list of certified nonpublic schools and nonpublic schools seeking certification; require the Department of Revenue to report information to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 131.190 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB205/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb205.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1191288,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize March as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR31/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr31.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191290,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jonathan Farmer.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jonathan Farmer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR51/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr51.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191293,"bill_number":"HJR49","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the overpass on Interstate 69 in Lyon County as the \"Investigator Brandon Thacker Memorial Highway.\"","description":"Designate the Investigator Brandon Thacker Memorial Overpass in Lyon County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR49/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr49.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1191294,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 detailing the powers and duties of constables, excluding the general powers of peace or police officers, with certain exceptions; allow police powers where the county grants them and the constable or deputy has been certified pursuant to KRS 15.380 to 15.404, so long as that certification is maintained; amend KRS 15.707 deleting constables; amend KRS 16.060 deleting constables; amend KRS 61.300 deleting deputy constables; amend KRS 61.310 deleting deputy constables; amend KRS 63.170 by adding constables; amend KRS 63.180 by adding deputy constables; amend KRS 64.060 to remove noncertified constables from the fee schedule for services and allow certified constables to continue to receive fees per the schedule; amend KRS 64.190 to amend constable fee schedule; amend KRS 64.200 to exclude urban-county governments from constable compensation requirements and include deputy constables within reporting requirements; amend KRS 70.310 to require deputy constables to execute bond; amend KRS 70.320 to allow the appointment of deputy constables; specify how they are appointed and their numbers determined, and their qualifications; amend KRS 70.350 to clarify where constables may execute warrants; amend KRS 70.410 to include deputy constables; amend KRS 70.430 to clarify the nature and recipient of constable and deputy constable's reports; grant fiscal courts or county clerks and merged governments the authority to retain 25% of fees collected; amend KRS 70.440 to include mandated reports within false reporting prohibitions; amend KRS 148.056 to remove constables; amend KRS 150.100 to remove constables; amend KRS 164.955 to specify that powers of constables are not being diluted or removed; amend KRS 183.881 to clarify that constable powers are not impaired or diminished; amend KRS 189.950 to permit vehicle blue lights for constables if the county grants them the authority and if they are certified as peace officers; amend KRS 230.240 to remove constables; amend KRS 277.280 to remove constables; amend KRS 281.765 to remove constables and deputies; amend KRS 446.010 to remove constables from definition of \"peace officers\"; amend KRS 454.140 to direct service of process first to sheriffs; exclude urban-county and consolidated local governments from this requirement, unless they pass ordinances granting the sheriff priority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB214/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb214.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191297,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"AN ACT relating to industrial hemp.","description":"Amend KRS 260.850 to update the definition of industrial hemp.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 039)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB197/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb197.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1191298,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"AN ACT relating to administrative release.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to establish an administrative release process that allows inmates serving a sentence for a Class C or D felony offense that is not a violent or sexual offense to be released at the parole eligibility date without a hearing if the inmate does not commit a serious disciplinary violation, unless the victim or Commonwealth’s attorney requests a hearing; amend KRS 439.340 and 439.3406 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB233/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb233.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1191300,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"AN ACT relating to the Judicial Retirement Plan.","description":"Amend KRS 21.345 to include temporary service as a special Circuit Judge by an active District Court Judge in the definition of \"service\" for purposes of the Judicial Retirement Plan (JRP) provided the temporary service exceeds three consecutive months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB206/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb206.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1191301,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"AN ACT relating to the provision of water in public school buildings.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 162 to prohibit the chief state school officer from approving building plans and specifications that do not provide for at least two water bottle filing stations in each school, at least one drinking fountain or water bottle filing station on each floor and wing of each school building, and at least one drinking fountain or water bottle filing station for every 75 students; establish minimum requirements for drinking fountains and water bottle filling stations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB209/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb209.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1191303,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"AN ACT relating to cruelty to animals.","description":"Amend KRS 525.130 to expand cruelty to animals in the second degree to include causing any animals to fight or killing any animal by poisoning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB101/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb101.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1191307,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"AN ACT relating to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.","description":"Amend KRS 15A.197 to allow the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to provide state resources to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 123)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB208/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb208.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1191308,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Retirement Systems board of trustees.","description":"Amend KRS 61.645 to require the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) to follow the state Model Procurement Code when contracting for investment management services; provide that, in addition to removal upon a conviction of a felony or violation of the Executive Branch Ethics Code, a KRS board member shall also be removed for a violation of fiduciary duties or conflict of interest; provide that a KRS board member shall not be considered as acting in good faith if he or she fails to disclose a conflict of interest; grant the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute violations of the ethical and fiduciary duties of trustees and investment managers for the Kentucky Retirement Systems; specify investment fee and commission reporting to include underlying fund of funds fees; require investment managers failing to disclose investment holdings, fees, and commissions to forfeit any fees or commission paid by KRS; subject investment contracts made by the Kentucky Retirement System to full public disclosure; amend KRS 61.650 to require investment managers to formally adopt the CFA Institute's codes of conduct; require that failure to adhere to the CFA Institute's codes of conduct shall result in the forfeiture of any fees or commissions paid by the Kentucky Retirement Systems; make conforming amendments; amend KRS 61.655 to repeal, reenact, and amend conflict-of-interest provisions to prohibit a trustee and employees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems from having a contractual agreement with or interest in any entities providing services to the systems and from receiving, directly or indirectly, any interest, fees, or profit from entities that provide services to the Kentucky Retirement Systems; require trustees and employees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems to file annual conflict-of-interest statements with the Kentucky Retirement Systems beginning on August 1, 2019; amend KRS 61.990 to provide that a knowing violation of the ethical and fiduciary duties of trustees and investment managers for the Kentucky Retirement Systems is a Class D felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB230/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb230.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1191310,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2019, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day.","description":"Recognize Wednesday, February 6, 2019, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR61/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr61.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1191312,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"A RESOLUTION designating June 27, 2019, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and designating June 2019 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month.","description":"Designate June 27, 2019, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June 2019 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR32/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr32.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191313,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"AN ACT relating to unclaimed property.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 393A to establish the unclaimed property trust fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 063)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB215/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb215.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1191315,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"AN ACT relating to criminal damage to rental property.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to specify that a tenant who, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe that he or she has such right, intentionally or wantonly defaces, destroys, or damages residential rental property is to be charged with violating KRS 512.020, 512.030, or 512.040 as appropriate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"reassigned to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB136/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb136.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1191316,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"AN ACT relating to lottery games.","description":"Amend KRS 154A.063 to remove games in which the winners are determined by the outcome of a sports contest from the list of games that the Kentucky Lottery Corporation is prohibited from approving or operating.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB171/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb171.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1191321,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Cayce Mill Supply Co. on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"Honor Cayce Mill Supply Co. on the auspicious occasion of their 100th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR47/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr47.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1191322,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"AN ACT relating to natural resources severance and processing taxes.","description":"Amend KRS 143A.010 to eliminate the deduction for transportation expenses from the natural resources severance and processing taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB173/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb173.html","sponsor":"Jim Stewart"},
{"bill_id":1191324,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"AN ACT relating to trespass upon key infrastructure assets.","description":"Amend KRS 511.100 to change the definition of key infrastructure assets and include felony penalties for trespass upon key infrastructure assets in the first degree.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB238/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb238.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1191325,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amend KRS 531.300 to add definitions for \"child sex doll\" and \"traffic\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 531 to prohibit the possession of a child sex doll, the trafficking of a child sex doll, and the importing of a child sex doll; amend KRS 531.340 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 7, 2019","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB102/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb102.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191327,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"AN ACT relating to the Workers' Compensation Funding Commission.","description":"Amend KRS 154.10-040 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"to Small Business & Information Technology (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Small Business & Information Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB126/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb126.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1191329,"bill_number":"HJR36","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the John Ayers Merritt Memorial Bridge in Pendleton County.","description":"Designate the John Ayers Merritt Memorial Bridge in Pendleton County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR36/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr36.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1191330,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the qualifications of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the eligibility age for members of the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB236/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb236.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1191332,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Establish and create various sections of KRS Chapter 308, relating to Public Protection Cabinet oversight of state occupational boards; define terms; declare policy regarding occupational licensing; list boards that are regulated under KRS Chapter 308; require the Department of Professional Licensing to provide administrative services, technical assistance, personnel staffing, and meeting space to the boards; organize the boards under eight authorities within the department; manage each authority with an executive director; set standards regarding board members, including appointments by the Governor, quorum via majority, and voting eligibility; institute board reimbursement and travel expense rules; direct board officer elections, board member disqualification standards, and semiannual meeting requirements; establish general board powers; require executive director approval before a board may promulgate an administrative regulation; authorize the executive director to hear and issue a final order regarding any board decision that would otherwise be subject to appeal; allow an aggrieved party to appeal an executive director's final order to the Circuit Court; instruct boards to keep a register of licensees and make an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission; establish rules for board review of license applications and board-administered examinations; require a licensee to report criminal convictions to the licensee's board; immunize board members, staff, legal counsel, and other persons from civil liability for conduct that is taken in good faith and is within the scope and arising out of the performance of their duties; direct the boards to send licensees a thirty-day notice of expiration both before and after the expiration occurs; prohibit a board from issuing an advisory opinion unless authorized by the board's enabling act; establish the Prescribing Boards Advisory Council within the department, composed of eight ex officio members with expertise in combatting prescription drug abuse; amend KRS 12.020 to add the new authorities to the cabinet; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 198B, 216A, 309, 310, 311, 311B, 312, 313, 314, 314A, 315, 316, 317, 317A, 319, 319A, 319B, 319C, 320, 322, 322A, 323, 323A, 324, 324A, 325, 326, 327, 329A, 330, 334, 334A, and 335 to conform; amend KRS 325.230 to place the State Board of Accountancy within the Department of Financial Institutions; amend KRS 325.240 and 325.360 to grant the commissioner of the department authority over the accountant board's administrative regulations and disciplinary decisions; repeal KRS 310.080, 311.882, 311B.060, 312.045, 312.065, 315.171, 319A.040, 319A.050, 319A.060, 322.260, 323.180, 323.200, 323A.150, 323A.180, 323A.200, 324.2811, 324.284, 324A.025, 324A.060, 324B.010, 324B.020, 324B.030, 324B.040, 334.170, 334A.100, and 334A.110.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB178/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb178.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1191336,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"AN ACT relating to sheriffs and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 64.090 to allow sheriffs to charge $25 for the handling of an impounded vehicle and $25 per day for the storage of an impounded vehicle; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 046)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB103/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb103.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1191337,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"AN ACT relating to wages for employment.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to make it a discriminatory employment action if an employer asks questions about previous salary or wages, relies on previous salary when setting a new salary, or refuses to hire if an applicant does not provide previous salary, except to allow a request for information voluntarily provided in response to an offer of employment; allow previous salary to be considered when required by law, when discovered while looking at other nonsalary information, and for public employee positions; require notice to be posted for employees; amend KRS 337.990 to assess a civil penalty for a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB193/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb193.html","sponsor":"Susan Westrom"},
{"bill_id":1191339,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"AN ACT relating to long-term care.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 216.510 to 216.595 to require employees in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General, to sign a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement upon hire and on an annual basis thereafter; amend KRS 216.590 to establish requirements of surveyor and investigator training for long-term care facility investigators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB210/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb210.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1191340,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"AN ACT relating to official documents and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 423 to define various terms; limit the applicability of the Act to notarial acts performed on or after January 1, 2020; allow a notarial officer to perform a notarial act in Kentucky; outline requirements for certain notarial acts; require a personal or online appearance before a notarial officer; specify the requirements of identifying an individual before a notarial officer; allow a notarial officer to refuse to perform a notarial act; state who may perform a notarial act in Kentucky; recognize notarial acts performed in other states; recognize notarial acts performed in federally recognized Indian tribes under federal law, and in foreign countries; allow a notary public to perform a notarial act by means of communication technology; require a notarial act to be evidenced by a certificate; provide short-form certificates for use by notarial officers; outline the requirements for an official stamp of a notary public; assign responsibility of the notary public's stamping device to the notary public; require a notary public to maintain a journal chronicling all notarial acts performed by that notary public; require a notary public to register with the Secretary of State that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records; outline the necessary requirements to be a notary public; outline grounds for suspending, denying, or revoking a commission as a notary public; require the Secretary of State to maintain an electronic database of notaries public; detail prohibited acts; establish the validity of notarial acts; allow the Secretary of State to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this Act; require all commissions occurring after the effective date of this Act to comply with this Act; state that a portion of this Act may be cited as the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to state that a paper copy of an electronic record shall satisfy a law requiring a tangible document; amend KRS 423.200 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 369.103 to allow electronic signatures on transactions relating to the conveyance of interests in real property and the creation or transfer of negotiable instruments; amend KRS 382.230 to remove reference to KRS 382.140; create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to provide for the order of priority between physical and electronic documents presented to the county clerk; amend KRS 382.200 and 382.280 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 64.012 to update fees of county clerks for recording documents; amend KRS 382.240 to allow a reimbursement to county clerks for prepayment of postage; amend KRS 382.360 to no longer require the county clerk to deliver the original deed of release; create a task force on issues regarding the implementation of this Act; repeal KRS 382.140, 382.190, 423.010, 423.020, 423.030, 423.040, 423.050, 423.060, 423.070, 423.080, and 423.990; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 086)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB114/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb114.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1191343,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of John Mason Rucker and Irene Whitehouse Rucker.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of John Mason Rucker and Irene Whitehouse Rucker.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR69/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr69.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1191344,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for medically necessary fertility preservation services.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish that any health benefit plan issued or renewed in the Commonwealth that provides coverage for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, shall include coverage for standard fertility preservation services when a necessary medical treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility to an insured; establish language to specify that fertility preservation coverage is not required to be provided or included in any employer-sponsored health benefit plan offered by an employer to its employees if the employer is a religious organization; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB108/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb108.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1191345,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning in honor and loving memory of Terry Lynn Thomas.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Terry Lynn Thomas.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR65/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr65.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1191349,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"AN ACT relating to the licensure of surgical assistants.","description":"Amend KRS 311.878 to update certifying bodies; create a new section of KRS 311.864 to 311.890 to provide for temporary certification and the cancellation of temporary certification; repeal KRS 311.882.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 158)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB217/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb217.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1191351,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"AN ACT relating to state contracts and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to prohibit governmental bodies from contracting with a contractor who engages in boycotting a person or entity with which Kentucky can enjoy open trade; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB195/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb195.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1191353,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dale Barnstable.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dale Barnstable.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR72/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr72.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1191354,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans at risk.","description":"Amend KRS 39F.010 to define \"veteran at risk\"; amend KRS 39F.180 to add a veteran at risk to those included in a Golden Alert; allow any agency searching for a veteran at risk to refer to the Golden Alert as a Green Alert.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB180/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb180.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1191356,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"AN ACT relating to the immunization of postsecondary students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require entering students enrolling in postsecondary institutions and residing on-campus to provide documentation of receiving required immunizations beginning with the 2020-21 academic year; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations implementing the requirement; provide for exemptions to the requirement; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB133/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb133.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1191358,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring the second Saturday in May each year as Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day in the Commonwealth.","description":"Declare the second Saturday in May each year as Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR57/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr57.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1191359,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring University of Louisville President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi.","description":"Honor University of Louisville President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR57/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr57.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1191363,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"AN ACT relating to feral cats.","description":"Amend KRS 258.015 to delete requirement on landowners to capture or vaccinate feral cats.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 028)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB125/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb125.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191364,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"AN ACT relating to the production of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a noncodified section to relate legislative findings about cannabis; create new sections of KRS Chapter 260 to establish the Office of Cannabis Control within the Department of Agriculture; to prohibit the production, storage, sale, or transport of cannabis unless licensed by this Act; to specify the application requirements for cannabis producers, storage licensees, and transporters; to specify the rights granted by each license type; and to establish fees for initial licensing and license renewal; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish an excise tax for the production of cannabis; establish a new section of KRS Chapter 260 to establish the cannabis distribution trust fund and appropriate moneys from the fund for operating expenses of the Office of Cannabis Control and supplementing employer contributions to specified retirement systems; amend KRS 246.030 to establish the Office of Cannabis Control within the Department of Agriculture; create a noncodified section to name the Act, “The Free Market Access for Cannabis Entrepreneurs Act of 2019”; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB188/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb188.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1191367,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual assault forensic evidence kits.","description":"Amend KRS 16.132 to require the Kentucky State Police to create a tracking system for sexual assault forensic evidence kits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 051)","last_action_date":"2019-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB97/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb97.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1191368,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, \"authorizing location,\" \"casino,\" \"county,\" \"county legislative body,\" \"department,\" \"full casino gaming,\" \"gaming licensee,\" \"gross gaming revenue,\" \"handle,\" \"licensee,\" \"limited casino gaming,\" and \"principal\"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to require a local option election in any precinct wanting to host a casino; describe the duties of the county clerk and sheriff in a casino gaming local option election; state requirements for local option elections held on a day other than a regular election day; require the corporation to advertise an invitation to bid for casinos; require the corporation to evaluate all proposals for full casinos; establish initial licensing fees for full casinos at $50 million with an initial licensing period of ten years and annual renewal thereafter at $6 million per year; permit limited casino gaming at horse racing tracks licensed under KRS Chapter 230; establish requirements for limited casinos; establish requirements for any track holding a limited casino license; establish requirements for principals of any corporation granted a casino license; create license application requirements for casino, manufacturer's, or supplier’s licenses; prohibit anyone not licensed from selling, leasing, or otherwise furnishing gaming supplies; prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from participating in casino gaming; require the Lottery Corporation to determine occupations related to casino gaming that require licensure and establish criteria for occupational licensing; permit the corporation to initiate disciplinary action against applicants and license holders; establish an appeal process; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to establish wagering and admissions taxes to be remitted by gaming licensees and full and limited casinos; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to establish the casino gaming revenue distribution trust fund and limit that money to the benefit of the state retirement systems for the first ten years; establish the regional tourism and infrastructure development fund and provide criteria for projects seeking money from the fund; waive 15 U.S.C. secs. 1172, 1173, and 1174 for devices authorized by this Act; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations to define and limit games and devices permitted for gaming in casinos; provide guidelines for exclusion or ejection of certain persons; define “cheat” and provide penalties for those who cheat at casino games; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt limited or full casino gaming; amend KRS 525.090 to exempt persons engaged in casino gaming; amend KRS 528.010 to exempt gambling activity and devices licensed under KRS Chapter 154A; amend KRS 528.020 to conform; amend KRS 528.070 to exempt activity licensed under KRS Chapter 154A; amend KRS 528.080 to exempt those with the appropriate license required under KRS Chapter 154A; amend KRS 528.100 to exempt limited or full casino gaming licensed under KRS Chapter 154A; APPROPRIATION; EFFECTIVE DATE DELAYED.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB190/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb190.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1191369,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 20, 2019, to be Hunger Free Kentucky Day.","description":"Declare February 20, 2019, to be Hunger Free Kentucky Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR64/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr64.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191371,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Carl Edward \"Crawdad\" Sizemore.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Carl Edward \"Crawdad\" Sizemore.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR55/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr55.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1191373,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"AN ACT relating to permitting expedited partner therapy for a sexually transmitted gonorrhea or chlamydia infection.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to define terms; establish authority and standards for permitting expedited partner therapy for a sexually transmitted gonorrhea or Chlamydia infecton.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB96/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb96.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1191377,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"AN ACT relating to public protection.","description":"Amend KRS 237.115 to allow persons with valid concealed deadly weapons licenses or temporary permits to carry concealed weapons on public postsecondary property and remove criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB194/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb194.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1191378,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of retired Lyndon Fire Chief James S. Baker Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of retired Lyndon Fire Chief James S. Baker Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR48/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr48.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1191379,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"AN ACT relating to the prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses.","description":"Amend KRS 314.011 to allow designated advanced practice registered nurses certified in psychiatric-mental health nursing to prescribe up to two sequential refills for a 30 day supply of psychostimulants; amend KRS 314.042 to remove the one-year practice requirement before an APRN may prescribe controlled substances under a CAPA-CS; establish conditions for an APRN to prescribe controlled substances without a CAPA-CS after four years of controlled substance prescribing authority under a CAPA-CS; require an APRN whose license is in good standing to notify the nursing board when he or she will be prescribing without a CAPA-CS; prohibit any attempt to require or compel an APRN to maintain a CAPA-CS to prescribe after the four year threshold; exempt an equivalently qualified out-of-state APRN from the CAPA-CS requirement to prescribe under licensure by endorsement; require an APRN with less than four years of prescribing controlled substances to maintain a CAPA-CS until the four years are completed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"recommitted to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB132/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb132.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1191382,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"AN ACT relating to proprietary education.","description":"Amend KRS 165A.310 to expand the definition of \"proprietary schools\" to include not-for-profit proprietary schools; amend KRS 165A.320 to include not-for-profit proprietary schools; amend KRS 165A.340 to eliminate the requirement that members of the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education be from for-profit proprietary schools; amend KRS 165A.350 to include other collateral in the requirements for an agent's bond; amend KRS 165A.360 to conform and to allow other collateral in the requirement for the school's surety bond.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 138)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB181/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb181.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1191383,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Earl Porter McCoy.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Earl Porter McCoy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR62/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr62.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1191385,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"AN ACT relating to community supervision.","description":"Amend KRS 439.250 to define \"technical violation\" and \"absconding\"; amend KRS 439.553, relating to community supervision conditions for those on probation, to require graduated sanctions for technical violations and absconding; amend KRS 439.3107 to require the Department of Corrections to adopt a system of graduated sanctions for probationers for technical violations and absconding; amend KRS 439.3108 to require graduated sanctions for probationers for the first absconding violation unless the parole officer determines the individual has committed new criminal activity during the absconding period or the individual is on supervision for a sexual or violent offense; allow the Department of Corrections to use graduated sanctions for probationers for the second and subsequent absconding violation; amend KRS 439.341 to require preliminary hearings for probationers who have been detained for a technical violation to be conducted within 15 days of detainment; amend KRS 533.050 to require a final revocation hearing for probationers to be held within 30 business days of the preliminary hearing; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB235/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb235.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1191386,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Rebecca \"Becky\" Terrill Amburgey.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Rebecca \"Becky\" Terrill Amburgey.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR56/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr56.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1191387,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverage control investigators.","description":"Amend KRS 15.380 to require local alcohol beverage control investigators appointed under KRS Chapter 241 to receive certification from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council; exempt local alcohol beverage control investigators appointed before April 1, 2019, from the certification requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 097)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB115/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb115.html","sponsor":"Dan Seum"},
{"bill_id":1193489,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of scooters.","description":"Amend KRS 186.010 to define \"motor scooter\"; specify that motor scooters be considered to be a motorcycle only for registration purposes; specify that electric low-speed scooters are not vehicles; amend KRS 186A.080 to exempt electric low-speed scooters from title and registration requirements; amend KRS 189.010 to define \"electric low-speed scooters\" and specify that they are not a motor vehicle; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to allow electric low-speed scooters to be operated on a highway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path; outline provisions for operation; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish safe operating standards; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to allow the operation of motor scooters on a highway; outline provisions for operation; amend KRS 189.050 to exempt electric low-speed scooters from lighting requirements; amend KRS 189.340 to outline the procedure for vehicles when overtaking an electric low-speed scooter; prohibit an operator of an electric low-speed scooter from riding more than two abreast; amend KRS 189.635 to specify that for reporting and statistical purposes, a motor scooter be listed in its own distinct category; amend KRS 189.810 to exempt electric low-speed scooters from slow-moving vehicle requirements; amend KRS 304.39-020 to specify that electric low-speed scooters are not motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 022)","last_action_date":"2019-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB258/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb258.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1193501,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States.","description":"Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR74/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr74.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1193512,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"AN ACT relating to municipal electric authorities.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 96 to permit municipal utilities to join together to buy and sell electricity and natural gas; specify elements of an agreement to create a municipal electric authority; determine what powers an authority will have, including the power to undertake projects, bonding, and other borrowing power; specify limits to financial transactions; amend KRS 45A.365 and 424.260 to conform; cite as Municipal Electric Authority Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB252/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb252.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1193526,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the birthday of President Ronald Reagan.","description":"Honor the birthday of President Ronald Reagan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR73/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr73.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1193538,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 6.767 and 6.811 to allow members of the General Assembly to accept campaign contributions from a legislative agent when the member is an officially recognized candidate for an elected office other than a seat in the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB138/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb138.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1193552,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to remove the filing fee for applications to expunge offenses which have been the subject of an executive pardon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB142/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb142.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1193564,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for pharmacy and pharmacist services.","description":"Create new sections of KRS 304-17A to set requirements for reasonably adequate and accessible pharmacy benefit manager networks; permit the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to review and approve a compensation program that is fair and reasonable; except information and data collected by the department from KRS 61.870 to 61.884; prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from taking actions related to payment and practices; permit the commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations prohibiting practices by pharmacy benefit managers; amend KRS 304.17A-161 to apply definitions to Sections 1 and 4 of the Act; add definitions of independent pharmacy and specialty drug; amend KRS 304.17A-162 to add adjustment to appeals process for price updates; amend KRS 304.17A-164 to require health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers to implement certain pharmacy services practices and utilization review procedures; amend KRS 304.17A-005 to add pharmacy to the definition of health care provider; make technical corrections; amend KRS 304.17A-741 to add recoupment requirements for pharmacy audits; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the requirements of the Act; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid managed care organizations to comply with the requirements of the Act; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"returned to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB139/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb139.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1193576,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"AN ACT relating to amusement rides and attractions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 247.232 to 247.236 to set forth conduct guidelines for patrons of amusement rides and attractions; establish a penalty for trespassing after refusing to leave the premises following a conduct violation; require amusement ride and attraction operators to display the penalties for violations of this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 041)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB257/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb257.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1193590,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Richmond Mayor Rev. Robert Blythe.","description":"Honor Richmond Mayor Rev. Robert Blythe.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR76/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr76.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1193604,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"AN ACT relating to fines for traffic violations in highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to double fines for violations of traffic offenses, require signage be erected and workers present in the work zone in order for double fines to be assessed, and direct double fines collected to a separate trust and agency account within the Transportation Cabinet known as the \"Highway Work Zone Safety Fund\"; appropriate moneys in the fund to be used exclusively by the Transportation Cabinet to pay for enhanced law enforcement of traffic laws within highway work zones; amend KRS 189.2329 to increase the fine for intentionally destroying, defacing, injuring, or removing a temporary traffic control device erected in a highway work zone from $50 to $100; amend KRS 189.394 to eliminate specific references to double fines for speeding, which are now included under Section 1 of the Act; amend KRS 189.010 to define \"highway work zone\"; repeal KRS 189.232; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 040)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB244/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb244.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1193618,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"AN ACT relating to the motor vehicle reparations act.","description":"Amend KRS 304.39-020 to make technical changes; to define CMS revenue codes, current procedural terminology, healthcare common procedure acting system, health care provider or provider, and international statistical classification of disease; to change the definition of medical expense; amend KRS 304.39-130 to increase weekly limit for basic reparation benefits payable for certain losses to $400; amend KRS 304.39-210 to establish rate at which medical expenses shall be paid; amend KRS 304.39-241 to make technical correction; amend KRS 304.39-245 to prohibit providers from charging in excess of the amount allowed under the subtitle for medical expenses, to balance bill a person for an excess amount above what is allowed by the subtitle, and to prohibit the reporting of a failure to pay an amount beyond what is allowed by this subtitle; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to require the Department of Insurance to report certain information to the General Assembly this section to expire on January 1, 2026; repeal Section 6 of this Act as codified, effective 1/1/2026; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB137/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb137.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1193630,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"AN ACT relating to call centers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require an employer intending to relocate a call center from Kentucky to a foreign country to notify the secretary of the Labor Cabinet at least 120 days prior to such relocation; require the secretary to compile a list of employers that have relocated a call center to a foreign country; amend KRS 337.990 to create a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation; provide short title.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB260/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb260.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1193642,"bill_number":"SJR78","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the placement of highway signs honoring Emma Johns, 2019 Miss Kentucky Teen USA.","description":"Direct placement of honorary highway signs on US 23 entering Pike County honoring Emma Johns, 2019 Miss Kentucky Teen USA","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR78/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr78.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1193656,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"AN ACT relating to the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.","description":"Amend KRS 95A.262, relating to the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education, to provide for inoculations for hepatitis A; limit expenditures for inoculations to $500,000 per fiscal year; clarify allotment for qualified department language; clarify loan program language.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 057)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB140/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb140.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1193667,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Suzy Post.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Suzy Post.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR76/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr76.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1193680,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"AN ACT relating to health services in schools.","description":"Amend KRS 156.502 to include a definition of \"medication\" and \"sunscreen\"; require local boards of education to adopt policy allowing students to carry and self-administer sunscreen; provide that the policy may permit school employees to voluntarily assist with application of sunscreen; include voluntarily assisting with the application of sunscreen in liability protection for school employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB262/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb262.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1193693,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"AN ACT relating to promoting outdoor recreation and tourism development.","description":"Amend KRS 148.0221 to add counties to the definition of \"target county\"; amend KRS 148.0222 to reauthorize the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRRA) for five years; make technical corrections; make changes to the membership of the KMRRA board; set forth where committee meetings will be held; set requirements for the executive director and for board members; amend KRS 148.0223 to address sinking funds; set forth requirements for contracts; set guidelines for use of revenue and funds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 170)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB249/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb249.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1193707,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 12.020 to place the Division of Apprenticeship under the Department of Workforce Investment within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; create the Kentucky Apprenticeship Council under the Department of Workforce Investment; and abolish the Apprenticeship and Training Council; amend KRS 151B.020 to add the Kentucky Apprenticeship Council under the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; amend KRS 336.015 to remove apprenticeship and abolish the Apprenticeship and Training Council; amend KRS 343.010 to change the definitions of \"commissioner\" and \"council\"; amend KRS 343.020 to establish the Kentucky Apprenticeship Council and to define it; amend KRS 343.040 to remove Apprenticeship and Training; amend KRS 336.020, 342.122, 343.030, KRS 164.7884, and KRS 198B.658 to conform; confirm in part, Executive Order 2018-586.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 173)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB246/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb246.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1193720,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"AN ACT relating to voting.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to allow in-person early voting between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the three Saturdays preceding any primary, regular election, or special election; amend KRS 117.087, 117.165, 117.235, 117.995, and 118.035 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB253/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb253.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1193731,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Black History Month.","description":"Recognize February as Black History Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR77/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr77.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1193744,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"AN ACT relating to strangulation.","description":"Create a new section of Chapter 508 to establish the crime of strangulation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB242/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb242.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1193756,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"AN ACT relating to traffic lanes.","description":"Amend KRS 189.340 to prohibit vehicles with a gross vehicle weight with any towed unit of 44,001 pounds or greater from traveling in the left lane on any highway containing 3 or more lanes with a posted speed limit of 65 mph or greater; provide for exceptions; amend KRS 281.010 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB255/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb255.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1193768,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"AN ACT relating to student diabetes screenings.","description":"Amend KRS 156.160 to add a blood screening for diabetes to any student physical required for enrollment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB259/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb259.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1193782,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 441 to establish the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel to conduct comprehensive reviews of all fatalities of individuals detained in county or regional jails, any facility operated by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or an entity under contract with either department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB264/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb264.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1193793,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2019, as Kentucky Land Title Day.","description":"Recognize February 7, 2019, as Kentucky Land Title Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR75/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr75.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1193807,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"AN ACT relating to boating safety.","description":"Amend KRS 235.240 to specify application of enforcement and penalties; amend KRS 235.990 to add the choice of fines or imprisonment for violations of KRS 235.240; amend KRS 431.005 to give a peace officer the ability to arrest an intoxicated operator of a motorboat or vessel without a warrant.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 171)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB248/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb248.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1193821,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"AN ACT relating to the Commonwealth postsecondary education prepaid tuition trust fund.","description":"Amend KRS 164A.700, relating to the Commonwealth postsecondary education prepaid tuition trust fund, to revise the definition of \"utilization period\"; amend KRS 164A.705 to provide that additional value shall not accrue to a prepaid tuition account beyond the utilization period; amend KRS 164A.709 to clarify account termination provisions and extend the program end date to June 30, 2030.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 009)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB250/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb250.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1193833,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"AN ACT relating to marijuana possession.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to make the penalty for possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana a prepayable non-criminal fine; amend KRS 218A.010 to define \"personal use quantity of marijuana\" and \"marijuana accessory\"; amend KRS 218A.1422 regarding marijuana possession to conform; amend KRS 218A.500 regarding drug paraphernalia to exempt personal use marijuana accessories; amend KRS 218A.1421 on marijuana trafficking to exempt personal use quantities; amend KRS 431.450 to include violations for possession of personal use quantities of marijuana in the uniform citation form; amend KRS 500.080 to exclude the offense of possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana from the definition of \"violation\"; and amend KRS 138.872 to exclude personal use quantities from marijuana stamp tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB265/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb265.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1193847,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"AN ACT relating to administrative regulations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to be numbered as KRS 13A.336 to require the staff of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee to submit to that committee's co-chairs an annual report on administrative regulations found deficient by a legislative committee; list the information that is necessary to complete the report; include prominent text on the first page of the report outlining potential legislative options; amend KRS 13A.190 to make an emergency administrative regulation expire after 240 days; allow an administrative body that extends the time for filing a statement of consideration to postpone the expiration beyond 240 days for a number of days equal to the extension; amend KRS 13A.290 to allow a committee to take action on an administrative regulation within 90 days of LRC referral; permit an administrative regulation to transfer between standing committees and an interim joint committee or vice versa if a session of the General Assembly occurs during part of the 90-day review period; amend KRS 13A.330 to merge administrative regulation deficiency processes and to conform; amend KRS 13A.331 to combine administrative regulation adoption processes and to conform; amend KRS 13A.300, 13A.310, 13A.315, and 13A.335 to conform.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (KY Acts ch. 192)","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB4/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb4.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1193859,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Eastern Kentucky University senior Nick Mayo.","description":"Honor Eastern Kentucky University senior Nick Mayo.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR72/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr72.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1193873,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"AN ACT relating to high school students pursuing military careers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 requiring schools to offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test annually to students in grades 10 through 12, offer counseling based on the ASVAB test results, and allow up to four excused absences to meet with a recruiter of the Armed Forces of the United States or Kentucky National Guard; amend KRS 159.035 to allow excused absences for students who meet with a military recruiter, receive ASVAB counseling, or pursue enlistment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB251/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb251.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1193885,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"AN ACT relating to employment.","description":"Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references restricting rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike; amend KRS 336.180 to amend definition of \"labor organization\" and delete definitions of \"employer\" and \"employee\"; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904 to allow an urban-county government to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; amend KRS 67C.406 to allow a consolidated local government to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; amend KRS 70.262, 78.470, and 78.480 to remove exceptions; amend KRS 345.050 to allow public employers to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; repeal KRS 65.016, 336.132, and 336.134.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB261/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb261.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1193898,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"AN ACT relating to a tax credit for volunteers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 and amend KRS 141.0205 to establish a refundable tax credit for certified volunteer firefighters; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting of data by the Department of Revenue to the Legislative Research Commission related to the new tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB263/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb263.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1193911,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"AN ACT relating to alcohol in dry or moist territories and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 242.230 to specify conditions wherein it would not be a violation for a private individual or his or her guests to possess or consume alcohol in dry or moist territory; amend KRS 242.260 to specify conditions wherein it would not be a violation for a private individual or his or her guests to bring alcohol into dry or moist territory; amend KRS 243.033 to specify conditions wherein a caterer may serve alcohol in dry or moist territory; amend KRS 243.020 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 201)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB256/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb256.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1193926,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"AN ACT relating to county appointments.","description":"Amend KRS 67.710 to include a timetable for county judge/executive appointments to fill a vacancy; require the judge/executive to submit a nomination to the fiscal court within 60 days of the vacancy; provide that the fiscal court shall approve or disapprove the nomination within 45 days, and if the judge/executive fails to nominate within the prescribed period, the fiscal court shall fill the vacancy; provide that if the fiscal court fails to approve or disapprove the nomination within the prescribed period, the nominee is deemed approved, and if the fiscal court disapproves a nomination, the period for the judge/executive to nominate shall be reset to a new 45-day period, and if county judge/executive fails to nominate another person within 45 days, a majority of the fiscal court shall fill the vacancy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-15","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 019)","last_action_date":"2019-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB240/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb240.html","sponsor":"Thomas Huff"},
{"bill_id":1193939,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of Medal of Honor recipients.","description":"Amend KRS 16.065 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to provide personal protection to a recipient of the Medal of Honor who is a Kentucky resident, attending any public event or ceremony to which he or she received an official written invitation, and representing for no reason other than being a recipient of the Medal of Honor, not to exceed six events per year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 174)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB243/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb243.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1193950,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"AN ACT relating to freedom of speech at public postsecondary education institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164.348 to require public postsecondary institutions to adopt policies ensuring the protection of freedom of speech and expression by students and faculty; require policies to be made available to students and faculty; create a cause of action for a violation of any policy required by the Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.169)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB254/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb254.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1193963,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"AN ACT relating to commercial mobile radio service charges and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 65.7636 to remove the ability of Lifeline providers to bill and collect the CMRS service charge levied under the section from end users; make conforming changes; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"floor amendments (1), (2) and (3-title) filed","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB141/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb141.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1193977,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"AN ACT relating to sheriffs' fees.","description":"Amend KRS 64.090 to allow sheriffs to charge no more than $50 for executing writs of possession instead of a set amount of $7.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB245/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb245.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1193989,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 118.035 to extend voting hours from 6 a.m., prevailing time, to 7 p.m., prevailing time, in those counties with a population of 90,000 or more; amend KRS 117.087 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-06","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB247/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb247.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1194003,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"AN ACT relating to occupational licensure for military service members.","description":"Amend KRS 12.355, relating to occupational licensure for members of the United States Armed Forces, to remove the active duty requirement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB241/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb241.html","sponsor":"Les Yates"},
{"bill_id":1194015,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2019, as Kentucky Land Title Day.","description":"Recognize February 7, 2019, as Kentucky Land Title Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR77/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr77.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1196165,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget recommendations.","description":"Amend KRS 48.100, relating to branch budget recommendations, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB269/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb269.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1196171,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"AN ACT relating to speed limits.","description":"Amend KRS 189.930 to establish a 70 mph speed limit for Interstate 165 and the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway Extension.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 168)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB266/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb266.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1196181,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of a vehicle propelled by animal power.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit the operation of animal drawn vehicles on a highway if the animals are wearing horseshoes that would damage the highway,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB279/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb279.html","sponsor":"Jim Duplessis"},
