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{"bill_id":1795395,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Grace Pool Rucker.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Grace Pool Rucker.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR23/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr23.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1795396,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"AN ACT relating to driver license regional offices.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a regional driver licensing office in each senatorial district; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB60/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb60.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1795397,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"A RESOLUTION establishing the 2024 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.","description":"Establish the membership of the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR1/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr1.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1795398,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Marion Brewer Memorial Bridge in Powell County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Marion Brewer Memorial Bridge in Powell County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR25/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr25.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1795399,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR9/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr9.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795400,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define \"safe storage depository\" and require an owner or custodian of a firearm to store the firearm in a safe storage depository or render the firearm incapable of being fired using a gun-locking device; require an owner or other person lawfully in possession of a firearm or any person who sells ammunition to report the loss or theft of the firearm or ammunition to a law enforcement agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB56/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb56.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795401,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"AN ACT relating to beauty services.","description":"Amends KRS 317A.020 to specify emergency order and hearing procedures and to allow the Board of Cosmetology to pursue injunctive remedy and refer violations of the chapter to prosecutorial agencies; and amends KRS 317A.030 to add a licensed nail technician to the board, to replace one citizen-at-large board position with a licensed esthetician, and to allow cosmetologists and nail technicians to use callus graters for callus removal.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.25)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB14/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb14.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795402,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"AN ACT relating to certificates of death.","description":"Amends KRS 213.076 to provide that a coroner shall complete a medical certification within five working days after receiving the results of an inquiry required by KRS 72.400 to 72.475 or when the cause of death is unknown or under investigation; and makes technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 83)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB17/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb17.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795403,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid managed care.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to limit the number of managed care organizations contracted by the Department for Medicaid Services to no more than three; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Health Services (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB24/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb24.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1795404,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 341.030 to provide that reimbursements paid to volunteer firefighters for traveling to respond to emergencies or for the use of his or her personal vehicle or other equipment in responding to emergencies, shall not be considered wages for purposes of unemployment insurance; RETROACTIVE to March 6, 2020; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB26/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb26.html","sponsor":"Daniel Fister"},
{"bill_id":1795405,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"AN ACT relating to driving under the influence of marijuana.","description":"Amend KRS 189A.005 to define \"marijuana concentration\"; amend KRS 189A.010 to create a per se limit for a marijuana concentration measured by a blood test; create presumption that a person is not under the influence if the marijuana concentration is less than four; amend KRS 189A.050, 189A.070, 189A.090, 189A.240, and 189A.410 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB32/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb32.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1795407,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"AN ACT relating to privacy protection.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 183 to define terms and establish limitations on the use of an unmanned aircraft system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for the unauthorized use of an unmanned aircraft system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for the unauthorized use of an unmanned aircraft system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms and establish limitations on \"deep fakes\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for the unlawful dissemination of a deep fake; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms and establish limitations on the introduction of identification devices on or within the human body; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for introduction of an identification device; create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to establish a criminal penalty for illegally disseminating a deep fake; amend KRS 508.152, relating to the unlawful use of tracking devices, to include the installation of a tracking device on the person or property of another without their consent and exempt parental tracking of minors from the prohibition.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"reassigned to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB45/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb45.html","sponsor":"John Hodgson"},
{"bill_id":1795408,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend Rule 54 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR20/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr20.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795409,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas Eugene \"Tom\" Brahm.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Thomas Eugene \"Tom\" Brahm.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR22/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr22.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1795410,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"AN ACT relating to interment in state veterans' cemeteries.","description":"Amend KRS 40.315 to expand interment eligibility in Kentucky state veterans' cemeteries to include eligible National Guard and Reserve service members and their families.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB86/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb86.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1795411,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle license plates.","description":"Amend KRS 186.174 to allow personalized vehicle license plates to be issued to recreational vehicles registered under KRS 186.050(11); amend KRS 186.162 to set fees for such license plates and change extra fees for additional special license plates to match their initial fee upon renewal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB83/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb83.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795412,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2024 Regular Session with prayer.","description":"Extend an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2024 Regular Session with prayer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR7/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr7.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1795413,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty.","description":"Amend KRS 446.350 to define \"government\" and \"substantially burden\"; outline relief that may be sought if statute is violated; apply to laws adopted before or after enaction of this statute; include severability clause; waive sovereign, governmental, and qualified immunity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB47/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb47.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1795414,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"AN ACT relating to automated external defibrillators.","description":"Amends KRS 311.667 to remove the requirement for medical oversight of an automated external defibrillator program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 66)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB22/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb22.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1795415,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define \"automated speed enforcement device,\" \"owner,\" \"program,\" and \"recorded images\"; direct the Transportation Cabinet to establish a pilot program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones and issue a civil citation to an operator of a motor vehicle traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit when a bona fide worker is present; establish procedures for citation issuance; direct the Transportation Cabinet to install signage and to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the program; establish civil fines for violations issued under the program; specify that all fines and penalties assessed be deposited into the automated speed enforcement fund; require the Transportation Cabinet to annually report to the Legislative Research Commission the status of the program; establish the automated speed enforcement fund; specify that moneys collected be used to defray the costs of administering the program; specify that any moneys collected in excess of program costs be deposited into the highway work zone safety fund and used for the purposes of that fund; provide that the provisions be repealed effective July 1, 2028; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB44/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb44.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1795416,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"AN ACT relating to ophthalmic dispensers.","description":"Amends KRS 326.080 to require that the license renewal fee for practicing ophthalmic dispensing be established by the Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers through promulgation of administrative regulation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 54)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB17/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb17.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1795417,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"AN ACT relating to postincarceration supervision.","description":"Amend KRS 532.043 to provide that a person convicted of felony attempt to commit a felony offense under KRS Chapter 510 or a felony offense under KRS 531.310 to 531.370 relating to the sexual exploitation of minors, shall be subject to postincarceration supervision; amend KRS 532.060 to provide that a person convicted of felony attempt to commit a felony offense specified in KRS Chapter 510, a felony offense under KRS 529.100 relating to human trafficking when involving commerical sexual activity, or KRS 531.310 to 531.370 shall be subject to postincarceration supervision.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB65/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb65.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795419,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Brereton Chandler Jones.","description":"Honor the life and accomplisments of former Kentucky Governor Brereton Chandler Jones.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR19/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr19.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795420,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Philip Richard Konopka.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Philip Richard Konopka.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR38/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr38.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1795421,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dorothy Jean \"Dottie\" Sims.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dorothy Jean \"Dottie\" Sims.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR32/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr32.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795422,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"AN ACT relating to boxing and wrestling.","description":"Amend KRS 229.011 to redefine \"exhibition\"; amend KRS 229.045 to require sanctioning bodies to provide notice to the Boxing and Wrestling Commission of all combat sports exhibitions not covered under this chapter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB49/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb49.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1795423,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"AN ACT relating to menstrual discharge collection devices.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"menstrual discharge collection devices\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of menstrual discharge collection devices; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB64/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb64.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795424,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 341.370 to prohibit disqualification from benefits for workers unemployed as a result of domestic violence and abuse, dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.530 to charge benefits to pooled account for workers displaced from employment through domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.125 to require the secretary to provide training to personnel who process claims related to domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking and to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually the number of claims paid involving domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.360 to conform; amend KRS 341.550 to prevent benefit payments from pooled account from impacting an employer's experience rating; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 341 to direct the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB73/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb73.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795425,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.","description":"Appoint a committee of the Senate to wait upon the Governor during the 2024 Retular Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR8/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr8.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1795426,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for veterans' service animals.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"disability\" and \"service animal\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt veterinarian services and charges for veterans' service animals from the sales and use tax; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB42/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb42.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1795429,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Kiro John Yun for being named President of the Federation of Midwest Korean American Associations.","description":"Honor Dr. Kiro John Yun for being named President of the Federation of Midwest Korean American Associations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR40/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr40.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795430,"bill_number":"SJR25","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 371 in Kenton County as the Michael Scott \"Bubba\" Wilson Memorial Highway.","description":"Designate a portion of Kentucky Route 371 in Kenton County as the Michael Scott \"Bubba\" Wilson Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR25/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr25.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1795432,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"A RESOLUTION establishing the 2024 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.","description":"Establish the membership of the 2024 Kentucky State Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR6/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr6.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1795433,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"AN ACT relating to the administration of estates and creating an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 391 to establish the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act to codify provisions for the creation, administration, modification, termination, and validity of transfer on death deeds; define terms; specify that a transfer on death deed is revocable and shall be nontestmentary; establish requirements for a transfer on death deed and specify the process of recording a transfer on death deed; specify that a transfer on death deed is effective without notice to or acceptance by the beneficiary during the transferor’s lifetime; establish provisions for the revocation of a transfer on death deed by instrument or act; enumerate the effect of a transfer on death deed during transferor’s life; allow a beneficiary to disclaim all or part of the beneficiary’s interests; specify the impact of transfer on death deed on claims when an estate is insufficient; provide the form for creating a transfer on death deed; provide the form for revocation of a transfer on death deed; require that in applying and construing the uniform language consideration be given to the need to promote uniformity; conform to federal requirements related to electronic signatures and records; specify that the uniform act shall not affect any method of transferring property otherwise permitted; provide that Sections 1 to 13 of this Act may be cited as the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act; amend KRS 64.012 to provide the recording fee for a transfer on death deed or revocation; amend KRS 381.280, 382.110, 382.135, 391.360, 392.020, 392.070, and 403.190 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to define terms; establish requirements for a transfer of a vehicle's title to a named beneficiary upon the death of the owner; direct the Transportation Cabinet to develop a form for transfer; amend KRS 395.445 to allow the court to arder that administration of certain minors be dispensed with and the assets transferred to the surviving parents of that minor; create a new section of KRS Chapter 140 to limit inheritance taxes to deaths occurring prior to July 1, 2024; repeal KRS 140.130 and 140.140 relating to the levy and payment of the Kentucky estate tax; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB50/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb50.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1795434,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"AN ACT relating to immunization.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to prohibit monetary or in-kind incentives for immunization by a fully insured health benefit plan or self-insured plan issued or renewed to public employees; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to prohibit a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school from accepting any monetary or in-kind incentives for immunization of any person; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit a public or nonpublic postsecondary educational institution from accepting any monetary or in-kind incentives for immunization of any person; amend KRS 214.036 to prohibit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or any related entity from providing any public funds for monetary or in-kind incentives for immunization of any person to any entity; prohibit any public funds from being used to provide any monetary or in-kind incentives for the immunization of any person; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216A to prohibit any health facility or health care provider from accepting any funds for providing monetary or in-kind incentives for the immunization of any person; create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit a health care insurer from accepting any funds for providing monetary or in-kind incentives for the immunization of any person; create a new section of KRS Chapter 338 to prohibit an employer from accepting any funds for providing monetary or in-kind incentives for the immunization of any employee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB41/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb41.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1795435,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to define terms, prohibit discrimination against 340B covered entities by pharmaceutical manufacturers, and authorize the Attorney General to investigation violations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"to Health Services (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB27/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb27.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1795437,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Brereton Chandler Jones.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Brereton Chandler Jones.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR29/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr29.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1795438,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle theft.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 514 to create the crime of theft of a motor vehicle; amend KRS 515.020 to provide increased penalty in certain circumstances; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 513 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB43/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb43.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1795439,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products for elementary and secondary students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define \"feminine hygiene product\"; require each public school that includes any of grades four through 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students; require each local board of education to adopt policies for the distribution of free feminine hygiene products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB38/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb38.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1795440,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"AN ACT relating to school bus equipment.","description":"Amends KRS 156.153 to require that the standards and specifications for accessory equipment and supplies and replacement equipment shall be based on federal safety standards and shall not discriminate among manufacturers unless there is evidence that a specific manufacturer’s product is defective or dangerous to use, to require that the Kentucky Department of Education provide the list of standards and specifications for accessory equipment and supplies and replacement equipment to the Finance and Administration Cabinet for the purpose of maintaining a list of price contracts, and to create a section of KRS Chapter 45A requiring the cabinet to maintain a list of price contracts for procurement of those items.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.26)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB18/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb18.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795441,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"AN ACT relating to the recording of interests in real property.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to define \"greenhouse gas emissions reduction agreement\"; require that a greenhouse gas emissions reduction agreement be properly recorded pursuant to the requirements of KRS 382.110 for it to be binding on subsequent purchasers or creditors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB37/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb37.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1795442,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"AN ACT relating to sex offenders.","description":"Amend KRS 17.545 to prohibit a registrant from residing within 3,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool, publicly owned or leased playground, or licensed daycare facility; provide that the 3,000 feet restriction applies to any person who becomes a registrant after the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB67/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb67.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795443,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, Kevin Dailey.","description":"Honor 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, Kevin Dailey.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR9/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr9.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795445,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR11/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr11.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795446,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"AN ACT relating to adoption records.","description":"Amends KRS 199.572 to permit the child, grandchild, or sibling of a deceased birth parent or deceased adoptee to be given the right to inspect adoption papers and records, to establish new language that allows the court to determine who has access to adoption records on a case-by-case basis, to establish that both birth parents have to be deceased or provide consent before the adoption records can be inspected, and to provide that the court shall authorize an adult adopted person to inspect his or her adoption records; and amends KRS 199.570 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.43)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB87/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb87.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1795447,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"AN ACT relating to cannabis.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to make possession of a personal use quantity of cannabis exempt from civil or criminal penalty; amend KRS 218A.010 to define \"cannabis,\" \"personal use quantity of cannabis,\" and \"cannabis accessory\"; amend KRS 218A.1422 regarding cannabis possession to conform; amend KRS 218A.1423 regarding cannabis cultivation to conform; amend KRS 218A.500 regarding drug paraphernalia to exempt personal use cannabis accessories; amend KRS 218A.1421 regarding cannabis trafficking to exempt personal use quantities; amend KRS 138.872 to exclude personal use quantities from the cannabis stamp tax; amend KRS 218A.410 and 533.030 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to allow expungement of certain convictions relating to cannabis and to apply expungement retroactively; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB72/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb72.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795448,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of world-renowned Thoroughbred horse owner, breeder, and pillar of the horse racing industry, Frank L. Jones, Jr.","description":"Honor the life and memory of world-renowned Thoroughbred horse owner, breeder, and pillar of the horse racing industry, Frank L. Jones.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR27/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr27.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1795449,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.","description":"Amends KRS 189.110 to permit the application to a windshield of sunscreening material with a light transmittance of not less than 70 percent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.17)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB46/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb46.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1795450,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR17/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr17.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795451,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"AN ACT relating to student resiliency and well-being.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to establish the Center for Student Resiliency and Well-Being within the Kentucky Department of Education to gather and compile data, coordinate training, and monitor the numbers and types of mental health professionals in schools; amend KRS 158.4416 to include the definition of \"student resiliency and well-being approach\"; remove the definition of \"trauma-informed approach\"; make conforming changes; require the resiliency and well-being team to compile their activities to be used in the creation of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and Comprehensive District Improvement Plan and submit the information to the Center for Student Resiliency and Well-Being; amend KRS 158.191 to require a school district to allow a parent to decline their student's participation in well-being questionnaires rather than requiring parental consent for the student to participate; amend KRS 156.095 to require schools to provide an opportunity for any student who missed the suicide prevention awareness lesson to receive the lesson at a later time; make conforming changes; amend KRS 158.443 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB36/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb36.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1795452,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives to establish Rule 51A, relating to members' priority bills.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR12/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr12.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795453,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"AN ACT relating to coal mining.","description":"Amend KRS 351.127 to change the number of emergency medical or mine emergency technicians required to be on shift from two to one, if the number of employees on the shift is 10 or less.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB85/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb85.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1795454,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"AN ACT relating to consumer data privacy.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to establish consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of data; define terms; set forth the types of data and the persons or entities to which the statutory provisions do and do not apply; set forth requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data; establish that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights; create a consumer privacy fund in the State Treasury to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB24/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb24.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1795456,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted 72-23","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR2/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr2.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1795457,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"AN ACT relating to school meals at low-income schools and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Proud School Match Program; direct the Department of Education to reimburse an eligible school district $0.33 for every meal reimbursed by the community eligibility provision at the paid rate; require a school district that receives a reimbursement to develop and implement a Kentucky Proud school plan to identify and purchase available Kentucky-grown agricultural products and to optimize food usage; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to carry out this section; provide that the section shall be null and void if the community eligibility provision is terminated by the United States Department of Agriculture; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Proud School Match Act; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB40/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb40.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1795458,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"AN ACT relating to urban youth agriculture education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 247 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Urban Farming Youth Initiative to promote farming to youth in urban counties in at least one urban University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service office beginning August 1, 2024, and others by August 1, 2025; set each program term to one year in duration beginning in January; establish guidelines for participant eligibility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB74/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb74.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795459,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"AN ACT relating to economic fiscal matters.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 7A to establish the Tax Expenditure and Economic Development Incentive Review Board and specify the board's membership, authority, powers and duties; establish requirements for board meetings; establish requirements for when the General Assembly enacts new tax expenditures or economic development incentives; require agencies to assign taxpayers a unique number for purposes of reporting tax expenditures and economic development incentives; amend KRS 11.068 to require the annual production of a detailed estimate of the revenue loss resulting from each tax expenditure and economic development incentive from the general fund and road fund; amend KRS 131.020 to require the Department of Revenue to collect, report, and provide data to the Tax Expenditure and Economic Development Incentive Review Board; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to provide confidential data to the Tax Expenditure and Economic Development Incentive Review Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB58/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb58.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1795460,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"AN ACT relating to compensation of jurors.","description":"Amend KRS 29A.170 to increase juror pay to $125 per day and remove payment specified for reimbursement of expenses; amend KRS 32.011 to conform; repeal KRS 32.070, which provides for reimbursement of expenses to jurors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB22/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb22.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1795461,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.","description":"Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to remove the $6,500 homestead exemption amount for property taxation and provide the General Assembly the authority to set the amount of the homestead exemption; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB62/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb62.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1795462,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"AN ACT relating to milk safety.","description":"Amend KRS 217C.030, 217C.040, 217C.050, 217C.060, 217C.070, 217C.090, and 260.840 to move the Milk Safety Branch from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and to conform; direct that all staff, personnel, records, files, equipment, resources, funding, and administrative functions of the Milk Safety Branch be transferred to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB16/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb16.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795466,"bill_number":"HJR26","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the John Cox Memorial Bridge in Powell County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a bridge on Kentucky Route 213 in Powell County in honor and memory of WWII Veteran John Cox.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR26/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr26.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1795467,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend Rule 48 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR15/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr15.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795468,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"AN ACT relating to open records.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 61.870 to 61.884, the Open Records Act, to require officers, employees, and official custodians of public agencies to complete specified open records training; require official custodians to complete open records training every two years so long as they remain the official custodian; require the Attorney General to provide open records training to officers, employees, and official custodians of public agencies, but allow public agencies to provide their own training if the training would qualify as open records training and is approved by the Attorney General; require the training to be in a live format, but permit training to be performed remotely; amend KRS 61.870 to define \"open records training\"; amend KRS 61.876 to require every public agency to submit to the Attorney General contact information for its official custodian; require the Attorney General to maintain a database and publish on its website the contact information of each official custodian; amend KRS 15.257 to require the Attorney General to distribute information regarding any amendment to the Open Meetings or Open Records Acts to all official; require official custodians to disseminate the information provided by the Attorney General to employees of their respective agencies; amend KRS 61.872 to conform; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB37/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb37.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1795469,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical advertisements.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define \"pharmaceutical company\" and \"advertisment\" and prohibit all advertisements for pharmaceuticals to the general public; amend KRS 367.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB28/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb28.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1795471,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"A RESOLUTION declaring August 2024 as Railroad Crossings Safety Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize August 2024 as Railroad Crossings Safety Awareness Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR39/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr39.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795472,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"AN ACT relating to personalized license plates, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 186.174, regarding personalized license plates, to eliminate fees for a personalized standard issue license plate in excess of those identified in KRS 186.162; require the Transportation Cabinet to refund any fees for personalized license plates in excess of the fees identified in KRS 186.162 that were paid between July 14, 2022, and the effective date of the Act; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB84/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb84.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795473,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"AN ACT relating to technology in education and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to make legislative findings and declarations and establish the Artificial Intelligence in Kentucky's Schools project, establish requirements for the Kentucky Department of Education to implement the project, require the department to design professional development trainings related to artificial intelligence, establish professional development requirement for teachers, administrators, school council members, and school board members, require the trainings be made available to nonpublic schools, require school districts to adopt policies and procedures related to artificial intelligence, require school districts to submit annual report to the department, allow nonpublic schools to voluntarily submit a report, require the department to compile the individual reports and submit a statewide report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to make legislative findings and declarations and establish the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education project, require the Council on Postsecondary Education to establish an Artificial Intelligence Working Group to provide advice and information to the state's postsecondary institutions, establish membership of working group, require the council to develop guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in postsecondary education, require each public postsecondary institution and each institution licensed by the council to establish institution-level working groups to develop recommendations for the institution's governing board related to artificial intelligence, require institutions to adopt artificial intelligence policies, require each public postsecondary institution and each institution licensed by the council to submit an annual report to the council on artificial intelligence, require the council to compile the individual reports and submit a statewide report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee; amend KRS 156.660 to include computer programming and artificial intelligence in the definition of \"technology\"; amend KRS 156.670 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to establish a Council for Education Technology to assist in development of the education technology master plan, establish membership requirements of the council, require the council to assist the department in development of the plan and the approved plan be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission, require the five year plan to include guidelines for the implementation and use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence at both the state and district levels, require the council to develop recommendations related to emerging technology like artificial intelligence, including recommendations related to academic standards and teacher preparation program standards, and submit those to the Kentucky Board of Education or the Education Professional Standards Board; create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to establish academic standards related to instruction of computer science that address emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop guidelines to assist school districts and schools in developing curriculum to implement the academic standards; amend KRS 161.028 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to set standards for education preparation programs that address the use of emerging technology, including artificial intelligence; amend KRS 157.615 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB52/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb52.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795474,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Father Rick Bolte upon the auspicious occasion of his Ruby Jubilee, an extraordinary milestone marking 40 years of devoted service as a priest of the Catholic faith.","description":"Honor Father Rick Bolte upon the occasion of his Ruby Jubilee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR14/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr14.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795475,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"AN ACT relating to licensed professionals.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 335.010 to 335.170 to declare the purpose of the Social Work Licensure Compact, to define terms, to set requirements for member states, to establish provisions for active duty military personnel or their spouses, to recognize a multistate licensure privilege to practice for regulated social workers in any member state, including practice via telehealth, to designate procedures for adverse actions against a social worker, to creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, to establish and elect an executive committee, to provide immunity for party states, officers, employees, or representatives of the commission acting within the compact, to require the commission to create, maintain, operate, and use a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information on all member state licensees, to establish rulemaking procedures, to authorize the commission to attempt to resolve compact disputes that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states, to create member state compact withdrawal procedures, to include severability for any unconstitutional or misapplied compact provision, and to describe Kentucky state procedures that affect the applicability of the compact; amends KRS 319.050 and 319.064 to extend the grace period from 60 days to 180 days, allowing temporary licensure while applications are pending, and to remove outdated language; and amends KRS 319.053 to reduce the five-year supervision requirement to two years for a licensed psychological associate to qualify as a licensed psychological practitioner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 93)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB56/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb56.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1795476,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"AN ACT relating to certificates of death.","description":"Amend KRS 311.601 to require an option of one-half hour of continuing education on the completion of a certificate of death for physicians to meet the 7.5 hours of approved continuing education in KRS 218A.205; amend KRS 311.844 to require an option of one-half hour of continuing education on the completion of a certificate of death for a physician assistant; amend KRS 311A.135 to requrie an option of one-half hour of continuing education on the completion of a death certificate for paramedics; amend KRS 310.175 to require an option of one-half hour of continuing education on the completion of a certificate of death for chiropractors; amend KRS 313.035 to require an option of one-half hour of continuing education on the completion of a certificate of death for dentists; amend KRS 314.073 to require an option of one-half hour of continuing education on the completion of a certificate of death for nurses; amend KRS 213.076 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make a one-half hour continuing education course on the completion of a certificate of death available.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB32/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb32.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1795477,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Mary \"Sue\" Butler.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Mary \"Sue\" Butler.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR16/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr16.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795478,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle license plates.","description":"Amends KRS 186.162 to set fees for personalized license plates for recreational vehicles and to change extra fees for additional special license plates to match their initial fee upon renewal; and amends KRS 186.174 to allow issuance of personalized vehicle license plates to recreational vehicles registered under KRS 186.050(11), and to eliminate fees for a personalized standard-issue license plate in excess of those identified in KRS 186.162; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 95)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB68/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb68.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795480,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 40 establishing the Kentucky Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Suicide Prevention Program; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 337 requiring the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs to create and distribute a veterans’ benefits and services document to employers and to allow employers to keep copies of the document in a conspicuous and accessible place.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 73)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB30/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb30.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1795481,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR8/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr8.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795483,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"AN ACT relating to abandoned property.","description":"Amend KRS 383.020 to specify duties of landlord with respect to abandoned personal property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB75/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb75.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795484,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.","description":"Appoint a committee during the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representative to wait upon the Governor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR4/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr4.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1795485,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"AN ACT relating to the promotion of family well-being and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to require the eligibility periods for all public assistance programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services be extended to the maximum period of eligibility permitted under federal law; prohibit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from relying exclusively on automated, artificial-intelligence based, or algorithmic software in the identification of fraud in programs administered by the cabinet; require Cabinet for Health and Family Services personnel to review relevant documentation before denying, discontinuing, or reducing an individual's benefits; amend KRS 205.178 to conform; amend KRS 205.231 to establish a presumption of innocence for public assistance beneficiaries when appealing a decision to disqualify the individual; create a new section of Subtitle 17 of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals and specify coverage requirements; amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require health benefit plans that provide coverage for dependents to cover maternity care for all covered individuals regardless of age; amend KRS 18A.225, 164.2871, 194A.099, 205.522, 205.6485, and 205.5372 to conform; amend KRS 205.592 to allow Medicaid income limits for certain women and children to be increased under certain circumstances; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid coverage for lactation support services and breastfeeding supplies; amend KRS 205.1783 to require the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training program to offer the same services as are offered to Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program participants; amend KRS 100.982 and 100.984 to permit the operation of family child-care homes in any residential zone without a conditional use permit; amend KRS 199.894 to define terms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to establish the Child Care Assistance Program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to allow court eviction-records to be expunged after three years; require payment of back rent; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish a tuition and student fee waiver for eligible pregnant women and parents; direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Basic Health Program Design Task Force to make recommendations regarding the basic health program eligibility, cost sharing, and reimbursement rates; authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish a basic health program; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to prepare and submit federal waiver applications to provide supported housing and supported employment services to certain Medicaid beneficiaries; to waive the single risk pool requirement and establish a state-based reinsurance program; and to permit the cabinet to accept SNAP applications from incarcerated individuals up to six months prior to release; appropriate to the Kentucky Housing Corporation: 2024-2026: $10,000,000 for a rental assistance program for pregnant women and households that include children under the five years of age; appropriate to the Department of Agriculture: 2024-2026 $2,200,000 to establish a school nutrition reimbursement program and to support the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Assistance Program; appropriate to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services: 2024-2025: $284,843,200, 2025-2026: $314,838,400 to expand the Women, Infants, and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Assistance Program to include Jefferson County, establish a Women, Infants, and Children's Program supplemental payment, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program offerings; support the Child Care Assistance Program, and fund an additional 280 slots in the Home and Community Based waiver program, an additional 2,100 slots in the Michelle P. waiver program, and an additional 800 slots in the Supports for Community Living waiver program; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval as necessary; direct the Department of Insurance to seek a federal cost defrayment waiver as necessary; provide that the Act may be cited as the Advancing Lives for Pregnancy and Healthy Alternatives Act or the ALPHA Act; APPROPRIATION; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB34/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb34.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1795486,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for annual pap smears.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require coverage for an annual pap smear without cost sharing; amend KRS 304.17A-647 to conform; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 205.522, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health service benefit plans, Medicaid, self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the pap smear coverage requirement; apply requirement to health insurance policies, certificates, plans, or contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to obtain federal approval if necessary relative to Medicaid; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB63/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb63.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795487,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation allowing states to permanently adopt daylight saving time.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to enact legislation allowing states to permanently adopt daylight saving time.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR23/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr23.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1795488,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"AN ACT relating to practice of podiatry.","description":"Amend KRS 311.380 to add definitions; amend KRS 311.400 to add the scope of practice for podiatric residents and podiatric assistants; amend KRS 311.420 to add qualifications to acquire a podiatry license; and amend KRS 311.480 to include podiatric resident and assistant licenses to the licenses the Board of Podiatry can deny, refuse to renew, suspend, place on probation, or revoke; amend KRS 311.410 to conform.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Vetoed and delivered with Veto Message to Secretary of State","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB28/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb28.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1795489,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend Rule 41 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR16/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr16.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795490,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"AN ACT relating to property and casualty insurance and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit assignments under a property or casualty insurance policy; amends KRS 304.14-250 to conform; amends KRS 304.20-060 to insert definitions, to modify coverage required for the repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass, and to prohibit requiring an insured’s use of a particular motor vehicle glass repair shop; amends KRS 304.39-320 to modify the credit that an underinsured motorist insurer is entitled to when providing underinsured motorist coverage; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to regulate motor vehicle glass repair shop trade practices relating to motor vehicle insurance claims, to establish remedies for violation of the section, and to authorize enforcement of the section by the Attorney General; and provides that this Act applies to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-02","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.27)","last_action_date":"2024-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB29/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb29.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1795491,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"AN ACT relating to the Trail Town operations grant fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Trail Town operations grant fund; require the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB35/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb35.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795492,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"AN ACT relating to syringe services programs.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.500 to allow the United States Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to operate a syringe services program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB36/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb36.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795493,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"AN ACT relating to sex crimes.","description":"Amend KRS 17.500 to include distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in the definition of \"sex crime.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB66/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb66.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795495,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"AN ACT relating to rights and obligations of landlords and tenants to a residential lease.","description":"Repeal and reenact various sections of KRS Chapter 383 to update the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to conform; amend KRS 383.715 to conform; repeal KRS 383.300, 303.302, 383.500, 383.505, 383.515, 383.525, 383.540, 383.580, 383.620, and 383.665.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB76/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb76.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795496,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"AN ACT relating to theft by unlawful taking or disposition.","description":"Amend KRS 514.030 to increase the theft aggregate timeframe from 90 days to one year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB48/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb48.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1795497,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"AN ACT relating to the identification of lottery winners.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to restrict the Kentucky Lottery Corporation from publishing the name or likeness of any winner of a lottery prize that exceeds $1,000,000 who elects to have his or her identifying information withheld from public record for up to one year; amend KRS 61.878, relating to the Kentucky Open Records Act, to exclude the name, address, or likeness of a winner of a lottery prize that exceeds $1,000,000 from inspection if the winner elects to have his or her identifying information withheld.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB80/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb80.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795498,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"AN ACT relating to the property tax homestead exemption.","description":"Amend KRS 132.810 to remove the requirement that the homestead exemption be construed to mean $6,500 in terms of the purchasing power of the dollar in 1972 and the cost-of-living indexing requirement; require the amount of the homestead exemption to be 50% of the first $250,000 in assessed value for qualifying real property; EFFECTIVE only upon the ratification by voters of an amendment to Section 170 of the Kentucky Constitution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB61/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb61.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1795500,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"AN ACT relating to students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to establish definitions for the section; state legislative findings and declarations; require a public school to obtain parent approval for their child's participation in any questionnaire or similar activities; establish parental rights relating to student data and privacy; require parental consent prior to using radio frequency identification technology to track students or collect student data; require school districts and public to adopt policies and procedures to comply with the restrictions on use of radio frequency identification technology; establish a cause of action for violation of the section; amend KRS 158.191 to require a local board of education to adopt policies to prohibit the administration of certain examinations or surveys without written parental consent; establish requirements for schools to obtain parental permission, create limitations of the section's applicability; provide that Section 1 may be cited as The Child and Family Privacy Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB51/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb51.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1795502,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require proof of a vehicle registration receipt, proof an operator's license, and proof of motor vehicle insurance be provided to a peace officer at the time of a traffic stop; amend KRS 186.400 to require a notation in the operator's license database when a license is issued, renewed, suspended, or revoked; amend KRS 186A.010 to require a notation in AVIS when a motor vehicle's registration is issued, renewed, or revoked; amend KRS 186.170 to allow for proof of a registration receipt in an electronic format; require peace officers with access to AVIS to check it at the time of a stop; amend KRS 186.510 to require a peace officer to check the operator's license database; allow a person to provide proof of a valid operator's license prior to the court date; allow for proof of an operator's license in an electronic format; amend KRS 186.990 to allow for dismissal of a charge with proof the vehicle is properly registered; allow that for a violation of failure to illuminate a vehicle license plate a courtesy warning may be issued in lieu of a uniform citation; provided that if a citation is issued the operator of the vehicle shall be fined $25; allow for dismissal of a fine if proof of repair is shown; amend KRS 189.990 to establish that for violations of certain vehicle operation statutes a courtesy warning may be issued in lieu of a uniform citation; provide that if a uniform citation is issued the operator of the vehicle shall be fined $25; allow for dismissal of a fine if proof of repair is shown; amend KRS 67.592 to require a jailer to keep a receipt form listing a prisoner's property and to return a valid operator's license upon a person's release unless needed for evidentiary purposes; amend KRS 138.465, 186.574, 189.271, 189.370, and 431.452 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB33/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb33.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1795503,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky State Representative Royce William Adams.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky State Representative Royce Adams.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR34/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr34.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795504,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for at-home anticoagulation management.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization contracted for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage and reimbursement for at-home prothrombin time or international normalized ratio (INR) testing, including but not limited to coverage and reimbursement for education and training, INR monitors or testing devices, and all necessary testing supplies; authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations; requires the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the department to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; and requires the cabinet to comply with KRS 205.525.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 74)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB31/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb31.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1795505,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"A RESOLUTION in honor and loving memory of Gary Dale Johnson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Gary Dale Johnson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR21/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr21.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1795506,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"AN ACT relating to guardianship proceedings.","description":"Amend various sections of KRS 387.500 to 387.770 to change the term \"ward\" to \"protected person\"; allow the respondent the right to retain private counsel; set out the respondent's right to an attorney who does not act as a guardian ad litem; increase maximum allowable hourly rate for court-appointed attorneys; create new sections of KRS 387.500 to 387.770 to allow the court to address the needs of marital parties after the appointment of a guardian or conservator; allow the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for the respondent in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB53/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb53.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795508,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.","description":"Amends KRS 189.503 to allow local governments to apply to the Transportation Cabinet for permission to include segments of state-maintained highways in racing events permitted by a local government; and amends KRS 189.505 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 91)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB29/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb29.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1795509,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mark Ihrig for having been selected as a 2023 inductee into the Kentucky Emergency Management Association Hall of Fame.","description":"Honor Mark Ihrig for having been selected as a 2023 inductee into the Kentucky Emergency Management Association Hall of Fame.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR11/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr11.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795510,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Edgar Harrell Memorial Highway in Trigg County.","description":"Designate the\" Edgar Harrell Memorial Highway\" in Trigg County and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR21/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr21.html","sponsor":"Mary Imes"},
{"bill_id":1795511,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"AN ACT relating to orders of protection.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to define \"qualifying offense\"; allow lifetime orders of protection for victims of qualifying offenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB81/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb81.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795512,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"AN ACT relating to heirs property and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 381 to enact the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act; define terms, including \"heirs property\"; create a mechanism for partition or sale among cotenants by the court; create requirements for notice and determination of value through agreement or appraisal; create protocol for buyouts, partition alternatives, partition in kind, sale by open market, sealed bids, or auction; create the heirs property research fund; amend KRS 324B.050 to authorize the Kentucky Real Estate Authority to promulgate administrative regulations to issue grants from the fund; amend KRS 64.012 to increase the recording and indexing fee collected by county clerks by $1 and to direct those additional fees to the heirs property research fund; amend KRS 381.135 and 389A.030 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB54/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb54.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795513,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.","description":"Amend KRS 189.930, to expand the requirement to move over or slow down when approaching an emergency or public safety vehicle to include any disabled vehicle displaying a warning signal.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Rules (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB19/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb19.html","sponsor":"Mary Imes"},
{"bill_id":1795514,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Benedict Francis Schickel.","description":"Honor Benedict Francis Schickel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR15/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr15.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795515,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR18/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr18.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795516,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"AN ACT relating to railroad operations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require a crew of at least two persons during the operation of a train; provide exceptions; amend KRS 277.990 to include penalties for crews of less than two persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Transportation (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB33/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb33.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1795517,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Governor Julian Morton Carroll.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Julian Morton Carroll.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR28/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr28.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795518,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"AN ACT relating to universal recognition of occupational licenses.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B to allow universal recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications; include work experience as a basis for licensure or certification; explicity include military personnel and their spouses; provide that the Act may be cited as the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB34/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb34.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1795520,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"AN ACT relating to conservation district audits.","description":"Amend KRS 65A.010 to add specificity to the definition of \"special purpose governmental entity\" to include soil and water conservation services; amend KRS 262.097 to conform; amend KRS 262.280 to exempt a soil and water conservation district from the requirements set forth in KRS 65A.030; amend KRS 262.763 to exempt a watershed conservancy district from the requirements set forth in KRS 65A.030.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB27/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb27.html","sponsor":"Daniel Fister"},
{"bill_id":1795521,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"AN ACT relating to wages.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010 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 incrementally raise minimum wage for employers to $15.00 an hour; include anti-preemption language permitting local governments to establish minimum wage ordinances in excess of the state minimum wage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB42/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb42.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795523,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency medical services and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 311A.030 to remove the classifications of ambulance services, mobile integrated healthcare programs, and medical first response providers; amends KRS 311A.142 to permit an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic in good standing in another state to be eligible for reciprocity at the same level of certification or licensure; amends KRS 142.301, 205.5602, 211.9523, 311A.010, 311A.170, and 405.075 to conform; and repeals KRS 311A.185, relating to determination of death by a paramedic; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 94)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB57/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb57.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1795524,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriate $227 million, $17 million, and $17 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority to fund a one-time two percent cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2024, for Kentucky Employees Retirement System nonhazardous and hazardous duty recipients, and for State Police Retirement System recipients, respectively; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB20/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb20.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1795525,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky child tax credit.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable Kentucky child tax credit for taxpayers with qualifying children under the age of six; authorize a maximum credit of $1,000 per qualifying child for individuals with income below $50,000 for single taxpayers and $100,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly; provide that individuals with incomes above the specified thresholds may be eligible for a reduced child tax credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB12/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb12.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1795526,"bill_number":"SB10","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 after the November 2027 election; provide transitional calendar; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB10/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb10.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1795527,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Governor Julian Morton Carroll.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Julian Morton Carroll.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR36/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr36.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1795528,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs and cats.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define \"animal shelter,\" \"breeder,\" \"broker,\" and \"retail pet shop\"; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs or cats; allow retail pet shops to collaborate with animal shelters to showcase dogs or cats; require retail pet shops to maintain records documenting the source of each dog or cat it provides space to showcase for at least one year; prohibit the sale or transfer of ownership of a dog or cat in a publicly accessible space; amend KRS 258.990 to include a penalty for retail pet shop operators who violate this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB41/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb41.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1795529,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Don Conrad.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Don Conrad.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR10/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr10.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795530,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory former State Representative Johnnie Hubert \"Hubie\" Collins.","description":"Adjourn in loving memory and honor of former State Representative Hubert Collins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR37/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr37.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1795532,"bill_number":"HB38","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 640.010 to define terms; 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 KRS 431.213, 431.2135, 431.218, 431.220, 431.223, 431.224, 431.240, 431.250, 431.260, 431.270, 507A.060, 532.025, 532.075, 532.130, 532.135, 532.140, 532.300, 532.305, and 532.309.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB38/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb38.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1795533,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 371 in Kenton County as the Michael Scott \"Bubba\" Wilson Memorial Highway.","description":"Designate a portion of Kentucky Route 371 in Kenton County as the Michael Scott \"Bubba\" Wilson Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR24/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr24.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795534,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"AN ACT relating to unlawful trade practices and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeals, reenacts, and amends KRS 286.2-685 as a new section of Subtitle 3 of KRS Chapter 286 to make technical amendments, to remove prohibition against use of financial institution names in certain marketing and solicitations, and to establish a civil penalty for violation; amends KRS 324.160 to establish that violation of section regulating real estate service agreements by real estate licensees is improper conduct; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit the use of financial institution names in the marketing and solicitations of persons who are not financial institutions in certain circumstances, to authorize enforcement by the Attorney General and any trade organization representing one or more financial institution industries, and to establish remedies for violation; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to regulate certain real estate service agreements, to make recording of certain real estate service agreements a crime, to provide penalties for violation of recording prohibition, to authorize enforcement of the section by the Attorney General, and to authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations; makes certain violations unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive trade practices in violation of KRS 367.170; provides that the provisions of the Act are severable; RETROACTIVE, in part; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 76)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB88/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb88.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1795538,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Fort Campbell 101st Airborne Division Memorial Highway in Trigg County.","description":"Designate the Fort Campbell 101st Air Division Memorial Highway in Trigg County and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR22/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr22.html","sponsor":"Mary Imes"},
{"bill_id":1795539,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amends KRS 30A.145 to require that the Administrative Office of the Courts prepare, on the first Tuesday of each month, a list of all persons who were excused from jury duty for not being a United States citizen; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 116 to require the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the State Board of Elections, to issue a comprehensive status report regarding voter registration records cleanup and maintenance on or before July 1 of each year, to establish information to be included in the report, to require that the report be issued to the Legislative Research Commission and made available to the public on the Secretary of State’s and board’s official websites, to require that persons be contacted about their voter registrations only by mail, and to provide that anomalies and discrepancies may be reported via a publicly available web link; amends KRS 116.113 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services provide a lifetime copy of the Kentucky death records to the board on or before July 1 each year, and to require that the board remove from voter registration records the name of a person who has been excused from jury duty for not being a United States citizen; amends KRS 116.0452 to conform; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to prohibit a ranked-choice voting method.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 177)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB44/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb44.html","sponsor":"John Hodgson"},
{"bill_id":1795540,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"AN ACT relating to music therapy and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to define terms; establish a licensing board for professional music therapists; require three members of the board to have engaged in three years of the practice or teaching of music therapy; prohibit any persons not licensed under this board from holding himself or herself out as a licensed professional music therapist; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations; authorize the board to issue a license to practice music therapy; establish the process for license renewal, suspension, and revocation; establish fees for licensure; establish fee limitations; authorize the board to implement disciplinary actions; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's physician or other professional involved in the treatment of the client; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's mental health or substance use disorder professional involved in the treatment of the client; prohibit a licensed professional music therapist from replacing services provided by an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist; create the licensed music therapy practice board fund; establish a fine for violations; APPROPRIATION","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB51/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb51.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795541,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR6/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr6.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795542,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"AN ACT relating to the rights of property owners and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 65 to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances that prohibit owners of housing accommodations from refusing to lease or rent the housing accommodation to a person whose source of income to pay rent includes funding from a federal housing assistance program, and to prohibit local governments from requiring an owner of property occupied by an individual other than the owner to pay an emergency response fee that arises out of the actions of a person for which the owner has no control; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing any ordinance relating to landlord or tenant laws that conflicts with state law; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 3)","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB18/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb18.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1795543,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Senator Joseph Richard Wright.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Joseph Richard Wright.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR31/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr31.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795544,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"AN ACT relating to actions for forcible entry and detainer.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to provide automatic expungement of records in actions for forcible entry and detainer; amend KRS 383.250 to provide for sealing of records.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB71/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb71.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795545,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"AN ACT relating to the Interstate Massage Compact.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 309 to adopt the Interstate Massage Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual can practice in a remote state; authorize a home state to impose adverse action against an individual's license issued by the home state; authorize a member state's licensing authority to issue subpoenas for hearings and investigations as well as cease and desist orders to restrict, suspend, or revoke an individual's privilege to practice in the state; establish the Interstate Massage Compact Commission; provide immunity from suit and liability for members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; require the commission to develop and maintain a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, disciplinary action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals participating in the compact; authorize the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to enforce the provisions of the compact; establish rulemaking procedures; authorize the commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states; require provisions of the compact to become effective on the date the compact is enacted into law in the seventh compact state; establish withdrawal guidelines for a member state that wishes to withdraw from the compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB77/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb77.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1795547,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to prevent the compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB39/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb39.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1795548,"bill_number":"SJR26","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Tom Brahm Memorial Highway in Marion County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 49 in Marion County as the Tom Brahm Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR26/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr26.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1795549,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Catherine Marie Jones.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Catherine Marie Jones.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR12/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr12.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795550,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.","description":"Amend KRS 304.39-087 to modify the reporting of insurance information to the Department of Vehicle Regulation; require the Department of Vehicle Regulation to establish information submission format and additional information requirements; amend KRS 186A.040 to modify the Department of Vehicle Regulation's duties relating to insurance notifications in AVIS; establish conditions for when an individual's motor vehicle registration must be revoked or a license plate surrendered; establish registration reinstatement fee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to establish administrative requirements for county clerks and the Department of Vehicle Regulation relating to proof of insurance, affidavits submitted in lieu of proof of insurance, and surrendering a motor vehicle license plate; require the Department of Insurance to prepare forms and a notice to registration renewal applicants; amend KRS 186A.042 to allow the submission of an affidavit in lieu of proof of insurance; require the county clerk to provide a notice when processing motor vehicle registration renewals; amend KRS 186A.990 to provide penalties for failure to surrender a motor vehicle license plate upon registration revocation for lack of required insurance; amend KRS 186.180 to conform; delete fee for revocations under KRS 186.290; amend various statutes requiring proof of insurance to allow submission of an affidavit; amend KRS 189.636 to require law enforcement to issue citations to motor vehicle operators for failure to comply with required insurance law; amend KRS 304.39-080 to establish exception to continuous motor vehicle insurance requirement; amend KRS 304.39-110 to permit insurers to offer 12 month policy periods; amend KRS 304.39-117 to modify requirements for evidence of compliance with required insurance law; amend KRS 304.99-060 to modify penalties; amend KRS 431.078 to create expungement rights for motor vehicle owners and operators that fail to have required motor vehicle insurance; make technical corrections; repeal KRS 304.39-085, relating to notification by insurers to the Department of Vehicle Regulation; require the Department of Vehicle Regulation and the Department of Insurance to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this Act within 30 days of effective date of section; RETROACTIVE, in part; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB31/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb31.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1795551,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to establish the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee, the membership of the committee and the committee's duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB26/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb26.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1795552,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"AN ACT relating to campaign finance.","description":"Amend KRS 6.811 to prohibit legislative agents or employers of legislative agents from making campaign contributions to legislators, candidates, campaign committees for legislators or candidates, caucus campaign committees, or permanent committees that donate to or make independent expenditures for legislators at any time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB39/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb39.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1795553,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.","description":"Amends KRS 610.345 to require notice to schools prior to filing of a public offense petition against a child in certain cases; and amends KRS 158.488 and 158.153 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 51)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB11/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb11.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795554,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"AN ACT relating to smoke alarms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 227 to require a working smoke detector be present in any residence sold; direct seller to attest to the presence and functioning of the required smoke detector in signed affidavit given to buyer at closing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB23/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb23.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1795555,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend Rule 49 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR19/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr19.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795556,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"AN ACT relating to a motor vehicle usage tax for active duty service members.","description":"Amend KRS 138.460 to provide a tax credit to active duty members of the Armed Forces for taxes paid to another state which are substantially identical to the taxes paid in this state, whether or not the other state grants a similar credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB19/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb19.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795558,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amend KRS 17.500 to include distribution of matter portraying a sexual performamce by a minor in the definition of \"sex crime\"; amend KRS 439.3401 to include possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in the definition of \"violent offender\"; amend KRS 532.060 to require a person who has been convicted of a violation of KRS 529.100, 529.110, 531.320, 531.335, or 531.340 to serve five years of postincarceration supervision; amend KRS 532.200 to redefine \"violent felony offense\" as an offense that would classify a person as a violent offender under KRS 439.3401.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB25/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb25.html","sponsor":"Daniel Fister"},
{"bill_id":1795559,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"AN ACT relating to agricultural key infrastructure assets.","description":"Amends KRS 511.100 to add commercial food manufacturing or processing facility, animal feeding operation, and concentrated animal feeding operation to the definition of “key infrastructure assets,” to penalize those who operate an unmanned aircraft system, video recording device, audio recording device, or photography equipment on or above the assets without consent, to penalize those who record or distribute unauthorized images or material of a concentrated animal feeding operation, animal feeding operation, or commercial food manufacturing or processing facility, and to allow a federal, state, or local government law enforcement, regulatory officer or employee, or electric, water, or natural gas utility company to operate any unmanned aircraft system, video or audio recording device, or photography equipment on or above a concentrated animal feeding operation, animal feeding operation, or commercial food manufacturing or processing facility without consent of the owner or authorized representative of the facility for legitimate business purposes; and establishes a Class B misdemeanor for violations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 167)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB16/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb16.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795560,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"AN ACT relating to child pornography.","description":"Amend KRS 531.300 to include any computer-generated image, picture, or motion picture in the definition of \"matter\"; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB82/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb82.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1795561,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"AN ACT relating to consumer data privacy.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; set the parameters for applicability of this Act; define various consumer rights related to data collection; require a data controller to comply with a consumer request to exercise those rights; require controllers to establish a process for consumers to appeal a controller's refusal to act on a consumer's request to exercise a right; set forth requirements for persons or entities that control or process personal data; require persons who control data to conduct data protection impact assessments; establish that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce this Act and shall provide a controller or processor 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions that were violated; provide that if a controller or processor does not cure a violation within 30 days, the Attorney General may initiate an action and seek damages for up to $7,500 for each violation; create a consumer privacy fund in the State Treasury to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General and direct that all civil penalties collected with regard to enforcement actions be deposited in the fund; amend KRS 367.240 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB15/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb15.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1795562,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR7/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr7.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795563,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR10/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr10.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795564,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"AN ACT relating to driver's licensing.","description":"Amend KRS 186.480 to require an applicant for an operator's license speak English and demonstrate the ability to read road signs in English.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB79/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb79.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1795566,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"AN ACT relating to psychologists.","description":"Amend KRS 319.053 to reduce the five-year supervision requirement to two years for a licensed psychological associate to qualify as a licensed psychological practitioner; amend KRS 319.050 and 319.064 to extend the grace period from 60 days to 180 days allowing temporary licensure while applications are pending; remove provision that sunsetted in 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB35/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb35.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1795567,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend Rule 39 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR14/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr14.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795568,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for cancer detection.","description":"Creates a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define “cancer screening, test, or procedure,” and to require coverage for certain cancer screenings, tests, and procedures; and amends KRS 18A.225, 164.2871, and 205.522 to require Medicaid, self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the cancer coverage requirement, to provide that various sections apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, to establish the construction of certain provisions for purposes of federal law and to require state officials to comply, to require that the Department of Insurance determine whether the coverage requirement for cancer detection would be in addition to essential health benefits required under federal law, and to require that the Department of Insurance and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services seek federal waivers, if necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 75)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB52/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb52.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1795569,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of H. Douglas Rouse.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of H. Douglas Rouse.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR13/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr13.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1795571,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"AN ACT relating to the donation of game meat.","description":"Amend KRS 217.217 to allow for the donation of game meat to correctional facilities for the purpose of inmate consumption.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB78/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb78.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1795574,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amends KRS 635.020 to provide that a child 15 years of age or older who is charged with a Class A, B, or C felony involving the use of a firearm shall be transferred to Circuit Court to be tried as an adult, to provide that the Commonwealth’s attorney may transfer the child back to District Court after consulting with the county attorney, to provides that the Circuit Court may transfer the child back to District Court if the Circuit Court finds that fewer than two of the factors listed in KRS 640.010 favor keeping the child in Circuit Court, and to provide that a child who has been convicted of a Class A, B, or C felony involving the use of a firearm shall not be eligible for probation or conditional discharge in a proceeding consistent with KRS 640.030.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 160)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB20/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb20.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1795575,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"AN ACT relating to fishing in privately-owned lakes and ponds.","description":"Amend KRS 150.170 to allow a bona fide resident landowner and other authorized persons to take fish from any lake or pond located on the owner's property without procuring a sport fishing license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB55/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb55.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1795576,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"AN ACT relating to the right to refuse medical treatment.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to recognize an inherent and absolute right to refuse medical treatment and remove liability protections in the event of a serious adverse reaction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB48/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb48.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1795577,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"AN ACT relating to postsecondary institutions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to define terms; provide that a student or employee of a public postsecondary education institution shall not be penalized, discriminated against, or receive any adverse treatment due to the individual's refusal to support or endorse any divisive concept; provide that a student or employee of a public postsecondary education institution shall not be required to endorse a specific ideology or political viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, promotion, or graduation and prohibit an institution from inquiring into the individual's political or social viewpoints; provide that any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act has a cause of action against the institution for damages and costs of no less than $1,000 and no more than $100,000 per violation; waive sovereign, governmental, and qualified immunity; require the job duties of any individual employed in a diversity, equity, and inclusion role to include the promotion of intellectual diversity; provide that nothing in the section shall be interpreted to infringe upon designated rights of an institution's ability to comply with state or federal law or accreditation standards; require each public postsecondary education institution to conduct a survey in 2025 and 2027 of the institution's students and employees to assess the campus climate with regard to diversity of thought and the respondents' comfort level in speaking freely on campus, regardless of political affiliation or ideology.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB6/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb6.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1795578,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amends KRS 117.001 to remove the definition of “risk-limiting audit” and to remove language from the defined term of “voting machine” or “machine” regarding a direct recording electronic voting machine; amends KRS 117.383 to require that the Secretary of State or his or her designee randomly select at least one ballot scanner and one race tabulated on that scanner for a hand-to-eye recount, to require that the hand-to-eye recount be performed by each county board of elections or its designee, and to establish the process for the hand-to-eye recount; appropriates to the State Board of Elections $1.2 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $1.2 million in fiscal year 2025-2026 to reimburse each county clerk up to $5,000 for actual expenses incurred for each election in which the clerk conducts a hand-to-eye recount; and amends 117.295 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 156)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB53/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb53.html","sponsor":"John Hodgson"},
{"bill_id":1795579,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR5/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr5.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1795580,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"AN ACT relating to designation of income tax refund.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide taxpayers the option of having all or a portion of their income tax refund be contributed to the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025; direct the commissioner of the Department of Revenue to transfer the funds by July 1, 2026, and by July 1 of each year thereafter to the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB21/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb21.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1795581,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.","description":"Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to include in the homestead exemption for owners who are 65 years of age or older any increase in the valuation of the real property that is assessed after the later of the year the owner turned 65 or the year the owner purchased the property; apply the exemption to increases in valuation that occur after the date the amendment is ratified by the voters; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB23/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb23.html","sponsor":"Mike Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1795582,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define \"eligible noncertified school graduate\"; amend definitions of \"KEES award,\" \"KEES award maximum,\" and \" KEES base amount\" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB46/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb46.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1795584,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to taxation.","description":"Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide the General Assembly the authority to exempt all or a portion of any class of property from taxation or eliminate all or a portion of any tax and the related provisions of that tax; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB59/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb59.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1795585,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"AN ACT relating to railroad operations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require a crew of at least two persons during the operation of a train or light engine; amend KRS 277.990 to include penalties for crews of less than two persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB47/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb47.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1795586,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"AN ACT relating to soil conservation and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 262 to establish a Healthy Soils Program and a Healthy Soils Program fund in the Department for Natural Resources, Division of Conservation; require the department to provide technical advice and assistance and to assist with soil health assessments and soil health plans; require the commissioner to approve applications for grants and other types of financial assistance under the Healthy Soils Program; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the Healthy Soils Program and the Healthy Soils Program fund; amend KRS 146.100 to require the director of the Division of Conservation to have experience in healthy soil practices; amend KRS 224.71-110 to require the Agriculture Water Quality Authority to promote soil restoration and include an organic agriculture organization among appointments to the authority and add healthy soil practices as a committee; amend KRS 262.010 to define \"healthy soil practices,\" \"soil health,\" \"soil health assessment,\" and \"watershed health\"; amend KRS 262.020 to add restoration, biological diversity, watershed health, and healthy soil practices to the purpose of soil and water conservation districts; amend KRS 262.748 and 262.778 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB70/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb70.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1795587,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"AN ACT relating to water and wastewater systems.","description":"Creates a combined Kentucky Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators; provides for board duties and membership; requires that on or before December 31, 2024, the board, in conjunction with the Drinking Water Advisory Workgroup and the Clean Water Advisory Workgroup, make recommendations for the establishment of a voluntary certification program for supervisors of certified operators of water or sewage treatment plant systems; requires that the recommendations include suggestions for the establishment of a voluntary shared services certification program for supervisors or certified operators of combined water or sewage treatment plants or systems and suggestions for the establishment of a program or strategy for recruiting applicants to work in the operation of water treatment plants or distribution systems who are not currently participating in apprenticeships or certification programs administered by the cabinet; amends KRS 223.160, 223.170, 223.200, 223.210, and 224.73-110 to conform; provides for the staggering of the terms of initial appointments to the Kentucky Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators; and provides for the transfer of documents and the continuity of actions from the Kentucky Board of Certification of Wastewater System Operators and the Kentucky Board of Certification of Water Treatment and Distribution System Operators to the Kentucky Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 206)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB40/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb40.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1795588,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky Alert Systems.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to create and operate the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when an adult is missing and may have been abducted or kidnapped or may be in physical danger and the Kentucky Ian Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when a child is missing and may be in physical danger; and amends KRS 16.010 to define “missing adult” and “missing child.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 52)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB45/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb45.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1795589,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"AN ACT relating to the limited liability entity tax.","description":"Amend KRS 141.0401 to sunset the limited liability entity tax for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2025; amend KRS 141.0205 to sunset tax credits afforded by the limited liability entity tax for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB55/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb55.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1795590,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Alice Dudley Woods Baesler.","description":"Honor the life and accomplishments of Alice Dudley Woods Baesler.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR18/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr18.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795591,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Joey Bott.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Joey Bott.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR24/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr24.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1795592,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Darlene Thomas upon receiving the 2024 Jean Sabharwal Award from Bluegrass Families First.","description":"Honor Darlene Thomas upon receiving the 2024 Jean Sabharwal Award for her work and advocacy for Lexington's children and families.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR17/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr17.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795593,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Judy Taylor.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Judy Taylor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR30/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr30.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795594,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of James W. \"Jitter\" Allen.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of James W. \"Jitter\" Allen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR35/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr35.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1795596,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"AN ACT relating to fire protection.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS 75.100 to 75.260 to require a fire protection district, volunteer fire department district, or subdistrict to host a public hearing and provide notice of the hearing when making a change to fire protection services involving communications, firefighting resources, or water supply that will likely downgrade fire service ratings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 92)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB43/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb43.html","sponsor":"John Hodgson"},