{"bill_id":1196189,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of bicycles.","description":"Amend KRS 189.287 to direct the Transportation Cabinet to include a requirement for bicycle helmets for operators and passengers under the age of 12 in the bicycle standards and safety administrative regulations promulgated under this section; amend KRS 189.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB144/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb144.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1196196,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"AN ACT relating to license plates for disabled veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 186.162 to allow disabled veterans who are paid at the 100 percent rate for service-connected disabilities by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase disabled veteran license plates with no initial fee or renewal fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB277/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb277.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1196205,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"AN ACT relating to state contracts and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to prohibit governmental bodies from contracting with a contractor who engages in boycotting a person or entity with which Kentucky can enjoy open trade; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 058)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB143/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb143.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1196213,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"AN ACT amending the 2018-2020 executive branch biennial budget, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 48.050, relating to submission of budget unit requests, to require submission of requests by November 1, rather than November 15.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (KY Acts ch. 193)","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB268/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb268.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1196221,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife licenses.","description":"Amend KRS 150.175 to set forth a license for a cervid meat processor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB267/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb267.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1196230,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"A RESOLUTION urging action to solve the Martin County water crisis.","description":"Support the Kentucky Public Service Commission and the Energy and Environment Cabinet to work to find solutions to the various problems faced by the Martin County Water District and support a review of the progress made to implement the 20/20 water plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR82/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr82.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1196240,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"AN ACT relating to professional and volunteer firefighters programs, declaring an emergency, and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 95A.210 and create a new section of KRS 95A.200 to 95A.300 to define and establish the Alan \"Chip\" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program and create a fund for the program's administration; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 067)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB273/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb273.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1196251,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"A RESOLUTION encouraging citizens to recognize the achievements of audiologists and speech-language pathologists.","description":"Encourage citizens to recognize the achievements of audiologists and speech-language pathologists.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR79/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr79.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1196258,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"AN ACT relating to check cashing and deferred deposit service businesses.","description":"Amend KRS 286.9-010 to create distinct licenses for check cashing and for deferred deposit service business; make technical corrections; create a new section of Subtitle 9 of KRS Chapter 286 to allow the commissioner to require certain actions by licensees be filed with the State Regulatory Registry.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 034)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB145/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb145.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1196270,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of bicycles.","description":"Amend KRS 189.287 to direct the Transportation Cabinet to include a requirement for bicycle helmets for operators and passengers under the age of 12 in the bicycle standards and safety administrative regulations promulgated under this section; amend KRS 189.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB280/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb280.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1196277,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.9-105 to remove a licensing requirement for insurance agents to maintain liability insurance or a cash surety bond; amend KRS 304.9-120 to establish exception to commissioner's review of determination of designation of Kentucky as an applicant's home state; amend KRS 304.35-040 to modify the persons that serve on the Reinsurance Association governing committee; amend KRS 417.050 to exempt arbitration agreements entered by industrial insured captive insurers from the provisions of KRS Chapter 417; repeal KRS 304.9-460.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 166)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB275/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb275.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1196287,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force.","description":"Establish a 17-member legislative task force to study small community public drinking water systems to create mechanisms for oversight and intervention so as to prevent the drinking system's decline and failure; require policy options to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission for referral by December 15, 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR81/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr81.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1196294,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jo Ann Billings Jenkins.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jo Ann Billings Jenkins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR79/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr79.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1196302,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"AN ACT relating to early literacy and numeracy education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and maintain lists of approved universal screeners and diagnostic assessments for reading and mathematics; require each local school board or public charter school board to adopt at least one approved universal screener and one approved diagnostic assessment; require teachers to be trained on any universal screener or diagnostic assessment adopted by a board; provide that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year an approved diagnostic assessment shall be administered to all students in kindergarten through grade three at designated times during the school year; require that an academic improvement plan be developed and implemented for any student with a deficiency in reading or mathematics; establish the definition, minimum requirements, and procedure for developing an academic improvement plan; require that the academic improvement plan be maintained until the deficiency is deemed remedied as defined by this Act; require a school to provide written notice to the parent or guardian of a student identified with a deficiency in reading or mathematics and establish the minimum requirements for such written notice; beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, require a local school district to provide a summer enrichment program and intensive instructional services for students identified with a deficiency in reading or mathematics; provide that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, a student with a deficiency in reading or mathematics shall not be promoted to grade four without remedying the deficiency or completing intensive remediation in accordance with this Act; provide that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, each school district shall collect and report specified reading and mathematics student performance data; require that the Department of Education establish reading and mathematics teacher academies or coaching models by September 1, 2020; require that the department collaborate with designated agencies to develop high quality, evidence-based reading and mathematics programming, materials, and activities; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, teacher preparation programs for elementary regular education shall include specified reading and mathematics content; require that the Education Professional Standards Board to develop and maintain a list of approved reading and mathematics teacher preparation tests by January 1, 2020; require that beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, all new teachers seeking certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education or Elementary School Education pass approved reading and mathematics teacher preparation tests; amend KRS Chapter 158.792 to end the existing reading diagnostic and intervention grant program after the 2019-2020 school year; provide that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year the reading diagnostic and intervention fund shall fund a literacy coaching program developed by the Department of Education; amend KRS Chapter 158.794 to require the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Grant Steering Committee to develop a multifaceted strategic plan to improve student achievement in reading for students in kindergarten through grade three and require the committee to advise the Kentucky Department of Education on specified issues; amend KRS Chapter 158.844 to end the existing mathematics achievement grant program after the 2019-2020 school year; provide that beginning with the 2020-2021 school year the mathematics achievement fund will fund the Center for Mathematics; the Kentucky Kid's First Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB272/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb272.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1196311,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"AN ACT relating to tourism development.","description":"Amend the definition of \"tourism attraction project\" found in KRS 148.851 to specify eligible and ineligible properties; amend KRS 148.855 addressing tourism project application evaluation standards to include mandatory considerations for independent consultants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Tourism & Outdoor Recreation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB278/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb278.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1196318,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.","description":"Appoint a committee to wait upon the Governor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR78/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr78.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1196324,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Thomas E. Cork Sr. on the occasion of his 90th birthday.","description":"Honor Thomas E. Cork on the occasion of his 90th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR80/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr80.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1196333,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"AN ACT relating to licensure.","description":"Amend KRS 311B.100 to establish conditions for licensure by individuals who did not graduate from an accredited program. RETROACTIVE.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB271/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb271.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1196343,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"AN ACT relating to conservation officers.","description":"Amend KRS 150.010 to define \"conservation officer\" and \"conservation officer R class\"; amend KRS 150.090 to give powers to conservation officers and individuals employed as conservation officer R class; create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to define the duties of a conservation officer R class; create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to indemnify any conservation officer or individual employed as a conservation officer R class; and amend KRS 15.460 and 186.675 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 167)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB274/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb274.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1196351,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"AN ACT relating to the voluntary environmental remediation tax credit.","description":"Amend KRS 141.418 to expand the voluntary environmental remediation tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but before January 1, 2023, and to allow a refundable credit for these taxable years; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the refundable credit; amend KRS 131.190 to require reporting on the refundable credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB276/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb276.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1196358,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"AN ACT amending the 2018-2020 executive branch biennial budget, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 48.040 to change from September 1 to August 1 of each odd-numbered year the date by which the Finance and Administration Cabinet must provide uniform budget forms and instructions and agency expenditures to the branches of government.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch.177)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB270/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb270.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1196366,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to allow discretionary expungement of Class C and Class D felonies and offenses committed prior to January 1, 1975; reduce filing fee to $200; amend KRS 431.076 to allow a person against whom charges have been dismissed without prejudice to petition for expungement and set time limits for filing petitions; amend KRS 431.078 to conform; amend KRS 431.079 to require a certificate of eligibility only if a petition or application seeks expungement of a conviction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-07","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB146/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb146.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1197503,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"AN ACT authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which the claims were chargeable or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriate funds for the payment of claims against the Commonwealth; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 068)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB281/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb281.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1197512,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"AN ACT relating to law enforcement programs for substance use treatment.","description":"Amend KRS 15.525, relating to programs created by law enforcement agencies to refer persons for substance use treatment, to delete the requirement that the person seeking assistance be immediately paired with a volunteer mentor; provide that a person is ineligible for the program if he or she places law enforcement in reasonable apprehension of physical injury; clarify that information gathered on program participants is exempt from the Kentucky Open Records Act; provide criminal and civil immunity for those who provide referrals and services pursuant to the program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 089)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB161/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb161.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1197526,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"AN ACT relating to consumer loan companies.","description":"Amend KRS 286.4-410, relating to consumer loan companies, to define certain terms; amend KRS 286.4-430 to require applicant to submit specific information with an application for licensure; amend KRS 286.4-440 to increase licensing application fee, and fee per location; amend KRS 286.4-450 to establish financial requirements for applicants and licensees; amend the application approval process; establish process for an appeal of an application denial; restrict eligibility for a license for individuals who have had a license previously denied or revoked; amend KRS 286.4-460 to require disclosure of physical address, and any assumed names; require notice to the commissioner of a change in name; amend KRS 286.4-470 to add tax preparation to business that may be conducted in same location as consumer loan business and add 60 day review requirement; amend KRS 286.4-480 to establish the expiration of a license for failure to pay annual fee; repeal and reenact KRS 286.4-490 to define adverse action; establish when the commissioner may take adverse action; establish procedure following the adverse action; allow the commissioner to seek temporary or permanent relief against a person who has violated Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286; amend KRS 286.4-500 to establish requirements and procedures for orders entered by the commissioner; allow the commissioner to file administrative complaints; amend KRS 286.4-533 to replace collection of credit investigation fee with loan processing fee; amend KRS 286.4-580 to make technical changes; amend KRS 286.4-600 to make changes to retention requirements; allow for a licensee to designate a custodian of records; require access to records for the commissioner; amend KRS 286.4-610 to set examination frequency of licensees and to establish examination and investigation powers of the commissioner; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to allow for use of the State Regulatory Registry by the department and licensees; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to require licensees maintain an agent in Kentucky; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to establish requirements for change of control of a licensee; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to require compliance with applicable state and federal law; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to exempt certain items from required disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to establish emergency powers of the commissioner under this subtitle; create a new section of Subtitle 4 of KRS Chapter 286 to allow for a hearing for any person aggrieved by a final decision of the commissioner; establish penalties for violations of this subtitle; repeal KRS 286.4-630.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 120)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB285/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb285.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1197537,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"AN ACT relating to auctioneers.","description":"Amend KRS 330.020 to amend the definition of \"auction house\" and define \"escrow account\"; amend KRS 330.060 to allow the board to waive the attainment of a high school diploma if an applicant demonstrates sufficient life experience and competency; amend KRS 330.110 to require requested information to be turned over within 30 days and to require compliance with the chapter and administrative regulations; amend KRS 330.220 to allow auctioneers at reserve auctions and without-reserve auctions to establish reasonable, minimum bid increments once an opening bid has been offered; amend KRS 330.990 to establish jurisdiction for injunctive relief in the county where an alleged offender resides.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 118)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB291/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb291.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1197548,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"AN ACT relating to marine waste disposal.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 235.410 to 235.440 to require each vessel owner to keep a record of the dates and times that the vessel utilized a sewage pumpout facility; amend KRS 235.230 to require each marina owner to keep a record of the vessels that used the marina's sewage pumpout facilities; amend KRS 235.310 to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, once every 24 months, to conduct inspections of marine sanitation devices on each vessel that has a marine toilet, regardless of whether it is required to be registered under KRS Chapter 235; amend KRS 235.990 to increase the penalties on marina owners for failure to provide sewage pumpout facilities, establish penalties on vessel owners for violations of Section 1 of the Act, and increase the penalties for violations of KRS 235.420 and 235.430.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB151/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb151.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1197560,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"AN ACT relating to airports.","description":"Amend KRS 183.090 to require the Department of Aviation to inspect and license only those airports that fall under the definition of a general aviation airport; amend KRS 183.011 to define \"general aviation airport.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 121)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB282/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb282.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1197569,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky State University valedictorian Jessica Marquez Cordova.","description":"Honor Kentucky State University Valedictorian Jessica Marquez Cordova.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR82/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr82.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1197580,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"AN ACT relating to grain.","description":"Amend KRS 246.120 to expand the membership of the Board of Agriculture to eighteen members; set board member terms; amend KRS 246.130 to conform; repeal and reenact KRS 251.010 to define terms as used in this chapter; create new sections of KRS Chapter 251 to establish the purpose of the provisions of the chapter; authorize the board, in conjunction with the department, to adopt and oversee policies, procedures, and programs pertaining to this chapter; require a licensee to issue scale tickets; set forth requirements related to issuing scale tickets; set forth licensing requirements for grain dealers and grain warehouse operators; authorize the board, in conjunction with the department, to promulgate administrative regulations setting forth a schedule of fees for licensed grain dealers and licensed grain warehouse operators; allow receipts collected from licensing fees to be used for expenses incurred by the Department of Agriculture; set forth requirements for surety bonds; set forth requirements to retain copies of business records; authorize the board, in conjunction with the department, to promulgate administrative regulations relating to record-keeping requirements for licensees; establish requirements to enter into forward pricing contracts; authorize the board, in conjunction with the department, to promulgate administrative regulations setting forth the information that shall be included in a forward pricing contract; require the department to conduct inspections of licensed grain warehouses and licensed grain dealers; define fund-covered grains; to set forth requirements for approval of fund-covered grains by the board; set forth requirements allowing a person to opt out of paying an assessment on fund-covered grains; establish criteria for a lien on grain; create a new section of KRS Chapter 251 to establish the powers and duties of the board in the event of a failure of a licensed grain dealer or licensed grain warehouse operator; create a new section of KRS Chapter 251 to allow an injured person to bring a civil action against the person or corporation who committed the violation; amend KRS 251.020 to establish the powers and duties of the board; authorize the board, in conjunction with the department, to promulgate administrative regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of the chapter; allow the board to enter into cooperative agreements; take disciplinary action against any licensee or former licensee; amend KRS 251.440 to make technical corrections and to conform; set forth requirements for the department when approving a grain dealer license or a grain warehouse operator license; amend KRS 251.500 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 251.640 to clarify standards in which assessments shall be collected; amend KRS 251.650 to authorize the board to pay claims, management fees, investment fees, legal fees and administration fees; make technical corrections; amend KRS 251.660 to conform; amend 251.730 to conform; amend KRS 251.990 to establish penalties for offenses; amend KRS 64.012 to remove license fee for a grain warehouseman; repeal KRS 251.015; 251.410; 251.420; 251.430; 251.451; 251.480; 251.485; 251.490; 251.510; 251.520; 251.600; 251.610; 251.620; 251.630; 251.642; 251.670; 251.675; 251.680; 251.690; 251.700; 251.710; 251.720; 359.010; 359.020; 359.030; 359.040; 359.050; 359.060; 359.070; 359.090; 359.100; 359.110; 359.120; 359.130; 359.140; 359.150; 359.160; 359.170; 359.990; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 088)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB153/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb153.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1197593,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amend KRS 243.075 to include in the definition of \"qualified city\" any wet city with a population of less than 1,000; allow a qualified city that subsequently increases to a population of 1,000 or more to maintain its status as a qualified city.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB293/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb293.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1197603,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the voluntary relocation credit for teachers moving from a targeted school from an untargeted school, beginning July 1, 2019, but before July 1, 2023, in an amount equal to $1,000 during the taxable years within which the teacher voluntarily relocates; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the new tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the reporting of data by the Department of Revenue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB156/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb156.html","sponsor":"Ernie Harris"},
{"bill_id":1197617,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"AN ACT relating to the rights of parents.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 to establish specific rights of parents; establish a short title of \"Parents Rights Act.\"","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB152/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb152.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1197625,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"AN ACT relating to licensed professional counselor associates.","description":"Amend KRS 335.510 to include one licensed professional counselor associate on the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors; establish the conditions upon which a licensed counselor associate can be disqualified from his or her seat on the board; amend KRS 335.525 to allow the board to grant temporary approval of a new supervisor agreement for a licensed professional counselor associate until the board's next meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB288/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb288.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1197637,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"AN ACT relating to driver education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require that a driver's education program administered by a school district or licensed under KRS Chapter 332, include instruction on driver and peace officer interaction; amend KRS 186.480 to require the Kentucky State Police to produce a Driver Manual available in printed or electronic format that contains the new course of instruction developed; require that the Transportation Cabinet, include the new course of instruction developed, in the course for new drivers; require that an applicant be tested on the recommended practices during interactions with peace offers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 332 to require that licensed driver training schools include in the new course of instruction developed; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB154/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb154.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1197649,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"AN ACT relating to drones.","description":"Amend KRS 511.100 to protect correctional institutions from trespass; amend KRS 520.010 to include drones in definition of dangerous contraband.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 061)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB157/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb157.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1197660,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to adopt Election Day, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, as a national holiday.","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to recognize Election Day as a national holiday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR85/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr85.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1197675,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department for Local Government.","description":"Repeal KRS 147A.023 and make conforming amendments to KRS 147A.021.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 119)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB287/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb287.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1197685,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"AN ACT designating the Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Contest as the official state tobacco cutting contest.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Contest as the official state tobacco cutting contest.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB295/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb295.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1197698,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"AN ACT relating to tax expenditures.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7A to establish the Tax Expenditure Oversight Board; amend KRS 11.068 to require the annual production of a detailed estimate of the revenue loss resulting from each tax expenditure from the general fund and road fund; amend KRS 48.111 to require the Governor to include within the executive branch budget recommendation and in the draft budget bill for the executive branch a detailed account of each tax expenditure in addition to the office estimate provided by the consensus forecasting group; amend KRS 131.020 to require the Department of Revenue to collect, report, and provide data to the Tax Expenditure Oversight Board; amend KRS 131.190 to exempt the data provided by the Department of Revenue from the confidentiality standards for tax return data.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB292/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb292.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1197709,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jo Ann Billings Jenkins.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jo Ann Billings Jenkins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR81/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr81.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1197722,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Lucile B. Leggett upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Lucile B. Leggett upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR86/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr86.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1197733,"bill_number":"HJR83","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to erect signs in Laurel County that proclaim Laurel County as the home of the 2006 to 2018 Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Contest Champion Alvin Stamper.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to place signs honoring the Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Champion, Alvin Stamper.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR83/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr83.html","sponsor":"Jim Stewart"},
{"bill_id":1197747,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"AN ACT relating to financial institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 286.1-440 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB283/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb283.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1197758,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"AN ACT relating to abuse of a corpse.","description":"Amend KRS 525.120 to provide that in all cases abuse of a corpse is a Class D felony; provide that Act shall be known as \"Kristen's Law.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 060)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB155/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb155.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1197772,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"AN ACT relating to the retirement benefits of city elected officials and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.637 to allow a mayor or member of a city legislative body who does not have service credit in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) for his or her service to the city to retire and draw benefits from CERS for other covered employment without resigning from his or her position as mayor or member of a city legislative body; make technical amendments to conform to recent court decision; amend KRS 78.540 to provide that a mayor or member of a city legislative body who has been required to participate in CERS due to other covered employment, or because of failure to make an election not to participate, may elect to not participate in CERS for service as mayor or member of the city legislative body and to receive a refund of contributions for his or her service as a mayor or member of a city legislative body; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB290/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb290.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1197782,"bill_number":"HJR87","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.","description":"Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, and limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government; to propose that the application be aggregated with the applications of other states limited for the purposes identified in the applications; state that the application shall be a continuing application until a convention is called or until the application is withdrawn by the Kentucky General Assembly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR87/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr87.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1197793,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions.","description":"Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax tangible personal property purchased by a person for incorporation into a structure or improvement to real property under a contract with the federal, state, or local government, or a resident, nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institution; apply to sales made after July 1, 2019, but before July 1, 2023; require the Department of Revenue to report the claimed exemptions to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 131.190 to give the Department authority to provide the report to LRC.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB147/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb147.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1197806,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.48-080 to remove reference to executive director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB284/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb284.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1197816,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"AN ACT relating to the highway construction contingency account.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 176 to require the Department of Highways to report monthly to the General Assembly through the Legislative Research Commission on activity from the Highway Construction Contingency Account established under KRS 45.247; specify content of report; amend KRS 176.433 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 045)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB160/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb160.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1197830,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"AN ACT relating to the retirement benefits of city elected officials and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.637 to allow a mayor or member of a city legislative body who does not have service credit in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) for his or her service to the city to retire and draw benefits from CERS for other covered employment without resigning from his or her position as mayor or member of a city legislative body; make technical amendments to conform to recent court decision; amend KRS 78.540 to provide that a mayor or member of a city legislative body who has been required to participate in CERS due to other covered employment, or because of failure to make an election not to participate, may elect to not participate in CERS for service as mayor or member of the city legislative body and to receive a refund of contributions for his or her service as a mayor or member of a city legislative body; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB158/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb158.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1197841,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"AN ACT relating to long-term care facilities.","description":"Amend KRS 216.535 to establish definitions for \"management or consulting company\" and \"passive investor\"; create a new section of KRS 216.537 to 216.590 to establish when a cause of action can be taken against the licensee of a long-term care facility, the licensee's management or consulting company, the licensee's management, direct or independent contractors, employees, a passive investor, or other individual, partnership, firm, association, or other entities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"reassigned to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB289/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb289.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1197857,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Donald \"Donnie\" Cooper Phelps Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Donald \"Donnie\" Cooper Phelps Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR84/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr84.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1197870,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"AN ACT relating to local government surplus property.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.425 to allow a city, urban-county government, or consolidated local government that has adopted the provisions of KRS 45A.343 to 45A.460 to dispose of surplus property using the procedures in KRS 82.083.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 059)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB148/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb148.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1197881,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 141.072 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB286/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb286.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1197894,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the seven men killed on January 20, 1982, in a coal mine blast at Mink Branch in Craynor, Kentucky.","description":"Honor the seven men killed on January 20, 1982, in a coal mine blast at Mink Branch in Craynor, Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR80/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr80.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1197905,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of a felony, other than sex offenses, violent offenses, or crimes against children, the right to vote; delete language in the 1891 Constitution referring to persons as \"idiots and insane persons\"; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB159/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb159.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1197916,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"AN ACT relating to special license plates and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to establish a Cattlemen's Association special license plate; amend KRS186.162 to establish the initial fee and renewal fee for the special license plate and transfer funds collected by the special license plate fees to the agricultural program trust fund; amend KRS 186.166 to update the list of license plates to be perpetually produced; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-08","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB294/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb294.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1197928,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"AN ACT relating to independent external review claims.","description":"Amend KRS 205.646 to allow a provider to appeal multiple claims in a single external review; allow a single administrative hearing to be held to appeal the final decision of an external review that involved multiple claims.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 036)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB149/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb149.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1199484,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife.","description":"Amend KRS 150.010 to define \"light geese\" and \"Light Geese Conservation Order\"; amend KRS 150.023 to permit committee meetings at locations throughout the Commonwealth; amend KRS 150.172 to include a kill reporting deadline; amend KRS 150.330 to increase the bag limit and require a current migratory bird/waterfowl permit; amend KRS 150.360 to except light geese from the shotgun shell provisions during light geese conservation order periods; amend KRS 150.600 to delete language concerning duck blinds; amend KRS 150.603 to substitute \"current migratory bird/waterfowl\" permit for \"Kentucky migratory bird\" permit; amend KRS 189.910 to add vehicles operated by enforcement officer of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife in the list of emergency vehicles; amend KRS 150.095 and 186.675 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 115)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB313/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb313.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1199488,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 158.1413 to include appropriate behavior in the requirements of essential workplace ethics instruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB306/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb306.html","sponsor":"Kelly Flood"},
{"bill_id":1199492,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Curtis Ray Goode.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Curtis Ray Goode.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR85/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr85.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1199496,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"AN ACT relating to cultured animal tissue.","description":"Amend KRS 217.035 to include any food product that purports to be or is represented as meat or a meat product that contains any cultured animal tissue produced from in vitro animal cell cultures outside of the organism from which it is derived.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 042)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB311/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb311.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1199500,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of C. Waitman Taylor Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of C. Waitman Taylor Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR93/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr93.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1199504,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"AN ACT relating to students of chiropractic.","description":"Amend KRS 312.018 to allow a student of chiropractic to engage in clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB305/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb305.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1199508,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kentucky Advantage Education and Refinance Loan Programs.","description":"Recognize the Kentucky Advantage Education and Kentucky Advantage Refinance Loan Programs as affordable education financing options.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR86/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr86.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1199513,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton for her service as Kentucky's first African-American Lieutenant Governor.","description":"Honor Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton for her service as Kentucky's first African-American Lieutenant Governor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR89/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr89.html","sponsor":"Jeff Hoover"},
{"bill_id":1199517,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"AN ACT relating to landlord and tenant.","description":"Amend KRS 383.280 to allow proceedings for forcible entry or detainer to include claims for damages and back rent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB297/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb297.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1199521,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"AN ACT relating to licensed certified professional midwives.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 314 to define \"APRN-designated certified nurse midwife,\" \"certified professional midwifery services,\" \"council,\" \"licensed certified professional midwife; \"create the Licensed Certified Professional Midwives Advisory Council under the Board of Nursing and establish its membership; provide that a licensed certified professional midwife has same authority and responsibility as other licensed health care providers regarding public health laws and require each to keep appropriate medical records; require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to licensed certified professional midwives, including a requirement for informed consent, fees for permits, statewide requirements for transfer of care, medical tests, and a formulary of medications; permit the board to require a criminal background investigation of an applicant for a license as a licensed certified professional midwife by means of a fingerprint check; require the council to delineate findings on restrictions to providing certified professional midwifery services; provide immunity from liability in civil action for health care providers who have acted in consultation with a licensed certified professional midwife; establish a work group to develop statewide transfer guidelines; amend KRS 164.298, 211.180, 311.271, and 311.550 to conform; require data to be collected about the place of delivery and planned place of delivery; prohibit performing abortions; provide an education requirement to meet United States educational accreditation standards; provide that any medications used by a licensed certified professional midwife are for the safe conduct of pregnancy, labor and birth, and immediate care of a newborn.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB308/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb308.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1199525,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"AN ACT relating to medication-assisted treatment program licensing.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 222 to entitle this Act the \"Medication-Assisted Treatment Program Licensing Act\"; define terms; establish the licensure for opioid treatment programs; require oversight by the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities; set forth three licensure categories and the requirements for each; set forth the documentation required for applications; require inspections; establish the licensure for office-based medication-assisted treatment programs; require oversight by the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities; set forth three licensure categories and the requirements for each; set forth the documentation required for applications; require inspections; require registration with the Secretary of State and Department of Revenue; establish requirements for facility, medical director, and staff and qualifications; permit program participation in Medicaid and private insurance; require United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment approval; require fingerprint-supported background checks through the Kentucky State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation; require participation in the electronic monitoring system for controlled substances; establish requirements for the diagnosis, treatment, and associated documentation for a patient; set forth restrictions for facilities and operations and permit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary to grant waivers and variances from certain requirements; require the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to inspect facilities and programs; establish parameters for license limitation, denial, suspension, and revocation; establish violations, penalties, and injunctions; require advertisement disclosure of the medical director; and require the promulgation of administrative regulations for the enforcement of this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB310/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb310.html","sponsor":"Chris Harris"},
{"bill_id":1199529,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Martha McClain.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Martha McClain.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR93/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr93.html","sponsor":"Perry Clark"},
{"bill_id":1199533,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Main Street Program.","description":"Commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Main Street Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR87/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr87.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1199537,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"AN ACT relating to employment.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to make the termination of employment without cause unlawful; establish amount that may be recovered for wrongful discharge; specify when the employers' internal procedures are to be used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB301/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb301.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1199541,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program.","description":"Repeal KRS 160.325, which requires every board of education to enroll in the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 142)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB164/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb164.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1199546,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"AN ACT relating to sentencing credits.","description":"Amend KRS 197.010 and 197.045 to allow sentencing credits for life skills programs and promising practices.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 116)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB299/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb299.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1199550,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"AN ACT relating to death certificates.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 213 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services not include a social security number on certified copies of death certificates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB165/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb165.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1199554,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"AN ACT relating to the registration of motorboats and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 235.040 to require motorboats documented with the Coast Guard to display an identifying number issued by federal law and a validation sticker issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but not a Kentucky identification number; amend KRS 235.070 to require motorboats documented with the Coast Guard to submit a copy of the certificate of documentation with the application for registration; exempt from titling provisions; require registration with the Commonwealth; amend KRS 235.120 to require validation sticker be issued and displayed on motorboat's bow after recordation is complete; amend KRS 235.125 to require an owner of a motorboat documented with the Coast Guard to remove any number issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky from the motorboat; require the validation sticker remain on the motorboat; amend KRS 235.210 to exempt a motorboat documented with the United States Coast Guard covered by an identifying number pursuant to federal law from being required to obtain an identifying number from the Commonwealth of Kentucky; require display of validation sticker; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB304/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb304.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1199558,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Gippy Graham.","description":"Honor Gippy Graham.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR88/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr88.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1199562,"bill_number":"HJR90","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to erect a sign on United States Route 27 in Lincoln County that proudly proclaims Lincoln County as the Home of Roby Mullins, 2018 NASP 3D World Archery Champion and 3D Outdoor World Archery Champion.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to erect a sign on United States Route 27 at the Lincoln County/Garrard County line that reads \"Home of Roby Mullins 2018 NASP 3D World and 3D Outdoor World Archery Champion.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR90/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr90.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1199566,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 12.020 to change the name of the Office of Health Care Policy to the Office of Health Data and Analytics; add the Office of the Ombudsman and Administrative Review; add the Office of Public Affairs, the Office of Administrative Services, and the Office of Application Technology Services; delete the Governor's Office of Electronic Health Information, the Division of Kentucky Access, the Office of Health Policy, the Office of Legal Services, the Office of Communications and Administrative Review, and the Office of the Ombudsman; amend KRS 13B.020 to change the name of the Office of Health Care Policy to the Office of the Inspector General; create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Division of Health Benefit Exchange in the Office of Health Data and Analytics and establish duties; establish the Division of Analytics in the Office of Health Data and Analytics and establish duties; establish the Division of Health Information in the Office of Health Data and Analytics and establish duties; amend 194A.030 to establish duties of the Office of the Ombudsman and Administrative Review, the Office of Public Affairs, and the Office of Health Data and Analytics; delete the Governor's Office of Electronic Health Information; amend KRS 211.751 and 211.752 to change the name of the Office of Health Care Policy to the Office of Health Data and Analytics; amend KRS 217C.070 to delete the milk for manufacturing advisory committee; amend KRS 304.17A-080 to increase the membership of the Health Insurance Advisory Council from nine to ten; amend KRS 304.17B-001 to define \"office\"; amend KRS 304.17B-003 to change the chair to the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; move the Kentucky Health Care Improvement Authority to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 304.17B.005 to move Kentucky Access to the Division of Health Benefit Exchange in the Office of Health Data and Analytics; amend KRS 304.17B-007, 304.17B-009, 304.17B-001, 304.17B-013, 304.17B-015, 304.17B-017, 304.17B-019, 304.17B-021, 304.17B-023, 304.17B-027, 304.17B-029, 304.17B-031, and 304.17B-033 to change the Department of Insurance to the Office of Health Data and Analytics; amend KRS 304.2-020 to delete the Division of Kentucky Access from the Department of Insurance; amend KRS 304.2-100 to require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to assist the Office of Health Data and Analytics with the provisions of KRS Chapter 304.17B; amend KRS 311.1947 to move the electronic registry for organ and tissue donation from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Administrative Office of the Courts; add donor designation at the application or renewal of a state identification card or on the Commonwealth's single sign-on system; repeal KRS 260.660, 260.661, 260.662, 260.663, 260.664, 260.664, and 260.665; repeal 2007 Ky. Acts Chapter 61 (2007 House Joint Resolution 137); confirm Executive Orders 2018-325 and 2018-780; amendments to KRS 311.1947; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 090)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB167/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb167.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1199570,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"AN ACT relating to the sexual exploitation of minors.","description":"Amend KRS 531.335 to raise the penalty for possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12 years to a Class C felony; amend KRS 531.340 to raise the penalty for the distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance of a minor under the age of 12 years to a Class C felony for the first offense and a Class B for each subsequent offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 25, 2019","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB298/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb298.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1199576,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"AN ACT relating to net metering.","description":"Amend KRS 278.465 to increase the maximum capacity for an eligible electric generating facility to 45 kilowatts and to redefine \"net metering\"; amend KRS 278.466 to require the Public Service Commission to set the compensation rate for eligible customer-generators according to the ratemaking process in KRS Chapter 278; specify that the ratemaking process to set the amount of compensation for electricity produced by eligible customer-generators be initiated by a retail electric supplier or generation and transmission cooperative on behalf of one or more retail electric suppliers; prohibit eligible customer-generators who close their net metering accounts from receiving any cash refund for accumulated excess generation credits; require the net metering tariff provisions for eligible customer-generators in place when they started taking net metering service to remain in effect for 25-years for eligible generating facilities, including the one-to-one kilowatt-hour denominated credit provided for electricity fed into the grid; specify that eligible customer-generators shall be subject to all changes in energy rates, rate structures, and monthly charges as nonparticipating customers during that 25 year period; specify that eligible customer-generator installations are transferable to other persons at the same premises; amend KRS 278.467 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 101)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB100/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb100.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1199581,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of minimum wages by local governments.","description":"Amend KRS 65.016 and 337.275 to allow local governments to pass an ordinance setting employees' minimum wages at a rate higher than that found in KRS 337.275 for employers located within that government's jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB302/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb302.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1199585,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"AN ACT relating to the acquisition of water or sewer utilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 278.010 to 278.450 to set forth procedures for the valuation of assets and rate base calculations relating to the acquisition of existing water or sewer utilities by investor-owned water or sewer utilities; define terms; allow the Public Service Commission to include in the acquiring utility's next base rate case the entire value of all assets acquired as measured by the fair market value on the date of acquisition or purchase price paid, whichever is less; specify certain considerations that the Public Service Commission shall make in reviewing an acquiring utility's request to include the value of acquired assets in the rate base; require the acquiring utility to pay for three appraisals, the average of which shall determine the fair market value; require one appraiser to be chosen by the acquiring utility, one to be chosen by the utility to be acquired, and one to be chosen by mutual agreement of the first two appraisers; require that the appraisers be properly qualified, not have any interest in the transaction, and not be a resident or taxpayer of the service area of the utility being acquired; require the appraisers to separately determine the fair market value of the assets in compliance with the latest version of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; require that the appraisal include the value of all assets to be acquired regardless of source or original price; provide that the current value of the assets not be limited to or by the original purchase price or value of the assets; provide for the repayment of any debt owed on the acquired assets by the utility being acquired to any person or government entity; specify that nothing in the section affects the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction under KRS 278.040.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"recommitted to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB163/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb163.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1199589,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors to delay its consideration of and voting on closing the Paradise Fossil Plant Unit 3 in Muhlenberg County.","description":"Urge the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors to delay its consideration of and voting on closing the Paradise Fossil Plant Unit 3 in Muhlenberg County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR91/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr91.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1199593,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming June as Scleroderma Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Proclaim June as Scleroderma Awareness Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR92/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr92.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1199597,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 158.785 to include criteria to review when completing a management audit; require the chief state school officer to provide a local district with written deficiencies found through the management audit and corrective actions and a time frame for completion in order to exit assistance; specify that a district can only be a \"state managed district\" after at least two years of unsuccessful assistance, criminal malfeasance, or insolvency; restrict the chief state school officer's authority during state management to only those specific items found through the management audit; Amend KRS 156.029 to require the state board of education to include two at-large members who are current or retired elementary or secondary teachers; amend KRS 156.040 to clarify that a state board member cannot hold any elective federal, state, county, or city office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB314/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb314.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1199601,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define the term \"personal listening device\"; prohibit the operator of a motor vehicle in motion traveling upon the traveled portion of the highway from operating the vehicle with personal listening devices covering or inserted into both ears; exempt headset systems used on motorcycles from the prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB303/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb303.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1199605,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness and Advocacy Day.","description":"Recognize February 19, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness and Advocacy Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR83/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr83.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1199610,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"A RESOLUTION amending House Rule 51.","description":"Amend the Rules of Procedure for the 2019 House of Representatives by amending Rule 51 to specify that no bill or resolution having the force of law shall be introduced after the fifteenth legislative day of an odd-numbered year regular session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR94/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr94.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1199614,"bill_number":"SJR91","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the C. Waitman Taylor, Jr. Memorial Highway in Daviess County.","description":"Designate KY 331 in Daviess County as the C. Waitman Taylor Jr. Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR91/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr91.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1199618,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors to delay its consideration of and voting on closing the Paradise Fossil Plant Unit 3 in Muhlenberg County.","description":"Urge the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors to delay its consideration of and voting on closing the Paradise Fossil Plant Unit 3 in Muhlenberg County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR90/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr90.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1199622,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Martha McClain.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Martha McClain.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR95/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr95.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1199626,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"AN ACT relating to education stability for children.","description":"Amend KRS 620.060 regarding emergency custody orders in dependency, neglect, and abuse cases to require a specific statement in the orders to change the educational enrollment of a protected child; amend KRS 403.730 to require a specific finding on the record before an emergency domestic violence protective order can order a child to change educational enrollment; amend KRS 403.270 regarding child custody generally to emphasize educational stability as a primary factor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB312/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb312.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1199630,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Gippy Graham.","description":"Honor Gippy Graham.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR88/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr88.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1199634,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Hazel Lewis Bradley Hurley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Hazel Lewis Bradley Hurley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR92/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr92.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1199638,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"AN ACT relating to employer contribution rates for Kentucky Employees Retirement System for fiscal year 2019-2020 and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Set the employer contribution rate for fiscal year 2019-2020 for pension and health insurance for nonhazardous duty employees participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System who are employed by Mental Health/Mental Retardation Boards, Local and District Health Departments, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers, state-supported universities and community colleges, and any other agency eligible to voluntarily cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB307/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb307.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1199643,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Anna Beth Hehl Collett.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Anna Beth Hehl Collett.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR89/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr89.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1199647,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"AN ACT relating to carrying concealed weapons.","description":"Create a new section of Chapter 237 to allow concealed deadly weapons to be carried by persons age 21 and over without a license in same locations where concealed carry license holders may carry them; amend KRS 527.020 and 237.115 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-11","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 010)","last_action_date":"2019-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB150/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb150.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1199651,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"AN ACT relating to nurses employed by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to create a Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs nurse loan repayment program for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses within their employ and grant the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority and the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs authority to promulgate administrative regulations; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 117)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB296/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb296.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1199655,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"AN ACT relating to civil rights.","description":"Amend KRS 344.030 to change the definition of \"employer\" to include a person who has at least one employee in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB300/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb300.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1199659,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"AN ACT relating to schools.","description":"Amend KRS 158.441 to define \"Kentucky State Police school resource officer,\" \"school activities,\" and \"school property\"; create a new section of Chapter 158 specify to the requirements of employment of a KSPSRO by a school district; amend KRS 61.637 to exempt an employer from paying contributions on a retiree employed as a school security officer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 197)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB162/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb162.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1199663,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Layla Spring.","description":"Honor Layla Spring.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR84/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr84.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1199667,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"AN ACT relating to civil rights.","description":"Amend KRS 344.010 to include definitions for \"sexual orientation,\" \"gender identity,\" \" local Commission,\" and \" real estate-related transaction\"; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to include a prohibition on discrimination because of sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.100, 344.110, and 18A.095 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 344.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation and advertisements therefor, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.680, 344.370, and 344.380, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; make various technical amendments; exempt the provisions of the Act from KRS 6.945(1).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB166/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb166.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1199671,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"AN ACT relating to precinct election officers.","description":"Amend KRS 117.045 to permit 16 year-old and 17 year-old minors to serve as precinct election officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-11","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB309/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb309.html","sponsor":"Angie Hatton"},
{"bill_id":1200646,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"AN ACT relating to the usage of legal counsel by consolidated local government councils.","description":"Amend KRS 67C.115 to, in addition to allowing the metro council to retain its own legal counsel for advice and consultation, allow the metro council to otherwise employ legal counsel and staff for representation on all legal matters coming before the council.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB319/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb319.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1200652,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"AN ACT relating to service member relief.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow military service members who receive official orders which require relocation for at least 90 days to terminate or suspend select services without penalty or fee with proper notice.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 043)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB316/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb316.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1200658,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"AN ACT relating to medicinal marijuana and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 218A to define terms; to exempt the medicinal marijuana program from existing provisions in Kentucky law to the contrary; to require the Department for Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control to implement and regulate the medicinal marijuana program in Kentucky; to establish the Division of Medicinal Marijuana within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; to establish restrictions on the possession of and cultivation for personal use of medicinal marijuana by qualifying patients, visiting patients, and designated caregivers; to establish certain protections for cardholders; to establish professional protections for practitioners; to establish professional protections for attorneys; to prohibit the possession and use of medicinal marijuana on a school bus, on the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, in a correctional facility, any property of the federal government, or while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit smoking of medicinal marijuana on public transportation, in public places, or in any place of public accommodation; to clarify that the use of medicinal marijuana by a qualifying patient or visiting qualifying patient is to be treated the same as the use of prescribed pharmaceutical medications; to establish additional protections for medicinal use; to clarify that an employer may restrict the possession and use of medicinal marijuana in the workplace; to require the department to implement and operate a registry identification card program; to establish requirements for registry identification cards; to establish registry identification card fees; to require the department to operate a provisional licensure receipt system; to establish the application requirements for a registry identification card; to clarify when the department may deny an application for a registry identification card; to establish certain responsibilities for cardholders; to clarify when a registry identification card may be revoked; to establish various cannabis business licensure categories; to clarify tiering of cannabis business licenses; to require certain information be included in an application for a cannabis business license; to clarify when the department may deny an application for a cannabis business license; to prohibit a practitioner from being a board member or principal officer of a cannabis business; to prohibit cross-ownership of certain classes of cannabis businesses; to establish rules for local sales, including establishing the process by which a local legislative body may prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses within its territory and the process for local ordinances and ballot initiatives; establish technical requirements for cannabis businesses; to require at least 60% of the board of a cannabis business and at least 60% of the owners of a cannabis business be composed of individuals with at least 3 years of continuous Kentucky residency; to establish requirements for cannabis cultivators, including cultivation square footage limits; to establish requirements for cannabis dispensaries; to establish requirements for safety compliance facilities; to establish requirements for cannabis processors; to establish procedures for the department to inspect cannabis businesses; to establish procedures for the suspension or revocation of a cannabis business license; to protect certain records and information from the disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act; to require the department to establish a verification system for use by law enforcement personnel and cannabis business agents; to require the department to establish a database to share data with all licensed dispensaries and monitor the amount of medical marijuana purchased by cardholders in real time; to require the department to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement the medicinal marijuana program; to establish an alternative method to create a valid registry identification card if the department fails to act; to clarify that nothing in the bill requires government programs or private insurers to reimburse for the cost of use; to establish the medicinal marijuana trust fund; to require that at least 10% of money in the medical marijuana trust fund be returned to dispensaries for use by indigent persons who are qualified patients and enrolled in certain government assistance programs; to require that 3% of money in the medical marijuana trust fund be used to create a grant program to fund medicinal marijuana related research; to require that not more than 85% of money in the medicinal marijuana trust fund be used for operation and enforcement activities; to establish the local medicinal marijuana trust fund; and to establish procedures for the distribution of local cannabis trust fund moneys; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish an excise tax of 10% for cultivators and processors for selling to dispensaries; to establish an excise tax of 10% for dispensaries selling to cardholders; to require that 80% of the revenue from the excise taxes be deposited into the medicinal marijuana trust fund; to require that 20% of the revenue from the excise taxes be deposited into the local medicinal marijuana trust fund; amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, and 218A.1423 to conform; amend KRS 12.020 to change the name of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control and to create the Division of Medicinal Marijuana; and amend KRS 12.252, 15.300, 15.380, 15.398, 15A.340, 15.420, 61.592, 62.160, 131.1815, 211.285, 241.010, 241.015, 241.030, 243.025, 243.0307, 243.038, 243.090, 243.360, 438.310, 438.311, 438.313, 438.315, 438.317,438,320, 438.325, 438.330, 438.337, and 438.340 to conform; Sections 2, 4 to 14,17,18, 20 to 25, 29, 30, and 34 to 37 EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB170/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb170.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1200663,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 158.6453 to allow parents or guardians to choose that their student not participate in statewide student assessments; amend KRS 160.345 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB331/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb331.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1200670,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"AN ACT relating to local financial reporting.","description":"Amend KRS 91A.040 to move the date cities with populations greater than 2,000 are required to forward a copy of their audit report to the Department for Local Government to no later than March 1 immediately following the fiscal year being audited; allow cities with populations equal to or less than 1,000 to have an audit performed every other fiscal year and have the audit only encompass that single year and allow the electronic copy to be sent by March 1 following the fiscal year being audited; allow cities with populations exceeding 1,000 but less than 2,000 have an audit be performed every other year and have the audit encompass both years and allow the electronic copy to be sent by March 1 following the fiscal year being audited; amend KRS 424.220 to relocate language dealing with officers who are exempt from presenting financial statement; stipulate that every officer of a board, commission, or other authority of a city, county, or district who deals with any funds collected from the public prepares a report as prescribed in the section; require that in order to provide notice to the public of the completion of the city's financial statement, the appropriate officer of the city performing an audit publishes the audit report in accordance with KRS 91A.040(9) and the appropriate officer of a city not conducting an annual audit for the fiscal year under exemptions, publish a legal display advertisement and provide financial statements to various media; require the appropriate officers in counties to publish the audit in the same manner that city audits are published; amend KRS 42.460 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 091)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB172/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb172.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1200677,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"AN ACT relating to the private motor vehicle rentals and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 281.010 to define the terms \"private motor vehicle\" or \"PMV,\" \"vehicle rental transaction,\" \"private vehicle rental\" or \"PVR,\" \"private vehicle rental program\" or \"PVRP,\" \"private vehicle rental program provider\" or \"program provider,\" \"private vehicle rental owner\" or \"PVR owner,\" \"private vehicle renter\" or \"renter,\" \"program rental period\" or \"rental period,\" and \"group policy\"; include a private vehicle rental program provider under the definition of a U-Drive-It; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to outline standards for a private vehicle rental program; create new sections of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 304 to set forth insurance requirements for program providers for private motor vehicles during the rental period; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to clarify the group policy issued to program providers will meet the minimum insurance requirements for a motor vehicle; amend KRS 281.630 to require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations on the operation of U-Drive-Its, including private vehicle rental program providers; amend KRS 281.655 to clarify that the group policy issued to program providers satisfies the minimum insurance requirements under KRS Chapter 281; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to allow electronic notifications; amend KRS 68.200 to subject private vehicle rental program providers to any motor vehicle rental license fee charged by a county, urban-county, or consolidated local government; amend KRS 138.463 to require private vehicle rental program providers to collect usage tax on each vehicle rental transaction; repeal KRS 186.630; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB321/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb321.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1200683,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"AN ACT relating to hospital rate improvement programs and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to establish hospital rate improvement programs that require hospitals to pay an assessment into a fund to be used as state matching dollars for federal Medicaid funds; establish formulas for collection of the assessments and for making supplemental payments to hospitals; condition the program on federal approval; create the hospital Medicaid assessment fund to be administered by the Department for Medicaid Services; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 114)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB320/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb320.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1200690,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"AN ACT relating to reciprocal occupational licensure for members of the United States military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, and their spouses.","description":"Amend KRS 12.245 to allow reciprocal occupational licensure for members of the United States military, Reserves, and National Guard, for veterans, and for their spouses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 113)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB323/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb323.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1200696,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB173/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb173.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1200702,"bill_number":"SJR95","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 371 in Kenton County as the \"Senator Richard L. 'Dick' Roeding Memorial Highway.\"","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 371 in Kenton County in honor of Senator Dick Roeding and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR95/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr95.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1200712,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"AN ACT relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.","description":"Amend KRS 338.051 to require all members of the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to serve for a term of four years; require the board to meet quarterly instead of annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB322/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb322.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1200719,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"AN ACT relating to re-employment assistance.","description":"Amend KRS 341.380 to reduce the percentage used to set weekly benefit rate, to increase trigger amounts for the trust fund balance as related to the weekly benefits amount; to reduce the number of times to pay weekly benefits from 26 to 20; to tier down payments beginning at 125% of the weekly benefit rate for 5 weeks to 100% for the following 5 weeks then to 75 % for the third 5 weeks and 50% of the weekly benefits for the remainder of the award, except for employees classified as recall employees who receive 100% of the weekly benefit; provide that certain classified employees cannot change classification during benefit year; and if extended benefits have are federal funded, the the secretary may extend the number of times to pay to 26.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB171/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb171.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1200725,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kentucky Advantage Education and Refinance Loan Programs.","description":"Recognize the Kentucky Advantage Education and Kentucky Advantage Refinance Loan Programs as affordable education financing options.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR100/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr100.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1200731,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Emma Johns upon being named 2019 Miss Kentucky Teen USA.","description":"Honor Emma Johns upon being named 2019 Miss Kentucky Teen USA.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR96/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr96.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1200738,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms on school property.","description":"Amend KRS 527.070 prohibiting possession of weapons on elementary and secondary school property to specify that the vehicle exception for adults shall not apply to pupils of a secondary school.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 111)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB328/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb328.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1200745,"bill_number":"HJR97","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the SFC Lida Feltner Highway in Leslie County.","description":"Designate a portion of KY 80 in Leslie County as the SFC Lida Feltner Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR97/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr97.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1200751,"bill_number":"HJR96","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the placement of highway signs honoring the Garrard County High School Beta Club.","description":"Direct placement of highway signs honoring members of the Garrard County High School Beta Club.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR96/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr96.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1200757,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the formation of the Engage and Empower Caucus.","description":"Recognize the formation of the Engage and Empower Caucus.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR101/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr101.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1200764,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 12.080 to provide gender equivalent-language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB326/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb326.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1200775,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 12.040 to make language gender equivalent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 112)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB325/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb325.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1200781,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms possession by domestic abusers.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to define \"domestic abuse offense,\" \"domestic violence protective order,\" and \"physical force\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to create the crimes of possession of a firearm by a convicted domestic abuser and possession of a firearm by the subject of a domestic violence protective order; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to require the surrender of firearms by people subject to protective orders or convicted of specified crimes; amend KRS 403.740 and 456.060 to require courts to inform the subject of a domestic violence order or an interpersonal protective order of the firearm possession prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB177/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb177.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1200787,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Career and Technical Education Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize Career and Technical Education Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR99/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr99.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1200793,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"AN ACT relating to business opportunities for United States military members and veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 42.0146 to allow certification as a disabled veteran-owned business by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation to meet the criteria of veteran eligibility, ownership, and control.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB324/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb324.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1200799,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"AN ACT relating to the Asset Resolution Corporation.","description":"Amend KRS 164A.055 to redefine \"board\"; establish the Asset Resolution Corporation as an independent du jure municipal corporation and political subdivision; authorize the retention and compensation of employees; empower the corporation to serve and support schools or students concerning student finances, postsecondary education, and workforce development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"returned to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB330/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb330.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1200806,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"AN ACT relating to the Commission on Human Rights.","description":"Amend KRS 344.150 to forbid appointment of a proposed new member to the Commission on Human Rights unless that appointment creates or maintains the closest possible equivalent percentage between the political party affiliation of commission members and statewide voter registration; limit the political parties under consideration to the two parties whose candidates polled the largest number of votes in the state at the last general election; determine statewide voter registration percentages from the most recent monthly report of the State Board of Elections; amend KRS 344.160 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB318/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb318.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1200813,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"AN ACT relating to pawnbrokers.","description":"Amend KRS 226.050 to require pawnbrokers to maintain a registry of buyers of items, and to require a picture ID or signature on the registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB315/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb315.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1200819,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Bowling Green upon being named to MONEY Magazine's annual Best Places to Live list.","description":"Honor Bowling Green upon being named to MONEY Magazine's annual Best Places to Live list.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR98/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr98.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1200825,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"AN ACT relating to pay lakes.","description":"Amend KRS 150.660 to require persons taking fish from a licensed pay lake to carry receipts from fish harvested each day and present the receipt to a conversation officer upon request and to remove license issuance procedures; amend KRS 150.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Tourism & Outdoor Recreation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB332/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb332.html","sponsor":"Terri Branham Clark"},
{"bill_id":1200832,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"AN ACT relating to dementia and Alzheimer's training for emergency medical services personnel, emergency medical technicians, first responders, and paramedics.","description":"Require dementia and Alzheimer's training for emergency medical services personnel, emergency medical technicians, first responders, and paramedics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB329/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb329.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1200841,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Neal \"Banjo Man\" Shannon James II.","description":"A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Neal \"Banjo Man\" Shannon James II.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR94/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr94.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1200847,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"AN ACT relating to re-employment assistance.","description":"Amend KRS 341.380 to reduce the percentage used to set weekly benefit rate, to increase trigger amounts for the trust fund balance as related to the weekly benefits amount; to reduce the number of times to pay weekly benefits from 26 to 20; to tier down payments beginning at 125% of the weekly benefit rate for 5 weeks to 100% for the following 5 weeks then to 75 % for the third 5 weeks and 50% of the weekly benefits for the remainder of the award, except for employees classified as recall employees who receive 100% of the weekly benefit; provide that certain classified employees cannot change classification during benefit year; and if extended benefits have are federal funded, that the secretary may extend the number of times to pay to 26.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB317/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb317.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1200853,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"AN ACT relating to carrying concealed weapons.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to allow concealed deadly weapons to be carried by persons age 21 and over without a license in the same locations where concealed carry license holders may carry them; amend KRS 527.020 and 237.115 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB327/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb327.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1200860,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB176/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb176.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1200866,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"AN ACT relating to public school assessments and accountability.","description":"Amend KRS 158.6453 to revise the standards and assessments process review committee; amend KRS 158.6455 to revise the requirements for the state accountability system; amend KRS 160.346 to revise the requirements for the targeted support and improvement designation; require the Department of Education to report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education on assessment results as they relate to the new graduation requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 199)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB175/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb175.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1200873,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 161.430 to require investment managers and consultants of the Teachers' Retirement Systems to adhere to the federal Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and any other federal securities statutes as applicable; make conforming and clean-up changes to the section; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB169/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb169.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1200880,"bill_number":"HJR102","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Cpl. Willie Boggs Memorial Bridge in Leslie County.","description":"Designate the Cpl. Willie Boggs Memorial Bridge in Leslie County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR102/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr102.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1200886,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"AN ACT relating to the disclosure of public retirement information.","description":"Amend KRS 21.540, 61.661, and 161.585 to require the Judicial Form Retirement System, the Kentucky Retirement Systems, and the Teachers' Retirement System to disclose upon request the names, status, projected or actual benefit payments, and other retirement information of any member, inactive member, or retiree of a retirement system or plan; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB168/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb168.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1200892,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-12","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB174/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb174.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1202406,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to casino gaming.","description":"Propose to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to define and permit casino gaming; require that proceeds be used to pay for oversight of casino gaming; prior to July 1, 2030, mandate that 100 percent of proceeds in excess of oversight costs go to retirement systems; after July 1, 2030, allow the General Assembly to allocate proceeds after oversight costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB348/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb348.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1202413,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"AN ACT relating to fiscal matters.","description":"Amend KRS 139.990 to make gender neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB336/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb336.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1202420,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"AN ACT relating to mental health.","description":"Amend KRS 202A.131 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB185/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb185.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1202432,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"AN ACT relating to community education.","description":"Amend KRS 160.158 to direct the Kentucky Community Education Association and the commissioner of education or his or her designee to work jointly to create a list of 3 nominees to fill any vacancy on the Advisory Council for Community Education; provide that the council shall schedule all meetings after the first meeting.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 178)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB351/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb351.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1202439,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact legislation granting the United States Department of Agriculture jurisdiction over labeling requirements for imitation meat products.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to enact legislation granting the United States Department of Agriculture jurisdiction over labeling requirements for imitation meat products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"3rd reading, adopted 96-1","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR105/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr105.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1202451,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"AN ACT relating to electronic prescribing of controlled substances.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to require that all prescriptions for controlled substances be submitted electronically except for certain conditions; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promultate administrative regulations; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 106)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB342/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb342.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1202459,"bill_number":"HJR103","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the placement of highways signs honoring the Rockcastle County High School FFA Small Engine team, 2018 State Champions.","description":"Direct the placement of honorary roadside signs recognizing the Rockcastle County High School FFA Small Engine team, 2018 State Champions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR103/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr103.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1202471,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"AN ACT relating to public finance.","description":"Amend KRS 58.190 to apply the statute of limitations for challenging an action by a governmental agency adopting a lease to be the same 30-day period for challenging any ordinance or resolution; amend KRS 65.942 and 58.040 to conform; amend KRS 424.360 to allow notices of competitive bond sales to be posted in an electronic bidding system as an alternative advertising method; amend KRS 103.200 to include within the definition of industrial building any use by an entity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization described in 26 U.S.C. sec. 501(c)(3) in any manner related to or in the furtherance of that entity's exempt purposes; amend KRS 103.2101 to conform notice date and extend the maximum length of any bond authorization to 40 years; amend KRS 424.130 to clarify that failure to properly publish a notice of adoption of an ordinance or resolution will not void the adoption unless the failure continues for a period of 15 days; amend KRS 66.310 to conform the notice date for a hearing; amend KRS 66.400 to clarify that a general obligation pledge is a pledge of taxes, to limit garnishment of public funds, and allow for periodic payment of judgments in the case of bankruptcy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 035)","last_action_date":"2019-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB192/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb192.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1202479,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products for women inmates.","description":"Amend KRS 197.020 to require the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations to provide free feminine hygiene products to prisoners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB344/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb344.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1202488,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"AN ACT relating to veteran-owned nonprofit businesses.","description":"Amend KRS 14A.1-070 to add a nonprofit business which is at least 51 percent unconditionally controlled by a veteran to the definition of \"veteran-owned business\"; amend KRS 14A.2-060 and KRS 14A.2-165 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB184/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb184.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1202498,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish a task force to study issues related to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish a task force to study the Kentucky Community and Technical College System; identify areas to be studied and task force membership; and require findings and recommendations to be reported by December 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR100/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr100.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1202506,"bill_number":"HJR107","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to erect a sign on United States Route 27 in Lincoln County that proudly proclaims Lincoln County as the Home of Ember Genco, 2018 Little Miss United States.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to erect a sign on United States Route 27 at the Lincoln County/Pulaski County line that reads \"Home of Ember Genco, 2018 Little Miss United States.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR107/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr107.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1202517,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"AN ACT relating to deputy sheriffs.","description":"Amend KRS 70.030 to allow sheriffs to appoint deputies who are nonresidents of the Commonwealth; amend KRS 61.300 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 110)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB337/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb337.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1202526,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"AN ACT relating to student residency.","description":"Amend KRS 164.2844 to prohibit an Armed Forces member, spouse, or dependent who is determined to be a Kentucky resident at the time of acceptance into a public postsecondary institution from losing residency status if the member is transferred on military orders prior to enrollment or while the student is enrolled.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 150)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB356/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb356.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1202535,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"AN ACT relating to 911 emergency service.","description":"Amend KRS 65.750 to add \"next generation 911\" to the definition of \"911 emergency service\"; amend KRS 65.7637 so that CMRS providers, Voice over Internet Protocol providers, service suppliers, and related parties are only liable in cases of wanton or willful misconduct for damages for death or injury to a person in connection with the provision of access to 911 emergency service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 108)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB340/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb340.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1202546,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"AN ACT relating to apprenticeships.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a tax credit for certain small businesses that have an apprenticeship program and require reporting by the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 141.0205 and 131.190 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 343 to require all contractors and subcontractors for public works estimated to cost over $1 million to participate in an applicable apprenticeship program; amend KRS 343.010 to define terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB349/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb349.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1202556,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 132.010 to define terms related to qualified heavy equipment; amend KRS 132.020 to assess qualified heavy equipment at a rate of 15 cents upon each $100 of value and reorder other property by the tax rates imposed; amend 132.360 to allow a 60-day protest period for property tax; amend various KRS sections to make technical corrections and conforming changes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to prohibit class actions against a marketplace provider on behalf of purchasers; amend KRS 139.010 to create and amend definitions of marketplace providers, admissions, and marketplace retailer; amend KRS 139.200 to exclude admissions charged by nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institutions exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and to clarify that small animal veterinary services exclude services for poultry; amend KRS 139.260 to allow acceptance of a resale certificate for certain services; Amend KRS 139.270, 139.280, and 139.340 to conform; amend KRS 139.450 to require a marketplace provider to collect and remit sales tax; amend KRS 139.480, 160.613, and 160.6131 to clarify who is a toller; amend KRS 139.495 to exempt the sales of admissions by nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institutions exempt from tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3); create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to exempt the first $10,000 of sales in a calendar year made by nonprofit civic, governmental, or other nonprofit organizations; amend KRS 139.550 and 139.720 to conform; amend KRS 141.010 to update to the Internal Revenue Code reference date for 2019 and clarify the provisions for 2018; amend KRS 141.170 to allow one additional month for an extension of time to file a corporation income tax return; amend KRS 241.010 to expand the definition of a small farm winery to include a winery that produces no more than 500,000 gallons in a calendar year; amend KRS 243.884 to clarify that sales made by a small farm winery during a calendar year of the first 50,000 gallons of wine are exempt; amend various sections in KRS Chapters 141 and 154 to make technical corrections and conforming changes; repeal KRS 136.078, 136.090, and 136.100.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.151)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB354/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb354.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1202565,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Military History Museum.","description":"Amend KRS 171.345 to remove the creation and administration of the Kentucky Military History Museum Committee; amend KRS 171.782 to give the Kentucky Military Heritage Commission authority to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of the Kentucky Military History Museum; confirm Executive Order 2018-718.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 092)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB178/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb178.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1202575,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"AN ACT relating to cities.","description":"Amend KRS 24A.140, 29A.180, and 61.900 to remove references to \"city marshal\"; amend KRS 57.285, relating to local printing of materials, to remove reference to \"city\"; amend KRS 65.710, relating to ambulance service contracts, to include all legislative bodies in the various forms of city governance; amend KRS 65.805, relating to nontaxing special districts, to remove a reference to previously repealed statutes; amend KRS 67.750, relating to the taxation of business, to remove the definition of \"city\"; amend KRS 67.850, relating to the formation of charter county governments, to specify that the charter county government has the authorities of home rule class cities in lieu of the city of the highest class at formation; amend KRS 67.922, relating to unified local governments, to allow the unified local government to exercise authorities belonging to the various classes of cities which may be a part of it; amend KRS 80.010, relating to housing authorities, to include the legislative bodies of all forms of city governments within definition of \"governing body\"; amend KRS 81.005, relating to the classification of cities, to make technical correction; amend KRS 82.082, relating to city home rule, to remove reference to KRS Chapter 95, relating to city fire and police, and KRS Chapter 96, relating to city utilities; amend KRS 92.281, relating to city license fees, to remove the restriction of cities with populations of less than 1,000 from being able to levy license fees on businesses, trades, occupations, or professions at a percentage basis; amend KRS 95.761, relating to pension plans and civil service plans in cities with populations of 1,000 to 7,999 to make technical changes, to clarify authorizations of cities eligible to provide retirement plans pursuant to KRS 90.400 or 90.410, and to stipulate that no city shall adopt any civil service system during November or December of any even-numbered year; amend KRS 96.045, relating to the rights of utilities in existence in cities, to redefine \"municipality\" as any county, city of any class, or municipal corporation; amend KRS 96.060, relating to city grants of rights-of-way to utilities, to stipulate that cities have supervising control over the use of their streets, alleys, and other public grounds, to remove population range from a reference to city, and to stipulate that the grant of rights-of-way, in addition to the presently enumerated utilities, subject other utilities to that grant; provide that cities regulate streetcars, and can exercise control over railroad companies' crossings while fixing penalties for violations regarding streetcars and railroad crossings; preserve the rights of property owners whose property abuts a street on which a railroad is granted a right-of-way when there is damage caused by the railroad to the owner's property; amend KRS 96.120 to stipulate that cities that own and operate their own water or light plants can acquire a franchise to furnish water and light to other cities, allow cities that own and operate their own water or light plants to contract with other cities to provide those services to the other cities, and allow any city to install the necessary conveyance infrastructure to receive water and light services from another city; amend KRS 96.189 to allow any city, rather than cities with a certain population, to acquire streetcar systems; amend KRS 96.200 to make technical correction; amend KRS 107.020, 107.030, 107.140, and 107.190, relating to fire hydrant controls, to remove city population restrictions; amend KRS 154.1-010, relating to economic development, to remove \"village\" and \"township\" from definition of \"municipality\"; amend KRS 281.765, relating to the general provisions of motor carriers, to remove a reference to city marshals; amend KRS 146.280, 177.230, 177.240, 177.270, 177.280, 177.290, 262.180, 267.130, and 353.610 to remove the term \"village\" and, when in the context of incorporation, \"town\"; amend KRS 95.010 to conform; repeal KRS 79.010, 79.020, 79.030, 79.040, 79.050, 79.060, 96.130, 96.140, 96.330, 96.340, 79.070, 81A.480, 82.088, 95.505, 95.630, and 96.070.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 044)","last_action_date":"2019-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB339/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb339.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1202587,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas Wayne White.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Thomas Wayne White.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR99/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr99.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1202595,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create the offense of a hate crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB190/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb190.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1202605,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children and adjourning in honor of Children's Advocacy Day, February 13, 2019.","description":"Recognize February 13, 2019 as Children's Advocacy Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR104/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr104.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1202613,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the America's Clogging All*Stars—Taps in Motion.","description":"Honor the America's Clogging All*Stars--Taps in Motion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR98/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr98.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1202624,"bill_number":"HJR106","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to erect a sign on United States Route 27 in Lincoln County that proudly proclaims Lincoln County as the Home of McKenzie Settles, 2018 NASP/IBO 3D State Archery Champion.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to erect a sign on United States Route 27 at the Boyle County/Lincoln County line that reads, \"Home of McKenzie Settles, 2018 NASP/IBO 3D State Archery Champion.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR106/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr106.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1202634,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"AN ACT relating to resources for local development.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define \"base restaurant tax receipts\" and \"merged governments\"; grant any city, county, or merged government the right to levy a restaurant tax, subject to certain limitations; allow cities, counties, and merged governments levying a restaurant tax after the effective date to distribute at least 25% of revenues generated to the tourist and convention commission, the remainder to be used to create or support infrastructure supporting tourism; make provisions for cities that levied the restaurant tax prior to the effective date to distribute restaurant tax revenues; establish passage and accounting procedures for the levying of the restaurant tax; deal with surpluses; permit uses of unexpended funds; prohibit the subsidy of any private concern; create an offset for restaurants that have both a city and a county government levying the tax; exempt restaurants subject to the tax from certain local occupational license taxes; mandate that any new tax or rate take effect at the beginning of any calendar month; repeal KRS 91A.400; amend KRS 67.938 and 91A.390 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB345/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb345.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1202643,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"AN ACT relating to medicine.","description":"Amend KRS 311.586 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB188/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb188.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1202652,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"AN ACT relating to the storage of firearms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 199.420 to 199.670 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to certify that firearms in certain adoptive and foster care home placements are stored in a manner which prevents children from accessing them.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB180/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb180.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1202661,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetics and orthotics.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304, Subtitle 17A to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices; amend KRS 304.17A-515 and 304.17A-254 to require health benefit plans to provide access to health care providers that practice in the area of prosthetics and orthotics and professionals that provide prosthetic and orthotic devices and services; amend KRS 18A.225 to require prosthetic and orthotic device coverage for the state employee health plan; amend KRS 205.560 to include prosthetic and orthotic device coverage in the scope of care for the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB361/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb361.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1202669,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"AN ACT relating to property owned by local governments and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 67.0802, relating to the disposition of county property, to define \"independent appraisal\" and to, in addition to the disposal methods available to counties, allow counties to transfer property for economic development purposes, trade property for the same or similar type of property, sell property without bids if the property is appraised for $5,000 or less, sell property as scraps or dispose of as garbage, which can include road millings and dirt, if the value of the property is no greater than nominal, or allow the Finance and Administration Cabinet to sell the property on behalf of the county; amend KRS 45A.425 to allow the provisions of Section 1 of the Act to be used in lieu of those set out in the local model procurement code for counties having adopted it.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 069)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB335/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb335.html","sponsor":"Larry Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1202685,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"AN ACT relating to animal sheltering and care.","description":"Create new section of KRS Chapter 258 to require local governments to adopt an animal control and care program outlined by Kentucky Department of Agriculture and an outdoor sheltering and care ordinance that establishes standards for housing and caring for a dog that predominantly lives outdoors; require dog owners to obtain a dog license that will require the owner to agree to maintain the dog in accordance with the outdoor sheltering and care ordinance standards; require impoundment of a dog whose outdoor sheltering and care would reasonably lead to the animal's immediate injury or death; require owner's notification of an impounded dog for reason of inadequate outdoor sheltering and care include reference to applicable penalties and animal forfeiture; amend KRS 258.990 to create a first and second offense and penalties for violations of outdoor sheltering and care of a dog; subject an owner of a dog impounded for reasons of immediate injury or death to the penalties as would be for animal cruelty in the second degree and loss of ability to have a dog for a year and loss of being able to purchase a dog license; require forfeiture of the dog and inability to obtain a dog license for one year; place fines collected for violation of outdoor sheltering and care in the animal control and care fund at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB183/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb183.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1202693,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"AN ACT relating to operations of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend KRS 42.545 to delete the Kentucky Health and Geriatric Authority; amend KRS 42.720, 42.726, 42.728, and 61.8715 to delete reference to the Statewide Strategic Planning Committee for Children in Placement; amend KRS 154.20-020 to delete reference to building a one hundred bed inpatient mental health facility in eastern Kentucky; amend KRS 194A.050, 194A.180, and 194A.190 to delete reference to the Public Health Services Advisory Council; amend KRS 199.894 to change definition of child-care center and family child-care home; amend KRS 199.896 to add exemption from licensure for instructional programs; amend KRS 200.550 to make technical correction; amend KRS 205.178 to change reporting requirement; amend KRS 209.032 to delete boarding homes from definition of vulnerable adult service provider; amend KRS 209.552 to change flu immunization requirements for long-term care facilities; amend KRS 209.554 to change long-term care facility purchase of vaccines; change reporting requirements; amend KRS 211.1752 to delete appeals hearings from the local Health Department Employment Personnel Council duties; amend KRS 211.990 to increase penalties for violations of KRS 211.842 to 211.852 relating to radiation control; amend KRS 216.2920 to change definitions of ambulatory facility and health-care provider; amend KRS 216.2925 to conform; amend KRS 216.2980 to delete the Department for Public health from reporting; amend KRS 216B.990 to delete penalties relating to boarding homes; amend KRS 342.375 to conform; repeal KRS 194.245, 194A.140, 194A.145, 194A.146, 194A.200, 199.8992, 200.662, 205.179, 210.271, 211.215, 216.2960, 216.750, 216.760, 216.770, 216.780, 216.800, 216.803, 216.805, 216.807, 216.810, 216.813, 216.815, 216.817, 216.820, 216.823, 216.825, 216.827, 216.830, 216.833, 216.835, 216.837, 216.840, 216.843, 216.845, 216.847, 216.850, 216.853, 216B.300, 216B.303, 216B.305, 216B.306, 216B.310, 216B.315, 216B.320, and 216B.459.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB181/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb181.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1202703,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"AN ACT relating to personal information.","description":"Amend KRS 61.884 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"reassigned to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB193/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb193.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1202713,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 61.510 to 61.705 to provide that postsecondary education institutions may voluntarily cease participation in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) by paying the actuarial costs of ceasing participation; require institutions to file request to cease participation by December 31, 2019; define \"postsecondary institutions\" as Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky Community Technical College System, and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation; set actuarial costs for institutions ceasing participation to assumptions in the 2018 actuarial valuation and provide that the institution may pay off the costs over a period not to exceed 25 years at an interest rate of 5.25% per annum; provide that existing employees of a postsecondary institution ceasing participation may, subject to a favorable private letter ruling, elect to continue participating in the system; amend KRS 61.510, 61.520, 61.525, 61.543, and 61.560 to conform; provide that the KERS employer contribution rate shall be 49.47% of pay in FY 2019-2020 for Regional Mental Health Programs, Local and District Health Departments, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers, state supported universities and community colleges, and any other agency eligible to voluntarily cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System pursuant to KRS 61.522; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB358/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb358.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1202723,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"AN ACT relating to employment opportunities for service members and their families.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.150 to remove veteran's preference points and replace with interview preference for current or former members of the Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard or their spouse, unmarried widow or widower, or parent, if he or she meets the minimum qualifications for the job classification.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 109)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB338/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb338.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1202732,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"AN ACT relating to misclassification of employees in the Commonwealth and providing a remedy.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 337 to provide remedy for employees misclassified as independent contractors; amend KRS 337.010 to include definitions for \"independent contractor\" and \"misclassify\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB355/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb355.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1202740,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"AN ACT relating to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend KRS 205.170 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB189/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb189.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1202751,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"AN ACT relating to special license plates.","description":"Amend KRS 186.164 to increase the special license plate fee; require a group to submit programming and production costs to the cabinet; require a group to maintain a minimum number of registrations annually; require an applicant for a special license plate to make a contribution; amend KRS 186.172 to require a contribution on special firefighter license plates; amend KRS 186.174 to include conditions for the issuance of personalized license plates; repeal KRS 186.167, relating to voluntary contributions on Masonic Order license plates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 107)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB341/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb341.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1202760,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB360/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb360.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1202772,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"AN ACT relating to relative and fictive kin caregivers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 620 to establish a custodial, permanancy, and service option assistance program for relative and fictive kin caegivers; amend KRS 405.023 to establish that the KinCare Support Program shall include respite care for low-income fictive kin caregivers; amend KRS 605.120 to delete requirement related to theKinship Care Program; amend KRS 610.010 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 073)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB2/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb2.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1202781,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 15.010, relating to the Office of the Attorney General, to rename and restructure units within the office; amend various statutes to conform and make technical corrections; confirm the Attorney General's Executive Order, OAG EO 18-01.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB357/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb357.html","sponsor":"Rick Rand"},
{"bill_id":1202791,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"AN ACT relating to official documents and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 423 to define various terms; limit the applicability of the Act to notarial acts performed on or after January 1, 2020; allow a notarial officer to perform a notarial act in Kentucky; outline requirements for certain notarial acts; require a personal appearance before a notarial officer; specify the requirements of identifying an individual before a notarial officer; allow a notarial officer to refuse to perform a notarial act; state who may perform a notarial act in Kentucky; recognize notarial acts performed in other states; recognize notarial acts performed in federally recognized Indian tribes under federal law, and in foreign countries; require a notarial act to be evidenced by a certificate; provide short-form certificates for use by notarial officers; outline the requirements for an official stamp of a notary public; assign responsibility of the notary public's stamping device to the notary public; require a notary public to register with the Secretary of State that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records; outline the necessary requirements to be a notary public; outline grounds for suspending, denying, or revoking a commission as a notary public; require the Secretary of State to maintain an electronic database of notaries public; detail prohibited acts; establish the validity of notarial acts; allow the Secretary of State to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this Act; require all commissions occurring after the effective date of this Act to comply with this Act; state that a portion of this Act may be cited as the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to state that a paper copy of an electronic record shall satisfy a law requiring a tangible document; amend KRS 423.200 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 369.103 to allow electronic signatures on transactions relating to the conveyance of interests in real property and the creation or transfer of negotiable instruments; amend KRS 382.230 to remove reference to KRS 382.140; create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to provide for the order of priority between physical and electronic documents presented to the county clerk; amend KRS 382.200 and 382.280 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 64.012 to update fees of county clerks for recording documents; amend KRS 382.240 to allow a reimbursement to county clerks for prepayment of postage; amend KRS 382.360 to no longer require the county clerk to deliver the original deed of release; create a task force on issues regarding the implementation of this Act; repeal KRS 382.140, 382.190, 423.010, 423.020, 423.030, 423.040, 423.050, 423.060, 423.070, 423.080, and 423.990; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB194/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb194.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1202800,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"AN ACT relating to licensure by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to establish the Kentucky certified long-term care facility civil money penalty fund; amend KRS 205.510 to delete the definition of primary care center; amend KRS 216.515 to cite federal law regarding long-term care facility resident rights; amend KRS 216.525, 216.555, and 216.557 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 216.560 to change the nursing incentive scholarship fund to the Kentucky civil penalty fund; amend KRS 216.567 change hearing officer's decision process; amend 216B.015 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 216B.020 to clarify which facilities and services are required to obtain a certificate of need and which are subject to licensure; amend KRS 216B.042, 216B.085, and 216B.086 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 216B.105 to clarify cabinet actions when issuing an emergency order to suspend a license; amend KRS 216B.131 to require penalties to be paid into the Kentucky civil penalty fund; amend KRS 216B.450 to delete the term \"home-like\"; amend KRS 216B.455 and 216B.457 to update licensure requirements for Level I and Level II psychiatric residential treatment facilities; amend KRS 218A.240 to permit the cabinet to notify patients of closures using the electronic system for monitoring Schedules II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; amend KRS 304.17-312 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 314.027 to remove the payment of penalties and fines to the Kentucky nursing incentive scholarship fund; repeal KRS 216B.021, 216B.022, and 216B.182.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB182/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb182.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1202809,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"AN ACT amending the 2018-2020 executive branch biennial budget, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to require the Cabinet for Economic Development to file a biennial report concerning the collaboration of the state and local governments on plans for expansion or attraction of new businesses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 202)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB346/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb346.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1202820,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"AN ACT relating to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend KRS 199.900 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB186/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb186.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1202831,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"AN ACT relating to assault in the third degree.","description":"Amend KRS 508.025 to add firefighters to the subsection criminalizing intentionally causing person to come into contact with bodily fluids.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB353/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb353.html","sponsor":"Buddy Wheatley"},