{"bill_id":1795597,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the Senate.","description":"Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR5/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr5.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1795598,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"AN ACT relating to bonds.","description":"Amend KRS 431.520 to prohibit individuals who are subject to a protective order under KRS Chapter 403 or 456 from being released on the surety of, or deposit paid by, a person protected by the protective order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB69/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb69.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1795599,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of area churches to open sessions of the 2024 Regular Session with prayer.","description":"Extend an invitation to pastors of area churches to open sessions of the 2024 Regular Session with prayer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR3/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr3.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1795600,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Representative Lamin Swann.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Representative Lamin Swann.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR33/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr33.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1795601,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"AN ACT relating to the recruitment and retention of medical professionals and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 344 to ensure federal law relating to emergency medical treatment and the collection of evidence is not overridden; define terms; prohibit discrimination against medical care providers who decline to perform procedures that violate their conscience; grant providers the right not to participate in or pay for services that violate their conscience; exempt providers from liability for exercising these rights; prohibit the State Board of Medical Licensure from reprimanding medical practitioners and require the board to provide complaints it has received to medical practitioners; establish a civil cause of action for persons injured by violations; provide that the Act may be cited as the Healthcare Heroes Recruitment and Retention Act; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB49/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb49.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1795602,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 150.170 to remove the requirement that resident owners of farmlands own five or more acres of land in order to be exempt from sport hunting and sport fishing license requirements when hunting or fishing on their own farmlands; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 2)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB5/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb5.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1795603,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"AN ACT relating to electricians.","description":"Amend KRS 227A.060 to modify experience and education requirements for an electrician or master electrician license; allow a master electrician applicant to have four years of experience in addition to other education or experience; authorize a master electrician or electrician applicant to qualify for licensure through teaching or attending an associate's degree or diploma program at a college within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System or at another accredited college or university; enable a military veteran to meet master electrician or electrician experience requirements through applicable supervised military occupational specialty experience; direct the department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to promulgate administrative regulations to establish an application form to allow submission of military experience; accept either a DD-214 form or a signed statement from the applicant's commanding officer to verify relevant military experience.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB54/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb54.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1795604,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","description":"Amend Rule 58 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR13/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr13.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1795605,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 132.810 to remove the requirement that totally disabled persons filing for the homestead exemption apply annually and only require a person to reapply if the disability status of the person changes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 140 to sunset inheritance and estate taxes; repeal KRS 140.130 and 140.140 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-02","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB21/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb21.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1796604,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"AN ACT relating to the Information Technology Oversight Committee.","description":"Amend KRS 7A.180, 7A.185, and 7A.190 to change the name of the Investments in Information Technology Improvement and Modernization Projects Oversight Board to the Information Technology Oversight Committee.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Small Business & Information Technology (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Small Business & Information Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB63/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb63.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1796605,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"AN ACT relating to professions and occupations.","description":"Amend KRS 335B.010 to define terms related to licensing and public employment qualifications; amend KRS 335B.020 to narrow the class of offenses to which the chapter applies, to add consideration of the age of the person at the time the crime was committed, the evidence relevant to the circumstances of the crime, and evidence of rehabilitation in making licensure decisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to prohibit disqualifying individuals from pursing a professional license solely due to conviction that has been sealed or expunged, convictions older than five years unless the conviction falls under an exception, or a finding that the applicant lacks good character; amend KRS 335B.030 to require a hiring or licensing authority that denies an individual a professional license due to a prior conviction of a crime to notify the individual in writing of the specific offense that is the basis of the denial, the reasons the offense was determined to directly relate to the duties and responsibilities of the occupation and posed a reasonable threat to public safety, and that the applicant has a right to submit additional information within 30 days which the licensing authority is required to consider; create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B to allow a person with a prior conviction of a crime to request an initial determination regarding whether a prior conviction of crime would disqualify the individual from licensure and require that this initial determination is binding on the hiring or licensing authority; require each hiring or licensing authority to publish information on its website pertaining to applicants with a prior conviction of a crime; require each hiring or licensing authority that is authorized to consider the criminal conviction of an applicant to provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 309, 317A, and 327 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB117/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb117.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1796606,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"AN ACT relating to income taxation of military pensions.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to exclude all distributions from military pension plans received by retired members of the United States military and their surviving spouses or former spouse under a survivor benefit plan from income taxation for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2029; require reporting by the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 131.190 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB123/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb123.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1796607,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"AN ACT relating to patient medical records.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 422 to establish standards and procedures for access to copies of patient medical records or charts for a patient who is under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB103/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb103.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1796608,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"AN ACT relating to the exemption of bullion and currency from sales and use tax.","description":"Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt currency and bullion from sales and use tax; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB101/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb101.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1796609,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"AN ACT relating to a tax credit for volunteer firefighters.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable income tax credit for certain volunteer firefighters; declare the purpose of the credit; require annual reporting to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue to evaluate the impact of the credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide the ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow confidential tax return information to be shared with the Legislative Research Commission and Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB133/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb133.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1796610,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"AN ACT relating to families and children and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 164.2847 to establish a monthly subsidy for students participating in the Kentucky foster or adopted child public postsecondary tuition waiver program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to define \"at -risk male student\"; establish the participation and operational requirements of the Mentorship for At-Risk Male Students Grant Program; amend KRS 211.690 to establish the promotion of father engagement activities as a part of the Kentucky HANDS Program; create new sections of KRS Chapter 405 to establish the participation and operational requirements of the Responsible Fatherhood Imitative; establish the participation and operational requirements of a community grant program to address the needs of fathers in the Commonwealth; create a new section of KRS Chapter 600 to require the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to identify children that are dually involved with both systems of care and provide a report to the General Assembly each year that includes actions taken by both agencies to better serve such children; amend KRS 625.025 to establish new requirements of the youth independent living program operated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB105/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb105.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1796611,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amend KRS 506.040 to provide that any person who is 18 years of age or older who engages in a criminal conspiracy with a minor shall be subject to the same penalty provided for the offense which is the object of the conspiratorial agreement; amend KRS 527.100 to enhance the penalty of possession of handgun by a minor to a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for each subsequent offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB98/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb98.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1796612,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"AN ACT relating to special license plates.","description":"Amend KRS 186.162 to change extra fees for special license plates charged upon renewal to match the extra fees charged upon initial issuance; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB97/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb97.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1796613,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging local governments to facilitate the creation of long-term recovery groups prior to the occurrence of disasters.","description":"Urge local governments to facilitate the creation of long-term recovery groups prior to the occurance of disasters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR31/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr31.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1796614,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for breast examinations.","description":"Amends KRS 18A.225 and 164.2871 to require the state employee health plan and self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution to comply with breast examination coverage requirements; amends KRS 304.17-316 to define terms, to make technical corrections, to prohibit cost-sharing requirements for any covered diagnostic breast examination or supplemental breast examination, to provide for additional coverage if required under federal law, and to provide exemption to Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans under certain circumstances; and amends KRS 304.17A-096, 304.17A-133, 304.18-098, 304.32-1591, and 304.38-1935 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 97)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB115/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb115.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1796615,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"AN ACT relating to assistant county attorneys.","description":"Amends KRS 69.300 to remove the residency requirement for assistant county attorneys.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 78)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB137/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb137.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1796616,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"AN ACT relating to service credit for the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 161.500 to allow members of the Teachers' Retirement System to recover up to 10 unpaid days that were missed to observe religious holidays; include the recovered days in count of days worked for service credit; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB138/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb138.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1796617,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"AN ACT relating to hunter education.","description":"Amend KRS 150.170 to prohibit the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife from imposing a hunter education requirement for a person to obtain a hunting or fishing license or permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB60/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb60.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1796618,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses.","description":"Amend KRS 150.170 to remove the requirement that resident landowners must own five or more acres of farmland in order to be exempt from sport hunting license requirements when hunting on their own lands; remove the farmland owner sport fishing license exemption; allow any person fishing on private property with the permission of the landowner to do so without procuring a sport fishing license.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB106/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb106.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1796619,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator John Schickel to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.","description":"Honor the extraordinary service of Senator John Schickel to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR2/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr2.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1796620,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"AN ACT relating to the taxation of retirement distributions.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to increase the retirement distribution exclusion from $31,110 to $41,110 for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB134/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb134.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1796621,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale of alcohol to minors.","description":"Amend KRS 244.085 to enhance penalties for any person who aids or assists any person under 21 years of age in purchasing or being delivered or served any alcoholic beverage; amend KRS 244.990 to enhance penalties for violations related to retail sales of alcoholic beverages to any person under 21 years of age; establish that the Act may be cited as the Jordan Bratcher and Chance Goostree Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB132/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb132.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1796622,"bill_number":"HJR28","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to study the cost and benefits of increasing the maximum interstate highway speed limit.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to conduct a study on the cost and benefits of increasing the maximum interstate highway speed limit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR28/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr28.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1796623,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"AN ACT relating to housing opportunities.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 100, relating to local planning and zoning, to require local governments to prioritize housing within applicable zones by easing minimum square footage requirements and aesthetic design requirements; facilitating the location of multifamily housing, accessory dwelling units, tiny homes, and manufactured housing; facilitating the permitting and variance process; easing minimum parking requirements, and standards for home occupations; and requiring that zoning laws have a substantial connection to protection of public safety, health, and usage of property; provide legal remedies; set conditions for the construction of the Act; amend KRS 141.435 and 141.437 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Housing Opportunities Made Easier Act or the HOME Act; repeal KRS 100.348, relating to standards for manufactured homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB102/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb102.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1796624,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation of veterans' wages.","description":"Amend KRS 141.010 to define \"veteran\"; amend KRS 141.019 to exclude from income tax wages earned from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, in Kentucky by a resident veteran.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"reassigned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB129/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb129.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1796626,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"AN ACT relating to school personnel.","description":"Amend KRS 161.155 to require school districts to provide a teacher or other employee leave with no loss of income or benefits for 60 school days following an assault against the teacher or employee that results in a physical injury; specify the terms of the leave; require the school district to pay for mental health services of the teacher or employee's choosing during the leave period; amend KRS 158.150 to require a local board of education to adopt a policy requiring expulsion when a student physically assaults or batters school personnel; provide that the policy may permit case-by-case modifications with the consent of the victim; permit the safety of school personnel to be a factor in issuing suspensions and expulsions of primary school students; amend KRS 158.154 to remove the requirement that a physical injury be serious to require a principal to report an assault to law enforcement; amend KRS 158.155 to require mandatory reporters to report assault, battery, or abuse of school personnel or students on school property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB125/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb125.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1796627,"bill_number":"HB119","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 an at-home private school student; establish criteria for participation; require a parent, guardian, or teacher of an at-home private school 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 an at-home private school program ineligible for participation in an interscholastic activity for the remainder of the school year; provide that the Act may be cited as the Play Fair Kentucky Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB119/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb119.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1796628,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"AN ACT relating to the valuation of real property for tax purposes.","description":"Amend KRS 132.810 to require the assessed value of property qualifying for the homestead exemption with an owner who is 65 years of age or older be assessed at a value that is equal to or less than the value of the property in the year the owner turns 65 or the year the owner purchased the property, whichever occurs later; apply to property assessed on or after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB112/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb112.html","sponsor":"Thomas Huff"},
{"bill_id":1796629,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"AN ACT relating to leased office space for the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority and declaring an emergency.","description":"Permit the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority to lease office space in Louisville Metro for its Office of Investments for up to five years with the option to renew up to maximum term of 20 years without being subject to the requirements of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB57/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb57.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1796630,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"AN ACT relating to cosmetology.","description":"Amend KRS 317A.010 to allow fixed or mobile beauty salons, esthetic salons, nail salons, and limited beauty salons; amend KRS 317A.020 and 317A.145 to consider any type of mobile salon a \"facility\" and a \"premises\"; amend KRS 317A.060 to require the cosmetology board to set the standards for mobile and fixed salons and establish inspection schedules; direct any administrative regulations to balance licensee and public interests; amend KRS 317A.050 and 317A.155 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB127/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb127.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1796631,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 341.370 to prohibit disqualification from benefits for workers unemployed as a result of domestic violence and abuse, dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.530 to charge benefits to pooled account for workers displaced from employment through domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.125 to require the secretary to provide training to personnel who process claims related to domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking and to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually the number of claims paid involving domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.360 to conform; amend KRS 341.550 to prevent benefit payments from pooled account from impacting an employer's experience rating; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 341 to direct the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB118/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb118.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1796632,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to establish a National Infrastructure Bank.","description":"Urge Congress to enact legislation to establish a National Infrastructure Bank.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR27/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr27.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1796633,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"AN ACT relating to medical directives.","description":"Amend KRS 311.633 to require physicians and health care facilities to notify patients of the right to refuse compliance with advance directives or medical orders for scope of treatment; require physicians and health care facilities to provide notice of the right to request a transfer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB92/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb92.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1796634,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"AN ACT relating to environmental audits.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 77 to define “environmental audit” and to provide that a person or facility subject to the requirements of KRS Chapter 77 that performs an environmental audit according to the requirements of KRS 224.1-040 shall be entitled to all of the benefits, privileges, and protections afforded by that section; and amends KRS 224.1-040 to allow facilities regulated by air pollution control districts established under KRS Chapter 77 to avail themselves of the same environmental audit process available to facilities regulated by the Energy and Environment Cabinet under KRS Chapter 224, to allow owners or operators of facilities regulated by air pollution control boards under KRS Chapter 77 to make voluntary disclosures as a result of the findings of an environmental audit, to create an environmental audit privilege to protect the confidentiality of communications relating to voluntary internal environmental audits of facilities regulated under KRS Chapter 77, and to prohibit an air pollution control district from seeking civil penalties against a facility for a violation of KRS Chapter 77 or the rules, orders, or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 178)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB136/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb136.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1796635,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.","description":"Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to include in the homestead exemption for owners who are 65 years of age or older any increase in the valuation of the real property that is assessed after the later of the year the owner turned 65 or the year the owner purchased the property; apply the exemption to increases in valuation that occur after the date the amendment is ratified by the voters; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB111/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb111.html","sponsor":"Thomas Huff"},
{"bill_id":1796636,"bill_number":"HB89","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; provide that the Act may be cited as the Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB89/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb89.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1796637,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"AN ACT relating to the promotion of organ and bone marrow donation.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the employers' organ and bone marrow donation tax credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide the ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow disclosure of certain information on the credit to the Legislative Research Commission; provide that Section 1 of this Act may be cited as the Living Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Assistance Act of 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB131/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb131.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1796638,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Kentucky Healthy Farm and Food Innovation Board and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 246 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Healthy Farm and Food Innovation Board and specify membership; set forth the duties of the Kentucky Healthy Farm and Food Innovation Board; establish the healthy farm and food innovation fund; amend KRS 18A.115 to exempt the Kentucky Healthy Farm and Food Innovation Board from a classified service designation; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB93/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb93.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1796639,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"AN ACT relating to moments of silence and reflection.","description":"Amend KRS 158.175 to require moments of silence or reflection at the start of each school day and establish guidelines.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB96/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb96.html","sponsor":"Daniel Fister"},
{"bill_id":1796640,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vivian Lasley-Bibbs.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Vivian Lasley-Bibbs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR43/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr43.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1796641,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Denise Harper Angel upon her retirement from the General Assembly.","description":"Honor Senator Denise Harper Angel upon her retirement from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR4/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr4.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1796642,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"AN ACT relating to property tax rates.","description":"Amends KRS 132.017 to reduce the number of qualified voters needed to form a petition committee, to allow each sheet of the petition to contain the names of voters from more than one voting precinct, to remove the requirement that petition signees put their Social Security number or the name and number of their designated voting precinct on the petition, and to require that petition signees put their birth year on the petition.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-07","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 115)","last_action_date":"2024-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB58/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb58.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1796643,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"AN ACT relating to soil and water conservation and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 147A.029 to allow soil and water conservation districts and watershed conservancy districts to use funds appropriated for the Local Match Participation Program for flood-related projects with federal government agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service; amends KRS 262.240 to provide immunity to a supervisor serving on a soil and water conservation board; creates a new section of KRS 262.700 to 262.795 to establish the procedure for the discontinuance of watershed conservancy district boards, to allow any soil and water conservation district or fiscal court where the watershed conservancy district lies to initiate the discontinuance if the watershed conservancy board fails to meet over the course of one year or longer or fails to adopt and fund a budget, to provide for public notice requirements, to allow for a public hearing to be requested, to require a vote on the discontinuance to be held by the body proposing the discontinuance within 30 days of the public hearing or, if no public hearing is requested, within 30 days of the expiration of the time period in which the public hearing could be requested, to require that if the proposing body votes in favor of discontinuance, then all soil and water conservation districts and fiscal courts where any portion of the watershed conservancy district lies shall hold discontinuance votes within 30 days, to provide that if all voting entities vote in favor of discontinuance or fail to vote, then the watershed conservancy district board shall be discontinued, to provide that if the watershed conservancy district board is discontinued, then the watershed conservancy district shall remain intact and the landowners within the district shall continue to pay the watershed conservancy district tax to the soil and water conservation district or districts in which the watershed conservancy district lies, to require the soil and water conservation district board or boards where the discontinued watershed conservancy district lies to assume all of the rights and responsibilities of the watershed conservancy district board, and to allow that a discontinued watershed conservancy district board be reestablished; amends KRS 262.740 to provide immunity to a director serving on a watershed conservancy district board; amends KRS 262.742 to require that if a vacancy occurs on a watershed conservation district board, the board shall give public notice of the vacancy in the watershed conservancy district; amends KRS 262.760 to provide that if a watershed conservancy district fails to prepare and fund a budget within the first quarter of the year, the soil and water conservation district board or boards where the watershed conservancy district lies may prepare and fund a budget for the watershed conservancy district; repeals KRS 262.791 relating to district discontinuance; and amends KRS 262.793 to allow soil and water conservation board or boards that inherit funds and taxing authority from a discontinued watershed conservancy district board to make periodic adjustments to the revenues they collect and to spend the funds collected on the same works of improvement that are within the watershed conservancy district, even if they are outside of the soil and water conservation district collecting the revenue; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 77)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB130/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb130.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1796644,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"AN ACT relating to employment.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B.010 to 335B.070 to require hiring and licensing authorities to establish an application process that gives persons convicted of a crime an opportunity to apply for a position of public employment or occupational license before pursuing training; amend KRS 335.020 to add criteria for hiring and licensing authorities to consider when determining if a conviction directly relates to the position of public employment or occupational license sought; amend KRS 335B.030 to require hiring or licensing authorities to request information and allow an applicant a hearing before making a determination of hiring for a position of public employment or granting an occupational license, and provide written findings of fact to the applicant upon determination.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB124/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb124.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1796645,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.","description":"Amends sections of KRS Chapters 16, 61, and 78 to make technical and housekeeping changes relating to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority’s (KPPA’s) administration of the systems governed by the Kentucky Retirement Systems and the County Employees Retirement System boards of trustees, including: amends KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to make changes and additions to definitions; repeals, reenacts, and amends KRS 16.652, 61.546, and 61.692 in response to a Kentucky Supreme Court decision and makes technical changes; amends KRS 61.505 to rename the position of internal auditor to chief auditor and to conform with prior legislation; amends KRS 61.525 and 78.540 to remove outdated language and to comply with federal law regarding membership in the retirement plans; amends KRS 61.552 to require Tier 3 members to remit employee contributions before receiving military service credit; amends KRS 61.569 to provide process for repayment of employee contributions after a member’s employment is reinstated by order of a court or tribunal; amends KRS 61.615 to permit KPPA to employ vocational experts to review and evaluate employment information in disability review cases and to remove review of physical exertion requirement when disability is due solely to a mental illness; amends KRS 61.625 regarding procedures for members who receive a refund in error or who have taken a refund and subsequently have their reemployment reinstated; amends KRS 61.637 and 78.5540 to conform to the process for repayment of employee contributions after a member’s employment is reinstated by order of a court or tribunal; amends KRS 61.645 and 78.782 to permit voting by telephone in trustee elections and to extend the deadline for posting board minutes from 72 hours to three business days; amends KRS 61.665 to change the process for the review of disability applications to permit one medical examiner to review initial applications and approve a member for disability with no additional reviews required, but if disability is denied, implement up to two more examiners to achieve majority consensus for approval or disapproval of disability; amends KRS 61.705 and 78.5538 to provide that the death benefit of $5,000 is payable to a beneficiary of the member, not the member, and is not subject to garnishment, unless the beneficiary is the member’s estate or there is an overpayment of benefits or outstanding balance owed to the system; and amends KRS 61.685, 61.702, 78.530, 78.5528, 78.5536, 78.640, and 78.852 to make conforming and technical changes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 55)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB99/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb99.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1796646,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"AN ACT relating to compensation of jurors.","description":"Amend KRS 29A.170 to increase juror pay to $50 per day and remove payment specified for reimbursement of expenses; amend KRS 32.011 to conform; repeal KRS 32.070, which provides for reimbursement of expenses to jurors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB104/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb104.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1796647,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"AN ACT relating to appropriations providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"The Governor's recommended Transportation Cabinet Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, Funds Transfer; detail Part IV, Transportation Cabinet Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB110/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb110.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1796648,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define \"off-highway vehicle\" or \"OHV\"; allow the registration of an OHV as a motor vehicle in accordance with KRS 186.050(3)(a); require proof of insurance and the payment of all registration and clerk fees as identified in KRS 186.050(3)(a) and KRS 186.040; allow the Transportation Cabinet or a local government to prohibit OHV operation on roadways under its jurisdiction; provide for nonresident reciprocity; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; allow nonresidents to operate an OHV on roadways of the Commonwealth; outline requirements, fees, and length of permit validity; amend KRS 189.515 to specify that that section shall not apply to OHVs that have been registered as a motor vehicle; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties; amend KRS 186.010 to specify that OHVs registered under Section 1 or 2 of this Act shall be considered motor vehicles; amend KRS 186A.070 to allow OHVs registered as motor vehicles to operate on roadways of the Commonwealth; repeal KRS 189.281, which allows establishment of a pilot program for off-highway vehicles; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB121/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb121.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1796649,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"AN ACT relating to a living wage.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require any employer doing business in Kentucky that receives governmental incentives or subsidies to pay its employees a living wage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB128/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb128.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1796650,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"AN ACT relating to revenue and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 132.010 and 136.010, relating to certain property taxes, to include certain mains, pipes, pipelines, and conduits in the definition of “real property”; amends KRS 132.590 to declare that property valuation administrators (PVAs) are officers whose jurisdiction and duties are coextensive to that of the Commonwealth as stated in Section 246 of the Constitution of Kentucky, to update the PVA salary schedule, to prohibit PVA salaries from exceeding limits in the Constitution and adjusted for inflation by statute, and to provide that certain PVAs who did not receive an eight percent raise in July 2022 and who are still in office receive a lump-sum payment of eight percent of the sum received for the time between the effective date of the Act and July 1, 2022; amends KRS 138.477 to exempt charging stations with a charging capacity of less than 20 kilowatts from the electric vehicle power tax; and applies Section 1 of the Act retroactively to January 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 200)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB122/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb122.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1796652,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION reestablishing the Certificate of Need Task Force.","description":"Reestablish the Certificate of Need (CON) Task Force to consider changes to the CON program; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit any findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR42/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr42.html","sponsor":"Donald Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1796653,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"AN ACT relating to menstrual products.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198A to define \"homeless shelter\"; require homeless shelters to provide personal products to residents at no cost; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide any available state or federal funds, including public assistance funds, to homeless shelters to purchase personal products for residents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB126/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb126.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1796654,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"AN ACT relating to the regulation of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 245, relating to adult use cannabis, to administer its cultivation, processing, transportation, sale, use, taxation, and licensing; define terms; establish the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board and its membership, procedures, powers, and duties; direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations for the administration and enforcement of the chapter; set up advisory committees appointed by the board; create the Department of Cannabis Control within the Public Protection Cabinet for the oversight of cannabis operations and to provide administrative support for the board; establish various one-year business licenses under the chapter; grant administrative hearings under KRS Chapter 13B to appeal a license denial or revocation; forbid an employer from discriminating against applicants or employees who use cannabis outside of working hours as long as the use does not affect job performance; prohibit a person under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing, consuming, or using cannabis; establish a revolving account called the cannabis fund to collect cannabis licensing fees, fines, excise taxes, and any other funds; form the Social Impact Council as a public agency authorized to distribute moneys from the cannabis fund; set council membership, procedures, powers, and duties; amend KRS 2.015 to require a person to be 21 years of age or older to purchase cannabis and its products and accessories; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to authorize local governments to levy up to a five percent license fee on the gross receipts of a retailer or microbusiness; allow overlapping local governments to agree to levy a combined license fee, with set fee amounts absent an agreement; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to define terms; impose an initial excise tax rate of nine percent on the first sale or transfer of harvested cannabis; allow the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board to set the excise tax rate in each subsequent year; establish excise tax reporting, collection, and liability; amend KRS 138.870 and 260.850 to exclude adult use cannabis from the definitions of \"controlled substance,\" \"marijuana,\" \"hemp,\" and \"hemp products\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 218A and amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, 218A.1423, and 218A.500 to exempt licensed adult use cannabis activities from criminal marijuana offenses; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to allow a person to petition the court to expunge the person's misdemeanor marijuana convictions; amend KRS 431.079 to exclude the expungement petition from the certification of eligibility requirement; amend KRS 131.1815 to notify the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board if a cannabis licensee is a delinquent taxpayer; amend KRS 600.020 to include cannabis offenses in the list of juvenile status offenses; amend KRS 12.020 to add the governmental entities created in KRS Chapter 245 to the list of executive branch government bodies; set initial terms for members of the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board and Social Impact Council; apply the excise tax beginning on July 1, 2025, and allow cannabis sales beginning on July 1, 2026; Section 35 of Act, relating to expungement, is RETROACTIVE; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB90/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb90.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1796655,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 241.010 to decrease the minimum number of passengers from 100 to 40 in the definition of \"riverboat\"; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB62/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb62.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1796656,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.","description":"The Governor's recommended State/Executive Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; detail Part V, Funds Transfer; detail Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and detail Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB114/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb114.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1796657,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"AN ACT relating to solid waste management service companies.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 109 to define “confidential business information” and to provide that no county or waste management district shall compel the production or submission of confidential business information from a solid waste management service company.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 145)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB135/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb135.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1796658,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"AN ACT relating to the limited liability entity tax.","description":"Amend KRS 141.0401 to prevent entities doing business in Kentucky with gross receipts of less than $100,000 from paying the limited liability entity tax for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB120/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb120.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1796659,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"AN ACT relating to protected species.","description":"Amend KRS 150.330 to prohibit the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife from enforcing or imposing fines and penalties for the taking of Cooper's hawks or red-tailed hawks; amend KRS 150.990 to exempt Cooper's hawks and red-tailed hawks from fines and penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB59/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb59.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1796660,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"AN ACT relating to theft of services.","description":"Amend KRS 514.060, relating to theft of services, to include the conduct of a person holding the property of another under a rental agreement longer than the period agreed upon and depriving the owner of its use for future rentals.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB95/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb95.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1796661,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator Whitney H. Westerfield to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon the occasion of his retirement from the General Assembly.","description":"Honor Senator Whitney H. Westerfield upon the occasion of his retirement from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR41/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr41.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1796662,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Section 42 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Section 42 of the Constitution of Kentucky to eliminate the existing dates by which the General Assembly must adjourn in any regular session; provide that no session shall extend beyond December 31.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB94/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb94.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1796663,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164.020 to prohibit the Council on Postsecondary Education from raising tuition for a postsecondary education institution more than 5% a year for resident students and 7% a year for nonresident students; provide a 4-year tuition freeze for an enrolled resident student; require an institution to notify a student before expiration of a tuition freeze; require any increase in tuition or fees to be approved before March 1; amend KRS 164.131 to add 2 additional full-time student members to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, including 1 graduate student; remove language regarding initial appointments; amend KRS 164.821 to add a second faculty member to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees; add 2 additional full-time student members to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, including 1 graduate student; remove language regarding initial appointments; amend KRS 164.321 to add a second faculty member to the boards of regents of comprehensive universities; add 2 additional full-time student members to the boards of regents, including 1 full-time graduate student; remove language regarding initial appointments; amend KRS 164.7874 to require a private postsecondary institution to have a voting student member on its governing board in order to be a participating institution for purposes of KEES eligibility; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Student Tuition Protection and Accountability Act; EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2028.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB107/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb107.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1796664,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"AN ACT relating to swimming pools and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms, to establish lifeguard requirements for Class A and Class B pools, to allow swimming coaches or instructors providing instruction to count as lifeguards, to allow Class A and Class B pools to submit an alternative lifeguard staffing plan, to require that all Class A and Class B pools be equipped with an emergency shut-off switch that is accessible to lifeguards and other pool staff, to exempt single-family residences not used in connection with a home occupation or business, and to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 116)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB109/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb109.html","sponsor":"Kevin Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1796665,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"AN ACT relating to fleeing or evading police.","description":"Amend KRS 520.095 to enhance fleeing or evading police in the first degree to a Class C felony; provide that the defendant shall not be released on probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, or parole until he or she has served at least 50 percent of the sentence imposed; amend KRS 520.100 to enhance fleeing or evading police in the second degree to a Class D felony; provide that the defendant shall not be released on probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, or parole until he or she has served at least 50 percent of the sentence imposed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB113/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb113.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1796666,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"AN ACT relating to birth certificates.","description":"Amends KRS 213.141 to establish that a homeless individual as defined in KRS 198A.700, or a homeless youth, as defined in 42 U.S.C. sec. 11434a(2), who is under the age of 25 does not have to pay a fee to get a copy of his or her birth certificate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 96)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB100/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb100.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1796667,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"AN ACT relating to metal recyclers.","description":"Create new sections of Subchapter 30 of KRS Chapter 224 to require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement a comprehensive program to control explosions and combustion events at metal recycling facilities; require administrative regulations to be promulgated within 120 days after the effective date of the Act; include standards and requirements for controlling hazardous emissions, flying objects, smoke and dust, and the need for pre-shredders; define \"pre-shredder\" and \"metal recycling facility\"; amend KRS 224.30-175 to require notice of violations of noise standards from a metal recycling facility be sent to both the recycling facility and the local governing body.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB91/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb91.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1796668,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"AN ACT relating to English language learners.","description":"Amends KRS 158.6455 to create a tiered implementation of English language learners into the accountability system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB108/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb108.html","sponsor":"Kevin Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1796669,"bill_number":"HJR29","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the release of general funds to the Forest Stewardship Incentives Fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Appropriate $100,000 in General Fund moneys in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Forest Stewardship Incentives Fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR29/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr29.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1796670,"bill_number":"HJR30","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Dan Hale Memorial Highway in Laurel County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Dan Hale Memorial Highway in Laurel County and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR30/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr30.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1796671,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"AN ACT relating to the KentuckyCYBER Program and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Cybersecurity (KentuckyCYBER) Program and governing board within the Council on Postsecondary Education; establish the purpose and duties of KentuckyCYBER Governing Board; create the KentuckyCYBER fund, APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-03","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB139/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb139.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1796672,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a PFAS Working Group to research the effect that exposure to PFAS has on health outcomes in the Commonwealth; create new sections of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define the terms \"consumer product,\" \"intentionally added,\" \"PFAS,\" \"product component,\" and \"wastewater treatment facility\"'; establish a reporting requirement for manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in products manufactured for sale or distribution in the Commonwealth; establish a reporting requirement for PFAS releases in the Commonwealth by manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in manufactured products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-03","last_action":"to Health Services (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB116/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb116.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1797415,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"AN ACT relating to vehicle wheels.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to require all vehicles operating on a highway with an iron, steel, or wooden wheel to be equipped with a rubberized strip on the portion of the wheel that is in contact with the highway; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalty for violation at $20 to $100 for each offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB156/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb156.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1797420,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"AN ACT relating to disposition of property and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 403.190 to state that criminal misconduct against the other spouse may be considered in the disposition of marital property; provide that a spouse who is convicted of committing a felony against the other spouse shall not be entitled to claim retirement or life insurance as marital property; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"recommitted to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB155/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb155.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1797426,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.076 to eliminate no-excuse in-person absentee voting; provide that excused in-person absentee voting shall be conducted during normal business hours for at least 13 working days before an election; amend KRS 117.085 and 117.086 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB61/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb61.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1797434,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas B. Wine.","description":"Adjourn in honor of Thomas B. Wine.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR48/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr48.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1797440,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"AN ACT relating to immunity from criminal liability for health care providers.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define “health care provider” and “health services,” and to establish that health care providers providing health services are immune from criminal liability for harm arising from a health services-related act or omission other than gross negligence or wanton, willful, malicious, or intentional misconduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.12)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB159/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb159.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1797447,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 610 to define terms; prohibit a child from being interrogated using deceptive methods; create a new rule of evidence to limit the admissibility of statements made in the interrogation of a child in violation of statute.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB157/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb157.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1797455,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"AN ACT relating to occupational health and safety.","description":"Amend KRS 338.991 to increase the civil penalties for employers who have violated any provision of KRS Chapter 338, received a citation for a violation of the requirements of KRS Chapter 338, or failed to correct a violation for which a citation has been issued; require the secretary for the Education and Labor Cabinet to annually adjust the maximum civil penalties beginning in 2024 by the percentage increase, if any, in the United State Average Consumer Price Index for all Urban Customers (CPI-U); direct the secretary to begin a three year phase-in for penalty adjustments beginning August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB154/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb154.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1797463,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"AN ACT relating to wine corkage.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to authorize wine corkage in conjunction with a meal by a limited restaurant or NQ2 retail drink licensee; establish conditions to remove a bottle of opened wine from the premises; amend KRS 242.260 to exempt corkage from dry and moist territory violations; amend KRS 243.020, 243.034, and 243.084 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB68/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb68.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1797469,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 118.025 to remove straight-ticket voting as a ballot option in an election; amend KRS 63.200, 67C.103, 117.125, 118A.090, and 118A.100 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB152/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb152.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1797477,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Louanna Whitaker Ratliff.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Louanna Whitaker Ratliff.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR49/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr49.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1797484,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former University of Louisville Men's Basketball Coach Denny Crum.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of former University of Louisville Men's Basketball Coach Denny Crum.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR45/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr45.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1797492,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.087 and 118.035 to extend voting hours from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m; amend KRS 117.076 and 117.275 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB151/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb151.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1797498,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"AN ACT relating to ad valorem taxes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to exempt motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers from state and local ad valorem taxes; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 92, 132, 133, 134, 136, 141, 186, 186A, and 235 to conform; repeal KRS 132.227. 132,485, 132.4851, 132.487, 136.188, 186.193, and 186A.030; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB150/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb150.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1797506,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.","description":"Repeal KRS 237.115, which interprets the application of the license to carry concealed deadly weapon statute as permitting postsecondary facilities and state and local governments to limit concealed carry in governmental buildings; amend KRS 150.172, 237.110, and 527.020 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB66/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb66.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1797513,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define \"eligible noncertified school graduate\"; amend definitions of \"KEES award,\" \"KEES award maximum,\" and \" KEES base amount\" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB7/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb7.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1797519,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"AN ACT relating to charitable donor intent protection.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 273 to define terms, to establish that charitable organizations that accept contributions pursuant to an endowment agreement must abide by the terms of the agreement, to establish that a donor or a donor’s legal representative may bring a civil action against a charitable organization that violates the terms of the agreement, to limit relief to declaratory and injunctive, and to prohibit seeking a judgment awarding monetary damages.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 121)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB70/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb70.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1797525,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.","description":"Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB141/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb141.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1797534,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"AN ACT relating to campaign finance.","description":"Amend KRS 121.015 to add that the definition of \"contribution\" shall not be construed to include news stories, commentary, or editorials by a person or group of persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB64/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb64.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1797541,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"AN ACT relating to presidential elections.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 118 to set forth the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; establish Article I to allow any state and D.C. to be a member of the agreement; establish Article II to provide that member states shall conduct a statewide popular vote for election of President and Vice President; establish Article III to specify the manner of appointing presidential electors in member states; establish Article IV to provide that the compact shall take effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes enact the agreement and allow a state to withdraw from the agreement; establish Article V to set forth definitions of the compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB153/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb153.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1797548,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 150.170 to remove the requirement that resident owners of farmlands must own five or more acres of land in order to be exempt from sport hunting and sport fishing license requirements when hunting or fishing on their own farmlands; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB140/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb140.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1797554,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"AN ACT relating to hospital price transparency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to define new terms; require hospitals to disclose prices for certain items and services provided by hospitals; require hospitals to provide descriptions of different services and standard charges of those services; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations, monitor each facility's compliance, and provide administrative penalties; prohibit collective action of debt for noncompliant facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB145/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb145.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1797559,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"AN ACT relating to the levy of an ad valorem tax rate.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 132.017 to require the portion of a property tax rate which will produce revenue from real property, exclusive of revenue from new property, more than four percent over the amount of revenue produced by the compensating tax rate to be subject to recall by the voters of the district; establish requirements for the ballot question, notifying the public, the election process, and recalling the rate; allow the cancellation of the election; disallow local, state, and federal tax dollars to be used to advocate for the rate; amend various statutes to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB69/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb69.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1797567,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.","description":"Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB75/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb75.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1797574,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"AN ACT relating to retirement benefits for state and county employees in hazardous positions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 16.505 to 16.652 to change the retirement benefits for members participating in the State Police Retirement System (SPRS) or in a hazardous position in either the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) or County Employees Retirement System (CERS) who are hired after January 1, 2014, but before January 1, 2025, so that, in lieu of continued participation in the hybrid cash balance plan (Tier 3 benefits), these members receive the benefits provided to members in a hazardous position who began participating immediately prior to January 1, 2014 (Tier 2 benefits); for those eligible hazardous employees, create a presumption that service credit in a hazardous position earned after January 1, 2014, is service credit earned immediately prior to January 1, 2014; for eligible hazardous members transitioning to Tier 2, require that accumulated contributions in the hybrid cash balance plan remain in the member’s account, but any employer credit be transferred to the retirement allowance account; allow a member in a hazardous position subject to a change from Tier 3 to Tier 2 benefits to make a one-time election to opt out of the change of benefits within 30 days; establish exclusions; amend KRS 16.576, 16.577, 16.578, 16.582, 61.546, 51.552, 61.597, 61.615, 78.5512, 78.5514, 78.5524, 78.5528, and 78.616 to grant to members in a hazardous position who begin participating after January 1, 2025, or whose participation is presumed under Section 1 to begin immediately prior to January 1, 2014, the same benefits provided to members whose participation began immediately prior to January 1, 2014 (Tier 2 benefits), including death and disability benefits, benefit factors and service credit that includes service credit for unused sick leave, and eligibility for early retirement and service purchases; make technical corrections; amend KRS 16.583 and 78.5516 to limit the hybrid cash balance plan (Tier 3 benefits) only to members participating in SPRS or in hazardous positions in KERS or CERS who make an election to opt out of Tier 2 benefits under Section or who make an election, prior to the effective date of the Act, under KRS 61.5955; amend KRS 61.5955 to provide that only a member in a nonhazardous position who began participating in KERS or CERS as a Tier 2 member may elect to receive Tier 3 benefits in the hybrid cash balance plan in lieu of Tier 2 benefits; amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to amend definitions of various terms to conform and make technical changes; amend KRS 16.560, 61.575, and 78.640 to allow interest credited on the accounts of members participating in SPRS or in a hazardous position in KERS or CERS to be adjusted to conform; amend KRS 61.592 and 78.5520 to exempt only hazardous members who opt out of receiving Tier 2 benefits from eligibility for an employer payment to convert nonhazardous service to hazardous service; amend KRS 61.680 to require that a member who is eligible under Section 1 and who has nonhazardous service credit as a Tier 3 member of either KERS or CERS to have his or her nonhazardous and hazardous service consolidated to determine eligibility and benefits; amend KRS 78.545 to add Section 1 as one of the provisions that shall be administered for the CERS in the same manner as for the KERS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB143/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb143.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1797581,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"AN ACT relating to the National Guard.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 38 to restrict the use of the Kentucky National Guard outside of state active duty unless Congress officially declares war or has taken official action pursuant to the United States Constitution and has satisfied any outstanding balance to the Kentucky National Guard; provide that the Act may be cited as the Defend the Guard Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB149/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb149.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1797587,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"AN ACT relating to health service providers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define \"covenant not to compete,\" \"employee,\" and \"health service provider\"; prohibit a health service provider receiving 10 percent or more of its total gross revenue from state general funds from requiring an employee to enter a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; require notice of prohibited convenant not to compete be posted by the health service provider; prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for bringing a civil action; prohibit any covenant not to complete in effect before the effective date of this Act from being renewed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB144/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb144.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1797595,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"AN ACT relating to dyslexia.","description":"Amend KRS 158.307 to require rather than allow local boards of education to develop policy on dyslexia; require rather than allow the policy to include listed items; amend KRS 164.304 to require postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs to include instruction on dyslexia by the 2025-2026 school year, rather than the instruction being contingent on funding availability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB158/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb158.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1797600,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"AN ACT relating to local property tax rate levies.","description":"Amends KRS 132.017 to define “next regular election,” as it pertains to placing on the ballot the question of whether a local property tax rate shall be levied, to specify that the election may occur in the same or a subsequent calendar year as the levy, to require the question to the voters to be framed to ask whether the voter is for the levy of the property tax rate, and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 225)","last_action_date":"2024-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB147/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb147.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1797608,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell one ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for personal use; and for the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products to be controlled by the General Assembly; specify the question to be printed on the ballot; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB160/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb160.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1797613,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"AN ACT relating to menstrual discharge collection devices and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require each public school that includes any of grades six through 12 to provide free menstrual discharge collection devices to students; require each local board of education to adopt policies for the distribution of free menstrual discharge collection devices; define \"menstrual discharge collection devices\"; amend KRS 139.010 to define \"menstrual discharge collection devices\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of menstrual discharge collection devices; APPROPRIATION; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB148/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb148.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1797620,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Establishes that a candidate who has filed nomination papers on or before January 5, 2024, and whose precinct name or number has changed since November 8, 2023, due to reapportionment and precinct establishment shall not be disqualified based solely on precinct name or number designation; RETROACTIVE to November 8, 2023; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 1)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB161/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb161.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1797627,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to authorize the study of medical cannabis.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to remove cannabis as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR46/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr46.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1797634,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"AN ACT relating to child care workers.","description":"Amend KRS 199.8965 to require a child care staff member who turns 18 to complete a national and state criminal background check within 30 days of his or her 18th birthday.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB146/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb146.html","sponsor":"Mike Clines"},
{"bill_id":1797641,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Education to amend the federal accountability requirements.","description":"Urge the United States Department of Education to amend the federal accountability requirements to truly afford states the flexibility to implement innovative approaches to student assessment and school accountability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR32/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr32.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1797648,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"AN ACT relating to products that contain nicotine.","description":"Repeals, reenacts, and amends KRS 438.345 as a new section of KRS Chapter 158; requires local boards of education to adopt policies that penalize students for possessing alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, or vapor products and lists penalties; requires school districts to report annually to the Kentucky Department of Education; requires the department to report to the Legislative Research Commission the number of nicotine-related behavior incidents in schools and the number requiring medical intervention; requires schools to provide evidence-based age-appropriate nicotine prevention and cessation information to all students at the beginning of the school year and access to materials throughout the school year; requires a school to provide nicotine cessation information upon the first incident, requires a school to provide disciplinary action in accordance with the district’s code of acceptable behavior upon the second incident, and allows for in-school or out-of-school suspension and the opportunity to complete a nicotine education program for the third and subsequent incidents; authorizes the department, regional educational cooperatives, and local boards of education to identify and apply for grant opportunities relating to nicotine; and requires by August 1, 2024, that the department, after consultation with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, post nicotine awareness information","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 149)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB142/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb142.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1797654,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR47/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr47.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1797660,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"AN ACT relating to guardian ad litem fees.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to require a guardian ad litem that is appointed for any minor child in certain enumerated court proceedings covered in KRS Chapter 403 to receive a reasonable fee to be fixed by the court and paid by the Finance and Administration Cabinet; create a new section of KRS Chapter 456 to require a guardian ad litem appointed for any minor child in any court proceeding covered in KRS Chapter 456 to receive a reasonable fee to be fixed by the court and paid by the Finance and Administration Cabinet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB67/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb67.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1797667,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to repeal the firearm restrictions on users of marijuana under the Gun Control Act of 1968.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to repeal the firearms restrictions on users of marijuana under the Gun Control Act of 1968.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR44/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr44.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798628,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.001 to remove from the definition of \"proof of identification\" a student or employee identification document used to confirm a voter's identity; and amend KRS 117.228 to remove a credit or debit card as a secondary form of identification to confirm a voter's identity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB80/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb80.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798643,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Virginia Joann Pensinger.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Virginia Joann Pensinger.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR52/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr52.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1798657,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"AN ACT relating to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to define “SUDEP,” to update autopsy requirements, to require the Vital Statistics Branch to forward a copy of the death certificate to the North American SUDEP Registry if sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is found to be the cause or the suspected cause of death, and to provide that the Act may be cited as Jami’s Law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 98)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB166/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb166.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1798671,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency medical preparedness of schools.","description":"Amends KRS 158.162 to require that local boards of education maintain a portable automated external defibrillator in a public, readily accessible, well-marked location in all school buildings, including elementary school buildings, and at school-sanctioned athletic practices and competitions, and to require that an annual report on compliance with portable automated external defibrillator requirements be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education; and amends KRS 158.1622 to expand the School AED Fund to expand the medical devices the fund can be used to purchase to include medical devices to diagnose, prevent, or treat a medical condition that is harmful to student athletes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 208)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB169/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb169.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1798685,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 118.025 to remove straight-party voting as a ballot option in a regular election; amend KRS 63.200, 67C.103 117.125, 117.155, 117.205, 118A.090, and 118A.100 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB83/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb83.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798700,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"AN ACT relating to deficient administrative regulations and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to nullify three emergency administrative regulations relating to Medicaid services after those administrative regulations were found deficient during the 2023 legislative interim; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to nullify 201 KAR 23:170, relating to social workers, after that administrative regulation was found deficient during the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 168)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB65/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb65.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1798716,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 31 to define “alternative sentencing worker,” “qualified treatment program,” and “treatment program,” to allow a court to issue an order for pretrial release pending an assessment for a mental health or substance use disorder and to allow the prosecution to object, to require that a needs assessment be conducted within 48 hours and to establish who may conduct the assessment, to require that a treatment plan be developed by a qualified health professional who is employed by a treatment program, to allow a court to approve the treatment plan without a hearing or allow the court to schedule a hearing, to allow the court to put conditions on pretrial release, to require that the Department of Public Advocacy and defense counsel consider all appropriate and competent facilities and not discriminate against any facility based on religious content, and to allow that facilities or programs be recommended if they are consistent with a client’s personal religious belief; amends KRS 31.030 to require that the Department of Public Advocacy submit a report, and to require that alternative sentencing workers complete continuing education related to substance use disorder and comply with kickback provisions; amends KRS 202A.011 to define “contract mental health evaluator”; amends KRS 202A.041 to replace “qualified mental health professional” with “contract mental health evaluator” and to set forth state compensation requirements when a sheriff or other peace officer must remain with a person after requesting evaluation by a contract mental health evaluator; amends KRS 205.200, relating to residency requirements for Medicaid, to prohibit relocation to Kentucky solely for receiving medical services using Medicaid, and to allow an individual to submit proof of residency; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to require any substance use disorder program authorized or regulated under the chapter, or substance use disorder program that holds a chemical dependency treatment services license under KRS 222.231 that was issued in accordance with KRS 216B.042, or recovery residence as defined in KRS 222.500 to obtain agreement from the resident’s family member, guardian, or emergency contact to personally transport the resident or make available transportation services for any resident who wishes to leave the treatment program, except where prohibited by federal law; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to outline transportation service responsibilities; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to allow treatment facilities to notify the court, Commonwealth’s attorney, county attorney, local law enforcement, emergency contact, or court-designated individual if a resident leaves a facility prior to court approval or prior to completing the conditions of the court order if permitted by state and federal law; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to require the facilities to provide full disclosure of the services they provide to potential patients and in any advertisements or other solicitations; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to prohibit substance use disorder facilities or recovery residences from knowingly recruiting into their facilities any out-of-state resident who is enrolled in Medicaid, or recruiting with the purpose of enrolling the out-of-state resident in Medicaid in Kentucky to the extent allowed by federal law; creates new sections of KRS Chapter 222 to require that the facilities submit to the Department for Medicaid Services a recipient’s proof of Kentucky residency when submitting an initial request for Medicaid reimbursement if the facilities are aware that the recipient resided in another state within the past month, to establish fines for facilities to the extent allowed by federal law, to require that any out-of-state resident found to be ineligible for Medicaid in Kentucky reimburse the Department for Medicaid Services any fees paid by Medicaid if the out-of-state resident fails to establish Kentucky residency, and to allow the Office of the Attorney General to enforce actions for fines assessed; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to define “department,” “qualified treatment program,” and “treatment program,” to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services publish a list of all qualified treatment programs, post the list on its website, and send the list to the Department of Public Advocacy and the Administrative Office of the Courts, to require that state employees who make recommendations to a court for an alternative sentence prioritize referrals to qualified treatment programs, and to require that the cabinet promulgate administrative regulations; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to prohibit any person from receiving kickbacks for referrals into treatment facilities; establishes protections, exemptions, and penalties; and includes a severability clause.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 68)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB71/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb71.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1798730,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR51/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr51.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1798745,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"AN ACT relating to mathematics education and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amends KRS 158.791 to specify the role of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) in assisting local school districts with mathematics instruction, supports, and interventions and to require KDE to collaborate with designated agencies on mathematics programming, materials, and activities; amends KRS 158.840 to require students in kindergarten through grade three needing to make accelerated progress in mathematics to receive interventions and to require that the Council on Postsecondary Education submit an annual report on the compliance of teacher preparation programs to this Act; creates a new section of KRS 158.840 to 158.844 to require that KDE promulgate regulations defining and establishing a multitiered system of supports to include mathematics instruction, intervention, and instructional strategies for students through grade three, to require that KDE provide technical support to school districts, to require that school districts select a universal screener for mathematics by January 1, 2026, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, to require that a universal screener be given to every student in kindergarten through grade three within 30 days of the start of the school year, to require the development of a mathematics improvement plan in the first 60 days for any student in kindergarten through grade three who is identified as needing interventions, to require that KDE report the status of implementation to the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) by November 1, 2027, to require that KDE provide resources to teachers on specific screeners and instructional resources, and to require that KDE establish reading teacher academies or coaching models for teachers of students in grades kindergarten through eight by September 1, 2025; creates a new section of KRS 158.840 to 158.844 to establish the Kentucky numeracy counts fund, to provide that moneys and interest in the fund shall not lapse, and to provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act; creates KRS 158.8401 to define new terms for KRS 158.840 to 158.844; amends KRS 158.842 to change the composition of the Committee for Mathematics Achievement and to require that the committee report activities and progress to LRC by May 1, 2025; creates KRS 164.3061 to require postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs in elementary education to include evidence-based instructional strategies for kindergarten through grade three beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, to require that the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) develop and maintain a list of approved teacher preparation assessments, to require that the EPSB develop an evaluation rubric for teacher candidates, and to require that the EPSB report data to an external evaluator for analysis and report the results and all data to LRC; and appropriates General Fund moneys in the amount of $5 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 and $5 million in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Kentucky numeracy counts fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 222)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB162/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb162.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1798759,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"AN ACT relating to blood donation.","description":"Amend KRS 214.450 to define \"COVID-19 vaccine\" or \"mRNA vaccine\"; amend KRS 214.452 to require blood establishments to test for COVID-19 antibodies, evidence of lipid nanoparticles, and spike protein; require the administrator of any blood establishment to inquire on the donor history questionnaire whether a donor has received a COVID-19 vaccine or mRNA vaccine; require a donor to provide the name of the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine the donor received; establish deferral periods for donors who have received a live attenuated COVID-19 vaccine or for donors who do not know the manufacturer of the COVID-19 vaccine the donor received, and establish deferral periods for donors who have received a diagnosis of COVID-19 or are displaying symptoms of COVID-19; amend KRS 214.458 to require blood establishments to include on the label for blood collected the laboratory test results for COVID-19.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB163/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb163.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1798774,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.125 to require that voting systems contain components and subcomponents that are only manufactured, integrated, and assembled in the United States; require that the suppliers of components and subcomponents be accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity of the United States Department of Defense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB78/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb78.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798790,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to require that a risk-limiting audit be performed upon the closing of the polls in order to certify the election; amend KRS 117.001 to change the definition of \"risk-limiting audit\"; amend KRS 117.275 to include additional requirements for the counting and tabulation of ballots and for the certification of election results; amend KRS 117.066 and 117.295 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB84/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb84.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798807,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.125 to include additional requirements for voting systems; amend KRS 117.175 to include additional instructions for voter instruction cards; amend KRS 117.383 to require the State Board of Elections to include a voter notification program to notify a voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for a single office on a paper ballot; amend KRS 67C.103, 117.155, and 117.205 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB82/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb82.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798821,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"AN ACT relating to the posting of veterans' benefits and services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to create and distribute a veterans' benefits and services document to employers and require employers to keep copies of a veterans' benefits and services document in a conspicuous and accessible place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB168/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb168.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1798836,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.","description":"Amends KRS 190.080, regarding dealer discloser of previous consumer-owner information to a potential purchaser, to require that the previous consumer-owner give consent to disclose the information, and to make technical corrections; amends KRS 281.926 to require towing companies to submit their rate schedules to the nearest Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) post and all local law enforcement agencies in addition to making them available to the public upon request, and directs KSP and local law enforcement agencies to remove companies that do not comply with these requirements from their wrecker log for a period of six months for the first violation and one year for any subsequent violation; amends KRS 281.990 to allow the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to set penalties for violations of KRS 281.920 to 281.936; and amends KRS 376.325 to allow for the disposal of towed vehicles by a towing and storage company if a lienholder does not respond to notifications from the company.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 79)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB167/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb167.html","sponsor":"Jonathan Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1798853,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"AN ACT relating to security requirements at retail establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 244 to define terms; establish preemployment requirements for bouncers; create bouncer training standards; establish agency oversight; amend KRS 244.120 to prohibit consumption of alcohol by a bouncer during work hours; amend KRS 243.500 to allow revocation or suspension of a license for failure to comply with bouncer restrictions; cite this Act as Christopher's Law; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB165/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb165.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1798869,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 120.015 to insert gender-neutral language; amend KRS 120.055 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 120.065 to insert gender-neutral language and make technical corrections; amend KRS 120.075 to remove the requirement for a supersedeas bond; amend KRS 120.095 to revise procedures on recounts for primary elections; amend KRS 120.185 to revise procedures on recounts for regular elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB79/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb79.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1798884,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"AN ACT relating to eminent domain.","description":"Amend KRS 416.580 and 416.660 to require property owners who are required to relocate as result of a condemnation to be compensated for discount points necessary to maintain interest rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB172/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb172.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1798900,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"AN ACT relating to local governments.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing an ordinance relating to landlord or tenant laws that is in conflict with the laws of this Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB76/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb76.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1798915,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"AN ACT relating to civil rights.","description":"Amend KRS 344.020 to include amendments made to the American with Disabilities Act of 1990; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB170/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb170.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1798931,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"AN ACT relating to driving under the influence of intoxicating hemp products.","description":"Amend KRS 189A.010 to prohibit driving under the influence of intoxicating hemp products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB72/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb72.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1798946,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"AN ACT relating to death in the line of duty benefits.","description":"Amend KRS 16.601, 61.621, and 78.5534 to increase minimum line of duty death benefits to a non-spouse beneficiary of a Kentucky Employees Retirement System, County Employees Retirement System, or State Police Retirement System member who was working in an approved hazardous duty position or in a position that could be approved as hazardous duty for retirement purposes; specify the minimum payment to the non-spouse beneficiary shall only be payable if there is no surviving spouse beneficiary and shall be a minimum of a lump-sum payment equal to 36 months of the member's monthly rate of pay; provide that the non-spouse beneficiary may elect the minimum lump-sum payment or any other benefits the non-spouse beneficiary is eligible to receive upon the member's death, but not both.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB164/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb164.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1798962,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the events of January 6, 2021, at the United States Capitol and recognizing the citizens who have been held without due process.","description":"Acknowledge the events of January 6, 2021, and recognize the citizens who have been held without due process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR50/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr50.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1798978,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"AN ACT relating to higher education finance and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 164.746 to modify the membership of the governing board of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; amends KRS 164A.050 to modify the membership of the governing board of the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC); and amends KRS 164A.055 to authorize the Asset Resolution Corporation to engage in student loan activities and to remove references to administration by KHESLC; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 5)","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB81/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb81.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1798995,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"AN ACT relating to marijuana.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.1421, 218A.1422, and 218A.1423 to remove penalties for possession, cultivation, or trafficking of up to eight ounces, or five plants, of marijuana; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to allow expungement of certain convictions relating to cannabis; amend KRS 218A.276 to conform; RETROACTIVE; EFFECTIVE, in part; January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB73/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb73.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1799010,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.275 to establish that a voter tally be conducted; include additional requirements for the certification of election results; amend KRS 117.066 and 117.355 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB77/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb77.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1799027,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"AN ACT relating to the New State Capitol campus.","description":"Amend KRS 11.027 to create a process for submission of plans for installation or removal of statues, monuments, or objects of art on permanent display in the New State Capitol or on New State Capitol campus grounds and require approval by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB171/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb171.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1799043,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"AN ACT relating to public health.","description":"Amends KRS 18A.225 and 164.2871 to require the state employee health plan and self-insured state postsecondary education institution group health plans to comply with special enrollment and maternity coverage requirements; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with which the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for lactation consultation and breastfeeding equipment, to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to apply for a Medicaid waiver if potential cost defrayment or loss of federal funds is identified, and to require the cabinet to study doula certification programs nationally; amends new sections of KRS Chapter 205 and KRS 304.17A-145 to define “in-home program” and “telehealth” and to establish health insurance coverage for an in-home program and telehealth services; amends KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid coverage of maternity services; amends KRS 205.592 to allow that the Medicaid income limit for certain women and children be increased under certain circumstances; amends KRS 205.6485 to require that the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program provide maternity coverage; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish the Kentucky Maternal Psychiatry Access Program (also known as the Kentucky Lifeline for Moms), to establish duties and responsibilities of the program, and to direct that the program be operated by the Department for Public Health, Division of Maternal and Child Health; amends KRS 211.122 to rename the collaborative panel related to maternal and infant health as the Kentucky Maternal and Infant Health Collaborative, to establish formal membership of the collaborative, and to require that the collaborative annually review the operations of the new Kentucky Maternal Psychiatry Access Program; amends KRS 211.575 to change the date of the required annual report of the statewide system for stroke response and treatment to September 1 of each year; amends KRS 211.684 to delete the definitions of “local child and maternal fatality response team” and “state child and maternal fatality review team,” to permit the Department for Public Health to establish a separate state child fatality review team, to provide that the team may include representatives of law enforcement agencies with investigation responsibilities for child fatalities and the Commonwealth’s and county attorney offices, to permit rather than require the development of local child fatality response teams, to delete inclusion of “maternal” in local teams, to require that state review teams cooperate with the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel, to require that the department establish a state maternal fatality review team, to provide that the state maternal fatality review team may include representatives of public health, social services, law enforcement, coroners, health care providers, and other agencies or professions deemed appropriate, to establish the duties of the state maternal fatality review team, to permit separate reports for the state child fatality review team and the state maternal fatality review team, and to add protections for proceedings, records, opinions, and deliberations of the state child fatality review team and the maternal fatality review team; amends KRS 211.686 to delete the inclusion of “maternal” in local teams, to require that the cabinet use health data collected pursuant to KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929 for annual delivery reports, and to permit the use of other sources if necessary; amends KRS 211.689 to change the definition of “home visitation” and “home visitation program,” and to make technical changes; amends KRS 211.690 to allow submission of an electronic agreement for the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, to require that the program provide information related to lactation consultation, breastfeeding, and safe sleep for babies, and to establish that program participants shall participate in the home visitation program through in-person face-to-face methods or through teleservice delivery methods; amends KRS 213.046 to change the reference from “local registrar” to “state registrar” and to change a timeline for submission from 10 days to five days related to birth certificates; amends KRS 216.2929 to require that the cabinet report methods of delivery by hospital annually on its website beginning December 1, 2024; creates a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require that insurers and any exchange provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals, to specify requirements for the coverage, and to require that group plan insurers provide notice of special enrollment rights; amends KRS 304.17A-145 to require health benefit plans that provide coverage for dependents to provide coverage for maternity care; amends KRS 304.17A-220 and 194A.099 to conform with the special enrollment requirement; and amends KRS 387.540, related to individuals who compile an interdisciplinary report, to add an employee of the cabinet with relevant expertise; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 207)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB74/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb74.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1800363,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brian Carter House.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Brian Carter House.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR54/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr54.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1800364,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"AN ACT relating to public utilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to create winter and summer temperature standards for disconnection of service by retail electric and gas utilities; allow resumption of disconnection only after a 72-hour period during which the temperature standard is exceeded; establish a certificate of need for persons who are at risk if utility service is disconnected that can be provided by a physician, physician assistant, community-based service organization, or faith-based service organization; prohibit disconnection of service on holidays and weekends and before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on weekdays; allow for reconnection of service for partial payment with a payment plan; require waiver of termination fees, reconnection fees, and late fees for customers having obtained a certificate of need; require utility to make reasonable effort towards reestablishing service for a customer terminated after having obtained a certificate of need but no more than 24 hours after repayment is commenced; require separate, written notice 14 days prior to a disconnection to residential household; require that notice be distinguishable from the regular billing notices; establish font size and typeset for material to be printed on the notice; require a hardship reconnection order for persons at risk who have had service terminated by the utility after meeting specific repayment requirements; require the Public Service Commission to issue an order setting forth any applicable rules and procedures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB180/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb180.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1800365,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"AN ACT relating to bus safety.","description":"Amend KRS 156.153 to define \"danger zone\"; direct the Department of Education to consider requiring the installation of school bus sensors and interior cameras on new school buses purchased on or after July 1, 2025; direct the Department of Education to promulgate administrative regulations; require the Department of Education to submit a report on the availability and effectiveness of school bus sensors to the Legislative Research Commission by June 30, 2025; amend KRS 189.540 to conform; amend KRS 281.635 to encourage cities to install safety sensors in city buses; provide that the Act may be cited as Ally's Law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB90/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb90.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1800367,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie Belle Shacklette Talbott.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessie Belle Shacklette Talbott.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR55/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr55.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1800368,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Delete original provisions; amend enacted 2024 RS HB 1, HB 6, and HB 265 to provide additional appropriations and provisions for various programs and projects; make stand-alone supplemental appropriations; establish various conditions for supplemental appropriations; amend KRS 45A.100 to increase the threshold for small purchases by the Finance and Administration Cabinet, state institutions of higher education, and the legislative branch of government; amend KRS 45A.190 to increase the performance bond threshold for certain construction contracts to conform; amend KRS 56.491 to increase the threshold for approval required for certain capital construction projects; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 223)","last_action_date":"2024-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB91/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb91.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1800370,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"AN ACT relating to parental rights.","description":"Amend KRS 199.011 to define \"disability\"; amend KRS 199.471 to add disability as a reason upon which a petition for adoption shall not be denied; amend KRS 200.575 to require reasonable efforts and accommodations tailored to a parent's disability; amend KRS 600.020 to define \"adaptive parenting equipment,\" \"adaptive parenting techniques,\" \"disability,\" and \"disability support services\"; amend KRS 610.125 to require a description of the reasonable efforts that have been made be provided to the court; amend KRS 620.020 to expand the definition of \"reasonable efforts\" to include accommodations for parents with disabilities; amend KRS 620.240 to require that a child's case progress report include a description of the reasonable efforts that have been made; amend KRS 625.090 to include disability as a reason upon which a termination cannot be solely based.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB183/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb183.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1800371,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 154.12-330 to give preference to veterans in the issuance of small business loans; create a new section of KRS Chapter 151B to require monthly veteran workforce reports; create new sections of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to require annual job training reports by the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs; require a report on occupational licenses by the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to require the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to review licensing practices for nurses and physicians assistants for military reciprocity through promulgation of administrative regulations; create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to grant college credit to certain veterans; provide additional flexibility in college scheduling and registration to veterans; amend KRS 40.317 to expand the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs' assistance to veterans in navigating healthcare; create new sections of KRS Chapter 40 to direct the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to increase access to healthcare for veterans; ensure veterans have access to mental health care; direct the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to end veteran homelessness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB94/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb94.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1800374,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"AN ACT relating to lactating students.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 158 and 164 to require public schools, public charter schools, and public postsecondary institutions to provide reasonable accommodations to a lactating student; set forth the minimum requirements for those reasonable accommodations; require public schools, public charter schools, and public postsecondary institutions to provide lactating students a reasonable amount of time to express breast milk or breastfeed without incurring an academic penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB95/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb95.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1800376,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to adopt its proposed rule on permissible exposure limits of silica dust.","description":"Urge the United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration to adopt its proposed rule on permissible exposure limits of silica dust consistent with existing Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR34/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr34.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1800377,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"AN ACT relating to compensation of jurors.","description":"Amend KRS 29A.170 to increase juror pay to $25 per day and remove payment specified for reimbursement of expenses; amend KRS 32.011 to conform; repeal KRS 32.070, which provides for reimbursement of expenses to jurors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB176/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb176.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1800381,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.","description":"Amend KRS 158.192 to require the local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to orally recite passages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB191/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb191.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1800382,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"AN ACT relating to persistent felony offenders.","description":"Amend KRS 532.080 to provide that a jury may fix an enhanced term of imprisonment when they find a defendant to be a persistent felony offender; provide that persistent felony offender in the first degree and second degree only applies to offenders who are convicted of a felony within the same KRS Chapter as the one previously committed; RETROACTIVE.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB85/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb85.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1800383,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"AN ACT relating to expungement.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to create a process for automatic expungement of misdemeanors, violations, and traffic infractions after five years if conditions are met; require the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Administrative Office of the Courts to begin administering the automatic expungement process in August 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB96/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb96.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1800384,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define \"automated speed enforcement device,\" \"owner,\" \"program,\" and \"recorded images\"; direct the Transportation Cabinet to establish a pilot program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones and issue a civil citation to an operator of a motor vehicle traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit when a bona fide worker is present; establish procedures for citation issuance; direct the Transportation Cabinet to install signage and to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the program; establish civil fines for violations issued under the program; specify that all fines and penalties assessed be deposited into the automated speed enforcement fund; require the Transportation Cabinet to annually report to the Legislative Research Commission the status of the program; establish the automated speed enforcement fund; specify that moneys collected be used to defray the costs of administering the program; specify that any moneys collected in excess of program costs be deposited into the highway work zone safety fund and used for the purposes of that fund; provide that the provisions be repealed effective July 1, 2028; provide that the Act may be cited as the Jared Lee Helton Act of 2024; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB192/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb192.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1800385,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles in a highway work zone.","description":"Amend KRS 189.290 to prohibit a person from operating a vehicle in or near a highway work zone in a manner that endangers persons or property; provide that violators shall be subject to revocation of their operator's license; amend KRS 189.960 to require operators of motor vehicles yield to workers in or near a highway work zone; remove condition that workers must be present or that work is being performed for a violation to occur; amend KRS 189.2327 to increase fines for highway work zone traffic offenses; amend KRS 189.990 to establish fines for causing physical injury or death to a person while operating a vehicle in or near a highway work zone; amend KRS 189.010 to define \"highway work zone\"; amend KRS 186.560 to require revocation of an operator's license for certain highway work zones violations; amend KRS 189.2325 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Rules (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB193/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb193.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1800388,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for certified professional midwifery services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid Services to provide coverage for certified professional midwifery services that are provided by a licensed certified professional midwife; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB89/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb89.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1800390,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for certified professional midwifery services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for certified professional midwifery services that are provided by a licensed certified professional midwife; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if such approval is deemed necessary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB173/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb173.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1800392,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"AN ACT relating to jury sentencing.","description":"Repeal KRS 532.055, relating to verdicts and sentencing by juries in felony cases; amend KRS 421.500 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB87/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb87.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1800395,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Autonomous Vehicle Task Force.","description":"Establish the Autonomous Vehicle Task Force to study safety benefits and concerns, liability and insurance issues, and economic impact; set task force membership; allow the task force to meet during the 2024 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR36/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr36.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1800396,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology.","description":"Abolish the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology by repealing KRS Chapter 317A in its entirety; amend KRS 48.315, 164.945, 165A.310, 309.352, 317.420, and 324B.030 to conform; close the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology trust and agency fund by January 1, 2025; transfer remaining moneys to the general fund; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB184/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb184.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1800398,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for diapers.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"clothing\" and \"diaper\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt all diapers from the sales and use tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB97/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb97.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1800399,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"AN ACT relating to hospitals.","description":"Amend KRS 216B.065 to require the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, or the medical systems thereof, to obtain approval from the General Assembly before acquiring a hospital that requires a license issued under KRS 216B.042.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB175/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb175.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1800403,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance for loss of income and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 304.3-110 to authorize life and health insurers to transact disability income and paid family leave insurance, and to make technical corrections; creates new sections of Subtitle 5 of KRS Chapter 304 to define “disability income insurance” and “paid family leave insurance” and to specify how each is to be classified and filed; amends KRS 304.9-030 to include paid family leave insurance in life and health lines of authority; establishes Subtitle 53 of KRS Chapter 304 and creates new sections thereof to regulate paid family leave insurance, to establish paid family leave insurance requirements, authorized scope of benefits, disclosure requirements, and authorized limitations, and to authorize the insurance commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations to enforce Subtitle 53 of KRS Chapter 304; creates short title; and amends KRS 304.17A-005, 304.18-010, and 304.36-030 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 99)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB179/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb179.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1800404,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"AN ACT relating to home incarceration.","description":"Amend KRS 532.260 to create new eligibility requirements for a person to serve the remainder of his or her sentence under home incarceration or conditional release; require the Department of Corrections to immediately transfer a person if he or she is being held on a detainer; allow a victim or concerned citizen to appeal the decision that a person may serve the remainder of his or her sentence under home incarceration or conditional release.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB88/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb88.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1800407,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"AN ACT relating to violent offenders.","description":"Amend KRS 439.3401 to amend the definition of \"violent offender\" to include the attempted commission of any offense listed, a felony involving the death of the victim or serious physical injury to a victim, burglary in the first degree as described in KRS 511.020 if a person other than a participant in the crime was present in the building during the commission of the offense, burglary in the second degree as described in KRS 511.030 if a person other than participant in the crime was present in the dwelling during the commission of the offense, robbery in the second degree as described in KRS 515.030, arson in the first degree, arson in the second degree, and strangulation in the first degree; provide that a violent offender shall serve at least 85 percent of the sentence imposed before probation, shock probation, parole, conditional discharge, or other form of early release is permitted; provide that a violent offender shall only recieve credit on their sentence for time spent in custody prior to the commencement of the sentence; amend KRS 525.045 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB182/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb182.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1800408,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"AN ACT relating to termination of residential leases.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to permit a tenant to terminate a lease or rental agreement if he or she is seeking relocation due to a recent mental or physical health emergency; require the tenant to pay any rent due prorated to the effective date of termination; relieve the tenant from liability for any other rent or fees resulting from the termination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB181/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb181.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1800411,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Indigent Persons' Burial Program.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 213 to establish the Kentucky Indigent Persons' Burial Program; create in the State Treasury a fund entitled the Kentucky indigent person burial trust fund to provide funds to defray the costs of funeral expenses for indigent persons in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; direct that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall oversee the program and fund and promulgate necessary administrative regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB187/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb187.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1800413,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"AN ACT relating to workplace violence against healthcare workers.","description":"Amends KRS 508.025 to expand assault in the third degree to include causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a person employed by or under contract with a health clinic, doctor’s office, dental office, long-term care facility, hospital, or hospital-owned affiliate if the event occurs in or on the premises of a health clinic, doctor’s office, dental office, long-term care facility, hospital, or hospital-owned affiliate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 80)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB194/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb194.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1800414,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"AN ACT relating to fiscal impacts of health insurance mandates and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeals and reenacts KRS 6.948 to establish a process for health mandate impact statements, federal cost defrayal impact statements, and state employee health plan impact statements to be completed and transmitted; amends KRS 194A.099 to conform; and creates a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to suspend provisions of the Insurance Code that result, or would result, in the state being required to defray the cost of the provision under federal law, to set forth requirements for calculating and making cost defrayal payments, to require that qualified health plan issuers use payments received from the state to provide a rebate or reduce premiums to insureds, and to require that the commissioner of the Department of Insurance promulgate administrative regulations to enforce and effectuate the section; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 120)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB186/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb186.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1800417,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"AN ACT relating to school meals at low-income schools and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Proud School Match Program; direct the Department of Education to reimburse an eligible school district $0.33 for every meal reimbursed by the community eligibility provision at the paid rate; require a school district that receives a reimbursement to develop and implement a Kentucky Proud school plan to identify and purchase available Kentucky-grown agricultural products and to optimize food usage; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to carry out this section; provide that the section shall be null and void if the community eligibility provision is terminated by the United States Department of Agriculture; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Proud School Match Act; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB189/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb189.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1800418,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the life of F. Preston Farmer.","description":"Commemorate and honor the life of F. Preston Farmer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR53/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr53.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1800419,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"AN ACT relating to COVID-19 vaccine requirements of minors.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 prohibiting the state, any political subdivision of the state, or any governmental agency from requiring a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB177/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb177.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1800420,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmacy benefits.","description":"Amends 2024 Ky. Acts. ch. 104, sec. 3 (2024 RS SB 188/GA, sec. 3) to define “national average drug acquisition cost,” to temporarily exempt retail chain pharmacies from minimum drug reimbursement requirement, and to make technical amendment; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 213)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB190/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb190.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1800423,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Lana Hogan for her service to the Legislative Research Commission.","description":"Honor Lana Hogan for her service to the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR57/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr57.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1800425,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"AN ACT relating to patient medical records.","description":"Amends KRS 311.6225 to make changes to the medical order for scope of treatment form; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 422 to establish standards and procedures for access to copies of patient medical records for a patient who is under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 164)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB174/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb174.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1800427,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"AN ACT relating to harboring a vicious dog and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to create a hearing for the removal and banning of dog ownership or possession in cases where a person incompetent to stand trial is charged with harboring a vicious dog; amend KRS. 258.235 to require any animal control officer or peace officer to prepare and retain a written record of impounding or destroying a vicious dog; amend KRS 258.990 to create a penalty for subsequent offenses of harboring a vicious dog; amend KRS 258.119 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB188/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb188.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1800428,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator Whitney H. Westerfield to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon the occasion of his retirement from the General Assembly.","description":"Honor Senator Whitney H. Westerfield upon the occasion of his retirement from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"adopted with floor amendment (1)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR3/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr3.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1800431,"bill_number":"HJR33","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the James \"Jim\" Herring Memorial Bridge in Boyle and Garrard Counties.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the James \"Jim\" Herring Memorial Bridge in Boyle and Garrard Counties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR33/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr33.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1800432,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Ireland.","description":"Recognize the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Ireland.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR35/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr35.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1800434,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"AN ACT relating to parole for violent offenders.","description":"Amend KRS 439.3401 to change requirements for parole or credit on sentences for violent offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 197 to establish a specialized treatment program for violent offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB86/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb86.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1800436,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Willie French Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Willie French Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR56/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr56.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1800438,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 161.164 to prohibit that a local school district or public charter school from requiring a statement, pledge, or oath, other than to uphold general and federal law, the United States Constitution, and the Constitution of Kentucky, as a part of any recruitment, hiring, employment, promotion, disciplinary, or evaluation process; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to define terms; prohibit public school districts and schools from expending any resources or funds to purchase membership in, or goods and services from, any organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion; to prohibit public school districts and schools from expending any resources or funds on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging or political or social activism; prohibit public school districts from engaging in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; provide a limited exception for compliance with state or federal law; amend KRS 158.4416 to strike all references to trauma-informed approach; amend KRS 158.4414 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB93/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb93.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1800440,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for a person who was wrongfully convicted of a felony in the Commonwealth; establish the wrongful conviction compensation fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB178/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb178.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1800441,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"AN ACT relating to paramedic education and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 164.740 to 164.7891 to establish a coal-county paramedic scholarship to be administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA); define terms; establish a fund in the State Treasury to be administered by KHEAA for providing coal county paramedic scholarships; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB185/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb185.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1800443,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"AN ACT relating to the transportation of students and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 156.153 to permit school districts to use district-owned and district-leased passenger transportation vehicles to transport students to and from school under an alternative transportation plan approved by the Kentucky Department of Education; provide that vehicles shall be operated by an employee of local school district that is licensed to operate a motor vehicle within the Commonwealth; provide that the Kentucky Department of Education shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish minimum standards and specifications for an alternative transportation plan; amend KRS 160.380 to require the driver of any non-school bus passenger vehicle authorized to transport students to and from school pursuant to the alternative transportation plan submit to an annual national and state criminal background check and clear CA/N check; amend KRS 156.990 to provide that an individual who operates a school bus or other district-owned or district-leased vehicle to transport a student or students without a valid, active license to operate that motor vehicle within the Commonwealth shall be guilty of a Class D felony; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB92/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb92.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1803974,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"AN ACT relating to the dissolution of marriage.","description":"Amend KRS 403.044, relating to divorce actions in which there are minor children, to remove the requirement that 60 days must elapse before testimony is taken.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB205/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb205.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1803983,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"AN ACT relating to certificate of need.","description":"Amend KRS 216B.040 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family conduct public hearings on certificate of need applications as requested by applicants for, or holders of, certificates of need and licenses; amend KRS 216B.062 to require that notice be given on the right of only applicants to request a hearing; amend KRS 216B.085 to require that only the applicant may request a public hearing within 15 days of a cabinet decision regarding an application; require that notice of the public hearing be given only to the applicant; require that only the applicant have the right to be represented by counsel at the public hearing; require that the cabinet notify only the applicant of the decision and that the decision is final unless a request for reconsideration is filed by only the applicant; amend KRS 216B.090 to permit only the applicant to request a hearing for purposes of reconsideration of the cabinet; amend KRS 216B.095 to delete notice of a cabinet decision regarding a request for a nonsubstantive review to any affected party; amend KRS 216B.115 to permit an appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court by the applicant of any final decision of the cabinet regarding an application to be made .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Health Services (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB204/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb204.html","sponsor":"Marianne Proctor"},