{"bill_id":1202841,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.020 to require an employer to pay for medical benefits at the time of injury and thereafter during disability instead of 780 weeks; amend KRS 342.315 to eliminate the requirement that physicians contracting with the commissioner to perform evaluations in occupational disease claims be \"B\" readers who are licensed in Kentucky and are board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.316 to allow the commissioner to select a physician or medical facility for referral in occupational disease claims and eliminate the requirement that such physicians be \"B\" readers who are licensed in Kentucky and are board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.794 to delete the definition of \"board-certified pulmonary specialist\" and eliminate the requirement that physicians on the list of qualified \"B\" readers maintained by the commissioner include only those licensed in Kentucky and board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.610 to indicate that liability for compensation shall not apply if the injury or death was proximately caused by voluntary intoxication or a willful intent to injure himself or herself; amend KRS 342.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB350/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb350.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1202849,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"AN ACT relating to motor carriers and making an appropriation.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 177 to define \"extended weight unrefined petroleum products haul road system\" as those state-maintained highways over which 50,000 tons or more of unrefined petroleum products are transported in the year 2022, and update annually thereafter; require the secretary of the Transportation Cabinet to designate the roads in the system on an annual basis; allow motor vehicles, using approved axle configurations, to transport unrefined petroleum products on the system at a maximum weight of 120,000 pounds, with a gross weight tolerance of five percent; set the fee for an annual decal at $1,250; require that dimensions of the vehicle operating under a decal conform to federal law; specify that the decal fee is in addition to all other fees and taxes required to register and operate the vehicle; direct revenues for decal fees under this section be credited to the road fund, and appropriate those revenues for the uses of the fund; specify that nothing in the Act shall be administered in a manner that would jeopardize federal highway funding, that the system shall exclude operation on an interstate highway, and that the cabinet may alter this system for safety purposes, including reduced bridge weight limits; allow local governments to express to the secretary concerns over road section being included in the system and require the secretary to consider those objections; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the section, including design standards for approved axle configurations; require the cabinet to publish a directory of the extended weight unrefined petroleum products haul road system; set forth reporting requirements for transporters of petroleum products; mandate that reporting requirements begin January 1, 2022; repeal Sections 1 and 2 of the Act June 30, 2029.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 126)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB352/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb352.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1202861,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"AN ACT relating to institutions of higher education.","description":"Amend KRS 45.777 to permit institutions of higher education to keep the proceeds from the sale of major items of equipment or real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB179/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb179.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1202870,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.","description":"Propose to amend to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to increase the homestead exemption from the current inflation-adjusted amount of $39,300 to the full assessed value of the real property up to an assessed valuation of $100,000, indexed every two years, for owners with a permanent and total 100 percent service-connected disability rating by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; make the exemption transferrable upon death to the surviving spouse; add the continued biennial inflation indexing of the homestead exemption amount; make various typographical changes of a nonsubstantive nature; state ballot question; submit to voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB347/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb347.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1202879,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"AN ACT relating to school truancy.","description":"Amend KRS 159.150 to specify that students in kindergarten can be truant.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB343/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb343.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1202890,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"AN ACT relating to health and welfare.","description":"Amend KRS 311.271 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB187/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb187.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1202899,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky State University valedictorian Jessica Marquez Cordova.","description":"Honor Kentucky State University Valedictorian Jessica Marquez Cordova.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR97/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr97.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1202912,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB359/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb359.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1202919,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"AN ACT relating to health care.","description":"Amend KRS 311.1961 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB191/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb191.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1202929,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"AN ACT relating to the highly skilled employee tax credit.","description":"Establish Subchapter 13 of KRS Chapter 154 and create new sections thereof to define terms and create a tax credit for residents of the Commonwealth that are employed in high-skill, high-demand industry sector positions in an amount not to exceed $1,500 for each eligible position and a total of $3 million in each fiscal year; create a new section in KRS Chapter 141 to allow a nonrefundable, nontransferable tax credit against the individual income tax for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, but before January 1, 2024, and to require reporting by the department; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to conform to the reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB333/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb333.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1202937,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 186.010 to define \"off-highway vehicles\" or \"OHV\"; consider an OHV to be a motor vehicle for registration purposes; amend KRS 186.050 to establish a $25 annual registration fee for OHVs and a $30 fee for nonresident OHV registration; allow the clerk to retain $5 for OHV registration; create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to allow for the operation of OHVs on a public roadway that is not a fully controlled access highway; establish requirements; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; establish exemptions; allow for the operation of nonresident OHV on county roadways for up to 30 days; establish requirements; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 189.517 to comply; amend KRS 189.990 to establish that operating an OHV in violation of Sections 3 and 4 of this Act shall be a Class B misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB334/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb334.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1205103,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 164.004 to reorganize the Strategic Committee on Postsecondary Education and rename it the Strategic Committee on Higher Education; amend KRS 164.001, 164.013, and 164.020 to conform; confirm Executive Order 2019-029.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 13, 2019","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB212/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb212.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1205110,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"AN ACT relating to extreme risk protection orders.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to allow persons to petition in District Court for one-year extreme risk protection orders when the petitioner believes a respondent poses a significant danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition; establish procedures under which a temporary ex parte protective order could be issued; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, and possible extension of the petition; prescribe issuance and service procedures of a resulting protection order; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, and return of firearms and ammunition; establish penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB376/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb376.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1205118,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact comprehensive legislation to combat call spoofing.","description":"Urge Congress to amend the 2009 Truth in Caller Identification Act to cover foreign calls into the United States, and to require telecommunications providers to implement caller verification technologies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR109/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr109.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1205126,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"AN ACT relating to local tourist and convention commissions.","description":"Amend KRS 91A.380 change the composition of a local tourism and convention bureau.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 093)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB202/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb202.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1205134,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"AN ACT relating to voter registration.","description":"Amend KRS 116.0455 to provide that each application for a motor vehicle driver's license shall be a simultaneous application for voter registration unless declined by the applicant; amend KRS 116.048 to provide that each application filed through a designated voter registration agency shall be a simultaneous application for voter registration unless declined by the applicant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB364/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb364.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1205141,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"AN ACT relating to unmanned aircraft systems.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 183 to prohibit local governments from regulating use or ownership of drones, other than by the local government itself.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Small Business & Information Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB370/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb370.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1205149,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"AN ACT relating to asbestos trust claims and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create an new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define \"asbestos action,\" \"asbestos trust,\" \"trust claims materials,\" and \"trust governance documents\"; require plaintiffs in an asbestos action to provide certain information and documents not less than 180 days before the initial date set for trial; establish that plaintiffs have a continuing duty to supplement the information and documents; establish requirements for an order requiring a plaintiff to file additional asbestos trust claims; establish that defendants may seek discovery from an asbestos trust; establish requirements for an asbestos action; require a court to impose sanctions if a plaintiff fails to comply with the section; provide that Act may be cited to as the Kentucky Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB362/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb362.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1205157,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"AN ACT relating to adoption.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide adoption information to biological or legal parents or guardians of a child when the cabinet first commences any action related to the removal of the child from the care of the legal parent or guardian due to an allegation of dependency, neglect, or abuse; allow a licensed child-placing agency, the cabinet, or qualified prospective adoptive parents to intervene in a court case related to an allegation of dependency, neglect, or abuse if a biological or legal parent executes a voluntary and informed consent for adoption; amend KRS 199.011 to establish that a person's voluntary and informed consent to place a child for adoption is final and irrevocable 72 hours after it is signed; amend KRS 199.480 to establish that a father has 23 days to register on the putative father registry after the birth of a child; amend KRS 199.500 to establish that a person's voluntary and informed consent to place a child for adoption is final and irrevocable 72 hours after it is signed; amend KRS 625.065 to establish that a father has 23 days to register on the putative father registry after the birth of a child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB196/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb196.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1205165,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"AN ACT relating to County Employees Retirement System employer contribution rates.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 78.510 to 78.852 to provide that CERS employer contribution rates shall not increase by more than 12% per year over the prior fiscal year from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2028; provide that CERS rate increase limit is retroactive to July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB384/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb384.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1205172,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol.","description":"Recognize Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR105/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr105.html","sponsor":"Perry Clark"},
{"bill_id":1205180,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act.","description":"Amend KRS 304.42-030 to add coverage for health maintenance organization contracts to the Kentucky Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act; add health care providers rendering services covered under a health insurance policy, contract, or certificate as a beneficiary entitled to coverage; exempt structured settlement factoring transactions and Medicaid policies or contracts from coverage under the subtitle; exempt long-term care or any other health insurance benefits from interest rate coverage exemption; establish a limitation on coverage provided for long-term care riders to a life insurance policy or annuity contract; amend KRS 304.42-050 to conform and add definition for \"health benefit plan;\" amend KRS 304.42-060 to add health maintenance organizations as members of the Kentucky Life and Health Guaranty Association; amend KRS 304.42-080 to conform and permit the association to reissue policies and contracts of impaired insurers; offer substitute coverage at actuarially justified rates; amend KRS 304.42-090 to conform and make revisions to the assessment requirements; amend KRS 304.42-130 to permit member insurers that are exempt from certain taxes to impose a surcharge to recoup assessments levied; amend KRS 304.42-020, 304.42-110, 304.42-120, 304.42-140, and 304.42-190 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 070)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB382/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb382.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1205188,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"AN ACT relating to county detectives.","description":"Amend KRS 69.360 to require certification of county detectives in all counties and give uniform powers; amend KRS 15.380 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.149)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB368/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb368.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1205196,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"AN ACT relating to the reemployment of retired police officers by a postsecondary institution.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to define \"postsecondary institution\" and \"police officer\"; provide that postsecondary institutions may employ retired police officers provided the officer was a police officer at retirement, retired with at least 20 years of service credit with no administrative charges pending, and met the separation of employment requirements so that retirement benefits from Kentucky Retirement Systems were not voided; provide that retired police officers employed by a postsecondary institution shall continue to receive the benefits they were eligible to receive upon retirement, but shall not accrue any additional retirement or health benefits during reemployment; provide that retirement and any health contributions shall not be paid by the postsecondary institution to Kentucky Retirement Systems or the Kentucky Employees Health Plan on a retired officer who is reemployed under the section; provide that individuals employed under the section may be employed for a term not to exceed one year, which may be renewed at the discretion and need of the postsecondary institution; limit number reemployed under the program to greater of 5 officers or 25% of the university police force in 2018; amend KRS 61.637 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.127)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB381/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb381.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1205203,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol.","description":"Recognize Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR101/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr101.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1205211,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"AN ACT relating to athlete agents.","description":"Amend KRS 164.6925 to allow a certified athlete agent to pay certain expenses incurred by a student athlete, a student athlete's family member, or an individual who is a member of a class of individuals authorized to receive expenses by the national association that certified the agent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 124)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB208/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb208.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205219,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"AN ACT relating to the insurance industry.","description":"Create new sections of Subtitle 3 of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms, including \"beta test,\"; \"exclusivity period\"; \"insurance innovation\"; \"limited no-action letter\" \"permanent no-action letter,\" and \"regulatory sandbox\"; create an application process for admitting companies to the regulatory sandbox for the purpose of permitting the company to beta test an insurance innovation under a limited no-action letter; impose certain disclosure and financial stability requirements for companies making an application; establish a director of insurance innovation within the Department of Insurance; establish procedures and requirements for the review and acceptance of applications; grant the commissioner authority to modify, increase, or change certain application requirements; grant the commissioner authority to reject applications; allow companies to file a petition for reconsideration and request a hearing upon rejection of an application; establish requirements for issuing a limited no-action letter; establish how long the safe harbor of a limited no-action letter persists; set time period for a beta test at one year; allow a beta test to be extended for up to one year; establish requirements for a beta test; establish company's rights during a beta test; authorize the commissioner to issue certain orders to enforce the terms and conditions of a beta test; establish requirements for an exclusivity period; authorize the commissioner to issue an order terminating the exclusivity period; establish a cause of action for infringement of exclusivity period; establish reporting requirements for evaluation of beta test by the commissioner; establish requirements for issuance of a permanent no-action letter by the commissioner; establish that certain documents relating to the financial condition of a company are confidential and not subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act; establish certain disclosure rights of the commissioner; require the commissioner to submit reports relating to the administration of Sections 1 to 9 of this Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 147)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB386/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb386.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1205227,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"AN ACT relating to working animals.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to guarantee the right to utilize working animals for the mutual benefit and welfare of the animals and those they serve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB200/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb200.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1205234,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"AN ACT relating to guardians ad litem and other court-appointed counsel and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 625.041, relating to the appointment of guardian ad litems, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB205/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb205.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1205242,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 116.025 to provide that a voter shall be a resident of the state and precinct on or before the day of an election; amend KRS 116.045 to provide that a person who has not registered to vote prior to the time that the registration books are closed, and who possesses all other qualifications for voter registration, may register or change party affiliation at the person's precinct of residence on the day of the election and shall be permitted to vote in that election; provide for confirmation of identity and affidavit; amend KRS 116.0452 to provide for time of receipt of precinct voter registration; require the county clerk to provide the State Board of Elections with a report of the number of voters registering to vote at the precincts on election day; amend KRS 116.055 to delete requirement that, to vote in a primary election, a person must have been registered as a member of the political party by December 31 or, in the case of new registrations, have been registered and remained registered as a member of that party; make technical corrections; amend KRS 117.225 to provide that if the person is not listed on the precinct roster, the person must be given the opportunity to register and vote at the precinct on the day of an election; and amend KRS 117.365 to require applications for voter registration at the precinct to be presented to the grand jury and retained by the county clerk.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB363/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb363.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1205250,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"AN ACT relating to early voting in-person absentee voting.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to establish that in-person absentee voting be conducted at least 12 working days, including two Saturdays, before the Sunday prior to election day and to permit a county board of elections to establish a longer period of time for in-person absentee voting; allow members of a county board of elections to work as precinct election officers without compensation during in-person absentee voting; amend KRS 117.145 to require the county clerk to equip the in-person absentee voting machines with the necessary supplies, including a pencil or a pen for the purpose of write-in votes at least 5 days before the in-person absentee voting period begins and to increase from 15 to 45 the number of days the county clerk is required to have ballots and labels for a special election; amend KRS 117.085, 117.0851, 117.086, 117.087, 117.165, 117.235, 118.035, and 118.405 to conform; repeal KRS 117.088.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB372/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb372.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1205258,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification.","description":"Urge Congress to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the states for ratification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR106/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr106.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1205265,"bill_number":"SJR102","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and for members of Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.","description":"Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, that limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and that limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; state that the application should be aggregated with the applications of other states limited for the purposes identified in the applications; state that the application should be a continuing application until a convention is called or until the application is withdrawn by the Kentucky General Assembly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR102/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr102.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1205273,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"AN ACT relating to animal control officers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require the Department of Agriculture to provide continuing education on criminal and law enforcement procedures and investigatory practices to animal control officers; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB201/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb201.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1205281,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to provide an enhanced term of imprisonment for any defendant convicted of certain crimes when he or she intentionally selected the person because of that person's actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental or physical disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation; amend KRS 15.334 and 17.1523 to conform; repeal KRS 49.320 and 532.031.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB207/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb207.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205289,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"AN ACT relating to security of connected devices.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to require a manufacturer of a connected device offered for sale in Kentucky to equip the device with reasonable security features appropriate to the nature and function of the device and to the information it may collect, contain, or transmit, and designed to protect the device from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure; define \"authentication,\" \"connected device,\" \"manufacturer,\" and \"unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, of disclosure; specify that a private right of action is not created.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB195/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb195.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1205296,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.","description":"Amend KRS 15.315 to add the president of the Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network as an ex officio member of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 071)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB385/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb385.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1205304,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"AN ACT relating to hazing.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 508 to define \"hazing\"; establish a Class C felony of hazing in the first degree; establish a Class D felony of hazing in the second degree; establish a Class A misdemeanor of hazing in the third degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB379/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb379.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1205312,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"AN ACT relating to legislative redistricting challenges.","description":"Amend KRS 5.005 to change the jurisdiction and venue for challenging legislative districts from Franklin Circuit Court to a panel of three Circuit Judges, and to establish procedures for selecting the panel and reviewing challenges.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 122)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB214/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb214.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1205320,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmacy.","description":"Amend KRS 315.020 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB197/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb197.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1205327,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"AN ACT relating to asbestos trust claims and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create an new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define \"asbestos action,\" \"asbestos trust,\" \"trust claims materials,\" and \"trust governance documents\"; require plaintiffs in an asbestos action to provide certain information and documents not less than 180 days before the initial date set for trial; establish that plaintiffs have a continuing duty to supplement the information and documents; establish requirements for an order requiring a plaintiff to file additional asbestos trust claims; establish that defendants may seek discovery from an asbestos trust; establish requirements for an asbestos action; require a court to impose sanctions if a plaintiff fails to comply with the section; provide that Act may be cited to as the Kentucky Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB204/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb204.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1205335,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to allow discretionary expungement of certain Class D or Class C felonies with a waiting period of up to ten years; reduce filing fee to $200; amend KRS 431.076 to allow a person against whom charges have been dismissed without prejudice to petition for expungement; set time limits for filing petitions; amend KRS 431.079 to require a certificate of eligibility only if a petition or application seeks expungement of a conviction; amend KRS 431.078 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB211/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb211.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205343,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance for prescription drugs.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-164 to add definition for \"financial assistance\"; prohibit insurers from prohibiting financial assistance for prescription drugs received by an insured from applying toward any cost sharing owed by the insured under a health benefit plan unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law; require amounts paid on a insured's behalf to apply towards any out-of-pocket maximums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB374/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb374.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1205351,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Governor Matthew Bevin to declare a state of emergency in Martin County, Kentucky, and to make emergency funds available to resolve the county's water crisis.","description":"Urge Governor Matthew Bevin to declare a state of emergency in Martin County, Kentucky, and to make emergency funds available to resolve the county's water crisis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR108/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr108.html","sponsor":"Chris Harris"},
{"bill_id":1205358,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"AN ACT relating to the education of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to declare findings of the General Assembly concerning the education of children who are deaf and hard of hearing; define \"communication mode or language\"; and establish requirements and conditions for developing an individual education plan for a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB203/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb203.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1205366,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former Kentucky state legislator Dr. Nicholas Z. \"Nick\" Kafoglis.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of former Kentucky state legislator Dr. Nicholas Z. \"Nick\" Kafoglis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR103/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr103.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1205374,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"AN ACT relating to public records for economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 61.878 to exclude trade secrets as protected information; protect confidential or proprietary information maintained by regulators; exclude information declared confidential through administrative regulation by the Cabinet for Economic Development and all preliminary records not finalized from January 1, 2016; include locating and relocating in a place outside of the Commonwealth as protected information.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"floor amendments (6) and (7-title) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB387/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb387.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1205382,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"AN ACT relating to human trafficking.","description":"Amend KRS 439.3401 to include as violent offenders individuals convicted of promoting human trafficking; specify that individuals convicted of human trafficking or promoting human trafficking shall not be released on probation or parole until 85 percent of the sentence has been served.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB210/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb210.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205389,"bill_number":"HJR110","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of New Kentucky Route 98 in Allen County as the \"Barbara Gibbs Mayes Memorial Highway.\"","description":"Direct the Transporation Cabinet to designate a portion of New Kentucky Route 98 in Allen County in honor of Barbara Gibbs Mayes and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"introduced in House","last_action_date":"2019-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR110/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr110.html","sponsor":"Wilson Stone"},
{"bill_id":1205397,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"AN ACT relating to call location information.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to require wireless telecommunications carriers to provide call location information from wireless devices to the Kentucky State Police under certain emergency conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.148)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB375/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb375.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1205405,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance for motor vehicle repairs.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 304 to require property and casualty insurance policies that reimburse for repairs made to a motor vehicle to reimburse for the cost of repairs made with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts unless use of after-market parts is approved in writing by the vehicle's owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB369/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb369.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1205413,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"AN ACT relating to planning and zoning in consolidated local governments.","description":"Amend KRS 100.137 to clarify powers of certain cities within a consolidated local government in regard to home rule powers and planning and zoning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB209/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb209.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205420,"bill_number":"SJR110","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 55 in Marion County in honor and memory of Dr. Salem George.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of KY Route 55 in Marion County in honor of Dr. Salem George; erect the appropriate signage denoting this designation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR110/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr110.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1205428,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"AN ACT relating to air ambulance services.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish requirement for out-of-network coverage of air ambulance claims; require program for payment of out-of-network air ambulance claims; require mediation process for out-of-network claims; deem compliant payments as full and final payments by the covered person; to require the department to report health facilities that do not provide required disclosures; require that the Department of Insurance publish on its Web site participating provider status information of air ambulance providers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require health care providers to make certain disclosures to a covered person; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311A to prohibit an air ambulance provider from selling subscription services; amend KRS 216B.990 to establish fines for health facilities failing to provide required disclosures; amend KRS 304.17A-254 to require a compliance clause in participating provider agreements; amend KRS 304.17A-527 to require a compliance clause in participating provider agreements; amend KRS 304.99-020 to establish penalties for certain violations; amend KRS 311A.060 to require the Board of Emergency Medical Services to send notice of certain violations to the commissioner of insurance; amend KRS 367.990 to establish penalties for provider violations; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB86/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb86.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205436,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. William E. Lee.","description":"Honor Dr. William E. Lee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR108/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr108.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1205444,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"AN ACT relating to apprenticeships.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 343 to establish definitions for \"apprenticeship,\" \"licensing,\" and \"licensing authority\"; establish conditions under which a licensing authority has to issue a license; require licensing authorities to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to carry out the section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB365/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb365.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1205451,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"AN ACT relating to administrative regulations.","description":"Amend KRS 13A.040 to require the regulations compiler to respond to an agency technical amendment letter within 30 business days of receipt; make the response include the status of the request, including which changes are accepted or are not accepted as technical amendments; amend KRS 13A.3102 to extend the deadline for expiration of older ordinary administrative regulations outside the certification process to March 1, 2020; set separate regulation expiration deadlines depending on whether a regulation's last effective date was before March 1, 2013, or on or after that date; require the regulations compiler to publish an expired regulation list on September 1, 2020, and every six months thereafter; direct publication of a similar list of existing regulations with their last effective dates; amend KRS 13A.3104 to exclude KRS Chapter 13A drafting and formatting requirements from a regulation's certification review process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB213/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb213.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1205459,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"AN ACT relating to financial transparency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 27A to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to procure an annual financial audit of all funds and accounts under its jurisdiction; require audits to be conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; the Administrative Office of the Courts may enter into a contract to perform an audit only after the Auditor of Public Accounts has declined to perform the audit; if the Auditor of Public Accounts performs the audit the Administrative Office of the Courts will be charged for expenses incurred by the Auditor of Public Accounts to perform the audit; if the Administrative Office of the Courts contracts to perform an audit, a copy of the audit report and management letter shall be forwarded to the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Legislative Research Commission; the Auditor of Public Accounts has the right to review work papers and documents developed by the entity contracted to perform the audit; the Auditor of Public Accounts may conduct a special audit or examination of the Administrative Office of the Courts with expenses to be borne by the Administrative Office of the Courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB380/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb380.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1205467,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 431.073 to allow the court to set fees of $20 to $500 for expungement of felony convictions; require 10 percent of those fees to be deposited into the account for county clerks; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB215/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb215.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1205475,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"AN ACT relating to technical changes to the Kentucky Revised Statutes.","description":"Amend KRS 7.123, relating to the Kentucky Revised Statutes, to make technical changes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB366/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb366.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1205482,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation of vapor products and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 138.130 to define terms; amend KRS 138.140 to impose an excise tax on vapor products; amend KRS 138.143 to impose a floor stock tax; create a new section of KRS 138.130 to 138.205 to direct the tax revenue received from the excise tax and floor stocks tax on vapor products to the Kentucky permanent pension fund; amend KRS 42.205 to conform; Effective 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB383/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb383.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1205490,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"AN ACT relating to fiscal matters.","description":"Amend KRS 139.990 to make gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB199/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb199.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1205498,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Angie Beavin upon being named a recipient of the 2018-2019 Milken Educator Award.","description":"Honor Kellie Clark upon being named 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR107/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr107.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1205506,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"AN ACT relating to youth homelessness.","description":"Amend KRS 156.160 to establish educational coursework completion alternatives for students who are homeless children or youth; amend KRS 213.141 to establish that homeless individuals under the age of 25 shall not have to pay a fee to get a copy of their birth certificate; amend KRS 214.185 to establish that a qualified mental health professional may provide outpatient mental health counseling to any child age 16 or older upon request of such child without the consent of a parent, parents, or guardian of such child.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 144)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB378/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb378.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1205513,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"AN ACT relating to minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require staff-to-resident ratios in long-term care facilities as a condition of licensure or relicensure; EFFECTIVE DATE June 30, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB206/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb206.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1205521,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"AN ACT relating to fair pay practices.","description":"Amend KRS 337.070 to require written notice of wage payment terms upon new employment; require detailed information about deductions from wages; require, upon request, an explanation of wage calculations; amend KRS 337.320 to list information concerning compensation that an employer is required to maintain for employees; amend KRS 337.423 to protect employee's ability to speak about wages with other employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB373/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb373.html","sponsor":"McKenzie Cantrell"},
{"bill_id":1205529,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"AN ACT relating to arts education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require schools to offer all students instruction in the visual and performing arts, submit an annual report to the Department of Education, and implement school policies regarding visual and performing arts instruction; require the Department of Education to develop visual and performing arts program standards, guidelines on model programs, and strategies and initiatives for meeting the requirements of the section; require the Department of Education to provide resources, assessment tools, and a reporting checklist to schools; require the Department of Education to report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2020, on the status of schools meeting the requirements of this section; amend KRS 158.6453 to require the school profile report to be included in the school report card and require the visual and performing arts program data to be included in the school profile report; amend KRS 160.345 to conform; cite the Act as the Arts Education Equity Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB377/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb377.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1205537,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"AN ACT relating to employment.","description":"Amend KRS 336.700 to allow arbitration, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution agreements to be required by employers as a condition or precondition to employment; allow a waiver of a claim to be required as a condition or precondition for rehiring of an employee; allow an agreement to reduce the period for limitations as a condition or precondition of employment as long as the agreement does not apply to state or federal law that preempts modifying limitations; allow an employee to be required to agree to a background check as a condition or precondition of employment in conformity with a state of federal law requiring background checks; state that these provisions shall be applied retroactively and prospectively; amend KRS 417.050 to comform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 075)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB7/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb7.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1205544,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Katherine Smith Monthie.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Katherine Smith Monthie.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR104/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr104.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1205552,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"AN ACT relating to passing a school bus.","description":"Amend KRS 189.990 to increase the fines for passing a school bus.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB371/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb371.html","sponsor":"Wilson Stone"},
{"bill_id":1205560,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation rights.","description":"Amend KRS 405.021 to state that a grandparent whose child has died or had their parental rights terminated may still seek visitation rights with a grandchild after they have been adopted by another grandparent or a step-parent; amend KRS 199.520 to specify that adoption does not cut off legal relationship with biological family pursuant to Section 1.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB198/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb198.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1205568,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale or transfer of historic places.","description":"Amend KRS 171.382 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to give notice to the Kentucky Heritage Council 90 days prior to the transfer or sale of a property nominated by the Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places; require the Kentucky Heritage Council to consult with the Finance and Administration Cabinet regarding the property's historic, cultural, and archeological resources; require the Kentucky Heritage Council to make a written recommendation to the Finance and Administration Cabinet on whether the property should have a preservation easement; if a preservation easement is recommended, no sale or transfer of the property shall take place until the easement is listed on the deed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-14","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB367/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb367.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1207565,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"AN ACT relating to telecommunications location data.","description":"Create a new section fo KRS Chapter 365 prohibiting telecommunications companies from disclosing or transmitting to a third party any location data derived from a cellular phone without the consent of the customer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB243/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb243.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1207570,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"AN ACT relating to the Honor and Remember Flag.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 designating the Honor and Remember flag as the state's emblem of the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty; specify locations, dates, and circumstances under which the flag may be displayed.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"returned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB406/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb406.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1207576,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB233/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb233.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1207582,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of, and high-quality care administered by, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and declaring February 27, 2019, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Honor the service of, and high-quality care administered by, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and declare February 27, 2019, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR113/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr113.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1207587,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"AN ACT relating to open records.","description":"Amend KRS 61.872 to allow application for inspection of records to be by email and fax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 064)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB230/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb230.html","sponsor":"Wil Schroder"},
{"bill_id":1207594,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"AN ACT relating to wine corkage.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to create conditions for wine corkage in conjunction with a meal; create conditions for removal of a bottle of opened wine; amend KRS 243.020 to permit corkage; amend KRS 243.034 to allow a limited restaurant licensee to allow corkage; amend KRS 243.084 to allow a nonquota type 2 or NQ2 retail drink licensee to allow corkage; amend KRS 242.260 to exempt corkage from being a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB225/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb225.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1207599,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"AN ACT relating to children of military families.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 159 to allow children of military families who are transferring to Kentucky on official military orders to pre-enroll in a school district with official documentation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 163)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB399/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb399.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1207606,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"AN ACT relating to a new tax credit.","description":"Establish a new subchapter under KRS Chapter 154 and create new sections thereof to allow the earn and learn tax credit in an amount up to 25% of the costs incurred by an approved company for tuition or other educational expenses paid on behalf of a qualified employee, not to exceed $1,500 and up to 50% of those costs incurred for a qualified employee in recovery, not to exceed $2,000; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow the tax credit against the income taxes and the limited liability entity tax for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but before January 1, 2023; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report to the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB391/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb391.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1207612,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"AN ACT relating to littering.","description":"Amend KRS 2.255 to require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to create a website and mobile app for anonymous reporting of litterers and authorize the cabinet to send warning letters; amend KRS 431.100 to direct all fines collected for littering to the charging agency; amend KRS 433.753 to include points for littering drivers; amend KRS 433.753 to include Trooper R Class officers and officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB236/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb236.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1207617,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"AN ACT relating to drug trafficking.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.1412 to make a technical correction to clarify that heroin trafficking is not eligible for a Class D felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB398/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb398.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1207627,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"AN ACT relating to the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 95A to transfer certain employees of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System who are engaged in providing instructional and support services to the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education to state employee status within the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; require that all employees retain salaries and leave balances; require the employees to participate in KERS nonhazardous; Create a new section of KRS Chapter 95A to grant the commissioner of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, with the consent of the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education to exercise budgetary authority and expend funds for the purpose of fire safety, fire prevention, or crisis response services for various funds, including related funds previously administered by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System or the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education; provide that the commissioner of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to fire protection personnel standards and education; Amend KRS 12.020 to include the Division of Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education and Electrical Division under the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; Amend KRS 61.315 to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to promulgate administrative regulations; Amend KRS 95A.020 to define \"commission\", and \"commissioner\"; reduce the number of board members from 17 to 11; Amend KRS 95A.040 to authorize the commissioner, with advice of the commission to promulgate administrative regulations and establish procedures, fees, certify training and education programs, and disburse funds for the physical agility test for firefighters; Amend KRS 95A.070 to require the commissioner to terminate payments to any firefighter who is no longer permanently and totally disabled; Amend KRS 95A.210 to define \"commissioner\"; Amend KRS 95A.240 to require the commissioner, with consultation from the commission to administer the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund; Amend KRS 95A.262 to require the commissioner, with consultation of the commission to allocate funds to various fire department and fire department districts; require the commissioner, with consultation of the commission to approve any funds or low-interest loan applications for any firefighter training center projects; require the commissioner, or designee to withhold funds if they determined they have sufficiently reimbursed a fire department; Amend KRS 95A.265 to authorize the commissioner, with consultation from the commission to administer a safety education fund and promulgate administrative regulations to establish criteria; Amend KRS 95A.270 to require the commissioner, or designee, to certify, draw, and disburse moneys from the Professional Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, as specified by the State Treasurer, to qualifying local governments; Amend KRS 95A.280 to require reports to be submitted to the commissioner; Amend KRS 95A.290 to authorize the commissioner to reduce allocation of the Professional Firefighters Foundation Program Fund if funding is insufficient; Amend KRS 95A.410 to authorize the commissioner, with consultation of the commission, oversight of the thermal vision grant program; Amend KRS 95A.510 to change the definition of \"qualified share\"; Amend KRS 95A.560 to require the commissioner, or designee, to suspend payments to a merged volunteer fire department if they no longer meet qualifications; require the commissioner, or designee, to resume payments if the merged volunteer fire department comes back to compliance within 90 days; Amend KRS 227.205 to include the Division of Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education under the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; repeal and reenact KRS 36.250 as a new section of KRS Chapter 95A; repeal and reenact KRS 36.255 as a new section of KRS Chapter 95A; repeal and reenact KRS 36.260 as a new section of KRS Chapter 95A; repeal and reenact KRS 36.270 as a new section of KRS Chapter 95A; Amend KRS 75.400, 75.410, 75.440, 95A.230, 95A.250, 95A.260, 95A.440, 95A.500, 95A.520, 337.101, 337.285, 342.316, and KRE 506 to conform; repeal KRS 36.265, 95A.050, and 95A.060.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB235/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb235.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1207632,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Lee Robert Jones.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Lee Robert Jones.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR113/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr113.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1207637,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 12.020 to create the Office of the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board, Foundation for Adult Education, Office of Administrative Services, Division of Operations and Support Services, Division of Fiscal Management, Division of Kentucky Business Enterprise, Division of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center, Division of Blind Services, Division of Field Services, Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Unemployment Insurance, Office of Employer and Apprenticeship Services, Office of Career Development, Office of Adult Education, Unemployment Insurance Commission; remove the Office of Budget and Administration, Division of Administrative Services, Office for the Blind, Office of Employment and Training, Division of Grant Management and Support, Division of Workforce and Employment Services, Division of Unemployment Insurance, Kentucky Office for the Blind State Rehabilitation Council, Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance Commission, and the Division of Apprenticeship; amend KRS 12.023 to remove the Foundation for Adult Education; amend KRS 14A.7-030, 205.178, and 341.410 to change division to office; amend KRS 41.410 to replace Office for the Blind with Division of Blind Services; amend KRS 42.4592 to replace the Office of Employment and Training with the Department of Workforce Investment; amend KRS 45A.470 to replace Office for the Blind with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; amend KRS 132.193 and 132.195 to replace Office for the Blind with Division of Kentucky Business Enterprise; amend KRS 141.0205, 158.146, and 164.0207 to conform; amend KRS 141.065 to replace Office of Employment and Training with Office of Unemployment Insurance; amend KRS 151B.020 to establish the Office of Unemployment Insurance, Office of Employer and Apprenticeship Services, Office of Career Development, and Office of Adult Education; remove the Office for the Blind and the Office of Employment and Training; amend KRS 151B.185 to organize newly created offices; amend KRS 151B.245 to organize and define the newly created Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation; amend KRS 151B.280 to replace the Office of Employment and Training with the Office of Unemployment Insurance; create and define the Offices of Employer and Apprenticeship Services, Career Development, and Adult Education; amend KRS 154.10-050, 154.12-2084, 154.20-150, 154.20-170, 154.22-010, 154.22-040, 154.23-010, 154.23-015, 154.24-010, 154.28-010, 154.32-050, and 439.179 to remove the Office of Employment and Training; amend KRS 156.848 to change vice president to executive director; amend KRS 158.360 and 164.035 to replace the Kentucky Adult Education Program with the Office of Adult Education; amend KRS 158.842 to replace vice president with secretary; amend KRS 161.011 to replace Council on Postsecondary Education with the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; amend KRS 161.220 to add information about employees of the Office of Adult Education; amend KRS 163.460 to replace Office for the Blind with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; delete references to Kentucky Office for the Blind State Rehabilitation Council; amend KRS 163.475, 163.480, 163.487, and 163.489 to remove Office for the Blind; amend KRS 163.489 to replace Office for the Blind State Rehabilitation Council with Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation; repeal KRS 164.006 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 151B; repeal KRS 164.0062 and 164.0064 and reenact as new sections of KRS Chapter 151B; replace Kentucky Adult Education Program with the Office of Adult Education; replace Council on Postsecondary Education with Department of Workforce Investment; repeal KRS 164.007 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 151B; replace Investment Act of 1998 with Innovation and Opportunity Act; amend KRS 164.020 to delete requirements for adult education; amend KRS 164.0203 to replace Kentucky Adult Education Program with Office of Adult Education; repeal KRS 164.023 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 151B; create and organize the Office of Adult Education; repeal KRS 164.0232 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 151B; replace president of the council with secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; repeal KRS 164.0234 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 151B; replace Kentucky Adult Education Program with Office of Adult Education; repeal KRS 164.041 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 151B; replace council with Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; replace Kentucky Adult Education Program with the Office of Adult Education; replace the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training with the Department of Workforce Investment; amend KRS 164.477 to replace Office for the Blind with Division of Blind Services and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; amend KRS 186.576 and 186.578 to replace Office for the Blind with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; amend KRS 336.020 to remove Division of Apprenticeship; amend KRS 341.145 to remove the Office of Employment and Training; amend KRS 341.243, 341.250, 341.260, 341.270, 341.300, 341.360, 341.415, 341.440, 341.470, 341.530, 341.540, and 341.990 to replace Office of Employment and Training with Office of Unemployment Insurance; amend KRS 342.0011, 342.122, and 342.710 to replace Office of Employment and Training with Department of Workforce Investment; amend KRS 342.122 to remove Division of Apprenticeship; amend KRS 342.732 and 533.210 to replace Kentucky Adult Education Program with Office of Adult Education; transfer funds to Office of Adult Education; delay transfer of funds relating to the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act until the United States Department of Education approves the grant transfer; confirm in part Executive Order 2018-597; confirm Executive Orders 2018-779, 2019-026, and 2019-027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 146)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB392/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb392.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1207643,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"AN ACT relating to educator professional development.","description":"Amend KRS 156.095 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop a list of recommended racial trauma trainings; require local boards of education to adopt a policy implementing racial trauma training within the district; require biennial racial trauma training starting with the 2020-2021 school year; identify racial trauma training requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB405/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb405.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1207649,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"AN ACT relating to public records.","description":"Amend KRS 61.878, regarding public records to exclude from the Open Records Act client and case files maintained by the Department of Public Advocacy and the department's contractors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB390/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb390.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1207654,"bill_number":"HJR112","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a bridge on Kentucky Route 100 in Allen County as the \"Magistrate Roman Perry, Jr. Memorial Bridge.\"","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a bridge on Kentucky Route 100 in Allen County in honor of Magistrate Roman Perry, Jr. and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR112/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr112.html","sponsor":"Wilson Stone"},