{"bill_id":1803992,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"AN ACT relating to controlled substances.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a program for harm reduction centers; amend possession of controlled substance statutes to reduce penalties; amend KRS 218A.275 to provide for referrals to treatment for persons charged with possession of controlled substances; amend KRS 218A.500 to decriminalize possession of items to test, store, or consume controlled substances; amend KRS 218A.992, 533.274, 431.078, 218A 275, and 218A.010 to conform; repeal KRS 218A.14151, 218A.1450, 218A.1451, 218A.1452, 27.099, and 218A.276; EFFECTIVE, in part, August 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB211/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb211.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1804003,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"AN ACT relating to the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311A to create the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual can practice in a remote state; require member states to expedite the processing of applications for licensure from veterans, active military service members, and members of the National Guard and Reserves separating from an active duty tour, as well as their spouses; authorize a home state to impose adverse action against an individual's license issued by the home state; authorize a member state's EMS authority to issue subpoenas for hearings and investigations as well as cease and desist orders to restrict, suspend, or revoke an individual's privilege to practice in the state; establish the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice; provide immunity from suit and liability for members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the commission who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; require the commission to develop and maintain a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, disciplinary action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals participating in the compact; authorize the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to enforce the provisions of the compact; establish rulemaking procedures; authorize the commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states; require provisions of the compact to become effective on the date the compact is enacted into law in the tenth compact state; establish withdrawal guidelines for a member state that wishes to withdraw from the compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB215/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb215.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1804014,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"AN ACT relating to the Uniform Collaborative Law Act.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 403 to enact the Uniform Collaborative Law Act on the recommendation of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, to regulate the use of collaborative law participation agreements as a voluntary form of alternative dispute resolution, and to provide that the Act may be cited as the Uniform Collaborative Law Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 62)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB206/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb206.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1804023,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders.","description":"Amend KRS 95A.292 to allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan \"Chip\" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 39F to direct the Division of Emergency Management and the Kentucky Fire Commission to enter into an agreement to ensure that rescue squad members have access to the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB212/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb212.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1804034,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"AN ACT relating to the military.","description":"Amends KRS 40.010 and 40.400 to include the United States Space Force in the definition of “Armed Forces”; amends KRS 154.12-203 to include the United States Army Reserve Aviation Command in the membership of the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs; amends KRS 156.730, the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, correcting a citation to federal law; amends KRS 156.735 to include the children of National Guard and Reserve personnel within the rights granted under that compact; amends KRS 186.041 to include the United States Space Force as an eligible branch of the military to request a special military license plate; amends KRS 186.162 to include the Legion of Merit Medal as an eligible status; and amends KRS 186.166 to include the Legion of Merit Medal for perpetual license plate production.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 100)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB200/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb200.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1804046,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"AN ACT relating to recyclers.","description":"Create a new section of Subchapter 1 of KRS Chapter 224 to define \"recycling facility\" and require a notice of violation of KRS Chapter 224 by a recycling facility be sent to the local governing body where the facility is located.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources & Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB197/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb197.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1804056,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding.","description":"Propose to amend Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to provide for a portion of the educational costs of students outside of the public school system with parents of limited financial means; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB208/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb208.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1804069,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"AN ACT relating to driver licensing offices.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require the Transportation Cabinet to expand driver licensing services by either setting up a system where a county clerk issues operators licenses and personal identification cards, or maintain a permanent full-time driver licensing office in each county where a regional driver licensing office is not currently located; allow county clerks to retain a $5 fee for each document processed; amend KRS 186.531 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB213/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb213.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1804079,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.029 to provide that all 14 voting members of the Kentucky Board of Education are to be elected; create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to establish the process by which members of the Kentucky Board of Education are elected, including a partisan primary and partisan regular election; amend KRS 156.040 to add a requirement that members of the Kentucky Board of Education shall not have served on a local school board for at least four years preceding the year of their election; create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to establish the process for removal of a member of the Kentucky Board of Education; amend various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 156.031, which relates to the State Board for Elementary and Secondary Education; establish a schedule for transitioning from appointed to elected members; allow appointees to continue to serve in accordance with their appointments until December 31, 2026; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB8/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb8.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1804090,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"AN ACT relating to freestanding birthing centers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define \"freestanding birthing center\"; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate updated administrative regulations to establish licensure standards for freestanding birthing centers, including requiring accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers, compliance with the American Association of Birth Centers' Standards for Birth Centers, and consistent plans for transfer and safe transport to a hospital as needed, and to delineate medical malpractice insurance requirements for centers; exempt a center with no more than four beds from certificate-of-need requirements for establishing and licensing a freestanding birthing center; state intent not to limit or expand liability of a center or health care provider or facility; add requirement for medical malpractice insurance for freestanding birthing centers; prohibit abortions in freestanding birthing centers; amend KRS 216B.015 to include freestanding birthing centers in the definition of \"health facility\"; amend KRS 216B.020, 196.173, 211.122, 211.647, 211.660, 213.046, 214.155, 214.565, 214.567, 214.569, 216.2920, and 216.2970 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"recommitted to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB199/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb199.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1804101,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.315 to eliminate the requirement that physicians contracting with the commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB210/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb210.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1804112,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"AN ACT relating to autonomous vehicles.","description":"Creates various sections of KRS Chapter 186 to establish a regulatory framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public highways, to define terms, to establish requirements for autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems, to provide that from the effective date of the Act until July 31, 2026, any fully autonomous vehicle for which the declared gross weight is more than 62,000 pounds shall be required to have an appropriately credentialed human driver in the vehicle to monitor the automated driving system and intervene if necessary, to require submission of a law enforcement interaction plan with the Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky State Police, to identify required elements of the plan, to establish requirements for proof of insurance or self-insurance in the amount of $1 million for death or bodily injury and property damage for personal and commercial fully autonomous vehicles, to require titling and registration of fully autonomous vehicles, to establish the Transportation Cabinet as the sole agency responsible for administering statutes and regulations regarding fully autonomous vehicles, and to limit the regulatory authority of local governments in regard to the operation of fully autonomous vehicles; amends KRS 186.410 to establish that, when an automated driving system is installed and engaged on a motor vehicle, the owner of a fully autonomous vehicle shall be considered operator of the vehicle for the purpose of assessing compliance with traffic or motor vehicle laws, and that the automated driving system is considered to be licensed to operate the vehicle; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to exempt fully autonomous vehicles designed to be operated exclusively by an automated driving system from any vehicle equipment requirements of KRS 189.020 to KRS 189.205 that relate to vehicle operation by a human driver; amends KRS 189.635 to establish responsibility for the filing of accident reports and notification of law enforcement after accidents involving fully autonomous vehicles; amends KRS 281.010 to define terms relating to the operation of fully autonomous vehicles as motor carriers; amends KRS 281.630 to establish that any administrative regulations promulgated by the department that apply only to a human driver shall not apply to a fully autonomous vehicle; amends KRS 281.655 to establish minimum insurance requirements for fully autonomous vehicles operating under a certificate issued under KRS Chapter 281 in the amount of $1 million for death or bodily injury and property; and amends KRS 281.764, effective August 1, 2026, to require only the lead vehicle in a truck platoon to have a human driver behind the wheel; EFFECTIVE, in part, August 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 176)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB7/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb7.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1804125,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"AN ACT relating to exceptions to restrictions on maternal healthcare.","description":"Amend KRS 311.720, 311.7701, 311.781, and 311.787 to define terms; amend KRS 311.723, 311.727, 311.732, 311.735, 311.7706, and 311.782 to allow an abortion when there is a lethal fetal anomaly or the fetus is incompatible with sustained life outside the womb, or when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest and the fetus has not reached viability as determined in the good-faith medical judgment of the physician; amend KRS 311.782 to establish a rebuttable presumption that the physician complied with the requirements of the section; amend KRS 311.7735 to provide an exception to the time requirement for consent when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; amend KRS 216B.400 to provide an exception for abortion counseling when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; amend KRS 311.715 to authorize the use of public funds for abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; amend KRS 213.101, 311.725, 311.760, 311.7706, 311.772, 311.7735, 311.780, 311.783, 311.787, and 311.800 to conform; make technical corrections; provide that the Act may be cited as Hadley's Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB99/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb99.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1804136,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"AN ACT relating to agritourism.","description":"Amend KRS 247.801 to amend the definition of \"agritourism activity\"; define \"working animal\"; create a new section of KRS 247.800 to 247.810 to prohibit a city, town, county, or other political subdivision of the Commonwealth from restricting a person from engaging in an agritourism activity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"placed in the Orders of the Day","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB101/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb101.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1804146,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"AN ACT relating to biometric data.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; require a private entity to develop a written policy and retention schedule for the biometric identifiers it collects; create restrictions on the collection, capture, purchase, or trade of biometric identifiers; require disclosure of biometric identifier information per individual request; create a civil cause of action; clarify statutory construction; provide that the Act may be cited as the Biometric Identifiers Privacy Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB201/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb201.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1804161,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"AN ACT relating to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 210 to define “developmental disabilities,” to state legislative findings for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to provide that the Act may be cited as the Frank Huffman Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 211)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB214/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb214.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1804171,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"AN ACT relating to aggravating circumstances.","description":"Amend KRS 532.025 to include abuse of a corpse of the victim of kidnapping or murder by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercouse, or sexual contact as an aggravating circumstance; provide that the Act may be cited as Angela's Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB198/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb198.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1804182,"bill_number":"HB196","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 accrued earned paid sick leave; designate how notice of need to use earned paid sick leave is provided by employees; amend KRS 337.990 to establish the penalty for employers that fail to follow earned paid sick leave requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB196/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb196.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1804193,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 532 to define \"violent felony\" and enhance sentencing for a person convicted of a third violent felony; prohibit probation, parole, or other form of release for a person who commits a crime using a weapon that is stolen, defaced, loaded with restricted ammunition, or otherwise violates state law; amend KRS 610.070 to require a parent, legal guardian, or custodian to be present at court proceedings involving a child in the juvenile justice system; create a new section of KRS Chapter 610 to establish penalty; amend KRS 507.020 to expand offense of murder; amend KRS 507.030 to expand offense of manslaughter in the first degree; amend KRS 507.040 to expand offense of manslaughter in the second degree; amend KRS 218A.1412 to provide increased penalties for certain trafficking offenses; create a new section of KRS Chapter 515 to create a new offense of carjacking; amend KRS 512.020 and 512.030 to lower the threshold for criminal mischief in the first degree to $500; amend KRS 149.410, 506.160, and 525.220 to conform; amend KRS 520.050 to enhance promoting contraband to a Class B felony if the dangerous contraband is fentanyl, carfentanil, or a fentanyl derivative; amend KRS 16.220 to allow purchase of a confiscated firearm by a person who bids under the condition that they not take possession of the firearm, but instead leave it with the Department of Kentucky State Police for destruction; prohibit government agencies from purchasing the firearm; make technical corrections; create new sections of KRS Chapters 511, 198A, and 65 to establish the offense of criminal street camping and provide exceptions; amend KRS 503.080 to conform; amend KRS 202C.050 to reduce requirements to find a person subject to involuntary commitment pursuant to KRS Chapter 202C; amend KRS 186.417 to include felony offenders released from county jails and local correctional facilities among those who may be issued personal identification cards or operator's licenses under certain conditions; amend KRS 431.510 to define terms; prohibit any charitable bail organization from posting bail in excess of $5,000; prohibit any charitable bail organization from posting bail for any offense of domestic violence and abuse or dating violence and abuse, and for any offense under a civil court order or warrant under KRS 222.430 to 222.437; establish that any bond ordered forfeited following a new criminal offense shall be distributed to the victim of the new offense; require publication of records and annual reporting to the General Assembly; create new section of KRS Chapter 507 to create the offense of murder of a first responder and establish penalties; amend KRS 506.010 to conform; amend KRS 532.025 to include the murder of first responders as an aggravating circumstance for the death penalty; amend KRS 532.036 to allow restitution following a conviction for Murder of a first responder; amend KRS 439.320 to provide that members of the Parole Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, that panels of the board shall consist of not less than three and not more than six members, and that all members of the panel must agree on a decision or the matter shall be referred to the full board; amend KRS 439.330 to require that parole be granted upon a two-thirds vote of the full board; amend KRS 433.236 to limit liability for shopkeepers; amend KRS 439.3401 to add a person who has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to a Class B felony violation of KRS 520.050 to the definition of \"violent offender\" and to include carjacking and attempted murder in the list of violent offenses; amend KRS 508.075 and 508.078, relating to terroristic threatening, to include any workplace or any gathering of 3 or more persons; amend KRS 524.040 to include harassing communications as conduct constituting intimidation of a participant in the legal process; amend KRS 439.340 to allow the Parole Board to order participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of parole; amend KRS 533.030 to allow a court to require participationin a specific violence reduction program as a condition of probation or conditional discharge; amend KRS 403.763 and 456.180 to enhance a second or subsequent violation of an order of protection within a five-year period to a Class D felony; amend KRS 500.080 to include family members, members of an unmarried couple, and persons in a dating relationship, in application of a particular definition of serious physical injury; amend KRS 514.020 to reduce the time required to establish prima facie evidence of theft by deception of rented or leased property that is not returned to the owner from 10 days to four days; amend KRS 196.031 to require the annual report to also include the percentage of offenders who commit new offenses within two years; amend KRS 520.095 to enhance fleeing or evading police in the first degree to a Class C felony; provide that the defendant shall not be released on probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, or parole until he or she has served at least 50 percent of the sentence imposed; amend KRS 520.100 to enhance fleeing or evading police in the second degree to a Class D felony; amend KRS 532.110 to provide sentences for two or more felony sex crimes shall run consecutively; provide that the defendant shall not be released on probation, shock probation, conditional discharge, or parole until he or she has served at least 50 percent of the sentence imposed; amend KRS 158.155 to require school employees to report certain enumerated crimes to law enforcement; repeal KRS 512.040, which establishes the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree and KRS 158.154, which deals with discipline in schools; EFFECTIVE, in part, August 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 174)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB5/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb5.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1804204,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"AN ACT relating to certificate of need.","description":"Amend KRS 216B.015 to amend the definition of \"capital expenditure minimum\" and define \"major medical equipment expenditure minimum\"; amend KRS 216B.061 to modify conditions under which a person is prohibited from taking actions without a certificate of need.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB202/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb202.html","sponsor":"Marianne Proctor"},
{"bill_id":1804214,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend Title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the government pension offset and the windfall elimination provision.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to amend Title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the government pension offset and the windfall elimination provision.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to House Floor","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Floor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR37/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr37.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1804225,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amends KRS 17.500 to include distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in the definition of “sex crime”; amends KRS 531.010 to define “child sex doll,” “computer,” “computer-generated image,” and “identifiable person”; creates a new section of KRS 531.300 to 531.370 to provide that in a prosecution where the offense involves material portraying a computer-generated image of a minor, the Commonwealth shall not be required to prove the actual identity or age of the computer-generated minor, or that the minor exists; creates new sections of KRS 531.310 to 531.370 to prohibit the possession, trafficking, importing, and promoting the use of a child sex doll; amends KRS 531.320, 531.335, 531.340, 531.350, and 531.360 to include computer-generated images of a minor as an element of those offenses; and amends KRS 531.330 to provide that in a prosecution where the offense involves a computer-generated image that used an actual minor as the source, the presumption of minority shall be based on the age of the actual minor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.15)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB207/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb207.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1804236,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 150.170 to remove the requirement that resident owners of farmlands must own five or more acres of land in order to be exempt from sport hunting and sport fishing license requirements when hunting or fishing on their own farmlands; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB217/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb217.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1804250,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.029 to change the public high school nonvoting student member to a voting member of the Kentucky Board of Education; add an at-large member to the board; require at least two of the members to have a child enrolled in public school; amend KRS 156.040 to exclude the student member from the age and college degree requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB98/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb98.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1804260,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"AN ACT relating to certificate of need.","description":"Amend KRS 216B.020 to add various health facilities and services to the list of health facilities and services that are exempt from certificate of need requirements; amend KRS 216B.065 to exempt various health facilities and services from acquisition of facilities or major medical equipment notification and certificate of need requirements; amend KRS 216.380 to conform.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB203/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb203.html","sponsor":"Marianne Proctor"},
{"bill_id":1804272,"bill_number":"SJR58","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating honorary names for various roads and bridges.","description":"Directs the Transportation Cabinet to designate memorial highways and bridges throughout the state and erect appropriate signage; and directs the Transportation Cabinet to honor individuals with signs on the Country Music Highway, United States Route 23.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 220)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR58/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr58.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1804283,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION relating to the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force to study the impact of artificial intelligence on operation and procurement policies of Kentucky government agencies and consumer protection needed in private and public sectors.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Artificial Intelligence Task Force to study the impact of artificial intelligence on operation and procurement policies of Kentucky government agencies and consumer protection needed in private and public sectors; provide recommendations on artificial intelligence systems that would enhance state government operations and legislative initiatives needed to provide consumer protection in the private and public sectors; require the task force to meet at least three times before the submission of its findings and recommendations; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; provide that the Legislative Research Commission has authority to alternatively assign the issues identified by the recommendations to the appropriate committee or subcommittee.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR38/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr38.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1804288,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"AN ACT relating to family care leave.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010 to define \"family care leave,\" \"family member,\" \"health care provider,\" \"same employer,\" and \"serious health condition\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit employers from refusing to grant a qualified employee family care leave; entitle an employee to family care leave for the birth of a child or to take care of a family member and establish parameters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB195/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb195.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1804299,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"AN ACT relating to a supplemental payment for recipients of a monthly retirement allowance from the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriate $95 million from the budget reserve trust fund in fiscal year 2023-2024 to fund one-time supplemental payments on July 1, 2024, to recipients of a retirement allowance from the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS); specify that the one-time supplemental payment shall be equal to the monthly payment received by the recipient in the month of June 2024; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB216/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb216.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1804310,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"AN ACT relating to occupational disease claims.","description":"Amend KRS 342.125 to remove the requirement that an affected employee previously diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis resulting from exposure to coal dust must have an additional two years of employment in the Commonwealth wherein the employee was continuously exposed to the hazards of the disease in order to reopen a claim.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB209/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb209.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1810027,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Leon Gooch.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Leon Gooch.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR62/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr62.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1810053,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"AN ACT relating to freestanding birthing centers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define \"freestanding birthing center\"; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate updated administrative regulations to establish licensure standards for freestanding birthing centers, including requiring accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers, compliance with the American Association of Birth Centers' Standards for Birth Centers, and consistent plans for transfer and safe transport to a hospital as needed, and to delineate medical malpractice insurance requirements for centers; exempt a center with no more than four beds from certificate-of-need requirements for establishing and licensing a freestanding birthing center; state intent not to limit or expand liability of a center or health care provider or facility; add requirement for medical malpractice insurance for freestanding birthing centers; prohibit abortions in freestanding birthing centers; amend KRS 216B.015 to include freestanding birthing centers in the definition of \"health facility\"; amend KRS 216B.020, 196.173, 211.122, 211.647, 211.660, 213.046, 214.155, 214.565, 214.567, 214.569, 216.2920, and 216.2970 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB103/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb103.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1810079,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"AN ACT relating to gene therapy.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215, the Kentucky Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, to define terms; require products that are known to be or could act as gene therapy to be labeled with the words \"Potential Gene Therapy Product\" or \"Gene Therapy Product\"; require any entity in the state that produces, sells, or distributes a product in this state with the capacity to infect an individual with a disease or to expose an individual with genetically modified material to provide information upon request on how individuals may be exposed; require informed consent before any entity makes available a product in this state that would act as a medical intervention, vaccine, drug, or genetic modification.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB229/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb229.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1810106,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"AN ACT relating to school districts.","description":"Amend KRS 160.041 to provide a merger process for contiguous school districts; require the Kentucky Board of Education to determine the terms of merger for an insolvent district if no agreement between the school districts can be reached; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate regulations regarding mergers due to insolvency.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB227/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb227.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1810132,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"AN ACT relating to step therapy protocols.","description":"Amends KRS 304.17A-163 to permit insurers to require insureds to try biosimilar biological products prior to providing coverage for the equivalent branded prescription drug under certain circumstances; and makes findings and establishes intent of Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 4)","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB220/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb220.html","sponsor":"Amy Neighbors"},
{"bill_id":1810158,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"AN ACT relating to allowing the Freedom Flag to be flown as a Flag of Remembrance each September 11, which is known as Patriot Day.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to allow the Freedom Flag to be flown as a Flag of Remembrance each September 11.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB219/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb219.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1810184,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"AN ACT relating to constitutional freedoms at public postsecondary education institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164.348 to define \"institution,\" \"public,\" and \"staff\"; require an institution to adopt a policy to not restrict off-campus speech; extend free speech protections to the public; provide that student religious and political organizations shall be afforded equal access to facilities; provide that authority vested with a student organization to distribute student organization funding shall be contingent on viewpoint-neutral distribution of those funds; reduce institution's authority to establish permit requirements; specify how an institution defines student-on-student harassment; waive immunity for claims brought under the Act; permit disciplinary action against a faculty member or administrator that knowingly and intentionally restricts the protected speech of another; suspend the distribution authority of a student organization that does not distribute student organization funding in accordance with the Act; prohibit retaliation against campus community members; require Council on Postsecondary Education to develop free speech instructional materials and model trainings for institutions; require institutions to present free speech instructional materials and trainings to designated individuals; require institutions to publish semiannual student organization funding reports; designate the required contents of the semiannual student organization funding report; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to limit the jurisdiction of an institution over associations, groups, or organizations not affiliated with the institutions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB224/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb224.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1810211,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"AN ACT relating to historical instruction.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require African history instruction in certain middle and high school world history and civilization courses; require Native American history instruction in certain middle and high school United States history courses; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations establishing academic standards for the required historical instructions; require superintendents to adopt curricula for required instruction; require the Department of Education to collaborate with the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage and the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission to develop recommended curricula and instruction guidelines for the required historical instruction, elective high school course offerings in African history and Native American history, and relevant professional development materials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB233/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb233.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1810236,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"AN ACT relating to teachers.","description":"Amend KRS 158.060 to require teachers to be compensated for noninstructional planning time within their school day during which they are required to supervise or instruct students; amend KRS 164.787 to expand the program eligibility of the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program to include a program that leads to a bachelor's degree in education in a critical shortage area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB230/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb230.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1810262,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"AN ACT relating to identity documents.","description":"Amend KRS 186.4101 to require the Transportation Cabinet to give notice to individuals of pending expiration of operator's licenses, instruction permits, and personal identification cards; specify manner of notification; prohibit nonreceipt of notice to be used as a defense for a violation of KRS 186.510.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB218/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb218.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1810289,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"AN ACT relating to higher education finance and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 164.746 to modify the membership of the governing board of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; amend KRS 164A.050 to modify the membership of the governing board of the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation; amend KRS 164A.055 to authorize the Asset Resolution Corporation to engage in student loan activities; remove references to administration by the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB221/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb221.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1810318,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the first place win by the Lady Long Knives of George Rogers Clark High School United States Army JROTC at the 2023 JROTC National Raider Challenge Championship in the All-Services Female Division.","description":"Celebrate the first place win by the Lady Long Knives of George Rogers Clark High School United States Army JROTC at the 2023 JROTC National Raider Challenge Championship in the All-Services Female Division.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR59/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr59.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1810343,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"AN ACT relating to tax incentives for first-time home buyers.","description":"Create a new section in KRS Chapter 141 to define terms; establish a tax deduction for contributions made to an eligible savings account by a first-time home buyer and allow an exclusion from income for any interest earned from an eligible savings account of a first-time home buyer effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2035; require the Department of Revenue to report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 141.019 and 131.190 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB222/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb222.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1810368,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"A RESOLUTION designating January 11, 2024, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.","description":"Designate January 11, 2024, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR61/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr61.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1810395,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the celebration of Black History Month and recognizing that Black history is American history.","description":"Honor the celebration of Black History Month and recognize that Black history is American history.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR39/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr39.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1810422,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"AN ACT relating to postsecondary employment.","description":"Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 164 to require the boards of each state university and the Kentucky Technical and Community College System to approve a performance and productivity evaluation process for all faculty members by January 1, 2025; require faculty evaluations be completed at least once every four years; permit removal of faculty for failure to meet performance and productivity requirements, regardless of status; permit a board to delegate appointment and removal of faculty to the college or university president; require that each board of regents of the six state comprehensive universities appoint a university president.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB228/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb228.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1810447,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"AN ACT relating to fire protection districts.","description":"Amend KRS 75.260 to increase the maximum per meeting salary of fire district board members to $150.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"reassigned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB102/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb102.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1810472,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the agencies and organizations who combat human trafficking.","description":"Honor the agencies and organizations who combat human trafficking.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR60/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr60.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1810498,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 164.020 to prohibit the Council on Postsecondary Education from raising tuition for a postsecondary education institution more than 5% a year for resident students and 7% a year for nonresident students; provide a four-year tuition freeze for an enrolled resident student; require an institution to notify a student before expiration of a tuition freeze; require any increase in tuition or fees to be approved before March 1; amend KRS 164.131 to add two additional full-time student members to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, including one graduate student; remove language regarding initial appointments; amend KRS 164.821 to add two additional full-time student members to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, including one graduate student; remove language regarding initial appointments; amend KRS 164.321 to add two additional full-time student members to the boards of regents, including one full-time graduate student; remove language regarding initial appointments; amend KRS 164.7874 to require a private postsecondary institution to have a voting student member on its governing board in order to be a participating institution for purposes of KEES eligibility; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Student Tuition Protection and Accountability Act; EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB231/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb231.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1810526,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"AN ACT relating to childhood sexual assault or abuse.","description":"Amend KRS 413.249 to remove the statute of limitations for civil actions arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse; require every civil action arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse to be accompanied by a motion to seal the record.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB223/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb223.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1810551,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"AN ACT relating to state holidays.","description":"Amend KRS 2.110 to add the nineteenth day of June as a state holiday commemorating Juneteenth National Freedom Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB234/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb234.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1810577,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"AN ACT relating to the exemption from hunting and fishing fees for members of the military.","description":"Amend KRS 150.170 to exempt any current member of the Armed Forces of the United States from paying the nonresident fee for hunting and fishing licenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB226/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb226.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1810604,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices against a person.","description":"Amend KRS 344.010 to provide definitions of \"protective hairstyle\" and \"race\" that include traits historically associated with race; amend KRS 158.148 to provide that school disciplinary codes shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of race; provide that the Act may be cited as the C.R.O.W.N. Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB232/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb232.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1810630,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 158.645 to change the required learning capacities of Kentucky public school students; amend KRS 158.6451 to provide that schools shall expect a high level of academic achievement and shall develop students' ability to think critically and independently; amend KRS 156.010 to include career and technical education; amend KRS 160.345 to remove the reporting requirement relating to physical activity of students; amend KRS 157.065 to remove the reporting requirement relating to participation in breakfast programs; amend KRS 424.250 to reflect that school boards are tax levying authorities and do not file budgets with the county clerk; require district budgets to be published in the same manner as school financial reports; repeal KRS 157.061 and 158.856.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB225/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb225.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1811639,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"A RESOLUTION in honor and loving memory of Amy Hamilton Slone.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Amy Hamilton Slone.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR66/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr66.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811653,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Edgar Harrell.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Edgar Harrell.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR64/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr64.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1811666,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former Pike County Magistrate Kenneth \"Jaws\" Robinson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of former Pike County Magistrate Kenneth \"Jaws\" Robinson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR71/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr71.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811679,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to prohibit a health care provider from performing a pelvic, rectal, or prostate examination without the informed consent of the patient or the person authorized to make health care decisions for the patient; provide for certain exceptions including a court order; require violators to be subject to discipline by the appropriate professional licensing board or accrediting agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB252/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb252.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1811693,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.025 to require that the State Board of Elections provide county clerks with the signature roster; allow county clerks to determine other persons to receive precinct lists and the reasonable price for the State Board of Elections furnishing the precinct lists to the county clerk.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB247/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb247.html","sponsor":"Marianne Proctor"},
{"bill_id":1811707,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to require an owner or custodian of a firearm to store the firearm in a safe storage depository or to render the firearm incapable of being fired using a gun-locking device; require an owner or other person lawfully in possession of a firearm or any person who sells ammunition to report the loss or theft of the firearm or ammunition to a law enforcement agency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB240/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb240.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1811720,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"AN ACT relating to low-speed vehicles and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 189.282, regarding low-speed vehicles, to expressly exempt low-speed vehicles which meet the standards of 49 C.F.R. sec. 571.500 from any other federal motor vehicle safety standards or any of the equipment provisions of KRS Chapter 189 that are not applicable; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB249/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb249.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1811735,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"AN ACT relating to driver license services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require the Transportation Cabinet to expand driver licensing services by either setting up a system where a county clerk issues operators licenses and personal identification cards, or maintain a permanent full-time driver licensing office in each county; allow county clerks to retain a $10 fee for each document processed; amend KRS 186.531 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB250/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb250.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1811749,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"AN ACT relating to contributions made to a Kentucky Saves account.","description":"Amend KRS 141.019 to establish an exclusion for amounts contributed to a Kentucky Saves account for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2029; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the parameters for the Kentucky Saves exclusion and Kentucky Saves tax credit; require the Department of Revenue to report annually on the exclusion and tax credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide ordering of the tax credit; and amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the exclusion and tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB239/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb239.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1811767,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"AN ACT relating to guardians and conservators.","description":"Amend KRS 387.530, relating to determination of disability and appointment of a guardian or conservator, to create additional requirements for petition; amend KRS 387.580 to add specific findings to be made at a hearing; amend KRS 387.600 to make recognition of the respondent's power of attorney discretionary; amend KRS 387.620 to create additional requirements for petition; clarify procedure for an informal request; require jury trials to modify an order; specify that an order may include visitation arrangements and limitation of the ward's ability to enter into a contract; amend KRS 387.640 and 387.660 to specify duties of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services if that cabinet is a guardian or limited guardian; provide that the Act may be cited as the Conservatorship Advocacy to Remove Exploitation (C.A.R.E.) Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB238/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb238.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1811781,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, Sergeant Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, Sergeant Isaac John Gayo, Staff Sergeant Joshua Caleb Gore, Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Healy, Staff Sergeant Taylor Mitchell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, and Sergeant David Solinas Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes Sergeant Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, Sergeant Isaac John Gayo, Staff Sergeant Joshua Caleb Gore, Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Healy, Staff Sergeant Taylor Mitchell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, and Sergeant David Solinas Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR65/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr65.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1811794,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"AN ACT relating to poultry.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 to allow certain USDA-exempted poultry processors to sell to end consumers on a farm, at a farmers market, or at a roadside stand.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB242/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb242.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1811807,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"AN ACT relating to employment schedules.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 requiring employers to give employees a good-faith schedule of hours to be worked, to have a voluntary standby list of employees who wish to work additional hours, to post weekly schedules at least seven days in advance, and to provide certain rest periods for employees from being scheduled; allow employees to identify time limitations for scheduling work hours; require compensation for employer changes to the schedule; set forth unlawful practices; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a penalty for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB237/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb237.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1811820,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"AN ACT relating to teacher scholarships.","description":"Amend KRS 164.769 to remove expected family income from the selection criteria for the teacher scholarship; amend KRS 164.7889 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB245/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb245.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1811834,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Donald Howard \"Don\" Combs.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Donald Howard \"Don\" Combs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR72/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr72.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811849,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pikeville native and lifelong public servant Eugene Welch Davis.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Eugene Welch Davis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR68/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr68.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811863,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"AN ACT relating to local landlord and tenant ordinances.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that requires a landlord to participate in a housing program under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937; prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing an ordinance relating to landlord and tenant laws that is in conflict with state law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB25/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb25.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1811882,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"AN ACT relating to reinstatement of police and fire department employees.","description":"Amends KRS 95.440 to remove the requirement that a person shall be eligible for reinstatement to a police or fire department only within one year following separation from employment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 101)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB248/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb248.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1811896,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"AN ACT relating to the naming of roads and bridges.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 177 to establish the procedures for the Transportation Cabinet and local governments to enter into a lease agreement with private entities for the naming rights of roads or bridges and for the installation of signage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB246/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb246.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1811911,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Blanche Justice Branham.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Blanche Justice Branham.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR69/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr69.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811923,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Glenn Hall.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Glenn Hall.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR63/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr63.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811937,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"AN ACT relating to child support.","description":"Amend KRS 403.211 to add that a child support action may be filed any time following conception; add that a child support action may be filed in the county where the mother resides; amend KRS 403.212 to change the term \"obligated parent\" to \"obligor\"; establish that child support shall be retroactive to the date of the filing of a motion for support; amend KRS 406.021 to include that paternity may be determined in accordance with KRS 406.011 or by prenatal genetic testing or postnatal genetic testing; amend KRS 406.011 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to advise all pregnant women who utilize public assistance and encourage pregnant women to initiate child support proceedings as early as possible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB243/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb243.html","sponsor":"Amy Neighbors"},
{"bill_id":1811951,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kathy Ratliff.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kathy Ratliff.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR67/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr67.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1811967,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of minors.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 436 to declare legislative findings relating to pornography; define terms; establish a civil cause of action against any commercial entity that publishes matter harmful to minors on the internet without obtaining age verification; require removal of personal data following review for access; establish civil causes of action for violations; establish limitations on applicability and liability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB241/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb241.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1811980,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"AN ACT relating to children.","description":"Amends KRS 401.020 to require a court to conduct a hearing and consider the best interests of a child when one parent refuses or is unable to execute a petition for a name change for a minor child; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to define terms, to provide that shared parenting time may be exercised by the consent of the parties, to establish procedures and parenting time credit, and to provide that the court may consider whether a parent has consistently exercised time sharing when considering a child support modification; amends KRS 403.090, 403.212, 403.740, 405.430, and 406.025 to conform; amends KRS 403.211 to establish which parent owes the initial $250 in medical expenses; and repeals KRS 403.2121.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 219)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB244/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb244.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1811998,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"AN ACT relating to railroad operations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require a crew of at least two persons during operation of a train or light engine; amend KRS 277.990 to include penalties for crews of less than two persons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB251/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb251.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1812011,"bill_number":"HJR40","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress.","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, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of the joint resolution to certain federal and state officials; state that the application should be continuing until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states have made applications on the subject.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR40/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr40.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1812026,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amends KRS 186.040 to direct $30 of the registration fee for vehicles in excess of 44,000 pounds to the county clerk of the county in which the truck is registered; amends KRS 186.050 to set registration fees for vehicles in excess of 44,000 pounds; creates a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to direct the state police to engage in a pilot project to provide operator’s license skills testing in five counties where testing is not currently offered, to set requirements for the state police, and to require that the state police report to the Legislative Research Commission by October 31, 2025, regarding program data, effect on existing testing efforts, and recommendations; amends KRS 186.480 to require that the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) include information about the organ donor program in educational materials for driver training; amends KRS 186.560 to require revocation of an operator’s license for certain highway work zone violations; amends KRS 189.010 to define “highway work zone”; amends KRS 189.221 and 189.2325 to conform; amends KRS 189.222 to provide a weight limit allowance of 400 pounds for any vehicle with an auxiliary power unit; amends KRS 189.2327 to increase fines for highway work zone traffic offenses; amends KRS 189.270 to limit the fee that the Transportation Cabinet may set for overdimensional permits to transport farm equipment; amends KRS 189.271, 189.2713, 189.2716, and 189.2717 to require that the Transportation Cabinet promulgate administrative regulations to set fees for overweight and overdimensional permits; amends KRS 189.290 to prohibit a person from operating a vehicle in or near a highway work zone in a manner that endangers persons or property and to provide that violators shall be subject to revocation of their operator’s license; amends KRS 189.340 to prohibit the operation of a truck tractor, trailer, or semitrailer in the far left lane of any roadway that has been divided into three or more clearly marked lanes for travel; amends KRS 189.930 to expand the requirement to move over or slow down when approaching an emergency or public safety vehicle to include any disabled vehicle displaying a warning signal; amends KRS 189.960 to require that operators of motor vehicles yield to workers in or near a highway work zone; amends KRS 189.990 to establish fines for causing physical injury or death to a person while operating a vehicle in or near a highway work zone; amends KRS 281.926 to require that towing companies submit their rate schedules to the nearest KSP post and all local law enforcement agencies in the companies’ service area in addition to making them available to the public upon request, and to direct that the KSP and local law enforcement agencies remove companies that do not comply with these requirements from their wrecker logs for a period of six months for the first violation and one year for any subsequent violation; and amends KRS 281.990 to allow the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to set penalties for violations of KRS 281.920 to 281.936; APPROPRIATION; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 198)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB107/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb107.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1812038,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kelsey Friend Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kelsey Friend Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR70/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr70.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1812052,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance disclosures to dog bite and dog attack victims.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to require insurance disclosures by dog owners, other persons, and insurers to persons alleging entitlement to damages resulting from a dog bite or dog attack; establish procedures for requesting additional information and amending disclosures; provide that disclosures shall not be construed as a waiver of certain rights or acceptance of liability; create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers and other persons subject to regulation under the Insurance Code to comply with insurance disclosure requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB104/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb104.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1812068,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"AN ACT relating to sex crimes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to provide that any person who has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered an Alford plea to a sex crime where the victim was under the age of 12 shall undergo medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment; provide that treatment shall begin no later than one month before the person is released from custody; provide that treatment shall continue until the person is released from probation, parole, or postincarceration supervision; provide that the person shall be evaluated by a licensed physician prior to treatment to determine if the person is an appropriate candidate for treatment; provide that the Department of Corrections shall administer the treatment; authorize the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB236/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb236.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1812081,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"AN ACT relating to animal control officers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require animal control officers to receive training on recognizing child abuse; amend KRS 620.030 to add animal control officers to the list of people with a duty to report dependency, neglect, or abuse of a child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB106/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb106.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1812097,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"AN ACT relating to able-bodied adult participation in the SNAP Employment and Training Program.","description":"Amend KRS 205.1783 to establish a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program employment and training program and establish requirements for participation in the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB235/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb235.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1812436,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Wayne J. Farris.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Wayne J. Farris.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR74/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr74.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1812488,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"AN ACT relating to animal control officers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require animal control officers to receive training on recognizing child abuse; amend KRS 620.030 to add animal control officers to the list of people with a duty to report dependency, neglect, or abuse of a child; provide that the Act may be cited as Kyan's Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB253/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb253.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1812540,"bill_number":"HJR41","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Valor Memorial Highway in Christian County.","description":"Designate the Valor Memorial Highway in Christian County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR41/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr41.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1812589,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leland \"Lee\" Smith of the Kentucky State Police Facilities Security Division on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Recognize Leland \"Lee\" Smith of the Kentucky State Police Facilities Security Division on the occaision of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR73/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr73.html","sponsor":"Donald Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1812643,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions.","description":"Amend KRS 139.480 to define \"currency\" and \"bullion\"; exempt currency and bullion from sales and use tax on or after August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB105/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb105.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1812693,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 116.045 to prohibit public entities, officials, and employees authorized to assist a person in registering, transferring, and changing political party from influencing the person's decision; provide that no individual or group shall have electronic access to the voter registration information unless he or she is employed in the office of the county clerk of the county in which registration occurs; amend KRS 116.048 to require that the completed voter registration application shall only be transmitted to the county clerk of the applicant's voting residence; amend KRS 116.112 to require that each county board of elections conducts its own voter registration purge program; require that the county board of elections submit its voter registration information to the State Board of Elections on the fifth day of each month; amend KRS 116.113 to provide that the county clerk is responsible for removing a registered voter's name when necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB108/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb108.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1812746,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Public Advocacy.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.115 to exclude attorneys in the Department of Public Advocacy from classified service; amend KRS 31.010 to delete references to legal representation for persons with disabilities and make technical corrections; provide that the Department of Public Advocacy is an independent agency that is administratively attached to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet; create a new section of KRS Chapter 31 to establish an independent division of the Department of Public Advocacy, the Division of Protection and Advocacy, to provide the protection of rights for persons with disabilities; amend KRS 31.020 to provide that the compensation of attorneys employed by Department of Public Advocacy shall be set by the public advocate; amend KRS 31.030 to require the departmant to provide assistance and education to attorneys representing indigent persons under KRS Chapter 31; delete the requirement that the department shall submit information regarding funding to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 31.211 to provide that all attorneys providing representation under KRS Chapter 31 shall forward all information that indicates payment or reimbursement for legal assistance to the public advocate; amend KRS 31.215 to prohibit any attorney providing representation under KRS Chapter 31 from accepting any compensation except unsolicited gifts of de minimis value; amend to a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 31.219 to provide that any attorney providing representation under KRS Chapter 31 shall file a notice of appeal unless the appeal would be frivolous.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB254/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb254.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1814205,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. J. W. Patterson.","description":"Commemorate and honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. J. W. Patterson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR78/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr78.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1814213,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"AN ACT amending the 2022-2024 State/Executive Branch biennial budget, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend the 2022-2024 State/Executive Branch biennial budget to implement a cap for disaster or emergency aid funds under the Military Affairs budget unit in fiscal year 2023-2024 and for the necessary government expense under the Adult Correctional Institutions budget unit in fiscal year 2023-2024; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB262/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb262.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1814222,"bill_number":"HJR44","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to unconstitutional acts that would undermine the rights of Kentucky citizens and the sovereignty of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Reaffirm the sovereignty of Kentucky; affirm the sovereign right of Kentucky to nullify unconstitutional acts of the federal government; direct the Attorney General to challenge all unconstitutional acts of the federal government that usurp or diminish the sovereignty of Kentucky; provide that the General Assembly may enact legislation nullifying unconstitutional acts that undermine Kentucky's sovereignty.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR44/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr44.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1814231,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"AN ACT relating to government agencies, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriates General Fund moneys from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account in fiscal years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 to various state agencies for miscellaneous projects and programs, and appropriates Restricted Funds from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund to Criminal Justice Training and State Police for various projects and purchases; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 173)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB1/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb1.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1814240,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to provide that it is unlawful to travel into the Commonwealth with the intent to engage in specified sexual offenses; provide that a person shall not be convicted of this offense and specified inchoate offenses for a single course of conduct; provide that a violation is a Class D felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB270/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb270.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1814249,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Gerald Neal for receiving the Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award.","description":"Honor Senator Gerald Neal upon his receipt of the 2024 Keepers of the Dream Freedom Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR75/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr75.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1814258,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"AN ACT relating to incest.","description":"Amend KRS 530.020 to define terms; provide that a person is guilty of incest when the person engages in sexual contact with a person to whom he or she knows to have a familial relationship with; remove first cousin from the list of familial relationships; provide that incest by sexual contact is a Class D felony unless the victim is under 12 years old, in which case it is a Class C felony; amend KRS 439.3401 to amend the definition of \"violent offender\" to include a person who has been convicted of incest by sexual contact.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB269/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb269.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1814267,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"The Legislative Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, General Provisions; details Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 179)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB263/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb263.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1814276,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7879 to increase the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amount for each eligible grade point average; increase the supplemental award amounts; require a supplemental award for eligible Cambridge Advanced International scores; increase the award amount for an eligible student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; amend KRS 164.7874, 164.7881, 164.7884, and 164.7885 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB109/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb109.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1814286,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"AN ACT relating to child support.","description":"Amend KRS 403.211 to allow a child support action to be filed at any time following conception in the county where the mother resides.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB110/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb110.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1814295,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023.","description":"Affirm Kentucky's support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemn the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR77/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr77.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1814304,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"AN ACT relating to child abuse.","description":"Amends KRS 600.020 to define “safety plan” and “statewide reporting system”; amends KRS 620.023 to allow a court access to a child’s protection and permanency record; amends KRS 620.030 to allow a person to make a written report of dependency, neglect, or abuse of a child, to allow child dependency, neglect, or abuse reports to be submitted electronically, and to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services establish a statewide reporting system for making reports of child dependency, neglect, and abuse via phone call or written report available to the public; amends KRS 620.032 to require that the cabinet report monthly to the General Assembly on child protective services intakes; amends KRS 605.035 to establish requirements related to when a family accountability, intervention, and response team has to refer a case to the cabinet; amends KRS 620.040 to establish new requirements for the cabinet when it is making the initial determination as to the risk of harm and immediate safety of the child; amends KRS 620.050 to require that the cabinet refer families to community-based child and family service agencies for services when it determines that a report of dependency, abuse, or neglect does not meet criteria for an investigation; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 620 to establish requirements for the cabinet related to when a safety plan is put in place for a child.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 144)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB271/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb271.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1814315,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"AN ACT relating to the public defender system and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 15A.020 to add new divisions to the organization of the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA); amends KRS 18A.115 to transfer the employees of the Louisville and Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation (Louisville Metro Public Defender) to the state personnel system; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 31 to transfer employees of Louisville Metro Public Defender to DPA on July 1, 2024, to provide employment and retirement benefits to the transferred employees based on their employment date with the Louisville Metro Public Defender, to define “membership date” for Louisville Metro Public Defender employees transferring to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS), to transfer leases and contracts in the name of the Louisville Metro Public Defender to DPA, and to waive liability of DPA under any legal theory or for any act, omission, or negligence by or on behalf of the Louisville Metro Public Defender; amends KRS 61.510 to change the definition of “membership date” in KERS as applied to Louisville Metro Public Defender employees transferring to DPA; and provides that the Act be RETROACTIVE to employees of the Louisville Metro Public Defender hired to leadership or supervisory roles within DPA between October 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 143)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB277/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb277.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1814324,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles.","description":"Amends KRS 189.281 to extend the ability for local governments to start off-highway vehicle (OHV) pilot programs to July 1, 2027, and to expand the definition of “local government” to include any local government that operates a public OHV trail system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.24)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB125/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb125.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1814333,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"AN ACT relating to the promotion of stronger homes to resist losses due to catastrophic weather events and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Creates a new section of Subtitle 2 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Program, to establish purpose, to create the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Program fund, and to require that the commissioner of insurance promulgate administrative regulations to implement and administer program; creates new sections of Subtitle 13 of KRS Chapter 304 to require that property insurance companies provide a premium discount or rate reduction for properties that that have been certified as complying with any applicable FORTIFIED Home or FORTIFIED multifamily construction standards under certain circumstances, to permit the insurance commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations to establish standard discount amounts, targets, or benchmarks for coverage, to require property insurance companies to offer an optional rider, endorsement, or supplemental policy provision to upgrade non-FORTIFIED single-family dwellings under certain circumstances, to provide that Sections 2 and 3 of the Act apply to insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2026, to provide when submissions are required for premium discounts or rate reductions and the optional rider, endorsement, or supplemental policy provision under Sections 2 and 3 of the Act, and to provide that the Act may be cited as the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Act; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 102)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB256/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb256.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1814342,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; encourage the establishment of a trade office in Taiwan; express support for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR79/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr79.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1814351,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of children.","description":"Amends KRS 15A.190 to require that the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet include crimes involving childhood sexual assault or abuse on the JC-3 form; amends KRS 160.380 to provide that a superintendent shall not employ any person who has been convicted of an offense that would classify the person as a violent offender, a sex crime, or a misdemeanor offense under KRS Chapter 510, or who is required to register as a sex offender; amends KRS 413.249 to provide that a civil action arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse shall be brought within 10 years of the victim attaining the age of 18 years; creates new sections of KRS Chapter 436 to declare legislative findings relating to pornography, to define terms, to establish a civil cause of action against any commercial entity that publishes matter harmful to minors on the internet without obtaining age verification, to require removal of personal data following review for access, to establish civil causes of action for violations, and to establish limitations on applicability and liability; amends KRS 510.050 and 510.080 to provide an enhanced penalty when the defendant is a person in a position of authority or position of special trust; amends KRS 510.155 to enhance the penalty of unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to a Class C felony, and to enhance the penalty to a Class B felony if the minor or perceived minor is under 12 years old, the offender is a person is in a position of authority or position of special trust, the offender is a registered sex offender, a person travels into the Commonwealth for the purpose of procuring or promoting the use of a minor, or the child procured or promoted is for human trafficking where the offense involves commercial sexual activity; amends KRS 529.100 to enhance the penalty for human trafficking to a Class B felony, unless the victim is a minor, in which case it is a Class A felony; amends KRS 529.110 to enhance the penalty for promoting human trafficking to a Class C felony unless the victim is a minor, in which case it is a Class B felony; amends KRS 531.340 to enhance the penalty for distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor to a Class C felony if the victim is under 18 years old and a Class B felony if the victim is under 12 years old, and to provide that any person convicted of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor shall not be released on probation or parole without serving 85 percent of the sentence imposed; amends KRS 532.060 to require a person who has been convicted of a violation of KRS 529.100, 529.110, 531.320, 531.335, or 531.340 to serve five years of postincarceration supervision; and amends KRS 532.200 to redefine “violent felony offense” as an offense that would classify a person as a violent offender under KRS 439.3401.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB278/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb278.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1814360,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"AN ACT relating to obesity treatment.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity and inform Medicaid enrollees of the availability of the coverage; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission on efforts to reduce and manage obesity; require the report to be made public on the cabinet's website; amend KRS 205.6485 to require KCHIP to comply with the coverage requirement; make technical amendments; amend KRS 164.2871 and 18A.225 to require self-insured employer group health plans offered by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution and the state employee health plan to provid comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity and establish cost-sharing requirements; provide that certain sections apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval, if necessary and submit information about any state plan amendment or waiver application; provide that the Act may be cited as the Diabetes Prevention and Obesity Treatment Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB273/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb273.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1814371,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2024, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize January 23, 2024, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR42/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr42.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1814380,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"AN ACT relating to menstrual discharge collection devices.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"menstrual discharge collection devices\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of menstrual discharge collection devices; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB276/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb276.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1814389,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.","description":"The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Transfer; details Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and details Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 175)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB6/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb6.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1814398,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"A RESOLUTION paying homage to Mrs. Coretta Scott King, the architect of the King legacy, and lifelong human rights activist for social change and peace.","description":"Adjourn paying homage to Mrs. Coretta Scott King, the architect of the King legacy, and lifelong human rights activist for social change and peace.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR76/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr76.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1814408,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"AN ACT relating to the torture of a dog or cat.","description":"Amends KRS 525.135 to define “serious physical injury or infirmity” and to redefine “torture,” to provide that torture of a dog or cat is a Class D felony in every instance and that each act may constitute a separate offense, and to provide what does not constitute torture of a dog or cat.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 81)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB258/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb258.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1814417,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"AN ACT relating to abandoned infants.","description":"Amends KRS 405.075 to change the definition of “newborn safety device” related to the continuous staffing requirement; and amends KRS 156.095 to require that information on the Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis Line be posted in public schools.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 202)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB272/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb272.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1814428,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION reestablishing the Early Childhood Education Task Force.","description":"Reestablish the Early Childhood Education Task Force to study the complex issues relating to child care and early childhood education opportunities in the Commonwealth and the impacts of child care on children and families, workforce participation, and economic development; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim; require the task force to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR43/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr43.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1814437,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy.","description":"Amends KRS 315.010 and 315.205 to permit pharmacists to administer vaccines to children five years of age or older pursuant to prescriber-approved protocols with the consent of a parent or guardian.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.11)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB274/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb274.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1814446,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.","description":"The Judicial Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION..","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 148)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB264/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb264.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1814456,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"AN ACT relating to employment of minors.","description":"Amend KRS 339.230 to prohibit the Department of Workplace Standards from promulgating regulations on child labor that are more restrictive than those promulgated by the United States Secretary of Labor.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"floor amendment (5-title) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB255/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb255.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1814465,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.","description":"Amend KRS 237.109 to lower the age requirement for carrying a concealed and deadly weapon from 21 to 18; amend KRS 237.110 to conform and make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB259/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb259.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1814474,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"The LRC Director's recommended Legislative Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, General Provisions; detail Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB260/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb260.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1814483,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.","description":"The Chief Justice's recommended Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB261/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb261.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1814492,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"AN ACT relating to full-day kindergarten.","description":"Amend KRS 158.060 to remove language that allows for half-day kindergarten programs; amend KRS 157.320 and 157.360 to remove references to kindergarten full-time equivalent pupils in average daily attendance for program base funding purposes; amend KRS 158.030 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB279/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb279.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1814501,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"AN ACT relating to higher education.","description":"Amend KRS 164.020 to abolish the Council on Postsecondary Education and transfer authorities and duties to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; amend KRS 164.746 to add three student members to the board of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 164, 164A, 165, 165A, 168, 171, 183, 200, 210, 214, 309, 367, 11A, 12, 18A, 42, 56, 61, 63, 64, 138, 151B, 154, 156, 157,158, 160, and 161 to conform; repeal KRS 164.011, which created and established the Council on Postsecondary Education; dissolve the Council on Postsecondary Education and transfer personnel, records, files, equipment, and funds to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB257/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb257.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1814510,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"AN ACT relating to misconduct in schools and school-sponsored activities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to prohibit a public school district or public charter school from entering a nondisclosure agreement relating to misconduct involving a minor or student; amend KRS 160.380 to define \"abusive conduct\"; require school district applicants to disclose being the subject of any allegations or investigations in the previous 12 months and consent to a reference check; require school districts to conduct reference checks; require nonpublic and public school districts to disclose any allegations or investigations related to abusive conduct of applicants; revise indemnification language to grant immunity for disclosures made about school employee conduct; require school districts to request all related information from public and nonpublic schools and the Education Professional Standards Board and require the schools and EPSB to provide the records; require requests for information to be satisfied in 10 working days instead of 10 days; require all public school personnel to submit to a state criminal background check every five years; require all school district applicants to list all schools of previous and current employment on the application; require a school district to internally report and investigate to completion all allegations of abusive conduct; require all records relating to an allegation of abusive conduct to be retained in an employee's personnel file unless the allegation is proven false; amend KRS 156.160 to direct the Kentucky Board of Education to include employment standards in the voluntary certification standards for private schools; make technical corrections; amend KRS 160.151 to define \"certified nonpublic school\"; require employees of certified nonpublic schools to submit to a national and state criminal background check and a CA/N check; require certified nonpublic school personnel to have a state criminal background check every five years; prohibit a certified nonpublic school from hiring a violent or felony sex crime offender; require a certified nonpublic school to conduct reference checks on all applicants; prohibit a certified nonpublic school from entering into a nondisclosure agreement related to misconduct involving a minor or student; amend KRS 156.095 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop a training related to sexual misconduct for employees to undergo every five years; make technical corrections; amend KRS 161.151 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB275/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb275.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1814519,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023.","description":"Affirm Kentucky's support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemn the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR45/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr45.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1818917,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2024, as Wear Green for Gastroparesis Day.","description":"Recognize February 14, 2024, as Wear Green for Gastroparesis Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR83/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr83.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1818945,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization of the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 61.505 to establish the Office of Financial Management and the Office of Benefits within the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority; amend KRS 12.020 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB292/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb292.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1818972,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; encourage the establishment of a trade office in Taiwan; express support for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR46/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr46.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1819004,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"AN ACT relating to employment discrimination.","description":"Amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, 344.080, 344.100, and 344.110 to add protections against discrimination based on weight.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB291/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb291.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1819031,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2024, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize January 23, 2024, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR81/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr81.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1819059,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"AN ACT relating to wage theft.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 514 to prohibit theft of wages; define terms and establish penalties; amend KRS 336.080 to permit the secretary to enter places of employment without unreasonable delay; amend KRS 337.020 to allow the commissioner to charge and collect past due wages; amend KRS 337.070 to require certain employers to include rate of pay, number of hours worked, the total amount of gross pay earned on wage statements provided to employees; amend KRS 337.320 to require employers to keep certain records for three years; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers to provide to an employee a written notice at the time of hire that sets forth employment terms; amend KRS 337.990 to include a civil penalty for failure to provide the written notice to employee and maintain a copy of the signed notice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB284/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb284.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1819090,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"AN ACT relating to risk protection orders.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; allow enumerated persons to petition a District Court to issue an order prohibiting a person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm if the person is or has been diagnosed with or treated for a mental condition that causes or is likely to cause impairment in judgment, perception, or impulse control to an extent that presents an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or welfare if the person were in possession or control of a firearm; establish that a violation of an order is a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 237.104 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB287/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb287.