{"bill_id":1207661,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Kentucky Constitution to allow felons who have completed their sentences to vote, unless they have been convicted of intentional murder, a sexual crime, treason, or bribery in an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB238/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb238.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1207666,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 148.0211 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB259/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb259.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1207672,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"AN ACT long-term care facilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 216.537 to 216.590 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations establishing the training and education requirements for employees of long-term care facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB234/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb234.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1207678,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"AN ACT relating to public health.","description":"Amend KRS 212.170 to make language gender neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB231/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb231.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1207685,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"AN ACT relating to strangulation.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 508 to create the new crimes of strangulation in the first degree as a Class C felony, and strangulation in the second degree as a Class D felony; amend KRS 403.720 to include strangulation in the definition of \"domestic violence and abuse\"; amend KRS 456.010 to include strangulation in the definition of \"dating violence and abuse\"; amend KRS 15.334, 15.440, 15.718, 21A.170, 30A.015, 194A.540, 194A.545, and 194A.550 to mandate training on screening and forensic evidence collection in strangulation cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB400/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb400.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1207692,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"AN ACT relating to public education.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.385 to increase the small purchase procedure maximum to $50,000 for a county school district in a county with a consolidated local government adopted under KRS Chapter 67C; amend KRS 160.375 to give a superintendent in a county school district in a county with a consolidated local government adopted under KRS Chapter 67C sole authority for approving small purchases; amend KRS 160.345 to allow the superintendent of a county school district in a county with a consolidated local government adopted under KRS Chapter 67C to appoint a principal without the participation of the school council; amend KRS 161.720 and 161.740 to prohibit a teacher who enters an administrative position that reports directly to the superintendent in a county school district in a county with a consolidated local government adopted under KRS Chapter 67C from being issued a continuing service contract; amend KRS 161.765 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 065)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB250/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb250.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1207698,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"AN ACT relating to nonprofit emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 273 allowing for emergency medical service providers created under KRS Chapter 273 to have an elective membership or subscriber fee placed upon the property tax bill; establish procedures for placement; establish procedures for collection of tax and failure to pay tax; allow sheriffs a fee for collection of tax; set limits on the placement of tax in certain jurisdictions; establish procedures for opting out of payment of fees; require provision of services to all in the area of jurisdiction; prohibit fees for those users having paid fees; allow the billing of nonsubscribers for services used; require billing according to a fee schedule established by Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services; cap any fees to Medicare recipients at $150; amend KRS 67.327 to allow EMS service providers created under KRS Chapter 273 to have an elective membership or subscriber fee placed upon the property tax bill; amend KRS 95.018 to allow EMS service providers created under KRS Chapter 273 to have an elective membership or subscriber fee placed upon the property tax bill; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB395/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb395.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1207703,"bill_number":"SJR114","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Constable J.B. Marcum Memorial Highway in Madison County.","description":"Designate the Constable J.B. Marcum Memorial Highway in Madison County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR114/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr114.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1207709,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"AN ACT relating to the repeal of tax expenditures.","description":"Amend KRS 132.020 to eliminate the tax expenditures for certified alcohol production facility property and fluidized bed energy production facility property; amend KRS 139.200 to eliminate the tax expenditure for pay telephones; amend KRS 141.019 to eliminate the tax expenditure for capital gains income attributable to property taken by eminent domain; amend KRS 141.039 to eliminate the tax expenditure related to coal royalty income; amend KRS 141.0401 to eliminate the tax expenditure related to certain entities exempt from paying the limited liability entity tax; amend KRS 164.0062 to eliminate the GED employer tax credit; repeal KRS 139.505 related to interstate business communications service; repeal KRS 139.537 related to coal-based near zero emission power plants; repeal KRS 141.041 related to the coal conversion tax credit; repeal KRS 141.412 related to the qualified farming operation tax credit; repeal KRS 143.023 related to the incentive for coal used in burning solid waste; amend various sections in KRS Chapters 134, 139, and 141 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB402/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb402.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1207715,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"AN ACT relating to agency cessation of participation in the Kentucky Retirement Systems and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.522 to allow universities, community colleges, and health departments to cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System provided the agency pays the cost of ceasing participation as provided by statute; provide a window where quasi-state agencies who are eligible to cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or non-stock non-profit agencies eligible to cease participating in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) may by December 31, 2019, cease participating by paying the actuarial costs of ceasing participation and pay off the cost through equal installments that incresae over time by 1.5% annually with interest charged to the principal balance of the greater of 1.5% or the annual average change in the CPI-U until all costs are paid off; amend KRS 18A.225 to provide that employers ceasing participation in the window may still participate in the Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP) for their employees; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB10/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb10.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1207720,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"AN ACT relating to superintendent screening committees.","description":"Amend KRS 160.352 to require greater minority representation on a screening committee in a school district with a student minority population of 50% or greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB404/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb404.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1207728,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"AN ACT relating to the expansion of health insurance options within Kentucky.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-005 to revise definitions of \"employer-organized association,\" \"health benefit plan,\" \"insurer,\" and \"large group\"; make technical corrections; amend KRS 304.17A-0954 to conform with definitions in KRS 304.17A-005; revise application of permissible amount or rate of premiums for an employer-organized association health plan; make technical corrections; amend KRS 304.17A-808 to increase filing fee to $1,000 for self-insured employer-organized association groups; amend KRS 304.17A-812 to add exception to capital and surplus requirements for self-insured employer-organized association groups; amend KRS 304.17A-834 to require self-insured employer-organized association groups to file required forms with the commissioner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 165)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB396/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb396.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1207733,"bill_number":"SJR115","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating Clark County, Kentucky, as the \"Hemp Capital of Kentucky.\"","description":"Designate Clark County, Kentucky, as the \"Hemp Capital of Kentucky.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR115/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr115.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1207739,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"AN ACT relating to state procurement for technology businesses.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A with definitions of \"contract,\" \"resident technology business,\" and \"state agency\"; make legislative findings of maximizing the use of Kentucky technology services; require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to notify and use Kentucky technology businesses and require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to set out the procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB252/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb252.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1207746,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"AN ACT relating to jails.","description":"Amend KRS 441.127 to allow jails to give service credits to any county inmate in a county jail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB245/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb245.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1207751,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"AN ACT relating to the judiciary.","description":"Amend KRS 27A.010, relating to the executive head of the Court of Justice, to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB232/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb232.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1207758,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"AN ACT relating to dog vendors and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new sections of KRS Chapter 258 to define terms including \"animal control agency\", \"animal shelter\", and \"dog vendor\"; require persons acting as a dog vendor to register with the Department of Agriculture and submit for inspection; specify necessary care and conditions for dogs kept by a dog vendor, and to require a dog vendor to maintain records on each dog; require the Department of Agriculture to maintain an online list of registered dog vendors; grant the Commissioner of Agriculture the ability to inspect or re-inspect the facilities of a dog vendor; allow the Commissioner of Agriculture to deny, suspend, or revoke a dog vendor's registration; require the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to administer this Act; prohibit a person from transporting a dog for sale without the proper health documentation; specify that no dog may be sold before reaching eight weeks of age; specify that any person who commits a prohibited act under this section is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; amend KRS 258.117 to require the Animal Control Advisory Board to hear appeals from decisions made by the Commissioner of Agriculture; effective, January 1, 2020; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB224/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb224.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1207764,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"AN ACT relating to extreme risk protection orders.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to allow persons to petition in District Court for one-year extreme risk protection orders when the petitioner believes a respondent poses a significant danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition; establish procedures under which a temporary ex parte protective order could be issued; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, and possible extension of the petition; prescribe issuance and service procedures of a resulting protection order; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, and return of firearms and ammunition; establish penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB244/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb244.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1207769,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"AN ACT relating to amusement parks.","description":"Amend KRS 247.232 to change the minimum age of an amusement ride or attraction operator to sixteen years of age; remove the definition of operator assistant; amend KRS 247.233 to change the parameters of an injury that would require the owner of an amusement ride or attraction to notify the Commissioner of Agriculture of any occurrence involving an amusement ride or attraction; amend KRS 247.236 to change the minimum age of an operator to sixteen years of age; remove all references to an operator assistant.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 094)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB219/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb219.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1207775,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the National Board Certified Teachers of Kentucky and recognizing February 19, 2019, as National Board Certified Teacher Day.","description":"Honor National Board Certified Teachers of Kentucky by recognizing February 19, 2019, as National Board Certified Teacher Day.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR115/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr115.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1207780,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"AN ACT relating to public protection.","description":"Amend KRS 227.250 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB264/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb264.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1207786,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"AN ACT relating to conversion therapy and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 311, 319, and 335 to prohibit practitioners from engaging in conversion therapy, including the compensation and advertisement for conversion therapy; require violations to be subject to board discipline and false claims laws; prohibit public funds from being used for conversion therapy; define \"conversion therapy\" and \"public funds\"; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB248/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb248.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1207793,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol.","description":"Recognize Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR114/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr114.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1207798,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"AN ACT relating to prevention of smoking and vaping by students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to require the Department of Education to establish an anonymous reporting mechanism for students to report concerns about vaping and other substances in schools; establish policies for the prompt investigation of reports to the anonymous reporting mechanism; encourage local school boards to provide awarness programs to teachers, students, and staff about vaping;","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB218/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb218.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1207808,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"AN ACT relating to military affairs.","description":"Amend KRS 36.392 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB261/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb261.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1207813,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to establish that in-person absentee voting be conducted at least 12 working days, including two Saturdays, immediately preceding the Sunday prior to election day; permit a county board of elections to establish a longer period of time for in-person absentee voting; expand the class of qualified voters who can choose to cast a vote by means of an in-person absentee; amend KRS 117.085 to expand the class of qualified voters who can choose to cast a vote by means of a mail-in absentee ballot; eliminate a qualified voter's time requirement of returning a mail-in absentee ballot seven days prior to an election in order to vote in-person; allow a qualified voter the ability to return and cancel his or her mail-in absentee ballot anytime on or before election day, and be able to vote in-person absentee or vote on election day; allow a qualified voter who is unable to return and cancel his or her mail-in absentee ballot the ability to vote, in person absentee or on election day, if the voter signs a written oath as to his or her qualifications on a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections; make technical corrections; amend KRS 117.145 to increase from 15 to 45 the number of days the county clerk is required to have ballots and labels ready for a special election; require the county clerk to equip the in-person absentee voting machines with the necessary supplies, including a pencil or a pen for the purpose of write-in votes, at least five days before the in-person absentee voting period begins; make technical corrections; repeal KRS 117.075, which establishes the ability to apply for a mail-in absentee ballot for those person who, on account of age, disability, or illness, is not able to appear at the polls on election day; repeal KRS 117.077, which establishes the ability to apply for a mail-in absentee ballot for a registered voter and the registered voter's spouse, if there is a medical emergency 14 days or less of an election; amend KRS 117.0851, 117.086, 117.087, 117.088, 117.165, 117.235, 118.035, 116.065, 117.079, 117A.060, and 14.312 to conform and make technical corrections; repeal KRS 117.075 and 117.077.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB251/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb251.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1207819,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"AN ACT relating to indecent exposure.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to create the offense of aggravated indecent exposure; amend KRS 194A.380 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB237/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb237.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1207826,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 161.220 to 161.716 to permit the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to use and accept electronic signatures as deemed appropriate; amend KRS 161.220 to emphasize that annual compensation does not include benefit or salary adjustments that are not available to all members of an agency; amend KRS 161.290 to require all public employers to grant paid leave to teacher trustees serving on the TRS board; amend KRS 161.310 to specify the types of remuneration included in retirement incentives; amend KRS 161.340 to add insurance to the items for which TRS may contract and delete requirement for the procurement of fiduciary bonds for board trustees and executive secretary and add that the board may expend funds as necessary for indemnification and self-insurance; amend KRS 161.430 to update contract language regarding money managers and consultants; remove references to the book value of assets in regard to limitations on funds managed internally by the system's investment staff; remove the requirement that the board investment committee may consist of the executive secretary of the system and two trustees,; require the system's staff to be subject to fiduciary requirements applicable to board members, employees, and investment consultants; change standards from CFA Institute’s code of ethics to compliance with federal securities law; and make technical amendments; amend KRS 161.470 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 161.480 to automatically designate a TRS member's spouse as beneficiary for an active member's account balance upon employment until changed by the member; declare the member's spouse as beneficiary of the active member's account balance in the event all named beneficiaries predecease the active member or the member fails to designate a beneficiary; amend KRS 161.500 to specifically address service credit for contracts exceeding 185 days; amend KRS 161.515 to reference new retirement factors for out-of-state service purchases; amend KRS 161.520 to delete the requirement of physicians' statements corroborating the mental competency of an adult child waiving survivorship benefits; amend KRS 161.540 to specify eligibility requirements for including annual leave credit in the retirement calculation for calendar-year contracts; amend KRS 161.545 to provide that full-time sabbatical leave by university staff participating in the TRS shall be deemed full-time employment for retirement purposes; require employee and employer contributions to be paid during the period of sabbatical leave; amend KRS 161.553 to adjust the cost schedules of providing statutory benefit improvements for annuitants; amend KRS 161.560 to adjust the methods by which participating employers shall file contribution data and set penalties for noncompliance that TRS may impose; amend KRS 161.597 to require a refund of prior installment payments and a reduction in service credit for a member in default on installment payments; amend KRS 161.605 to make technical changes; specify that medical insurance is not compensation; require a refund of retirement contributions made on compensation that exceeds salary limitations; provide that breaks in service are required before returning to work for the employer even if in a position not covered by TRS if the member is under age 60; begin running of breaks in service from date of retirement; prohibit prearranged agreements between a retiring member and employer for member to return to work after retirement and require certification thereof; allow TRS to provide medical insurance to retired members who return to work when medical insurance is not available from the employer; allow the commissioner of education to pay reemployed retirees in excess of statutory maximums if the commissioner deems that the employees have the necessary experience to provide services and support to persistently low-achieving schools as provided by KRS 160.346; require retired members under age 60 returning to work for certain state universities and state community colleges to comply with the separation-from-service requirements, effective July 1, 2019; amend KRS 161.612 to reduce the $500 minimum monthly disability benefit by benefit payments from all state-administered retirement systems for part-time employees and substitute teachers participating in the TRS who apply for disability benefits on or after July 1, 2019; provide that part-time employees and substitute teachers are not eligible to apply for a disability retirement allowance if they are eligible for a nondiscounted service retirement allowance; amend KRS 161.614 to include mediation awards to a method that may be binding for the adjustment of a member’s account; amend KRS 161.620 to specify the option for seeking inflation adjustments; amend KRS 161.630 to make technical changes; amend KRS 161.643 to authorize TRS to require more frequent submission of annual reports on reemployed employees by participating employers; amend KRS 161.650 to automatically designate a TRS member's spouse as beneficiary for a retired member's remaining account balance at the time of death unless changed by the member; declare the member's spouse as beneficiary of the retired member's remaining account balance in the event all named beneficiaries predecease the retired member or the member fails to name a beneficiary for the account balance; amend KRS 161.655 to automatically designate a TRS member's spouse as beneficiary for the life insurance benefit available to active and retired members unless changed by the member; declare the member's spouse as beneficiary of the life insurance benefit available to active and retired members if, upon the death of the member, all named beneficiaries predecease the member or the member fails to name a beneficiary; amend KRS 161.661 to provide that members who begin participating on or after July 1, 2019, shall not be eligible for a disability benefit if they are eligible for any unreduced benefit and that they shall have their $500 minimum monthly disability benefit reduced by benefit payments from all state-administered retirement systems; amend KRS 161.680 to provide detail describing the system's authority to collect overpayments; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB228/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb228.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1207832,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.020, 186.060, 186A.100, 189.125, 281,735, and 281A.080 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB223/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb223.html","sponsor":"Ernie Harris"},
{"bill_id":1207837,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"AN ACT relating to the structure of branch budget bills.","description":"Amend KRS 48.311, relating to the structure of branch budget bills, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB222/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb222.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1207844,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission.","description":"Amend KRS 278.010 to include in the definition of \"utility\" any person who transmits or conveys any message by telephone or telegraph for the public for compensation; amend KRS 278.020 to clarify that ordinary extensions of existing systems in the usual course of business are exempt from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public and necessity prior to construction; amend KRS 278.183 to only require environmental surcharge hearings upon request of a party; amend KRS 278.990 to remove references to principal amounts due and to specify that the Public Service Commission has the authority to collect amounts assessed or due under KRS Chapter 278; provide that collections actions be brought in Franklin Circuit Court except as provided in subsection (7) of the section; amend KRS 96.531, 224.73-150, and 278.516 to conform; repeal KRS 278.510 and 278.545.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 066)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB256/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb256.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1207849,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 177.030, relating to the state accepting donations in aid of the construction or maintenance of roads, to include corporations; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB258/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb258.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1207855,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"AN ACT relating to abandoned and blighted property.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 99 to define \"abandoned and blighted property,\" \"building,\" \"competent entity,\" \"conservator's or developer's fee,\" \"conservatorship,\" \"costs of rehabilitation,\" \"local government,\" \"nonprofit corporation,\" \"owner,\" \"party in interest,\" and \"public nuisance,\"; allow for and set requirements for a petition for the appointment of a conservator to take possession of abandoned and blighted property and rehabilitate it; provide notice to parties in interest of the proceeding; require the court to act upon a petition for conservatorship and set conditions for granting one; allow the courts to certify a schedule of encumbrances and grant other relief as appropriate, and set conditions for conservators' qualifications and responsibilities; allow owners of the property to correct the conditions even after appointment of a conservator; set the powers and duties of a conservator relative to the rehabilitation of a property; allow the courts to order a sale of the property under conservatorship and set conditions for the sale and distribution of proceeds; set conditions for termination of a conservatorship; establish a short title.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB229/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb229.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1207862,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale of tobacco products.","description":"Amend KRS 438.305 to define \"proof of age\"; amend KRS 438.310 to restrict the sale of tobacco and vapor products to persons under the age of 21; amend KRS 438.311 to make it unlawful for persons under 21 to buy tobacco or vapor products; amend KRS 438.313 to restrict the wholesale, retail, or manufacturer distribution of tobacco or vapor products to persons under 21; amend KRS 438.315 to raise the minimum age for vending machine sales of tobacco or vapor products; amend KRS 438.325 to establish new age limits regarding tobacco or vapor product retail notifications; amend KRS 438.330 to set new tobacco and vapor product enforcement standards; amend KRS 438.350 regarding possession of tobacco or vapor products by a person under age 21.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"returned to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB249/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb249.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1207867,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 40.050 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB260/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb260.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1207875,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"AN ACT relating to legal services for indigent persons.","description":"Amend KRS 31.185 to specify the types of expenses which do and do not qualify as direct expenses in the representation of indigent persons; specify that expert witnesses who do not provide treatment to indigent defendants are not engaged in the professional practice of their field of expertise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB389/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb389.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1207880,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.020, 186.060, 186A.100, 189.125, 281,735, and 281A.080 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB226/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb226.html","sponsor":"Ernie Harris"},
{"bill_id":1207886,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"AN ACT relating to utility rates.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow the Public Service Commission to implement alternative regulatory methods so that utilities may adjust their rates outside of a general rate case proceeding; allow for the development of minimum filing requirements; establish procedures for consideration and denial of an alternative regulatory method; specify what costs may be recovered as part of an alternative regulatory method; specify what shall be included in operating expenses; allow utilities to file for other alternative regulatory methods; allow the Public Service Commission to employ outside experts and consultants in discharging their duties under the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB255/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb255.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1207894,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"AN ACT relating to an earned income tax credit.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 and amend KRS 141.0205 to establish a refundable earned income tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB241/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb241.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1207900,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"AN ACT relating to interscholastic extracurricular activities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to authorize participation in a public school interscholastic extracurricular activity by a home-schooled student; establish criteria for participation; require a parent, guardian, or teacher of a home-schooled student participating in a public school interscholastic activity to verify the student's academic progress; declare a public school student who does not make academic progress at a public school and withdraws and enters a home school program ineligible for participation in an interscholastic activity for the remainder of the school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB403/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb403.html","sponsor":"Stan Lee"},
{"bill_id":1207905,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"AN ACT relating to judicial review of administrative decisions.","description":"Amend KRS 13B.150 to require a court to decide all questions of law in the judicial review of final orders rendered by state agencies without deference to the agency's determination; amend KRS 13B.020 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB217/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb217.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1207911,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"A RESOLUTION encouraging an investigation by the United States Attorney General and the Kentucky Attorney General into the fundraising tactics of the Humane Society of the United States.","description":"Encourage the United States Attorney General and the Attorney General of the state of Kentucky to investigate the Humane Society of the United States for false and misleading fundraising practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR112/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr112.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1207916,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"AN ACT relating to submission of budget recommendations.","description":"Amend KRS 48.210, relating to submission of budget recommendations, to include the Transportation Cabinet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB221/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb221.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1207922,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"AN ACT relating to public protection.","description":"Amend KRS 75.040 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB263/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb263.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1207929,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 14.025 to abolish the Division of Administration and the Division of Business Filings in the Office of the Secretary of State; create the Office of Administration, Office of Business, and Office of Elections, and describe duties of the offices; amend KRS 355.9-513A to conform; confirm Secretary of State Executive Order 2018-01.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB408/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb408.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1207936,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"AN ACT relating to physical education curriculum.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to permit a school-based decision making council or principal of a public middle or high school to adopt a physical education curriculum that includes a program of hunting, fishing, trapping, and firearm safety instruction; require the Board of Education to consult with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to promulgate standards for such a program; require the Department of Education to develop guidelines for such a program; require parents to be given notice and opportunity to opt a student out of such a program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB242/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb242.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1207942,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 154.12-100 to change the bond program to the economic development fund, replace the Capital Bonds and Oversight committee with the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority; amend KRS 154.25-010 to update definitions of agribusiness, eligible company, headquarters, manufacturing, and non-retail service or technology; amend KRS 154.32-020 to set the amount of economic development projects to $200,000,000 investment for inducements; and repeal KRS 154.32-080; amend KRS 154.32-030 and 154.32-090 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 172)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB246/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb246.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1207948,"bill_number":"SJR111","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to designate certain parking spaces as accessible.","description":"Direct the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to designate all parking spaces next to the \"rose garden\" on the East side of the Capitol Annex as accessible.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR111/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr111.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1207953,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"AN ACT relating to the Gatton and Craft Academies.","description":"Amend KRS 157.196 to clarify an exceptional student attending the Gatton or Craft Academy shall have an individual education plan; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for individual education plans for students enrolled in the Gatton or Craft Academy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB254/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb254.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1207960,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of former Kentucky state legislator Dr. Nicholas Z. \"Nick\" Kafoglis.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of former Kentucky state legislator Dr. Nicholas Z. \"Nick\" Kafoglis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR111/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr111.html","sponsor":"Patti Minter"},
{"bill_id":1207966,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmacy reimbursement practices.","description":"Amend KRS 304.9-440 to authorize administrative action against a pharmacy benefit manager if the manager engages in certain practices relating to pharmacy wholesalers; amend KRS 205.647 to require pharmacy benefit managers contracted with a Medicaid managed care organization to comply with KRS 304.9-440; require the Department of Medicaid Services to not approve contracts with certain requirements relating to pharmacy wholesalers or to directly impose any of those requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"returned to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB394/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb394.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1207972,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"AN ACT relating to legal representation for indigent persons.","description":"Amend KRS 31.120 to allow indigent persons entitled to legal representation to be represented by counsel at the earliest stages of their involvement in the criminal justice system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB388/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb388.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1207978,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.","description":"Amend KRS 39G.010 to require the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to create the Commonwealth Activity Taxonomy System (CATS) Committee to develop and oversee a system of evaluating special events to determine, plan, mitigate, and respond to risks and threats to the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 179)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB393/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb393.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1207983,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB216/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb216.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1207989,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"AN ACT relating to the dissemination of personally identifying information.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create a new felony of disseminating personally identifying information on the Internet about a minor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB240/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb240.html","sponsor":"Wil Schroder"},
{"bill_id":1207997,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to prohibit a person from denying or depriving an infant of nourishment with the intent to cause or allow the death of an infant; prohibit a person from denying or depriving an infant of medically appropriate and reasonable medical care, medical treatment, or surgical care; require a physician performing an abortion to take all medically appropriate and reasonable steps to preserve the life and health of a born alive infant; provide that a born alive infant shall be treated as a legal person under the laws of the Commonwealth; specify that any born alive infant, whose parents declare they do not want to keep the infant, shall immediately upon birth become a ward of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; prohibit any person from performing scientific research on a born alive infant; specify that this section shall not be construed as preventing an infant's parent or guardian from refusing medical care that is not medically necessary; specify that the parent or guardian of a born alive infant shall not be held criminally or civilly liable for the actions of a physician, nurse, or other healthcare provider that acted without his or her consent; provide for civil and administrative penalties for violations of this Act; allow for severability; allow the General Assembly by joint resolution to appoint members to intervene as a matter or right in any case that challenges the constitutionality of this Act; amend KRS 311.595, 311.850, 314.091, and 315.121 to suspend or revoke the license of any physician, physician's assistant, nurse, or pharmacist who violates this Act; amend KRS 311.990 to establish criminal penalties for violations; establish the short title of \"Born Alive Infant Protection Act\"; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 12, 2019","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB227/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb227.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1208002,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"AN ACT relating to a bone marrow registry.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health to develop a statewide education, awareness, and information program on bone marrow registries in the Commonwealth; allow primary health care practitioners and urgent treatment facility or urgent care facility health care practitioners to ask new patients if they are registered with a bone marrow registry in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB220/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb220.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1208008,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"AN ACT relating to home modification tax credits.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow an income tax credit for qualified home modification expenses incurred by an individual with a disability, equal to the actual cost of the home modifications, up to $7,500 per taxpayer per year; require reporting by the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB407/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb407.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1208014,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky's electronic system for monitoring controlled substances.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.202 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish secure connections between Kentucky's electronic system for monitoring controlled substances and a prescribing or dispensing health care practitioner’s electronic health recordkeeping system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB247/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb247.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1208019,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"AN ACT relating to military affairs.","description":"Amend KRS 36.230 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB262/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb262.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1208026,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"AN ACT relating to public pensions.","description":"Amend KRS 61.450 to make technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB257/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb257.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1208031,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"AN ACT relating to county sheriffs' fees.","description":"Amend KRS 64.090 to require sheriffs and constables to charge and collect a fee of $60 from any person requesting the service of the sheriff or constable, but not on behalf of the commonwealth, or any of its agencies or the State Police, for the services provided in the statute where a percentage, commission, or reasonable fee is not otherwise allowed; make all fees charged and collected subject to monthly reporting to the county and subject to audit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 164)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB397/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb397.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1208038,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"AN ACT repealing pension provisions enacted by the 2018 General Assembly that were declared unconstitutional and void by the Kentucky Supreme Court.","description":"Repeal the provisions of SB 151 enacted in 2018 that were declared unconstitutional and void by the Kentucky Supreme Court; reenact and amend those provisions to return them to their original pre-SB 151 language; make technical and conforming changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB401/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb401.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1208044,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"AN ACT relating to broadband services in the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 154.15-010 to make a technical correction; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB253/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb253.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1208049,"bill_number":"HJR116","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of New Kentucky Route 98 in Allen County as the \"Barbara Gibbs Mays Memorial Highway.\"","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of New Kentucky Route 98 in Allen County in honor of Barbara Gibbs Mays and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR116/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr116.html","sponsor":"Wilson Stone"},
{"bill_id":1208054,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of a felony other than a sex offense, a violent offense, or an offense against a child, the right to vote five years after completion of sentence; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-15","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB239/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sb239.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1210667,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18 to 22, 2019, as FFA Week in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 18 to 22, 2019, as FFA Week in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR123/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr123.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1210671,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"A RESOLUTION relating to National Bourbon Day.","description":"Urge Congress and the President to recognize National Bourbon Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR119/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr119.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1210675,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION commemorating the Presidents' Day celebration at Kentucky's Old Capitol on February 19, 2019, and recognizing the efforts of the Kentucky Historical Society.","description":"Commemorate the Presidents' Day Celebration at Kentucky's Old Capitol on February 19, 2019, and recognize the efforts of the Kenntucky Historical Society.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR116/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr116.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1210680,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"AN ACT relating to the natural resources severance and processing tax.","description":"Amend KRS 143A.010 to amend the definition of \"processing\" to include the act of loading or unloading limestone that has not otherwise been severed or treated in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 143A.035 to allow a credit for substantially identical severance or processing taxes paid to another state or political subdivision thereof; provide that no taxpayer may claim a total amount of credit that exceeds his or her tax liability; allow the Department of Revenue to report tax credit information to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 131.190 to authorize the release of information from the Department of Revenue; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB421/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb421.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1210684,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"AN ACT relating to the contracting or reemployment of retired state and local employees.","description":"Amend KRS 61.590 and 61.637 to require Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) members to certify at the time of retirement that no prearranged agreement exists between the member and any participating agency, rather than requiring the certification upon reemployment; provide that no benefit payments shall be made until the member completes the certification; Amend KRS 61.637 to provide that a retired/reemployed member shall not be required to notify the systems if reemployment, contracting, volunteering, or serving as a leased employee first occurs with a participating agency after a period of 12 months following the member's initial retirement date; provide that employers shall not be required to certify whether a prearranged agreement existed for a retiree to return with the employer if the reemployment occurs after 12 months following retirement; provide that employment that is accepted by the employee after 12 months following retirement shall not constitute a prearranged agreement; provide that if retiree is reemployed on contract or as a leased employee with a participating agency within 3 months following retirement and the systems determines the period of employment does not qualify as a contractor or leased employee, then the systems will void the members retirement; provide that if retiree is reemployed on contract or as a leased employee with a participating agency after 3 but within 12 months following retirement and the systems determines the period of employment does not qualify as a contractor or leased employee, and that a prearranged agreement existed for the retiree to return to work, then the systems will void the members retirement; provide that if reemployment as a contract or leased employee takes place after 12 months following retirement, the member shall continue to draw his or her retirement allowance and shall not be required to notify the systems or submit any documentation; require the systems to issue a final determination regarding prearranged agreements or a member's status as an independent contractor/leased employee within 30 days of submitting all required information; require KRS to promulgate administrative regulations to implement these provisions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 161)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB419/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb419.html","sponsor":"Bart Rowland"},
{"bill_id":1210689,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.630 to create an exception in the definition of employee for temporary, non-resident workers; amend KRS 342.650 to create an exception in the definition of employer for employers who employ only temporary, non-resident workers; amend KRS 342.670 to indicate temporary, non-resident workers are not subject to KRS Chapter 342.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB445/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb445.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1210693,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"AN ACT relating to railroad crossings.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 177 to set forth the procedures for the closure of public railroad grade crossings; provide for an appeals process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB412/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb412.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1210698,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.020, 186.060, 186A.100, 189.125, 281,735, and 281A.080 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB417/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb417.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1210702,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"AN ACT relating to human immunodeficiency virus.","description":"Amend KRS 214.181 to add designee to persons who may inform patients of test results.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 134)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB439/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb439.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1210706,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Gaming Commission.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define \"amateur athletics,\" “department of charitable gaming,” “gaming commissioner,” “gaming commission,” \"lottery,\" “lottery department,” \"major lottery-specific procurement,\" “racing department,\" \"related entity,\" \"retailer,\" \"sports contest,\" and \"vendor\"; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission, composed of 9 members who shall be appointed by December 31, 2020, and who shall hold their first meeting no later than January 31, 2021; the commission shall supervise and regulate all gaming and wagering in the Commonwealth; require the commission to establish and maintain an office in Frankfort, require monthly meetings, subject commission to all applicable provisions of KRS Chapter 11A, require the commission to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission; prohibit ex parte communication between commissioners and applicants or licensees; require the commission to perform a continuing study of all aspects of the gaming industry; require the commission to appoint an executive director to serve as its chief executive officer; on February 3, 2021, dissolve the Kentucky Lottery Corporation and assign all responsibilities, duties, property, and obligations to the lottery department under the Kentucky Gaming Commission before January 1, 2021; require the Kentucky Lottery Corporation to prepare and submit to the Governor, the Legislative Research Commission, and the Finance and Administration Cabinet a plan for the organization and operation of the lottery department; require the lottery department to conduct and administer lottery games, supervised by the gaming commission; prohibit certain games from serving as the basis of a lottery; allow contests involving horses to be the basis of a lottery; require the lottery department to direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities; prohibit employees of the lottery department from having a financial interest in any vendor or lottery retailer and require background checks on applicants for employment; allow those aggrieved by the lottery department to appeal to the gaming commission and then to the Circuit Court; allow other forms of surety as approved by the gaming commission; lottery prizes shall be subject to state income tax; prohibit minors from purchasing lottery tickets and stipulate other criteria for paying lottery prizes; lottery is discharged of liability upon payment of a prize; lottery department to conduct procurements in accordance with KRS Chapter 45A; lottery department to deposit money into an agency operating account and describe uses of money deposited; require the gaming commission to develop criteria for the selection of lottery retailers; establish criteria for contracts with lottery retailers; stipulate that proceeds from sales of lottery tickets shall constitute a trust fund until paid to the lottery department; prohibit selling a lottery ticket at a price other than that established by the lottery department; permit the lottery department to purchase or lease goods and services as needed; require the Kentucky State Police to perform criminal background checks upon request of the lottery department on potential vendors and potential employees; specify penalties for violations of KRS Chapter 239; dissolve the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on February 3, 2021, and establish the racing department under the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 230.210, 230.215, 230.218 to conform; amend KRS 230.230 to require the Kentucky Gaming Commission to appoint the executive director of the racing department and to conform; amend KRS 230.240, 230.250, 230.260, 230.265, 230.270, 230.280, 230.290, 230.300, 230.310, 230.320, 230.330, 230.361, 230.3615, 230.362, 230.363, 230.364, 230.365, 230.367 to conform; amend KRS 230.368 to allow appeals of racing department decisions to be heard by the Kentucky Gaming Commission, and then by the Franklin Circuit Court; amend KRS 230.369, 230.370, 230.372, 230.374, 230.375 to conform; amend KRS 230.3751 to authorize the Kentucky Gaming Commission to participate in the compact; amend KRS 230.3761 to authorize the Kentucky Gaming Commission to participate in the compact; amend KRS 230.377, 230.3771, 230.3773, 230.379, 230.380, 230.398, 230.400, 230.445, 230.446, 230.750, 230.752, 230.760, 230.770, 230.775, 230.779, 230.785, 230.800, 230.802, 230.804, 230.990, 138.480, 138.511, to conform; amend KRS 238.505 to define that, effective February 3, 2021, the Department of Charitable Gaming will be under the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 238.510 to establish the Department of Charitable Gaming under the Kentucky Gaming Commission on February 3, 2021, and require the commissioner of the department to be appointed by the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 238.520 to conform; amend KRS 238.565 to allow license holders to appeal administrative actions by the department to the Kentucky Gaming Commission and to conform; amend KRS 238.570 to conform; amend KRS 12.020 to reflect new organizational structure; amend KRS 12.252 to remove the Department of Charitable Gaming from the Public Protection Cabinet; amend KRS 6.611, 40.410, 42.726, 45.750, 45A.605, 164.774, 205.178, 405.463, 15.380, 18A.115, 137.170, 243.262, 257.196, 257.472, 321.185, 528.010, 528.110 to conform; repeal KRS 154A.010, 154A.020, 154A.030, 154A.040, 154A.050, 154A.060, 154A.063, 154A.065, 154A.070, 154A.080, 154A.090, 154A.100, 154A.110, 154A.120, 154A.130, 154A.140, 154A.150, 154A.160, 154A.400, 154A.410, 154A.420, 154A.430, 154A.440, 154A.450, 154A.600, 154A.650, 154A.990, 230.225; EFFECTIVE February 3, 2021 for Sections 8-109.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB410/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb410.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1210711,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"AN ACT relating to assistance animals.","description":"Amend KRS 383.085, relating to reasonable accommodations for assistance animals in housing, to specify with whom a person with a disability can be in a therapeutic relationship; add instances that qualify as the prohibited act of misrepresentation of an assistance animal; allow a lessor to recover a fee upon the misrepresentation of an assistance animal by a lessee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 145)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB411/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb411.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1210715,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"AN ACT relating to the review of local government land uses.","description":"Amend KRS 100.324 to allow a planning commission the power to delegate the review of public facilities projects to an officer or staff of the commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB409/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb409.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1210718,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"AN ACT relating to disclosure of interest in public matters.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to require contractors to disclose entities having an interest in their contract with the state; create a new section of KRS Chapter 56 to require contractors or lessors to disclose entities having an interest in their contracts or leases with the state; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to require contractors or lessors to disclose entities having an interest in their contracts or leases with local governments; create a new section of KRS Chapter 154.1 to require contractors or lessors to disclose entities having an interest in their contracts or leases with the state; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require contractors or lessors to disclose entities having an interest in their contracts or leases with the district; create a new section of KRS 164A to require contractors or lessors to disclose entities having an interest in their contracts or leases with the governing board; create a new section of KRS Chapter 176 to require contractor to disclose entities having an interest in their contracts with the department; amend KRS 61.878 to provide for disclosure under the Open Records law of records relating to public service, demonstrating a potential bias affecting the public, creating a financial obligation for the public, or where the private entity is working under the authority of a public agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB434/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb434.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1210723,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the upcoming one hundredth anniversary of Kentucky Farm Bureau.","description":"Recognize the one hundredth anniversary of Kentucky Farm Bureau.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR120/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr120.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1210729,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jo Nell Carney Lee.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jo Nell Carney Lee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR118/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr118.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1210733,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"AN ACT relating to health benefit coverage of chronic pain treatments.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish that any health benefit plan issued or renewed in the Commonwealth that provides coverage for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, shall include coverage for chronic pain treatments provided by a licensed professional; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid and Medicaid managed care organizations to include coverage for chronic pain treatments provided by a licensed professional; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB424/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb424.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1210737,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Medicinal Marijuana Task Force.","description":"Create the Medicinal Marijuana Task Force to study and make recommendations related to the medicinal use of marijuana in the Commonwealth; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet at least bimonthly during the 2019 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2019.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR121/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr121.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1210741,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.","description":"Recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR122/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr122.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1210746,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"AN ACT relating to radon gas certifications.","description":"Amend KRS 211.9101, 211.9103, 211.9105, 211.9107, 211.9109, 211.9111, 211.9113, 211.9115, 211.9119, 211.9121, 211.9125, 211.9129, 211.9131, and 211.9135 to update requirements for radon certifications; repeal KRS 211.9117, 211.9123, and 211.9127.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 159)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB420/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb420.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1210750,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"AN ACT relating to medical malpractice.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411, requiring plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions to file a certificate of merit; repeal all sections in KRS Chapter 216C, the 2017 Medical Review Panel Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 180)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB429/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb429.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1210755,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"AN ACT relating to services for persons with severe mental illness.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to submit an application for waiver or waiver amendment or request a plan amendment to the federal agency that approves waivers, waiver amendments, and plan amendments to provide supportive housing and supported employment services to persons with severe mental illness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB447/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb447.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1210759,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"AN ACT relating to vision testing for motor vehicle operators.","description":"Amend KRS 186.576 to define \"trained vision assessor\"; amend KRS 186.577 to require vision testing for operator's license renewal; allow an applicant to be exempt from visual acuity and visual field testing at the time of application if he or she submits a vision testing form completed by a trained vision assessor; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this section; require the Transportation Cabinet to designate trained vision assessors who may perform vision testing; permit the Transportation Cabinet to develop a system for electronic transmission of driver vision testing forms; amend KRS 186.480 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB441/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb441.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1210764,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"AN ACT relating to child welfare.","description":"Amend KRS 620.140 to require a list to be provided to the cabinet by a biological or legal parent of potential persons to be considered as a relative or fictive kin placement; amend KRS 620.290 to add new requirements for local citizen foster care review boards to consider when making recommendations and remove requirements related to case reviews of when a foster child is moved more than three times; amend KRS 620.320 to change the duties of the State Citizen Foster Care Review Board; amend KRS 620.360 to establish that foster parent certification shall be effective for a minimum of three years; amend KRS 625.060 to establish that a foster parent shall be a party in an action for involuntary termination of parental rights; amend 625.090 to establish a new consideration by a court in cases of involuntary termination of parental rights that if a child is found to have been diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome at the time of birth and the child's birth mother has had a child previously diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome at the time of birth; establish a new consideration by a court in termination of parental rights cases that if a child has been removed from the biological or legal parents more than 2 times by the cabinet or a court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 132)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB446/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb446.