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1819118,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.","description":"Repeal KRS 237.115, which interprets the application of the license to carry concealed deadly weapon statute as permitting postsecondary facilities, local governments, and units of state government to limit concealed carry in governmental buildings; amend KRS 150.172, 237.110, and 527.020 to conform; amend KRS 237.110 to no longer prohibit the carrying of concealed deadly weapons in schools and specify that the prohibition of carrying concealed deadly weapons in airports is limited to areas controlled by the Transportation Security Administration and make technical corrections; amend KRS 527.070 to add persons with valid licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to the list of those permitted to possess weapons in schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB288/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb288.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1819149,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for substance use disorder.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require certain health insurance policies, plans, certificates, and contracts to provide coverage for comprehensive supervised substance use disorder treatment; create a new section of Subtitle 17C of KRS Chapter 304 and amend KRS 164.2871 and 18A.225 to require limited health service benefit plans, the state employee health plan, and state postsecondary institution self-insured employer group health plans to comply with the coverage requirement; apply provisions to policies, plans, certificates, and contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; provide that the Act may be cited as Braxton's Law; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB290/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb290.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1819179,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 508, 509, 510, 520, and 525 to provide that any person convicted of an offense under those chapters, who was armed with a firearm during the commission of the offense and in furtherance of the offense, shall be subject to an enhanced penalty; amend KRS 519.055 to provide for an enhanced penalty when the person was armed with a firearm at the time of the commission of the offense; amend KRS 520.050 to provide for an enhanced penalty when the dangerous contraband is a deadly weapon; amend KRS 527.110 to provide an enhanced penalty; amend KRS 439.3401 to expand the definition of \"violent offender\" to include a Class B or Class C felony where the offender was armed with a firearm during the commission of the offense and in furtherance of the offense, impersonating a peace officer where the offender was armed with a firearm, promoting contraband in the first degree where the dangerous contraband is a deadly weapon, and unlawfully providing a handgun to a juvenile; provide that offenders convicted of a Class B or Class C felony where the offender was armed with a firearm during the commission of the offense and in furtherance of the offense, impersonating a peace officer where the offender was armed with a firearm, promoting contraband in the first degree where the dangerous contraband is a deadly weapon, and unlawfully providing a handgun to a juvenile shall not be released on probation or parole until he or she has served at least 85% of the sentence imposed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB282/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb282.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1819206,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"AN ACT relating to kratom.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to define terms related to kratom, to prohibit the sale of kratom products to individuals under 21 years of age, to establish product safety standards, to establish labeling requirements for kratom products, to authorize the Department for Public Health to promulgate administrative regulations related to the regulation of kratom products, to establish penalties, and to declare the supremacy of federal law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 44)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB293/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb293.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1819236,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"AN ACT relating to mining licenses and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 351 to require any owner, operator, lessee, or licensee of a coal mine holding a license under KRS 337.200 that has been doing business in the Commonwealth for fewer than five consecutive years to submit a certification from the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards that the licensee is compliant with or exempt from the performance bonding requirements of KRS 337.200; amend KRS 351.175 to require any coal mine licensee applicant to submit a certification from the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards that the applicant is compliant with or exempt from the performance bonding requirement of KRS 337.200; require the department to revoke any license if the department receives notification that the licensee is neither compliant nor exempt from the performance bonding requirements of KRS 337.200; amend KRS 337.200 to require the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards to notify the Department for Natural Resources of any employer engaged in the severance, preparation, or transportation of minerals that is not compliant with the performance bonding requirements; amend KRS 337.994 to require that all penalties collected for violations of KRS 337.200 be paid to employees injured by the employer's failure to post the performance bond; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB283/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb283.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1819266,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"AN ACT relating to maternal and child health.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish the Kentucky maternal psychiatry access program, also known as the Kentucky Lifeline for Moms; establish duties and responsibilities of the program; direct that the program shall be operated by the Department for Public Health, Division of Maternal and Child Health; amend KRS 211.122 to establish that the collaborative panel related to maternal and infant health shall be renamed the Kentucky maternal and infant health collaborative; establish formal membership of the collaborative; require that the collaborative annually review the operations of the new Kentucky maternal psychiatry access program; amend KRS 211.690, related to the Health Access Nurturing Development Services program to require the HANDS program provide information related to lactation consultation, breastfeeding, and safe sleep for babies; establish that the program participants shall participate in the home visitation program through in-person face-to-face methods or through tele-service delivery methods; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers and any exchange to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals; specify requirements for the coverage; require group plan insurers to provide notice of special enrollment rights; amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require health benefit plans that provide coverage for dependents to provide coverage for maternity care; amend KRS 304.17A-220 and 194A.099 to conform with the special enrollment requirement; amend KRS 18A.225 and 164.2871 to require the state employee health plan and self-insured state postsecondary education institution group health plans to comply with the special enrollment and maternity coverage requirements; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid coverage of maternity services; amend KRS 205.592 to allow Medicaid income limit for certain women and children to be increased under certain circumstances; amend KRS 205.6485 to require Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program to provide maternity coverage; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for lactation consultation and breastfeeding equipment; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to apply for a Medicaid waiver if potential cost defrayment or loss of federal funds is identified; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to study doula certification programs nationally; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"floor amendment (5) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB10/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb10.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1819295,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.","description":"Amends KRS 12.020 to add the Division of Compliance and the Division of Sports Wagering to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and to remove compliance from the duties of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering; and amends KRS 12.252 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 6)","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB281/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb281.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1819322,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for the treatment of stuttering.","description":"Amends KRS 18A.225, 164.2871, 205.522, 205.6485, and 304.17C-125 to require limited health service benefit plans, Medicaid, self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the speech therapy coverage requirement and to make technical amendments; creates a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health insurance coverage for speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering; provides that various sections apply to health insurance policies, certificates, plans, or contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; establishes the construction of Section 1 for purposes of federal law and requires state officials to comply; and requires the Department of Insurance and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval, if necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 69)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB111/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb111.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1819352,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"AN ACT relating to deoxyribonucleic acid.","description":"Amend KRS 17.169 to include local law enforcement as persons authorized to collect DNA samples; define \"rapid DNA instruments\"; amend KRS 17.170 to provide for the collection of DNA samples at arrest or initial appearance from all persons charged with a felony offense; allow for collection of a second DNA sample by approved local governments to be processed via rapid DNA instruments; amend KRS 17.175 to provide that a person may request expungement of the record of his or her DNA in certain enumerated circumstances; amend KRS 64.060 to establish a $5 payment from the State Treasury to the collecting agency for each DNA sample collected; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB286/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb286.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1819383,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"AN ACT relating to jurisdiction of contractor disputes involving real property.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish exclusive jurisdiction for contractor dispute actions involving real property located in this state.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB294/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb294.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1819411,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"AN ACT relating to delivery services.","description":"Creates a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish certain rights of insurers relating to injury or losses that occur during a delivery available period or delivery service period; creates a range of sections in KRS Chapter 365 to establish definitions, to establish insurance requirements for delivery network companies and delivery network drivers during delivery available periods and delivery service periods, to establish disclosure requirements for delivery network companies, and to establish construction clauses relating to existing insurance laws and delivery or transport of goods laws; and provides that the Act applies to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.13)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB280/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb280.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1819442,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Roger Pigg.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Roger Pigg.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR80/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr80.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1819470,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and accomplishments of the distinguished J. Michael Brown.","description":"Honor the life, memory, and accomplishments of the distinguished J. Michael Brown.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR82/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr82.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1819497,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"AN ACT relating to traffic control signal monitoring systems and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define \"agency,\" \"owner,\" \"recorded images,\" and \"traffic control signal monitoring system\"; establish a civil penalty of $50 if a motor vehicle is recorded failing to obey the instructions of a traffic control device; set forth forms and procedures; outline defenses for citations for failing to obey a traffic control device; mandate that a person who refuses to pay the civil penalty and does not appear to contest the citation shall have the vehicle's registration suspended; mandate that civil penalties shall not result in points against the violator's driving record; amend KRS 189.231 and 189.990 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB112/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb112.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1819529,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"AN ACT relating to individual-directed care at the end of life.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to define terms; establish a qualified terminally ill individual's right to voluntarily request medication to self-administer to cause death; require conditions for making the request; permit individual to rescind the request at any time; permit an attending health care provider to provide medication; establish requirements for the attending health care provider to inform individuals and document request; require disposal of unused medications; establish residency requirements for qualified individuals; require a report by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish provisions for contracts, insurance policies, and beneficiaries; state that a health care provider is not required to provide medication to a qualified individual; permit health care providers to prohibit persons or entities from participating in a qualified individual's request during or on the premises of employment; prohibit reporting a health care provider to a licensing board for participating in a qualified individual's request; state that actions do not constitute suicide or homicide; create a form for a qualified individual to make a request; create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish provisions for insurance policies and beneficiaries of qualified individuals; amend KRS 507.020 and 507.030 to create an affirmative defense to a charge of murder and manslaughter in the first degree; provide a severability clause; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Our Care, Our Options Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB285/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb285.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1819556,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"AN ACT relating to incest.","description":"Amend KRS 530.020 to define terms; provide that a person is guilty of incest when the person engages in sexual contact with a person to whom he or she knows to have a familial relationship with; provide that incest by sexual contact is a Class D felony unless the victim is under 12 years old, in which case it is a Class C felony; amend KRS 439.3401 to amend the definition of \"violent offender\" to include a person who has been convicted of incest by sexual contact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-17","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-17","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB289/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb289.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1820954,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"AN ACT relating to road projects and declaring an emergency.","description":"Set out the Governor's recommended 2024-2026 Biennial Highway Construction Plan; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB303/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb303.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1820975,"bill_number":"SJR84","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress.","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, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of the joint resolution to certain federal and state officials; state that the application should be continuing until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states have made applications on the subject.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR84/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr84.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1820996,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with which the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; establish training and education requirements for doulas; permit the department to promulgate administrative regulations; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB307/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb307.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1821017,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"AN ACT relating to federal law enforcement officers as peace officers in this state and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.365 to remove the authority of delineated federal law enforcement officers to act as peace officers in this state; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB115/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb115.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1821039,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"A RESOLUTION designating May 5 to 11, 2024, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Designate May 5 to 11, 2024, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR49/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr49.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1821062,"bill_number":"HJR47","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Pete McCoy Memorial Bridge in Floyd and Pike Counties.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Pete McCoy Memorial Bridge in Floyd and Pike Counties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR47/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr47.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1821083,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"AN ACT relating to building code violations.","description":"Amend KRS 198B.130 to establish criteria for a violation for deviation from the Uniform State Building Code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB305/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb305.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1821104,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.","description":"Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB295/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb295.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1821126,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"AN ACT relating to lobbying.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to prohibit a public agency or any other entity created by an act of the General Assembly from using public funds for lobbying activity or to employ or enter into a contract with a lobbyist; define terms; exempt public agency employees who perform lobbying activities as part of their fiduciary duties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to prohibit a public agency from using public funds for lobbying activity or to employ or contract with a lobbyist; define terms; exempt public agency employees who perform lobbying activities as part of their fiduciary duties; create new sections of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 to permit a person to file a complaint with the Legislative Ethics Commission if a public agency or entity created by an act of the General Assembly is using public funds to hire a lobbyist or for lobbying activity; require the commission to transfer a complaint to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission if the alleged violator is an employee of the executive branch of state government; require a public agency to report to the Legislative Ethics Commission if the agency procures a contract with a legislative agent to engage in federal lobbying or uses federal funds to employ or procure a contract with a legislative agent or as part of compensation or salary of an employee to engage in lobbying activity on behalf of the agency; require the report to be filed within 30 days of the decision to engage in federal lobbying activity or use federal funds to engage in lobbying activity; require all public agencies to submit to the Auditor of Public Accounts and State Treasurer a list of all contracts they have procured with a legislative agency for all types of lobbying activity, regardless of the source of funds, by June 30 each year; allow the Attorney General, Commonwealth's attorney, county attorney, or their designee to investigate violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit public postsecondary education institutions from employing or contracting with a lobbyist or using public funds to employ or contract with a lobbyist; allow a president of the public postsecondary institution to lobby on behalf of the institution in his or her fiduciary capacity; amend KRS 6.611 to include as lobbying any public agency to hire or procure a contract with a public relations, media, or social media company to indirectly promote, advocate, or oppose passage of any legislation or action taken by the General Assembly, the Governor, the secretary of any cabinet or any staff members; amend KRS 6.691 to allow the Legislative Ethics Commission to issue a fine of not less than $2,000 but not more than $10,000 to any public agency that uses public funds for lobbying purposes; amend KRS 6.945 to provide that the lobbying restrictions are not affected by the requirements of Section 1 or 2 of this Act; amend KRS 61.990 to provide that an officer or employee of a public agency who intentionally violates the lobbying restrictions shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense, and a Class D felony for any subsequent offenses; amend KRS 11A.201 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Bye Bye BULL Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB309/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb309.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1821148,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"AN ACT relating to temporary structures.","description":"Amend KRS 198B.050 to exempt temporary structures from building code compliance if erected by or for a state or government agency, city, or municipality.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB296/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb296.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1821170,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"AN ACT relating to maternal health disparities in perinatal care.","description":"Amend KRS 211.680 to expand the scope of the legislative intent and findings; create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; require licensed health facilities under KRS Chapter 216B to provide each patient with written information regarding the patient's rights and implement an evidence-based maternal health disparities program for all health providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; require the Department for Public Health to track data on maternal death and severe morbidity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB306/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb306.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1821190,"bill_number":"HB297","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB297/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb297.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1821217,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"AN ACT relating to inheritance and estate taxes.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 140 to limit inheritance and estate taxes to deaths occurring before August 1, 2024; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 140 to include a sunset clause for taxes and deductions imposed within the chapter; repeal KRS 140.130 and 140.140, relating to levy and payment of estate tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB308/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb308.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1821237,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of a grant database.","description":"Create new section of KRS Chapter 14 to define terms; require the Secretary of State to create a grant database that will be a central repository for all state grants; require agencies to report grant opportunities to the Secretary of State for inclusion in the grant database.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB299/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb299.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1821258,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"AN ACT relating to school lunches.","description":"Amend KRS 160.345 to require a school council to adopt a policy requiring students to be assigned a lunch period of at least 30 minutes in length; amend KRS 158.153 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB301/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb301.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1821280,"bill_number":"HJR48","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to road projects.","description":"Provide that the General Assembly shall adopt the last four years of the Governor's recommended six-year road plan as a joint resolution.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR48/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr48.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1821302,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the environment.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish a right of the people to have a healthy environment, including a right to clean air, pure water, and ecologically healthy habitats; declare the Commonwealth's natural resources, among them its air, water, flora, fauna, climate, and public lands, are the common property of all people, including generations yet to come; establish that as trustee of the environment and its natural resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all people; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB302/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb302.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1821324,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.","description":"Amend KRS 527.070 to modify the types of school facilities where weapons are prohibited; state that the prohibition of weapons on school grounds only applies when entrances to the school buildings display a sign indicating that unlawfully possessing a weapon in a school is a felony; remove the requirement that signs be prominently displayed indicating possessing a weapon in a school is prohibited; remove the provision that failure to post the signs indicating weapons are prohibited in schools shall not relieve a person of liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB114/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb114.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1821345,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 to be Kentucky Maternal and Infant Mortality and Disparities Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize March 2024 to be Kentucky Maternal and Infant Mortality and Disparities Awareness Month.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR50/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr50.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1821366,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.","description":"Amend KRS 189A.010 to create enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.070 to create enhanced periods of license suspenion for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.340 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-18","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB298/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb298.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1821389,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 158.191 to ensure parental rights and involvement by requiring notification within two business days of specific events; require a district to adopt procedures that both encourage students to speak with parents and require facilitation of the discussion with parents; forbid a district or school from adopting policies that keep any student information confidential from parents or refuse information requested by a parent with specific exceptions; forbid a district from requiring school personnel or students to use nonconforming pronouns for any individual instead of just students, establish the type of mental health services that the section does not prohibit a district from seeking for students; amend KRS 158.1415 to prohibit a child in any grade level from receiving instruction on a specific topic a parent has provided written notice to the school asserting an objection due to religious or moral beliefs; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to establish a cause of action for violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to prohibit a disciplinary action or adverse employment action for an employee informing a parent of specific information about a student or declining to use a pronoun or title inconsistent with the individual's biological sex; amend KRS 158.193 to establish that a school employee may participate in voluntary, student-initiated, student-led prayer when invited to do so; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB304/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb304.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1821411,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"AN ACT relating to the profession of education.","description":"Amends KRS 161.120 to establish the process and procedures for the Education Professional Standards Board to receive and process a complaint against a certificate holder, to establish a specific timeline, to establish specific actions the board may take, to require confirmation of receipt of responses or correspondences to the board from a certificate holder, to requires the board to provide confirmation of receipt to superintendents who submit a report to the board and provide specific notices, to establishes a specific timeline for a hearing for admonishment, to removes the option for a hearing to be conducted by the board or a panel of three members of the board, to require that the hearing provide all the due process rights afforded under KRS Chapter 13B, and to allow that an appeal of a final order of the board be filed in the Circuit Court of the county in which the certificate holder was employed when the incident occurred.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 209)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB300/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb300.html","sponsor":"Mike Clines"},
{"bill_id":1821432,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amend KRS 243.0305 to allow a craft distiller to self-distribute up to 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits per year directly to a licensed retailer; direct the distiller to register, deliver, report, and pay all applicable taxes on self-distributed distilled spirits; allow a distiller to extend credit to a retailer for up to 30 days from the invoice date; establish distiller reporting requirements to both wholesalers and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; amend KRS 243.710 and 243.884 to require a distiller to pay wholesale taxes on any self-distributed distilled spirits.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB116/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb116.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1821453,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"AN ACT relating to marriage and family therapists.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 335.300 to 335.399 to authorize the board to grant licensure to an applicant who holds an active license from another state to practice as an independent marriage and family therapist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB113/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb113.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1822073,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Evan \"Jayson\" Smith, for courageously halting an active shooter.","description":"Honor Evan \"Jayson\" Smith for courageously halting an active shooter and wish him well in his recovery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR85/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr85.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1822104,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"AN ACT relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to define terms; prohibit a public postsecondary education institution from providing differential treatment or benefits on the basis of an individual's religion, race, sex, color, or national origin; from influencing the composition of the student body or scholarship recipients on the basis of religion, race, sex, color, or national origin; from implementing a student housing assignment plan on the basis of religion, race, color, or national origin with designated exceptions; from expending any resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the promotion of discriminatory topics, or bias incident investigations; from soliciting statements on an applicant's experience with or views on religion, race, sex, color, or national origin; from requiring a course or training on diversity, equity, and inclusion or discriminatory concepts as a program requirement; and from permitting credit from a course dedicated to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion or discriminatory concepts to count towards the total number of credits required for a degree or certificate, or disseminating or profiting from any research, work product, or material that promotes or justifies discriminatory concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion; establish exclusions; require each governing board of a public postsecondary education institution to amend the institution's policy on nondiscrimination to include a clause on ideological neutrality that prohibits institutional discrimination on the basis of an individual's political or social ideology; prohibit a public postsecondary education institution from requiring or encouraging any individual to endorse or condemn a specific political or social ideology or make any inquiry into the political or social ideology of students, faculty, and staff or from providing preferential or prejudicial consideration or treatment to an individual on the basis of that individual's actual or perceived political or social ideology; prohibit the Council on Postsecondary Education from providing differential treatment or benefits on the basis of an individual's religion, race, sex, color, or national origin or from expending any resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion or discriminatory topics; establish exclusions for legal compliance; require each governing board of a public postsecondary education institution to ensure compliance with specific sections of this Act no later than June 30, 2024; require the council and institutions to collaborate on a standardized procedure to consider denying transfer credit earned in courses dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and to develop data collection and reporting methods; authorize the Attorney General to bring an action for a writ of mandamus to compel the council or a public postsecondary education institution to comply; create a cause of action to permit a qualified individual to file a civil action against council or a public postsecondary education institution for injunctive relief and damages arising from a violation of this Act; waive sovereign and governmental immunity; prohibit retaliation; require each public postsecondary education institution to submit and publish a certified annual report on governmentally mandated discrimination to the Legislative Research Commission by October 1 each year; provide that a public postsecondary education institution or the council cannot claim a federal, state, judicial, contractual, or accreditation mandate as a defense to a civil action filed under this Act unless the policy, practice, or procedure upon which the complaint is founded is listed and clearly and accurately described in the public institution's annual report on governmentally mandated discrimination; require the council to develop and publish an annual assessment to evaluate intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity at public postsecondary education institutions; require each institution to annually distribute the assessment to all students, faculty, and staff and publish the results; require each public postsecondary education institution to provide the Personnel Cabinet and State Treasurer the name, job title, duty station, salary or wages, and amount of any contracted severance or other form of post-employment compensation of each employee of the institution by the twentieth day of each month beginning January 1, 2025, and to post its itemized annual budget; amend KRS 164.020 to prohibit the Council on Postsecondary Education from approving a degree, certificate, or diploma program that is not aligned with Section 2 of this Act; direct the Council on Postsecondary Education to consider alignment with Section 2 of this Act when considering the elimination of an existing program; direct each public postsecondary education institution and the Council on Postsecondary Education to discontinue designated programs and follow designated procedures when implementing this Act; provide specific instructions for public postsecondary education institutions and the Council on Postsecondary Education to follow in implementing this Act; direct public postsecondary education institutions and the council to submit a report on implementation of this Act; require public postsecondary education institutions to submit a series of reports on historical employment data for diversity, equity, and inclusion employees; EFFECTIVE, in part, February 1, 2025; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"floor amendments (1), (2) and (3) filed","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB9/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb9.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1822136,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define \"health service\" and \"seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating a health service\"; provide exemption from civil liability, criminal liability, or administrative investigation for seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating a health service that is provided outside of Kentucky to a patient who resides in Kentucky and the health service is lawful in the state in which it is to be provided; include any health service that occurs in Kentucky as a result of a patient's use of a drug provided the patient received the drug outside of Kentucky for the patient's personal and sole use, and the patient personally transported the drug into Kentucky for the patient's sole use; prohibit any record created regarding any protected action from being disclosed or sold; prohibit disciplinary action for a physician, health care provider, or other professional licensed in Kentucky for taking protected actions; prohibit a public agency or employee, representative, or agent of a public agency from taking action against the ability of a person to travel across a state line to obtain a health service that is lawful in the state in which the service is to be provided or to assist another person traveling for this purpose; prohibit any protected action by itself from being a violation of KRS 529.100 or KRS 529.110 relating to human trafficking; prohibit construing that any right to the performance of a health service in Kentucky that is prohibited by law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB310/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb310.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1822165,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"AN ACT relating to the safety of canines and felines.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define \"passenger compartment\"; provide civil immunity for damaging a car or truck if a person enters it with a reasonable, good faith belief that a dog or cat is in imminent danger of death if not removed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB311/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb311.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1822195,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"AN ACT relating to prior authorization.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-600 to define \"health care provider\"; make conforming amendments; create new sections of KRS 304.17A-600 to 304.17A-633 to establish eligibility criteria and requirements for prior authorization exemptions; establish requirements for rescinding prior authorization exemptions; set forth requirements for external reviews of prior authorization exemption denials and rescissions; establish requirements for sending forms and notices to health care providers; provide that nothing shall be construed to authorize a health care provider to act outside the provider's scope of practice or require an insurer or private review agent to pay for a health care service performed in violation of law; require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to establish forms; amend KRS 304.17A-605 to establish applicability of provisions relating to prior authorization exemptions to certain insurers and private review agents; amend KRS 304.17A-607 to establish requirements for prior authorizations; amend KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit the retrospective denial, reduction in payment, and review of health care services for which a health care provider has a prior authorization exemption and establish exceptions; amend KRS 304.17A-621 to conform; amend KRS 304.17A-627 to prohibit conflicts of interest with independent review entities and reviewers of prior authorization exemption denials and rescissions; require independent review entities and reviewers of prior authorization exemption denials and rescissions to submit an annual report to the Department of Insurance; amend KRS 304.17A-633 to require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to report on external reviews of prior authorization exemptions denials and rescissions; amend KRS 304.17A-706 to conform; amend KRS 205.536 to require managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the sections on prior authorization exemptions; apply the provisions to contracts delivered, entered, renewed, extended, or amended on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"returned to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB317/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb317.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1822223,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"AN ACT relating to vegetation around railroad crossings and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require railroad companies to destroy or remove obstructive vegetation upon and within the geographical bounds of its right-of-way at each intersection with a public road or highway; require the Transportation Cabinet to destroy or remove obstructive vegetation when a railroad company fails to do so; require the railroad company to reimburse the Transportation Cabinet for costs of the removal; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB315/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb315.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1822254,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"AN ACT relating to the community restoration incentive program.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the community restoration tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2029, for financial institutions making loans to a community development financial institution; establish the annual credit cap at $20 million; require the Department of Revenue to report tax credit data to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Legislative Research Commission to receive confidential data about the community restoration tax credit from the Department of Revenue.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB314/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb314.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1822283,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.","description":"Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB117/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb117.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1822314,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board of the Kentucky General Assembly and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 7A to define terms; establish the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board of the Kentucky General Assembly to review, analyze, study, evaluate, provide legislative oversight, and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding any aspect of the Kentucky Medicaid Program; establish board membership, authority, and duties; amend KRS 7A.010, 7A.140, 7A.150, and 7A.180 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB316/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb316.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1822342,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"AN ACT relating to nondisclosure agreements.","description":"Create a new section in KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit an employer from conditioning employment or employment benefits on an employee signing types of nondisclosure agreements related to unlawful acts in the workplace; clarify statutory construction; create a new section of KRS Chapter 372 to prohibit nondisclosure clauses related to harassment in settlement agreements in civil and administrative actions with exceptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-19","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-19","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB312/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb312.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1822374,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale of pets.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define \"animal shelter,\" \"breeder,\" \"broker,\" \"publicly accessible space,\" and \"retail pet shop\"; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits; allow retail pet shops to collaborate with animal shelters to showcase dogs, cats, or rabbits; require retail pet shops to maintain records documenting the source of each dog, cat, or rabbit it sells for at least one year; prohibit the sale or transfer of ownership of a dog, cat, or rabbit in a publicly accessible space; amend KRS 258.990 to include a penalty for retail pet shop operators who violate this Act.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB313/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb313.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1823930,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"AN ACT relating to operator's licenses.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to establish a limited minor's farm operator's license for minors who reside on a farm and are at least 14 years old and under 16 years old; set forth requirements and issuance procedures; amend KRS 186.410 to establish that holders of a limited minor's farm operator's license are not required to enroll in a driving training program; amend KRS 186.450 to establish that holders of a limited minor's farm operator's license are not required to obtain an instruction permit unless the person has been issued certain citations; amend KRS 186.531 to set forth fees for a limited minor's farm operator's license; amend KRS 186.401, 186.403, 186.440, 186.452, 186.635, and 189A.005 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB334/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb334.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1823939,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"AN ACT relating to forcible detainer actions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to allow a landlord to file and practice a forcible detainer action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB122/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb122.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1823948,"bill_number":"HB321","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; amend KRS 218A.172 to require that a health care practitioner discuss and refer or prescribe alternative chronic pain treatments before initially prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB321/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb321.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1823957,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions.","description":"Amend KRS 139.010 to define \"breast pump,\" \"breast pump collection and storage supplies,\" \"breast pump kit,\" \"children's diapers,\" \"clothing,\" \"diaper,\" \"feminine hygiene product,\" \"incontinence product\", \"incontinence underpad\" and \"pad, liner, and booster pad\"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of baby bottles, baby wipes, breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, breast pump kits, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and incontinence products; apply to sales or purchases made on or after August 1, 2024, but before August 1, 2028; require the Department of Revenue to report annually to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue the total exemptions claimed for the previous fiscal year on September 1; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report to the Legislative Research Commission; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB340/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb340.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1823966,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States from being allowed to vote in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB341/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb341.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1823974,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"AN ACT relating to prior authorization.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 304.17A-600 to 304.17A-633 to require insurers of health benefit plans to offer a program to reduce or eliminate prior authorization requirements; establish notice requirements; establish participating provider requirements; provide that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"returned to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB318/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb318.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1823985,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.","description":"Amend KRS 258.005 to define \"veterinarian\" and \"veterinary technician\"; amend KRS 258.015 to authorize a Kentucky licensed veterinary technician to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB328/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb328.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1823995,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in recognition and celebration of Dr. Hershael W. York upon the occasion of his retirement as Senior Pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky.","description":"Adjourn in recognition and celebration of Dr. Hershael W. York upon his retirement as Senior Pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR86/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr86.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1824004,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"AN ACT relating to the KentuckyCYBER Program and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Cybersecurity (KentuckyCYBER) Program and governing board within the Council on Postsecondary Education; establish the purpose and duties of KentuckyCYBER Governing Board; create the KentuckyCYBER fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB319/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb319.html","sponsor":"Mary Imes"},
{"bill_id":1824013,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"AN ACT relating to prosecution proceedings.","description":"Amends KRS 69.210 to establish that any prosecution by attorneys for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services under KRS Chapter 620 shall occur only upon written consent of the county attorney and presiding judge.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 141)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB333/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb333.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1824022,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"AN ACT relating to civil procedure.","description":"Amends KRS 337.385 to establish a statute of limitations of three years for wage and hour violations; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations of three years for actions against an employer for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy and for a violation of KRS 344.030 to 344.110 or KRS 344.372; and amends KRS 454.210 to expand personal jurisdiction of courts over nonresidents.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 157)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB320/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb320.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1824032,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"AN ACT relating to lobbying.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to prohibit a public agency or any other entity created by an act of the General Assembly from using public funds for lobbying activity or to employ or enter into a contract with a lobbyist; define terms; exempt public agency employees who perform lobbying activities as part of their fiduciary duties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to prohibit a public agency from using public funds for lobbying activity or to employ or contract with a lobbyist; define terms; exempt public agency employees who perform lobbying activities as part of their fiduciary duties; create new sections of KRS 6.601 to 6.849 to permit a person to file a complaint with the Legislative Ethics Commission if a public agency or entity created by an act of the General Assembly is using public funds to hire a lobbyist or for lobbying activity; require the commission to transfer a complaint to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission if the alleged violator is an employee of the executive branch of state government; require a public agency to report to the Legislative Ethics Commission if the agency procures a contract with a legislative agent to engage in federal lobbying or uses federal funds to employ or procure a contract with a legislative agent or as part of compensation or salary of an employee to engage in lobbying activity on behalf of the agency; require the report to be filed within 30 days of the decision to engage in federal lobbying activity or use federal funds to engage in lobbying activity; require all public agencies to submit to the Auditor of Public Accounts and State Treasurer a list of all contracts they have procured with a legislative agency for all types of lobbying activity, regardless of the source of funds, by June 30 each year; allow the Attorney General, Commonwealth's attorney, county attorney, or their designee to investigate violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit public postsecondary education institutions from employing or contracting with a lobbyist or using public funds to employ or contract with a lobbyist; allow a president of the public postsecondary institution to lobby on behalf of the institution in his or her fiduciary capacity; amend KRS 6.611 to include as lobbying any public agency to hire or procure a contract with a public relations, media, or social media company to indirectly promote, advocate, or oppose passage of any legislation or action taken by the General Assembly, the Governor, the secretary of any cabinet or any staff members; amend KRS 6.691 to allow the Legislative Ethics Commission to issue a fine of not less than $2,000 but not more than $10,000 to any public agency that uses public funds for lobbying purposes; amend KRS 6.945 to provide that the lobbying restrictions are not affected by the requirements of Section 1 or 2 of this Act; amend KRS 61.990 to provide that an officer or employee of a public agency who intentionally violates the lobbying restrictions shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense, and a Class D felony for any subsequent offenses; amend KRS 11A.201 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB120/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb120.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824045,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"AN ACT relating to a name change for a minor.","description":"Amend KRS 401.020 to require a court to conduct a hearing and consider the best interests of a child when one parent refuses or is unable to execute a petition for a name change for a minor child.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB325/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb325.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1824054,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"AN ACT relating to the exemption of bullion and currency from sales and use tax.","description":"Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt currency and bullion from sales and use tax; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB121/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb121.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1824064,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for remote ultrasound and fetal nonstress tests.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with which the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for remote ultrasounds and remote fetal nonstress tests; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that federal approval is necessary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB327/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb327.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1824072,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage of mental health and substance use disorders.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-600 to define terms; create a new section of KRS 304.17A-660 to 304.17A-665 to define terms; require certain health plans to provide coverage for medically necessary treatment of mental health and substance use disorder; establish requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder benefits and utilization review; amend KRS 304.17A-661 to require the commissioner of insurance to enforce the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act; make conforming amendments; amend KRS 304.17A-665 to require the commissioner of insurance to provide and publish a report on mental health parity; create new sections of KRS 304.17A-660 to 304.17A-665 to establish requirements for certain health plans with respect to prescriptions drugs for the treatment of substance use disorder; require mental health and substance use disorder benefits to be classified as emergency benefits when provided by mental health and substance use disorder emergency practitioners; require certain health plans to provide coverage for an annual comprehensive mental health wellness examination provided by a mental health professional in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; establish requirements for the mental health wellness examination coverage; create a new section of Subtitle 99 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish penalties; amend KRS 304.17A-265 to conform; amend KRS 164.2871, 205.522, 205.6485, and 18A.225 to require self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, and the state employee health plan to comply with certain sections; make technical amendments; repeal KRS 304.17A-669; direct that provisions apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026; require the Department of Insurance to seek a waiver of cost defrayal requirements, if applicable; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB339/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb339.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1824081,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"AN ACT relating to local regulatory actions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 82 to define \"city,\" \"project labor agreement,\" and \"public construction project\"; permit a city to establish a mandatory preference for awarding public construction project contracts to unions through a negotiated project labor agreement; permit cities to negotiate wages that are higher than the state or federal minimum wage as a condition of the project labor agreement; create a new section in KRS Chapter 337 to define \"city,\" \"prevailing wage,\" \"prevailing wage rate,\" and \"public works project\"; permit a city to enact prevailing wage ordinances; amend KRS 65.016 to grant local governments the authority to adopt and enforce ordinances that require employers in their jurisdiction to provide leave to employees and set a higher minimum wage than state and federal rates; amend KRS 65.870 to remove state preemption of local firearms regulations and allow local governments to enact ordinances regulating firearms; amend KRS 237.115 to conform; amend KRS 383.210 and 383.215, relating to forcible entry and detainer, to allow a local government to set an alternative time period from the date of the service of the warrant and the date of the hearing to more than the minimum of three days; require the local government to notify the sheriff, the court of jurisdiction, and the administrative office of the courts of that action; and amend KRS 65.1591 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB337/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb337.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1824090,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for hepatitis C virus infection.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for the testing of hepatitis C virus infection in pregnant women and the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection in postpartum women; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer plans provided by state postsecondary institutions, and the state employee health plan to comply with the hepatitis C virus infection coverage requirement for pregnant and postpartum women; make technical amendments; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB322/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb322.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1824102,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"AN ACT relating to earned wage advances.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; provide that an earned wage advance transaction shall not be deemed a loan; establish maximum consideration for earned wage advance transactions; prohibit soliciting or accepting any gift or gratuity in connection with an earned wage advance transaction; make violation an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive trade practice in violation of KRS 367.170; establish remedies; authorize enforcement by the Attorney General; authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB332/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb332.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1824111,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"AN ACT relating to police officer mental health.","description":"Amend KRS 15.440, relating to eligibility for Law Enforcement Foundation Program funds to require law enforcement agencies to have a written policy related to police officer mental health programs that allows officers to receive additional leave time to attend mental health treatment, require supervisors to receive specialized training on supporting officers with mental health needs, provide workplace protections for officers who receive mental health treatment, and allows officers to receive reimbursement for the cost of mental health treatment as funding becomes available.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB329/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb329.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1824119,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amends KRS 243.0305 to allow a craft distiller to self-distribute up to 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits per year directly to a licensed retailer, to direct the distiller to register, deliver, report, and pay all applicable taxes on self-distributed distilled spirits, to allow a distiller to extend credit to a retailer for up to 30 days from the invoice date, and to establish distiller reporting requirements to both wholesalers and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and amends KRS 243.710 and 243.884 to require a distiller to pay wholesale taxes on any self-distributed distilled spirits.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 110)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB50/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb50.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1824128,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"AN ACT relating to reports submitted to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.","description":"Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to modify reporting requirements for various state agencies to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; repeal KRS 342.231 and 176.5066, relating to reports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB324/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb324.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1824138,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children and adjourning in honor of Children's Advocacy Day, January 24, 2024.","description":"Recognize the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children organization, and adjourn in honor of Children's Advocacy Day, January 24, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR52/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr52.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1824146,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"AN ACT relating to public contracts.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 45A, 56, and 65 to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, aluminum, or manufactured goods used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted; amend KRS Chapters 45A.343, 45A.352, 65.027, 162.070, 164A.575, 176.070, 176.080, and 424.260 to conform; provide that Section 1 to 3 may be cited as the Kentucky Buy American Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB326/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb326.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1824159,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"AN ACT relating to cellular antenna towers.","description":"Amend KRS 100.987 to require planning commissions to receive complaints regarding a public nuisance located at a cellular antenna tower site; require planning commission to hold a public meeting, require owners of a cellular antenna to attend the public meeting and take all necessary actions to address the public nuisance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB338/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb338.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1824168,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"AN ACT relating to animal care.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order payment of animal care costs by owner; establish penalties; amend KRS 258.215 to require owners to be responsible for cost of care of an impounded animal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB119/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb119.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1824177,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"AN ACT relating to cancer detection in firefighters, and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amends KRS 95A.262 to permit the Kentucky Fire Commission to establish a reimbursement program for cancer screenings for firefighters.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 142)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB323/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb323.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1824185,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa Jr. for being selected 2023 Sheriff of the Year.","description":"Honor Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa Jr. for being selected 2023 Sheriff of the Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR89/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr89.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1824194,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"AN ACT relating to trespass.","description":"Amends KRS 529.110 to allow notice of trespass to be given through the placement of identifying purple paint marks on property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 197)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB118/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb118.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1824204,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Autism in Education Task Force.","description":"Establish the Autism in Education Task Force; establish duties and membership; direct the task force to study autism supports and services provided to K-12 students by Kentucky public schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR51/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr51.html","sponsor":"Mike Clines"},
{"bill_id":1824216,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"AN ACT relating to animals.","description":"Amends KRS 258.335 to make unlawful the misrepresentation of a dog as an assistance dog to obtain public accommodation; amends KRS 258.500 to define “person” as a person who has an ongoing therapeutic relationship with a health care provider and to stipulate who can be a health care provider under the definition, to define additional terms, to exclude from therapeutic relationship fee-based transactions for disability documentation absent a face-to-face consultation with a health care provider, to establish requirements for an assistance dog to be granted public accommodation, to provide that emotional support animals are not required to be admitted where assistance dog are not allowed, to provide that the rights, privileges, and exemptions afforded to assistance dogs do not extend to emotional support animals, to affirm certain rights and privileges of public establishments as nondiscriminatory, and to allow additional rights for those providing accommodation in situations of tenancy; amends KRS 258.991 to set the penalty for interference with use of an assistance dog at $500 to $1,000 and to delete jail time, to make the misrepresentation of a dog as an assistance dog to obtain public accommodations unlawful, and to provide for a fine of up to $1,000; and amends KRS 525.010 to redefine “assistance dog.”","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 140)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB335/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb335.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1824225,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"AN ACT relating to youth mental health protection and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 to define \"sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts,\" \"mental health professional,\" and \"public funds\"; prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts with a person under 18 years of age, a person who is 18 years or older who is an adult as defined in KRS 209.020, or a ward as defined in KRS 387.510; require violations to be subject to board discipline; prohibit public funds from being used for sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health and the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to develop, produce, and disseminate educational materials regarding sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; permit the cabinet to contract for the educational materials; cite as the Youth Mental Health Protection Act; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB330/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb330.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1824233,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue an extreme risk protection order when a respondent poses a present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for resulting protection orders; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, transfer, and return of firearms; establish penalties; create new sections of KRS Chapter 16 to direct the Kentucky State Police to establish the Kentucky Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms List to prohibit the possession, sale, or transfer of firearms to individuals who voluntarily request to be added the list; prescribe procedures for application for entry and removal from the list; establish penalties; amend KRS 16.220 to direct proceeds of an auctioned firearm confiscated pursuant to a protective order to go to the firearm owner; amend KRS 237.110 to exclude persons subject to an extreme risk protection order from eligibility for a license to carry a concealed weapon; amend KRS 431.015 to allow warrantless arrest for violation of an extreme risk protection order; amend KRS 431.076 to allow expungement of records of dismissed petitions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB331/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb331.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1824242,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Representative Brandon Reed.","description":"Recognize and honor the extraordinary service of Representative Brandon Reed to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR88/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr88.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1824251,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2024, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day.","description":"Recognize January 23, 2024, as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR87/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr87.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1824260,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizen ballot initiatives.","description":"Propose to amend Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish the initiative power of the people to propose laws and to enact or reject proposed initiatives at an election; establish procedures for initiatives, effect of adopted initiatives, and parameters for the subject of any initiative; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB336/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb336.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1824268,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator Damon Thayer to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.","description":"Honor the extraordinary service of Senator Damon Thayer to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR1/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr1.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1825733,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history.","description":"Honor the 20th Black History Celebration and recognize that Black history is American history.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR94/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr94.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1825743,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"AN ACT relating to aerospace infrastructure, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense Investment Fund Advisory Committee; establish the membership of the committee; establish the Kentucky aerospace, aviation, and defense investment fund to be administered by the Council for Postsecondary Education for the purpose of funding public and private partnerships to provide aviation training scholarships and aviation and aerospace equipment grants; require that the portion of the fund expended towards the council's administrative costs shall not exceed 4% of all gross moneys in the fund or $1,500,000 annually, whichever is less; direct the council to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out this Act; require those administrative regulations to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission for comment prior to filing; require advisory committee members to abstain from voting on a matter involving a conflict of interest; require that the council shall reserve at least 65% of all net moneys in the fund for partnership proposals between aviation programs and aviation industry partners to provide aviation training scholarships to Kentucky residents enrolled in aviation programs; direct the council to prioritize accepting partnerships to proposals targeted to reduce the workforce demand of a specific eligible aviation credential that is determined by the council to be among the highest in demand in the Commonwealth; direct that a partnership shall require a written partnership contract and establish the minimum contract requirements; direct that disbursements of moneys from the fund to support aviation training scholarships shall be made directly to an aviation program pursuant to the terms of the partnership contract; require that an aviation program that enters a partnership contract shall solicit, accept, and review aviation training scholarship applications submitted by students enrolled in the aviation program; direct that an aviation training scholarship issued by an aviation program pursuant to a partnership contract shall be made directly to a recipient pursuant to a written scholarship contract between the recipient and the aviation program; set minimum contract requirements; direct that a grantor may place restrictions upon a contribution to the fund requiring specific criteria for an aviation training scholarship or scholarships funded by the grantor's dedicated funds; direct that the aviation training scholarship contract shall grant the aviation program, the Commonwealth, or the aviation industry partner the authority to initiate recoupment proceedings for the recovery of the total amount of all aviation training scholarships awarded to an individual that fails to complete the terms of a scholarship contract; direct the council to reserve up to 35% of all net moneys in the fund for aviation equipment partnership contracts between public aviation training programs and aviation industry partners to provide aviation and aviation equipment grants; requrie that an aviation equipment partnership shall require a written partnership contract between a public aviation program, aviation industry partner, and the council; establish minimum contract requirements; direct the council to collaborate with the advisory committee to select proposals for partnership contracts; direct that the council may prioritize designated contracts; provide that the council shall require the public aviation program to submit proof that the entire amount of the aviation equipment grant is invested in the maintenance, acquisition, or lease of aviation or aviation training equipment utilized by students enrolled in a public aviation training program; require the council to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission and establish minimum report requirements; sunset the bill on June 30, 2030; provide that this Act may be cited as the Aerospace Education Reinvestment Opportunity (A.E.R.O.) Act; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB345/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb345.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1825755,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"AN ACT relating to poultry.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 to allow certain USDA-exempted poultry processors to sell to end consumers on a farm, at a farmers market, or at a roadside stand.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB342/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb342.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1825766,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"AN ACT relating to aerospace infrastructure, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to define terms; establishes the Kentucky Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense Investment Fund Advisory Committee; establishes the membership of the committee; establishes the Kentucky aerospace, aviation, and defense investment fund to be administered by the Council for Postsecondary Education for the purpose of funding public and private partnerships to provide aviation training scholarships and aviation and aerospace equipment grants; requires that the portion of the fund expended toward the council’s administrative costs shall not exceed 0.5 percent of all gross moneys in the fund or $75,000 annually, whichever is less; directs the council to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out this Act; requires those administrative regulations to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission for comment prior to filing; requires advisory committee members to abstain from voting on a matter involving a conflict of interest; requires that the council shall reserve at least 65 percent of all net moneys in the fund for partnership proposals between aviation and aerospace programs and aviation and aerospace industry partners to provide aviation training scholarships to Kentucky residents enrolled in aviation and aerospace programs; directs the council to prioritize accepting partnerships to proposals targeted to reduce the workforce demand of a specific eligible aviation or aerospace credential the council determines to be among the highest in demand in the Commonwealth; directs that a partnership shall require a written partnership contract and establishes the minimum contract requirements; directs that disbursements of moneys from the fund to support aviation training scholarships be made directly to an aviation program pursuant to the terms of the partnership contract; requires that an aviation program that enters a partnership contract solicit, accept, and review aviation training scholarship applications submitted by students enrolled in the aviation program; directs that an aviation training scholarship issued by an aviation program pursuant to a partnership contract be made directly to a recipient pursuant to a written scholarship contract between the recipient and the aviation program, and sets minimum contract requirements; directs that a grantor may place restrictions upon a contribution to the fund requiring specific criteria for an aviation training scholarship or scholarships funded by the grantor’s dedicated funds; directs that the aviation training scholarship contract grant the aviation program, the Commonwealth, or the aviation industry partner the authority to initiate recoupment proceedings for the recovery of the total amount of all aviation training scholarships awarded to an individual who fails to complete the terms of a scholarship contract; directs that the council reserve up to 35 percent of all net moneys in the fund for aviation equipment partnership contracts between public aviation training programs and aviation industry partners to provide aviation and aviation equipment grants; requires that an aviation equipment partnership require a written partnership contract between a public aviation program, aviation industry partner, and the council, and establishes minimum contract requirements; directs the council to collaborate with the advisory committee to select proposals for partnership contracts; directs that the council may prioritize designated contracts; provides that the council shall require the public aviation program to submit proof that the entire amount of the aviation equipment grant is invested in the maintenance, acquisition, or lease of aviation or aviation training equipment used by students enrolled in a public aviation training program; requires the council to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission, and establishes minimum report requirements; sunsets the bill on June 30, 2030; and provides that this Act may be cited as the Aerospace Education Reinvestment Opportunity (AERO) Act; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 109)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB127/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb127.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1825776,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"AN ACT relating to pregnant inmates.","description":"Amend KRS 196.173 to allow an inmate who is known to be pregnant or who has given birth in the last six weeks access to reasonable accommodations for the provision of available certified professional midwifery services or doula services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB350/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb350.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1825786,"bill_number":"HB351","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB351/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb351.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1825799,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"AN ACT relating to retiree health insurance reimbursements for school district employees.","description":"Amends KRS 61.637 and 78.5540 to require the Department of Education to pay to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) the health insurance premium reimbursements required for retirees who participated in a hazardous position prior to July 1, 2003, and are reemployed by a local school board; and amends KRS 161.158 to provide that local school board employees who are retirees who participated in a hazardous position prior to July 1, 2003, shall have the cost of their retiree health insurance reimbursed to KPPA.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 214)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB354/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb354.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1825810,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"AN ACT relating to modified new revenues for income tax.","description":"Amend KRS 154.30-010 to allow modified new revenues for income tax to be used for calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB129/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb129.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1825824,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the civil rights movement and commemorative March on Frankfort.","description":"Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the civil rights movement, the 60th Anniversary of the March on Frankfort, and Kentucky's historic involvement therein; urge support and participation in the commemorative March on Frankfort.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR93/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr93.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1825834,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"AN ACT relating to prevention-oriented child abuse awareness.","description":"Amend KRS 158.4416 to require a trauma-informed team to incorporate age-appropriate and evidence-based child abuse and neglect awareness and prevention into the training, guidance, and assistance provided by the team; require the trauma-informed toolkit to include recommendations regarding child abuse and neglect awareness and prevention; require a school's trauma-informed plan to include strategies for child abuse and neglect awareness and prevention; require the Kentucky Department of Education to send annual notification of where the standards for child abuse and neglect awareness and prevention can be found within the academic standards for health; provide that the Act may be cited as Erin's Law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB347/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb347.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1825844,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 61.702 and 78.5536 to provide full hospital and medical insurance benefits for a member, their spouse, and their dependents if the member becomes disabled in the line of duty with a hazardous disability; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB349/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb349.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1825854,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Colonel (Retired) Arthur L. Kelly.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Colonel (Retired) Arthur L. Kelly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR96/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr96.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1825865,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Charles David Haydon.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Charles David Haydon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR95/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr95.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1825881,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"AN ACT relating to small claims.","description":"Amend KRS 24A.230 to increase the jurisdictional threshold of the small claims division from $2,500 to $5,000; amend KRS 24A.290 to increase the amount allowed in a small claims counterclaim from $2,500 to $5,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB353/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb353.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1825892,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky High School Speech League and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Appropriate General Fund moneys in fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 to the Kentucky High School Speech League; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB343/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb343.html","sponsor":"Mary Imes"},
{"bill_id":1825902,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction.","description":"Amend KRS 158.1415 to require a school district to adopt health curricula that includes human growth and development instruction that meets specific criteria; set restrictions for the instruction that grants parents an opportunity to review materials and opt their child out of instruction; authorize the Attorney General to bring an action for a writ of mandamus to compel a school district to comply; create a cause of action to permit parents and students over the age of 18 to file a civil action a school district for injunctive relief for a violation of this section; waive sovereign and governmental immunity; provide that the Act may be cited as the Baby Olivia Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB346/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb346.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1825912,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"AN ACT relating to sick leave for members of the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 161.155 to specify that sick leave payments made to certified school employees who began participating in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) prior to January 1, 2022, and who retire from TRS on or after July 1, 2024, shall be limited to the sick leave accrued by the employee as of June 30, 2024, plus no more than 10 additional sick leave days accrued each fiscal year thereafter; provide that the 10 additional days eligible for payment shall not include personal leave, emergency leave, or other forms of non-sick leave balances; require each school district to annually report sick leave balances to TRS beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 and specify contents of the report; amend KRS 161.152 and 161.154 to further clarify that emergency leave and personal leave shall not be converted to sick leave under KRS 161.155; amend KRS 161.400 to require TRS to annually report in the annual actuarial valuation the total liabilities and costs of the sick leave program created by KRS 161.155; amend KRS 161.623 to allow school districts to convert excess sick leave accrued annually in excess of 10 days specified by the bill to service credit in TRS the school district pays the cost of conversion; amend KRS 161.643 to include new sick leave reporting requirements in the annual statutory reporting requirements for TRS employers; provide that the Auditor of Public Accounts shall perform a special audit of the sick leave program to ensure sick leave balances are being reported correctly to TRS and specify that TRS shall pay the costs of the audit; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB4/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb4.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1825922,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"AN ACT relating to charitable gaming.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 238.505 to alphabetize charitable gaming-related definitions and make technical corrections; amend KRS 238.520 to adjust the membership and meeting schedule of the Charitable Gaming Advisory Commission; amend KRS 238.525 to require an applicant to disclose any prior bad acts by any of its officers or owners; delete fingerprint requirements from any applicant criminal history checks; amend KRS 238.535 to allow a charitable organization to relocate its office to another Kentucky county without changing its license to the new county for one year; permit a charitable organization to conduct charitable gaming at a charitable gaming facility in a contiguous county; eliminate special event raffle licenses; amend KRS 238.536 to create a graduated system of penalties based on the degree to which a licensee fails to meet the 40% rule; amend KRS 238.545 to allow three bingo sessions per week totaling 15 hours; increase the maximum daily bingo payout to $10,000; authorize the use of donated items as bingo prizes; increase the maximum prize on an individual charity game ticket to $1,499; amend KRS 238.540 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB348/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb348.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1825935,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 77 and 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences.","description":"Propose to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit the Governor's ability to grant pardons or commute sentences beginning 30 days prior to a gubernatorial election and ending at that gubernatorial inauguration; amend Section 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky to conform; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB126/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb126.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1825946,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Benjamin \"Ben\" Richmond.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Benjamin \"Ben\" Richmond.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR92/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr92.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1825959,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brother Joe Adams.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brother Joe Adams.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR90/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr90.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1825969,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to require retail licensees to purchase liquor liability insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB123/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb123.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1825979,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in recognition and celebration of Jack Wolf.","description":"Adjourn in recognition and celebration of Jack Wolf.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR91/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr91.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1825989,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"AN ACT relating to housing discrimination.","description":"Amend KRS 344.010 to define \"source of income\"; amend KRS 344.360, 344.367, and 344.370 to prohibit housing discrimination based on an individual's source of income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB344/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb344.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1826001,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"AN ACT relating to youth employment programs.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 339 to allow a nonprofit organization to apply to the Department of Workplace Standards to create a work program for minors 12 or 13 years of age, to require that the primary benefit of the work performed provide vocational and educational value to the minors, to establish requirements and prohibitions for participation, to establish minimum wage requirements for youth participants, to require employment to not operate on student attendance days, to provide an exemption to allow a nonprofit that currently operates or has previously operated a program to apply to the department to allow a minor to work on school attendance days but not during regular school hours, to prohibit a minor from working if the nonprofit organization was aware that the minor missed school that day, to require that the nonprofit bear the burden of proof to justify the necessity of a program on school attendance days, to require that the department be the sole decision maker in the approval or denial of any work program under this Act, and to require the department to promulgate administrative regulations; and amends KRS 339.210 to conform.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 119)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB128/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb128.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1826011,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"AN ACT relating to qualifying medical conditions for the use of medicinal cannabis.","description":"Amend KRS 218B.010 to add additional conditions to the list of qualifying medical conditions for the use of medicinal cannabis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB352/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb352.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1826020,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"AN ACT relating to minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require staff-to-resident ratios in long-term care facilities as a condition of licensure or relicensure by January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB124/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb124.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1827224,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 210.370 to 210.485 to create the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program; establish duties and responsibilities; amend KRS 210.400 to establish that the community board for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability shall implement, staff, and operate the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB364/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb364.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1827234,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 186A.035, regarding vehicle registration, to apply the year-round registration system to motor vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less, to require owners to supply their birth date during the process of registration, and to establish processes for joint ownership of motor vehicles where one owner is not a resident of Kentucky; and amends KRS 186A.060 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 45)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB375/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb375.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1827247,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.","description":"Amends KRS 311.530 to add the chair of the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, and to allow the commissioner of public health, the dean of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, the vice dean for clinical affairs of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and the dean of the University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine to appoint a designee to sit on the State Board of Medical Licensure; amends KRS 311.601 to allow future practicing pediatricians to apply course curriculum to the pediatric abusive head trauma continuing education requirements; amends KRS 311.842 to change how the physician assistants on the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee are selected, to establish that the chair must be a practicing physician assistant, and to limit members to two consecutive terms; amends KRS 311.844 to remove the HIV/AIDS continuing education requirement, and to allow graduating physician assistant students to apply course curriculum to the pediatric head trauma continuing education requirements; and amends KRS 311.854 to remove the application requirement to list the name, address, and area of practice of supervising physicians.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.30)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB361/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb361.html","sponsor":"Mike Clines"},
{"bill_id":1827259,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"AN ACT relating to dependency, neglect, and abuse.","description":"Amend KRS 620.030 to require any person with reasonable knowledge of the matter to notify the local law enforcement agency or the Department of Kentucky State Police, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or its designated representative, the Commonwealth's attorney, or the county attorney that a child has been born to a parent who has another child in the care, custody, or control of the cabinet or other person as a result of removal pursuant to KRS Chapter 620; amend KRS 620.040 to require the local law enforcement agency or the Department of Kentucky State Police, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or its designated representative, the Commonwealth's attorney, or the county attorney to be notified a child has been born to a parent who has another child in the care, custody, or control of the cabinet or other person as a result of removal pursuant to KRS Chapter 620; establish a rebuttable presumption that a child born to a parent who has another child in the care, custody, or control of the cabinet or other person as a result of removal pursuant to this chapter is in immediate danger of dependency, neglect, or abuse; amend KRS 620.050 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to investigate when it receives notice that a child has been born to a parent who has another child in the care, custody, or control of the cabinet or other person as a result of removal pursuant to KRS Chapter 620; amend KRS 620.060 to establish that ex parte emergency custody order may be issued when a parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision has another child in the care, custody, or control of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or other person as a result a removal pursuant to this chapter, creating a rebuttable presumption that the child is in immediate danger of dependency, neglect, or abuse; amend KRS 620.080 to establish a rebuttable presumption that the child would be dependent, neglected, or abused if returned to or left in the custody of his or her parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision if the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision has another child in the care, custody, or control of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or other person as a result a removal pursuant to this chapter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB360/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb360.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1827272,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"AN ACT relating to gun safety for children.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to prohibit unlawful storage of a firearm; establish elements of the crime as recklessly allowing access to an unsecured firearm by a minor; establish the crime as a Class B misdemeanor unless a physical injury or death results, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor; provide that the Act may be cited as the Baby Dre Gun Safety Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB373/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb373.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1827283,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"AN ACT relating to law enforcement telecommunicators.","description":"Amend KRS 15.420 to define terms; amend KRS 15.440 and 15.460 to include law enforcement telecommunicators as participants in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program ( KLEFP) fund and to make their fund benefits the same as police officers; amend KRS 337.100 to protect law enforcement telecommunicators from workplace retaliation in connection to taking leave under certain circumstances; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 15, 67A, 70, 95, and 164 to conform; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB359/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb359.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1827295,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to prohibit certain entities from requiring, incentivizing, or assigning a merchant category code that distinguishes a firearms retailer from other retailers, to prohibit keeping or causing to be kept any list, record, or registry of private firearm ownership, to require that the Attorney General enforce provisions, and provide that the Act may be cited as the Second Amendment Privacy Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch.14)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB357/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb357.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1827309,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"AN ACT relating to public holidays.","description":"Amend KRS 2.110 to remove Robert E. Lee Day, Confederate Memorial Day, and Jefferson Davis Day from the list of public holidays.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB369/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb369.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1827321,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"AN ACT relating to fire protection.","description":"Amend KRS 75.450 to allow nonprofit fire departments to increase their fees charged when responding to fires or other emergencies at properties that are not subscribers, and specify that in the case of a fire or other emergency in which more than one department responds, that the jurisdictional fire department may charge up to $1,500 to the nonmember or nonsubscriber and any other responding fire departments may charge up to $500.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB356/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb356.html","sponsor":"Amy Neighbors"},
{"bill_id":1827337,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices by state agencies.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to make it unlawful for a state agency to discriminate against a person based on his or her access to electronic means to obtain benefits or gain access to public buildings; provide that the Act may be cited as the Digital Identification Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB130/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb130.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1827349,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"AN ACT relating to mine subsidence insurance.","description":"Amends KRS 304.44-030 to increase the maximum total insured value to be reinsured by the administrator per structure from $300,000 to $500,000, to allow the administrator to establish a different maximum total insured value reinsured per structure when certain requirements are met, to allow an insurer to implement a the maximum total insured value established by the administrator any time after receiving notice, to require that the commissioner of insurance promulgate a regulation to establish a process for notice to insurers, and to increase the coverage amount for living expenses from $25,000 to $50,000; amends KRS 304.44-050 to conform; and applies to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.31)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB371/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb371.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1827360,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders.","description":"Amend KRS 342.0011 to allow \"injury\" to include psychological injuries for police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, front-line staff members, or members of the National Guard; create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to establish when psychological injuries are valid workers' compensation claims when not a direct result of a physical injury physical injury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB363/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb363.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1827373,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"AN ACT relating to public benefits.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to prohibit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from taking certain actions regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including increasing the eligibility standards for participation in the program; granting noncash, in-kind, or other benefits to individuals in the program unless individuals are eligible for those benefits under a different program; exempting individuals from the gross income and financial resources standards for benefits; applying for, seeking, accepting, or renewing any waiver of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents; amend KRS 205.178 to remove the provisions allowing the cabinet to waive certain requirements within the SNAP program without first obtaining authorization from the General Assembly.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB367/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb367.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1827383,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Marion Simon upon the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Honor Dr. Marion Simon upon the occasion of her retirement from Kentucky State University and for her service to small farmers across Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR98/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr98.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1827399,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"AN ACT relating to taxation of breast pumps and related supplies.","description":"Amend KRS 139.472 to define and exempt from sales and use tax breast pumps, breast pump storage and collection supplies, and breast pump kits from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2028, and require the Department of Revenue to report the exemption each September 1; amend KRS 131.190 to authorize the department to report the exemption to the Legislative Research Commission; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB365/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb365.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1827412,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","description":"Recognize January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR97/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr97.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1827424,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health.","description":"Repeal KRS 338.062, relating to occupational safety and health standards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB355/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb355.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1827436,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.228 to remove a credit or debit card as a secondary form of identification to confirm a voter's identity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB374/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb374.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1827451,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"AN ACT relating to a name change for a minor.","description":"Amend KRS 401.020 to require a court to conduct a hearing and consider the best interests of a child when one parent refuses or is unable to execute a petition for a name change for a minor child.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB370/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb370.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1827463,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"AN ACT relating to curriculum.","description":"Amend KRS 156.160 to require public middle and high school curriculum to include instruction on the history of racism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB368/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb368.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1827477,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"AN ACT relating to birth certificates.","description":"Amend KRS 213.046, 213.056, and 213.071 to require the biological sex designation on a birth certificate to be either male or female and prohibit a nonbinary or any symbol representing a nonbinary designation including the letter \"X.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB358/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb358.html","sponsor":"Billy Wesley"},