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1210767,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to bills considered for final passage.","description":"Propose to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require that all bills be made available to the public for at least twenty-four hours before a vote for final passage by the General Assembly beginning with the legislative session of 2021; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB448/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb448.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1210771,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"AN ACT relating to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend KRS 210.450 to make language gender neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB443/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb443.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1210776,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"AN ACT relating to opioid use reduction.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.172 to require that a health care practitioner discus and refer or prescribe alternative chronic pain treatments before initially prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB425/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb425.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1210780,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"AN ACT relating to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend to make language gender neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB442/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb442.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1210784,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"AN ACT relating to child support.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to create calculation methods for use in determining child support obligations when shared parenting is the ordered custody arrangement; amend KRS 205.721 to increase the fee charged by the cabinet to $35 required by federal law; amend KRS 403.211 to provide that the calculations for child support provided in Section 1 are excepted from the presumption of application of the existing guidelines in KRS 403.212; amend KRS 403.212 to update the amounts in the child support guidelines table; amend KRS 403.215 to require notice of wage assignment orders to be sent to employers using the Income Withholding for Support form; amend KRS 405.467 to allow arrearage amounts to be determined administratively in certain instances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 162)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB415/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb415.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1210792,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency legislation and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to define \"emergency legislation\"; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB432/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb432.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1210796,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development tax credits and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 141.403 to sunset the tax credit; amend KRS 141.415 to remove references and application to the Kentucky Reinvestment Act projects; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide for the Kentucky Reinvestment Act tax credit and require reporting by the Department of Revenue; create a new section in Subchapter 26 of KRS Chapter 154 to sunset the program; amend KRS 154.34-010 to modify the definitions; amend KRS 154.34-070 to add a three-year project completion timeframe for final approval and alter the requirements to the application; amend KRS 154.34-080 to remove the reference to eligible skills upgrade training costs; amend KRS 154.34-090 to conform; amend KRS 154.34-110 to alter the criteria of the program and require reporting of the Cabinet for Economic Development; amend KRS 154.34-120 to sunset the program; create new sections of Subchapter 34 of KRS Chapter 154 to provide wage assessments; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the new tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to submit the report to the General Assembly; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB431/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb431.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1210800,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2019, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.","description":"Recognize March 2, 2019, as National Speech and Education Day.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR121/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr121.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1210804,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"AN ACT relating to locally operated area technology centers and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 157.069 to allow the Department of Education to continue to distribute state supplemental funds for a locally operated technology center to a district when the district enters a collaborative project agreement and moves the center as part of the agreement; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 133)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB444/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb444.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1210809,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"AN ACT relating to state symbols.","description":"Amend KRS 2.091 to name and designate coal as the official rock of Kentucky; amend KRS 2.094 to name and designate Kentucky agate as the official mineral of Kentucky.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB427/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb427.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1210813,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.020, 186.060, 186A.100, 189.125, 281,735, and 281A.080 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB416/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb416.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1210817,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"AN ACT relating to prior authorizations.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit insurers from setting requirements or using certain utilization reviews for a covered person's initial admission of up to 14 days to a short-term residential treatment facility for substance use disorder treatment; amend KRS 205.536 to prohibit the Department for Medicaid Services or a Medicaid managed care organization from requiring or conducting a prospective or concurrent review of a Medicaid recipient's initial admission of up to 14 days to a short-term residential treatment facility for substance use disorder treatment; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB449/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb449.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1210821,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"AN ACT relating to alcohol monitoring devices.","description":"Amend KRS 189A.005 to define \"alcohol monitoring device\"; amend KRS 189A.070 to allow day-for-day credit for those using an alcohol monitoring device and have had their driver's license suspended for a DUI; amend KRS 431.068 to allow a county attorney to establish an indigent fund to help pay alcohol monitoring device costs for indigent defendants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB428/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb428.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1210826,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Mike Fink.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Mike Fink.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR119/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr119.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1210830,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring The Healing Place.","description":"Honor The Healing Place.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR117/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr117.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1210834,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"AN ACT relating to the transportation and removal of dead human bodies.","description":"Amend KRS 316.010 to change the definition of \"embalming service establishment\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 316 to allow the permitting of persons to provide surface transportation and removal services of dead human bodies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 160)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB435/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb435.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1210839,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Eugene S. Peel.","description":"Adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Eugene S. Peel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR118/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr118.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1210843,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"AN ACT relating to nonteaching time for teachers.","description":"Amend KRS 158.060 to require that teachers are provided a minimum of 60 minutes per day for nonteaching activities; require that at least 120 minutes per week be used for self-directed activities; specify the types of activities permitted during self-directed time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB426/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb426.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1210847,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual harassment prevention at public colleges and universities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require colleges and universities to adopt a comprehensive policy regarding sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB438/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb438.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1210853,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"AN ACT relating to maximum security penitentiaries.","description":"Amend KRS 197.065 to provide that any person convicted of KRS 507.020 or 507.030, where the victim of the offense is a clearly identifiable peace officer, shall be directly transferred to and housed in a maximum security penitentiary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB418/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb418.html","sponsor":"Angie Hatton"},
{"bill_id":1210858,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 120.185 to establish an automatic recount following a regular or special election for a member of the General Assembly or constitutional officer when the vote margin is not more than .5% of the votes cast for the office; amend KRS 117.295, 120.017, and 120.155 to conform; establish that the costs associated with the automatic recount shall be paid by the state; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB433/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb433.html","sponsor":"Maria Sorolis"},
{"bill_id":1210862,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"AN ACT relating to county taxes.","description":"Amend KRS 68.197 and 68.199 to raise the 1% cap of an occupational license fee from counties with populations of 30,000 or more to counties with populations of 40,000 or more.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB414/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb414.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1210865,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"AN ACT relating to law enforcement seizure of money or property.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.440 to require all law enforcement agencies to file asset seizure reporting forms with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, declaring whether or not the agency seized money or property pursuant to KRS 218A.415; require the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to notify any law enforcement agency that did not file, to allow the agency an additional 30 days to file, and if the agency still does not file, to refer the agency to the Attorney General for civil action; require the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary; amend KRS 15.440 to provide that asset seizure reporting compliance is required to maintain eligibility for the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB430/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb430.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1210870,"bill_number":"HJR120","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Honor and Remember Flag as an emblem of the service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","description":"Designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an emblem of the service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR120/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr120.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1210874,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"AN ACT relating to professions licensed by the Real Estate Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 324.085 to include an exemption from the annual continuing education requirement for licensees completing post-licensing education; require licensees to complete 9 classroom or online hours of continuing education each year; require 3 of the 9 continuing education hours to be in real estate law; amend KRS 324.090 to require licenses to expire and be renewed biennially; amend KRS 324.287 to place a $60 cap on the biennial original finance fee; place a $60 cap on the renewal license fee; establish and place a $200 cap on the prelicensing education course review fee; establish and place a $50 cap on the continuing and postlicensing education course review fee; establish and place a $75 cap on the distance education course review fee; eliminate request for change fee; amend KRS 324.310 to change escrow to inactive status; require candidates to submit a criminal record check consistent with KRS 324.045(4); amend KRS 324.330 to eliminate reference to the change fee; amend KRS 324.395 to mandate all required insurance to contain extended reporting period coverage; establish a $200 cap on coverage for the group policy the commission is required to obtain for licensees; amend KRS 324.400 to change the annual renewal to biennially; place a $60 cap on the biennial renewal fee; amend KRS 324.420 to reduce the statute of limitations for filing complaints with the commission from two years to one; amend KRS 413.140 to include real estate licensees in the one-year statute of limitations for professional liability; amend KRS 198B.724 to allow the board to accept up to 6 hours of continuing education in real estate; amend KRS 324A.045 to allow the board to accept up to 6 hours of continuing education in real estate; amend KRS 330.070 to allow the board to accept up to 6 hours of continuing education in real estate; repeal KRS 324A.060; Sections 1 and 2 of this Act EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 135)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB436/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb436.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1210878,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the South Warren High School football team upon winning the 2018 Class 5A KHSAA state championship.","description":"Honor the South Warren High School football team upon winning the 2018 Class 5A KHSAA state championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR117/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr117.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1210883,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"AN ACT relating to the renewable chemicals production tax credit program.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the renewable chemical production tax credit and require reporting on the tax credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to exempt the required report from the Department of Revenue confidentiality standards; create a new section of KRS Chapter 246 to establish the renewable chemical production tax credit program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB422/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb422.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1210887,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Aaron Thompson.","description":"Honor Dr. Aaron Thompson.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR109/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr109.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1210892,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"AN ACT relating to the designation of the official syrup of Kentucky.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate sweet sorghum syrup as the official syrup of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB413/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb413.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1210896,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"AN ACT relating to student access to sexually explicit material.","description":"Amend KRS 156.675 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to Develop informational materials on the public health risks and potential harms of sexually explicit Internet content; require each public school to distribute the informational materials to parents and guardians beginning with the 2020-2021 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB423/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb423.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1210901,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"AN ACT relating to notice.","description":"Amend KRS 383.195 to provide that in when there is no written contract, or a tenancy at will or by sufferance, the landlord may terminate the tenancy giving seven days' notice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB437/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb437.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1210905,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"AN ACT relating to strengthening the controlled substances collaborative agreement between physicians and advanced practice registered nurses.","description":"Amend KRS 314.042 to add requirements for the Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse's Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances (CAPA-CS).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-19","last_action":"reassigned to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB440/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb440.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1212404,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"AN ACT relating to the Educators Employment Liability Insurance Program, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to establish the Educators Employment Liability Insurance Program for certified employees of public schools; require the Department of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the program; appropriate $7,000,000 for the program for fiscal year 2019-2020; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (6-title) filed","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB508/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb508.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1212408,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"AN ACT relating to hearing officers.","description":"Amend KRS 161.790 to clarify the causes for which a contract of a teacher may be terminated; require an attorney to serve as hearing officer and chairman of the tribunal; remove the lay person from the tribunal; establish selection and training requirements for hearing officers; establish a prehearing conference for motions and mediation; establish tribunal's decision as a recommended order and allow parties to file exceptions to recommended order; allow hearing officer to respond to exceptions by entering original recommended order or an amended order as a final order; limit decisions to upholding or overturning the decision of the superintendent; amend KRS 311.565 to require the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to select a hearing officer from a pool of applicants trained in employment law related to physicians or osteopathic medicine and due process training; require the board to conduct training; require the board to adopt administrative regulations; require the hearing to be conducted by a hearing officer; require the hearing officer to make recommendations to the board.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB490/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb490.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1212413,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"AN ACT relating to funding public libraries and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section in KRS Chapter 173 to allow a local government to levy a special ad valorem tax for the purpose of supporting a public library; establish requirements for levying the tax; establish tax rate cap of fifty cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation; establish requirements for the revenues collected from the tax; establish reporting requirements for the governing board of the public library; require the repeal of one entity's tax levy when a local government entity and taxing district entity both levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of supporting the same public library; require a written agreement between the governing board of the public library and legislative bodies of the local governments before repealing the tax levy; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB477/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb477.html","sponsor":"Jim Duplessis"},
{"bill_id":1212417,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"AN ACT relating to wagering at horse tracks.","description":"Amend KRS 230.3615 and 230.750 to restrict the commission requirements to being on pari-mutuel wagering only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"returned to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB454/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb454.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1212422,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"AN ACT relating to Supreme Court districts.","description":"Amend KRS 21A.010 to move certain counties into different Supreme Court districts; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2021.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB496/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb496.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1212426,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"AN ACT relating to the rural hospital tax credit.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the rural hospital organization donation tax credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the new tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB494/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb494.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1212431,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 164.004 to reorganize the Strategic Committee on Postsecondary Education and rename it the Strategic Committee on Higher Education; amend KRS 164.001, 164.013, and 164.020 to conform; confirm Executive Order 2019-029.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB524/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb524.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1212435,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"AN ACT relating to homeless youth prevention and protection and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to state legislative findings; define terms; create the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection in the Department for Community Based Services; require the office to establish training programs and make periodic reports, establish the Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Advisory Council; allow the administrator of a crisis residential center to convene a multidisciplinary team; establish procedures to be used when a child is taken into custody; create the ending youth homelessness grant program; establish the ending youth homelessness grant fund; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop emergency shelter programs and transitional living programs; require the Department for Community Based Services to create a youth and young adult homeless housing strategic plan and to file reports; create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to require the commissioner of education to track expenditures for transporting homeless students and to file reports; state that the bill may be cited as the Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Act of 2019; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB466/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb466.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1212440,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"AN ACT relating to business entities.","description":"Amend KRS 273.161 to include a definition of limited liability company; amend KRS 273.277 to allow merger of a limited liability company with a domestic corporation; amend KRS 273.293 to allow for merger of limited liability companies; amend KRS 275.345 to allow merger of a nonprofit limited liability company with a domestic nonprofit corporation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 131)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB453/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb453.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1212444,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 161.220 to 161.716 to specify that new nonuniversity members of the Teachers' Retirement System on or after January 1, 2020, shall receive a foundational benefit component, which shall be a traditional defined benefit plan, and a supplemental benefit component which shall be a plan based upon the member's account balance; provide that the cost of the foundational benefit for these new members shall be accessed annually in the actuarial valuation; provide that if the funding level of the foundational benefit component for new nonuniversity members falls below 90%, the TRS board shall make one or more of the following changes to keep employer costs within the statutory fixed rate of 8% for the foundational benefit component: Utilize moneys in the stabilization reserve account from any excess contributions above costs of the new plan components for new nonuniversity members; utilize prospective mandatory employee and employer contributions from the supplemental benefit component; adjust the regular interest rate, benefit factor, age and service requirements to retire, or COLAs for new nonuniversity members only; create a new section of KRS 161.220 to 161.716 to establish the supplemental benefit component for new nonuniversity members who enter TRS on or after January 1, 2020, that pays benefits based upon mandatory employee and employer contributions of 2% of pay, voluntary employee and employer contributions, and interest on the accounts of the 30-year Treasury rate plus 1%; provide for vesting of employer contributions after 5 years; provide that a new nonuniversity member may take a refund, distribution, or annuitize their account balance into a monthly payment based upon assumptions established by the TRS board; amend KRS 161.155 to provide that new nonuniversity TRS members on or after January 1, 2020, shall not have any lump-sum sick leave payments added to their foundational benefit component calculation but may have the payment deposited into the supplemental benefit component; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.220 to establish definitions for the new foundational benefit component and supplemental benefit component for new nonuniversity employees and make technical amendments to conform to a recent court decision; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.540 to specify that new nonuniversity TRS members on or after January 1, 2020, shall contribute 13.75% of pay with 8% going to fund the foundational benefit component, 2% to fund the supplemental benefit component, and 3.75% to fund retiree health benefits; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.550 to specify that the maximum employer contribution rate for new nonuniversity members on or after January 1, 2020, shall be 11.75% with 8% going to fund the foundational benefit component, 2% to fund the supplemental benefit component, and 0.75% to fund retiree health benefits; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.600 to provide that new nonuniversity members on or after January 1, 2020, shall be eligible to retire upon attaining age 55 with 5 years of service; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.620 to provide that new nonuniversity TRS members shall receive a benefit factor of 1.5% up to 2.5% based upon the member's age and years of service; increase the life insurance benefit for new nonuniversity members on or after January 1, 2020, from $2,000 and $5,000 while active and retired respectively to $5,000 and $10,000 respectively; repeal, reenact, and amend or repeal and reenact or amend KRS 61.400, 161.420, 161.470, 161.480, 161.500, 161.507, 161.515, 161.520, 161.522, 161.525, 161.545, 161.5465, 161.547, 161.548, 161.549, 161.568, 161.580, 161.585, 161.590, 161.595, 161.605, 161.612, 161.615, 161.623, 161.630, 161.661, 161.650, 161.700, and 161.714 to make technical and conforming amendments and to conform to a recent court decision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB504/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb504.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1212449,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. William E. Lee.","description":"Honor Dr. William E. Lee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR124/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr124.html","sponsor":"Stan Lee"},
{"bill_id":1212455,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.610 to exclude certain levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood from the presumption that an injury was caused by the introduction of certain substances into the employee's body.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB474/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb474.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1212459,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.020, 186.060, 186A.100, 189.125, 281,735, and 281A.080 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB516/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb516.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1212464,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System board of trustees.","description":"Amend KRS 161.250 and 161.260 to provide that nominations to be placed on the ballot for the seven elected trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System board shall for elections occurring after July 1, 2019, consist of one individual submitted by each of the following organizations: the Kentucky Education Association, the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, the Kentucky School Boards Association, the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators, the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Kentucky Bankers Association; require the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants nominee to be a certified public accountant and require the Kentucky Bankers Association nominee to have financial or banking experience.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"floor amendments (5) and (6-title) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (7) and (8-title) filed to bill","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB525/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb525.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1212468,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.020 to require an employer to pay for medical benefits at the time of injury and thereafter during disability instead of 780 weeks; amend KRS 342.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB469/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb469.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1212473,"bill_number":"HJR138","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the placement of highway signs recognizing Nick Wilson, winner of \"Survivor: David and Goliath.\"","description":"Direct the placement of honorary highway signs for Nick Wilson, winner of \"Survivor: David and Goliath.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR138/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr138.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1212477,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB523/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb523.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1212482,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"AN ACT relating to controlled substances.","description":"Amend KRS 217.186 to allow a pharmacist to dispense naloxone to a person or agency who provides training on the use of naloxone as a part of a harm reduction program; amend KRS 218A.1412 to make a technical correction to clarify that heroin trafficking is not eligible for a Class D felony; amend KRS 507.040 to add the unlawful distribution for remuneration of a Schedule I or II drug where the drug is the proximate cause of death to the elements of manslaughter in the second degree.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 130)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB470/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb470.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1212486,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"AN ACT relating to tax credits.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198A to establish the nonrefundable Kentucky affordable housing credit; allow the credit to be applied to the income and insurance taxes, in an amount related to the amount of federal low-income housing tax credit; limit the total amount of all credits awarded during any year to the greater of 50 percent of the federal low-income housing tax credits awarded on qualified projects or $5,250,000; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow the credit income to be applied to taxes; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the income tax credit; create new sections of KRS Chapter 136 to allow the credit to be applied to insurance tax; order the insurance tax credits; amend KRS 131.190 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB488/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb488.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1212491,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States government to designate a portion of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway as an Interstate spur for Interstate 69.","description":"Urge the designation of a portion of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway as Interstate 69 Spur.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR140/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr140.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1212495,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 154.15-020 to increase the amount of bonding and clarify the form of bonds issued for certain projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB509/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb509.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1212501,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms possession by domestic abusers.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to define \"domestic abuse offense,\" \"domestic violence protective order,\" and \"physical force\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to create the crimes of possession of a firearm by a convicted domestic abuser and possession of a firearm by the subject of a domestic violence protective order; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to require the surrender of firearms by people subject to protective orders or convicted of specified crimes; amend KRS 403.740 and 456.060 to require courts to inform the subject of a domestic violence order or an interpersonal protective order of the firearm possession prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB462/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb462.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1212506,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"AN ACT relating to retirement system employer contribution rates.","description":"Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.550 to require employers to pay the full actuarially required contribution to Teachers' Retirement Systems; provide that for the employer rates payable on or after July 1, 2020, the unfunded liabilities shall be financed with a reduced payroll growth assumption so that by the 2025 valuation the level dollar amortization method is used; to prorate unfunded liability payments to each employer based upon the employer's average share of payroll over fiscal years 2015, 2016, and 2017; provide that employer funding requirements shall be determined using the entry age normal cost method, a five-year asset smoothing method, and assumptions adopted by the TRS board; define \"normal cost\" and \"actuarially accrued unfunded liability contribution,\" and provide that local school districts shall pay 2% of pay towards the costs of new TRS members retirement benefits; amend KRS 161.400 to make conforming amendments; create a new section of KRS 78.510 to 78.852 to provide that CERS employer contribution rates shall not increase by more than 12% per year over the prior fiscal year from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2028; provide that CERS rate increase limit is retroactive to July 1, 2018; include severability clause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB505/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb505.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1212510,"bill_number":"HJR123","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing placement of signs declaring Laurel County as home of the North Laurel County Middle School girls and boys 6th-grade basketball teams, 2019 KBC State Champions.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to place signs honoring the North Laurel Middle School 6th-grade girls and boys basketball teams, 2019 KBC Basketball 6th-Grade State Champions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR123/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr123.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1212515,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB519/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb519.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1212519,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"AN ACT relating to administrative bodies.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 12 to declare legislative policy and intent; require administrative regulations to include statements on why the regulation is necessary and to describe how the administrative regulation is narrowly tailored to avoid unnecessary barriers to market entry in the regulatory impact analysis; allow certain administrative bodies to request administrative services from the Department of Professional Licensure; describe those administrative services and allow the department to charge a reasonable fee; allow administrative bodies to authorize staff to approve or deny license requests; require each administrative body to maintain a register and to issue a yearly report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission; require administrative bodies to provide at least 30 days' notice of license renewal date and to inform those whose licenses have expired within 30 days of expiration; provide immunity from civil action if members of an administrative body act in good faith within the scope of their duties; amend KRS 309.0813, 309.304, 313.020, 319.030, 320.240, 335.320, 335.615, and 312.175 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB475/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb475.html","sponsor":"Susan Westrom"},
{"bill_id":1212524,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 139.680 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB459/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb459.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1212528,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"A RESOLUTION commending and supporting the President of the United States and his decision to secure our borders by declaring a national emergency, and commending and thanking the men and women of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.","description":"Commend and thank the President of the United States for declaring an emergency and protecting the United States border; commend and thank the men and women of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; urge the President and Congress to fund construction of steel barriers and border control impediments along with the strengthening of current border control infrastructure; urge Congress and the President to ensure compliance with and enforcement of federal immigration laws.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR122/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr122.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1212533,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"AN ACT relating to funeral directors.","description":"Amend KRS 316.030 to create an alternate funeral director apprenticeship method that qualifies toward licensure as a funeral director; name the existing method a \"formal\" apprenticeship and the new method an \"informal\" apprenticeship; base the informal apprenticeship on at least 10 consecutive years of prior experience in a Kentucky funeral establishment under the supervision of a licensed funeral director; allow relevant education to substitute for up to two of the 10 years of experience; require an informal apprenticeship applicant to appear before the board, pay a $30 registration fee, and demonstrate sufficient life experience and competency; direct an applicant to file the supervising funeral director's sworn statement that the applicant has worked on salary for an average of 20 hours per week during the required 10 years; enable an applicant to register an informal apprenticeship up to six months before submitting a license application; exempt an informal apprenticeship from the formal apprenticeship semiannual reporting requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB521/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb521.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1212537,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization.","description":"amend KRS 12.020 to add the Division of Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education (FPPSE) and Electrical Division under the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) organization structure; amend KRS 61.315 to transfer the promulgation authority from the Commission on FPPSE to the Commission of Housing, Buildings and Construction; amend KRS 75.400 to reorganize the Commission of FPPSE under DHBC instead of Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS); create a new section of KRS Chapter 95A to transfer KCTCS employees engaged in full-time instruction and support services to the mission of the Commission on FPPSE to the Division of FPPSE within the DHBC, retaining certain employment provisions and requiring participation in the KY Employee Retirement System, granting the Commissioner of the DHBC budgetary and promulgation authority relating to the fire protection personnel standards and education; amend KRS 95A.020 to restructure the Commission of FPPSE within the DHBC not KCTCS and to amend commission membership; amend KRS 95A.040 to remove KCTCS from commission reports, transfer authority from the commission to the Commissioner of the DHBC with consultation from the commission; amend KRS 95A.070 to grant authority of the Commissioner of the DHBC to designate payments and promulgate regulations; amend KRS 95A.240 to transfer authority to the Commission of DHBC from the commission and delete provisions associated with KCTCS; amend KRS 95A.250 to include the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction’s Division of FPPSE to be eligible to receive the annual supplement for employing Kentucky fire and rescue training coordinators; amend KRS 95A.262 to remove expired dates regarding department inoculation costs, transfer authority from the commission of FPPSE to the Commission of DBHC, remove KCTCS references; amend KRS 95A.265 to transfer administration of the safety education fund to the Commission of DBHC from the commission and grant promulgation authority; amend KRS 95A.270, 95A.280, and 95A.290 to remove KCTCS references and transfer authority from the commission to the Commissioner of DBHC; amend KRS 95A.410 to transfer authority of the thermal vision grant program to the Commissioner of DBHC from the commission; amend KRS 95A.510 to remove established by the commission from the administrative regulation requirements; Amend KRS 95A.510 and 95A.560 to transfer authority from the commission to the Commissioner of DBHC; amend KRS 227.205 to add the Division of FPPSE to the organizational structure of the Dept. of Housing, Buildings and Construction; repeal and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 95A and amend KRS 36.250 and 36.270 to make technical corrections; repeal and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 95A and amend KRS 36.255 to transfer authority of the KY Community Crisis Response Board from the Dept. Military Affairs to the Department of Housing, Building and Construction; repeal and reenact KRS 36.260 to a new section of KRS Chapter 95A; repeal KRS 36.265, 95A.050, and 95A.060.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB486/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb486.html","sponsor":"Rob Rothenburger"},
{"bill_id":1212543,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"AN ACT relating to licensing.","description":"Amend KRS 186.041 to clarify eligiblity for a special military license plate; provide for a special military license plate sticker for spouses of veterans; amend KRS 186.416 to clarify proof required for a veteran designation on an operator's license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB497/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb497.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1212548,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"AN ACT relating to the fiduciary and ethical duties of the boards of trustees for the Kentucky Retirement Systems and the Teachers' Retirement System, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.650 to require internal investment staff and investment consultants of the Kentucky Retirement Systems board of trustees (KRS) to follow the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct promulgated by the CFA Institute; require investment managers of KRS to comply with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and all applicable federal statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to investment managers; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 61.655 to reenact the conflict-of-interest provisions adopted under SB 151/EN 2018; amend KRS 161.430 to require internal investment staff and investment consultants of the Teachers Retirement System board of trustees (TRS) to follow the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct promulgated by the CFA Institute, but require investment managers of TRS to comply with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and all applicable federal statutes and rules and regulations applicable to investment managers; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.460 to reenact the conflict-of-interest provisions adopted under SB 151/EN 2018 and make technical changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 072)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB489/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb489.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1212552,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"AN ACT relating to the safe disposal of prescription medications.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 217.905 to 217.919 to require a pharmacist or a pharmacist’s designee to inform persons verbally, in writing, or by posted signage of methods for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired legend drugs anytime a legend drug is dispensed; require a pharmacist or a pharmacist’s designee to make available at no charge a nontoxic composition for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired legend drugs when a legend drug is dispensed; require manufacturers or distributors to enter into consignment reimbursement contracts for inventory; require a practitioner who dispenses a legend drug to inform all persons who receive a prescription about the importance of proper and safe disposal of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs and make available at no charge a nontoxic composition for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired legend drugs; amend KRS 218A.170 to require a pharmacist or a pharmacist’s designee to inform persons verbally, in writing or by posted signage of methods for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired controlled substances anytime a controlled substance is dispensed; require a pharmacist or a pharmacist’s designee to make available at no charge a nontoxic composition for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired controlled substances when a controlled substance is dispensed; require manufacturers or distributors to enter into consignment reimbursement contracts for inventory; require a practitioner who dispenses a controlled substance to inform all persons who receive a prescription about the importance of proper and safe disposal of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs and make available at no charge a nontoxic composition for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired controlled substances; specify that the Medicaid program is not required to provide payment when a practitioner or a pharmacist distributes a nontoxic composition for the sequestration or deactivation and disposal of specified unused, unwanted, or expired legend drugs or controlled substances anytime a legend drug or controlled substance is sold or distributed, and establish penalties for violations of the Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB512/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb512.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1212557,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"AN ACT relating to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services and programs.","description":"Amend KRS 12.500, 210.485, 210.506, 210.509, 214.185, 222.003, 222.271, 222.311, 222.421, 222.430, 222.431, 222.432, 222.433; 222.434, 222.435, 222.441, 222.460, 304.17A-660, 311B.160, 600.020, 610.127, and 620.023, to change \"alcohol and other drug abuse\" to \"substance use disorder\"; amend KRS 202A.0819 and 210.365 to delete the Kentucky Commission on Services and Supports for Individuals with Mental Illness, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Disorders, and Dual Diagnoses; make technical corrections; add the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities; amend KRS 210.400 to correct reference; amend KRS 222.005 to delete the terms \"alcohol and other drug abuse\" and \"juvenile\"; add the term \"substance use disorder\"; amend KRS 222.211 to change \"tobacco addiction\" to \"nicotine dependence\"; change \"alcohol and other drug abuse\" to \"substance use disorder\"; amend KRS 222.221 to change \"alcohol and other drug abuse\" to \"substance use disorder\"; delete requirement to publish list of treatment facilities and services; amend KRS 222.231 and 222.465 to change \"alcohol and other drug abuse\" to \"substance use disorder\"; update references; change narcotic treatment program requirements; repeal KRS 222.001, 210.500, 210.502, 210.504, 210.580.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 128)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB513/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb513.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1212563,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Arlonzo Bryant Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Arlonzo Bryant Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR128/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr128.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1212568,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission and the Finance and Administration Cabinet to work collaboratively to equip men's and women's restrooms with baby changing facilities in the Capitol and Capitol Annex.","description":"Urge the Legislative Research Commission and the Finance and Administration Cabinet to work collaboratively to equip men's and women's restrooms in with baby changing facilities in the Capitol and Capitol Annex.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR128/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr128.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1212572,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR125/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr125.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1212577,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 65.150 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB515/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb515.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1212581,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"AN ACT relating to public schools.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to identify or develop a sexual harassment and abuse awareness and prevention program to be used by local boards of education; require local boards of education to conduct a survey every two years on school climate; require the local board, local district, and schools to use the results of the survey for planning purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB485/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb485.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1212586,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Karla Jean Jones.","description":"Adjourning the Senate in honor of Karla Jean Jones.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR127/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr127.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1212590,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to study the possibility of a light rail system in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study the feasibility of establishing a light rail system in Kentucky; require findings be reported to the Interim Joint Committees on Transportation and on Appropriations and Revenue by December 13, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR132/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr132.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1212595,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"AN ACT relating to the taxation of off-road vehicles.","description":"Amend KRS 131.190 to require information for LRC related to off-road vehicle tax exemptions; amend KRS 132. 010 to define \"off-road vehicle\"; amend KRS 132.200 to include off-road vehicles to be subject to taxation for state purposes only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB480/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb480.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1212600,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"AN ACT relating to school construction.","description":"Amend KRS 162.065 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to include \"construction management-at-risk\" as a project delivery method option for school construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB492/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb492.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1212604,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Aaron Thompson.","description":"Honor Dr. Aaron Thompson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR129/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr129.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1212609,"bill_number":"HJR131","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating Kentucky Route 2565 in Lawrence County in honor and memory of six siblings and World War II veterans, the Preece brothers.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate Kentucky Route 2565 in Lawrence County in honor and memory of WWII Veterans the Preece brothers: William, Hiram, Haskell, Edwin, Rudolph, and James Preece; erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR131/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr131.html","sponsor":"Kathy Hinkle"},
{"bill_id":1212613,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"AN ACT relating to college and career readiness.","description":"Amend KRS 158.6455 to include obtaining a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps certificate along with achieving a score of 40 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery as a measurement of postsecondary readiness in the state accountability system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB503/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb503.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1212618,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Gender Issues in State Government Task Force.","description":"Create the Gender Issues in State Government Task Force to study gender-related policies as well as gender-based bias in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR127/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr127.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1212622,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"AN ACT relating to required Medicaid coverage of services.","description":"Amend KRS 205.560 to require that dental and optometric services provided to eligible recipients ages 21 and over be the same as those provided to eligible children ages 21 and under; establish minimum requirements for dental services provided to all age groups; require coverage of nonemergency medically necessary transportation for eligible recipients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB461/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb461.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1212627,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of David Nickell Huff.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of David Nickell Huff.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR139/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr139.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1212631,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"AN ACT relating to retirement benefit participation for members of the General Assembly and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 6.145 to 6.237 to allow individuals who become members of the General Assembly on or after April 1, 2019, to make a one-time irrevocable election to not participate in the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System for their service to the General Assembly; allow members of the General Assembly who began contributing to the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System prior to April 1, 2019, to make a one-time irrevocable election by December 31, 2019, to discontinue participation in the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System for their service to the General Assembly and receive a refund of accumulated contributions; provide that the election to not participate or discontinue participation in the Legislators' Retirement Plan or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System applies to all future service of the General Assembly; amend KRS 6.505, 61.510, and 61.525 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB457/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb457.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1212636,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 141.023 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts Ch. 196)","last_action_date":"2019-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB458/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb458.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1212642,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jo Nell Carney Lee.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jo Nell Carney Lee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR125/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr125.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1212646,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to bills considered for final passage.","description":"Propose to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require that all bills be made available to the public for at least twenty-four hours before a vote for final passage by the General Assembly beginning with the legislative session of 2021; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB464/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb464.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1212651,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"AN ACT relating to electronic speed enforcement.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms; allow a local government to enact an ordinance to allow an agency to enforce the speed limits on roadways under its jurisdiction through the use of automated speed enforcement devices; require that a civil citation be issued to the owner of a motor vehicle that has been recorded by an automatic speed enforcement device, driving in excess of ten miles per hour over the posted speed limit; establish a civil penalty of $75 for the first offense, $150 for the second offense, and $250 for the third and subsequent offenses; outline that 50% of the civil penalty be retained by the local government and 50% be deposited into the road fund; outline exemption; direct the Administrative Office of the Courts in consultation with the Transportation Cabinet to prescribe a uniform civil citation form; outline defenses the court may consider for civil citations issued by an automatic speed enforcement device; specify that if, after 120 days, a person fails to pay the civil fine, the Transportation Cabinet shall suspend the registration of the vehicle; provide that a violation shall not result in points against the driving record of a driver, be included on a driver record, or be used for motor vehicle insurance purposes; outline requirements for agencies that have installed an automatic speed enforcement device; require notification of the installation of automated speed enforcement devices; require semiannual reports on the number of civil citations issued and the amount of revenue generated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB507/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb507.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1212655,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"AN ACT relating to long-term care.","description":"Amend KRS 216.535 to redefine \"willful interference\" to include destruction of the duties of surveyors and inspectors of long-term care facilities; amend KRS 216.541 to add representatives of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Office of the Inspector General to the classes of cabinet employees protected from willful interference; add a Class A misdemeanor for acts of willful interference; amend KRS 216.565 to add willful interference to the factors for imposing penalties; amend KRS 216.590 to establish training requirements for surveyors and investigators of long-term care facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB481/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb481.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1212660,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"AN ACT relating to prescription drugs.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to define terms; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to annually compile a list of certain prescription drugs deemed to be essential to treating diabetes and a list of such drugs that have been subject to a price increase greater than a certain percentage; require drug manufacturers to annually report to the cabinet certain information related to the cost of manufacturing and marketing such drugs and factors that contributed to a price increase; require pharmacy benefit managers to annually report to the cabinet certain information related to prescription drug rebates for such drugs; exempt such information and data reported by manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers to the cabinet from disclosure pursuant to KRS 61.870 to 61.884; require the cabinet to annually submit to the Legislative Research Commission a report that summarizes the information reported to the cabinet by manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to carry out the new sections; amend KRS 217.990 to establish a penalty for failure to report; amend KRS 304.17A-164 to restrict cost-sharing amounts charged by insurers and pharmacy benefit managers; prohibit insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting a pharmacist's ability to inform patients about and to sell less expensive alternative drugs; and amend KRS 304.17A-505 and 304.17C-030 to require disclosure of information related to drug formularies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB502/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb502.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1212664,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 120.185 to provide for a recount in elections involving members of the General Assembly; amend KRS 120.195 to provide that a recount request for a member of the General Assembly is not grounds for an election contest and can only be obtained under the new provisions of KRS 120.185.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB495/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb495.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1212669,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to establish the procedure for seating members of the General Assembly; create a new section of KRS Chapter 120 to provide for an automatic recount in elections of constitutional officers, members of Congress, and members of the General Assembly when the vote margin is 0.5% or less; amend KRS 120.185 to provide for a recount in elections of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, members of Congress, and members of the General Assembly; amend KRS 120.195, 120.205, and 120.215 to establish the procedures for any election contest involving the Governor and Lieutenant Governor and members of the General Assembly; amend KRS 117.295, 118.775, 120.017, and 120.155 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB522/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb522.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1212673,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"AN ACT relating to the Commonwealth's Educational Laboratory School and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 164.380 to direct Eastern Kentucky University to establish and operate the Commonwealth's Educational Laboratory School; provide funding mechanisms for the school; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for the funding processes; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB500/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb500.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1212678,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"AN ACT relating to the taxation of off-road vehicles.","description":"Amend KRS 132.010 to define \"off-road vehicle\"; amend KRS 132.200 to exempt off-road vehicles held for sale in a retailer's inventory from local property taxation for January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2023; add a purpose statement; require reporting by the Department of Revenue to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue to the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB501/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb501.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1212682,"bill_number":"HJR129","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to erect honorary signs declaring Daviess County as \"The Home of Katie Bouchard, Miss Kentucky 2018.\"","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to place signage on Kentucky Route 54 declaring Daviess County as the Home of Katie Bouchard, Miss Kentucky 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR129/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr129.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1212687,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB518/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb518.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1212692,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"AN ACT relating to trespass.","description":"Amend KRS 381.230 to allow an owner or lessee of residential real property to maintain an action to prevent or restrain any trespass on the property; require the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop and distribute to circuit clerks' offices specific forms related to trespass.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB478/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb478.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1212696,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"AN ACT relating to custody orders.","description":"Amend KRS 403.330 to set minimum requirements for parenting coordinators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB491/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb491.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1212701,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"AN ACT relating to guardianship.","description":"Amend KRS 210.290 to create the guardianship trust fund in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require unclaimed funds of wards to be transferred to the fund; set requirements for expenditure of the funds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch.129)","last_action_date":"2019-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB479/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb479.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1212705,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging local communities in Kentucky to establish Complete Count Committees in order to localize Census efforts.","description":"Urge local communities in Kentucky to establish Complete Count Committees in order to localize Census efforts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-03-25","last_action":"signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 87)","last_action_date":"2019-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR137/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr137.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1212710,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky's electronic system for monitoring controlled substances.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.202 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish secure connections between Kentucky's electronic system for monitoring controlled substances and a prescribing or dispensing health care practitioner’s electronic health recordkeeping system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB506/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb506.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1212716,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"AN ACT relating to venue.","description":"Amend KRS 5.005 to remove exclusive jurisdiction for legislative redistricting from Franklin Circuit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB455/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb455.html","sponsor":"Joseph Fischer"},