{"bill_id":1827488,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"AN ACT relating to maternity leave for teachers.","description":"Amend KRS 161.155 to require school districts to provide up to 40 days of maternity leave to teachers without a deduction of salary; require accrued sick leave to be taken first and concurrently; allow a teacher to reserve up to 30 days of sick leave; amend various sections of KRS to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB366/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb366.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1827500,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"AN ACT relating to educational cooperatives.","description":"Amend KRS 160.290 to provide that all statutes and administrative regulations that apply requirements or restrictions to school districts also apply to an interlocal cooperative board created by two or more school districts; provide that the Kentucky Board of Education has the management and control of interlocal cooperative boards; amend KRS 156.255 to define interlocal cooperative board; amend KRS 156.265 to extend school district audits to include interlocal boards; amend KRS 156.275 to comply; amend KRS 156.285 to authorize the accountant to access the financial records of interlocal cooperative boards; amend KRS 156.295 to state that it is a misdemeanor to prevent or obstruct an audit of an interlocal cooperative board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB372/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb372.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1827512,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jack Carter.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jack Carter.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR99/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr99.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1827525,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","description":"Recognize January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR53/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr53.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1827537,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"AN ACT relating to leave from employment.","description":"Amend KRS 337.415 to define terms \"crime,\" \"immediate family,\" and \"victim\"; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with the prosecution of 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 private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and failing to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by an employer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB362/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb362.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1828791,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"AN ACT relating to local school board student representatives.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require each local school board to include at least one student representative; require each local school board to adopt a school board student representative policy, set minimum requirements for the school board student representative policy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB381/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb381.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1828797,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"AN ACT relating to technology in public schools.","description":"Amend KRS 158.165 to require local boards of education to adopt a policy to, at a minimum, prohibit student use of a personal telecommunications device during instructional time with specific exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB383/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb383.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1828805,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"A RESOLUTION designating February 2024 as American Heart Month in order to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one's cholesterol.","description":"Designate February 2024 as American Heart Month and to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of known one's cholesterol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR100/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr100.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1828810,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"AN ACT relating to purchase limits for pseudoephedrine.","description":"Amends KRS 218A.1446 to remove annual and package purchase limits for pseudoephedrine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 117)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB386/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb386.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1828815,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"AN ACT relating to local government and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to provide that members of local boards, commissions, committees, and other bodies created by or appointed by consolidated local governments have geographic diversity; amends KRS 67C.103 to require that the election of council members in a consolidated local government be nonpartisan; amends KRS 67C.105 to require that the election of a mayor in a consolidated local government be nonpartisan; amends KRS 67C.111, regarding incorporation and annexation of cities in a county containing a consolidated local government, to adjust the number of signatures required in a petition for mandatory action, to prohibit a mayoral veto of the consolidated local government council, and to prohibit a city in a county containing a consolidated local government from annexing commercial real estate, as defined, primarily for the purpose of obtaining occupational license, net profits, or gross receipts taxes revenue unless the annexation is consented to by each property owner in the area to be annexed; amends KRS 67C.147, relating to urban service taxing districts in consolidated local governments, to require that the consolidated local government reimburse fire districts operating under KRS Chapter 75 that made emergency medical runs within the area of the urban service tax district, to index that reimbursement to the increase in the consumer price index, to prohibit a consolidated local government from charging a fire district for any expenses it did not charge the district prior to January 1, 2024, and to establish graduated percentages of internal funding for the urban service district for the services it provides from 85 percent to 100 percent running from 2025 to 2034, with increases in the percentage every three years; amends KRS 67C.321, relating to disciplinary procedures of police officers in consolidated local governments, to allow for a pre-disciplinary hearing and establishes procedures; amends KRS 67C.323, relating to disciplinary procedures of police officers in consolidated local governments and disciplinary review by the board, to stipulate that executive session discussions be without the parties to the appeal; amends KRS 67C.326, relating to complaints regarding consolidated local government police officers, to define “citizen,” “complaint,” “disciplinary action,” “interrogation,” and “misconduct,” to make technical changes, to establish procedures for hearings for an officer accused of misconduct by individuals within the officer’s department or by citizens, to set conditions for notices of interrogation of the police officer and requirements for written reports of the alleged incident leading to the complaint, to expand written notice from 72 hours to 12 days for notice to a police officer of a hearing and for the review of documents, to stipulate that the board, rather than an appointing authority, legislative body, or other body as designated by the Kentucky Revised Statutes, has the duty to subpoena for witnesses and the production of documentary evidence, to stipulate that officers who have been suspended without pay and who are found not guilty are reinstated with full back pay and benefits, to allow the hearing to be conducted in a closed session unless the police officer requests otherwise, to specify that the provisions of the section do not affect rights given to the police officer by statute, ordinance, or agreement, to permit a consolidated local government to investigate and charge an officer, to allow the suspension or reassignment of a police officer during an investigation and pending the final disposition of charges, to establish the Property Valuation Review Commission to review assessments in a county containing a consolidated local government, to ensure that the assessments are consistent and uniform, to provide for appointments by the mayor from recommendations of various entities, to require that the commission report to the Legislative Research Commission, the mayor and metro council of the consolidated local government, and the Finance and Administration Cabinet no later than December 31, 2024, to prohibit consolidated local governments from amending their land development code zoning classifications in their land development code to change permitted, conditional, or any other uses involving residential uses or change the characteristics of those uses that could increase the allowable density of residential units per acre or any other unit describing land size or inhabitants of any residential units in any zoning district classifications within the prescribed time limits from the effective date of the Act and prior to April 15, 2025, and to require the mayors of consolidated local governments to conduct a review of planning and zoning statutes relative to consolidated local governments and the governments’ needs relative to housing and their land development code; amends KRS 117.125 to conform; and amends KRS 177.360 to direct consolidated local governments to establish procedures to prioritize projects undertaken with county road aid funds; Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025; EMERGENCY, in part.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 181)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB388/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb388.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1828824,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"AN ACT relating to supports for pregnant women and children and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers and any exchange to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals; specify requirements for the coverage; require group plan insurers to provide notice of special enrollment rights; amend KRS 18A.225 and 164.2871 to require the state employee health plan and self-insured state postsecondary education institution group health plans to comply with the special enrollment requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid to cover lactation support services and breastfeeding supplies; amend KRS 199.894 to define terms related to the Child Care Assistance Program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199.892 to 199.896 to establish the Child Care Assistance Program; amend KRS 139.010 and 139.480 to exempt certain postnatal supplies from the sales and use tax; amend KRS 141.067 to make the existing child and dependent care tax credit refundable for tax years 2025 to 2028; create new sections of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable adoption services tax credit for tax years 2025 to 2028 and establish a nonrefundable qualified contribution tax credit for tax years 2025 to 2028; amend KRS 141.019 and 141.039 to disallow the charitable contribution deduction if the qualified contribution tax credit is take for the same contribution; amend KRS 141.0205 for ordering of tax credits; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on newly created tax credits; appropriate to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in the 2024-2026 biennium: $200,000 for expansion of the Women, Infants, and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Assistance Program to include Jefferson County; APPROPRIATION; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025, and August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB380/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb380.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1828833,"bill_number":"HJR54","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Bud and John Blanton Memorial Bridge in Johnson County.","description":"Designate the Bud and John Blanton Memorial Bridge in Johnson County and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR54/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr54.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1828839,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"AN ACT relating to state symbols.","description":"Amends KRS 2.091 to designate coal as the official rock of Kentucky; amends KRS 2.092 to designate Kentucky agate as the official gemstone of Kentucky; and amends KRS 2.094 to designate calcite as the official mineral of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.32)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB378/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb378.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1828847,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"AN ACT relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 202D and create new sections thereof relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders; provide limitations on interpretation of the Act; define terms; allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue orders when a respondent presents an immediate and present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, service of process, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for additional proceedings; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, transfer, and return of firearms; establish penalties for violations; allow for recognition and enforcement of foreign orders; amend KRS 431.076 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB13/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb13.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1828855,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.","description":"Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB384/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb384.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1828867,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"AN ACT relating to mental capacity.","description":"Amends KRS 311.631, relating to living wills and advance directives, to include an adult friend as an individual authorized to make health care decisions on behalf of a patient who lacks decisional capacity; amends KRS 504.060 to define “examiner” and “secretary”; amends KRS 504.070 to allow a defendant to introduce evidence of an intellectual disability bearing on the issue of guilt, punishment, or both, and to require, if a court orders an examination of the defendant’s mental condition, that the condition be reported to the court; amends KRS 504.080 to establish reasons the court may order an examination of the defendant’s mental health, to establish criteria for the examination, to establish what the court may order if the examiner concludes the defendant needs an inpatient examination, to establish that the examiner shall submit a report regarding the defendant’s mental health, to establish that the examiner’s report shall be placed under seal with a notice of filing, and to establish that the court shall schedule a status conference or a hearing within 30 days of the filing of the report; amends KRS 504.100 to establish that the court shall order the defendant to be examined for his or her mental condition if the court has reasonable grounds to believe the defendant is incompetent to stand trial and to require that the court schedule a status conference or a hearing within 30 days after the filing of the report; amends KRS 504.110 to conform; and provides that the Act may be cited as Seth’s Law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 138)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB385/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb385.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1828874,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"AN ACT relating to children and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 158.1415 to remove provisions related to parental rights and courses, curriculums, or programs on human sexuality, provide for a process for parents to opt out of their child receiving instruction on the subject of human sexuality; amend KRS 158.191 to remove provisions requiring a school obtain parental consent prior to providing health services or mental health services to students; remove language concerning policies to encourage or facilitate conversations between parents and students; remove language limiting Kentucky Board of Education or Department of Education policies regarding student confidential information and the use of pronouns; require a local school district to use pronouns for students that the student requests; amend KRS 158.189 to remove findings and requirements that a local board of education adopt a policy on privacy and the use of student facilities; require a school to provide an accommodation to a students who asserts to school officials that their gender is different from their biological sex that includes the use of facilities designated for the gender of which the students identify; permit alternate accommodations upon the student's request; repeal KRS 311.372, which prohibits treatments to a minor for purposes of attempting to alter the appearance or perception of the minor's sex; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB376/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb376.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1828878,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"AN ACT relating to teacher recruitment and retention, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Teacher Recruitment Student Loan Forgiveness Pilot Program, to defines eligibility for the program, to direct the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to administer the program, to provides monetary awards for student loan repayment for eligible students who complete qualified teaching service, to establish the Teacher Recruitment Student Loan Forgiveness Pilot Program fund, to establish the Student Teacher Stipend Program; defines eligibility for the program, to direct the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to administer the program, and to provide an award of up to $5,000 to an eligible student teacher; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 139)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB377/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb377.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1828890,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 117.001 to define \"electioneering communication,\" \"information content provider,\" \"interactive computer service,\" \"sponsor,\" and \"synthetic media\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to establish a cause of action for the use of synthetic media in an electioneering communication; establish an affirmative defense that the electioneering communication includes a conspicuous disclosure; provide that the sponsor of the electioneering communication may be held liable, but the medium is not liable, except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB131/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb131.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1828897,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie \"Jess\" J. Adkins.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessie \"Jess\" J. Adkins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR101/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr101.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1828909,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to allow the Kentucky Department of Education to enter into an agreement with any building and construction trade organization to develop a training program for school counselors on building and construction trades, to provide professional development credit to school counselors, and teachers if resources allow, who participate in the program, and to require the department to include the training program on the electronic consumer bulletin board; and amends KRS 161.102 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to issue substitute teacher certificates based on education attained, to provide a one-year certificate to an applicant with a high school equivalency diploma, to provide a five-year substitute teaching certificate to an applicant with a bachelor’s degree, to provide a 10-year substitute teaching certificate to an applicant who holds a Kentucky statement of eligibility, previously held a Kentucky teaching certificate, or holds or previously held a valid out-of-state teaching certificate that required completion of a four-year teacher preparation program, and to specify the type of employment each certificate allows.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 221)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB387/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb387.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1828915,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring classified employees in public schools.","description":"Honor classified employees in public schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR55/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr55.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1828924,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"AN ACT relating to the emergency powers of the Governor.","description":"Amend KRS 39A.010 to remove potential, threatened, or impending occurrences from enumerated emergency management system items; amend KRS 39A.020 to define \"executive action\" to include all orders and guidelines, including industry-specific or agency specific guidelines related to a declared emergency; amend KRS 39A.030 to remove hazards from list of enumerated items that the emergency management program is responsible; amend KRS 39A.050 to limit the powers of the Division of Emergency Management; amend KRS Chapter 39A.070 to prohibit the director of the Division of Emergency Management from promulgating administrative regulations or from issuing orders and directives, but allow the director to issues standards, rules, procedures, guidance, or recommended practices; allow the director to request increased readiness activities, implementation of local emergency operations plans, or the mobilization or deployment of trained forces of state or local government; allow the director to make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly; amend KRS 39A.090 to limit the effect of any promulgated administrative regulation issued by the Governor related to an emergency or disaster that restricts in-person meeting or imposes mandatory quarantine or isolation requirements to 30 days; amend KRS 39A.100 to remove certain emergency powers from the Governor; repeal KRS 39A.190 and 118.027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB133/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb133.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1828935,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"AN ACT relating to respirator masks in health facilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require employees, visitors, and patients wear respirator masks while inside a health facility; establish exemptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB382/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb382.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1828944,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.610 to remove the presumption that the use of an illegal substance prior to an accident caused the injury; provide that the use of an illegal substance shall be the proximate cause of the injury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB379/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb379.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1828954,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"AN ACT relating to wanton endangerment.","description":"Amend KRS 508.060 to provide an enhanced penalty for discharging a firearm in the commission of an offense constituting wanton endangerment in the first degree; amend KRS 439.3401 to add a Class C felony violation of KRS 508.060 to the definition of violent offender; require a violent offender who has been convicted of a Class C felony violation of KRS 508.060 to serve at least 85 percent of his or her sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB132/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb132.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1829449,"bill_number":"HJR56","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the release of capital construction funds to the Department of Parks for improvements to Kentucky State Parks and declaring an emergency.","description":"Authorizes the Office of State Budget Director to release capital construction funds totaling $71 million to the Department of Parks for specific upgrades to state parks; and requires reporting on the status of state park projects by the Department of Parks to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.28)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR56/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr56.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1829464,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"AN ACT relating to sex-based classifications.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to define \"boy,\" \"equal,\" \"female,\" \"girl,\" \"male,\" \"man,\" \"sex,\" and \"woman\"; prohibit any state or local law, regulation, ordinance, or policy from treating males or females unfairly from similiarly situated members of the opposite sex, but permit separation of the sexes if in the interest of maintaining safety, privacy, and fairness; provide a non-exhaustive list of examples of areas in which public entities may distinguish between the sexes; require any public school, public school district, state agency, department, local government, special district, or any political subdivision of those entities that collects vital statistics to identify each person as either male or female; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Women's Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB390/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb390.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1829479,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 165A.370, relating to proprietary schools, to allow a license holder or applicant to seek a single accreditation for all the school locations it operates in the state; amend KRS 161.048 to specify that adjunct instructors may be employed by a district in a part-time or full-time position; amend KRS 161.046 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB138/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb138.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829493,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"AN ACT relating to certificates of need.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require that all health services, equipment, programs, centers, facilities, beds, agencies, technologies, or hospitals listed in the state health plan except nursing facility beds or long-term care beds, to be granted a nonsubstantive review of an application for certificate of need by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services unless otherwise exempt from a certificate of need requirement, regardless of any law to the contrary; require the cabinet to amend the state health plan and any necessary administrative regulations by December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB136/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb136.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829509,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of the life and legacy of Dexter Scott King.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of the life and legacy of Dexter Scott King.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR102/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr102.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1829525,"bill_number":"SB134","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 Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or 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 discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 344.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or 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 or 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 discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB134/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb134.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1829538,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 138.470 to exempt active members of the Armed Forces assigned to Kentucky who are on temporary duty in other locations and members of the Kentucky National Guard from motor vehicle usage tax on vehicles purchased from Kentucky motor vehicle dealers; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB389/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb389.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1829552,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"A RESOLUTION designating February 2024 as American Heart Month in order to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one's cholesterol.","description":"Designate February 2024 as American Heart Month and to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one's cholesterol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR103/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr103.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1829568,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"AN ACT relating to civil rights.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 344.010 to define various terms; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or 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 discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or 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 discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or 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 or 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 discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB391/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb391.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1829581,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"AN ACT relating to investment advisers.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 292 to establish a registration exemption for private fund advisers, to establish requirements for the exemption, to direct where filings shall be made, to require that investment advisers comply with registration requirements within 90 days of becoming ineligible for exemption, and to permit the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to waive certain provisions; and amends KRS 292.330 to conform and to make technical amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.42)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB139/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb139.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1829596,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kara Renae Hanks.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kara Renae Hanks.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR105/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr105.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829611,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding.","description":"Proposes a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to provide for financial support for the education of students outside of the public school system; provides ballot language; and provides for submittal to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 8)","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB2/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb2.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1829624,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Kentucky Nurses Day in the Commonwealth.","description":"Proclaim February 8, 2024, as Kentucky Nurses Day and adjourn in honor of Kentucky nurses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR104/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr104.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1829640,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"AN ACT relating to drugs and medicines and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to provide that an independent institution or postsecondary education institution that requires a student to receive an immunization for disease shall allow exemptions; establish a cause of action related to any violation of the requirement; amend KRS 209.552 to allow vaccine requirement exemptions at long-term care facilities and make technical corrections; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to provide that a health facility that requires an employee to receive an immunization for disease shall allow exemptions; establish a cause of action related to any violation of the requirement; create a new section of KRS Chapter 338 to provide that an employer that requires an employee to receive an immunization for disease shall allow exemptions; establish a cause of action related to any violation of the requirement; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB135/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb135.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1829653,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"AN ACT relating to certificate of need.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require that when a certificate of need for a health service or health facility is considered orphaned the need for the health service or health facility shall be presumed, an application by a new entity must be granted a nonsubstantive review, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services may not receive consideration of opposition from any previous entity that had been granted a certificate of need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB137/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb137.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1830649,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"AN ACT relating to the licensure of military-connected individuals.","description":"Amends KRS 12.245 to include military orders documenting a military assignment transfer to Kentucky as valid proof of military service, and to ensure that occupational licensing compacts in Kentucky take precedence for a United States military service member, Reserves or National Guard member, veteran, or their spouse.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 137)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB397/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb397.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1830665,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Lexington Woman's Club for over 75 years of service to the community of Fayette County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Honor the Lexington Woman's Club and recognize its 75 years of service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR107/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr107.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1830680,"bill_number":"SB144","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 to remove the death penalty; amend KRS 640.040 to prohibit life imprisonment without benefit of parole for a juvenile offender convicted of a capital offense; amend KRS 640.010 to define \"serious intellectual disability\" and \"significant subaverage general intellectual functioning\"; amend KRS 422.285, 532.050, 532.100, and 533.010 to conform; repeal KRS 431.213, 431.2135, 431.218, 431.220, 431.223, 431.224, 431.240, 431.250, 431.260, 431.270, 507A.060, 532.025, 532.075, 532.130, 532.135, 532.140, 532.300, 532.305, and 532.309.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB144/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb144.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1830696,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the two hundred fifty year history of prayer opening legislative sessions in the United States.","description":"Recognizing the 250 year tradition of opening prayers for legislative session days.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR58/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr58.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1830712,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of James Henry Holland.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James Henry Holland.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR110/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr110.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1830726,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"AN ACT relating to barbers and cosmetologists.","description":"Amend KRS 317.450 to require all licensed barbers receive up to one hour of domestic violence training as a condition of licensure and at no cost to the applicant or licensee; require the board to make training available online; provide civil and criminal immunity; amend KRS 317A.050 to require all persons licensed under the Board of Cosmetology to receive up to one hour of domestic violence training as a condition of licensure and at no cost to the applicant or licensee; require board to make training available online; provide civil and criminal immunity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB146/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb146.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1830742,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"AN ACT relating to residency requirements for employees and volunteers of fire departments.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 67, 67A, 67C, 75, 75A, 95, 183, and 273 to prohibit residency requirements for employees or volunteers of a fire department while allowing a response time requirement in counties, charter county governments, unified local governments, urban-county governments, consolidated local governments, fire districts, consolidated emergency services districts, cities, local air boards, and nonprofit fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Local Government (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB393/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb393.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1830757,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26 to March 1, 2024, as Public Schools Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 26 to March 1, 2024, as Public Schools Week.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR109/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr109.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1830773,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"A RESOLUTION urging President Joe Biden to repel the invasion at the United States' southern border.","description":"Urge President Joe Biden to defend the southern border of the United States.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR63/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr63.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1830788,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.230 to define \"self-directed brokerage account\" (SDBA); amend KRS 18A.235 to authorize the board of trustees of the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority (KY Deferred Comp) to purchase fiduciary liability insurance and reimburse its trustees, officers, and employees for legal expenses relating to performance of their duties; amend KRS 18A.245 to authorize KY Deferred Comp to offer SDBAs to its participants, contract with SDBA vendors, and promulgate administrative regulations relating to SDBAs for its participants; require the plans offered by KY Deferred Comp to conform to federal laws and regulations; authorize KY Deferred Comp to promulgate administrative regulations; make technical changes; amend KRS 18A.255 to provide that KY Deferred Comp and its board of trustees are not liable for a participant's investment in a SDBA; codify the fiduciary duties of the board of trustees; exempt the trustees from legal action for monetary damages unless the person bringing the action proves by clear and convincing evidence that a trustee's breach or failure to perform the trustee's fiduciary duty is a willful, wanton, or reckless act; amend KRS 18A.260 to require assets held by KY Deferred Comp to be invested consistent with its statutory authority and to limit investments in a SDBA to securities registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB392/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb392.html","sponsor":"John Hodgson"},
{"bill_id":1830803,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"AN ACT relating to volunteer firefighters.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable individual income tax credit for certain volunteer firefighters; declare the purpose of the credit; require annual reporting to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue to evaluate the impact of the credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide the ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow confidential tax return information to be shared with the Legislative Research Commission and Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 75.400 to allow a volunteer fire department to have a minimum of six members; amend KRS 342.140, relating to workers' compensation, to allow income benefits for volunteer firemen, police, and emergency management agency members or trainees to be based on 50% of the state average weekly wage if that is greater than the average weekly wage of their regular employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB141/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb141.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1830817,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities.","description":"Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Murray State University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in veterinary medicine.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB400/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb400.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1830835,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Governor Andy Beshear to express support for Governor Greg Abbott and the State of Texas in their efforts to secure the border.","description":"Urge Governor Andy Beshear to express support for Governor Greg Abbott and the State of Texas in their efforts to secure the border.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"adopted 77-17","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR57/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr57.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1830850,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Proposes to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States from being allowed to vote in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and provides ballot language and submission to voters for their ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 7)","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB143/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb143.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1830864,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the last day of February, the day connecting Black and Women's History Months, as a day to honor Black women.","description":"Recognize the last day of February, the day connecting Black and Women's History Months, as a day to honor Black women.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR61/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr61.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1830884,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025.","description":"Recognize and commend the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR59/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr59.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1830899,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"AN ACT relating to compensation of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Amend KRS 6.190 to provide for annual salaries for members of the General Assembly; require each member of the General Assembly to be paid on the first and fifteenth day of each month; amend KRS 6.211 to delete an old date reference; amend KRS 6.225 to allow reimbursement for travel expenses for the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives if engaged in their duties when the General Assembly is not in session, in addition to their annual salary; amend KRS 7.110 to provide travel allowances to members of the General Assembly for attending interim joint committee meetings when the General Assembly is not in session; provide that the travel allowance are in addition to a member's annual salary; repeal KRS 6.213; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB396/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb396.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1830914,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) Task Force.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) Task Force to study the various components of the SEEK formula, evaluate whether changes are necessary to the base, tiers, or add-ons to maintain the original goal of SEEK; outline task force membership; require the task force to submit any findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR60/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr60.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1830930,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"AN ACT relating to paid parental leave.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 to provide an employee of the Commonwealth a paid leave of absence of up to four weeks for the birth, surrogacy, or adoption of a child, or up to two weeks for the placement of a child in foster care or kinship care; establish requirements; amend KRS 18A.025 and 18A.110 to conform.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB142/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb142.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1830945,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the work of the Kentucky Main Street Program and its participating communities.","description":"Honor the work of the Kentucky Main Street Program and its participating communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR112/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr112.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1830960,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"AN ACT relating to dual credit scholarships.","description":"Amend KRS 164.786 to add eligibility for high school freshmen and sophomores, require an \"approved dual credit course\" to be in the statewide general education core; provide that scholarships shall be awarded in order of application date; revise scholarship to allow two career and technical dual credit courses in each academic year of high school and two general education dual credit courses in the 11th and 12th grades; amend KRS 164.787 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB399/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb399.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1830975,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"AN ACT relating to healthcare.","description":".Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to allow health facilities or health care providers enrolled in the Kentucky Medicaid program to submit a current or prospective employee to a check of the child abuse and neglect or adult abuse registries maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and to require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; and amends KRS 209.032 to direct the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a process of notification by which the cabinet shall notify a vulnerable adult services provider if a prospective or current employee has appealed a substantiated finding of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.18)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB145/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb145.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1830991,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"AN ACT relating to the electric vehicle power tax and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 138.477 to exclude from the electric vehicle power tax any electric vehicle power dealer with a charging station having a charging capacity of less than 50 kilowatts; RETROACTIVE to January 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB398/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb398.html","sponsor":"Thomas Huff"},
{"bill_id":1831007,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"A RESOLUTION designating February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day.","description":"Designate February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and women's health.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR108/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr108.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1831024,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amends KRS 342.0011 to expand the definition of “physician” to include physicians with a license to practice in any jurisdiction in the United States; amends KRS 342.033 to define “physician” to include retired physicians previously authorized to practice in the Commonwealth, who surrendered a medical license while in good standing and who are not subject to an ongoing investigation for improper practices; and amends KRS 342.140 to include unemployment benefits in the average weekly wage calculation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.33)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB401/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb401.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1831038,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"AN ACT relating to redistricting.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 5 to establish the Citizens Redistricting Commission; define terms; require the commission be composed of 13 members who meet certain requirements and submit applications; require the Secretary of State to mail random applications for commissioner and make applications for commissioner available on its website; require the Secretary of State to randomly select commissioners from pools of qualifying applicants; establish commissioner pay, conditions, powers, and duties; require commissioners' terms correlate with obligations of each census cycle; establish the conditions, powers, and duties of the commission; require the commission to draft redistricting plans for legislative and congressional districts, with parameters prescribed; establish standards to be followed by the commission for commissioners who develop plans; provide for penalties and fine upon conviction of persons attempting to influence, or commissioners attempting to influence, the duties of the commission; require the Secretary of State to publish adopted redistricting plans and provide that plans become law 60 days after publication; amend KRS 5.005 to replace the Legislative Research Commission with the Citizens Redistricting Commission as authorized intervenors in any action challenging the constitutionality of any legislative district; repeal KRS 5.031; include severability clause;","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB395/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb395.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1831054,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to redistricting.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish a Citizens Redistricting Commission; require that the commission consist of 13 members randomly selected by the Secretary of State; require the commission to adopt a redistricting plan for state Senatorial, state Representative, and Congressional Districts; grant the commission exclusive authority to adopt plans, seek experts and legal counsel, conduct hearings and meetings, purchase software and equipment, hire staff and consultants, and any other activity necessary in its preparation of redistricting plans; permit the General Assembly to create or amend laws to assist the commission in performance of its duties, but prohibit the General Assembly from creating or amending laws that would alter the number of votes required to adopt a plan, alter the selection process of commissioners, or otherwise prevent the commission from performing its constitutional duties with respect to redistricting; require the commission to conduct at least 12 public hearings throughout the state to inform the public about the redistricting process and solicit information from the public about potential plans; require at least 10 commissioners to vote to adopt a plan; require the commissioners to rank submitted plans by preference if the commission cannot obtain the required votes to adopt a plan; require the Secretary of State to publish adopted plans and any supporting materials; provide that a plan becomes law 60 days after publication; prohibit any body other than the commission from adopting redistricting plans; allow the Supreme Court of Kentucky to review challenges to plans and remand any plan to the commission that fails to comply with constitutional of other requirements; propose to amend Section 33 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require the Citizens Redistricting Commission to redistrict the plans every 10 years; provide ballot language; submit to voters for their ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB394/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb394.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1831070,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.","description":"Call upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR111/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr111.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1831085,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Clifford Lowdenback for his service as the current president of the Kentucky Dental Association.","description":"Honor Dr. Clifford Lowdenback for serving as the current president of the Kentucky Dental Association.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR106/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr106.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1831100,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance benefits and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 341.413 to require the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to waive overpayments that were not the fault of the recipient for claims between January 27, 2020, and September 6, 2021, and to remove the limiting provisions to ensure the waiver request time frame is unlimited; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 70)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB140/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb140.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1831115,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Infant Mortality Task Force.","description":"Establish the Infant Mortality Task Force; list duties and members of the task force; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim of the General Assembly and to submit a report by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR62/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr62.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832186,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Governor Andy Beshear to support Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.","description":"Urge Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR116/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr116.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1832194,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"AN ACT relating to wages.","description":"Amend KRS 337.275 to raise minimum wage for employers to $9.50 an hour on the effective date of this Act and incrementally thereafter to $15.00 an hour on July 1, 2028; raise the state minimum wage for tipped employees to $5.00 an hour on the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB417/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb417.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1832204,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"AN ACT relating to military-connected educational benefits.","description":"Amend KRS 164.507 to remove degree-seeking requirement for nonremarried spouse and children of a deceased veteran when utilizing educational benefits; require students to use federal grant funds toward tuition prior to the use of the waiver; amend KRS 164.515 to expand educational benefit to include service members with a disability rating of 50% or higher; remove degree-seeking requirement; require students to use federal grant funds toward tuition prior to the use of the waiver.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB409/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb409.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832212,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for the care of children.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-258 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for certain formulas; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for breastfeeding support and equipment; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirements for formulas and breastfeeding support and equipment; make technical amendments; amend KRS 205.560 to conform; provide that certain provisions apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB415/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb415.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832222,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"AN ACT relating to children's early learning services taxing districts.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 65 to authorize the establishment of children's early learning services taxing districts; define terms; provide a method and alternative method for the creation of each district and the funding of the district to be set at a maximum of 10 cents per 100 dollars of assessed property valuation; specify the board membership; require compliance with special purpose governmental entity reporting requirements; establish oath and expenses for directors; allow the employment of an attorney for the board; establish the authorities of the district; specify dissolution of the district and withdrawal of membership of cities and counties that are a part of the district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB425/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb425.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1832232,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"AN ACT relating to jurors.","description":"Amend KRS 29A.080 to allow an individual age 70 or older to elect to be permanently excused from jury service; require this option to be prominently displayed at the top of the juror qualification form; require a prospective juror age 70 or older to complete only the entries for name, address, and date of birth on the juror qualification form; amend KRS 29A.090 to allow an automatic and permanent exemption from jury service for individuals age 70 or older.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"reassigned to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB153/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb153.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1832242,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to allow perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings to be claimed as a service for the child as part of the early and periodic, diagnostic and treatment benefit; amend KRS 205.6497 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to cover perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require a health plan to cover perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings as part of a well-child or well-baby visit; amend KRS 164.2871 and 18A.225 to require self-insured employer group health plans offered by a state postsecondary education institution and the state employee health plan to cover perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings; direct that certain provisions apply to health plans issued or renewed on after January 1, 2025; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to request federal authorization, if necessary, and report on requests; require the Department of Insurance to request a federal waiver under certain circumstances; provide that provisions are severable; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB406/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb406.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1832251,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 231 to express the findings of the General Assembly relating to adult-oriented businesses and the need for regulation; define terms; establish distance parameters for the location of adult-oriented businesses in proximity to identified entities and locations; establish transition provisions for existing businesses; affirm the authority of local governmental units to supplement regulation of adult-oriented businesses; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB147/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb147.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1832263,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable renter tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2029, in the amount of 25 percent of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB413/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb413.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832275,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7881 to extend the expiration of KEES eligibility from five to eight years from high school graduation; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB414/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb414.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832286,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the members of the Kentucky National Guard for their outstanding service assisting to secure the southwest border of the United States.","description":"Honor members of the Kentucky National Guard for their service on the southwest border of the United States.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR64/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr64.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832295,"bill_number":"SB152","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 to remove the death penalty; amend KRS 640.040 to prohibit life imprisonment without benefit of parole for a juvenile offender convicted of a capital offense; amend KRS 640.010 to define \"serious intellectual disability\" and \"significant subaverage general intellectual functioning\"; amend KRS 422.285, 532.050, 532.100, and 533.010 to conform; repeal KRS 431.213, 431.2135, 431.218, 431.220, 431.223, 431.224, 431.240, 431.250, 431.260, 431.270, 507A.060, 532.025, 532.075, 532.130, 532.135, 532.140, 532.300, 532.305, and 532.309.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB152/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb152.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1832304,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 161.030 to specify authority of Education Professional Standards Board over educators hired by public schools only; amend KRS 199.894 to define \"learning pods\" and exclude them from the definition of \"child-care center\" and \"family child-care home\"; amend KRS 194A.381 to exclude learning pods from certain youth camp requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB419/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb419.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1832313,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"AN ACT relating to the Child Care Assistance Program.","description":"Create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to define \"in-demand industry sector\" and \"in-demand occupation\"; require the Cabinet for Economic Development to create annual lists of in-demand industry sectors and in-demand occupations and transmit the lists to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for use in determining eligibility criteria for the Child Care Assistance Program; amend KRS 199.894 to define \"Child Care and Development Fund\" and \"Child Care Assistance Program\"; make technical corrections; create a new section of KRS 199.892 to 199.896 to exempt applicants whose occupation or industry sector has been designated as in-demand from the income guidelines and copayment requirements for the Child Care Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB422/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb422.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1832322,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"AN ACT relating to Women Veterans Appreciation Day and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation Day in the Commonwealth; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB410/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb410.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832331,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"AN ACT relating to prescription drugs.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-164 to establish cost-sharing requirements for prescription drugs; require rebates to be passed through; establish confidentiality requirements for the rebate information; create a new section of KRS 365.880 to 365.900 to provide that the actual amount of rebates received is a trade secret; provide that compliance with the prescription drugs cost-sharing and rebate requirements shall not be in violation of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 304.38A-115, 18A.225, and 164.2871 to apply the cost-sharing and rebate requirements for prescription drugs to limited health service benefit plans, limited health service organizations, the state employee health plan, and self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution; repeal KRS 304.38A-120, relating to assignment of certain benefits under limited health service organization plans, to consolidate like provisions; apply provisions to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB149/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb149.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1832341,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated children.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 600 to enumerate rights of incarcerated children; create short title of The Incarcerated Children's Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB404/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb404.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1832350,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311A to create the EMS Professionals Foundation Program fund; specify the ambulance services and EMS professionals that are eligible to share in the distribution of the fund; provide that the Board of Emergency Medical Services shall administer the fund and may promulgate administrative regulations to facilitate its administration; authorize reimbursement for an EMS professional's out-of-pocket costs for mental health treatment for a diagnosed post-traumatic stress injury or post-traumatic stress disorder; provide for annual supplements to ambulance providers for each EMS professional it employs; amend KRS 42.190 and 136.392 to include the EMS Professionals Foundation Program fund to the premium surcharge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB416/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb416.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1832358,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring former Kentucky State University basketball star Gerald Cunningham upon the occasion of his recent induction into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame.","description":"Honor former Kentucky State University basketball star Gerald Cunningham upon the occasion of his recent induction into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR114/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr114.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1832376,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 222 to require treatment centers or programs licensed as a chemical dependency treatment service to provide transportation services to residents who wish to leave the program if the resident's family, guardian, or emergency contact does not agree to transport them; outline transportation service responsibilities; provide restrictions on where a resident can be taken; require that the facilities conduct a search of any outstanding warrants; exempt all facilities not licensed as a chemical dependency treatment service pursuant to KRS 216B.042; require the facility to notify family members, the county attorney, local law enforcement, and the court that a resident left the treatment facility in violation of a court order; allow a peace officer or a probation officer to arrest a resident without a warrant for violating the terms of the resident's conditional discharge or court order; prohibit treatment centers or programs licensed as a chemical dependency treatment service to recruit out of state residents into their facility if the out of state resident is dependent on Medicaid and require the treatment center or program licensed as a chemical dependency treatment service to submit to the Department for Medicaid Services the recipient's proof of residency when submitting a request for Medicaid reimbursement; require any out-of-state resident found to be ineligible for Medicaid services in Kentucky as a result of failing to establish Kentucky as his or her domicile to reimburse any Medicaid fees and to be fined; and amend KRS 205.200, relating to residency requirements for Medicaid, to prohibit relocation to Kentucky solely for receiving medical services using Medicaid and require proof of residency.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB408/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb408.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1832387,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"AN ACT relating to preschool and kindergarten education.","description":"Amend KRS 157.3175 to require school districts provide a full-day preschool education program for eligible three and four-year-olds; establish eligibility for the program; require that preschool for three year old children continue to be funded through a grant process and preschool programs for four-year-old children be funded under KRS 157.310 to 157.440; require preschool programs to operate on the school district calendar; require transportation be provided; amend KRS 158.031 to include preschool education programs for four-year-old children in the primary school program; amend KRS 157.320 to remove the definition of \"kindergarten full-time equivalent pupil in average daily attendance\"; amend KRS 157.360 to remove a reference to the kindergarten full-time equivalent; amend KRS 158.030 to include a preschool education program for four-year-old children in the definition of \"common school\"; remove language allowing kindergarten to operate for less than six hours on a school day; amend KRS 158.060 and 160.1596 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB424/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb424.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1832397,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"AN ACT relating to the Perinatal Advisory Committee.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 211.672 to 211.678 to establish the Perinatal Advisory Committee to review Kentucky’s system of perinatal care and make recommendations for the improvement of perinatal outcomes within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish duties, membership, and reporting requirements of the committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB405/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb405.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1832405,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"AN ACT relating to sewer charges imposed by sanitation districts.","description":"Amend KRS 220.510 to prohibit a sanitation district from imposing any fee, tax, surcharge, or other charge for the provision of service to a property unless the property is connected to a sanitary sewer owned or maintained by the sanitation district or there is an approved plan to connect the property to a sanitary sewer owned or maintained by the sanitation district within two years, the property discharges storm water to a storm sewer or storm water improvement owned or operated by the sanitation district and if it discharges to a new improvement or facility that it not be more than one mile from the nearest property boundary, the person responsible for the charge has agreed to the charges in writing with the sanitation district that provides the service; amend KRS 220.515 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Ensuring Fair Sewer Charges Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB427/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb427.html","sponsor":"Felicia Rabourn"},
{"bill_id":1832415,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life-saving actions of Corporal Ben Webb.","description":"Recognize and honor the life-saving actions of Corporal Ben Webb.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR113/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr113.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1832425,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"AN ACT relating to cemeteries.","description":"Amend KRS 381.697 to require the governing authority of a city to mandate the proper care of a burial ground.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB411/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb411.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832435,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"AN ACT relating to relative and fictive kin caregivers.","description":"Amends KRS 620.140 to allow a child to submit to the District Court the names of possible relative or fictive kin caregivers with whom the child could be placed if the court removes the child from his or her home; and amends KRS 620.142 to establish when a relative or fictive kin caregiver can apply to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be certified as a child-specific foster home.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 85)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB151/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb151.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1832445,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"AN ACT relating to agricultural districts.","description":"Amends KRS 262.850 to decrease the minimum number of acres to qualify as an agricultural district from 250 acres to 50 acres, to add cities that are within one mile of the agricultural district to the list of entities to be notified of the proposal, approval, and withdrawal of property from an agricultural district, and to allow a district board of supervisors to consider possible dissolution of an agricultural district if an owner’s withdrawal of property results in the remaining land no longer qualifying as agricultural land.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 136)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB418/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb418.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1832455,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and denouncing the persecution of Christians around the world.","description":"Recognize and denounce the persecution of Christians around the world; call on the federal government to champion the cause of international religious freedom for all.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR115/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr115.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1832468,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"AN ACT relating to outdoor nature-based child care.","description":"Amend KRS 199.894 to define \"outdoor nature-based child-care center\"; amend KRS 194A.381 to exempt outdoor nature-based child-care centers from the requirements for youth camps; amend KRS 199.8941 to allow monetary incentives for outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 199.8943 to expand the quality rating system to outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 199.895 to specify evacuation plans for outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 199.8951 to establish epinephrine auto-injector requirements for outdoor nature-based child-care center; amend KRS 199.896 to require licensure standards for outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 199.8962 and 199.897 to require operational standards for outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 199.898 to establish the rights of operators of outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 199.990 to outline penalties for licensure violations of outdoor nature-based child-care centers; amend KRS 311.645 related to emergency allergy treatment standards for outdoor nature-based child-care centers to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB423/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb423.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1832478,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 40.050 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB412/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb412.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1832487,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"AN ACT relating to nonrecourse consumer legal funding.","description":"Establish Subtitle 13 of KRS Chapter 286 and create sections thereof to define terms; provide exemptions to the new subtitle on nonrecourse consumer legal funding; prohibit engaging in the business of nonrecourse consumer legal funding transactions without a license; establish licensing requirements; provide that nonrecourse consumer legal funding transactions are not loans and exempt them from statute relating to interest; establish requirements for nonrecourse consumer legal funding transaction contracts; prohibit certain actions by nonrecourse consumer legal funding companies; direct that transactions made in compliance with the new subtitle on nonrecourse consumer legal funding are not champerty; establish penalties; direct that the new subtitle on nonrecourse consumer legal funding shall not restrict the powers or duties of the Attorney General; create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to establish disclosure requirements; establish attorney communications and responsibilities; and direct that a nonrecourse consumer legal funding transactions is inadmissible as evidence; amend KRS 286.4-410, 360.010, and 372.060 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB148/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb148.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1832497,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky opportunity fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164A to establish within the State Treasury a fund to be used to make contributions to Kentucky opportunity accounts; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to share information with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; amend KRS 141.019 to exclude earnings from Kentucky opportunity accounts from adjusted gross income; amend KRS 205.200 to provide that ownership or activity of a Kentucky opportunity account shall not be used when conducting means-based testing for eligibility for public assistance programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB426/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb426.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1832508,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 231 to express the findings of the General Assembly relating to adult-oriented businesses and the need for regulation; define terms; establish distance parameters for the location of adult-oriented businesses in proximity to identified entities and locations; establish transition provisions for existing businesses; affirm the authority of local governmental units to supplement regulation of adult-oriented businesses; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB402/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb402.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1832519,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"AN ACT relating to real property boards.","description":"Amends KRS 198B.706 to allow the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors to promulgate administrative regulations following review of the director of the Division of Real Property Boards; amends KRS 198B.724 to establish continuing education requirements for licensees, and amends the continuing education grace period to reflect the continuing education deadline established by the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors; amends KRS 324.085 to establish continuing education requirements for licensees, and amends the continuing education grace periods to reflect the continuing education deadlines established by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission; amends KRS 324.281 to require the chair of the commission to submit written recommendations to the secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet regarding staffing needs and relevant experience necessary to carry out the functions of the commission, and requires the secretary of the cabinet to consider the staffing recommendations and requests submitted by the chair; amends KRS 324A.020 to allow the Real Estate Appraisers Board to promulgate administrative regulations following review of the director of the division; amends KRS 324A.045 to establish continuing education requirements for licensees, and amends the continuing education grace period to reflect the continuing education deadline established by the Real Estate Appraisers Board; amends KRS 324A.154 to allow the Real Estate Appraisers Board to promulgate administrative regulations following review of the director of the division; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 324B to create the Division of Real Property Boards within the Public Protection Cabinet, to direct the director of the division and the chair of each board to submit written recommendations to the cabinet regarding sufficient staffing needs, to require the secretary of the cabinet to consider the staffing recommendations and requests submitted by the executive director of the Kentucky Real Estate Authority, the director of the division, and the chair of each board, to require the executive director of the authority and the director of the division to have a minimum of seven years of experience in the real estate industry within the last 15 years, and to require the secretary of the cabinet to provide the division, the authority, and boards with documentation showing the income and expenditures of all license fees; amends KRS 324B.060 to require that the executive director of the authority have a minimum of seven years of experience in the real estate industry within the last 15 years; amends KRS 330.050 to allow the Board of Auctioneers to promulgate administrative regulations following review of the director of the division; amends KRS 330.070 to establish continuing education requirements for licensees, to amend the continuing education grace period to reflect the continuing education deadline established by the board, to establish the conditions upon which a license may be canceled; and amends other sections to conform.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 182)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB403/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb403.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1832527,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"AN ACT relating to the regulation of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 245, relating to adult use cannabis, to administer its cultivation, processing, transportation, sale, use, taxation, and licensing; define terms; establish the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board and its membership, procedures, powers, and duties; direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations for the administration and enforcement of the chapter; set up advisory committees appointed by the board; create the Department of Cannabis Control within the Public Protection Cabinet for the oversight of cannabis operations and to provide administrative support for the board; establish various one-year business licenses under the chapter; grant administrative hearings under KRS Chapter 13B to appeal a license denial or revocation; forbid an employer from discriminating against applicants or employees who use cannabis outside of working hours as long as the use does not affect job performance; prohibit a person under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing, consuming, or using cannabis; establish a revolving account called the cannabis fund to collect cannabis licensing fees, fines, excise taxes, and any other funds; form the Social Impact Council as a public agency authorized to distribute moneys from the cannabis fund; set council membership, procedures, powers, and duties; amend KRS 2.015 to require a person to be 21 years of age or older to purchase cannabis and its products and accessories; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to authorize local governments to levy up to a 5% license fee on the gross receipts of a retailer or microbusiness; allow overlapping local governments to agree to levy a combined license fee, with set fee amounts absent an agreement; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to define terms; impose an initial excise tax rate of 9% on the first sale or transfer of harvested cannabis; allow the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board to set the excise tax rate in each subsequent year; establish excise tax reporting, collection, and liability; amend KRS 138.870 and 260.850 to exclude adult use cannabis from the definitions of \"controlled substance,\" \"marijuana,\" \"hemp,\" and \"hemp products\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 218A and amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, 218A.1423, and 218A.500 to exempt licensed adult use cannabis activities from criminal marijuana offenses; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to allow a person to petition the court to expunge the person's misdemeanor marijuana convictions; amend KRS 431.079 to exclude the expungement petition from the certification of eligibility requirement; amend KRS 131.1815 to notify the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board if a cannabis licensee is a delinquent taxpayer; amend KRS 600.020 to include cannabis offenses in the list of juvenile status offenses; amend KRS 12.020 to add the governmental entities created in KRS Chapter 245 to the list of executive branch government bodies; set initial terms for members of the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board and Social Impact Council; apply the excise tax beginning on July 1, 2025, and allow cannabis sales beginning on July 1, 2026; Section 35 of Act, relating to expungement, is RETROACTIVE; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB420/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb420.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1832538,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"AN ACT relating to child care programs.","description":"Amend KRS 199.894 to define \"Child Care and Development Fund\", \"Child Care Assistance Program\" and to rename and redefine the family child-care home program to the \"family, friend, and neighbor child-care home\"; create a new section of KRS 199.892 to 199.896 to expand eligibility requirements for the Child Care Assistance Program; amend KRS 199.8982 to rename the family child-care home program to the family, friend, and neighbor child-care home program; establish that certified family, friend, and neighbor child-care home providers shall be eligible for payments from the Child Care Assistance Program; amend various other sections to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB421/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb421.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1832546,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities.","description":"Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Eastern Kentucky University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in osteopathic medicine.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB407/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb407.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1832553,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Clifford Lowdenback for his service as the current president of the Kentucky Dental Association.","description":"Honor Dr. Clifford Lowdenback for serving as the current president of the Kentucky Dental Association.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR65/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr65.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1833956,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"AN ACT relating to guardians ad litem.","description":"Amends KRS 26A.140 to state that the guardians ad litem shall receive a fee fixed by the court and paid by the Finance and Administration Cabinet; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 403.715 to 403.785 to require appointment of a guardian ad litem for any unrepresented minor who is an alleged victim of domestic violence and abuse, or who is named as a respondent or petitioner in a petition for an emergency protective order or domestic violence order, and to provide that a violation of an interpersonal protective order or a domestic violence order may constitute a criminal offense if the offender is an adult or a public offense if the offender is a juvenile; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 456 to require appointment of a guardian ad litem for any unrepresented minor who is an alleged victim of dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking or who is named as a respondent or petitioner in a petition for an interpersonal protective order.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 135)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB436/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb436.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1833969,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits.","description":"Amend KRS 139.495 to exempt all sales made by resident nonprofit educational, charitable, or religious institutions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB442/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb442.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1833982,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"AN ACT relating to medical imaging.","description":"Amend KRS 311B.050 to require the Kentucky Board for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy to create and enforce policies and procedures that ensure a patient's right to record any procedure performed by an individual who is licensed by the board; amend KRS 311B.110 to require practitioners licensed as an advanced imaging professional, a medical imaging technologist, a radiographer, a radiation therapist, a nuclear medicine technologist, or a limited X-ray machine operator to allow a patient to record any procedure performed upon the patient.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB154/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb154.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1833998,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 164.7871 to 164.7885 to allow the use of Kentucky educational excellence scholarship funds for dual credit courses; require the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the section; amend KRS 164.7885 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB432/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb432.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1834012,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"AN ACT relating to overdose good samaritans and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 218A.133 to provide that a person who seeks or renders aid to someone experiencing a possible drug overdose or is the person experiencing a possible drug overdose cannot be arrested on a warrant or be subject to revocation of his or her conditions of release if the evidence for the arrest or motion to revoke is obtained as a result of the need for aid for the possible drug overdose; establish that the immunity extends from the time law enforcement or medical personnel respond at the location of a possible overdose until law enforcement or medical personnel leave the scene; exclude certain offenses from immunity; require the Office of Drug Control Policy to conduct an overdose good samaritan education and awareness campaign; appropriate funds in the amount of $500,000 from the opioid abatement trust fund to support the campaign; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB435/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb435.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1834027,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs and cats.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define terms; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs or cats unless the animal was obtained from an animal shelter or qualified breeder; prohibit retail pet shops from selling a dog or cat that is less than eight weeks old, or selling a dog or cat to anyone under the age of eighteen; prohibit local governments from passing ordinances that conflict with this Act; amend KRS 258.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB157/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb157.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1834042,"bill_number":"HJR66","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V Convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress.","description":"Apply to Congress under 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 limit the terms of office for members of Congress; state that the application should be aggregated with the applications of other states limited for the purposes identified in the application; state that the application should be a continuing application until a convention is called.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR66/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr66.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1834056,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health.","description":"Amend KRS 338.062 to prohibit the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board or the secretary from enforcing any occupational safety and health administrative regulation that is more stringent than the corresponding federal provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB437/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb437.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1834069,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"AN ACT relating to reproductive privacy.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to establish reproductive rights and define terms; amend KRS 18A.225 to remove the prohibition of insurance coverage for abortion; amend KRS 39A.180 to allow the Governor to suspend statutes related to abortion during a declared emergency; amend KRS 156.496 to allow a school district to operate a family resource center that provides abortion counseling; amend KRS 205.010 to permit financial aid for an abortion; amend KRS 205.510 to include abortions or induced miscarriages as medical care; amend KRS 205.560 to allow medical aid payments for abortion; amend KRS 211.603 to allow money in the rape crisis trust fund to be used for abortion services or education; amend KRS 212.275 to allow health departments to dispense medication for an abortion; amend KRS 213.101 to remove various reporting requirements; amend various sections to remove penalties associated with performing abortions; amend various sections to conform; repeal, reenact, and amend or repeal and reenact KRS 311.783, 311.7710, 311.820, 311.990, 311.780, 311.810, 311.572, 311.591, 311.686, and 311.852 to conform; repeal KRS 15.241, 213.098, 213.172, 213.174, 213.176, 216B.0435, 216B.200, 216B.202, 216B.204, 216B.206, 216B.208, 216B.210, 304.5-160, 311.710, 311.715, 311.720, 311.723, 311.724, 311.725, 311.727, 311.728, 311.731, 311.732, 311.733, 311.735, 311.750, 311.760, 311.765, 311.770, 311.7701, 311.7702, 311.7703, 311.7704, 311.7705, 311.7706, 311.7707, 311.7708, 311.7709, 311.7711, 311.772, 311.7731, 311.7733, 311.7734, 311.7735, 311.7736, 311.7737, 311.7739, 311.774, 311.7741, 311.7743, 311.781, 311.7811, 311.782, 311.784, 311.7841, 311.785, 311.786, 311.787, 311.790, 311.800, 311.821, 311.822, 311.823, 311.824, 311.825, 311.826, 311.827, 311.830, 311.992, and 315.315; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB428/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb428.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1834084,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 211.285 to rename the “malt beverage education fund” as the “alcohol wellness and responsibility education fund,” to add proceeds from Alcoholic Beverage Control Board distilled spirit auctions to the fund, to issue moneys from the fund to the Alcohol Wellness and Responsibility Education Corporation, to modify membership of the corporation’s board of directors, to authorize the corporation to accept grant applications from Kentucky high schools, colleges, universities, and other entities that promote alcohol responsibility, and to increase Project Graduation grants to $1,000 annually; amends KRS 241.010 to decrease the minimum number of passengers from 100 to 40 in the definition of “riverboat”; amends KRS 241.060 and 243.540 to allow the Alcoholic Beverage Control board to dispose of alcoholic beverages through public auction when a final order has been issued after all appeals are exhausted, to promulgate administrative regulations to establish auction procedures, and to donate all auction proceeds to the alcohol wellness and responsibility education fund; amends KRS 241.066 to allow one quota retail package license for every 2,000 residents in any wet county or urban-county government with more than 100,000 residents, unless a lower statutory ratio is already established; amends KRS 241.069 and 242.021 to permit a city, county, or urban-county government to petition for an increase in the number of quota retail package licenses at least one year after the certification of the local option election; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to establish requirements for persons delivering alcoholic beverages on behalf of a retail package licensee; amends KRS 243.030 to create a $300 annual vintage distilled spirits license fee; amends KRS 243.110 to authorize the holder of a primary license to also hold a vintage distilled spirits license; amends KRS 243.200 to remove vehicle requirement provisions from a transporter’s license; amends KRS 243.232 to restructure vintage distilled spirits licenses and sales, to allow a licensee who may sell distilled spirits by the drink or package to receive a vintage distilled spirits license as a supplementary license, to require vintage distilled spirits licensees to file a monthly report with the department, to require all purchases to be in-person at the licensed premises, to direct the licensee to conspicuously label the purchase as vintage distilled spirits, to limit a licensee to 24 vintage distilled spirits packages purchased from each seller every 12 months, and to limit any seller to 24 packages total every 12 months; amends KRS 243.360 to give an applicant the option to advertise intent to apply for a license either online or in print and to exempt a vintage distilled spirits license applicant from the public notice advertising requirement; amends KRS 243.990 to establish fines for vintage distilled spirits sellers who exceed the maximum package limit; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to establish procedures for department seizure of alcoholic beverages, including providing notice of violations within 14 days, to return the alcoholic beverages to the licensee if the department fails to provide notice, and to establish licensee administrative hearing and Circuit Court appellate rights; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 46)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB439/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb439.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1834099,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Judith \"Judy\" Allen.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Judith \"Judy\" Allen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR117/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr117.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1834115,"bill_number":"SJR119","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Reverend C.E. Jacobs Memorial Bridge in Pulaski County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Reverend C.E. Jacobs Memorial Bridge in Pulaski County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR119/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr119.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1834128,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"AN ACT relating to poultry sales.","description":"Amend KRS 217.125 to exempt poultry producers that slaughter and process less than 20,000 birds per year from permit and processing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB156/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb156.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1834143,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"AN ACT relating to custody.","description":"Amend KRS 405.020 to allow people other than a parent to petition for custody of child if the parent is claimed to be unfit or to have waived his or her superior rights custody; provide factors to be considered by the court.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB440/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb440.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1834158,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"AN ACT relating to identity documents.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to define \"identity document\" and \"third-party entity\"; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish procedures to allow third-party entities to apply to the Transportation Cabinet to be approved to accept applications for certain identity documents; set forth minimum standards for third-party issuance; and allow third-party entities to charge a fee for services provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB434/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb434.html","sponsor":"Kevin Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1834172,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"AN ACT relating to human trafficking.","description":"Amend KRS 529.160 to allow a conviction to be vacated when a person's participation in the offense is determined to be the result of being a victim of human trafficking; RETROACTIVE.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB431/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb431.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1834185,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"AN ACT relating to the Uniform Commercial Code.","description":"Amends sections of Articles 1, 2, 2A, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 of KRS Chapter 355 to make definitional revisions and conforming amendments; amends sections of Articles 2, 2A, 4A, and 9 of KRS Chapter 355 to remove writing requirements; repeals and reenacts KRS 355.2-102 to establish transactions subject to provisions of article; amends KRS 355.2A-102 to establish when article applies to hybrid leases; amends definition of “negotiable instrument” in KRS 355.3-104; amends KRS 355.3-105 and 355.3-604 to accommodate electronic transactions; amends KRS 355.3-417 and 355.4-208 to specify that expenses include reasonable attorney’s fees; amends KRS 355.4A-201 to modify security procedure requirements relating to funds transfers; amends KRS 355.5-116 to establish governing law standards for letters of credit; amends KRS 355.7-106 and 355.8-106, repeals and reenacts KRS 355.9-105, and creates new sections of Article 9 of KRS Chapter 355, to establish control requirements for electronic documents of title, security entitlements, records evidencing chattel paper, electronic money, controllable electronic records, controllable accounts, and controllable payment intangibles; amends governing law standards for certain securities transactions in KRS 355.8-110; creates new sections of Article 9 of KRS Chapter 355 to establish certain perfection and priority jurisdictional rules for chattel paper, controllable electronic records, controllable accounts, and controllable payment intangibles; amends KRS 355.9-104 to expand when a secured party has control of a deposit account; amends KRS 355.9-203, 355.9-207, 355.9-208, 355.9-209, 355.9-310, 355.9-312, 355.9-314, 355.9-316, 355.9-317, 355.9-330, 355.9-331, 355.9-332, 355.9-406, 355.9-408, 355.9-605, and 355.9-628, and creates new sections of Article 9 of KRS Chapter 355, to govern security interests in controllable electronic records, electronic money, controllable accounts, controllable payment intangibles, electronic documents, and chattel paper; amends KRS 355.9-204 to establish exception to after-acquired property clause limitation; amends governing law standards for banks and securities and commodity entities in KRS 355.9-304 and 355.9-305; amends KRS 355.9-323 to remove exception for buyers and lessees in the ordinary course of business relating to certain future advances clauses; amends notification of disposition of collateral requirements in KRS 355.9-613 and 355.9-614; creates new sections of Article 11 of KRS Chapter 355, titled “Transitional Provisions for Uniform Commercial Code Amendments (2022),” which establishes definitions and transitional provisions for transactions, liens, and interests entered, created, or acquired before the effective date of this Act; establishes a new Article 12 of KRS Chapter 355, titled “Controllable Electronic Records,” which establishes definitions, scope, purchaser rights, control requirements, debtor discharge obligations, and jurisdictional rules relating to controllable electronic records, controllable accounts, and controllable payment intangibles; amends KRS 367.976 and 369.116 to conform; makes technical corrections; and provides a construction clause relating to a national digital currency; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.10)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB155/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb155.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1834202,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"AN ACT relating to the Health Access Nurturing Development Services Program.","description":"Amend KRS 211.690 to require the Health Access Nurturing Development Services Program to provide educational information about maternal and postpartum depression; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB430/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb430.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1834215,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"AN ACT relating to disaster response businesses and employees.","description":"Amend KRS 141.020 and 141.040, relating to the exclusions from income tax earned by nonresident disaster response employees and businesses, to remove the sunset date of January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB433/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb433.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1834230,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"AN ACT relating to reproductive health care.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to define terms; establish privacy protections for a woman seeking reproductive health care outside of the Commonwealth; establish protections for any person or entity assisting a woman seeking reproductive health care out of the Commonwealth; establish a civil cause of action for violations; waive sovereign immunity protections of the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB429/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb429.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Burke"},
{"bill_id":1834244,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"AN ACT relating to undesignated glucagon.","description":"Amend KRS 158.832 to include a definition for \"undesignated glucagon\"; amend KRS 158.838 to allow health care practitioners to prescribe undesignated glucagon in the name of a school to be maintained for use by a school nurse or trained school employee when necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB438/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb438.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1834259,"bill_number":"SJR120","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Public Bank Task Force.","description":"Direct the creation of the Public Bank Task Force to study the establishment of one or more public banks in Kentucky; outline task force duties and members; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; require the executive branch to assist the task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR120/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr120.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1834272,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025.","description":"Recognize and commend the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR118/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr118.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1834285,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"AN ACT relating to law enforcement.","description":"Amend KRS 16.070 to require the Kentucky State Police to establish a local headquarters in the most populous county in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB441/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb441.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1835389,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"AN ACT relating to land use.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to require that local laws dealing with subdivision plats and development plans be set out by objective standards and applied ministerially, and to set out conditions for application of discretion; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.34)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB443/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb443.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1835390,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"AN ACT relating to home-based food processors.","description":"Amend KRS 217.015 to expand the definition of \"home-based processor\" to include roasted coffee beans in the list of foods a home-based processor may produce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB454/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb454.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1835391,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"AN ACT relating to settlements with minors and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 387.278, relating to certain settlements with minors, to establish provisions relating to the opening of restricted accounts and issuance of annuities on behalf of minors entering into settlements; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.16)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB158/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb158.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1835392,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Kentucky Housing Task Force.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Housing Task Force to study, review, and provide policy recommendations on how to address the housing shortage in the Commonwealth; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2024 Interim; outline task force membership; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR68/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr68.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1835393,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"AN ACT relating to the siting of cellular antenna towers.","description":"Amend KRS 100.987 to prohibit a planning unit, legislative body, or fiscal court that has adopted planning and zoning regulations from approving the siting of a cellular antenna tower capable of providing fifth generation mobile communications service if it is within 1,640 feet of any inhabitable building or any outdoor space where 10 or more people gather; amend KRS 278.650 to prohibit the commission from approving the siting of a cellular antenna tower capable of providing fifth generation mobile communication service if it is within 1,640 feet of any inhabitable building or any outdoor space where 10 or more people gather.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB161/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb161.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1835394,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"AN ACT relating to public school transportation.","description":"Amends KRS 158.110 to require that local school boards adopt a transportation services policy; amends KRS 158.148, relating to school district discipline guidelines, to require that the Kentucky Department of Education create a model transportation services policy, to detail required provisions of local board transportation services policies, to create process for operators of transportation to report, be heard during proceedings, and receive a response regarding misconduct by students aboard transportation and by parents or guardians, to permit revocation of transportation privileges based on failure to acknowledge transportation services policy, and to require that any action related to students with disabilities be in compliance with applicable federal law; and amends KRS 158.445 to require inclusion of the transportation services policy in district safety plans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.9)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB446/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb446.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1835395,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"AN ACT relating to the retirement of fossil fuel-fired electric generating units.","description":"Amend KRS 278.264 to prohibit the Public Service Commission from approving the retirement of a fossil fuel-fired electric generating unit unless the commission finds that the utility has no undepreciated investment in the unit and that the costs to operate the unit are greater than the revenue that it generates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB445/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb445.html","sponsor":"Tom Smith"},