{"bill_id":1212721,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"AN ACT related to supported decision making.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A related to supported decision making; establish definitions; establish conditions when a person can and cannot be part of supported decision making; establish requirements of the persons involved in supported decision making; and require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations related to supported decision making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB473/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb473.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1212725,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR126/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr126.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1212730,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR133/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr133.html","sponsor":"Thomas Burch"},
{"bill_id":1212736,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"AN ACT relating to long-term-care facilities.","description":"Amend KRS 216.525 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Health and Family Services (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB471/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb471.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1212740,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"AN ACT relating to consolidated emergency services districts and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 65 to provide definitions for the Act; establish procedures for the establishment of a consolidated emergency services district; establish the board of trustees of the district, county judge/executive, certain mayors dependent upon county size, and elected members; provide formula for determining the number of elected members, qualifications of elected members, terms, non-partisan elections, nomination procedures, removal, and district apportionment requirements; establish officers of the district; establish compensation of officers, $100 per day for officers by virtue of office, elected members compensated pursuant to KRS 64.527; establish quorum of board; establish advisory committee, number, qualifications of appointees, duties of committee and compensation of members; establish the powers and duties of the board; authorize the levy of an ad valorem tax not to exceed $0.20 per $100 valuation, allow for ballot question for expanded taxation for additional services to be provided, and provide that the additional tax may be either an ad valorem or occupational license tax; allow the board to levy an insurance premium tax; allow the board to levy an occupation and license tax; assert that upon creation of a district, the board assumes all duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of former departments or districts, former jurisdictions to be special taxing districts until indebted ness is relieved; establish the duties of the executive director; require that if a majority of the merging departments or districts had been participants in CERS that the board shall apply for CERS membership, if only a minority were participants the board may apply for membership; amend KRS 65.180 to include consolidated emergency services district in list of \"taxing districts\"; amend KRS 68.180 to grant districts in counties over 300,000 the power to levy a license and occupation tax; amend KRS 68.197 to grant districts in counties over 30,000 the power to levy a license and occupation tax; amend KRS 78.530 to allow for any districts, not all to be excluded from the provisions; amend KRS 91A.080 to include consolidated emergency services districts; amend KRS 118.305 to place elected trustees on ballot; amend KRS 118.315 to include nominating petitions for elected trustees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB493/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb493.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1212745,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Norman W. Lawson, Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR124/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr124.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1212749,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"AN ACT relating to school district mergers.","description":"Amend KRS 160.020 to require a merger of a county school district and an independent school district in the same county when the combined enrollment is less than 1,000 students; require the merged district to levy the lower general tax rate of the two districts; require the school boards of the two districts to determine the treatment of other taxes; amend KRS 160.470 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB460/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb460.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1212754,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"AN ACT relating to assistance dogs.","description":"Amend KRS 258.500 to prohibit the misrepresentation of assistance dogs; allow peace officers to investigate; amend KRS 258.991 to conform and remove outdated references.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB450/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb450.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1212758,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"AN ACT relating to the certified rehabilitation tax credit cap.","description":"Amend KRS 171.396 to expand the certified rehabilitation tax credit cap to $30 million annually instead of the current tax credit cap of $5 million annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB456/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb456.html","sponsor":"Tommy Turner"},
{"bill_id":1212763,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"AN ACT relating to check cashing.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to establish definitions for \"bank,\" \"check,\" \"payable on demand,\" and \"presentment\"; require banks to cash, free of charge, any check payable at the bank or drawn on an account held at the bank by the end of the day on which the check is presented to the bank; establish conditions for meeting requirements of section; establish penalties for violating section; establish when a bank may refuse payment on a check; permit a bank to cash a check that is not payable at the bank or drawn on an account held at the bank if the bank does not charge a fee in excess of $4; create a new section of Subtitle 2 of Chapter 286 to require compliance with Act by every person regulated under Chapter 286; require commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to exercise powers to enforce compliance with Act; amend KRS 286.9-100 to cap check cashing service fee at $4; amend KRS 355.3-102 and 355.4-102 to conform with requirements of Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB452/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb452.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1212767,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"AN ACT relating to election districts.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 5 to establish the Legislative Advisory Reapportionment and Redistricting Commission; require each of the eleven members to be appointed with at least one member appointed from each of Kentucky's congressional districts; prior to appointment, members must meet certain conditions; members are to be appointed by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, minority leadership in the House, minority leadership in the Senate, and the Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court or his or her designee; set terms of office at four years; require appointments to be made by July 1, 2020, and thereafter for each subsequent decennial year; establish powers and duties of the commission; require the commission to develop proposals for the reapportionment and redistricting of state legislative districts, congressional districts, and, when called upon to do so, Supreme Court districts; require the commission to submit its proposals to the Legislative Research Commission, which shall refer the proposals to the Interim Joint Committee on State Government; allow the General Assembly to enact or reject the proposals, but not alter or amend them; provide that if the General Assembly does not enact the proposals, the proposals are to return to the commission with recommendation's then a new set of proposals must be submitted to the General Assembly for consideration; the commission must submit proposals to the General Assembly at least three times before the General Assembly is able to enact its own reapportionment and redistricting legislation without the commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB482/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb482.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1212772,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"AN ACT relating to area development districts.","description":"Amend KRS 147A.004 to establish a formula for distribution of funds through the Joint Funding Administration Program; require the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government to study and make recommendations related to the area development districts and the Department for Local Government.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB476/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb476.html","sponsor":"Jim Duplessis"},
{"bill_id":1212778,"bill_number":"HJR130","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of a Kentucky Route 144 in Daviess County in honor and memory of Lance Corporal Michael Wayne Simon.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 144 in honor and memory of Lance Corporal Michael Wayne Simon and erect signage denoting this designation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR130/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr130.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1212782,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 141.020 to apply graduated rate brackets to the net income of individual taxpayers; amend KRS 141.040 to apply graduated rate brackets to the net income of corporations; establish a short title of \"Kentucky Taxpayer Fairness Act.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB487/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb487.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1212787,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"AN ACT amending the 2018-2020 State/Executive Branch Budget and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend the 2018-2020 State/Executive Branch Budget to stipulate that the salary of the Chief Information Officer not exceed the salary of the highest-paid Chief Information Officer of the states contiguous to Kentucky; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB499/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb499.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1212791,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans' cemeteries.","description":"Amend KRS 40.315 to allow the burial of veterans and their kin of the United States Armed Forces in the state veterans' cemeteries providing they have a connection to Kentucky.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB483/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb483.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1212796,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 116.0452 to allow an electronic transmission of voter registration to be deemed timely if received online by the county clerk's office by 11:59 p.m. local time; make technical corrections; amend KRS 117.035 to require the sheriff to recommend a deputy sheriff as a temporary replacement, in his or her position on the county board of elections, during any year the sheriff is a candidate or otherwise unavailable; allow for incapacitation or unavailability as a means for a sheriff to excuse himself or herself from service on the county board of elections; make technical corrections; amend KRS 117.077 to permit qualified voters who have a medical emergency the ability to vote in-person absentee; amend KRS 117.085 to allow the means for request of a mail-in absentee ballot to be at the option of the voter; allow the county clerk the ability to transmit an application for a mail-in absentee ballot by facsimile or electronic mail; allow a qualified voter the ability to return to the county clerk a completed mail-in absentee ballot application by mail, electronic mail, facsimile, or in person, at the option of the voter; increase the deadline for a qualified voter to present his or her completed application for a mail-in absentee ballot from 7 days to 14 days; give any qualified voter who has applied for, but who has not yet voted by means of, his or her mail-in absentee ballot the ability to vote in-person absentee or to vote on election day; make technical corrections; amend KRS 117.145 to increase the days from 15 to 45 in which the county clerk shall print and ready ballot labels for each candidate in a special election; amend KRS 117.265 to increase from 28 to 49 days before an election the deadline by which a declaration of intent must be filed to be a write-in candidate for a special election; repeal KRS 117.075, which establishes the ability to apply for a mail-in absentee ballot for those persons who, on account of age, disability, or illness, are not able to appear at the polls on election day; amend KRS 116.065, 117.0851, 117.088, and 117A.060 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB510/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb510.html","sponsor":"Regina Huff"},
{"bill_id":1212800,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"AN ACT relating to the funding of transportation and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 138.210 to set the average wholesale floor price at $2.90; amend KRS 138.220 to increase the supplemental tax on gasoline and special fuels by increasing the existing rate from five cents per gallon (cpg) on gasoline and two cpg on special fuels to eight and a half cpg for both and setting that as the minimum rate; subject the supplemental tax to annual adjustment; require annual notification to motor fuel dealers of the adjusted rate of supplemental tax for each upcoming fiscal year and annual notification to county clerks of the adjusted rate of highway user fees for electric; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to provide a mechanism for annual adjustment of the supplemental motor fuel tax based on changes in the National Highway Construction Cost Index 2.0; allow the supplemental tax to increase or decrease no more than 10 percent from one year to the next, subject to the statutory minimum; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to establish a base highway user fee for nonhybrid electric vehicles; require the fee to be adjusted with any increase or decrease in the gasoline tax established in KRS 138.228 and Section 3 of the Act; establish an annual highway preservation fee of $5-$20 on all noncommercial vehicles based on the EPA mileage rating of the make model and year of the vehicle; require collection of both fees at the time of registration; require that both fees collected under this section be transferred to the road fund; amend KRS 186.010 to define \"nonhybrid electric vehicle\"; amend KRS 186.018 to increase the fee for a driving history record from $3 dollars to $6 dollars; amend KRS 186.020 to eliminate the requirement to present a vehicle's registration receipt when renewing the vehicle registration and allow mail or online registration renewal with no additional fee; amend KRS 186.040 to eliminate the $30 county clerk fee for motor carrier registrations on vehicles in excess of 44,000 pounds; increase the county clerk fee for motor vehicle registrations from $6 to $7; amend KRS 186.050 to increase to state fee for motor vehicle registrations from $11.50 to $22; require payment of the highway user fees for electric vehicles and the highway preservation fees at the time of registration or renewal; provide for the $10 late charge for vehicle registrations not renewed within 30 days of expiration; make technical correction; amend KRS 186.162, 186.164, 186.180, and 186.240 to conform; amend KRS 186.440, 186.450, and 186.531 to consolidate fees for driver license reinstatement, set reinstatement fee at $100, provide for distribution of funds, and provide for exceptions; amend KRS 281A.150 to increase reinstatement fees for suspended CDLs from $50 to $100; amend KRS 186A.130 and 186A.245 to set the fee for an initial title at $25, the fee for a duplicate or replacement title at $10, and the fee for a speed title at $40, and adjust the distribution of fees between the Cabinet and the county clerk; amend KRS 189.574 to increase to fee for state traffic school from $15 to $50; amend KRS 189.270 to increase fees for various overweight and overdimensional permits; create a new section of KRS Chapter 174 to create the multimodal transportation fund, specify allowable uses for moneys in the fund, and appropriate funds for those purposes; amend KRS 177.320 and 177.365, regarding allocation of a portion of fuel tax revenue to county road aid funds and municipal road aid funds, to change the revenue-sharing formula on the portion of fuel tax revenue available for revenue sharing which exceeds $760 million in any year from 18.3% to counties and 7.7% to cities to 13% for each fund; Sections 1 to 3, 23, and 24 EFFECTIVE July 1, 2019; Sections 4, 5, and 7 to 17 of the Act are EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB517/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb517.html","sponsor":"John Sims"},
{"bill_id":1212805,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"A RESOLUTION designating March 7, 2019, as Police Awareness Day.","description":"Designate March 7, 2019, as Police Awareness Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR134/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr134.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1212809,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"AN ACT relating to pretrial release.","description":"Amend KRS 431.066 to limit the use of monetary bail to certain high-risk defendants and provide pretrial release conditions for defendants based on risk levels and charge types; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish a preventative detention hearing process for high-risk defendants and define the limited circumstances in which unsecured bail can be imposed; create new section of KRS Chapter 431 to require statistical reporting on bail decisions; amend various statutes to conform; repeal KRS 431.021, 431.530, 431.531, 431.532, 431.535, and 431.540; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB467/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb467.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1212814,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.120 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB514/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb514.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1212818,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to define \"assault weapon\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon by a person under 21 years of age unless the person is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a law enforcement officer; prohibit sale or transfer of an assualt weapon to a person under 21 years of age; create penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB463/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb463.html","sponsor":"Chris Harris"},
{"bill_id":1212823,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Billy Ray Day.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Billy Ray Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR126/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr126.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1212829,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to bills considered for final passage.","description":"Propose to amend Section 46 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require that all bills be made available to the public for at least twenty-four hours before a vote for final passage by the General Assembly beginning with the legislative session of 2021; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB451/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb451.html","sponsor":"Charles Booker"},
{"bill_id":1212833,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation infrastructure and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 177.030, relating to the state accepting donations in aid of the construction or maintenance of roads, to include corporations; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB520/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb520.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1212838,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"AN ACT relating to the humane treatment of animals.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require owners of animals kept predominantly outdoors to provide adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care; provide that an animal control shall seize an animal not given care up to specified standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Tourism & Outdoor Recreation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB472/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb472.html","sponsor":"Terri Branham Clark"},
{"bill_id":1212842,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"AN ACT relating to resources for local development.","description":"Amend KRS 91A.400 to define \"base restaurant tax receipts\" and \"merged governments\"; grant any city or merged government the right to levy a restaurant tax, subject to certain limitations; allow cities and merged governments levying a restaurant tax after the effective date to distribute at least 25% of revenues generated to the tourist and convention commission, the remainder to be used to create or support infrastructure supporting tourism; make provisions for cities that levied the restaurant tax prior to the effective date to distribute restaurant tax revenues; establish passage and accounting procedures for the levying of the restaurant tax; deal with surpluses; permit uses of unexpended funds; prohibit the subsidy of any private concern; create an offset for restaurants that have both a city and a merged government levying the tax; exempt restaurants subject to the tax from certain local occupational license taxes; mandate that any new tax or rate take effect at the beginning of any calendar month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB511/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb511.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
{"bill_id":1212847,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"AN ACT relating to licensed occupations.","description":"Amend KRS 322.030 to clarify that a licensed architect may engage in the practice of engineering incidental to the practice of architecture; allow the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to promulgate administrative regulations that define aspects of a building that are not considered incidental to the practice of architecture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB498/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb498.html","sponsor":"Tim Moore"},
{"bill_id":1212851,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"A RESOLUTION condemning the passage of the \"Reproductive Health Act\" by the New York State Assembly.","description":"Condemn the passage of the \"Reproductive Health Act\" by the New York State Assembly.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR135/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr135.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1212856,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"AN ACT relating to public assistance recipients.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 205.010 to 205.310 to require the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program to allocate federal funds in a specified manner based on a percentage formula; create a new section of KRS 205.010 to 205.310 to establish definitions for \"able-bodied working-age adult\" and \"community engagement\" and establish work and community engagement requirements for food stamps beneficiaries; create a new section of KRS 205.510 to 205.560 to establish definitions for \"able-bodied working-age adult\" and \"community engagement\" and establish work and community engagement requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require photo IDs on all welfare benefit cards; require that an existing recipient be issued a new card at renewal; establish a procedure by which an individual may be designated to purchase qualifying items temporarily; amend KRS 205.200 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to implement a substance abuse screening program for applicants and recipients of public assistance who have a felony or misdemeanor history of substance abuse; permit the cabinet to design the program and utilize testing of blood or urine or other reliable methods of substance abuse detection; state conditions under which an adult person is ineligible for public assistance; require testing as a requirement before the receipt of public assistance and once each subsequent year; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations governing the program and testing, including requirements that applicants pay for all substance abuse screening costs and receive a reimbursement if the test is passed; grant the right to additional screenings for applicants who fail a test; require both parents in two-parent families to comply with screening requirements if both parents have a felony or misdemeanor history of substance abuse; require that an individual who fails a test receive a list of licensed substance abuse treatment providers in his or her area; require passage of a drug test before receiving benefits; permit parents or guardians who fail a test to designate another individual to receive benefits for the parent's minor children; require designated individuals to pass substance abuse screenings; create a 60-day grace period to enter a treatment program after the initial positive test; require individuals to pay for a test at the end of the 60-day grace period; provide that if they pass that test, they must pass two additional randomized testings during the next 24 months, or if an individual tests positive after the 60-day grace period, he or she must show evidence of having entered a substance abuse treatment program within 14 days, during which time, benefits may be suspended and only be payable for the benefit of any children in that recipient's home; amend KRS 205.520, to establish new duties for the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services related to the Medical Assistance Act; amend KRS 13B.020 to exempt the food stamps program from certain administrative hearings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Health and Family Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB3/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb3.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1212860,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"AN ACT relating to food products and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 217.136 to require the cabinet to further clarify which food products are subject to the definition of home-based processor, as defined in KRS 217.015(56); amend KRS 217.137 to require the cabinet to further clarify which food products are subject to the definition of home-based microprocessor, as defined in KRS 217.015(57).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (KY Acts ch. 181)","last_action_date":"2019-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB468/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hb468.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1212865,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming March 6, 2019, to be Disability Awareness Day in Kentucky.","description":"Proclaiming March 6, 2019, to be Disability Awareness Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-20","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR136/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr136.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1214034,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to consider all costs related to the importation of coal for electricity generation.","description":"Urge the Public Service Commission to consider all costs related to the importation of coal for electricity generation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"3rd reading, passed 99-1","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR144/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr144.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1214094,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"A RESOLUTION designating May 1, 2019, as Vaping Awareness Day.","description":"Proclaim May 1, 2019, as Vaping Awareness Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR132/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr132.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1214154,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Donald L. Hall upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Dr. Donald L. Hall upon the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR131/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr131.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1214212,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Congressional Delegation and Donald Trump, President of the United States, to enact measures to ensure a level playing field for foreign and domestic hardwood producers and manufacturers.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Congressional Delegation and President Donald Trump to create a level playing field for domestic and foreign hardwood producers and manufacturers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR143/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr143.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1214272,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2019, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.","description":"Recognize March 2, 2019, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR141/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr141.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1214333,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring East Carter High School for being one of the first schools to achieve recognition as a Unified Champion School.","description":"Honor East Carter High School for being one of the first schools to achieve recognition as a Unified Champion School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR130/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr130.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1214391,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring East Carter High School for being one of the first schools to achieve recognition as a Unified Champion School.","description":"Honor East Carter High School for being one of the first schools to achieve recognition as a Unified Champion School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR142/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr142.html","sponsor":"Kathy Hinkle"},
{"bill_id":1215221,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2019, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.","description":"Recognize March 2, 2019, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR133/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr133.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1215252,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the centennial celebration of Junior Achievement.","description":"Honor the centennial celebration of Junior Achievement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR134/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr134.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1215281,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the anniversary of the March 2, 2012, tornadoes that hit the Commonwealth.","description":"Recognize the anniversary of the March 2, 2012 tornadoes that hit the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR146/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr146.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1215315,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Wilma Cooper Chambers.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Wilma Cooper Chambers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR147/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr147.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
{"bill_id":1215346,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.","description":"Recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-22","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR145/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr145.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1217063,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Louisville chef Dallas McGarity for winning Food Network's Chopped.","description":"Honor Louisville chef Dallas McGarity for winning Food Network's Chopped.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR137/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr137.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1217072,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2019, as Housing and Building Industry Day and adjourning in honor of the Home Builders and Building Industry Associations in Kentucky and the Home Builders Association of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 27, 2019, as Housing and Building Industry Day and adjourn in honor of the Home Builders and Building Industry Associations in Kentucky and the Home Builders Association of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR151/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr151.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1217084,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2019, as Housing and Building Industry Day and adjourning in honor of the Home Builders and Building Industry Associations in Kentucky and the Home Builders Association of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 27, 2019, as Housing and Building Industry Day and adjourn in honor of the Home Builders and Building Industry Associations in Kentucky and the Home Builders Association of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR140/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr140.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1217096,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to establish an Office of Intermodal and Freight Rail Advocacy.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to establish an Office of Intermodal and Freight Rail Advocacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR148/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr148.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1217107,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Robert William Collett Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Robert William Collett Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR135/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr135.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1217118,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House in honor and loving memory of Petty Officer Second Class Clayborn Willis Ashby, Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Petty Officer Second Class Clayborn Willis Ashby, Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR154/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr154.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1217130,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in loving memory of Dawson Moore and honoring all those children in the Commonwealth currently battling pediatric cancers.","description":"Adjourn in loving memory of Dawson Moore and honor all those children in the Commonwealth currently battling pediatric cancers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR149/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr149.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1217141,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Wilma Cooper Chambers.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Wilma Cooper Chambers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR138/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr138.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1217154,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association.","description":"Honor the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR152/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr152.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1217166,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring The Honorable Beverly Denise Chester-Burton, Ed.S.","description":"Honor The Honorable Beverly Denise Chester-Burton, Ed.S.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR136/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr136.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1217177,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring The Honorable Beverly Denise Chester-Burton, Ed.S.","description":"Honor The Honorable Beverly Denise Chester-Burton, Ed.S.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR153/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr153.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1217188,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Edward W. Wright.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Edward W. Wright.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR150/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr150.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1217200,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Delories Faye Bradford.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Delories Faye Bradford.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR139/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr139.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1217212,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Cabinet for Education and Workforce Development to establish reasonable, consistent standards for training providers who receive funds from the federal Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act funds for job training.","description":"Urge the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to establish reasonable, consistent standards for training providers in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act before approval is given to a provider to be on the Kentucky Eligible Training Provider List and post graduation and job placement rates of training providers on its Web site by July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, so the information is available to all participants and the general public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-02-25","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR155/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr155.html","sponsor":"Susan Westrom"},
{"bill_id":1221841,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Richmond Mayor Rev. Robert Blythe.","description":"Honor Richmond Mayor Rev. Robert Blythe.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR142/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr142.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1221855,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as Women's History Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March as Women's History Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR161/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr161.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1221870,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Anthony Joe Phelps.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Anthony Joe Phelps.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR157/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr157.html","sponsor":"Jeffery Donohue"},
{"bill_id":1221886,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Alma Lopez.","description":"Honor Alma Lopez.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR159/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr159.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1221901,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the centennial celebration of Junior Achievement.","description":"Honor the centennial celebration of Junior Achievement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR158/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr158.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1221915,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Transportation Cabinet to resume construction on the Kentucky Route 680 extension from Harold to Minnie in Floyd County.","description":"Urge the Transportation Cabinet to resume construction on the Kentucky Route 680 extension from Harold to Minnie in Floyd County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR160/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr160.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1221931,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Food and Drug Administration of the federal government to implement marketing restrictions and other protective measures to protect children and young adults from the dangers of vaping.","description":"Urge the United States Food and Drug Administration to implement marketing restrictions on e-cigarettes and to stop the sales of all flavored e-cigarette products that have not been subject to public health review by the United States Food and Drug Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-02-26","last_action":"to Health & Welfare (S)","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Health and Welfare","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR143/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr143.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1221946,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of, and high-quality care administered by, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and declaring February 27, 2019, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Honor the service of, and high-quality care administered by, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and declare February 27, 2019, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR156/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr156.html","sponsor":"Russell Webber"},
{"bill_id":1221962,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Molly True.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Molly True.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-02-27","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR141/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr141.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1223487,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of James \"Jimmie\" Whitlock, Sr.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of James \"Jimmie\" Whitlock, Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR146/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr146.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1223514,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Union County High School wrestling team upon winning the KASHA state championship.","description":"Honor the Union County High School wrestling team upon winning the KHSAA state chapionship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR145/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr145.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1223542,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"A RESOLUTION remembering Staff Sergeant John W. Kannapel and the circumstances surrounding his crew that was lost on a mission in the Pacific Theater in World War II.","description":"Remember Staff Sergeant John W. Kannapel and the circumstances surrounding his crew that was lost on a mission in the Pacific Theater in World War II.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR163/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr163.html","sponsor":"Dean Schamore"},
{"bill_id":1223571,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Anastasius \"Andy\" Latkovski.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Anastasias \"Andy\" Latkovski.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR164/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr164.html","sponsor":"Joni Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1223598,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 20th anniversary of the nation's first successful hand transplant at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.","description":"Recognize the 20th anniversary of the nation's first successful hand transplant at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR162/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr162.html","sponsor":"Jerry Miller"},
{"bill_id":1223626,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Triple Crown winner Justify's breeder, John Gunther, and his daughter, Tanya.","description":"Honor Triple Crown winner Justify's breeder, John Gunther, and his daughter, Tanya.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR147/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr147.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1223655,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2019, as Donate Life Kentucky Day.","description":"Recognize March 5, 2019, as Donate Life Kentucky Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR144/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr144.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1223683,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Louis Dixon Scott.","description":"Honor the life and achievements of Louis Dixon Scott.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR148/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr148.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1227209,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Mike Smith in recognition of his service as President of the Kentucky Optometric Association.","description":"Honor Dr. Mike Smith in recognition of his service as President of the Kentucky Optometric Association.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-02-28","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR152/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr152.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1227226,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Alan Courtney \"Chief\" Guild Sr.","description":"Honor Alan Courtney \"Chief\" Guild Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR167/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr167.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1227243,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Triple Crown winner Justify and his team.","description":"Honor Triple Crown winner Justify and his team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR151/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr151.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1227260,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Elexene \"Zenie\" Cox.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Elexene \"Zenie\" Cox","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR153/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr153.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1227277,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION requesting the Education Professional Standards Board to conduct a study on the vocational teacher rank system.","description":"Request that the Education Professional Standards Board conduct a study on a uniform vocational teacher ranking system and submit a report with recommendations to the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"received in House","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR149/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr149.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1227293,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring John William \"PawPaw\" Spencer.","description":"Honor John William \"PawPaw\" Spencer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR166/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr166.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1227310,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Sandra Gray upon the occasion of her retirement as President of Asbury University.","description":"Honor Dr. Sandra Gray upon the occasion of her retirement as President of Asbury University.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR165/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr165.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1227327,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as Irish American Heritage Month for Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March as Irish American Heritage Month for Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR168/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr168.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1227344,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March as Irish American Heritage Month for Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March as Irish American Heritage Month for Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR150/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr150.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1228044,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to examine Kentucky's recent response to the hepatitis A outbreak and make recommendations to make future responses to outbreaks more effective.","description":"Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to examine Kentucky's recent response to the hepatitis A outbreak and make recommendations to make future responses to outbreaks more effective.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"received in House","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR154/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr154.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1228081,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"A RESOLUTION urging a comprehensive study of and subsequent plan to deal with the growing blockchain technology.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to work with state and federal officials and study the issue of blockchain technology.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR171/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr171.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1228116,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the West Jessamine High School bowling team upon winning the 2019 KHSAA Bowling State Championship.","description":"Honor the West Jessamine High School bowling team upon winning the 2019 KHSAA State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR169/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr169.html","sponsor":"Russ Meyer"},
{"bill_id":1228156,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Mike Smith in recognition of his service as President of the Kentucky Optometric Association.","description":"Honor Dr. Mike Smith in recognition of his service as President of the Kentucky Optometric Association.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-03-01","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR170/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr170.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1229605,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Josephine Knight Phillips.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Josephine Knight Phillips.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR155/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr155.html","sponsor":"Tom Buford"},
{"bill_id":1229618,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the many 4-H members who have traveled to the seat of state government from throughout Kentucky to take part in a multitude of civic, public policy, and educational activities as a part of the Kentucky 4-H: A Capitol Experience.","description":"Recognize and honor the hundreds of young people from throughout the state who are participating in Kentucky 4-H: A Capitol Experience.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR172/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr172.html","sponsor":"Wilson Stone"},
{"bill_id":1229628,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Don Moore Automotive on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"Honor Don Moore Automotive on the auspicious occasion of its 100th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR173/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr173.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1229641,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Shelby County High School construction team upon winning first place in the Secondary Degree Programs Construction Management Category of the National Association of Home Builders Student Competition.","description":"Honor the Shelby County High School construction team upon winning first place in the Secondary Degree Programs Construction Management Category of the National Association of Home Builders Student Competition.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR157/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr157.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1229653,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to sign the Appalachian Sky Executive Order.","description":"Urge the President to sign the Appalachian Sky Executive Order.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-04","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR175/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr175.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1229666,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Jim \"JC\" Hall.","description":"Adjourn in honor of Jim \"JC\" Hall.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR174/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr174.html","sponsor":"Rick Rand"},
{"bill_id":1229677,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of 2018-2019 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Michael Smith.","description":"Adjourn in honor of 2018-2019 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Michael Smith.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR156/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr156.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1230610,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2019, as Donate Life Kentucky Day.","description":"Recognize March 5, 2019, as Donate Life Kentucky Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR176/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr176.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1230640,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ethel M. Wright on the occasion of her 90th birthday.","description":"Honor Ethel Wright on the occasion of her 90th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR177/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr177.html","sponsor":"Dennis Keene"},
{"bill_id":1230671,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the many 4-H members who have traveled to the seat of state government from throughout Kentucky to take part in a multitude of civic, public policy, and educational activities as a part of the Kentucky 4-H: A Capitol Experience.","description":"Honor and recognize the hundreds of young people from throughout the state who are participating in Kentucky 4-H: A Capitol Experience.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR158/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr158.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1230703,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to sign the Appalachian Sky Executive Order.","description":"Urge the President to sign the Appalachian Sky Executive Order.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR159/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr159.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1230734,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring James Lewis upon his retirement as Leslie County Clerk.","description":"Honor James Lewis upon his retirement as Leslie County Clerk.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR161/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr161.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1230765,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2019 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize March 2019 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR162/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr162.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1230794,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Cathy Goble Gullett.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Cathy Goble Gullett.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR160/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr160.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1232531,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service and sacrifice of six siblings and World War II veterans, the Preece brothers.","description":"Honor the service and sacrifice of six siblings and World War II veterans, the Preece brothers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR181/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr181.html","sponsor":"Kathy Hinkle"},
{"bill_id":1232535,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of 2018-2019 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Michael Smith.","description":"Adjourn in honor of 2018-2019 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Michael Smith.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR179/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr179.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1232542,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Lexington Christian Academy girls' golf team.","description":"Honor the Lexington Christian Academy girls' golf team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR183/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr183.html","sponsor":"Stan Lee"},
{"bill_id":1232546,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Boys and Girls Club of Kentucky Youth of the Year candidates.","description":"Honor the Boys and Girls Club of Kentucky Youth of the Year Candidates.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR182/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr182.html","sponsor":"Steve Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":1232552,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Career and Technical Education Task Force.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Career and Technical Education Task Force to study career and technical education; require findings and recommendations to be reported by December 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-06","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR178/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr178.html","sponsor":"Ed Massey"},
{"bill_id":1232557,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Lloyd Hensley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Lloyd Hensley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR163/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr163.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1232563,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Gerard Gerhard.","description":"Recognize Gerard Gerhard.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR164/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr164.html","sponsor":"Alice Kerr"},
{"bill_id":1232567,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"A RESOLUTION observing Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Kentucky and honoring Vietnam veterans for their courage and sacrifice while serving our great nation.","description":"Observe Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and honor vietnam veterans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR180/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr180.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1232571,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring September 18 as Farmer Suicide Prevention Day in the Commonwealth.","description":"Set aside a Farmer Suicide Prevention Day in Kentucky; address approaches to farmer stress issues.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR184/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr184.html","sponsor":"Brandon Reed"},
{"bill_id":1234358,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring March 12, 2019, Live United Day in Kentucky.","description":"Declare March 12, 2019, Live United Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR186/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr186.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1234374,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Contest as the Official State Championship Tobacco Cutting Contest of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize the Garrd County Tobacco Cutting Contest as the Official Tobacco Cutting Contest of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR193/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr193.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1234391,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of Joel Feldman and the Kentucky Justice Association, and recognizing April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.","description":"Acknowledge the contributions of Joel Feldman and the Kentucky Justice Association, and recognize April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR189/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr189.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1234407,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2019 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize March 2019 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR190/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr190.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1234424,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of James Archambeault.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James Archambeault.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR185/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr185.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1234440,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair.","description":"Honor the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR187/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr187.html","sponsor":"Mary Marzian"},
{"bill_id":1234455,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Union County High School wrestling team upon winning the KHSAA state championship.","description":"Honor the Union County High School wrestling team upon winning the KHSAA state chapionship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR191/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr191.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1234475,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of Greenwell Chisholm Printing Company.","description":"Honor the 100th anniversary of Greenwell Chisholm Printing Company.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR194/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr194.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1234491,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former Kentucky State Senator Joe Lane Travis.","description":"Adjourn in honor of former Kentucky State Senator Joe Lane Travis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR165/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr165.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1234507,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the creation of a task force to assist Kentucky tobacco farmers in transitioning to industrial hemp production.","description":"Encourage the creation of a task force to assist Kentucky tobacco farmers in transitioning to industrial hemp production.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR166/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr166.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1234523,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Renfro Valley Entertainment Center upon the occasion of its 80th anniversary.","description":"Honor Renfro Valley Entertainment Center upon the occasion of its 80th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR192/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr192.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1234540,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Bridgett Ann Howard, designating October 12 as Pressure Sore Awareness Day, and urging all Kentuckians to remember the regulatory penalties in her memory.","description":"Honor Bridgett Ann Howard, designate October 12 as Pressure Sore Awareness Day, and urge all Kentuckians to remember the regulatory penalties in her memory.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR188/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr188.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1238040,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Trinity High School basketball team upon winning the KHSAA State Championship.","description":"Honor the Trinity High School basketball team upon winning the KHSAA State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR177/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr177.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1238041,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 107th anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12, 2019.","description":"Honor the 107th anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12, 2019.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR173/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr173.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1238042,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of James Edward \"Eddie\" O'Daniel.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James Edward \"Eddie\" O'Daniel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR202/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr202.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1238043,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the University of Kentucky cheerleaders upon winning their 24th national championship.","description":"Honor the University of Kentucky cheerleaders upon winning their 24th national championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR206/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr206.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1238044,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States government to designate a portion of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway as an interstate spur for Interstate 69.","description":"Urge the designation of a portion of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway as Interstate 69 Spur.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR196/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr196.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1238046,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Verneeter E. Brown.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Verneeter E. Brown.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR203/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr203.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1238047,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Richard J. \"Dick\" Weaver.","description":"Adjourn the House in honor and loving memory of Richard J. \"Dick\" Weaver.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR201/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr201.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1238048,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the actors and actresses of eastern Kentucky.","description":"Honor the actors and actresses of Eastern Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR176/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr176.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1238049,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to establish an Office of Intermodal and Freight Rail Advocacy.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to establish an Office of Intermodal and Freight Rail Advocacy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR207/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr207.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1238052,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"A RESOLUTION regarding the manner in which membership of the Kentucky House of Representatives shall be established.","description":"Recognize the role of the House of Representatives in determining the membership of its body.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR208/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr208.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1238053,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States government to designate a portion of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway as an interstate spur for Interstate 69.","description":"Urge the designation of a portion of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway as Interstate 69 Spur.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR167/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr167.html","sponsor":"C.B. Embry"},