{"bill_id":1835396,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"AN ACT relating to cremation of dead bodies.","description":"Amend KRS 72.450 to allow a coroner who is in possession of a dead body to have the body buried or cremated; direct that the decision between burial or cremation be made by the governmental entity bearing the expense.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB163/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb163.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1835397,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define \"assault weapon,\" \"large capacity ammunition feeding device,\" and \"seller of ammunition\"; 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; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the licensing of persons to possess handguns and assault weapons, the registration of handguns and assault weapons, and the logging of firearms and ammunition sales effective January 1, 2025; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to create the offense of criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon; 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 not guilty by reason of insanity to demand the surrender of the defendant's firearms; amend KRS 506.080 to add 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; amend KRS 527.040 to require that the sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm be served consecutively to any other felony sentence; amend KRS 527.070 to include postsecondary 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; amend KRS 65.1591, 237.104, 237.115, and 532.025 to conform; repeal KRS 65.870, relating to the prohibition of local firearm control ordinances; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB457/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb457.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1835398,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"AN ACT relating to vehicle accident reports.","description":"Amends KRS 189.635 to define “law enforcement agency” and “department,” to allow law enforcement agencies to retain copies of accident reports filed with the Kentucky State Police, to allow law enforcement agencies access to vehicle accident reports and to contract with third parties to provide the reports to other entities that are eligible to receive them under the statute, and to specify that vehicle accident reports held by law enforcement agencies are exempt from the provisions of KRS 61.870 to 61.884, the Open Records Act, but are subject to the provisions of KRS 189.635; amends KRS 61.870 to conform; and makes technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.23)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB162/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb162.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1835399,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"AN ACT relating to building trade professions.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to allow articulation agreements between licensed proprietary schools and public school districts or state area technology centers to establish academic or training equivalencies needed to obtain licensure, and to require that the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction recognize and honor the articulation agreements toward licensure in the professions regulated by the department, including electricians, plumbers, and HVAC.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.22)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB164/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb164.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1835400,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to establish requirements for persons delivering alcoholic beverages on behalf of a retail package licensee; amend KRS 241.066 to limit the number of quota retail package licenses to one license for every 2,000 residents in any wet county or urban-county government with more than 100,000 residents; amend KRS 241.069 to allow a city, county, or urban-county government to petition for an increase in the number of quota retail package licenses; amend KRS 242.021 to prohibit a city or urban-county government from seeking an increase in the number of quota retail package licenses until at least one year has passed since the certification of the local option election; amend KRS 243.200 to remove vehicle requirement provisions from a transporter's license; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"recommitted to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB455/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb455.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1835401,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"AN ACT relating to equality in access to financial services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit financial institutions from discriminating in, or agreeing, conspiring, or coordinating to discriminate in, the provision of financial services by utilizing a social credit score; establish notice requirements when a financial institution refuses to provide, restricts, or terminates financial services; make violation an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive trade practice in violation of KRS 367.170; establish remedies; authorize enforcement by the Attorney General; require construction in favor of broad protection of conduct, opinions, and beliefs protected by certain laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB452/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb452.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1835402,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the hard work of Kentucky teachers.","description":"Honor the hard work of Kentucky teachers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR67/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr67.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1835403,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"AN ACT relating to assistance for military families.","description":"Amends KRS 620.040 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services determine the military status of any parent or guardian subject to an investigation and notify a Department of Defense family advocacy program of an investigation involving a member of the United States Armed Forces.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 133)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB453/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb453.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1835404,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jeannie Hensley George.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jeannie Hensley George.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR121/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr121.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1835405,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"AN ACT relating to state contracts.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.110 to require the bidder or offeror to attest to not receiving two or more civil penalties under KRS Chapter 337, 338, 339, or 341 in order to be eligible to receive the written determination of responsibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to State Government (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB448/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb448.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1835406,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"AN ACT relating to wills.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 394 to allow for a will to refer to a separate written statement or list in order to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically bequeathed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB451/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb451.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1835407,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of minors.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit social media companies from allowing minors to create accounts without parental consent; provide means for establishing age and providing parental consent; prohibit retention of personal information obtained through consent process; require social media companies to provide parents with means for account supervision; authorize the Attorney General to enforce through administrative and judicial action; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a private civil cause of action for creation of minor social media account without consent or retention of personal information obtained through consent process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB450/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb450.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1835408,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"AN ACT relating to electricians.","description":"Amends KRS 227A.060 to modify experience and education requirements for an electrician or master electrician license, to require an electrician applicant or master electrician applicant to have 8,000 hours or 16,000 hours of verifiable experience, respectively, which may be reduced by designated education or teaching, to authorize a master electrician or electrician applicant to qualify for licensure through teaching or attending an associate’s degree or diploma program at a college within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System or at another accredited college or university, to enable a military veteran to meet master electrician or electrician experience requirements through applicable supervised military occupational specialty experience, to direct the department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to promulgate administrative regulations to establish an application form to allow submission of military experience, and to accept either a DD-214 form or a signed statement from the applicant’s commanding officer to verify relevant military experience; and amends KRS 227A.100 to renew electrician licenses once every two years, to allow the department to establish a system to issue electronic licenses instead of physical licenses, and to increase a $500,000 general liability insurance requirement to $1 million.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 134)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB444/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb444.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1835409,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"AN ACT relating to counties and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 337.285 to add sheriff’s offices and county police forces to the local government agencies eligible for an exception to overtime compensation, and to list statutory authority for other entities that work with law enforcement departments regarding working hours; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 86)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB456/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb456.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1835410,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 95A.200 to 95A.300 to establish a voluntary PFAS blood test reimbursement program using moneys from the Firefighters Foundation Program fund and operated by the Kentucky Fire Commission; allow for reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for PFAS blood testing for firefighters; amend KRS 95A.210 to define \"PFAS chemicals\" or \"PFAS\"; amend KRS 95A.262 to include a program for PFAS blood testing as a permissible use of funds; amend KRS 337.010 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB159/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb159.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1835411,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"AN ACT relating to trade practices.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define terms; prohibit a person from soliciting residential property owners with a prohibited advertisement, offering value in exchange for inspecting residential property owner's roof, or making an insurance claim for damage to the residential property owner's roof, interpreting the residential property owner's insurance policy without a license, and failing to provide a good faith estimate agreeing to repairing a residential property owner's roof pursuant to a property insurance claim; create an exemption when location of residential property is located in a declared emergency or disaster area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB458/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb458.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1835412,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kara Renae Hanks.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kara Renae Hanks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR122/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr122.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1835413,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"AN ACT relating to vital records.","description":"Amend KRS 186.010 to define \"Electronic Verification of Vital Events system\"; amend KRS 186.412 to require the Transportation Cabinet to electronically verify birth certificates which are presented as part of an operator's license application with states participating in the system; provide authority for Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to assist applicants; create a new section of KRS Chapter 213 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to maintain a digital archive of all certificates dated on or after January 1, 1947, in possession of the state registrar.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB160/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb160.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1835414,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"AN ACT relating to local boards of education.","description":"Amends KRS 160.170 to amend the oath of office for local board of education members to be consistent with the requirements set forth in KRS 160.180; amends KRS 160.180 to provide alternative methods for a candidate for a board of education to evidence the candidate’s completion of twelfth grade, to provide that a member of a board of education shall be subject for removal from office pursuant to KRS 415.050 and 415.060 if the member is convicted of a felony, performs acts of malfeasance, or willfully misuses public property or funds, to provide the Office of Education Accountability the duty and responsibility of investigating current board of education members for allegations of prohibited conduct, to require local board members to take one hour of open meetings and open records training within their first twelve months of service and once every four years thereafter, and to remove designated training specifications; and amends KRS 160.570 to remove the limitation on the number of depositories a school district can use.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 215)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB449/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb449.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1835415,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"A RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.","description":"Call upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR123/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr123.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1835416,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"AN ACT relating to the transportation of students and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 156.153 to permit school districts to use district-owned, leased, or contracted passenger transportation vehicles to transport students to and from school and approved school activities under an alternative transportation plan approved by the Kentucky Department of Education, to provide that vehicles shall be operated by an employee or contractor of local school district who is licensed to operate a motor vehicle within the Commonwealth, and to provide that the department shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish minimum standards and specifications for an alternative transportation plan, including drug testing requirements that align with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. pt. 40; amends KRS 156.990 to provide that an individual who operates a school bus or non-school bus passenger vehicle to transport a student or students without a current valid license to operate that motor vehicle within the Commonwealth shall be guilty of a Class D felony; and amends KRS 160.380 to require that the driver of any non-school bus passenger vehicle authorized to transport students to and from school pursuant to the alternative transportation plan submit to designated background checks and drug testing and to require certain traffic offenses or arrests to be reported to the superintendent; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.35)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB447/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb447.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1836227,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"AN ACT relating to school superintendents.","description":"Amend KRS 160.350 to require a majority plus one vote instead of a four-fifths vote of board members to remove the superintendent, delete requirements for approval from the commissioner of education to remove a superintendent; provide an appeal process for the superintendent; amend KRS 160.380 to forbid a superintendent from employing persons convicted of certain sex crimes classified as a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB171/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb171.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1836265,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"AN ACT relating to local boards of education.","description":"Amend 160.210 to establish new numbers for membership of a local board of education based on district enrollment; require the Kentucky Board of Education to determine the required number of members every 10 years; provide for the election of additional members and for the reduction of membership; require local boards of education to report new electoral divisions to the Kentucky Board of Education and the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 160.160 to establish a one year term for chair and vice chair of the local board of education; require superintendents to submit reports on closed personnel investigations to the local board of education for the purposes of policy oversight and evaluation of the superintendent's performance; amend KRS 160.180 to require open records and open meetings training for local board members and make conforming changes, permit the hiring of relatives of a local board member; amend KRS amend KRS 160.190, 160.200, 160.380, 116.200, and 160.042 to conform; require the Kentucky Board of Education to implement Section 1 of this Act by December 31, 2024; require superintendents to submit reports on previous personnel investigations closed during the superintendent's contract to the local board of education within 30 days of the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB170/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb170.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1836306,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"AN ACT relating to foreign organizations in education.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapters 156 and 164 to forbid the involvement of government-organized nongovernmental organizations based in the People's Republic of China in education in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB166/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb166.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1836341,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"AN ACT relating to the privacy of Social Security numbers.","description":"Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to remove requirements for using a Social Security number as an identifier.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB165/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb165.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1836380,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"AN ACT relating to health care workers.","description":"Amends KRS 311.844 to require that physician assistants complete continuing education courses on treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to allow graduating physician assistants to submit course curriculum on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia toward the continuing education requirement; amends KRS 314.042 to create the provisional advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) applicant license; amends KRS 314.073 to require nurse licensees to complete continuing medical education courses on treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and allows graduating student practitioners to submit course curriculum on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia toward the continuing education requirements; amends KRS 314.121 to require APRNs and registered nurses experienced in long-term care to sit on the Board of Nursing, and to explain how appointments to the board are made; amends KRS 314.131 to allow the executive director of the board to hire officers and other personnel with the approval of the board; and repeals KRS 314.193, which creates the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 218)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB459/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb459.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1836421,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"AN ACT relating to the prevention of physical harm.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; establish requirements for individuals in crisis to voluntarily request inclusion on a list that prohibits the purchase or possession of firearms for specified periods and to voluntarily commit their firearms to law enforcement for safe storage or permanent surrender; provide processes for individuals to be removed from the list upon request and to have a surrendered firearm returned; establish confidentiality requirements and the exclusion of list and surrender records from the Open Records Act; establish protocols for law enforcement agencies to accept, manage, and maintain the required documentation and the safe storage of firearms; establish penalties for noncompliance; establish liability protections for good-faith conduct associated with requirements; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to annually report statistical data to the Legislative Research Commission; direct the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek grant funding to provide a statewide public education and awareness campaign on the voluntary list and firearm surrender programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB460/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb460.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1836457,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"AN ACT relating to local boards of education.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 160 to establish a process to recall a member of a local board of education; amend KRS 160.190 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB169/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb169.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1836496,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"AN ACT relating to school councils.","description":"Amend KRS 160.345 to remove reference minority members of school councils; change the parent membership of the council from two to three; specify that council members are subject to KRS Chapter 45A as officers of an agency; establish an election committee for conducting parent member school council elections; establish the procedures for the parent member election; establish how to fill a vacancy of a parent member of the council; provide that curriculum, textbooks, and instructional material piloted shall be subject to the reasonable review and response period for stakeholders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB168/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb168.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1836535,"bill_number":"HJR69","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the New Hope Veterans Memorial Bridge in Nelson County.","description":"Designate the New Hope Veterans Memorial Bridge in Nelson County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-02","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-02","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR69/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr69.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1836575,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"AN ACT relating to consumer data privacy and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to establish consumer rights relating to personal data; defines terms; exempts certain persons or entities from the statutory provisions of this Act; establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer’s personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer’s personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer; sets forth requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data; establishes that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights; creates a consumer privacy fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General; and provides that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act. EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 72)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB15/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb15.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1836614,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"AN ACT relating to public school students' communication skills.","description":"Amends KRS 156.160 to require that cursive writing be included as a course of study in all elementary schools beginning in the 2025-2026 school year; and amends KRS 158.6453 to distinguish basic handwriting or penmanship from the definition of “writing.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 203)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB167/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb167.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1837416,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"AN ACT relating to school bus safety.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 67 to define terms; require the use of camera monitoring systems on all school buses by all school districts, and require the enforcement of a civil penalty for stop arm camera violations recorded by a camera monitoring system; set the amount of the civil penalty; provide that the revenue generated from a civil penalty shall be retained by the county; require specific notice for a stop arm camera violation; require a form for a stop arm camera violation notice; establish defenses to a violation; establish procedures for a contest to a violation; require a recipient of a violation to pay or contest the violation within 60 days; allow for suspension of registration for failure to pay a fine; require a county to notify the Transportation Cabinet of the need to release a suspension within one business day of payment; amend KRS 189.990 to increase the maximum fines for failing to stop for a school bus or church bus that is receiving or discharging passengers; amend KRS 189.370 to require traffic in the opposite direction of a school bus to stop for a school bus on highways that are not divided by a raised barrier or unpaved median; amend KRS 64.090 to provide that a sheriff may retain charge and collect a fee pf $50 from every collected civil penalty for a stop arm camera violation enforced by the sheriff's office; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB461/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb461.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1837435,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"AN ACT relating to voting leave.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 relating to voting leave for employees; define terms; require employers to grant employees reasonable leave from work to vote; prohibit employers from discriminating against employees who request leave to vote; require employers to post relevant provisions of this Act on workplace premises; permit a person or class of persons to bring a civil action for violations of this Act; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations; amend KRS 118.015 to define terms; amend KRS 118.995 to establish penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB172/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb172.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1837452,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of children using social media.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; specify what entities are subject to this Act; require digital service providers to register the age of the user; specify the duties of digital services providers relating to agreements with minors; require digital service providers to develop internal controls to prevent minors from being exposed to obscene matter, create parental monitoring tools, prevent advertising certain goods and services to minors, and provide information related to algorithms and content promotion; provide that digital service providers are not required to disclose trade secrets; provide exceptions for when a digital service provider may share a minor's personally identifying information; require digital service providers to develop a commercially reasonable method for verifying caregivers; require digital service providers to create a method for a minor's verified caregiver to gain access to a minor's personally identifying information; provide that the Department for Community Based Services has authority over the powers of a verified caregiver for minors in its custody; provide that a violation of the Act is a deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce; provide that a parent or guardian has a private right of action for violations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB463/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb463.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1837471,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"AN ACT relating to underground facility damage prevention.","description":"Amends KRS 367.4903 to add definitions for “communications network,” “communications service provider,” and “communications terminal”; amends KRS 367.4909 to require that if damage is done to an underground gas or hazardous liquid facility and no attempt to locate the underground facility was made, the operator shall include in its report to the Public Service Commission the distance from the communications terminal that the damage occurred, and to require that the Public Service Commission submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission on or before December 1, 2025, detailing the number of damage reports from communications service providers that occurred in the area where they are allowed to use nonintrusive excavation; and amends KRS 367.4915 to exempt from the underground facility damage prevention requirements nonintrusive excavating of a depth not greater than 12 inches and within 12 inches of a communication service provider’s own communications network.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.21)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB174/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb174.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1837490,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid home and community-based waiver residential services.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish the right of a parent, guardian, or limited guardian to install video recording devices in the private residential room of an individual who is receiving residential services under a federally approved 1915(c) home and community-based services waiver program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB173/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb173.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1837509,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact much-needed reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to enact legislation to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes to expedite the deployment of modern energy infrastructure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR70/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr70.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1837528,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"AN ACT relating to real property purchased at a master commissioner's sale.","description":"Amend KRS 91.514 and create a new section of KRS Chapter 426 to establish that any residential property that is purchased at a master commissioner's sale in a county that has a land bank authority and was occupied prior to or at the time of the sale must be returned to a state of occupancy within specified time periods; define terms; and establish a fine of $100 per day payable to the local government for noncompliance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB466/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb466.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1837548,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring George Smith on being named pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church in Leitchfield.","description":"Honor George Smith on being named pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church in Leitchfield.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR124/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr124.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1837569,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Charlotte Whittaker, AARP Kentucky Volunteer State President, upon the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Honor Charlotte Whittaker, AARP Kentucky Volunteer State President, upon her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR125/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr125.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1837587,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated for their impressive history of community service.","description":"Commend The Links, Incorporated for their impressive history of community service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR127/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr127.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1837608,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"AN ACT relating to recovery residences.","description":"Amends KRS 205.506 to establish the conditions under which a recovery residence may provide on-site clinical services or access to on-site clinical services; amends KRS 222.500 to define terms related to recovery residences; amends KRS 222.502 to permit a recovery residence that provides on-site clinical services or access to on-site clinical services to continue to operate without certification from a certifying organization until December 31, 2024; and amends KRS 222.504 to authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and local governments to impose civil fines on uncertified recovery residences.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 132)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB462/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb462.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1837627,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"AN ACT relating to school district property and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 162.060 to establish that local boards of education submit all plans for new public school buildings or additions or alterations of old buildings to the chief state school officer; prohibit the Kentucky Department of Education from requiring prior approval of the district's plans; prohibit a project for new school buildings from spending more than 10 percent of the project on the acquisition and improvement of land; provide a waiver process; amend KRS 156.160 to require the administrative regulation promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education on the construction of school buildings be subject to a review and update process; provide for the approval and appeal process for a district's purchase or disposal of real property; provide a waiver and appeal process from standards for plans and specifications of buildings; amend KRS 156.095 to update language and require the department to establish a professional development program and a list of similar professional development offerings for district personnel on facilities management, construction, and management; require districts to use the professional development program; amend KRS 157.420 conform and authorize a district to use capital outlay funds to employ facility related personnel as defined by the department; establish the requirements for a district facilities plan; establish dangerous levels of radon within a school facility as an emergency that may be addressed outside the district facilities plan process and the funds that may be used to mitigate radon; amend KRS 157.440, 157.615, 157.620, 157.621, 157.622, 158.814, and 160.105 to conform; amend KRS 160.160 to remove the requirement for a district to obtain prior approval from the department for a mortgage or lien on a school building or for leasing a building; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB464/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb464.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1837644,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"AN ACT relating to designating a special needs trust to receive state-administered retirement benefits.","description":"Amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to define \"special needs trust\" (SNT) for purposes of the State Police Retirement System, Kentucky Employees Retirement System, and County Employees Retirement System; amend the definition of \"person\" to include a SNT, and amend the definition of \"beneficiary\" to exclude sole beneficiary of a SNT; amend KRS 16.578 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement benefit; amend KRS 61.623 to allow a trustee to receive checks on behalf of a SNT; amend KRS 61.635 to allow a person who is the beneficiary of a SNT to be designated as the beneficiary of a lifetime retirement benefit; require the trustee of a SNT to notify the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) upon the death of the beneficiary of a SNT and repay any payment not properly payable to the SNT; allow KPPA to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the SNT provisions; amend KRS 61.640 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement payment if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 78.5532 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement benefit if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 161.525, relating to the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime annuity if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 161.640 to allow checks to be sent by mail to the trustee of a SNT; require the trustee to notify the TRS upon the death of the beneficiary; require any payments not properly payable to the SNT to be repaid to TRS; allow TRS to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the SNT provisions; amend KRS 161.700 to require TRS to assign annuity payments to a SNT, issue payments to the trustee, and prevent annuity payments from being used to reimburse any state for any Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of the beneficiary of a SNT; amend KRS 21.420 , relating to the Judicial Retirement Plan, to allow for a SNT to be selected as a beneficiary, and define \"special needs trust\"; amend KRS 21.425 to allow a member to designate a SNT to receive lifetime survivorship benefits on behalf of a surviving spouse, dependent child, or disabled child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-05","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB175/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb175.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1837664,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"AN ACT relating to worker benefits.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define terms; permit a public or private entity to contribute funds to a portable benefit plan of a self-employed worker without establishing an employer classification.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB465/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb465.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1837682,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and celebration of Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra for winning their first Grammy Award.","description":"Honor and celebrate Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra for winning their first Grammy Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR126/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr126.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1838822,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"A RESOLUTION urging elementary and secondary schools to include information about type 1 diabetes if they provide health-related information to the parents or legal guardians of students in grades K-12.","description":"Urge elementary and secondary schools that provide health-related information to parents or legal guardians to include information regarding type 1 diabetes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR72/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr72.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1838830,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"AN ACT relating to funding health care services from increased penalties for speeding violations and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 189.010 to define \"super speeder\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to assess a fee of $200 to any person convicted as a super speeder; assess a fee of $50 and require the suspension of driving privileges for not making a timely payment of fee imposed; require that money from fees be deposited into the Kentucky trauma care system fund, the emergency medical services education grant fund, and the Bentley rural hospital preservation fund; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the fees; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311A to establish an emergency medical services education grant fund and program; allow the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the grant fund; amend KRS 211.496 to set forth disbursements from the trauma care system fund; amend KRS 154.20-190 to rename the rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund the Bentley rural hospital preservation fund and require priority be given to providing loans to hospitals in counties that lack a rural hospital; amend KRS 186.440 and 189.394 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB177/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb177.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1838838,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual extortion.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 531 to establish the crime of sexual extortion as a felony; provide for enhancements to penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for sexual extortion; amend KRS 17.500 to include sexual extortion in the definition of \"sex crime\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require superintendents of local school districts to notify students in grades 4 and above and parents and guardians of all students of the crime of sexual extortion; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require local school boards to display posters in schools with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims; amend KRS 164.2518 to require postsecondary institutions to display posters with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims in residence halls, classroom buildings, and student centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB181/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb181.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1838846,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"AN ACT relating to cosmetology.","description":"Amend KRS 317A.130 to allow cosmetologists and nail technicians to use callus graters for callus removal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB468/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb468.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1838853,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeff Raymer to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Jeff Raymer to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"adopted 37-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR129/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr129.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1838862,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish that the General Assembly shall determine the date a regular session shall end unless another date is agreed upon by three-fifths of the membership of each House; establish that the General Assembly may be convened upon a Joint Proclamation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House for no more than 12 legislative days annually; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB4/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb4.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1838869,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"AN ACT relating to Purple Star Schools.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to define “military-connected student” and “purple star school,” to establish the Purple Star School Program and set requirements for eligibility, and to designate the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs as the governing body of the program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 193)","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB469/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb469.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1838877,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"AN ACT relating to consumer protection in financial transactions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 292 to define terms; require broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives to disclose, and obtain the written consent of the customer and client for, the incorporation of a socially responsible criteria or other nonfinancial objective into discretionary investment decisions to buy or sell a security or commodity, recommendations or solicitations for the purchase or sale of a security or commodity, and the selection or recommendation, or advice regarding the selection, of a third-party manager or subadviser; establish requirements for the disclosures and written consent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB474/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb474.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1838884,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"AN ACT relating to perinatal palliative care.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require all hospitals offering obstetric services and alternative birthing centers to provide or make referrals for perinatal palliative care; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for perinatal palliative care; amend KRS 164.2871, 205.522, 205.6485, and 18A.225 to require self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary institution to its employees, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, and the state employee health plan to comply with the new section on perinatal palliative care; make technical corrections; provide that the Act may be cited as the Love Them Both Part II Act; direct that provisions apply to health benefit plans issued, renewed, effective, or delivered on or after January 1, 2025; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB467/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb467.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1838895,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"AN ACT relating to residential planned communities.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 381 to allow the appointment of a receiver for a planned community when it fails to maintain the infrastructure, common area, storm water detention or retention area, or other facility that it is legally obligated to maintain, and to allow a city to recover funds expended to repair, renovate, maintain, or otherwise bring violations up to code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 150)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB472/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb472.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1838901,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Harold Tate Hanks.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Harold Tate Hanks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR128/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr128.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1838909,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"AN ACT relating to worker fairness in the construction industry.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms; establish a procedure for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations; amend KRS 45A.145 to prohibit contractors with multiple violations from contracting with the state for five years; create new sections of KRS Chapters 341 and 342, and amend KRS 131.190, to require the Department of Revenue, Office of Unemployment Insurance, and the Department of Workers' Claims to provide one another with any assessment or orders arising out of the misclassification of an employee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to develop a training program relating to employee misclassification; provide that Sections 1 to 10, 14 and 15 of this Act may be cited as the Kentucky Workers Fairness Act; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB176/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb176.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1838920,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"AN ACT relating to violations of privacy.","description":"Create new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action for introduction of an identification device.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB179/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb179.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1838928,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Kentucky Nurses Day in the Commonwealth.","description":"Proclaim February 8, 2024, as Kentucky Nurses Day and adjourn in honor of Kentucky nurses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR71/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr71.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1838937,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Amend KRS 16.220 to permit the destruction of confiscated firearms; require destruction if the firearm was used in the commission of a violent offense; amend KRS 500.090 and 500.093 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB178/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb178.html","sponsor":"Karen Berg"},
{"bill_id":1838945,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"AN ACT relating to the Child Care Assistance Program.","description":"Amend KRS 199.894 to define \"Child Care and Development Fund\" and \"Child Care Assistance Program\"; create a new section of KRS 199.892 to 199.896 to establish income eligibility requirements for the Child Care Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB473/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb473.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1838952,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR130/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr130.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1838960,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"AN ACT relating to school pre-enrollment for military-connected students.","description":"Amends KRS 159.075 to allow the use of military orders as proof of residency for enrollment or course registration in a school and to prohibit in-person enrollment or course registration when the child's parent or guardian is transferred or returning to the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 131)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB471/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb471.html","sponsor":"Chris Freeland"},
{"bill_id":1838970,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"AN ACT relating to conditions of employment.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to require employers that mandate employee immunization to allow exceptions based on religious belief or medical contraindication; provide sample form for employee affirmation; establish which health care providers can support a medical exemption; require notice of exemptions; establish civil cause of action for violations and a claim under workers' compensation; amend KRS 344.040 to make it an unlawful practice for employers to require immunizations as a condition of employment from employees who hold sincere religious beliefs against immunization or for whom immunization would be harmful to his or her health; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB182/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb182.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1838978,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"AN ACT relating to home solicitation sales.","description":"Amends KRS 367.450 to exempt sales of certain service contracts, and goods or services related to insurance or a service contract, if the seller is licensed by, registered with, or otherwise regulated by the Department of Insurance or an affiliate of a person who is licensed by, registered with, or otherwise regulated by the Department of Insurance, and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 47)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB470/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb470.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1838984,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"AN ACT relating to violations of privacy.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 454 to restrict use of facial recognition technology and biometric identifiers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action for use of facial recognition technology or biometric identifiers; create new sections of KRS Chapters 6, 13B, 23A, 24A, and 29A to prohibit use of facial recognition technology as evidence; propose a new section of the Kentucky Rules of Evidence to make evidence gained from use of facial recognition inadmissible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB180/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb180.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1838991,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"AN ACT relating to health care for inmates.","description":"Amends KRS 441.053, relating to jail health care operations, to remove the prohibition that an entity that provides medical, dental, psychological, or pharmacy services to the Department of Corrections and local jails cannot also provide claims management or plan evaluation services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.36)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB475/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb475.html","sponsor":"Mary Imes"},
{"bill_id":1840169,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"AN ACT relating to campaign finance.","description":"Amend KRS 121.015 to define \"campaign consultant\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 121 to establish the registration process for campaign consultants; set penalty for failure to register; require employers of campaign consultants to pay a registration fee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB487/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb487.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1840179,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"AN ACT relating to termination of parental rights.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 625 to allow a parent to voluntarily terminate parental rights during the pendency of a proceeding under KRS Chapter 620, relating to dependency, neglect, and abuse actions, by signing and filing a consent form prescribed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, and to require a finding by the court that termination of parental rights would be in the best interest of the child; and amends KRS 625.020 and 625.041 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.37)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB476/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb476.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1840190,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency medical services.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 311A to establish the emergency medical services education grant program under the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services to be used for student tuition support, agency support, and emergency medical services training or educational institution support.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 217)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB484/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb484.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1840200,"bill_number":"SB184","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 redefine \"labor organization\" and delete definitions of \"candidate,\" \"committee,\" \"contributing organization,\" \"contribution,\" \"election,\" \"electioneering communications,\" \"employer,\" \"fundraiser,\" \"independent expenditure,\" \"political activities,\" \"public employee,\" \"slate of candidates,\" and \"testimonial affair\"; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904 to allow urban-county governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require membership in the organization as a condition of employment; amend KRS 67C.406 to allow consolidated local governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require membership in the organization as a condition of employment; 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 membership in the organization as a condition of employment; amend KRS 336.1341 and 336.135 to conform; repeal KRS 65.016, 336.132, and 336.134.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB184/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb184.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1840213,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"AN ACT relating to special license plates.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to create an EMS special license plate; limit eligibility to certain licensed EMS personnel or retirees with 15 years of service; specify that the EMS plate requires no minimum number of applications prior to production; amend KRS 186.162 to establish the fees for the EMS special license plate; amend KRS 186.166 to update the list of special license plates to be perpetually produced; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB481/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb481.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1840224,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"AN ACT relating to legal instruments.","description":"Amends KRS 382.297 to establish when a county clerk shall admit any amendment, renewal, modification, or extension of a recorded mortgage to record, to establish when a county clerk shall admit affidavits of amendment prepared and executed by an attorney to record, and to establish recording requirements and construction of section; and amends KRS 413.100 to establish when a promise, acknowledgment, or payment of money operates as an extension of a lien in a recorded mortgage or deed, and to establish recording requirements for an extended lien.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 130)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB488/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb488.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1840234,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month in Kentucky and February 13, 2024, as Career and Technical Education Student Leadership Day.","description":"Recognize February, 2024, as Career and Technical Education Month and February 13, 2024, as Career and Technical Education Student Leadership Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR131/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr131.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1840245,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"AN ACT relating to deceased persons.","description":"Amend KRS 72.425 to require a coroner to perform an autopsy on a decedent when the death of the person is not a coroner's case if a request is made by written consent by the decedent's spouse, the next of kin, or the person who assumes the responsibility to dispose of the body, as applicable; amend KRS 72.460 to specify who pays for an autopsy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB480/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb480.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1840255,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"AN ACT relating to property fees and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 75 to define \"premises\"; allow a fire protection district or subdistrict, or a volunteer fire department district, to assess a fee against a premises for the costs of maintaining necessary fire protection measures; establish billing and appeals process; set reporting requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 75A to define \"premises\"; allow a consolidated emergency services district board to assess a fee against a premises for the costs of maintaining necessary fire protection measures; establish billing and appeals process; set reporting requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to establish a process for distilled spirits aging facilities to reimburse nearby property owners for cleaning expenses relating to whiskey fungus; require the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the program; define terms; include any affected property within a three mile radius of aging facilities; determine cleaning expenses based on costs incurred by the property owner and verify through an independent entity; direct the department to determine the cleaning expenses in the absence of an agreement; impose fines on distilled spirits licensees who disregard the reimbursement process; pay all cleaning expense reimbursements from moneys in the distilled spirits environmental fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to require distilled spirits barrel aging facilities to pay to the Department of Revenue a $0.25 environmental fee on each barrel stored on January 1 of each year; apply all provisions of KRS Chapter 131 to the fee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to establish the distilled spirits environmental fund; authorize the fund to consist of moneys received from the barrel environmental fee and cleaning expense fines; direct the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to administer the fund; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB479/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb479.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1840269,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR73/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr73.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1840281,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"AN ACT relating to the New Markets Development Program tax credit.","description":"Amend KRS 141.433 to allow amounts received as repayment on a qualified low-income community investment and reinvested in another qualified low-income community investment during the same calendar year to be considered continuously held; amend KRS 141.434 to increase the cap on total New Markets Development Program tax credits to $20 million in each fiscal year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB485/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb485.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1840291,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"AN ACT relating to the diagnosis of sepsis.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish diagnosis criteria for sepsis.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 125)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB477/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb477.html","sponsor":"Amy Neighbors"},
{"bill_id":1840301,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to oppose the adoption of a \"Red Flag\" law, or any legislation intended to infringe upon a law-abiding citizen's right to keep and bear arms as afforded by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.","description":"Urge the General Assembly to oppose the adoption of a \"Red Flag\" law or other legislation infringing upon the right to keep and bear arms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR74/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr74.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1840311,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"AN ACT relating to prevailing wage.","description":"Establish new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to create a prevailing wage law for all public works projects; amend KRS 12.020, 99.480, 227.487, 151B.015, 337.010, and 337.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB185/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb185.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1840323,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.","description":"Amend KRS 15.315 to add the chief of police of the Owensboro Police Department and the director of the Northern Kentucky Police and Sheriff's Training Center to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 56)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB482/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb482.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1840334,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"AN ACT relating to campaign finance.","description":"Amend KRS 121.015 to define \"expenditure\"; amend KRS 121.150 to prohibit candidates, slates of candidates, committees, contributing organizations, or anyone on their behalf from making an expenditure to an intermediary, including subcontractors, for the purpose of making a payment to another person; require that expenditures be made directly to the provider of goods or personal services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB486/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb486.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1840344,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"AN ACT relating to construction or demolition waste disposal.","description":"Amends KRS 224.40-120 to allow an off-site construction or demolition waste disposal permittee to request an increase in the size of the permitted area to no more than two acres total if the applicant is compliant and meets permit requirements for the current and newly permitted areas, including posting an additional bond for the newly permitted area.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-06","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 113)","last_action_date":"2024-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB478/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb478.html","sponsor":"Jonathan Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1840354,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"AN ACT relating to heat injury prevention.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 338 to define terms; require employers who provide services in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and transportation to maintain a written heat illness prevention plan informing employees of policies and procedures to be followed when an employee is suffering from a heat illness; establish a penalty for a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB183/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb183.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1840366,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"AN ACT relating to misclassification of employees.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to provide a remedy for employees misclassified as independent contractors; amend KRS 337.010 to define \"independent contractor\" and \"misclassified\"; repeal KRS 336.137.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB483/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb483.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1841526,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical drug price discrimination.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to define terms, prohibit discrimination against 340B covered entities by pharmaceutical manufacturers, and authorize the Attorney General to investigation violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"reassigned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB490/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb490.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1841539,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"AN ACT relating to state symbols.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate as the official pets of Kentucky domestic cats and dogs that reside in or have been adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB494/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb494.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1841556,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"AN ACT relating to customer notices from broadband service providers.","description":"Amend KRS 278.5462 to require broadband service providers to give their retail customers notification of planned or unplanned outages; require the broadband service provider notice to include an estimate of when service will be restored; prohibit notification being predicated on enrollment by the customer; require the notification provision be in all customer contracts and franchise agreements with local governments; place jurisdiction for resolving customer complaints regarding notifications with the Kentucky Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB186/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb186.html","sponsor":"Karen Berg"},
{"bill_id":1841569,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"AN ACT relating to air ambulance memberships.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit the sale of air ambulance membership agreements to individuals enrolled in the state's Medical Assistance Program; require air ambulance membership organizations to make certain disclosures; permit Attorney General to investigate alleged violations and seek remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB489/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb489.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1841585,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"AN ACT relating to assisted living communities.","description":"Amends KRS 194A.705 to limit the provision of enumerated health and health-related services to assisted living communities and nursing homes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 57)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB493/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb493.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1841600,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"AN ACT relating to the endowed research fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the endowed research fund to be administered by the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) for the purposes of funding research consortiums between two or more public universities; provides that the fund shall consist of appropriations, federal funds, and other proceeds made available to the fund; provides that the funds shall not lapse; provides that there shall be five consortium accounts within the fund that shall each be assigned to a unique research consortium selected by CPE; provides that CPE shall solicit, accept, and review applications from research consortiums between two or more public universities to determine five research consortiums eligible to receive seed funding for a term of five years; creates a review process to determine eligibility for funding through the fund; directs CPE to fill vacancies when a research consortium is no longer eligible to receive funding through the fund; directs CPE to promulgate administrative regulations to administer this section; and directs CPE to select the Kentucky Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Trust as one of the initial five research consortiums by February 1, 2025; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.41)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB1/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb1.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1841615,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relationship with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States.","description":"Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; encourage the establishment of a trade office in Taiwan; express support for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR75/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr75.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1841629,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the achievements of former Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives Bobby Richardson, and encouraging the General Assembly in a future session to establish an honorary highway designation in Barren County in his honor.","description":"Recognize the achievements of former Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives Bobby Richardson; encourage the General Assembly, in a future session, to direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a state highway in Barren County in his honor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR136/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr136.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1841646,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"AN ACT relating to deferred deposit transactions.","description":"Amends KRS 286.9-100 to modify requirements for entering into a deferred deposit transaction; amends KRS 286.9-140 to modify fee that the financial institutions commissioner shall impose for each deferred deposit database transaction; and makes technical amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.38)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB495/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb495.html","sponsor":"Jonathan Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1841662,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"AN ACT relating to patient access to pharmacy benefits.","description":"Amends KRS 18A.2254 to require that the state employee health plan and state agencies comply with certain pharmacy-related insurance laws; creates new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms for pharmacy-related insurance practices, to require that insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and other pharmacy benefits administrators establish reasonably adequate and accessible pharmacy networks, to require the filing of an annual report, to require that the insurance commissioner review pharmacy networks, to provide that information and data acquired by the Department of Insurance be considered proprietary and not subject to disclosure under open records laws, to establish requirements for certain contracts between a pharmacy or pharmacist and an insurer, a pharmacy benefit manager, or any other pharmacy benefits administrator, to establish prohibited conduct and requirements for certain pharmacy-related insurance practices, and to establish a complaint process for insureds, pharmacies, and pharmacists impacted by a violation of certain pharmacy-related insurance laws; creates a new section of Subtitle 99 of KRS Chapter 304 to authorize the insurance commissioner to order reimbursement to persons who incurred a monetary loss as a result of a violation of certain pharmacy-related insurance laws; amends KRS 304.9-053 to require certain filings; amends KRS 304.9-054 to establish requirements for pharmacy benefit manager licensure; amends KRS 304.9-055 to require that the insurance commissioner promulgate certain administrative regulations relating to pharmacy benefit managers; amends KRS 304.14-120 to require that the insurance commissioner review certain health plan filings; amends KRS 304.17A-712 to conform; amends KRS 304.17C-125 to apply certain pharmacy-related insurance laws to limited health service benefit plans, including limited health service contracts; amends KRS 304.38A-115 to apply certain pharmacy-related insurance laws to limited health service organizations; repeals KRS 304.38A-120, relating to assignment of certain benefits under limited health service organization plans, to consolidate provisions; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to require reporting by ambulatory pharmacies to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy; amends KRS 367.828 to establish certain requirements for health discount plans relating to prescription drugs; makes technical corrections to existing statutes throughout; applies various sections to contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; and requires the insurance commissioner and the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to promulgate implementing administrative regulations by certain dates; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 104)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB188/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb188.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1841676,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities.","description":"Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Murray State University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in veterinary medicine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB189/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb189.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1841691,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the life of D. Louis Mitchell Jr.","description":"Commemorate and honor the life of D. Louis Mitchell Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR135/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr135.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1841705,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for their impressive history of community activism and their legacy of brotherhood, and recognizing February 15, 2024, as Omega Psi Phi Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 15, 2024, as Omega Psi Phi Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR134/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr134.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1841721,"bill_number":"SJR132","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Council on Postsecondary Education to conduct a feasibility study on transforming the Hazard Community and Technical College into a four-year, residential university.","description":"Directs the Council on Postsecondary Education to conduct a study on transforming the Hazard Community and Technical College into a four-year, residential university; and requires that the results of the study be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 192)","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR132/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr132.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1841738,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"AN ACT relating to the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity.","description":"Amend KRS 7.200 to establish an attendance threshold for citizen members of the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity; establish reporting requirements for appointments and reappointments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB496/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb496.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1841752,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize April 2024 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR137/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr137.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1841768,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"AN ACT relating to private and at-home private schools.","description":"Amend KRS 158.080 to require any individuals teaching elementary or secondary grades at a private or at-home private school to possess a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB497/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb497.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1841784,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"AN ACT relating to local fiscal administration.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define “qualified local government,” to require that each employee of a qualified local government who has access to federal tax information submit to a criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to require that the fee charged by the Department of Kentucky State Police be no more than the actual cost of processing the background check, and to authorize the Department of Kentucky State Police to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement this section; and amends KRS 68.197 to state that occupational license taxing continues to apply in territory annexed pursuant to KRS 81A.415, but that a city shall remit payments to the county to match the revenue the county received prior to the annexation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 48)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB492/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb492.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1841797,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. on the historic milestone of 113 years of community activism and brotherhood, and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 13, 2024, as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR133/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr133.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1841813,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"AN ACT relating to instructional programs for school-age children and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 199.896 to change the requirements for when instructional programs for school-age children are exempt from all child-care licensure administrative regulations, and to provide that instructional programs for school-age children that offer recreational, educational, sports training, or vacation programs to children under 18 years of age that a child attends outside the presence of his or her parent or legal guardian, shall be exempt from all child-care licensure administrative regulations if certain criteria are met; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB491/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb491.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1841828,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"AN ACT relating to modified weapons.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define \"modified weapon\"; provide that a licensed dealer may not deliver a modified weapon until seven days have elapsed from the date of the purchase application; create new sections of KRS Chapter 527 to provide that a person shall not possess a modified weapon if the person is under 21 years old; provide that no person shall knowingly sell or transfer a modified weapon to a person who is under 21 years old; establish penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB187/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb187.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1842277,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"AN ACT relating to Senate confirmation of appointees.","description":"Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to require Senate confirmation in accordance with KRS 11.160 for all appointments or reappointments made by the Governor to boards, commissions, committees, and councils.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB501/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb501.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1842291,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"AN ACT relating to career and technical education funding, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeals and reenacts KRS 157.069 to define terms, to require the Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) within the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to identify CTE programs or pathways as high cost or general cost, to provide for a funding calculation from general fund appropriations for CTE based 60 percent upon weighted full-time equivalent enrollment and 40 percent upon specified incentives, to provide that state-operated area technology center operating costs be funded by the general fund appropriation to KDE, to allows funds to be used for CTE programming for students in grades 5-8, to disburse 75 percent of administrative operating funds previously designated to state-operated facility administrative costs that were converted to locally operated facilities to the locally operated facility and 25 percent to the CTE innovation and support fund for innovation and support of CTE programs, to create the CTE support fund, to require the office to provide oversight of fund usage by recipients, to require promulgation of necessary administrative regulations by Kentucky Board of Education, to require that program qualification and funding distribution be posted on KDE’s website, to require that local boards of education provide a one-time award to qualifying employees of a converted CTE center based on raises provided for executive branch employees, to require that KDE calculate the amounts of one-time awards, to allow districts to request reimbursement for payment of one-time awards, and to appropriate funds in the amount of $170,000 to the Learning and Results Services budget unit to administer the awards; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 210)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB499/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb499.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1842306,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize March 2024 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR76/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr76.html","sponsor":"Daniel Fister"},
{"bill_id":1842321,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"AN ACT relating to prevailing wage.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to establish a prevailing wage law for all public works projects; amend KRS 12.020, 99.480, 227.487, 151B.015, 337.010, and 337.990 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB508/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb508.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1842333,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"AN ACT relating to career and technical education funding, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 157.069 to define terms; require the Office of Career and Technical Education within the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to identify career and technical education programs or pathways as high cost or general cost; provide for a funding calculation from general fund appropriations for career and technical education based 60% upon weighted full-time equivalents enrollment and 40% upon specified incentives; provide for state-operated area technology center operating costs to be funded by the general fund appropriation to KDE; allow funds to be used for career and technical education programming for students in grades 5-8; disburse 75% of administrative operating funds previously designated to state-operated facility administrative costs that were converted to locally operated facilities to the locally operated facility and 25% to the career and technical education innovation and support fund for innovation and support of career and technical programs; create the career and technical education support fund; require the Office of Career and Technical Education to provide oversight of fund usage by recipients; require promulgation of necessary administrative regulations by Kentucky Board of Education; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB192/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb192.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1842348,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"AN ACT relating to wages and hours.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to provide for certain employment activities to be exempt from minimum wage and overtime wage requirements; specify activities and instances that do not require an employer to pay minimum wage or overtime wage; provide for employer requirements regarding lunch periods; amend KRS 337.010 to change the definitions of \"employee\" and \"agriculture\"; amend KRS 337.385 to specify instances of employer liability for employee causes of action regarding unpaid wages; specify statute of limitations for employee causes of action for unpaid wages; bar punitive damages; amend KRS 337.990 to remove penalties for repealed statutes; repeal KRS 337.050, 337.355, and 337.365; amend KRS 95A.250, 337.020, 337.420, 337.423, 337.425, 337.427, 337.430, and 337.433 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB500/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb500.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1842364,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"AN ACT relating to alcohol and drug counselors.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish requirements for providing alcohol and drug treatment and behavioral health service providers and to require the cabinet to seek federal approval if it determines that such approval is necessary; creates a new section of Chapter 309 to establish criteria for registration as a temporary alcohol and drug peer support specialist; amends KRS 309.080, 309.0805, 309.0813, 309.083, 309.0841, 309.0842, and 309.088 to change references to “associate alcohol and drug counselor I” and “associate alcohol and drug counselor II”; amends KRS 309.081 to make changes to the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors; and amends KRS 309.0831 to change registration requirements for alcohol and drug peer support specialists.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 89)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB505/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb505.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1842378,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance financial standards.","description":"Amends KRS 304.5-140 to limit the definition of “reciprocal jurisdiction” in certain provisions and to except certain provisions to the extent that the provisions conflict with a covered agreement; amends KRS 304.6-134 to modify exemptions from KRS 304.6-143 and 304.6-151; and amends KRS 304.37-020 to allow the commissioner of insurance to establish a timeframe for insurers to report material changes or additions to registrations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 129)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB498/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb498.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1842392,"bill_number":"SJR138","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Homestead Exemption Task Force.","description":"Direct the creation of the Homestead Exemption Task Force to study the expansion of the homestead exemption; outline task force duties and members; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; require the executive branch to assist the task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR138/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr138.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1842409,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; establish requirements for individuals to voluntarily request inclusion on a list that prohibits the purchase or possession of firearms for specified periods and to voluntarily commit their firearms to law enforcement for safe storage or permanent surrender; provide processes for individuals to be removed from the list upon request and to have a surrendered firearm returned; establish confidentiality requirements and the exclusion of list and surrender records from the Open Records Act; establish penalties for noncompliance; require the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop public awareness campaigns to inform the public and health care providers about the voluntary firearms restriction list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB190/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb190.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1842424,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington, D.C.","description":"Declare support for the admission of Washington, D.C., as a state and urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing statehood.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR77/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr77.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1842441,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 10, 2024, as Higher Education Mental Health Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize October 10, 2024, as Higher Education Mental Health Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR78/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr78.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1842455,"bill_number":"HB507","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 redefine \"labor organization\" and delete all other definitions; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904 to allow urban-county governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require membership in the organization as a condition of employment; amend KRS 67C.406 to allow consolidated local governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require membership in the organization as a condition of employment; 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 membership in the organization as a condition of employment; repeal KRS 65.016 and 336.132.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB507/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb507.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1842470,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"AN ACT relating to electronic delivery of health plan communications.","description":"Creates a new section of Subtitle 18 of KRS Chapter 304 to authorize insurers to provide electronic communications to persons covered under an employer-sponsored group health insurance policy, plan, or contract.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.20)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB194/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb194.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1842483,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"AN ACT relating to geoengineering.","description":"Create new sections of Subchapter 1 of KRS Chapter 224 to make findings and declarations regarding the dangers of atmospheric polluting activities and the Commonwealth's authority to prohibit geoengineering; define terms; prohibit geoengineering; require the Department for Environmental Protection to issue a notice to any federal agency that has approved geoengineering activities that those activities cannot be lawfully carried out in the Commonwealth; require the department to prohibit foreign states or international bodies that engage in geoengineering from engaging in any atmospheric activities over the Commonwealth; require the department to publish quarterly notices in newspapers of general circulation and on its website to encourage the public to monitor and report geoengineering activities; allow individuals to submit evidence of geoengineering to the department; require any local or state official to report any information regarding suspected geoengineering activity to the department within 24 hours; require the department to investigate reports of excessive electromagnetic radiation or fields caused by humans; amend KRS 224.99-010 to make knowingly engaging in geoengineering a Class D felony and subject to a civil penalty of not less than $500,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB506/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb506.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1842500,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"AN ACT relating to employment.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms and 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB504/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb504.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1842513,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"AN ACT relating to state benefits for veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 12.245, 12.354, 14A.1-070, 16.040, 40.010, 40.310, 40.650, 42.0146, 148.0211, 158.105, 158.140, 161.048, 164.512, 164.515, 186.041, 186.163, and 186.416 to make certain LGBTQ and qualifying veterans, as defined, eligible for state veterans' benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB503/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb503.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1842528,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Financial Institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 286.1-440 to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to establish a salary schedule for examiners and assistant examiners that is substantially equivalent to salaries paid by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Securities and Exchange Commission, and other federal supervisory agencies of similar jurisdiction; provide that the salary schedule of examiners and assistant examiners is not subject to the limitations of KRS 18A.110 or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder, relating to the establishment or amendment of compensation; provide that the salary schedule for examiners and assistant examiners is not subject to approval by the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet or the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; amend KRS 64.640 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB502/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb502.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1842542,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"AN ACT relating to postsecondary education funding and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 164.092 to define “nontraditional age students,” to remove all references to “minority,” to require that any formula not include race-based metrics or targets, to increase the percentage of public university funding based on student success outcomes produced from 35 percent to 40 percent, to decrease the percentage of public university funding for student credit hours earned from 35 percent to 30 percent, to include in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s student success outcomes weighting for credentials aligned with the economic needs of the state and recognize credentials earned by nontraditional-age students, to require that the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) promulgate an emergency or amended administrative regulation to implement the amended funding formula, to require that the Postsecondary Education Working Group convene during the 2024 Interim for the sole purpose of considering how to define “underrepresented students” for the comprehensive funding model for the public postsecondary education system, to require that the recommendations be reported to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024, and to require that CPE distribute allocable resources based on first-generation college students receiving bachelor’s degrees and low-income students; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 196)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB191/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb191.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1842557,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"AN ACT relating to the Animal Control Advisory Board.","description":"Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 258.117 to reduce the number of board appointees from each nominating organization from two to one; add one member to be selected from a list submitted by Kentucky Animal Action; provide that on the effective date of the Act, the Animal Control Advisory Board shall be dissolved and reconstituted, and that all new members shall be appointed; provide for the staggering of initial appointments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB193/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb193.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1844786,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"AN ACT relating to nuclear energy development.","description":"Creates a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to require that the Cabinet for Economic Development create and implement a financial assistance program to support the nuclear energy ecosystem; provides for the staggering of initial appointments; requires that the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Authority conduct a study to identify the workforce needs to develop and support the nuclear ecosystem and submit its findings to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission on or before December 1, 2024; requires that the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority contract for services to produce a site suitability study to identify the best potential locations for nuclear facility sites in the Commonwealth and report its findings to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission on or before December 1, 2025; requires that the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority contract for services to develop and implement a nuclear marketing and education plan; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority; declares that the mission of the authority is to serve as the nonregulatory, trusted state government agency on nuclear energy issues and to support and facilitate the development of the nuclear energy ecosystem; establishes the membership and responsibilities of the advisory board to govern the authority; requires that the advisory board hire a director of the authority; establishes the purposes of the authority, which are to assist interested communities in understanding advanced nuclear opportunities, provide information to the public, develop the capacity for nuclear energy development in the Commonwealth, seek clarity on early nuclear site permitting, work with energy communities that have hosted nuclear-related or fossil fuel activities to assist in exploring nuclear energy opportunities, strengthen engagement with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, build the organizational capacity to convene a consortium of nuclear stakeholders to share best practices, engage with United States Department of Energy National Laboratories and private companies to develop technologies to reprocess or recycle spent nuclear fuel, and maintain awareness of potential events that could initiate or accelerate the development of new nuclear technologies in the Commonwealth; requires that the authority, with the approval of the advisory board, propose and adopt bylaws for the management and operation of the authority, develop and adopt a strategic plan for carrying out the purposes of the authority, create and update at least once every two years a nuclear energy economic impact analysis, and beginning December 1, 2025, and every December 1 thereafter, submit a report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission; and requires that the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority develop criteria for a nuclear-ready community designation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 169)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB198/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb198.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1844795,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force; outline task force duties; require the task force to submit any recommendations and changes the task force may adopt by December 1, 2024; establish membership; require the task force to meet at least twice per month; require the Legislative Research Commission to provide needed staff and to determine meeting locations; authorize the commission to enter into contracts for consultants to assist the task force in its duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR142/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr142.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1844802,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17, 2024, as Constitution Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize Constitution Day on September 17, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR85/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr85.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1844811,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ohio Valley Wrestling and celebrating the success of the television documentary \"Wrestlers.\"","description":"Recognize and honor Ohio Valley Wrestling and the producers of the Netflix documentary \"Wrestlers.\"","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR143/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr143.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1844819,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force.","description":"Directs the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force; outlines task force duties; requires the task force to submit any recommendations and changes the task force may adopt by December 1, 2024; establishes membership; requires the task force to meet at least twice per month; and requires the Legislative Research Commission to provide needed staff and authorizes the commission to enter into contracts for consultants to assist the task force in its duties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 190)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR81/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr81.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1844827,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"AN ACT relating to conditions of supervision.","description":"Amend KRS 439.340 to allow the Parole Board to order participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of parole; amend KRS 533.030 to allow a court to require participation in a specific violence reduction program as a condition of probation or conditional discharge.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"returned to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB202/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb202.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1844834,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"A RESOLUTION designating February 2024 as American Heart Month in order to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one’s cholesterol.","description":"Designate February 2024 as American Heart Month and to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one’s cholesterol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR80/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr80.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1844842,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and celebration of Glendell Bennett on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"Adjourn in honor and celebration of Glendell Bennett on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR141/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr141.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1844851,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"AN ACT relating to wildlife rehabilitation.","description":"Amend KRS 150.280 to define terms; exempt permit holders from administrative regulations regarding exhibition and display restrictions and release requirements with regard to ambassador animals; exempt volunteers from non-permit-holder restrictions with regard to wildlife rehabilitation; establish wildlife rehabilitation release requirements and exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB197/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb197.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1844859,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"AN ACT relating to land surveyors.","description":"Amend KRS 322.470 to require professional land surveyors to provide seven days' written notice of a survey to the landowner; inform landowner regarding corners that lie on the land or affect its boundaries, and provide a copy of the survey to the landowner without charge upon request; allow landowners to discuss the survey with the professional land surveyor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB511/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb511.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1844866,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"AN ACT relating to school boards and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 160.280 to increase the total annual maximum of per diem and reimbursed expenses from $6,000 to $8,000; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB510/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb510.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1844875,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"AN ACT relating to personal service contracts.","description":"Amends KRS 45A.690, relating to the Government Contract Review Committee, to exclude agreements between the Kentucky Horse Park and judges, officials, and entertainers contracted for events promoted by the Kentucky Horse Park from the definition of “personal service contract.”","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.39)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB512/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb512.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1844882,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION relating to the establishment of a Workforce Innovation Task Force to complete a study of current education and workforce development programs and provide recommendations on how to provide effective workforce development programs to facilitate the training and employment of historically untapped workforce populations in the Commonwealth.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Workforce Innovation Task Force to conduct a review of current education and workforce development programs and provide recommendations on how to provide effective workforce development to facilitate the training and employment of historically untapped workforce populations in the Commonwealth; require the task force to meet at least three times before the submission of its findings and recommendations; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; provide that the Legislative Research Commission has authority to alternatively assign the issues identified by the recommendations to the appropriate committee or subcommittee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR79/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr79.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1844891,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Paul Martin Rose.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Paul Martin Rose.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR144/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr144.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1844900,"bill_number":"SJR140","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Public Service Commission to make all staffing, organizational, and administrative preparations necessary to be ready to discharge its regulatory duties relating to applications for the siting and construction of nuclear energy facilities in the Commonwealth.","description":"Directs the Public Service Commission to make all staffing, organizational, and administrative preparations necessary to be ready to discharge its regulatory duties relating to applications for the siting and construction of nuclear energy facilities, including but not limited to conducting a survey of nuclear regulatory staff in other states, contracting with personnel with expertise in nuclear regulatory matters to be available to assist immediately with any nuclear siting or construction applications that may be filed with the commission, providing for the training of existing staff on nuclear siting and construction issues, amending the administrative regulations promulgated by the commission to require that electric utilities consider all generation resources, including nuclear resources, when developing their triennial integrated resource plans, and reviewing all other administrative regulations promulgated by the commission to ensure that there are no impediments to the effective regulation of nuclear facilities or any obstructions to the development of the nuclear ecosystem in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.29)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR140/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr140.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1844907,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Teacher Red Tape Reduction Task Force.","description":"Establish the Teacher Red Tape Reduction Task Force; establish membership; direct the task force to study and make recommendations to identify outdated, redundant, or unnecessary mandates imposed upon teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR83/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr83.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1844916,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities.","description":"Amend KRS 164.295 to permit a comprehensive university to offer certain research doctoral degree programs upon fulfilling requirements promulgated by the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE); permit a comprehensive university to describe itself as a research university or institution upon fulfilling requirements promulgated by CPE; direct CPE to promulgate administrative regulations establishing those requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB201/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb201.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1844923,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies three years after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB195/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb195.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1844933,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles and making an appropriation.","description":"Amends KRS 138.513 to correct a statutory reference; amends KRS 138.555 and 186A.520 to replace references to the National Automobile Dealers Association valuation manual with references to a vehicle valuation manual adopted by the Department of Revenue; amends sections of KRS 138.660 to 138.7291 to streamline application and tax filing procedures for motor carriers; amends KRS 174.990 and 224-43.350 to conform; amends KRS 186.018 to require that the Transportation Cabinet indefinitely keep driving history records of holders of commercial driver’s license (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits; amends KRS 186.040 to set a reinstatement fee of $40 for a suspended or revoked registration, and to divide the fee evenly between the county clerk and the Transportation Cabinet; amends KRS 186.050 to specify that motor vehicles in excess of 10,000 pounds are commercial vehicles, to set registration fees for these vehicles, and to allow county clerks to retain $1 of the electric vehicle fee assessed under KRS 138.475; amends KRS 186.060 to streamline procedures for application and issuance of registration for vehicles owned or leased by units of government; amends KRS 186.1911 to establish a $5 fee for a replacement vehicle identification number plate; creates a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to require the Transportation Cabinet to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation on identity document activity at each regional licensing office; amends KRS 186.410 to eliminate the stand-alone moped license; amends KRS 186.4122 to prohibit individuals from having more than one operator’s license or personal identification card; amends KRS 186.4123 to make technical corrections; amends KRS 186A.035 to apply the year-round vehicle registration system to motor vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less, to provide exceptions, and to require owners to supply their birth date during registration; amends KRS 186A.120 to allow that a transfer involving a motor vehicle sale from an individual in one county to an individual in a different county be processed by the county clerk of either county; amends KRS 281.720 to exempt vehicles operating on a peer-to-peer certificate from the requirement to display a motor carrier license plate; amends sections of KRS Chapter 281A regarding CDLs to define terms, to change references from “commercial driver’s instruction permit” to “commercial learner’s permit” throughout the chapter, to streamline procedures for application and testing of CDL applicants who are not residents of Kentucky, to specify the need for federally mandated entry-level driver training, to eliminate references to a moped license, to expand the testing exemption for CDL applicants who have military driving experience to include the knowledge test, to establish a lifetime CDL revocation penalty for any individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of human trafficking, and to allow the Transportation Cabinet to adopt Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations in 49 C.F.R. pt. 383; and repeals KRS 174.450, which relates to a license to operate a municipal solid waste transportation vehicle, and KRS 281A.310, which relates to CDLs for nonresidents enrolled in instruction programs; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 123)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB199/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb199.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1844940,"bill_number":"HJR82","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Morris Crain Memorial Bridge in Ballard County.","description":"Designate a bridge on Kentucky Route 358 in Ballard County as the Morris Crain Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR82/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr82.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1844947,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"AN ACT relating to optional retirement benefits for hazardous duty employees participating in the County Employees Retirement System's hybrid cash balance plans.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 78.510 to 78.852 to create an elective alternative benefit program that employers participating in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) may adopt for employees in hazardous positions with a membership date after January 1, 2014, in the hybrid cash balance plan (Tier 3 benefits); provide that, if an employer participating in CERS makes a one-time election to provide an alternative benefit program, those eligible employees in hazardous positions may elect, in lieu of Tier 3 benefits, to participate in the alternative benefit program within one year of attaining or otherwise having 10 or more years in a hazardous position; provide that employees opting into the alternative benefit program who meet the requirements of a career hazardous employee receive Tier 3 benefits up to entering the alternative benefit program and an annual lifetime retirement benefit calculated as 2.25% of final compensation for each year of service in the alternative benefit program for participation between 20 and 25 years or 2.5% of final compensation for each year of service in the alternative benefit program for participation for 25 years or more; require that the annual actuarial valuation conducted by the CERS board include an assessment of the funding levels, unfunded liability, and actuarially required employer contribution rates for the alternative benefit program and require the CERS board to make adjustments to the alternative benefit program if it falls below 90% funded or if the employer contribution rate for the program is projected to exceed 16% of pay; require employers opting into the alternative benefit program to pay any additional actuarial costs to fund the program without any funding from employers who do not participate in the alternative benefit program; limit the alternative benefit program to Tier 3 members in CERS; provide that the General Assembly may alter the alternative program benefits, define terms for purposes of the alternative benefit program; amend KRS 78.5516 to provide that eligible employees who elect to participate in the alternative benefit program shall not contribute or be considered as contributing to the hybrid cash balance plan or receive employer pay credits, but shall receive interest credits based on their accumulated account balance in the hybrid cash balance plan; amend KRS 78.635 to require CERS employers participating in the alternative benefit program to pay an additional employer contribution to fund the program; amend KRS 78.510, 78.640, and 78.784 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB196/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb196.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1844956,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"AN ACT relating to the New State Capitol campus.","description":"Amends KRS 11.027 to create a process for the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to submit plans for approval by the General Assembly prior to the installation or removal of statues, monuments, or objects of art on permanent display in the rotunda of the New State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 183)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB513/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb513.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1844965,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"AN ACT relating to access to the records and meetings of public agencies.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 61.870 to 61.884, the Open Records Act, to require a public agency to furnish an officer, employee, board member, or commission member an agency email account; define terms; allow the governing body of a public agency or its appointing authority to identify, in writing, the names of specific personnel that do not require the use of an agency-furnished email account; allow a public agency to issue an email address through a third-party provider if a public is incapable of issuing an agency-furnished email account; prohibit an employee or a member of a board, commission, or public agency from using an email account other than an agency-furnished or agency-designated email account; provide that an employee or member of a board, commission, or public agency who uses an email account other than an agency-furnished or agency-designated email account is subject to discipline or removal, as appropriate; amend KRS 61.870 to amend the definition of \"public record\"; amend KRS 61.848 to specify that any formal action taken by a public agency that does not comply with KRS 61.840, relating to conditions placed on public attendance at meetings, are voidable by a court of competent jurisdiction; make technical corrections; amend various other sections to conform.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"floor amendments (4) and (5) filed","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB509/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb509.html","sponsor":"John Hodgson"},
{"bill_id":1844973,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB514/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb514.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1844981,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.","description":"Recognize September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR139/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr139.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1844989,"bill_number":"HJR84","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Floyd Watts Memorial Bridge in Breathitt County.","description":"Designate a bridge on Kentucky Route 15 in Breathitt County as the Floyd Watts Memorial Bridge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR84/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr84.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1844997,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB515/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb515.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1845005,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB516/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb516.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1845876,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"AN ACT relating to landlords and tenants.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to establish a civil cause of action for a tenant against a landlord who receives a citation for a violation of a local housing code and does not remedy the violation within 90 days; provide that if the cost of the repair exceeds 12 months' rent, the landlord may refund rent and obtain possession of the property within 30 days; establish procedure for determining cost of repair; specify recoverable damages; establish procedure for maintaining a forcible detainer action during the pendency of the tenant's civil action; require rent due during pendency of civil action to be paid into court; declare a waiver of rights to be unenforceable; provide that the Act may be cited as the Make Our Landlords Diligent (M.O.L.D) Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB526/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb526.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1845889,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"AN ACT relating to early childhood education.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to offer an associate degree program in interdisciplinary early childhood education entrepreneurship; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to establish the Division of Regulated Early Childhood Education within the Office of Inspector General within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish the Division of Early Childhood Education within the Department for Community Based Services within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 164.787 to change the definition of \"eligible program of study\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 199 to create definitions, establish the innovations in early childhood education delivery fund, the foundations for early learning fund, the family early childhood educator provider fund, and the early childhood education provider start up fund; establish the requirements and operations of the funds for the purpose of offering grants to applicants for the purpose of increasing the availability of early childhood education services in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 199.894 to define \"Child Care and Development Fund\" and \"Child Care Assistance Program\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to establish eligibility requirements of the Child Care Assistance Program; amend KRS 199.8983 and 12.020 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Horizons Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB203/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb203.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1845902,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 341.350 to change the number of verifiable work search activities from five to two and the number of applications for employment or interviewing for employment from three to one.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB523/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb523.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1845915,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to qualifications of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to lower the minimum age requirements for members of the General Assembly and the residency requirement for Senators; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB519/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb519.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1845929,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"AN ACT designating the state dog breed.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Treeing Walker Coonhound as the official state dog of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB204/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb204.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1845943,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"AN ACT relating to firearm safety.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to produce and distribute educational materials related to firearm safety, suicide prevention, and conflict resolution; require sellers of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, components of ammunition, firearms accessories, or any combination thereof to display the educational materials; establish civil penalties for failure to display; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to enforce display requirements; require money from of civil penalties to be credited to the Kentucky mental health first aid training fund","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB518/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb518.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1845954,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"AN ACT relating to motorboats and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to exempt federally documented vessels from property taxation; create new sections of KRS Chapter 235 to establish the waterway usage fee and the distribution of revenue generated from the fee; establish the waterway usage fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky lakes and rivers tourism fund; require grants of money from the fund to go to marinas qualifying through an application process; amend KRS 235.990 to establish a penalty for nonpayment of the waterway usage fee; amend KRS 235.999 and 150.160 to distribute the money collected from the penalty; amend KRS 132.020 and 132.200 to make conforming changes; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB521/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb521.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1845968,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Karen W. Briggs.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Karen W. Briggs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR146/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr146.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1845981,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks.","description":"Honor the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR86/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr86.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1845996,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"AN ACT relating to social work.","description":"Amend KRS 335.158 to establish requirements and standards for the provision of social work services via telehealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB525/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb525.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1846009,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.","description":"Amends KRS 6.611 to exclude from the definition of “lobbying” the action of any person whose official responsibilities do not include lobbying, who is not compensated to lobby, and who is an officer, managerial personnel, or employee with specialized knowledge assisting an entity with a direct interest in legislation on a particular issue; amends KRS 6.681 to require that the Legislative Ethics Commission provide a draft of its response to an advisory opinion or notice of its intention not to issue an opinion to a requestor five days prior to the meeting to consider the opinion; amends KRS 6.686 to allow the commission to dismiss an ethics complaint for failure to state a claim of an ethics violation, to require the commission to determine whether there is a reason to believe a person has committed or is about to commit an ethics code violation, to provide that, if the commission finds by a vote of at least five members that there is reason to believe a violation has been or is about to be committed, it shall initiate a preliminary inquiry into the alleged violations, and to provide that if fewer than five members find reason to believe a violation has been or is about to be committed, then it shall dismiss the complaint; and amends KRS 6.744 to allow a legislator to represent a client on adversarial matters related to previously issued licenses or permits, ministerial functions related to licensing and permitting, or matters related to driver licensing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 184)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB517/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb517.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1846022,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2024, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 14, 2024, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR145/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr145.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1846034,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"A RESOLUTION designating March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Designating March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR147/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr147.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1846048,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"AN ACT relating to roofing contractors and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 198B to define terms; establish licensing for roofing contractors under the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; prohibit any persons not licensed under this department from holding himself or herself out as a roofing contractor; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations; authorize the department to issue a license for roofing contractors; establish fee limitations; establish requirements for applicants; authorize the department to implement disciplinary actions; establish a fine for violations; create the roofing contractors fund; amend KRS 367.620 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB527/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb527.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1846063,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"AN ACT relating to the establishment of a grant program to promote investments in Kentucky businesses, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of Subchapter 20 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish the Kentucky Rural Jobs Act of 2024; allow the Cabinet for Economic Development to begin accepting applications from entities seeking approval as a growth fund; allow no more than $50 million of grants to be awarded as state matching capital for investments in growth businesses; establish the rural jobs development fund; appropriate $50 million in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Rural Jobs Development Fund; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Rural Jobs Act of 2024; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB524/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb524.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1846076,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"AN ACT relating to cellular antenna towers.","description":"Amend KRS 100.987 and 278.650 to prohibit the siting of cellular towers capable of fifth generation mobile communication service within 1,640 feet of any residentially zoned area; create a new section of KRS 211.842 to 211.852 to establish a registry for wireless radiation exposure; require cellular antenna tower owners to register annually with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require the cabinet to establish a registry of cellular antenna tower owners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB522/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb522.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1846089,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2024, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"A resolution recognizing February 14, 2024, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR87/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr87.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1846102,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"AN ACT providing maternity leave for public school employees.","description":"Amend KRS 161.155 to provide 20 maternity days to district employees who give birth; establish the terms and conditions for use of maternity days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB205/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb205.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1846113,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"AN ACT relating to destruction of firearms.","description":"Amend KRS 500.090 to allow consolidated local governments to destroy firearms abandoned, confiscated, or forfeited under the Kentucky Penal Code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB520/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb520.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1846782,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance coverage of state property.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS 164A.555 to 164A.630 to permit governing boards of public-supported postsecondary educational institutions to elect to terminate the institution’s coverage through the state fire and tornado insurance fund and obtain coverage from an authorized insurer or through a self-insurance pool, to establish requirements for terminating and resuming coverage through the state fire and tornado insurance fund, to require that institutions that obtain coverage under the section have an annual inspection of each state building and its contents, and to establish requirements for insurance obtained by an institution from an authorized insurer or a self-insurance pool; and amends KRS 164A.575 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 50)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB554/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb554.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1846796,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"AN ACT relating to students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 159 to allow the enrollment of a child on a part-time basis in a school district; establish conditions for the part-time enrollment; amend KRS 158.120 to prohibit a district's nonresident pupil policy from discriminating against any pupil on the basis of residential address, abilities, disability, race, ethnicity, sex, or socioeconomic status; require the policy be posted on the district website; prohibit charging tuition to any child; require a board of education to establish policies for a calculation to determine enrollment capacity; establish requirements for a district's nonresident pupil policy; require districts to report to the Kentucky Department of Education numbers related to nonresident pupils and require the department to publish the reports on the department's website, authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations for nonresident enrollment appeals processes and forms; amend KRS 157.350 and 156.070 to conform.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB210/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb210.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1846810,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"AN ACT relating to public safety.","description":"Amends KRS 65.7631 to extend the 5 percent rate of total monthly revenues deposited into the commercial mobile radio services (CMRS) fund for assisting with the adoption and operation of next-generation statewide 911 initiatives to July 1, 2025, with a 2.5 percent rate after that date, and to extend the 7.5 percent rate of total monthly revenues deposited into the CMRS fund for grants, matching money, or funds relating to 911 services to July 1, 2025, with a 10 percent rate after that date; and amends KRS 241.170 to grant full police powers of peace officers to the city administrator and the administrator’s investigators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 49)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB528/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb528.html","sponsor":"Mark Hart"},
{"bill_id":1846824,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"AN ACT relating to vacancies in office.","description":"Amend KRS 67C.103 to provide that a runoff election shall be held if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the total votes cast and the candidates receiving the two highest number of votes are of separate political parties; provide that the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be elected to fill the vacancy when no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the total votes cast and the candidates receiving the two highest number of votes are of the same political party; provide that a runoff election shall be held 45 days after the special election; provide that a runoff election shall not occur on a weekend or on a recognized holiday under 5 U.S.C. sec. 6103(a).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB545/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb545.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1846839,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"AN ACT relating to ownership fees for hybrid vehicles or hybrid motorcycles and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 138.475 to exclude hybrid vehicles and hybrid motorcycles from the ownership fee paid annually when registering an electric or hybrid vehicle; amend KRS 186.010 and 186.050 to conform; make technical corrections; RETROACTIVE; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB531/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb531.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1846851,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"AN ACT relating to hospital price transparency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to define new terms; require hospitals to disclose prices for certain items and services provided by hospitals; require hospitals to provide descriptions of different services and standard charges of those services; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations, monitor each facility's compliance, and provide administrative penalties; prohibit collective action of debt for noncompliant facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB552/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb552.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1846866,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"AN ACT relating to contraceptives.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; provide rights related to access to contraception; create private right of action; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for contraception; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for long-acting reversible contraception administered during a postpartum hospital stay; amend KRS 164.2871, 205.522, 205.6485, and 18A.225 to require self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary institution to its employees, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, and the state employee health plan to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 446.350 to provide that nothing in the new section on contraceptive coverage shall be construed to violate section; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to apply for a Medicaid waiver to offer family planning services to certain low-income individuals; require the cabinet to report annually; create a new section in KRS Chapter 315 to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; direct that provisions apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB536/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb536.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1846881,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"AN ACT relating to hazardous duty retirement for solid waste management services enforcement officers of a consolidated local government.","description":"Amend KRS 78.5520 to redefine \"hazardous position\" to include solid waste management services enforcement officers employed by a consolidated local government for the purpose of determining benefits of the County Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB542/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb542.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1846895,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Carolyn Marie Davenport Allen.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Carolyn Marie Davenport Allen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR148/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr148.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1846909,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"AN ACT relating to the forensic processing of firearms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require law enforcement agencies to transmit information to national law enforcement databases about firearms collected during criminal investigations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB209/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb209.html","sponsor":"Karen Berg"},
{"bill_id":1846922,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"AN ACT relating to public school buildings.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 162 to define \"single-user toilet facilities\"; require the chief state school officer not approve plans for new school buildings or alterations to school buildings unless the plans provide sufficient single-user toilet facilities; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the required number of single-user toilet facilities in school buildings, with a minimum requirement of one.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB547/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb547.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1846936,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"AN ACT relating to child and maternal fatalities.","description":"Amend KRS 211.684 to permanently establish the state child and maternal fatality review team within the Kentucky Department for Public Health; require the team to review and analyze all child fatalities or near fatalities in the Commonwealth each year that involve a person under the age of eighteen (18) years with a gunshot wound; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB544/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb544.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1846950,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"AN ACT relating to neglect and abuse.","description":"Amend KRS 620.080 to require the Commonwealth to bear the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence in a temporary removal hearing; remove the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a temporary removal hearing; amend KRS 620.090 to provide that the issuance of an order for a temporary removal if the burden of proof is met is permissive and not mandatory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB207/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb207.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1846963,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the qualifications of Representatives.","description":"Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to lower the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 24 years of age to 18 years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB546/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb546.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1846978,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 103.240 to include the payment of working capital expenditures as an allowable use for moneys received from the sale of bonds; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 128)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB533/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb533.html","sponsor":"Amy Neighbors"},
{"bill_id":1846992,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"AN ACT relating to civic education.","description":"Amends KRS 158.141 to require, beginning with the high school freshman class of 2025-2026, either a one-half credit course in civic literacy for graduation, including early graduation, or a score of 70 percent on a 100-question civics test, with local school districts selecting which option to use, to require that school districts submit annual civics testing data to the Kentucky Department of Education and to require that the department report cumulative data to the Legislative Research Commission, to provide a list of required topics to be taught in a civic literacy course, and to require that the Kentucky Board of Education promulgate administrative regulations establishing the academic standards for civic literacy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 122)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB535/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb535.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1847005,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"AN ACT relating to leave from employment.","description":"Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to define terms; 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 private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and failing to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for employer violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB540/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb540.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1847022,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"AN ACT relating to construction of statutes.","description":"Amend KRS 446.080 to establish rules for the construction of statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB555/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb555.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1847036,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"AN ACT relating to sodomy.","description":"Repeal KRS 510.100, relating to sodomy in the fourth degree; amend KRS 194A.380 and 532.031 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB548/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb548.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1847049,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"AN ACT relating to teachers.","description":"Amend KRS 160.160 to authorize local boards of education to establish score requirements on appropriate assessments for applicants to certified position vacancies and adopt necessary policies; amend KRS 161.030 to remove the authority of the Education Professional Standards Board to require successful completion of assessments prior to certification; amend KRS 156.101, 161.048, and 161.053 to conform; repeal KRS 161.1222, relating to a pilot teacher program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB529/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb529.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1847063,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"AN ACT relating to social studies curriculum.","description":"Amend KRS 158.196 to require social studies instruction, materials, and academic standards to include the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the history of the United States and the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB549/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb549.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1847078,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 78th Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments Southern Office.","description":"Commemorate the 78th Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments Southern Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR88/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr88.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1847092,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky rural veterinary student loan repayment program and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establishes the Kentucky Rural Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment Program for an eligible livestock practitioner who engages in veterinary medicine in an underserved rural area or veterinary shortage area for five consecutive years; allows a livestock practitioner in an underserved rural area to practice mixed animal medicine with a minimum of 30 percent work dedicated to livestock; defines “underserved rural area” as a city having a population of less than 25,000 and lying more than 20 miles from a city having a population of more than 50,000; authorizes the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to promulgate administrative regulations; sets forth program eligibility requirements; authorizes the authority to award loan repayment benefits to applicants selected by the Veterinary Student Loan Repayment Selection Committee; establishes compliance requirements; creates the rural veterinary care trust fund; establishes purposes of the fund; and requires a report to the Legislative Research Commission, Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, and Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 161)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB553/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb553.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1847106,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"AN ACT relating to neglect and abuse.","description":"Amend KRS 600.020 to separate the definitions of \"abused child\" and \"neglected child\"; amend the definition of \"physical injury\" to include the requirement that it is likely to cause death or disfigurement or impairment of an organ; amend KRS 620.040 and 620.050 to require that interviews of any party by the cabinet must be recorded and retained for five years; amend KRS 620.072 to remove \"neglect\"; amend KRS 625.090 to remove \"neglect\" as a basis for a termination of parental rights; amend various KRS sections to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB208/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb208.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1847120,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"AN ACT relating to best interests of a child.","description":"Amend KRS 620.023 to add additional criteria that the court may consider in determining the best interests of a child; prohibit court from considering the socioeconomic status of a parent or caretaker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB206/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb206.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1847133,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"AN ACT relating to bereavement leave.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms; require all employers to grant an employee at least 10 days bereavement leave, with a minimum of three days paid, following the death, miscarriage, or stillbirth of a child, or death of a dependent or other immediate family member; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a penalty for violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to define terms; provide state employees at least 10 days bereavement leave, with a minimum of three days paid, following the death, miscarriage, or stillbirth of a child, or death of a dependent or other immediate family member; amend KRS 18A.110 to require the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate related administrative regulations; provide that the Act may be cited as the Bereavement Leave Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB537/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb537.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1847148,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"AN ACT relating to pregnancy resource centers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define \"pregnancy resource center\"; require pregnancy resource centers to be licensed; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish licensure standards for pregnancy resource centers; provide that operation or advertisement of a pregnancy resource center without a license is a Class A misdemeanor; provide that a pregnancy resource center's or health care provider's liability is neither limited nor expanded by the licensure requirement; and amend KRS 216B.990 to establish penalties for violations by pregnancy resource centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB538/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb538.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1847161,"bill_number":"HB539","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, for internal transfers, 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB539/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb539.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1847176,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"AN ACT relating to drug disposal.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define \"drug disposal method\"; require the Kentucky Medicaid program to provide payment to a pharmacist or practitioner for the cost of a drug disposal method that the pharmacist or practitioner distributed upon dispensing a controlled substance that contains any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of an opioid, benzodiazepine, barbiturate, codeine, or amphetamine at no cost to a Medicaid recipient; amend KRS 218A.170 to require the Kentucky Medicaid program to provide payment for the cost of a drug disposal method; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval as necessary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB543/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb543.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1847191,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"AN ACT relating to addiction treatment.","description":"Amends KRS 205.536 to prohibit the Department for Medicaid Services or a Medicaid managed care organization from requiring or using certain utilization reviews for prescription drugs that contains an opioid antagonist; and amends KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit insurers from requiring or using certain utilization reviews for prescriptions that contain an opioid antagonist, and to provide that the prohibition applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed after January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 155)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB534/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb534.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1847203,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"AN ACT relating to special purpose government entities.","description":"Amend KRS 65A.030 to provide that special purpose governmental entities with less than $25,000 in annual receipts or expenditures are only required to provide a yearly financial statement; make special purpose governmental entities with annual receipts or expenditures equal to or greater than $25,000 but less than $100,000 subject to attestation of engagement once every four years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB532/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb532.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1847218,"bill_number":"SJR149","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consultation on best management practices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to entities that discharge directly or indirectly into Kentucky's waterways.","description":"Directs the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consult on the best management practice for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with entities that discharge into the waters of the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 105)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR149/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr149.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1847232,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"AN ACT relating to early childhood programs.","description":"Amend KRS 199.894 to define \"Child Care and Development Fund\" and \"Child Care Assistance Program\"; create a new section of KRS 199.892 to 199.896 to define additional eligibility requirements in the Child Care Assistance Program; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate regulations for implementation; amend KRS 157.3175 to define \"at risk of educational failure\" to include three and four-year old children experiencing any of the listed circumstances; require that children will be identified for preschool based on their risk of educational failure rather than free lunch eligibility; specify that eligible school districts shall receive funding for three and four-year old children identified as at risk of educational failure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB550/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb550.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1847246,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"AN ACT relating to cold cases.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow law enforcement agencies to contract with retired peace officers to assist with homicide cold cases.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 63)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB551/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb551.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1847260,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"AN ACT relating to employment.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010 to remove exemptions in definition of employee for agricultural workers and domestic service workers; amend KRS 342.630 to indicate that agricultural employers are subject to KRS Chapter 342; amend KRS 342.650 to remove exemptions for domestic service employees and agricultural employees from coverage under KRS Chapter 342; amend other statutes to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB541/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb541.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1847273,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid managed care organizations.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-515 to require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to examine and review each Medicaid managed care organization's compliance with network access requirements at the same frequency and in the same manner as any other managed care organization; require findings to be reported to the Department for Medicaid Services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-14","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-14","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB530/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb530.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1848079,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"AN ACT relating to a provisional license to practice medicine.","description":"Amend KRS 311.571 to allow and add requirements for a physician licensed to practice medicine in another country to obtain a provisional license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth; add requirements for a provisional license to convert to a regular license; add conditions for the Board of Medical Licensure to revoke a provisional license.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB574/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb574.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1848084,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 26 to March 3, 2024, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 26 to March 3, 2024, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR89/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr89.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1848090,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"AN ACT relating to a tax credit for qualified education expenses.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable tax credit for a dependent's qualified education expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year, not to exceed $150 per dependent; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB564/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb564.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1848095,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"AN ACT relating to emergency shelters.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 67 to require county governments to operate at least one emergency shelter for persons experiencing homelessness or to otherwise contract with an operator of an emergency shelter; require an adequate number of beds in the emergency shelter; require the emergency shelter to conform to applicable federal and state law; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to provide standards for emergency shelters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB570/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb570.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1848103,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"AN ACT relating to dietitians.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian License Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements for states that wish to participate in the compact; recognize a licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures; establish a severability clause.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB557/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb557.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1848110,"bill_number":"HB566","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 automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights five years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB566/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb566.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1848115,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"AN ACT relating to the civics test required for high school graduation.","description":"Amend KRS 158.141 to require school districts to report civics test data to the Kentucky Department of Education annually; require KDE to publicly post a report on the data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB213/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb213.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1848120,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in loving memory and honor of Colonel Eric L. Nelson.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Colonel Eric L. Nelson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR150/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr150.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1848129,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"AN ACT relating to parental rights.","description":"Amend KRS 620.050 to require that upon initial contact with a family, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services must advise a parent of his or her rights both orally and in writing; outline those rights; provide an exception to the requirement that the parent be advised immediately upon initial contact if there are exigent circumstances; amend KRS 620.055 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB560/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb560.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1848135,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"AN ACT relating to teachers.","description":"Amend KRS 161.030 to remove the authority of the Education Professional Standards Board to require successful completion of assessments prior to certification; amend KRS 156.101, 161.048, and 161.053 to conform; repeal KRS 161.1222, relating to a pilot teacher program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB567/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb567.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1848141,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"AN ACT relating to teacher professional development.","description":"Amend KRS 156.095 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to create a professional development training schedule for certified personnel; require each local district to implement the schedule; require an additional day to be added to the school calendar if required training cannot be completed in a single calendar day; require school districts to submit a report to the department on the status of professional development training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB571/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb571.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1848147,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"AN ACT relating to public water and wastewater systems, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms, to create a forbearance period of three years for a utility acquiring a public water or wastewater system with existing violations, to require the acquiring utility to correct past violations during the forbearance period, to defer fines and penalties during the forbearance period, to prioritize funding from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) for projects where the acquiring utility is making improvements to the acquired system, to allow for a waiver of accrued fines and penalties if all deficiencies have been corrected and the public water or wastewater system has been sold to the acquiring utility or if the utility adopts a management and operations agreement handled by a well-operated utility, to require the acquiring utility to make records available to ensure compliance after the expiration of the forbearance period, to allow the Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Public Service Commission to waive fines and penalties, collect fines and penalties, or grant a discretionary extension of the forbearance period not to exceed six months, and to prohibit an acquired water or wastewater system to which a forbearance period applied from being eligible for any additional forbearance periods; creates new sections of KRS Chapter 224A to define terms, to establish the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems Program under the KIA to provide for a funding application and evaluation process for eligible public water and wastewater systems to seek funds from the General Assembly, to require the KIA to make applications available under the program, verify eligibility of proposed recipients, award funding as directed by the General Assembly, enforce compliance with funding conditions, and report quarterly to the General Assembly on the status of all funding awarded under the program, to allow the KIA board to contract or consult with third-party consultants, state agencies, or special purpose governmental entities in discharging its duties, to require that finalized funding applications be made available to the public, to allow eligible public water and wastewater systems to submit applications for regional projects, to provide for forfeiture and repayment of awarded funds, to require that the KIA board evaluate applications according to specified criteria and submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission containing the evaluations and scores of the proposed funding recipients and proposals for the structure of the funding to be awarded, to establish the Kentucky water and wastewater assistance for troubled or economically restrained systems fund, to provide that all moneys in the fund shall be allocated by the General Assembly for eligible projects, to provide that funding may be awarded in the form of grants, loans, no-interest loans, or forgivable loans, to require that interest rates for loans be set in the same manner as the interest rates for loans from the federally assisted wastewater and water supply resolving funds, except that the interest rates shall be one-half percent lower and shall not be below zero percent, to allow the authority to use up to one-half percent of the moneys deposited into the fund for administrative costs, to establish the emergency Kentucky water and wastewater assistance for troubled or economically restrained systems fund, to provide that moneys from the fund be dedicated for capital and non-capital expenses relating solely to restoring or avoiding imminent interruption of utility service provided by a public water or wastewater system after a statewide or local emergency has been declared, to allow the authority to require that a corrective action plan be submitted with a funding application, and to require that interest rates for loans be set in the same manner as the interest rates for loans from the federally assisted wastewater and water supply resolving funds; and amends KRS 224A.316 to require that the KIA prioritize funding for a utility acquiring a public water or wastewater system for the correction of deficiencies in the system identified in state and federal violations during the forbearance period; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 185)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB563/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb563.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1848153,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for educators.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to define \"educator\" and set out when psychological injuries are valid workers' compensation claims for educators when no physical injury exists; amend KRS 342.0011 to clarify definition of \"injury\" to include certain psychological injuries experienced by educators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB568/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb568.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1848161,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"AN ACT relating to dietitians.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian License Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements for states that wish to participate in the compact; recognize a licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures; establish a severability clause.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB562/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb562.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1848166,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.26-050 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB558/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb558.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1848171,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.10-020 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB559/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb559.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1848180,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in recognition and celebration of the artistic talents and achievements of Minnie Adkins, one of the best-known woodcarving artists in Kentucky, on her 90th birthday.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in recognition and celebration of Minnie Adkins' 90th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR152/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr152.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1848186,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"AN ACT relating to Black History Season.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate January 15 to April 4 of each year as Black History Season; require the Governor to proclaim Black History Season and to encourage Kentuckians to acknowledge its significance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB573/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb573.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1848193,"bill_number":"HJR90","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to study the environmental impact of the use of road salt on Kentucky highways and the costs and benefits of using salt alternatives.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to conduct a study on the environmental impact of road salt and the feasibility of alternative deicing methods; require the results of the study to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR90/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr90.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1848198,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"AN ACT relating to wages.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010 to change the definition of \"employee\" and to add the definition of \"worker with a disability\"; amend KRS 337.275 to require all employers to pay all employees, including workers with a disability, a minimum wage and increase the state minimum wage over the next three years to no less than 100 percent of the municipality, county, or state minimum wage or the prevailing wage as defined in 29 C.F.R. sec. 1.2; amend KRS 337.295 to remove learners, apprentices, workers with a disability, sheltered workshop employees, and students from regulations issued by the commissioner for the Department of Workplace Standards; amend KRS 205.5605 to exclude referrals to sheltered workshop employment from the definition of \"covered services and supports\" as of July 1, 2027; amend KRS 154.22-040 to conform; establish that the Act may be cited as the Employees with Disabilities Equal Pay Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB576/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb576.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1848205,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"AN ACT relating to child care.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to define terms, to establish operations and requirements of a Certified Child Care Community Designation Program to be administered by the Cabinet for Economic Development for the purpose of creating new opportunities for local governments to help increase the supply of child care and early childhood education services in their communities through voluntary actions related to zoning reform and programming at the local level, and to require annual reporting to the General Assembly related to the operation of the program; amends KRS 199.881 to remove the pilot program designation of the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership; amends KRS 199.887 to establish new requirements for an employee and a child care provider who receives child care assistance from his or her employer; amends KRS 199.888 to establish a new requirement of the cabinet to develop and implement strategies and programs to promote awareness of the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership; and establishes a new requirement in KRS Chapter 199 to require the cabinet to submit by December 1, 2024, a draft standardized application for certification and draft instructions for the Certified Child Care Communities Designation Program to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 88)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB561/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb561.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1848211,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 247 to define terms, prohibit a nonresident alien, foreign business, foreign agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the government of any proscribed country referenced in 22 C.F.R. sec. 126.1 from the purchase, lease, or acquisition of agricultural land in Kentucky or participation in programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Development Board, and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation; allow an existing foreign-owned business to purchase adjacent agricultural land to expand the operations of the business; exempt foreign ownership or leasing of up to 350 acres for research purposes; establish the Kentucky Foreign Investment Review Board to review applications for appeal for those on the prohibited countries list wishing to purchase, lease, or acquire agricultural land, set forth requirements of the board to approve or deny an application for appeal, establish a process for an application for appeal, authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations; allow an applicant who is denied an appeal to purchase agricultural land to appeal the final decision in Circuit Court; require a county clerk to record an affidavit on any deed that conveys agricultural land and report the affidavit recordings monthly to the Kentucky Foreign Investment Review Board, require the Kentucky Foreign Investment Review Board to report to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States each month; set forth requirements to divest land that has been purchased, leased, or denied without approval of the Kentucky Foreign Investment Review Board, and direct the distribution of sale proceeds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB575/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb575.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1848217,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"AN ACT relating to tax incentives for support provided to victims of domestic violence.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an income tax credit for qualified contributions made to a domestic violence shelter or rape crisis center in this state; amend KRS 141.019 and 141.039 to disallow the deduction for charitable contributions if the income tax credit is claimed; create new sections of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an income tax credit for a taxpayer that rents a residential unit to a protected tenant; allow an income tax credit for the conversion of condemned property into a domestic violence shelter; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credits; and amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the tax credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB214/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb214.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1848224,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"AN ACT relating to continuing education for medical professionals.","description":"Amend KRS 314.073 to require nurses whose primary scope of practice focuses on patients 50 years of age or older to complete continuing education courses on treating Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia; amend KRS 311.844 to require physician assistants whose primary scope of practice focuses on patients 50 years of age or older to complete continuing education courses on treating Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB211/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb211.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1848231,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"AN ACT relating to criminal history.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish an automatic expungement process for specific eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions; allow the Commonwealth's and county attorney to object and halt the automatic expungement of certain offenses; amend KRS 431.074 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to establish a searchable portal to allow a person to determine if his or her conviction has been expunged; amend KRS 27A.300 to provide that the centralized criminal history record information system administered pursuant to KRS 27A.310 to 27A.440 is the official record of criminal proceedings; create new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action against criminal history providers who do not comply with an expungement order; provide that the Act may be cited as the Clean State Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"returned to Judiciary (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB569/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb569.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1848236,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 78th Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments Southern Office.","description":"Commemorate the 78th Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments Southern Office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR151/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr151.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1848243,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"AN ACT relating to information technology.","description":"Amend KRS 43.032 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB572/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb572.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1848249,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for injectable epinephrine devices.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to cover injectable epinephrine devices for persons 18 years of age or younger; provide that the coverage shall not be subject to cost-sharing requirements; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485,164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer group health plans offered by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the 18-and-under injectable epinephrine device coverage requirement; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB556/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb556.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1848257,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"AN ACT relating to waste management districts.","description":"Amend KRS 109.115 to allow a director on a waste management district board to serve until his or her successor is appointed, not to exceed 60 days after the expiration of his or her term; require that the board director's position be vacated after the 60 day period; provide that the requirements of the Act apply to current directors on waste management district boards; RETROACTIVE.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB565/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb565.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1848262,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"AN ACT relating to property valuation administrators, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 132.590 to find and determine that property valuations administrators are officers whose jurisdiction and duties are coextensive to that of the state within the meaning of Section 246 of the Constitution; update the salary schedule; prohibit PVAs' salaries from exceeding that in the Constitution; provide that certain PVAs who did not receive an eight percent raise and who are still in office shall receive a lump-sum payment of eight percent of the sum they received for the time between the effective date of the Act and July 1, 2022.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB577/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb577.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1848267,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"AN ACT relating to education technology.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to prohibit a school district from entering into an agreement with providers of digital instruction services that allows the provider to collect, share, or use data not directly related to the function of the service; amend KRS 158.060 to establish limits to student screen time during the instructional day, regardless of instructional model.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB212/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb212.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1848271,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.","description":"Creates a new section of Subchapter 20 of KRS Chapter 224 to prohibit the Transportation Cabinet or any other state agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth from adopting or enforcing emissions standards on new motor vehicles that are identical to the standards established by the State of California pursuant to the Clean Air Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-07","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 114)","last_action_date":"2024-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB215/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb215.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1848761,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 116.112 to allow the Secretary of State to enter into agreements on behalf of the State Board of Elections to further voter list maintenance practices, and to require that a voter confirm that his or her residence has changed; amends KRS 117.035 to provide that appointed members of a county board of elections shall serve four-year terms that expire June 30 of the year following a presidential election, to provide that a member of the county board of elections appointed by the State Board of Elections may be removed for just cause, and to increase the amount of compensation for members of the county board of elections to not less than $50 for each day the board meets; amends KRS 117.065 to require that the county board of elections establish the voting place for each precinct not later than January 15 of each year, and to allow the county board of elections to designate certain buildings as voting places on election day and early voting days; amends KRS 117.066 to require that petitions to consolidate precincts be submitted at least 120 days before a primary election and to provide that beginning on January 1, 2025, the approved petitions shall apply for the entire year; amends KRS 117.076 to remove language requiring a sworn statement to vote by excused in-person absentee voting for voters in the last trimester of pregnancy, to allow any person prevented from voting in person at the polls on election day and from casting a no-excuse in-person absentee ballot because of absence from his or her county of residence to cast an excused in-person absentee ballot, and to require that tallies or counts of in-person absentee ballots, or any partial results, be transmitted or publicized only to the county board of elections until a certain time; amends KRS 117.085 to require that jail staff allow incarcerated voters to receive assistance from the county clerk to request an absentee ballot, to require that mail-in absentee ballots be mailed to a student’s residence or current address at the educational institution where the student is enrolled, to require that mail-in absentee ballots for persons incarcerated in jail who have been charged with but not convicted of a crime be sent to the correctional facility where the person is in custody, to allow voters who are receiving inpatient or residential medical treatment to receive a mail-in absentee ballot at the facility where they are receiving treatment, and to allow certain voters who have left an address to request a second ballot and require the county clerk to cancel the first absentee ballot; amends KRS 117.086 to make technical corrections; amends KRS 117.0861 to allow a caregiver or employee of a caregiving facility, or an employee of a jail, to handle mail-in absentee ballots if ordinarily engaged in mail delivery, as long as the ballot remains private to the voter; amends KRS 117.265 to prohibit any candidate who is disqualified in a primary from running for the same office in the regular election; amends KRS 117.275 to require that the copy of the precinct-by-precinct summary of tabulation showing the results from each precinct include votes cast during all absentee voting; amends KRS 117.295 to allow the county clerk to dispose of video surveillance of voting equipment after 60 days, or upon compliance with the Kentucky Open Records Act or the completion of an investigation or pending litigation; amends KRS 117.389 to remove the 30-day restriction for county clerks to have automatic tabulating equipment tested; amends KRS 117.900 to allow county boards of election to implement annual prize contests for students and teachers and to prescribe guidelines for these contests; amends KRS 117A.070 to inform voters who have applied for a military-overseas ballot of their ability to use a federal write-in absentee ballot; amends KRS 118.125 to remove the requirement that a candidate’s precinct be listed on his or her notification and declaration oath; amends KRS 118.215 to move the candidate certification date to the third Monday after the filing deadline for the primary; amends KRS 118.225 to require that the ballot position for all statewide office candidates or slates of candidates be determined by lot for each congressional district; amends KRS 118.345 to prohibit any candidate who is disqualified in a primary from running for the same office in the regular election; amends KRS 118.415 to remove references to participation by the Attorney General in the formation of a ballot question for a proposed constitutional amendment; amends KRS 118.445 to allow the Secretary of State to publicly designate the location where presidential electors shall convene on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December after their election; amends KRS 118.740 to require that copies of certain proclamations or writs of election be forwarded by mail to the sheriff of a county at least 63 days before an election and that the sheriff shall give notice at least 56 days before the day of an election; amends KRS 118.770 to require that certain certificates of nomination be filed at least 56 days before an election; amends KRS 118A.060 to require that names of judicial candidates be printed on the ballot in accordance with the requirements in KRS 118.129; amends KRS 118A.090 to conform; amends KRS 118A.100 to remove language to provide that this chapter applies to a vacancy in office; amends KRS 119.005 to define “election administration information system”; amends KRS 119.115 to make it a Class D felony to tamper or attempt to tamper with, disarrange, deface, impair, injure, or destroy an e-poll book or election administration information system; amends KRS 160.190 to require that candidates for school board vacancies file nominating petitions not later than the second Tuesday in August preceding the regular election, and file declarations of intent in accordance with KRS 117.265; and requires the State Board of Elections to reappoint appointed members of the county boards of elections whose terms expire on June 30, 2024, for a term of one year to expire on June, 20, 2025; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-27","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 224)","last_action_date":"2024-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB580/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb580.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1848766,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"AN ACT relating to environmental emergencies.","description":"Amends KRS 224.1-401 to require that the chief executive officers of all forms of local government and mayors receive notification of a declaration of an environmental emergency in their jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 60)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB583/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb583.html","sponsor":"William Lawrence"},
{"bill_id":1848772,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"AN ACT relating to ownership fees for hybrid vehicles.","description":"Amend KRS 138.475 to exclude hybrid vehicles from the ownership fee paid annually when registering an electric or hybrid vehicle; amend KRS 186.010 and 186.050 to conform; make technical corrections; apply to registrations of vehicles completed on or after August 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB582/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb582.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1848777,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the State Capitol.","description":"Recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the State Capitol on March 14, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR154/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr154.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1848783,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"AN ACT relating to network participation by medical laboratories.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-270 to include medical laboratories in the definition of \"provider\"; amend KRS 205.522 to require the state Medicaid program to comply with any willing provider law; make technical amendments; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to obtain any necessary waiver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB219/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb219.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1848790,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"AN ACT relating to special license plates.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to create an EMS special license plate; limit eligibility to certain licensed EMS personnel or retirees with 20 years of service; specify that the EMS plate requires no minimum number of applications prior to production; amend KRS 186.162 to establish the fees for the EMS special license plate; amend KRS 186.166 to update the list of special license plates to be perpetually produced; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB585/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb585.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1848795,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"AN ACT relating to eminent domain.","description":"Amend KRS 416.550 to require that before a condemnor exercises the right of eminent domain with regard to private property, the condemnor shall engage in good faith negotiations with the property owner, seek written consent from the property owner to make an audio or video recording of the good faith negotiations and to submit the recording to the Attorney General, refrain from making any materially false or misleading statements, and not enter into any legally binding agreement with the property owner until a survey of the property has been completed at the expense of the condemnor; provide that the recording of negotiations are subject to public inspection under the Kentucky Open Records Act; amend KRS 416.570 to require a condemnor to include with the verified petition, that it must file with the Circuit Court of jurisdiction, an affirmation that the condemnor has complied with the requirements of this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB579/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb579.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1848800,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of 2023-2024 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Joseph Hammond.","description":"Adjourning the Senate in honor of 2023-2024 Kentucky Optometric Association President, Dr. Joseph Hammond.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR153/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr153.html","sponsor":"Mike Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1848806,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB584/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb584.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1848812,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.001 to define \"prevailing time\"; amend KRS 117.087 to require the processing, review, and counting of absentee ballots begin at 8 a.m. on the day of any primary, regular election, or special election day and prohibit sharing election results with any person until 6 p.m. prevailing time; amend KRS 117.076 and 117.275 to prohibit sharing election results with any person until 6 p.m. prevailing time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB216/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb216.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1848816,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"AN ACT relating to retail filling stations.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to define “retail filling station” and “electric vehicle charging station”; prohibits local governments from using the zoning process or adopting any measure to prohibit or restrict the ability of a retail filling station from locating in areas in which similar businesses may locate, to discriminate against the use or location of a retail filling station, or to treat retail filling stations differently from electric vehicle charging stations; and allows restrictions on retail filling stations, provided they are similar to those for other businesses, do not prohibit their operation, and are not in conflict with state or federal law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 186)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB581/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb581.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1848823,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"AN ACT relating to geoengineering.","description":"Create new sections of Subchapter 1 of KRS Chapter 224 to make findings and declarations regarding the dangers of atmospheric polluting activities and the Commonwealth's authority to prohibit geoengineering; define terms; prohibit geoengineering; require the Department for Environmental Protection to issue a notice to any federal agency that has approved geoengineering activities that those activities cannot be lawfully carried out in the Commonwealth; require the department to prohibit foreign states or international bodies that engage in geoengineering from engaging in any atmospheric activities over the Commonwealth; require the department to publish quarterly notices in newspapers of general circulation and on its website to encourage the public to monitor and report geoengineering activities; allow individuals to submit evidence of geoengineering to the department; require any local or state official to report any information regarding suspected geoengineering activity to the department within 24 hours; require the department to investigate reports of excessive electromagnetic radiation or fields caused by humans; amend KRS 224.99-010 to make knowingly engaging in geoengineering a Class D felony and subject to a civil penalty of not less than $500,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB217/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb217.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1848829,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"AN ACT relating to data privacy.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit the furnishing of a person's information by a consumer reporting agency to a third party under certain circumstances without the person's consent; provide for enforcement by the Attorney General and a private right of action; establish penalties; authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to effectuate enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB578/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb578.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1848833,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"AN ACT relating to criminal history.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish an automatic expungement process for specific eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions; allow the Commonwealth's and county attorney to object and halt the automatic expungement of certain offenses; amend KRS 431.074 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to establish a searchable portal to allow a person to determine if his or her conviction has been expunged; amend KRS 27A.300 to provide that the centralized criminal history record information system administered pursuant to KRS 27A.310 to 27A.440 is the official record of criminal proceedings; create new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action against criminal history providers who do not comply with an expungement order; provide that the Act may be cited as the Clean State Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB218/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb218.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1850992,"bill_number":"SJR164","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Jim and Mary Jo Sharpe Memorial Bridge in Pulaski County.","description":"Designate the Jim and Mary Jo Sharpe Memorial Bridge in Pulaski County and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR164/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr164.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1850996,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"AN ACT relating to municipal utilities.","description":"Amends KRS 42.747 to replace the member serving on the Blockchain Technology Working Group representing the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association with a member representing municipal utilities and designated by the Kentucky League of Cities; amends KRS 96.780 to increase from $20,000 to $40,000 the maximum that a superintendent employed by an electric plant board contracting with the Tennessee Valley Authority may spend on behalf of the board without board approval; and amends KRS 224A.030 to replace the member serving on the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority board representing the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association with a member representing a municipal utility that provides water and wastewater services and is designated by the Kentucky League of Cities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-03-29","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.19)","last_action_date":"2024-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB229/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb229.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1851001,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"AN ACT relating to solar energy.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 96 to define terms; prohibit any utility operating under the chapter from constructing a facility that generates electricity using solar energy if constructing the facility would result in more than one percent of the total land area of any county where the proposed construction is to be located being occupied by solar electric generating facilities; amend KRS 278.020 to prohibit the Public Service Commission from granting an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a facility that uses solar energy to produce electricity if constructing the facility would result in more than one percent of the total land area of any county where the proposed construction is to be located being occupied by solar electric generating facilities; define terms; amend KRS 278.706 to require that as part of its construction certificate application to the siting board, a merchant electric generating facility owner shall certify that no portion of the proposed construction site will be located on land that was acquired through eminent domain and that the proposed site would not result in more than one percent of the total land area of any county where the proposed construction is to be located being occupied by solar electric generating facilities; define terms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 416 to prohibit the construction of any facility that generates electricity using solar energy on any land that was acquired by eminent domain; amend KRS 416.570 to require that as part of the verified petition required to be filed prior to an exercise of eminent domain, a condemnor shall certify that the proposed condemnation will not violate the prohibition on constructing solar electric generating facilities on condemned land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB233/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb233.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1851007,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 162.060 to establish that local boards of education shall submit all plans for new public school buildings or additions or alterations of old buildings to the chief state school officer, but prohibit the Kentucky Department of Education from requiring prior approval of the district's plans; amend KRS 156.160 to provide for the approval and appeal process for a district's purchase or disposal of real property; amend KRS 157.420 conform; establish the requirements for a district facilities plan; amend KRS 157.440, 157.615, 157.620, 157.621, 157.622, 158.814, and 160.105 to conform; amend KRS 160.160 to allow use of estimates of the cost of a project by licensed architects or engineers for establishing the financing; remove the requirement for a district to obtain prior approval from the department for a mortgage or lien on a school building or for leasing a building; amend KRS 158.102 to remove minimum requirements for a school librarian; amend KRS 199.882 to include an employer directly paying for the child-care facilities and facility maintenance on behalf of a child-care provider in the definition of \"contribution\"; allow for the renewal of an emergency teaching certificate for the 2024-2025 school year; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"floor amendment (1) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB232/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb232.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1851013,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"AN ACT relating to terms of imprisonment.","description":"Amend KRS 532.110 to allow the aggregate of consecutive indeterminate terms to exceed the longest extended term authorized by KRS 532.080 where a person convicted of a felony is convicted of or enters a guilty plea to an additional felony committed while on parole, probation, shock probation, or conditional discharge, or where the person is convicted of or enters a guilty plea to an offense committed while awaiting trial for another offense.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 127)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB619/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb619.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1851019,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Ray William \"Roy\" Moffit Sr.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Ray Williams \"Roy\" Moffit Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR157/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr157.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1851024,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.160 to use gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB613/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb613.html","sponsor":"Kevin Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1851030,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Deborah Parrish Gilpin.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Deborah Parrish Gilpin.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR158/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr158.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1851035,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"AN ACT relating to cultivated meat.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215, the Kentucky Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, to define \"cultivated meat\"; prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of cultivated meat; establish penalties; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to take necessary action to stop the sale of food it finds to contain cultivated meat; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB597/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb597.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1851041,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"AN ACT relating to appropriations providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"The Transportation Cabinet Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, Funds Transfer; details Part IV, Transportation Cabinet Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 180)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB265/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb265.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1851047,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.160 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB615/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb615.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1851054,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"AN ACT relating to child-care centers.","description":"Amend KRS 199.896 to establish licensure requirements for child-care centers; amend KRS 199.8962 to establish operational standards for child-care centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB236/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb236.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1851059,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kenneth Ray Haggard.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kenneth Ray Haggard.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR159/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr159.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1851064,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"AN ACT relating to road projects and declaring an emergency.","description":"Sets out the 2024-2026 Biennial Highway Construction Plan; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 153)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB266/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb266.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1851070,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB593/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb593.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1851076,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB225/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb225.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1851081,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"AN ACT relating to annexation.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS 65.210 to 65.300 to make interlocal agreements concerning the sharing of occupational or insurance premium tax revenue between a city and a county terminable only with the consent of both parties; amends KRS 65.250 to conform; creates new sections of KRS Chapter 81A to allow a county subject to occupational tax crediting to have standing to challenge a proposed annexation, to require cities that annex territory in counties subject to occupational tax crediting to remit payments to a county or negotiate with a county for investment in a project associated with the annexation in certain circumstances, to require a city that has conducted an annexation that would be subject to the Act to submit information regarding the annexation to the Department for Local Government, to allow counties to establish designated county industrial districts, to define terms, to prohibit annexation by a city of territory within a district without consent of the county, to provide a method to establish a new district or dissolve an existing district, to require certain uses within a district, to set a maximum number and size of districts within a county, and to provide landowners and cities with standing to bring suit against a county concerning a district; amends KRS 81A.412 to require that a city located in a county subject to occupational tax crediting provide written notice to the county in the case of a voluntary annexation; and amends KRS 81A.420 to require that a city provide written notice to a county of annexation, and to eliminate the election in opposition to annexation but allow a petition to defeat annexation proposal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 158)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB596/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb596.html","sponsor":"Jonathan Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1851087,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"AN ACT relating to affordable and reliable utility service.","description":"Amend KRS 278.030 to require utilities to furnish affordable and reliable utility service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB607/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb607.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1851095,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"AN ACT relating to public protection.","description":"Amend KRS 75.160 , relating to fire chiefs, to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB608/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb608.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1851100,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support passage of the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act for support of Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.","description":"Urge the Kentucky congressional delegation to support passage of the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide funding to support the defense of Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR165/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr165.html","sponsor":"Karen Berg"},
{"bill_id":1851105,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"AN ACT relating to military affairs.","description":"Amend KRS 36.230 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB227/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb227.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1851111,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"AN ACT relating to child welfare investigations.","description":"Amend KRS 620.030 to establish requirements for reports of alleged child dependency, abuse, or neglect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB235/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb235.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1851118,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices against a person.","description":"Amend KRS 344.010 to provide definitions of \"protective hairstyle\" and \"race\" that include traits historically associated with race; amend KRS 344.020 to provide that nothing in the chapter shall be construed to prohibit reasonable workplace policies; amend KRS 158.148 to provide that school disciplinary codes shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, but shall not be interpreted to restrict the adoption of reasonable school safety policies; make technical corrections; provide that the Act may be cited as the C.R.O.W.N. Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB230/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb230.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1851123,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"AN ACT relating to investment firms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 381 to define \"investment firm\" and \"single family residence\"; prohibit investment firms from entering into contracts to buy single family residences less than 90 days from the date it is listed; require an investment firm to be represented by a licensed real estate broker who is not employed by the investment firm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB591/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb591.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1851128,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 40.050 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB610/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb610.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1851135,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the impact Native Americans have made and continue to make in Kentucky’s history.","description":"Recognize the impact Native Americans have made and continue to make in Kentucky's history.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR160/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr160.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1851140,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 13B.020 to remove the Registry of Election Finance from the list of agencies exempt from conducting administrative hearings pursuant to that chapter; amends KRS 67C.135 to require that county clerks mail voters a notice informing them of their current legislative council district and member upon the completion of reapportionment; amends KRS 116.085 to require that county clerks mail voters a notice informing them of their current district number, state representative, and state senator upon the enactment of a new redistricting plan; amends KRS 121.015 to include in the definition of “campaign committee” that persons receiving contributions and making expenditures in support of a candidate or slate of candidates must be authorized to do so, to define “independent expenditure-only committee,” to include independent expenditure-only committee and federally registered political committee in the definition of “permanent committee,” and to define “reasonable cause”; amends KRS 121.140 to increase the maximum penalty per day for violations, and to require that the registry conduct administrative hearings pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B; amends KRS 121.150 to prohibit independent expenditure-only committees from certain solicitations and contributions regarding religious, charitable, civic, eleemosynary, or other causes or organizations established primarily for the public good, to allow certain campaign committees to make unlimited contributions to an independent expenditure-only committee, or as allowed by federal law to a federally registered political committee with provisions, to allow that campaign funds be used for the repayment of debt in a previous campaign for the same office, to allow independent expenditure-only committees to accept contributions from a corporation, and to make technical corrections; amends KRS 121.160 to make technical corrections; amends KRS 121.170 to allow a committee campaign treasurer to be a registered voter from any state if the chair of the committee is a registered voter in Kentucky, to replace “federally registered out of state permanent committee” with “federally registered political committee,” and to conform to 52 U.S.C. sec 30101(4)(a) and 52 U.S.C. sec. 30118; amends KRS 121.175 to allow members of the General Assembly to use campaign funds for certain legal fees; amends KRS 121.180 to increase the threshold from $3,000 to $5,000 for campaign finance reporting requirements, to change the amount of campaign funds per event or affair that a candidate or slate of candidates can use to purchase admission tickets for or contribute to another candidate or slate of candidates, to establish deadlines by which candidates and slates of candidates shall file the required spending intent form, to establish a penalty for persons who fail to file the required form, and to replace “unauthorized campaign committee” with “independent expenditure-only committee”; amends KRS 121.180 and 121.210 to conform; amends KRS 121.190 to establish additional guidelines for disclaimers in campaign communications; amends KRS 121.230 to establish permissible expenditures for the administrative costs of maintaining a political party headquarters; and amends KRS 121.990 to establish a penalty for persons who fail to comply with requests from the registry for records for audits; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 107)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB595/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb595.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1851147,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"AN ACT relating to the valuation of motor vehicles for property tax purposes and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 132.4851 to exempt a portion of the property taxes assessed on motor vehicles for the January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, assessment dates; mandate that the Department of Revenue and county clerks work together to establish procedures for refunds; RETROACTIVE; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB590/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb590.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1851153,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Mayfield High School Cardinals football team, 2023 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Class 2A Champions.","description":"Honor the Mayfield high School Cardinals, 2023 KHSAA Class 2A football champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR161/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr161.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1851159,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"AN ACT relating to 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":"Appropriates funds for the payment of claims against the Commonwealth; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 64)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB602/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb602.html","sponsor":"Steve Riley"},
{"bill_id":1851164,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Franseda Gunn upon the news of her upcoming induction to the 5th Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame.","description":"Recognize former Marion County basketball star Franseda Gunn upon her induction to the 5th Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR156/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr156.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1851170,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid.","description":"Amend KRS 205.557 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB222/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb222.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1851176,"bill_number":"HJR92","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to road projects.","description":"Sets out the County Priority Projects portion of the Six-Year Road Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 147)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR92/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr92.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1851181,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"AN ACT relating to personal identification cards.","description":"Amend KRS 186.531 to eliminate fees for obtaining a personal identification card.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB603/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb603.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1851187,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"AN ACT relating to behavioral health services.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 210 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Youth Mobile Crisis Response Program within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; set requirements for mobile crisis response teams; require the cabinet to develop protocols and issue a report to the Interim Joint Committees on Health Services and Families and Children; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; establish the Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Advisory Board; require behavioral health emergency services provided by a mobile crisis response team to be paid for by the state if a youth is uninsured or the services are not covered under his or her insurance plan; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require a health benefit or plan that provides benefits for mental health or substance abuse to provide coverage for behavioral health emergency services; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid to cover behavioral health emergency services; amend KRS 205.6485 to require behavioral health emergency services to be covered by the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program; amend KRS 164.2871 to require coverage for behavioral health emergency services under self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution; amend KRS 18A.225 to require coverage for behavioral health emergency services under the state employee health plan; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if deemed necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB617/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb617.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1851195,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.","description":"Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB231/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb231.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1851201,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"AN ACT relating to an eligible caregiver tax credit.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an eligible caregiver tax credit against the tax imposed in KRS 141.020; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB601/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb601.html","sponsor":"Adrielle Camuel"},
{"bill_id":1851206,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring W. Michael \"Mike\" and Beverly Yount on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.","description":"Honor and congratulate W. Michael \"Mike\" and Beverly Yount on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR155/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr155.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1851212,"bill_number":"HJR91","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to road projects.","description":"Sets out the last four years of the Six-Year Road Plan.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 146)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR91/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr91.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1851218,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB606/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb606.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1851223,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"AN ACT relating to healthcare.","description":"Amend KRS 211.430 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB221/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb221.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1851229,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amend KRS 533.220 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB604/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb604.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1851235,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"AN ACT relating to combined municipal electric and water utilities.","description":"Amend KRS 96.171 to define \"governing body\" and \"customer\"; amend KRS 96.172 to increase the combined electric and water plant board membership from five to seven; require that vacancies on the board be filled in a manner that will bring the board membership closest to being proportionately representative of customers of the board who live inside and outside of the city limits of the city served by the combined system or plant; provide for the nomination of board members and appointment by the mayor; apply anti-nepotism restrictions relating to board membership and operations to the county judge/executive; amend KRS 96.175 to remove the combined plant board's authority to perform any act not repugnant to law; amend KRS 96.179 to require instead of allow the combined plant board to pay, in lieu of ad valorem property taxes, an equivalent amount to each taxing jurisdiction within which its properties lie; amend KRS 96.182 to only allow for the combined plant board's excess revenues to be used to purchase outstanding bonds or to reduce rates; make the combined plant board's expenditures relating to the board's public projects subject to prior governing body approval; prohibit a combined plant board's use of revenues from its electric or water utility service to be used to subsidize unrelated activities undertaken by the board; amend KRS 96.184 to make the combined plant board's issuance of revenue bonds subject to approval of the governing body; amend KRS 96.185 to require that in conjunction with their required audits, in each even-numbered fiscal year, the combined plant board shall have independent appraisals prepared for the properties and associated services for all projects and operations undertaken by the combined electric and water plant board that are unrelated to the provision of water or electric utility services; amend KRS 96.187 to make the 60 day time period after which challenges to ordinances or resolutions relating to the combined plant board are barred begin after the ordinance or resolution is published in accordance with KRS Chapter 424; create a new section of KRS 96.171 to 96.188 to define terms; prohibit the combined plant board from using any funds derived from the provision of any of its services for political or institutional advertising; allow the combined electric and water plant board to use funds not related to the provision of water or electric service on promotional advertising for public projects; create a new section of KRS 278 to require the Public Service Commission to assist in the resolution of consumer complaints by customers of combined electric and water system boards and to review their rates at least once per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB220/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb220.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1851242,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"AN ACT relating to children.","description":"Amend KRS 158.1415 to remove provisions related to parental rights and courses, curriculums, or programs on human sexuality; provide for a process for parents to opt out of their child receiving instruction on the subject of human sexuality; amend KRS 158.191 to remove language limiting Kentucky Board of Education or Department of Education policies regarding student confidential information and the use of pronouns; require a local school district to use pronouns for students upon a request from a parent along with a note from a medical provider diagnosing the child with gender dysphoria; remove language concerning parental consent for well-being questionnaires or assessments or a health screening; amend KRS 158.189 to make findings about children and young adults desiring individual privacy; require a school to provide an accommodation to any student who requests an area of individual privacy in restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms, regardless of biological sex or gender identity; require school officials to provide an accommodation for individual privacy for children whose gender is different from his or her biological sex and who have a note from a medical provider diagnosing the child with gender dysphoria; permit alternate accommodations upon the parent's request; amend KRS 311.372 to prohibit surgical or medical treatment of a child under the age of 18 years for gender dysphoria, and any nonsurgical medical treatment without the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian; require that the provision of nonsurgical medical treatment to a child under the age of 18 years apply only to a child with a medical diagnosis from a mental health care provider and by a trained and experienced health care provider in collaboration with a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist using only appropriate nonsurgical medical treatments approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for adolescents and that meet evidence-based medical standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB238/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb238.html","sponsor":"Karen Berg"},
{"bill_id":1851247,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 100 to define terms related to short-term rentals; make owner-occupied short-term rentals a permitted residential use; permit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals to be subject to a conditional use permit or variance; permit regulation of short-term rentals in certain circumstances if enforcement is in the same manner as other properties; allow planning unit to require permitting for the operation of short-term rentals and enumerate the contents of a permit application, procedures for application, revocation of a permit, benefits of permit, and penalties for operating without a permit when planning unit has adopted a permitting ordinance; state that the Act shall not be construed to affect regulations of a homeowner's association or other similar property owner association; state that any ordinance that conflicts with provisions of the Act is unenforceable; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Short-Term Rental Regulation Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB234/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb234.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1851254,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"AN ACT relating to truancy.","description":"Amends KRS 159.140 to require a director of pupil personnel to report to the county attorney if a parent or guardian has allowed a child in kindergarten to grade five to be absent without an excuse for 15 or more days or if a minor in grade six through 12, who is a habitual truant, is absent without an excuse for 15 or more days; and amends KRS 610.030 to require that a diversion agreement for a child against whom a complaint alleging truancy has been filed shall require that if the child is absent without an excuse four or more times during the diversion, the child will immediately be considered to have failed diversion and be referred to the county attorney for formal court action, to require that a diversion agreement not exceed 12 months, and to make conforming changes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 163)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB611/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb611.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1851259,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid.","description":"Amend KRS 205.5518 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB224/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb224.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1851264,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"AN ACT relating to professional development.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to allow the Kentucky Department of Education to enter into an agreement with a building and construction trade organization to develop a training program for school counselors on building and construction trades; provide professional development credit to school counselors and teachers, if resources allow, who participate in the program; require the department to include the training program on the electronic consumer bulletin board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB605/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb605.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1851271,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.160 to use gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB614/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb614.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1851277,"bill_number":"HJR93","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley Memorial Highway in Scott County.","description":"Designate the Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley Memorial Highway in Scott County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR93/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr93.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1851282,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"AN ACT relating to healthcare.","description":"Amend KRS 216.525 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB223/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb223.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1851287,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 161 to remove provisions of HB 258 enacted during the 2021 Regular Session that created and adjusted benefits for individuals who become members of the Teachers' Retirement System on or after January 1, 2022; repeal KRS 161.633, 161.634, 161.635, and 161.636, relating to university and nonuniversity members; provide that these members shall be eligible for the benefits applicable to members who entered the system immediately prior to January 1, 2022; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB588/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb588.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1851295,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"AN ACT relating to public protection.","description":"Amend KRS 75.160 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB228/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb228.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1851301,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"AN ACT relating to civil actions.","description":"Amend KRS 411.188 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB616/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb616.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1851307,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"AN ACT relating to mobile barber licensure.","description":"Amend KRS 317.410 to define \"mobile barber shop\"; amend KRS 317.420 to restrict a person from operating a mobile barber shop without being licensed by the Kentucky Board of Barbering; amend KRS 317.430 to authorize the board to govern mobile barber shops; amend KRS 317.440 to direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations governing the location and housing of mobile barber shops, requirements regarding its operation, and inspection criteria for mobile barber shops; direct the board to establish on its website a system that allows licensees to report the location or change in location of a mobile barber shop; amend KRS 317.450 to require the board to issue a license to operate a mobile barber shop to any barber licensed under KRS Chapter 317 and meets the requirements of administrative regulations promulgated by the board; amend KRS 317.580 to require a mobile barber shop to have a sink with hot and cold running water.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB237/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb237.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1851313,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"AN ACT relating to military affairs.","description":"Amend KRS 36.230 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB609/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb609.html","sponsor":"Walker Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1851319,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB594/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb594.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1851324,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers.","description":"Amends KRS 190.046 to establish that the compensation of a dealer for vehicles with a federal classification of seven or higher by a manufacturer, component manufacturer, or distributor shall not be less than the amount charged to retail customers for nonwarranty work or the dealer acquisition cost of parts or service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 162)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB592/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb592.html","sponsor":"Tom Smith"},
{"bill_id":1851329,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"AN ACT relating to public charter schools.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.225, 78.510, 156.095, 158.038, 158.189, 158.196, 158.305, 158.4416, 160.152, 161.164, 161.220, and 218B.045 to remove references to public charter schools; repeal KRS 160.1590, 160.1591, 160.15911, 160.1592, 160.1593, 160.1594, 160.1595, 160.1596, 160.1597, 160.1598, 160.1599, and 161.141 relating to public charter schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB587/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb587.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1851335,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Reverend Willis Polk on his retirement after 50 years of ministry and service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize and congratulate Reverend Willis Polk on his retirement after 50 years of ministry and service to the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR162/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr162.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1851341,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.065 to require voting places to have safe and healthy conditions, including functional indoor bathrooms, heat, and air conditioning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB600/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb600.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1851347,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming March 28, 2024, as The Garden Club of Frankfort Day on its 100th anniversary.","description":"Proclaim March 28, 2024, to be The Garden Club of Frankfort Day in recognition of its 100th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR163/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr163.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1851352,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"AN ACT relating to the modernization of disease testing.","description":"Amend KRS 510.320 to define \"sexually transmitted disease\"; set requirements for tests for a sexually transmitted disease rather than human immunodeficiency virus; amend KRS 529.090 to define \"sexually transmitted disease\"; set requirements for tests for a sexually transmitted disease rather than human immunodeficiency; delete violation for a person who commits, offers, or agrees to commit prostitution by engaging in sexual activity in a manner likely to transmit the human immunodeficiency virus; provide that a person convicted of procuring another person to commit prostitution is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor if the person knew they had a sexually transmitted disease and could have transmitted the disease, rather than a Class D felony for a positive human immunodeficiency virus.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-06","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB618/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb618.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1851358,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.","description":"Amends various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to change “conservation officer” to “game warden”; amends KRS 16.065 to remove water safety enforcement from the duties of the Department of Kentucky State Police; amends KRS 150.010 to define terms; amends KRS 150.025 to allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to regulate water safety enforcement; amends KRS 150.175 to establish a resident and nonresident outfitter license and change “commercial guide’s license” to “guide’s license,” and to make changes to conform with the outfitter license; and amends KRS 150.190 and KRS 186.675 to conform.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 159)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB586/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb586.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1851364,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"AN ACT relating to health care trade practices.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 304.17C-130 to 304.17C-138 to establish requirements for insurers of dental benefit plans relating to assignment of benefits; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers providing coverage for dental services to honor assignments; require providers to comply with assignment provisions; amend KRS 304.17C-085 to modify the definition of \"noncovered service\"; prohibit a contractual waiver of the section; amend KRS 304.14-250, 304.17-130, and 304.18-090 to conform; direct that provisions apply to policies, plan, and contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB589/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb589.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1851370,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"AN ACT relating to veterans.","description":"Amend KRS 40.050 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB226/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb226.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1851376,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"AN ACT relating to reading and language arts instruction.","description":"Create a section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms to be used in the section; require the Kentucky Department of Education to establish an approved list of reading curriculum that does not use a three-cueing system; require that school districts not use any curriculum that employs a three-cueing system; prohibit the use of a three-cueing system in teacher professional development; require the Educational Professional Standards Baord (EPSB) to promulgate regulations establishing curriculum for each approved educator preparation program; amend KRS 164.306 to specify that educator preparation programs shall use evidence-based reading instruction and intervention programs and shall not provide instruction on a three-cueing system; amend KRS 161.028 to require the EPSB to include in the standards set for teacher preparation programs that the programs shall use evidence-based reading instruction and intervention programs and shall not provide instruction on a three-cueing system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB612/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb612.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1851382,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"AN ACT relating to destructive devices.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 237.030 to define \"destructive device\" and \"booby trap device\"; amend KRS 237.040 and create new section of KRS Chapter 237 to create two degrees of the offense of criminal possession of a destructive device or booby trap device; amend KRS 237.050 to exempt commercially manufactured explosives, exploding targets, and fireworks when used by authorized licensees or in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines; amend KRS 237.990 to define penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB599/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb599.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1851387,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual offenses against children.","description":"Amend KRS 510.040, 510.070, and 510.110 to provide that rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual abuse in the first degree shall be capital offenses when the victim is under 12 years old; amend KRS 532.025 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB598/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb598.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1851882,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"AN ACT relating to utility service disconnection reports by retail electric suppliers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to require retail electric suppliers to file monthly disconnection reports with the Public Service Commission; identify the contents of the monthly disconnection reports; and make those reports available to the public on the Public Service Commission's website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB629/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb629.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1851896,"bill_number":"HJR95","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the PFC Ernie West Memorial Highway in Greenup County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 503 in Greenup County as the PFC Ernie West Memorial Highway; direct signs denote PFC West was a recipient of the Medal of Honor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR95/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr95.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1851912,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.5-150 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB638/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb638.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1851929,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"AN ACT relating to fiscal impact statements.","description":"Amends KRS 6.350 to require that an actuary performing an actuarial analysis clearly describe a new assumption or method and the basis for selecting the assumption or method, including any documentation, studies, written opinions, calculations, or citations, and to require that the actuary certify that the information provided in the analysis is accurate; amends KRS 6.948 to require that the commissioner of the Department of Insurance include in a fiscal impact statement documentation, studies, written opinions, calculations, and citations in support of his or her findings and conclusions and include in the statement an estimate of any potential future cost savings, including an explanation why the bill would or would not provide future cost savings, and to require the commissioner to certify that the information provided in the fiscal impact statement is accurate; and amends KRS 6.949 to require that the commissioner of the Department of Corrections include in a corrections impact statement documentation, studies, written opinions, calculations, and citations in support of the department’s findings and conclusions, an estimate of any potential future cost savings, if not already included in a statement, and a certification by the commissioner that the information provided in the statement is accurate.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 58)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB635/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb635.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1851944,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"AN ACT relating to retirement.","description":"Amend KRS 61.530 to make language gender-neutral.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB631/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb631.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1851961,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services to initiate communication with the Commonwealth's neighboring states regarding the possibility of establishing and entering into an interstate compact with the Commonwealth of Kentucky to permit 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Medicaid waiver services beneficiaries to receive covered waiver services in any of the compact states.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services to communicate with the Commonwealth's neighboring states about entering into an interstate compact to permit 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Medicaid waiver services beneficiaries to receive covered waiver services in any of the compact states.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR97/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr97.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1851978,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeals KRS 63.200, which requires the Governor to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator; amends KRS 118.720 to require that the Governor sign a proclamation for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator and to extend the term of the candidate who wins special election to the remainder of the term; and amends KRS 118.740 and 118.770 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 187)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB622/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb622.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1851996,"bill_number":"SJR175","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION facilitating the deployment of broadband internet service to unserved and underserved citizens in the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.","description":"Directs the Public Service Commission to promulgate emergency administrative regulations on utility pole attachments for broadband service providers that will address the backlog of pole attachment requests; establishes parameters for preventing delays and backlogs of requests; requires the Public Service Commission to open a docket to receive comments and requests from affected parties; and requires the Public Service Commission to issue a quarterly report to the Legislative Research Commission beginning September 30, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 71)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR175/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr175.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1852012,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"AN ACT relating to financial institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 286.3-380 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB639/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb639.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1852029,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie \"Jess\" J. Adkins.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessie \"Jess\" J. Adkins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR167/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr167.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1852045,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board.","description":"Amends KRS 247.140 to add the North American Championship Rodeo and the National Farm Machinery Show’s Championship Tractor Pull to the list of shows and expositions owned and operated by the State Fair Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch.40)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB621/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb621.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1852062,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"AN ACT relating to agriculture.","description":"Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB623/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb623.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1852078,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.48-080 to replace a reference to the executive director with the commissioner.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB636/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb636.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1852095,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"AN ACT relating to the recruitment and retention of medical professionals and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 344 to ensure federal law relating to emergency medical treatment and the collection of evidence is not overridden; define terms; prohibit discrimination against medical care providers who decline to perform procedures that violate their conscience; grant providers the right not to participate in or pay for services that violate their conscience; exempt providers from liability for exercising these rights; prohibit the State Board of Medical Licensure from reprimanding medical practitioners and require the board to provide complaints it has received to medical practitioners; establish a civil cause of action for persons injured by violations; provide that the Act may be cited as the Healthcare Heroes Recruitment and Retention Act; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB239/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb239.html","sponsor":"Donald Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1852113,"bill_number":"SJR166","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to include Richie Weems and the Continental Five on the Country Music Highway in Pike County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to include Richie Weems and the Continental Five on the Country Music Highway and place signs on US Highway 23 in Pike County denoting the designation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR166/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr166.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1852129,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"AN ACT relating to research doctoral programs at Western Kentucky University.","description":"Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Western Kentucky University to offer up to five research doctoral degree programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB630/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb630.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1852145,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 118.225 to require that the ballot position for all statewide office candidates or slates of candidates be determined by lot for each congressional district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB244/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb244.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1852163,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"AN ACT relating to financial institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 286.1-440 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB637/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb637.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1852179,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"AN ACT relating to birth certificates.","description":"Amend KRS 199.570 to allow both the names of adopted parents and biological parents to appear on a new birth certificate issued upon adoption if one or both biological parents are deceased, and it is requested by the court, adopted parents, or adopted child; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to create a birth certificate form that complies with this section through the promulgation of administrative regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB633/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb633.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1852196,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"AN ACT relating to sex crimes.","description":"Amend KRS 510.040 to enhance the penalty for rape in the first degree to a Class A felony; amend KRS 510.070 to enhance the penalty for sodomy in the first degree to a Class A felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB625/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb625.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1852213,"bill_number":"HJR94","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Don Gullett Memorial Highway in Greenup County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate Kentucky Route 67 in Greenup County as the Don Gullett Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR94/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr94.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1852230,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.","description":"Amend KRS 189.292 to define \" operating a motor vehicle,\" \"stand-alone electronic device,\" and \"use\"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; exempt school bus operators who are instead subject to KRS 281A.205; set forth exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to provide that persons under 18 years shall not use a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device in any manner while driving; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to apply these provisions to commercial motor vehicle drivers; amend KRS 189.2327 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Phone-Down Kentucky Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB620/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb620.html","sponsor":"Michael Pollock"},