{"bill_id":1238054,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Fred Stout.","description":"Honor Fred Stout.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR204/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr204.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1238055,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to reconsider its recent decision to reduce the number of golfers from five to four who are allowed to play in the state tournament.","description":"Encourage the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to reconsider its recent decision to reduce from five to four the number of golfers per team who are allowed to play in the state tournament.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR199/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr199.html","sponsor":"Stan Lee"},
{"bill_id":1238056,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 2019 McCracken County High School Cheerleading team for its national championship in the medium varsity co-ed division of the Universal Cheerleading Association's National High School Cheerleading Championship.","description":"Honor the 2019 McCracken County High School Cheerleading team for its national championship in the medium varsity co-ed division of the Universal Cheerleading Association's National High School Cheerleading Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR200/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr200.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1238059,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Elmer \"Roy\" Bentley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Elmer \"Roy\" Bentley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR195/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr195.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1238060,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Danny L. Gregory.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Danny L. Gregory.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR171/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr171.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1238061,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Anthony Joe Phelps.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Anthony Joe Phelps.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR170/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr170.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1238062,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dontaie Allen upon being named 2019 Kentucky Mr. Basketball.","description":"Honor Dontaie Allen upon being named 2019 Kentucky Mr. Basketball.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR197/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr197.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1238063,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Albert Webb.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Albert Webb.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR172/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr172.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1238066,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former Knox County Judge/Executive Homer Lee Jackson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of former Knox County Judge/Executive Homer Lee Jackson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR178/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr178.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1238067,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 107th anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12, 2019.","description":"Honor the 107th anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12, 2019.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR198/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr198.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1238068,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 28, 2019, Vape Out Day.","description":"Declare February 28, 2019, Vape Out Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR175/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr175.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1238069,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to establish an Office of Intermodal and Freight Rail Advocacy.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to establish an Office of Intermodal and Freight Rail Advocacy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR179/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr179.html","sponsor":"Paul Hornback"},
{"bill_id":1238071,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jack Wilhoit Strother Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jack Wilhoit Strother Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR169/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr169.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1238072,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the first weekend in March as Women Veterans Weekend.","description":"Recognize the first weekend in March as Women Veterans Weekend.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR205/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr205.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1238074,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to appropriate funds for inland waterways construction and rehabilitation projects at a pace that matches the expenditures of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund collections.","description":"Urge Congress to appropriate funds for inland waterways construction and rehabilitation projects at a pace that matches the expenditures of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund collections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR174/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr174.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1238075,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 107th anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12, 2019.","description":"Honor the 107th anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12, 2019.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR168/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr168.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1238886,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Juanita Green upon the occasion of her 105th birthday.","description":"Honor Juanita Green on the occasion of her 105th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR180/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr180.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1238895,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Kenny Ray Brown.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Kenny Ray Brown.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR211/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr211.html","sponsor":"Sal Santoro"},
{"bill_id":1238903,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Clyde C. Johns.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Clyde C. Johns.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR210/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr210.html","sponsor":"Kathy Hinkle"},
{"bill_id":1238912,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity upon the auspicious occasion of its 50th anniversary.","description":"Honor Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at Murray State University upon the auspicious occasion of its 50th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR209/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr209.html","sponsor":"Larry Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1238920,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky State University women's basketball team.","description":"Honor the Kentucky State University women's basketball team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR185/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr185.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1238929,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Stupak, recognizing March as Red Cross Month, and urging all Kentuckians to learn more about the American Red Cross and increase their volunteerism.","description":"Honor Joseph Stupak and recognize March as Red Cross Month, and urge all Kentuckians to learn more about the American Red Cross and increase their volunteerism.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR212/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr212.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1238937,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky Chapter of the National Action Network and its work with the National Action Network.","description":"Honor the Kentucky Chapter of the National Action Network and its work with the National Action Network.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR181/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr181.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1238945,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2019 as Neuromyelitis Optica Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize March 2019 as Neuromyelitis Optica Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR186/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr186.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1238954,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Bill Kuegel.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Bill Kuegel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR182/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr182.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1238962,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity upon the auspicious occasion of its 50th anniversary.","description":"Honor Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at Murray State University upon the auspicious occasion of its 50th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR183/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr183.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1238971,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Steve \"Weezy\" Hayes.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Steve \"Weezy\" Hayes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR213/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr213.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
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{"bill_id":1239733,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kimberly Scott McCann to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Kimberly Scott McCann to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR228/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr228.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239734,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth J. Smith to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Elizabeth J. Smith to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 30-8","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR221/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr221.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239735,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Patty Wininger to the Parole Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Patty Wininger to the Parole Board for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR201/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr201.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
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{"bill_id":1239737,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Gary W. Houchens to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Gary W. Houchens to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 19-17","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR240/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr240.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239738,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sanford Holbrook to the Morehead State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Sanford Holbrook to the Morehead State University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR234/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr234.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239739,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Brian T. Evans, Jr., as a member of the Board of Directors of the Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Brian T. Evans, Jr., as a member of the Board of Directors of the Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR219/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr219.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239740,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mary Sue Helm for over four decades of public service in the Commonwealth.","description":"Honor Mary Sue Helm for over four decades of public service in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR192/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr192.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1239741,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Aaron Witten to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Aaron Witten to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR203/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr203.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239742,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Eric Fletcher Crigler to the Murray State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Eric Fletcher Crigler to the Murray State University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR220/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr220.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239743,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of David Lee Harris to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of David Lee Harris to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems for a term expiring June 17, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR207/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr207.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
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{"bill_id":1239745,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeffrey A. Woods to the Mine Safety Review Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Jeffrey A. Woods to the Mine Safety Review Commission for a term expiring May 23, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR205/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr205.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239746,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Timothy Clark Rice to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Timothy Clark Rice to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee for an unexpired term ending April 14, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR212/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr212.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
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{"bill_id":1239748,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Robert H. Foree to the Agricultural Development Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Robert H. Foree to the Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR214/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr214.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
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{"bill_id":1239751,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Summer Goldman to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Summer Goldman to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR204/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr204.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239752,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rachel Lee Webb to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Rachel Lee Webb to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR229/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr229.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239753,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Karen Finan to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Karen Finan to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents for a term expiring July 21, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR235/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr235.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239754,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Laura Sewell Timberlake to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Laura Sewell Timberlake to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 30-8","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR245/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr245.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1239755,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Angela Williams Minter to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Angela Williams Minter to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee for a term expiring April 14, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR238/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr238.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239756,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Brian Matthew Fisher to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Brian Matthew Fisher to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission for a term expiring August 13, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR217/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr217.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239757,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ralph Edward Swallows to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Ralph Edward Swallows to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission for a term expiring August 13, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR213/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr213.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239758,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Tracey Lynn Cusick to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Tracey Lynn Cusick to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 28-10","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR244/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr244.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1239759,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of LaDeidra Jones to the Parole Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of LaDeidra Jones to the Parole Board for a term expiring July 15, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR200/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr200.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1239760,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Emily L. Moore to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Emily L. Moore to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring on November 28, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR202/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr202.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1239761,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Senate Clerk interns Alicia Truelove, Elizabeth Grim, and Angela Goetter.","description":"Honor Senate Clerk interns Alicia Truelove, Elizabeth Grim, and Angela Goetter.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR191/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr191.html","sponsor":"Julian Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1239762,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Damon Van Allen to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Damon Van Allen to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents for a term expiring July 21, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR236/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr236.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1239763,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Wendy J. Fletcher to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Wendy J. Fletcher to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents for a term expiring July 21, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR239/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr239.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239764,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Linda Gamblin Ball to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Linda Gamblin Ball to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR233/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr233.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239765,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Franklin Atwood Stivers as a member of the Workers' Compensation Board in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Franklin Atwood Stivers as a member of the Workers' Compensation Board in the Department of Workers' Claims for a term expiring January 4, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 37-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR218/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr218.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1239766,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Virginia Bishop Gray to the Murray State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Virginia Bishop Gray to the Murray State University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR231/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr231.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1239767,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Katherine Ann Gornik to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Katherine Ann Gornik to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 29-9","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR243/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr243.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1239768,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John Edward Chilton to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of John Edward Chilton to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems for a term expiring June 17, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR206/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr206.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1240004,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Beverly H. Griffith to the Personnel Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Beverly H. Griffith to the Personnel Board for a term expiring January 1, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR211/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr211.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1240013,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Brenda Beers-Reineke to the Parole Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Brenda Beers-Reineke to the Parole Board for a term expiring July 15, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR253/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr253.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1240022,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeffrey Lynn Eaton to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Jeffrey Lynn Eaton to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission for the remainder of a term expiring August 13, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR210/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr210.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1240046,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ben Lovell Cundiff to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Ben Lovell Cundiff to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 30-8","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR248/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr248.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1240056,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Governor Matt Bevin for his support of pro-life legislation.","description":"Honors Governor Matt Bevin for his dedicated, courageous, and bold leadership at this pivotal time in the fight for life and in defense of the unborn.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR219/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr219.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1240063,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Justin Kyle Mitchell to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Justin Kyle Mitchell to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 37-1","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR226/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr226.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1240075,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Laura R. Harper to the Council on Postsecondary Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Laura R. Harper to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR250/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr250.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
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{"bill_id":1240110,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"A RESOLUTION requesting assistance from state and federal officials to support the review and approval of the proposed lease expansion of Lake Cumberland Marina to provide access for public recreation and jobs in an underserved area of Lake Cumberland.","description":"Request assistance from state and federal officials to support the review and approval of the proposed lease expansion of Lake Cumberland Marina to provide access for public recreation and jobs in an underserved area of Lake Cumberland.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"introduced in House","last_action_date":"2019-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR217/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr217.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1240121,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jerri Ellen Murphy to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Jerri Ellen Murphy to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR224/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr224.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
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{"bill_id":1240139,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Governor Matt Bevin's legal team for their tireless work defending life.","description":"Honor the dedicated and tireless work of Governor Bevin's legal team at this pivotal time in the fight for life and in defense of the unborn.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR218/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr218.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
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{"bill_id":1240154,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Shad Michael Sletto to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Shad Michael Sletto to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 37-1","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR227/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr227.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1240164,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Charles Buddeke to the Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Charles Buddeke to the Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority for a term expiring October 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR209/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr209.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
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{"bill_id":1240213,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Fred Adkins Williams to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Fred Adkins Williams to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees for a term expiring January 13, 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR223/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr223.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1240220,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lynn Taylor Tye to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Lynn Taylor Tye to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-14","last_action":"passed 38-0","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR251/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr251.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
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{"bill_id":1240717,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Savannah Wheeler upon being named 2019 Kentucky Miss Basketball.","description":"Honor Savannah Wheeler upon being named 2019 Kentucky Miss Basketball.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR188/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr188.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1246630,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Hobbs Home Center.","description":"Honor Hobbs Home Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR221/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr221.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1246631,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Thomas More University women's basketball team upon winning the NCAA Division III national championship.","description":"Honor the Thomas More University women's basketball team upon winning the NCAA Division III national championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR228/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr228.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1246632,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to direct the Nashville District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to expedite its review of the development of enhanced public access and public recreation facilities at Lake Cumberland.","description":"Urge the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to direct the Nashville District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to expedite its review of the development of enhanced public access and public recreation facilities at Lake Cumberland.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR231/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr231.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1246633,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Johnson Central High School academic team upon winning the 2019 Governor's Cup state championship.","description":"Honor the Johnson Central High School academic team upon winning the 2019 Governor's Cup state championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR260/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr260.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1246634,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"A RESOLUTION urging adoption of racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements.","description":"Urge the adoption of legislation requiring racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements for certain legislation and administrative regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR263/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr263.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
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{"bill_id":1246636,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Edward Schroeder.","description":"A Resolution adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Edward Schroeder.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR233/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr233.html","sponsor":"Buddy Wheatley"},
{"bill_id":1246637,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Elbert Hudson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Elbert Hudson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR198/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr198.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1246638,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Charles Marvin Gant.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Charles Marvin Gant.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR220/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr220.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1246639,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to direct the Nashville District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to expedite its review of the development of enhanced public access and public recreation facilities at Lake Cumberland.","description":"Urge the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to direct the Nashville District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to expedite its review of the development of enhanced public access and public recreation facilities at Lake Cumberland.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR197/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr197.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1246640,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, 2019, and doing so in honor of Danny H. Hamilton.","description":"Recognize National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, 2018, and do so in honor of Danny H. Hamilton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR255/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr255.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1246641,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"A RESOLUTION to thank and honor the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators.","description":"Thank and honor the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR262/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr262.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1246642,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"A RESOLUTION to thank and honor the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators.","description":"Thank and honor the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR237/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr237.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1246643,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Kentucky State University women's basketball team.","description":"Honor the Kentucky State University women's basketball team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR235/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr235.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1246644,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Stephanie Winkler for her service as member and President of the Kentucky Education Association.","description":"Honor Stephanie Winkler for her service as member and President of the Kentucky Education Association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"introduced in House","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR238/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr238.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1246645,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky chef Sara Bradley.","description":"Honor Kentucky chef Sara Bradley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR258/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr258.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1246646,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the University of Kentucky debate team upon winning the 2019 national championship.","description":"Honor the University of Kentucky debate team upon winning the 2019 national championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR239/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr239.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1246647,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Beechwood High School boys' basketball team.","description":"Honor the Beechwood High School boys' basketball team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR227/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr227.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1246649,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Savannah Wheeler upon being named 2019 Kentucky Miss Basketball.","description":"Honor Savannah Wheeler upon being named 2019 Kentucky Miss Basketball.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR225/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr225.html","sponsor":"Terri Branham Clark"},
{"bill_id":1246650,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"A RESOLUTION establishing the 2019 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.","description":"Establish the 2019 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR193/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr193.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1246651,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the renaming of the Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to the Dr. Bernard T. Bishop Christian Life Center.","description":"Recognize the renaming of the Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to the Dr. Bernard T. Bishop Christian Life Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR254/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr254.html","sponsor":"Dennis Parrett"},
{"bill_id":1246652,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Hubert Darwin Taylor.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Hubert Darwin Taylor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR226/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr226.html","sponsor":"Kathy Hinkle"},
{"bill_id":1246653,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Harlan County upon the occasion of its bicentennial.","description":"Honor Harlan County upon the occasion of its bicentennial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR261/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr261.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1246654,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Governor Matt Bevin's legal team for their tireless work defending life.","description":"Honor the dedicated and tireless work of Governor Bevin's legal team at this pivotal time in the fight for life and in defense of the unborn.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR257/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr257.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1246655,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Wayne \"Jim\" Wilson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Wayne \"Jim\" Wilson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR199/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr199.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1246656,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals.","description":"Urge the President and Congress to enact legislation to secure the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR230/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr230.html","sponsor":"Chad McCoy"},
{"bill_id":1246657,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Governor Matt Bevin for his support of pro-life legislation.","description":"Honors Governor Matt Bevin for his dedicated, courageous, and bold leadership at this pivotal time in the fight for life and in defense of the unborn.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"introduced in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR256/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr256.html","sponsor":"Matt Castlen"},
{"bill_id":1246658,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Harlan County upon the occasion of its bicentennial.","description":"Honor Harlan County upon the occasion of its bicentennial.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR240/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr240.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1246659,"bill_number":"SCR259","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.","description":"Adjourn the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"received in House","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR259/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/scr259.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1246660,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jerry Thomas Vincent.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jerry Thomas Vincent.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR196/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr196.html","sponsor":"Morgan McGarvey"},
{"bill_id":1246661,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the celebration of 100 years of tradition and excellence of the University of Kentucky School of Music.","description":"Honor the celebration of 100 years of tradition and excellence of the University of Kentucky School of Music.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR214/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr214.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1246662,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Wayne \"Jim\" Wilson.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Wayne \"Jim\" Wilson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR234/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr234.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1246663,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the University of Kentucky football team on their 2018 season and celebrating their win in the Citrus Bowl.","description":"Honor the University of Kentucky football team on their 2018 season and celebrate their win in the Citrus Bowl.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR232/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr232.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1246664,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of Larry M. McDonald.","description":"Adjourn in honor of Larry M. McDonald.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR195/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr195.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1246665,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Charter of Compassion.","description":"Adopt the Charter of Compassion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR222/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr222.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1246666,"bill_number":"HCR236","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.","description":"Adjourn the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"received in Senate","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR236/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hcr236.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1246667,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 138th Field Artillery on the 50th Anniversary of the attack on Firebase Tomahawk in the Republic of Vietnam.","description":"Honor the 138th Field Artillery on the 50th Anniversary of the attack on Firebase Tomahawk.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR194/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sr194.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1246668,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Edmonson County Middle School upon winning the 2019 Governor's Cup Quick Recall state championship.","description":"Honor Edmonson County Middle School upon winning the 2019 Governor's Cup Quick Recall state championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR224/2019","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hr224.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1271790,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to the pastors of Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of the 2019 Extraordinary Session with prayer.","description":"Invite pastors of Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of the 2019 Extraordinary Session with prayer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR2/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr2.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1271791,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Clyde W. Middleton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Clyde W. Middleton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR7/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr7.html","sponsor":"Diane St Onge"},
{"bill_id":1271792,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Bobby Neil Anderson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Bobby Neil Anderson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR6/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr6.html","sponsor":"Melinda Prunty"},
{"bill_id":1271793,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"AN ACT relating to retirement costs for Kentucky Retirement Systems employers, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.510 to define for the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) \"quasi-governmental employer\" and \"governmental employer\"; define quasi-governmental employers as Mental Health/Mental Retardation Boards, Local and District Health Departments, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers, state supported universities and community colleges participating in KERS, and any other agency eligible to voluntarily cease participation in KERS pursuant to KRS 61.522; define governmental employer as any other KERS employer who is not a quasi-governmental employer; make technical amendments to conform to court decision regarding 2018 RS SB 151 as it relates to the unfunded liability amortization method; repeal reenact, and amend KRS 61.565 to provide that from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2044, the KERS nonhazardous employer contribution rate for quasi-governmental employers shall be 49.47% of pay and for governmental employers shall be the full actuarially required contribution rate, including the costs for keeping the KERS quasi-governmental employer rate at 49.47% of pay; provide that of the total employer rate paid by quasi-governmental employers and governmental employers, the amount paid to the retiree health fund from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024, shall be the normal cost of the fund not to exceed 2.21% of pay and that any other funding that would have otherwise been paid to the retiree health fund shall be paid into the pension fund; provide that the amount paid by KERS quasi-governmental and governmental employers from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2044, in terms of dollars shall not be less than the dollar amount paid by the employer in fiscal year 2018-2019; make technical amendments to conform to court decision regarding 2018 RS SB 151; amend KRS 61.670 to provide that in evaluating the assumed rate of return and discount rate used in the annual valuation and actuarial experience study, the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) board and consulting actuary shall consider investment returns over a period greater than 20 years and shall not adjust the assumed rate of return or discount rate by more than 0.25% per year; provide that actuarial reports sent by the KRS to the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) shall upon receipt by LRC be distributed to all members of the General Assembly; set the employer contribution rate at 49.47% of pay for fiscal year 2019-2020 for KERS employers who are mental health/mental retardation boards, local and district health departments, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers, state-supported universities and community colleges, and any other agency eligible to voluntarily cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, make retroactive to July 1, 2019; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-07-19","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-07-19","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB2/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hb2.html","sponsor":"Joe Graviss"},
{"bill_id":1271794,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in loving memory and honor of Charles Michael \"Mike\" Driscoll.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Charles Michael \"Mike\" Driscoll.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR3/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr3.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1271795,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2019 Extraordinary Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt Rules of Procedure for the 2019 Extraordinary Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR1/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr1.html","sponsor":"John Carney"},
{"bill_id":1271796,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Greater Louisville Inc. upon being named 2019 Chamber of Commerce of the Year.","description":"Honor Greater Louisville Inc. upon being named 2019 Chamber of Commerce of the Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR3/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr3.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1271797,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Margaret Mary Magdalene Somers Ballard upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","description":"A resolution honoring Margaret Mary Magdalene Somers Ballard upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR7/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr7.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1271798,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Grayson County Magistrate Robby Higdon.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Grayson County Magistrate Robby Higdon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR5/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr5.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1271799,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"AN ACT relating to employer contribution rates for the Kentucky Employees Retirement System for fiscal year 2019-2020, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Freeze the employer contribution rate of 49.47 percent for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2019, for pension and health insurance for nonhazardous duty employees participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System who are employed by mental health/mental retardation boards, local and district health departments, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers, state-supported universities and community colleges, and any other agency eligible to voluntarily cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System; APPROPRIATION; RETROACTIVE; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2019-07-19","last_action":"posted in committee","last_action_date":"2019-07-19","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB3/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hb3.html","sponsor":"Angie Hatton"},
{"bill_id":1271800,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.522 to provide a one-time window where quasi-governmental agencies may voluntarily cease participation in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) effective June 30, 2020, for nonhazardous employees by paying the actuarial costs of ceasing participation by lump-sum or installments; provide that an eligible KERS employer may request an estimate of the cost of ceasing participation in the system; provide that a ceasing quasi-governmental employer may elect to allow current employees who entered KERS prior to 1/1/2014 (Tier I and II employees), to continue to participate in the system after June 30, 2020, by paying the additional actuarial costs; provide that employees of the ceasing employer who are no longer participating in KERS shall participate in a defined contribution plan established by the employer; vary assumed rate of return/discount rate used to determine cessation costs from 3% to 4.5% based upon employers decisions regarding payment type (lump-sum vs. installments) and whether or not the employer allows Tier I and II employees to participate in KERS after June 30, 2020; require lump-sum payments for ceasing participation to be paid within one year; establish a maximum installment period of 30 years with interest at the assumed rate of return; establish installment payment amounts that are the higher of FY 2019-2020 employer contributions or the amount determined by multiplying 49.47% of pay by annual average payroll over prior 60 months in which contributions were paid and increasing the dollar value by 1.5% annually, except that if an employer cannot pay off its costs within 30 years and has elected for its Tier I and II employees to continue participating in KERS after June 30, 2020, the base payment amount will be adjusted to ensure payment within 30 years; provide that KERS quasi-governmental agencies receiving General Fund assistance to pay the higher employer rates will continue to receive the assistance until all costs are paid; amend KRS 61.675 to provide that if a KERS employer has elected to pay the costs of ceasing participation by installments and is delinquent for 90 days or more in making payments, the systems: shall not allow future service credit accruals if the employer's employees are participating in the system after the cessation date until such time payments are up to date; may file action in Franklin Circuit Court to collect delinquent funds; and shall notify the Finance & Administration Cabinet who may choose to withhold state appropriations to the ceasing employer until such time the payments are made; amend KRS 18A.225 and 18A.205 to provide that a ceasing KERS employer who participated in the state health and life insurance plans prior to ceasing participation may continue to participate in the plans after ceasing participation; provide that a ceasing KERS employer under subsection (8) of Section 1 of this Act may finance costs including financing the costs through bond issues; provide that the KERS employer contribution rate shall be 49.47% of pay in FY 2019-2020, retroactive to July 1, 2019, for Regional Mental Health Programs, Local and District Health Departments, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child advocacy centers, state-supported universities and community colleges, and any other agency eligible to voluntarily cease participating in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System pursuant to KRS 61.522; include nonseverability provisions; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts ch. 1)","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB1/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hb1.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1271801,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of William \"Bud\" Gregory Jr.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of William \"Bud\" Gregory Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR9/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr9.html","sponsor":"Jim Duplessis"},
{"bill_id":1271802,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Judy Piazza on the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Honor Judy Piazza on the occasion of her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR4/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr4.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1271803,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce for being named 2019 National Chamber of the Year for its size category.","description":"Recognize the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce for being named 2019 National Chamber of the Year for its size category.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR5/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr5.html","sponsor":"Larry Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1271804,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Charles Michael \"Mike\" Driscoll.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Charles Michael \"Mike\" Driscoll.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR4/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr4.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1271805,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Clyde W. Middleton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Clyde W. Middleton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR1/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr1.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1271806,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Ernest C. Taylor.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Ernest C. Taylor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR2/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr2.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1271807,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Adkisson upon his retirement.","description":"Honor Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Adkisson upon his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR8/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr8.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1271808,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of \"King\" Kelly Coleman.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of \"King\" Kelly Coleman.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR6/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr6.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1271827,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the charitable work of Father Jim Sichko.","description":"Honor the charitable work of Father Jim Sichko.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR9/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr9.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1271828,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Senator Ray B. White.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Senator Ray B. White.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR18/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr18.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1271829,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of John H. Sizemore.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of John H. Sizemore.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR10/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr10.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1271830,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House in honor and loving memory of Maurice \"Big Moe\" Day.","description":"Adjourn the House in honor and loving memory of Maurice \"Big Moe\" Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR19/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr19.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1271831,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Joani Clark upon the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Joani Clark upon the occasion of her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR11/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr11.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1271832,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to join in a legal cause of action filed by the State of Alabama against the United States Department of Commerce and the Bureau of the Census, an agency within the United States Department of Commerce, or to initiate a separate legal cause of action on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky regarding the \"actual Enumeration\" of the population of the Commonwealth and the United States.","description":"Urge the Attorney General of Kentucky to join with Alabama in its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Bureau of the Census to vacate and set aside the use of the Residence Rule insofar as it permits or requires the inclusion of the number of illegal aliens in the population figures utilized to apportion the U.S. House of Representatives and the Electoral College votes among the States, or to initiate an independent lawsuit on behalf of the citizens of Kentucky seeking the same relief.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR15/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr15.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1271833,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce for being named 2019 National Chamber of the Year for its size category.","description":"Recognize the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce for being named 2019 National Chamber of the Year for its size category.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR8/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr8.html","sponsor":"Stan Humphries"},
{"bill_id":1271834,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Judy Piazza on the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Honor Judy Piazza on the occasion of her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR10/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr10.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1271835,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Kenneth Ray \"Ken\" Baird.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kenneth Ray Baird.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR13/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr13.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1271836,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Laurel County Health Department for receiving the Small Local Health Department of the Year award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials.","description":"Honor the Laurel County Health Department for receiving the Small Local Health Department of the Year award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR17/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr17.html","sponsor":"Robert Goforth"},
{"bill_id":1271837,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of the Beaumont Inn on July 22, 2019.","description":"Honor the 100th anniversary of the Beaumont Inn on July 22, 2019.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR14/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr14.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1271838,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Tommy Yankey upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Tommy Yankey upon the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR12/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr12.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1271839,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House in honor and loving memory of Money Ed Cummins.","description":"Adjourn the House in loving memory and honor of Money Ed Cummins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR16/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr16.html","sponsor":"Travis Brenda"},
{"bill_id":1271868,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Gina Rigsby on the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Honor Gina Rigsby on the occasion of her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR19/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr19.html","sponsor":"Ralph Alvarado"},
{"bill_id":1271869,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the charitable work of Father Jim Sichko.","description":"Honor the charitable work of Father Jim Sichko.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR20/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr20.html","sponsor":"Johnny Turner"},
{"bill_id":1271870,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Rotary Club International and declaring October 24, 2019 as World Polio Day.","description":"Honoring Rotary Club International and declaring October 24th, 2019, as World Polio Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR13/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr13.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1271871,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Adkisson upon his retirement.","description":"Honor Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Adkisson upon his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR14/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr14.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1271872,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jerry G. English.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jerry G. English.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR12/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr12.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1271873,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Charles Adrian Redmon upon the occasion of his 102nd birthday.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Charles Adrian Redmon upon the occasion of his 102nd birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR21/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr21.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1271875,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Laurel County Health Department for receiving the Small Local Health Department of the Year award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials.","description":"Honor the Laurel County Health Department for receiving the Small Local Health Department of the Year award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR11/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr11.html","sponsor":"Albert Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1271876,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jared Lorenzen.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor of Jared Lorenzen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR15/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr15.html","sponsor":"Wil Schroder"},
{"bill_id":1271877,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring David Coles upon his retirement from the Legislative Research Commission.","description":"Honor David Coles upon his retirement from the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR17/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr17.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1271878,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Fredrick Anthony Meyer Jr.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Fredrick Anthony Meyer Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR20/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr20.html","sponsor":"Rocky Adkins"},
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{"bill_id":1271883,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Robert Jenkins upon his retirement from the Legislative Research Commission for his many years of dedicated service to the Kentucky General Assembly.","description":"Recognize and honor Robert Jenkins upon his retirement from LRC.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR22/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr22.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
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{"bill_id":1272001,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"A RESOLUTION supporting the inclusion of all residents in the 2020 U.S. Census count.","description":"Express support for the inclusion of all residents in the 2020 U.S. Census count to apportion Congressional districts and legislative districts, and to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of federal funds to Kentucky based upon census-driven data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"failed 22-47","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR30/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr30.html","sponsor":"Attica Scott"},
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{"bill_id":1272004,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Deloris A. \"Sandy\" Cook.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Deloris A. \"Sandy\" Cook.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR23/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr23.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1272006,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jerry G. English.","description":"Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jerry G. English.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR25/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr25.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1272008,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Joan Callahan.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Joan Callahan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR24/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr24.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1272010,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Stone, and encouraging a speedy recovery for Chad Harper.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Stone, and encourage a speedy recovery for Chad Harper.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR32/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr32.html","sponsor":"Reginald Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1272012,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Susan Cunningham upon the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Adjourn in honor of Susan Cunningham.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR33/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr33.html","sponsor":"Adam Koenig"},
{"bill_id":1272014,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the V.L. and Tennie Harless family for their contributions to Martin County and to the United States of America.","description":"Honor the V.L. and Tennie Harless family.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR24/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr24.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
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{"bill_id":1272018,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Eric Elliott on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Eric Elliott on the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR31/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/hr31.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
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{"bill_id":1272021,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of Charles Beach III and his 50 years of banking excellence.","description":"Honor Charles Beach III for his 50 years of banking.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR26/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr26.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
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{"bill_id":1272024,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Mary Ann Matthews.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Mary Ann Mathews.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2019-07-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2019-07-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR25/2019/X1","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19SS/sr25.html","sponsor":"David Givens"}
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