{"bill_id":1852244,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"AN ACT relating to child care.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 199.892 to 199.896 to allow the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to give child-care benefits to foster parents who work outside the home or telework inside the home, and to require the cabinet to apply for a waiver if deemed necessary by the cabinet.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 84)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB240/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb240.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1852263,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB241/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb241.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1852279,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"AN ACT relating to agriculture.","description":"Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB624/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb624.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1852296,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.","description":"Amend KRS 216.525, relating to health services, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"placed in the Orders of the Day","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB242/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb242.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1852312,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB632/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb632.html","sponsor":"Derrick Graham"},
{"bill_id":1852330,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 278.010 to 278.450 to require the Public Service Commission to issue final orders within six months of the filing of an application by a utility; amend KRS 278.110 to require final reports of investigations or special inquiries to be filed within the public record for the case for which it was prepared; require the contracted person to be subject to written information requests and cross-examination in any public hearing for the case in which the report was prepared.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB628/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb628.html","sponsor":"Wade Williams"},
{"bill_id":1852345,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"AN ACT relating to animal fighting.","description":"Amend KRS 525.125 to define \"animal fight\"; provide that a person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the first degree when he or she knowingly causes an animal to engage in an animal fight, participates in the organization or operation of an animal fight, is present at an animal fight, or allows a minor to attend an animal fight; provide that falconry authorized by a valid permit and hunting license shall not constitute a violation of this section; provide that cruelty to animals in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor if a person is present at an animal fight or allows a minor to attend an animal fight; require the court to forfeit the animal that is the subject of the violation, terminate or limit a person's ability possess animals, and transfer the animal to the original owner or the county animal control officer; amend KRS 515.130 and 436.610 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB243/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb243.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1852361,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"AN ACT relating to posthumous name changes.","description":"Amend KRS 401.010 to allow a family member of a deceased person to posthumously change the deceased person's name if the name is the result of marriage to a person arrested for or charged with committing an offense intentionally, knowingly, or wantonly, which resulted in the death of the deceased; provide that the order of priority of family members is the same as in KRS 367.93117.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB634/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb634.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1852376,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"A RESOLUTION expressing concern about federal regulatory overreach on the chemical industry.","description":"Express concern about federal overreach on the chemical industry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR96/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr96.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1852393,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"AN ACT relating to interference with a legislative proceeding.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 519 to define terms; create the crime of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first degree; create the crime of interference with a legislative proceeding in the second degree; amend KRS 431.015 to require a peace officer to make an arrest for a violation of interference with a legislative proceeding in the first or second degree.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB626/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb626.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1852408,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"AN ACT relating to liability for damage to property adjacent to Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission-managed lands.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to define \"adjacent landowner\" and \"commission-managed lands\"; waive the sovereign immunity of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and establish the department's liability when the operations of commission-managed lands results in damages to property of an adjacent landowner; provide that a claim for damages shall be brought in the county in which the adjacent landowner's property is located, and the action shall not be removed to Franklin District or Circuit Court; provide that the Board of Claims does not have jurisdiction over an adjacent landowner's claim for damages.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB627/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb627.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1853151,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for coronary calcium imaging tests.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for coronary calcium imaging testing; provide that coronary calcium imaging testing shall not be considered investigational or experimental; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid to comply with the coronary calcium imaging testing requirements and make technical amendments; provide that provisions apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; require the Department of Insurance seek a waiver of cost defrayment requirements; the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval, if necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB642/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb642.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1853156,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"AN ACT relating to the diagnosis of sepsis.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish diagnosis criteria for sepsis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB247/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb247.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1853163,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"AN ACT relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 158.197 to permit school-based decision making councils to offer Bible literacy courses to students in grade seven and above, permit such courses to count as language arts courses; amend KRS 156.162 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations permitting Bible literacy courses as language arts courses, require the Kentucky Department of Education to create guidelines for schools in developing and implementing Bible literacy courses; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB650/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb650.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1853168,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB644/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb644.html","sponsor":"Bobby McCool"},
{"bill_id":1853175,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"AN ACT relating to aviation and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 183.525, regarding the Kentucky Aviation Economic Development Fund, to allow moneys in the fund to be used for programs supporting aviation education and workforce development; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB664/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb664.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1853181,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"AN ACT relating to public-private partnerships for capital projects.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.077, relating to public-private partnerships for capital projects with an aggregate value of $25 million or more, to adjust the date to July 1, 2026 for authorization by the General Assembly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB647/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb647.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1853188,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"AN ACT relating to attorneys.","description":"Amend KRS 376.460 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB666/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb666.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1853193,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"AN ACT relating to government ethics.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define \"lobbyist\", \"public agency\", and \"public funds\"; prohibit a public agency from spending public funds to employ or contract with a lobbyist or from using public funds to pay a nonprofit association or organization that primarily represents one or more public agencies or hires or contracts with an individual who is required to register as a lobbyist; allow a taxpayer or resident of an area served by a public agency to file an action for injunctive relief and to recover attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing a successful action; amend KRS 11A.020 to prohibit a public servant from attempting to use his or her influence in any matter that would be under the purview of the legislative branch of state government; permit a public servant to respond to requests or information and to provide information and opinions about matters affecting the agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB245/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb245.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1853201,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.10-040 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB670/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb670.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1853206,"bill_number":"HJR99","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 140 in Daviess County as the Captain Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Highway.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 140 in Daviess County as the Captain Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR99/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr99.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1853211,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB250/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb250.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1853218,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"AN ACT relating to commercial dog breeding.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to create a commercial dog breeder; establish fees, conditions for issuance and revocation, and penalties; amend KRS 258.119 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB651/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb651.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1853225,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"AN ACT relating to the prohibition of social and emotional learning in common schools.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to prohibit instruction on social and emotional learning in common schools; prohibit the use of state funding to promote or provide social and emotional learning instruction of training.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB683/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb683.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1853231,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"AN ACT relating to the regulation of the mortgage loan industry.","description":"Amend KRS 286.8-075 to make technical amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"returned to Banking & Insurance (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB646/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb646.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1853237,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"AN ACT relating to courts.","description":"Amend KRS 29A.270 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB654/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb654.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1853243,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"AN ACT relating to waiver programs.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to ensure that home and community-based waiver programs include attendant care and nonskilled in-home care services and that adult day health and home health care providers include skilled nursing visits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB643/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb643.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1853252,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"AN ACT relating to transfers of land.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to require that an owner of land comprising a subdivision in a county which has not adopted regulations under KRS Chapter 100, relating to planning and zoning, for the subdivision of land within its boundaries, record a plat of the subdivision in the office of the county clerk, and to establish penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 205)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB657/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb657.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1853259,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"returned to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB662/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb662.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1853265,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Amend KRS 216.313 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB680/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb680.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1853270,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 341.020 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB669/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb669.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1853277,"bill_number":"HJR100","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Department of Insurance to create a task force to explore the feasibility of implementing a statewide insurance program for long-term care services and supports.","description":"Direct the Department of Insurance to create the Long-term Care Insurance Task Force to explore the feasibility of developing and implementing a statewide insurance program for long-term care services and supports; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission by September 1, 2026, and an actuarial report by September 1, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR100/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr100.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1853283,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"AN ACT relating to local jails.","description":"Amend KRS 532.100 to provide that a Class C or D felon may serve his or her term of imprisonment in a local jail in which the fiscal court of the county has agree to house state prisoners, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB660/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb660.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1853288,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"AN ACT relating to agriculture.","description":"Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB640/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb640.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1853294,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.160 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB648/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb648.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1853302,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"returned to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB251/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb251.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1853307,"bill_number":"HJR98","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Anderson County Veterans Memorial Highway.","description":"Designate United States Route 62 in Anderson County from mile marker 18.276 to mile marker 18.825 as the Anderson County Veterans Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR98/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr98.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1853314,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"AN ACT relating to sex offenders.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.580 to define “social media platform,” to require sex offenders who have committed a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor to display their full legal name on social media platforms, and to provide penalties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 204)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB249/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb249.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1853319,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"AN ACT relating to student safety.","description":"Amends KRS 156.095 to require schools to provide suicide prevention awareness twice a year and an opportunity for any student who missed the suicide prevention awareness lesson to receive the lesson at a later time, and to make conforming changes; amends KRS 156.501 to remove existing cost-sharing provisions for the registered nurse required to be employed by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE); creates a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms, to establish a framework for employment of Kentucky guardians in schools, to specify qualifications of a guardian, to specify that a local board of education is immune from civil or criminal liability in all claims arising out of any action of a guardian, and to specify that guardians shall have the immunities of police officers; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require KDE to gather and compile data, coordinate training, and monitor the numbers and types of mental health professionals in schools; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to create the School Mapping Data Program administered by the Center for School Safety and to outline requirements of school mapping data; amends KRS 158.441 to specify required certifications in the definition of “school resource officer” (SRO); amends 158.4414 to allow school districts to hire a guardian until a certified SRO is available as required, to allow a district with an SRO to hire guardians to provide additional school safety and security measures, and to require that the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council update and maintain SRO training; amends KRS 158.4416 to define terms, to specify that at least 60 percent of a school counselor’s time be spent providing direct services, to make conforming changes, to require the trauma-informed team to compile their activities to be used in the creation of the comprehensive school improvement plan and to submit the information to KDE, and to require KDE to annually summarize and submit the information to the state board and the Legislative Research Commission; amends KRS 158.442 to require that the Center for School Safety implement a system to certify guardians to school districts, to authorize the center to employ an individual to provide oversight of the guardian program if funds are available, and to authorize the center to administer and oversee the school mapping program; amends KRS 158.443 to conform; amends KRS 158.4451 to require that the Office of Homeland Security maintain and update the anonymous reporting tool, to require that each school district make available an anonymous reporting tool, and to provide for an alternative anonymous reporting tool; amends KRS 158.162 to allow secondary locking mechanisms in schools, and to require that school councils or principals include school mapping data, if available, in their emergency plans; amends KRS 158.4412 to require that the local school district’s safety coordinator maintain a current copy of school mapping data; and amends KRS 61.637 and 78.5540 to conform.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-10","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 165)","last_action_date":"2024-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB2/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb2.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1853326,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"AN ACT relating to student journalist freedom.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to state legislative findings; establish definitions; provide additional free speech protections for student journalists; place limitations on additional protections; provide protection for student media advisors; require each district to adopt a written policy for time, place, and manner restrictions and for an appeals procedure; provide that student speech not be considered school speech; provide that a student journalist or student media advisor may seek injunctive relief; provide that the Act may be cited as the New Voices Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB258/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb258.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1853333,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"AN ACT relating to school meals at low-income schools.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Proud School Match Program fund; establish the Kentucky Proud School Match Program; direct the Department of Education to reimburse an eligible school district $0.33 for every meal reimbursed by the community eligibility provision at the paid rate; require a school district that receives a reimbursement to develop and implement a Kentucky Proud school plan to identify and purchase available Kentucky-grown agricultural products and to optimize food usage; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to carry out this section; provide that the section shall be null and void if the community eligibility provision is terminated by the United States Department of Agriculture; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Proud School Match Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB256/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb256.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1853338,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.50-323 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB671/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb671.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1853344,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky work opportunity tax credit.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a Kentucky work opportunity tax credit contingent on eligibility for the federal work opportunity tax credit; set maximum credit amount of $500 per eligible employee; specify the tax is available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2029; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide the ordering of the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB667/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb667.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1853354,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"AN ACT relating to social work.","description":"Retain original provisions; require a social worker to make a reasonable attempt to verify the identity of a client; require the use of non-public facing HIPAA compliant technology products.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB255/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb255.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1853359,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"AN ACT relating to exempting the Commonwealth of Kentucky from the observance of daylight saving time.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to exempt the Commonwealth of Kentucky from the advancement of time known as daylight saving time; require the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its political subdivisions to at all time observe the standard time of the United States; EFFECTIVE November 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB674/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb674.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1853365,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"AN ACT relating to sexual extortion.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 531 to establish the crime of sexual extortion as a felony; provide for enhancements to penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for sexual extortion; amend KRS 17.500 to include sexual extortion in the definition of \"sex crime\"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require superintendents of local school districts to notify students in grades six and above and parents and guardians of all students of the crime of sexual extortion; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require local school boards to display posters with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims in secondary schools; amend KRS 164.2518 to require postsecondary institutions to display posters with the definition of sexual extortion and contact information for entities offering assistance to victims in residence halls, classroom buildings, and student centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB649/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb649.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1853371,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"AN ACT relating to medical orders for scope of treatment.","description":"Amend KRS 311.6225 to make changes to the medical order for scope of treatment form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB645/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb645.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1853377,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"AN ACT relating to administrative regulations.","description":"Amend KRS 13A.110 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB658/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb658.html","sponsor":"Derek Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1853385,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid-covered nonemergency medical transportation.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish the Cabinet for Health and Family Services' responsibilities with regard to the administration of nonemergency medical transportation services for Medicaid beneficiaries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB653/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb653.html","sponsor":"Chad Aull"},
{"bill_id":1853390,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"AN ACT relating to the displaying of flags on personal property.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 381.785 to 381.801 to define \"Betsy Ross Flag\"; prohibit a planned community association from preventing a home owner from placing a flag pole displaying any version of the American flag, historic versions of the American Flag including the Betsy Ross Flag, or the Kentucky state flag on private property; amend KRS 381.990 to establish a penalty.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB673/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb673.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1853396,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"AN ACT relating to child care.","description":"Amend KRS 199.894 to define \"contract substitute staff member\"; amend KRS 199.8943 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop standards and training related to the quality-based graduated early childhood rating system; amend KRS 199.896 to establish various child-care center licensure exceptions related to contract substitute staff members, and remove exemptions for instructional programs for school-age children.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB672/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb672.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1853402,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"AN ACT relating to pension spiking in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 61.598 to exempt from the pension spiking provisions any increases in rates of pay authorized or funded by the legislative or administrative body of an employer or mandated in a collective bargaining agreement approved by the legislative body of the employer that are provided to members of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, the County Employees Retirement System, or the State Police Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB661/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb661.html","sponsor":"John Blanton"},
{"bill_id":1853410,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"AN ACT relating to network participation by medical laboratories.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-270 to include medical laboratories in the definition of \"provider\"; amend KRS 205.522 to require the state Medicaid program to comply with any willing provider law; make technical amendments; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to obtain any necessary waiver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB677/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb677.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1853415,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"AN ACT relating to a tax credit for educator expenses.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable tax credit for eligible educator expenses of up to $2,000 for single returns or $4,000 for married educators filing a joint return; amend KRS 141.019, relating to the individual income tax, to include in adjusted gross income the amount deducted for expenses of an eligible educator, if the educator expense tax credit is allowed; 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 on the credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB681/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb681.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1853421,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"AN ACT relating to medical assistance.","description":"Amend KRS 205.227 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB679/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb679.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1853428,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"AN ACT relating to detention facilities.","description":"Amend KRS 441.111 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"returned to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB659/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb659.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1853434,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB254/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb254.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1853441,"bill_number":"SJR170","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Council on Postsecondary Education to conduct a feasibility study on expanding postbaccalaureate program offerings at comprehensive universities.","description":"Directs the Council on Postsecondary Education to conduct a study on expanding postbaccalaureate program offerings at comprehensive universities; and directs the council to consult with each president of a comprehensive university to consider a regional economic development or workforce development need that may be met by a postbaccalaureate program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 199)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR170/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr170.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1853447,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"AN ACT relating to the Office of Safer Communities, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 12.020 to place the Office of Safer Communities under the oversight of the Cabinet for General Government; create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to establish the Office of Safer Communities; appropriate $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024-2025 to fund the office; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB665/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb665.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1853454,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"AN ACT relating to federal law.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to prohibit the Kentucky Department of Education from complying with a provision of any administrative regulation or guidance issued by the United States Department of Education concerning Title IX that equates gender identity to biological sex, require school districts, public schools, and public charter schools to also comply, specify that the withholding of any federal funds shall not negate the requirements of this section; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to apply the same restrictions to the Council on Postsecondary Education and any public postsecondary educational institution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB652/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb652.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1853463,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.","description":"Amend KRS 158.192 to require the local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to orally recite passages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB246/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb246.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1853469,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory and honor of former Cincinnati Reds pitcher and Kentucky native Don Gullett.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Don Gullett.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR168/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr168.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1853475,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Robert Regan \"Bob\" Moss.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Robert Regan \"Bob\" Moss.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR169/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr169.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1853481,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"AN ACT relating to medical assistance.","description":"Amend KRS 205.170 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB676/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb676.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1853488,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"AN ACT relating to natural resources.","description":"Amend KRS 350.028 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB655/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb655.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1853495,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"AN ACT relating to the board of the West End Opportunity Partnership.","description":"Amends KRS 65.503, relating to the board of the West End Opportunity Partnership, to stipulate that the board has the authority to set its own procedures to determine successors, to allow more than one nominee from the institutions from which members are appointed by the Governor listed in paragraph (f) of subsection (1) of the section, and to allow successor members to be appointed to the board if an institution refuses to comply with the board procedures for successor determination, in which event the institution is deemed to have forfeited its membership.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 170)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB259/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb259.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1853500,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"AN ACT relating to federal environmental permitting requirements.","description":"Amend KRS 224.16-050 to remove an outdated reporting requirement on the Energy and Environment Cabinet relating to the costs, personnel requirements, and statutory or regulatory changes needed to support state assumption of the permitting program required by the federal Water Pollution Control Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB656/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb656.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1853505,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife.","description":"Amend KRS 150.023 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"returned to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB663/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb663.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1853513,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky IAN Alert System.","description":"Amend KRS 16.010 to define \"missing child;\" create a new section of KRS 16.010 to 16.199 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to create and operate the Kentucky IAN Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when a child is missing and may be in physical danger.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB682/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb682.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1853518,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB641/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb641.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1853525,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.0011 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB668/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb668.html","sponsor":"Joshua Branscum"},
{"bill_id":1853531,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB253/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb253.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1853538,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Amend KRS 216.315 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB678/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb678.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1853544,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"AN ACT relating to early intervention services for children.","description":"Amend KRS 200.666, related to requirements for personnel development, to provide that training activities for licensed providers of early intervention services for children are offered by various licensure boards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB675/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb675.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1853551,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"returned to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB252/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb252.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1853556,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB248/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb248.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1853562,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.","description":"Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights three years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB257/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb257.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1853790,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Doug Brewer.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Doug Brewer.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR172/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr172.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1853794,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"AN ACT relating to automated online activity.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit a bot from communicating or interacting with another person in Kentucky online with the intent to mislead the other person about its artificial identify for the purpose of knowingly deceiving the person about the content of the communication in order to incentivize a purchase or sale of goods or services in a commercial transaction; provide that a violation of the Act is a deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce; prohibit a private right of action.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB266/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb266.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1853800,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB685/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb685.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1853803,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"AN ACT relating to school calendars.","description":"Amend KRS 158.070 to remove the variable student instructional year and require the student instructional year not begin prior to September 1; allow districts to extend the length of a student attendance day beyond seven hours with approval from the commissioner of education; establish proportional equivalence of district calendars with less than 170 student attendance days for the purposes of employment contracts, service credit, and funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB200/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb200.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1853805,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"AN ACT relating to gun safety for children.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to prohibit the unlawful storage of a firearm; establish elements of the crime for recklessly allowing access to an unsecured firearm by a minor; establish the crime as a Class A misdemeanor unless a physical injury or death results, in which case it is a Class D felony; provide that the Act may be cited as the Baby Dre Gun Safety Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB262/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb262.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1853811,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"AN ACT relating to teacher certification and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to establish a teacher induction and mentor program, to require that the Education Professional Standards Board develop standards and guidance for the program, develop evaluations for new teachers, and submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; amends KRS 161.030 to direct that an individual who completes a preparation program and passes the required assessments shall receive a five-year professional certificate, to provide that an out-of-state teacher who passes the required assessments shall receive a five-year professional certificate, to remove the provisions for a teacher internship requirement, and to direct that teacher certification be awarded upon successful completion of an educator preparation program or alternative certification pathway and passing of the required assessment and not be dependent on employment except for emergency certificates; amends KRS 161.048 to modify the Option 7 alternative teacher certification pathway, to remove some initial candidate requirements, to allow provisional certification upon qualifying and enrolling in an approved institute, and to establish conditions for receiving a professional certificate; repeals KRS 161.1222 relating to the pilot teacher internship program; and amends sections of KRS Chapter 161 to conform.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 124)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB265/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb265.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1853816,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"AN ACT relating to natural resources.","description":"Amend KRS 350.028 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB690/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb690.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1853819,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 158 to prohibit censorship of history curriculum; permit a school or school district to adopt, implement, and offer equity, diversity, and inclusion curricula, programing, initiatives, and instruction without penalty; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to provide that public postsecondary education institutions may adopt, implement, and offer diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, initiatives, and instruction without penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB263/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb263.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1853827,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"AN ACT relating to domestic relations.","description":"Amend KRS 454.220 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB689/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb689.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1853829,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.","description":"Amend KRS 630.030 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB693/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb693.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1853836,"bill_number":"SJR176","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION establishing a Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force to study how Kentucky can attract and retain skilled workers to address workforce needs throughout the state and declaring an emergency.","description":"Establish the Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force; list duties and members of the task force; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim of the General Assembly; require the Cabinet for Economic Development to hire the consulting and strategic firm and provide a report to the task force by November 1, 2024; require the task force to submit a report by December 1, 2024, for referral to the appropriate committee or committees by December 31, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Vetoed and delivered with Veto Message to Secretary of State","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR176/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr176.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1853838,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Rotary Club of Elkton on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.","description":"Honor the Rotary Club of Elkton and recognize its 100 years of service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR171/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr171.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1853842,"bill_number":"HJR101","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Donald Loren \"Doc\" Holliday Memorial Highway in Perry County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 1088 in Perry County as the Donald Loren \"Doc\" Holliday Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR101/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr101.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1853849,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Amend KRS 216.350 to add general-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB684/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb684.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1853855,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15 as National Preschool Teacher Appreciation Day.","description":"Recognize March 15 as National Preschool Teacher Appreciation Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR173/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr173.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1853857,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"AN ACT relating to Medicaid.","description":"Amend KRS 205.170 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB268/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb268.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1853863,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"AN ACT relating to state employee health insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.225 to exclude from the definition of \"employee\" any employer that ceases participation in the state employee health insurance plan from participating in the plan in the future; require minimal participation duration for all benefits administered by the Personnel Cabinet pursuant to KRS 18A.205 to 18A.2287; require health insurance coverage for state employees to provide minimum value that pays over 60 percent of the total cost of in-network medical services, provide minimal essential coverage as defined in 26 U.S.C. sec. 5000A(f), and not discriminate in favor of highly compensated individuals as prohibited by 26 U.S.C. sec. 105(h); require any carrier bidding to offer health care coverage to employees to rate all employees as a single entity; require any premium due for vision coverage, if in excess of a premium amount contributed by an employer to be paid by the employee; delete references to regional contracts for state employee health insurance; specify that no provision of KRS Chapter 304, the insurance code, shall apply to the public employee health insurance program for public employees unless otherwise authorized; amend KRS 18A.2254 to add health savings accounts as a waiver funding option and provide that the type of account available for waiver funding each year shall be at the discretion of the Personnel Cabinet; permit the Personnel Cabinet to make available the quarterly report of the status of the health insurance trust fund to either the Governor, the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, or the Kentucky Group Health Insurance Board, upon request; amend KRS 18A.226 to expand the membership of the Kentucky Group Health Insurance Board; require the board, upon request, to submit an annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly, or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; repeal 18A.2255, relating to the Advisory Committee of State Health Insurance Subscribers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"placed in the Orders of the Day","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB261/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb261.html","sponsor":"Mike Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1853870,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Taylor County High School Lady Cardinals girls' wrestling team, as the 2024 Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Champions.","description":"Honor the Taylor County High School Lady Cardinals, the 2024 KHSAA Girls' Wrestling champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR174/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr174.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1853873,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"AN ACT relating to state holidays and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 2.110 to add the nineteenth day of June as a state holiday commemorating Juneteenth National Freedom Day; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB264/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb264.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1853876,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Direct local school districts to provide a one-time payment of $2,000 to certified employees, excluding superintendents, in each year of the 2024-2026 biennium, and a one-time payment of $1,000 to classified employees in each year of the 2024-2026 biennium; appropriate $153 million from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund in each year of the 2024-2026 biennium to the Department of Education to provide the payments; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB694/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb694.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1853881,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB260/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb260.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1853887,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"AN ACT relating to municipal payments to counties for jails and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 441.035 to require cities to enter into an interlocal agreement with the county to subsidize the cost of lodging persons in jail who were arrested in the boundaries of the city; provide for a default payment if a contract is not agreed to; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB687/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb687.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1853890,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"AN ACT relating to health and family services.","description":"Amend KRS 205.558 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB692/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb692.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1853893,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 118.125, relating to primary elections, to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a candidate's party and district or jurisdiction must sign the candidate's notification and declaration; amend KRS 118A.060 to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination; amend KRS 118A.100 to remove the requirement that two registered voters from a judicial candidate's district or circuit must sign the candidate's petition for nomination; RETROACTIVE to November 8, 2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB688/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb688.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1853899,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 168.040 to revise the membership requirements of the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television; require members appointed by the Governor be confirmed by the Senate; require the executive director of the authority to recommend a member of the arts community with at least five years experience in a profession pertaining to arts and culture to the Governor, and require Senate confirmation of the appointment; provide that the term of any member appointed by the Governor who has been employed with the executive branch of state government within one year of the appointment expire as of the effective date of the Act; require, as of the effective date of the Act, the term of any member to expire if he or she is one of three or more members representing the same Supreme Court district; require that new appointments or reappointments made by the Governor reflect equal representation of the two sexes, proportional representation of the two leading political parties based on voter registration, the minority racial composition of the Commonwealth, and be confirmed by the Senate; require that no appointment made by the Governor be an employee of the executive branch of state government within one year of his or her appointment, and that no more than two members represent the same Supreme Court district; amend KRS 168.050 to prescribe the term lengths for newly appointed members; amend KRS 168.060 and 168.070 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-23","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB686/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb686.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1853902,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"AN ACT relating to government oversight.","description":"Amend KRS 6.916 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"returned to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB691/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb691.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1853904,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"AN ACT relating to information on emergency use drugs and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 to require that any person who administers an unapproved drug, devise, or biologic that has been approved for emergency use by the secretary of the United States Food and Drug Administration provides information to the individual receiving the unapproved drug, devise, or biologic; prohibit any person from requiring an individual to have an unapproved drug, devise, or biologic administered to him or her; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-23","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB267/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb267.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1854612,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"AN ACT relating to real property.","description":"Amend KRS 132.010 and 136.010 to include mains, pipes, pipelines, and conduits in the definition of \"real property\"; make technical corrections; apply to property assessed on or after January 1, 2023; RETROACTIVE.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB835/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb835.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1854613,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"AN ACT relating to terrorist activity.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to direct school districts and public schools to act to protect Jewish students from credible threats of violence or violence motivated by antisemitism; prohibit a school district, public school, or student organization from providing material support or resources to a designated terrorist organization; provide that if a school determines that an affiliated student organization has provided material support or resources, the school district shall notify law enforcement and defund and disband the student organization; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to direct public postsecondary education institutions to act to protect Jewish students from credible threats of violence or violence motivated by antisemitism; provide that an institution or a student or faculty organization registered or affiliated with the institution shall not provide material support or resources to a designated terrorist organization; provide that if an institution determines that an affiliated student or faculty organization has provided material support or resources, the school district shall notify law enforcement, defund the student or faculty organization, and terminate the student or faculty organization's registration or affiliation with the institution; provide that the General Assembly shall not appropriate public funds to an institution that has not acted to protect Jewish students; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to provide that when there is an allegation that unlawful conduct is targeting an individual or group based on any actual or perceived connection to any aspect of Jewish identity, the relevant authorities shall also consider whether the alleged unlawful discriminatory conduct or practice was motivated by antisemitic intent; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to provide that any foreign alien who endorses or espouses terrorist activity in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall be subject to immediate arrest and deportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB826/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb826.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1854614,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"AN ACT relating to school safety and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 158.4414 to require each public school building to post signs at least six inches high by 14 inches wide in prominent locations stating, \"This school is protected by an armed and trained School Resource Officer.\"; require the word \"armed\" to be emphasized; EFFECTIVE, July 1, 2024; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB275/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb275.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1854615,"bill_number":"HJR115","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Clark \"Sparky\" Middleton Memorial Bridge in Harlan County.","description":"Designate the Clark \"Sparky\" Middleton Memorial Bridge in Harlan County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR115/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr115.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1854616,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget bills.","description":"Amend KRS 48.160, relating to branch budget bills, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB753/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb753.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854617,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"AN ACT relating to human trafficking.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to permit the Attorney General to establish a working group to study and discuss human trafficking in the Commonwealth; amends KRS 15.706 to include forced labor in reporting data on human trafficking from the Prosecutors Advisory Council; amends KRS 176.415 to require that the Department of Highways post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking; amends KRS 183.075 to require that airports post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, to establish penalties for noncompliance, and to require that penalties be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 219 to require that hotels post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, to establish penalties for noncompliance, and to require that penalties be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amends KRS 281.767 to require that truck stops and bus stations post signs or window clings containing contact information for assistance for victims of human trafficking, to establish penalties for noncompliance, and to require that penalties be paid to the human trafficking victims fund; amends KRS 529.110 to expand the definition of promoting human trafficking; amends KRS 529.140 to conform; and amends KRS 620.029 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services include additional information regarding human trafficking in its annual report to the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 61)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB3/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb3.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1854618,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"AN ACT relating to revenue.","description":"Amend KRS 141.023 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB743/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb743.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854619,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the DEI Economic Impact Task Force.","description":"Establish the DEI Economic Impact Task Force; establish membership; direct the task force to study and make recommendations on the current and recent use of state-appropriated funds by Kentucky's public postsecondary education system and public school system on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR112/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr112.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1854620,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 67C.135 to require county clerks to mail voters a notice informing them of their current legislative council district and member upon the completion of reapportionment; amend KRS 116.085 to require county clerks to mail voters a notice informing them of their current district number, State Representative, and State Senator upon the enactment of a new redistricting plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB836/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb836.html","sponsor":"Josie Raymond"},
{"bill_id":1854621,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"AN ACT relating to school district buildings.","description":"Amends KRS 160.160 to authorize a school district to issue general obligation bonds in accordance with KRS Chapter 66, to authorize the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to intercept debt service payments when due for a general obligation bond issue, to make conforming amendments, to add language to suspend the requirement for prior approval for a local board to commence the funding, financing, design, construction, renovation, or modification of district facilities until June 30, 2027, to require a local board to continue to submit BG-1 Project Application forms, to ensure that KDE shall continue to have authority to intercede on bond payments until June 30, 2027, to provide for an expedited process for approval of district facility plans and the acquisition and disposal of property, to require that KDE provide assistance to districts upon request concerning facilities and properties procedures, to ensure current applications are governed by these sections, to includes extracurricular facilities as facilities covered by the Act, and to declare that nothing in specified sections waives prior approval of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds or other federal funds for which federal law requires state authorization; and creates a new section of KRS Chapter 162 to allow school districts to issue general obligation bonds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 126)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB727/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb727.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1854622,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.10-040 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB286/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb286.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1854623,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of mothers and their children.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers and any exchange to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals; specify requirements for coverage; require group plan insurers to provide notice of special enrollment rights; amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require health benefit plans that provide coverage for dependents to provide coverage for maternity care; amend KRS 304.17A-220 and 194A.099 to conform with the special enrollment requirement; amend KRS 18A.225 and 164.2871 to require the state employee health plan and self-insured state postsecondary education institution group health plans to comply with the special enrollment and maternity coverage requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to define terms and provide for the payment of coverage premiums to eligible individuals; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid coverage for maternity services; amend KRS 205.592 to allow the Medicaid income limit for certain women and children to be increased under certain circumstances; amend KRS 205.6485 to require Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to provide maternity coverage; amend KRS 164.2847 to provide for a waiver of tuition and mandatory fees for a child conceived and born as a result of sexual assault; amend KRS 164.2849 to declare the interests of the Commonwealth in protecting the unborn and supporting a child conceived and born as a result of sexual assault within established parameters; amend KRS 199.011 to define a child conceived and delivered as a result of sexual assault; amend KRS 199.473 to waive certain fees related to adoption proceedings; amend KRS 199.502 to include a conviction for specified criminal acts for an adoption without consent of the biological living parents; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to establish entitlement to nonrecurring adoption expenses under specified circumstances; amend KRS 199.894 to define terms; create a new section of KRS 199.892 to 199.8996 to establish the Child Care Assistance Program and establish eligibility requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to direct the Cabinet to provide informational material on benefits available to a victim of sexual assault and a child conceived as a result of the sexual assault; amend KRS 216B.400 to establish requirements for receipt of specified benefits related to sexual assault that results in pregnancy; create a new section of KRS Chapter 49 to establish benefits available to a child born as a result of sexual assault; amend KRS 49.310 to conform; amend KRS 625.090 to add a conviction or guilty plea to any degree of rape, sexual abuse, or sexual misconduct as a basis to terminate parental rights; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to apply for a Medicaid waiver if potential cost defrayment or loss of federal funds is identified; provide that the Act may be cited as the Love Them Both Act; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB700/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb700.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1854624,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 118.125 to require the Secretary of State or county clerk to verify a candidate's address and precinct number prior to the candidate filing deadline; require the Secretary of State or county clerk to verify that the voters signing the candidate's petition for office reside in the same district or jurisdiction as the candidate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB794/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb794.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854625,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"AN ACT relating to disaster recovery, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriates moneys from the EKSAFE and WKSAFE funds for continuing recovery in eastern and western Kentucky; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 154)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB752/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb752.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854626,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"AN ACT relating to a property tax installment payment program.","description":"Create a new section in KRS Chapter 134 to establish a quarterly installment payment program; define terms; provide installment payment calculation guidelines; require specific property tax information be sent to the taxpayer through notifications or made accessible through an electronic system; allow an administrative fee up to three percent; disallow two percent discount for early payment of taxes if taxes paid under quarterly installment payment program; prohibit collection of penalties and interest on installment payments; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations; establish penalties for noncompliance; amend KRS 133.220 to require the sheriff or collector to include specific tax payment information on tax notices; amend KRS 134.015 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB730/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb730.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1854627,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish a Workforce Growth and Solutions Task Force to study worker participation in the Commonwealth and identify solutions to support workforce growth.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Workforce Growth and Solutions Task Force to study challenges related to workforce participation in the Commonwealth; provide recommendations on how to identify solutions to support workforce growth; require the task force to meet at least three times before the submission of its findings and recommendations; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; provide that the Legislative Research Commission has authority to alternatively assign the issues identified by the recommendations to the appropriate committee or subcommittee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR104/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr104.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1854628,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"AN ACT relating to create a workforce housing loan pool fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198A to create the workforce housing loan pool fund to be administered by the Kentucky Housing Corporation to provide construction loans to qualifying entities for certain housing projects; specify application process; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB268/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb268.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1854630,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB704/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb704.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1854631,"bill_number":"HJR107","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the roundabout at Kentucky Route 686 and Kentucky Route 713 in Montgomery County as the Emilee Collins Memorial Roundabout.","description":"Designate the roundabout at the intersection of KY Route 686 and KY Route 713 in Montgomery County as the Emilee Collins Memorial Roundabout.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR107/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr107.html","sponsor":"David Hale"},
{"bill_id":1854632,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship.","description":"Amend KRS 164.7879 to establish new award grade point average qualifications and amounts for the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB150/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb150.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1854633,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"A RESOLUTION designating March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Designating March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR102/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr102.html","sponsor":"Amy Neighbors"},
{"bill_id":1854634,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the General Assembly's authority over local revenue options.","description":"Propose to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky to permit the General Assembly to authorize a county, city, town, or municipal corporation to assess and collect local taxes and fees that are not otherwise in conflict with the Constitution; provide ballot question with proposed amendment; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB14/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb14.html","sponsor":"Jonathan Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1854635,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"AN ACT relating to the regulation of financial institutions.","description":"Amends sections of Subtitles 1, 2, and 3 of KRS Chapter 286 to consolidate statutes, to make technical corrections, and to make revisions to the required banking experience of the financial institutions commissioner, the Financial Institutions Board, prohibited practices of financial institution examiners, application of financial services code to national bank or federal savings association operating subsidiaries, examination of safe deposit boxes, transaction of business by foreign financial institutions, banking definitions, the transaction of banking or trust business in this state, state bank and trust company charter requirements, and state bank investment powers; amends sections of Subtitle 3 of KRS Chapter 286 relating to the definition of a receivership court for an insolvent bank, national bank to state bank conversions, state bank branching powers, bank holidays, pledges of bank assets, bank dividends, bank acquisitions, bank concentration limits, interstate merger transactions, out-of-state bank powers, and banking code penalties; creates new sections of Subtitles 2 and 3 of KRS Chapter 286 to establish rules of application and interpretation, to establish national bank parity regulatory authority of the commissioner, and to amend various sections to conform; repeals sections within Subtitles 1, 2, and 3 of KRS Chapter 286 relating to financial institution commissioner appointments, improperly influencing real estate appraisals, financial institution definitions, foreign financial institutions, banking business powers, bank officers and directors, capital requirements for banks and trust companies, bank branch requirements, installment loans, educational loans to minors, and revolving credit plans; amends KRS 286.3-095 to require reporting for changes in control of bank holding companies that own a state bank; amends KRS 286.3-145 to modify the requirements for state trust companies doing business outside of Kentucky; amends KRS 286.3-146 to modify the requirements for out-of-state trust companies to do business in Kentucky; amends KRS 286.3-690 to permit the commissioner of financial institutions to remove a bank employee from office; repeals Subtitle 5 of KRS Chapter 286, relating to the chartering and regulation of state savings and loan associations, except provision relating to transacting of business by out-of-state savings and loan associations; repeals Subtitles 7 and 10 of KRS Chapter 286, relating to the licensing and regulation of industrial loan corporations and title pledge lending; amends KRS 286.8-034 to modify application fees and annual assessment fees for mortgage loan companies and mortgage loan brokers; repeals KRS 365.205, relating to printing requirements for personal checks; and provides for the initial and staggered appointments to the Financial Institutions Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 152)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB726/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb726.html","sponsor":"Michael Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1854636,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"AN ACT relating to procurement and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.055 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB750/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb750.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854637,"bill_number":"HJR109","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Curly Moore Memorial Bridge in Floyd County.","description":"Designate the Curly Moore Memorial Bridge in Floyd County and erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR109/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr109.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1854638,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Bob Edwards.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of radio broadcaster Bob Edwards.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR178/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr178.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1854639,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.","description":"Amend KRS 65.8835 and 100.991 to state that a local government shall possess a lien on property of a person found by a final order to have committed a violation of an ordinance created under KRS Chapter 100.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB822/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb822.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1854640,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 12.020 and KRS 194A.030 to establish the Office of Medical Cannabis, the Division of Enforcement and Compliance, and the Division of Licensure and Access within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amends KRS 218A.202 to make a technical correction; amends KRS 218B.010 to revise definitions of terms related to the medicinal cannabis program; amends KRS 218B.020 to add a pharmacist appointed by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to be confirmed by the Senate to the membership of the Board of Physicians and Advisors and to require the board to assist the cabinet in developing a Medicinal Cannabis Advisory Pamphlet; amends KRS 218B.035 to prohibit the use or consumption of marijuana by vaping while on any form of public transportation or in any public place; amends KRS 218B.045 to require each local board of education, each board of directors of a public charter school, and the governing body of each certified nonpublic school to establish policies related to the use of medicinal cannabis by a pupil who is a registered qualified patient on school property by December 1, 2024, and to establish basic standards for school policies related to medicinal cannabis; amends KRS 218B.050 to establish that a medicinal cannabis practitioner shall believe a patient is likely to receive safe and effective therapeutic or palliative relief from the use of medicinal cannabis before providing the patient with a written certification for the use of medicinal cannabis; amends KRS 218B.055 to require that an application for a registry identification card be accompanied by a written certification for the use of medicinal cannabis issued not more than 60 days prior to the date of application; amends KRS 218B.060 to delete provisions related to a provisional registration receipt system; amends KRS 218B.065 to make a technical correction; amends KRS 218B.070 to require a medical cannabis practitioner to make certain notifications to the cabinet; amends KRS 218B.090 to require that the cabinet prioritize the review of cannabis business licensure applications submitted by an individual or entity who is an existing Kentucky hemp business in good standing with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and to establish that a cannabis business licensed by the cabinet must comply with local government zoning and cannabis business regulations; amends KRS 218B.100 to establish the investigation and inspection powers of the Office of Medical Cannabis; amends KRS 218B.110 to establish requirements for dispensaries to provide cardholders with a copy of the Medicinal Cannabis Advisory Pamphlet and to prohibit licensed dispensaries from opening to the public or dispensing medicinal cannabis to cardholders prior to January 1, 2025; amends KRS 218B.130 to establish when a local government may act to prohibit cannabis business operations, to make technical corrections, to require that a proposal for a petition to allow cannabis business operations inside the territory of a local government that has prohibited cannabis business operations be initiated by a person or group of persons who have been registered to vote in the affected territory for at least 12 months prior to submitting the proposal, to require that a petition be signed by at least 10 percent of registered voters in the affected territory, and to require a local government that acts to prohibit cannabis business operations in its territory to provide notification of the action to the cabinet; amends KRS 218B.140 to delete the requirement that the cabinet collaborate with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, the Kentucky Board of Nursing, and the Kentucky Center for Cannabis to establish a definition of a daily supply, 10-day supply, and 30-day supply of medicinal cannabis and the amount of raw plant material that medicinal cannabis products are equivalent to, and to require that the cabinet develop a Medicinal Cannabis Advisory Pamphlet and an adverse drugs effects reporting system; amends KRS 218B.150 to establish that property and casualty insurance carriers shall not be required to reimburse a person for costs associated with the use of medicinal cannabis; and amends 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 146 (2023 SB 47), sec. 42, to establish a new effective date of July 1, 2024, for KRS 139.480, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, 218A.1423, 218B.015, 218B.030, 218B.090, 218B.095, 218B.100, 218B.105, 218B.110, 218B.115, 218B.120, 218B.125, and 218B.155; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 195)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB829/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb829.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1854641,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"AN ACT relating to children.","description":"Amend KRS 405.020 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB790/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb790.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854642,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"AN ACT relating to nicotine products.","description":"Amends KRS 241.060 to allow the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to conduct hearings and appeals; amends KRS 438.305 to define terms, to require the Secretary of State to create and publish a list of certain tobacco product retailers, to require the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to create and maintain a tobacco noncompliance database and reporting system, to require wholesalers to verify a retailer’s presence in the database prior to transactions, to establish and impose fines for wholesalers that unlawfully sell to a retailer that is in the noncompliance database, to make any retailer with unpaid fines that are more than 60 days overdue ineligible to sell Tobacco Control Act covered products until the fines are paid, to direct manufacturers of Tobacco Control Act covered products to provide safe harbor certification to wholesalers and retailers of their products, and to prohibit a retailer from selling Tobacco Control Act products to persons under 21 years of age; and amends KRS 438.340 to create new civil penalties and appeals process; effective January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 111)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB11/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb11.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1854643,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"AN ACT relating to tourism.","description":"Amend KRS 148.056 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB733/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb733.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1854644,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"AN ACT relating to workplace violence.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 338 to define terms; provide that an employer may petition the court for an order of protection after incidents of workplace violence; establish procedures for petitioning the court, service of process, hearings, and penalties for violating an order of protection; amend KRS Chapter 336.130 to include workplace violence, and order of protection based on workplace violence; direct that provisions of this Act are not severable; EFFECTIVE March 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB739/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb739.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1854645,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"AN ACT relating to guardian ad litem fees.","description":"Amend KRS 625.041, 625.080, 625.0405, and 620.100 to increase the maximum fee that can be paid to guardians ad litem and court appointed counsel to $600.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB808/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb808.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854646,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 36.474 removing the post-deployment provision relating to eligibility for the military family assistance trust fund, and to make a technical correction; and amends KRS 36.477 expanding the Kentucky National Guard Adoption Assistance Program to include former members of the Kentucky National Guard, and to allow adoption of stepchildren to qualify; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 59)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB715/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb715.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1854647,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"AN ACT relating to health and family services.","description":"Amend KRS 211.160, relating to health and family services, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB707/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb707.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1854649,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Product Development Initiative and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of subchapter 21 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024; amends KRS 154.21-015 to define “county population ranking,” “population density,” and “ten (10) year percentage change in population” and to redefine other terms; amends KRS 154.21-020 to designate reporting requirements and to restrict the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2022 to fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024; and amends KRS 154.21-035 to make technical corrections; EMERGENCY; June 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 191)","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB13/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb13.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1854650,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"AN ACT relating to local firearms control ordinances.","description":"Amend KRS 65.870 to allow local governments to enact ordinances regulating firearms; amend KRS 65.1591 and 237.115 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB716/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb716.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1854651,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget bills.","description":"Amend KRS 48.210, relating to branch budget bills, to require the Transportation Cabinet to provide assistance to the General Assembly during the budgeting process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB754/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb754.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854652,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Prescription Drug Affordability Board and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Kentucky Prescription Drug Affordability Board; establish the duties and membership of the board; provide that the board be a budgetary unit of the Office of Data Analytics; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations; establish conflict of interest requirements for board members, staff, and third-party contractors; create the Kentucky Prescription Drug Affordability Board fund; require the Office of Data Analytics to assess and collect an annual fee from manufacturers and wholesale distributors of prescription drugs, pharmacy benefit managers, health insurers, and any other administrator of pharmacy benefits; require the board to conduct annual affordability reviews of prescription drugs and establish criteria relating to the review; require the board to submit an annual report related to prescription drug pricing; amend KRS 304.2-100 to require the commissioner of insurance to assist the Office of Data Analytics in carrying out the provisions of the Act; require the board to submit a report relating to setting upper payment limits on purchases and payor reimbursements of prescriptions drugs; establish requirements for appointments to the board; require the board's first meeting to take place within 30 days of the appointment of all members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB823/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb823.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1854653,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Health Care Outcomes Task Force.","description":"Establish the Health Care Outcomes Task Force to evaluate the potential need for additional resources and programs in Kentucky to improve the overall health of Kentuckians with particular focus on providing opportunities for students to learn about a career in healthcare, and research into how Kentucky can recruit and retain health care workers; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim; require the task force to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR106/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr106.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1854654,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"AN ACT relating to adoption.","description":"Amend KRS 405.390 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB787/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb787.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854655,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"AN ACT relating to reporting fines and fees.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 27A to define terms; require the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to develop and maintain a statewide database and searchable public website that contains information on state and local fines and fees assessed in criminal cases and civil enforcement actions; require governmental entities to submit an annual report to the AOC on fines and fees assessed; require the director of the AOC to publish an annual report and submit the report to the Legislative Research Commission, Attorney General, and Governor by November 30 of each year; provide penalties for a governmental entity that does not submit the information required to the AOC; allow the Auditor of Public Accounts to perform a financial audit of records related to revenue assessed and collected through fines and fees and require a copy of the audit report to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission, Attorney General, Governor, and director of AOC; provide that data and reports compiled under the Act are subject to public inspection under the Kentucky Open Records Act; provide that the Act may be cited as the Fines and Fees Reporting Act; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB820/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb820.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1854656,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 116.155 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB278/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb278.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1854657,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for the treatment of postpartum mood disorders.","description":"Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for FDA-approved prescription drugs for the treatment of postpartum mood disorders; amend KRS 164.2871, 205.522, 205.6485, and 18A.225 to require a self-insured employer group health plan provided by a state postsecondary education institution to its employees, Medicaid, and Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the new section on postpartum mood disorder coverage; direct that provisions apply to health benefit plans issued on or after January 1, 2025; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB713/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb713.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1854658,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion.","description":"Amend KRS 311.720, 311.7701, and 311.781 to define terms; amend KRS 311.723, 311.725, 311.727, 311.732, 311.7706, 311.772, 311.780, and 311.782 to allow an abortion when the unborn child has a lethal fetal anomaly and delineate additional medical circumstances for the performance of an abortion; allow an abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest and the abortion occurs no later than six weeks after the first day of the woman's last menstrual period; amend KRS 311.800 to provide for an abortion in a publicly owned hospital under certain circumstances; amend KRS 213.101 to add rape or incest to the reporting requirement; amend KRS 311.760 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB711/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb711.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1854659,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"AN ACT relating to support systems for English language learners in common schools.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the English learner enhanced support program under the Department of Education (KDE) to help bring English learners with little or no formal education to grade-level proficiency within three years; require KDE to set standards for program; require KDE to contract provider meeting certain standards and with record of success with qualified English learners; require KDE to identify eligible districts or schools; require KDE to offer program to as many students as funds permit; require KDE to report to the Legislative Research Commission regarding progress of program; permit KDE to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB722/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb722.html","sponsor":"Kevin Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1854660,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 532.031 to define \"gender identity or expression\"; list the actions that qualify as hate crimes; list the actual or perceived characteristics a person must have in order to qualify as a victim of a hate crime; outline penalties for a person guilty of a hate crime; set forth criteria for seeking an enhanced sentence; amend KRS 15.334 and to add characteristics of a victim to be considered when determining the cause of a crime; add requirement that officers receive training on hate crimes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to permit a civil action where the victim of a hate crime suffers damages regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceeding; establish recovery for the victim; amend KRS 17.1523 to add characteristics of a victim to be considered when determining the cause of a crime; amend KRS 15.440 to require that a unit of government shall possess a written policy and procedures manual related to hate crimes in order to receive funds from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund; repeal KRS 49.320 relating to victim of hate crime deemed victim of criminally injurious conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB293/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb293.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1854661,"bill_number":"HJR119","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 1934 in Jefferson County as the Andrew and Charlotte Wade Memorial Highway.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 1934 in Jefferson County as the Andrew and Charlotte Wade Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR119/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr119.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854662,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amend KRS 241.140, 241.190, and 241.250 to require a local alcoholic beverage administrator to give an applicant a written explanation of why a license application was denied; prohibit more than one license application for the same premises within a span of 12 months; amend KRS 243.450 to deny a state alcoholic beverage license if the applicant had a license application denied for the same premises within the previous 12 months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB736/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb736.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1854663,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"AN ACT relating to elementary literacy and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 171 establishing the Kids Love to Read Program; specify the program is for kindergarten through grade five children; require books be sent to children's homes; require the Department for Libraries and Archives to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to administer the program; appropriate $500,000 for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB817/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb817.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1854664,"bill_number":"HJR122","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Simpson Martin Memorial Bridge in Floyd County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Simpson Martin Memorial Bridge in Floyd County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR122/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr122.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1854666,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 526 to establish a framework for law enforcement wiretaps compliant with federal Title III requirements (18 U.S.C. sec. 2510 et. seq.); repeal and reenact, amend, and repeal various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 526.060, which establishes the crime of divulging illegally obtained information; repeal KRS 526.070, which establishes exceptions to the crime of eavesdropping.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB725/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb725.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1854667,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to allow members and members-elect of the General Assembly to prefile bills and resolutions for introduction at the next succeeding regular legislative session; require the prefiled bills and resolutions to be published on the Legislative Research Commission's website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB819/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb819.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1854668,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"AN ACT relating to the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline fund and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 to create the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline fund; establish authorized uses for moneys in the fund; amend KRS 186.162 to add a specialized license plate for the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB740/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb740.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1854669,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"AN ACT relating to government contracts and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 45A.030 to expand the definition of \"contract\"; amend KRS 45A.035 to require promulgation of administrative regulations to establish policies regarding timely payments under contracts; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to establish timely payment penalty and procedures; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB777/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb777.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1854670,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"AN ACT relating to recognition of foreign-country money judgments.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 426A and create new sections thereof to define terms; establish requirements for recognition of a foreign-country judgment in this state, including service of process on a defendant; establish a period of limitations for recognition of a foreign-country judgment; provide for uniformity of interpretation; establish that the Act may be cited as the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB802/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb802.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854671,"bill_number":"HJR105","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to study community-based supportive service options for individuals with a history of aggressive behavior or aggressive sexual behavior.","description":"Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to study community-based supportive service options for individuals with a history of aggressive behavior or aggressive sexual behaviors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR105/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr105.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1854672,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"AN ACT relating to hazardous duty retirement for code enforcement personnel of a consolidated local government.","description":"Amend KRS 78.5520 to redefine \"hazardous position\" to include code enforcement and zoning inspection personnel employed by a consolidated local government for the purposes of benefits of the County Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB738/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb738.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1854673,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"AN ACT relating to alternative teacher certification programs.","description":"Amend KRS 161.048 to allow for alternative teacher certification through a state-approved local training program provided by a local district, group of districts, or educational cooperative; permit participation in the training program for those possessing a bachelor's or graduate degree, or working towards a degree in a program of study preparatory to teacher certification; require a bachelor's degree and a passing score in the content-area assessment prior to seeking certification; remove requirement of an offer of employment to participate in training program; define terms of eligibility for issuance of one year provisional certificate; amend KRS 161.049 and KRS 156.101 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB769/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb769.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1854674,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"AN ACT relating to firearms and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to define \"assault weapon,\" \"large capacity ammunition feeding device,\" and \"permanently inoperable\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 527 to criminalize possession and transfer of unregistered large capacity ammunition feeding devices; establish a large capacity ammunition feeding device registration program under the Department of Kentucky State Police; authorize a trust and agency account; criminalize the possession and transfer of assault weapons; amend KRS 237.104 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB796/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb796.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854675,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024 as Disabilities Awareness Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 27, 2024, as Disabilities Awareness Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR113/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr113.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1854676,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to define terms; prohibit discrimination against 340B covered entities by pharmaceutical manufacturers; authorize the Attorney General to investigate violations; amend KRS 315.010 to include pharmacists who compound drugs intended for human use without a valid prescription in the definition of \"manufacturer.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB806/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb806.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854677,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"AN ACT relating to providing for the authorization of the Office of Broadband Development to implement the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates new sections in KRS Chapter 224A to establish the Broadband Equity Access and Development Program (BEAD) within the Office of Broadband Development, to define terms, to require that the Office of Broadband Development create and administer the BEAD Program, to establish program application requirements, and to create the BEAD fund; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 82)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB267/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb267.html","sponsor":"Josh Bray"},
{"bill_id":1854678,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"AN ACT establishing the Adaptive Kindergarten Readiness pilot project.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to make legislative findings and declarations, to establish definitions, to establish the Adaptive Kindergarten Readiness Pilot Project, to establish the duration and terms of the pilot project, to require that the Kentucky Department of Education implement the pilot project through selection of a service provider, to establish the qualifications and duties of the service provider, to require that the department submit a report by December 1, 2025, to the Legislative Research Commission that evaluates the pilot project, to provide the required components of the report, to authorize the department to implement the section to the extent that federal funds are available, and to authorize the Kentucky Board of Education to select an entity that has already entered into a contract to provide substantially similar services to be selected as the provider for the pilot project.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 65)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB695/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb695.html","sponsor":"Kevin Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1854679,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 116.155 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB827/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb827.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1854680,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"AN ACT relating to the retirement systems covered under the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.","description":"Amend KRS 61.542 to make a technical change.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB710/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb710.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1854681,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"AN ACT relating to the rehabilitation of certified historic structures.","description":"Amend KRS 171.397 to allow a tax credit related to rehabilitation of certified historic structures that is transferred and remains nonrefundable to be carried forward for a period not to exceed seven years of the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation was completed; effective for applications received after April 30, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB699/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb699.html","sponsor":"Ken Upchurch"},
{"bill_id":1854682,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"AN ACT relating to mental health coverage in connection with pregnancy.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-145 to define terms; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for counseling interventions for pregnant and postpartum persons at increased risk of perinatal depression, including persons who have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 18A.225, and 164.2871 to require Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, the state employee health plan, and self-insured employer plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution to comply with the coverage requirement for counseling interventions; make technical amendments; direct that certain provisions apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB709/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb709.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1854683,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"AN ACT relating to licensing and occupations.","description":"Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to remove references to moral turpitude and good moral character; amend various other sections to conform; make technical changes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB765/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb765.html","sponsor":"Emily Callaway"},
{"bill_id":1854685,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"AN ACT relating to venue and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 120.280 to establish Hardin Circuit Court as the court of original jurisdiction for resolution of specified contests and recounts; amend KRS 120.290 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"returned to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB809/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb809.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854686,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"AN ACT relating to the right to repair agricultural equipment.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to establish the right to repair agricultural equipment; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB698/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb698.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1854687,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"AN ACT relating to teachers.","description":"Amend KRS 161.030 to specify that an individual who completes a preparation program and passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; specify that an out-of-state teacher who passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; remove the provisions for a teacher internship requirement; specify that teacher certification shall be awarded upon successful completion of an educator preparation program or alternative certification pathway and passing of the required assessment and shall not be dependent on employment; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 creating a new teacher induction and mentor program; require the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) to develop standards and guidance for the program; require the EPSB to develop evaluations for new teachers; require the EPSB to submit and annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 161 to make conforming changes; repeal KRS 161.1222, relating to the pilot teacher internship program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB828/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb828.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1854688,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"AN ACT relating to property valuation administrators.","description":"Amend KRS 132.015 to neutralize gender references.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB781/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb781.html","sponsor":"Chris Fugate"},
{"bill_id":1854689,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"AN ACT relating to health care.","description":"Amend KRS 311.599 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB697/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb697.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1854690,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Public Advocate.","description":"Amend KRS 31.020 to require the appointment of the public advocate to be confirmed by the Senate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB282/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb282.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1854691,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"AN ACT relating to home and hospital instruction.","description":"Amend KRS 158.033 to allow a student admitted to an inpatient facility to receive home and hospital services effective on the day of admittance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB799/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb799.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1854692,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION relating to the establishment of the Penal Code Reform Task Force.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to create the Penal Code Reform Task Force; establish membership; require report to the Legislative Research Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR124/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr124.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1854693,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"AN ACT relating to local taxation.","description":"Amend KRS 67.083 to allow a fiscal court of any county to levy all taxes not in conflict with the Constitution of Kentucky, provided that the fee or tax is authorized by the statutes of this state; amend KRS 67A.070 to allow urban-county governments county to levy all taxes not in conflict with the Constitution of Kentucky, provided that the fee or tax is authorized by the statutes of this state; amend KRS 67C.101 to allow consolidated local government to levy all taxes not in conflict with the Constitution of Kentucky, provided that the fee or tax is authorized by the statutes of this state; amend KRS 92.281 to allow cities of all classes levy all taxes not in conflict with the Constitution of Kentucky, provided that the fee or tax is authorized by the statutes of this state; amend KRS 610.350 to allow certain local government bodies to levy taxes within constitutional limitations, provided that the tax is authorized by the statutes of this state; amend KRS 83.520 to allow the legislative body of a city of the first class to levy all taxes within constitutional limitations, provided that the taxes are authorized by the statutes of this state; amend KRS 65.760 to allow local governments to levy certain taxes within certain limitations, provided that the taxes are authorized by the statutes of this state; create a new section of KRS Chapter 92 to prohibit municipal corporations that are authorized to levy and collect taxes or fees from levying the tax or fee unless the tax or fee is authorized by the statutes of this state; EFFECTIVE upon the ratification by voters of an amendment to Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"reassigned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB724/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb724.html","sponsor":"Jonathan Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1854694,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"AN ACT relating to operator's licenses.","description":"Amend KRS 131.1817 to remove the possible suspension of an operator's license for a person found to be a delinquent taxpayer; amend KRS 186.444 to create a medical review board for the purpose of considering a person's ability to drive due to a physical or mental disability; establish the number and qualifications of members; establish who may report persons to the medical review board; amend KRS 186.570 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB294/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb294.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1854695,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting system.","description":"Amend KRS 205.529 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the program for synchronization of medications; amend KRS 218A.010 to add optometrist and physician assistant to the definition of \"practitioner\"; amend KRS 218A.172 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the medications regulated; amend KRS 218A.182 to add charitable health care providers to the exemption from the requirement for an electronic prescription for a controlled substance; amend KRS 218A.202 to require an active account with the electronic monitoring system to prescribe and dispense controlled substances; amend KRS 218A.205 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the medications regulated and prohibition on dispensing greater than a 48-hour supply of a Schedule II controlled substance; amend KRS 218A.245 to allow the cabinet to enter into contract with any federal agency of the United States; amend KRS 304.17A-165 to remove reference to a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone in the list of controlled substances allowed under a health benefit plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB764/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb764.html","sponsor":"Robert Duvall"},
{"bill_id":1854696,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.","description":"Amend KRS 230.371 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB702/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb702.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1854697,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"AN ACT relating to an audit of the Kentucky Department of Education.","description":"Requires the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts to conduct a full fiscal controls and operational performance audit of the Kentucky Department of Education and to provide the report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education by July 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 118)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB825/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb825.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1854698,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"AN ACT relating to beauty services.","description":"Amend KRS 317A.030 to add a licensed nail technician and one additional citizen at large member to the board; direct board to collect and retain statistical data on its applicants and licensees; amend KRS 317A.120 to require the board give written tests in an applicant's first or second fluent language and provide a certified interpreter for oral exams; allow applicant to retake any failed portion of the exam one month from applicant's receipt of any failure notice and to retake any failed exam portion an unlimited number of times; cap the retesting fee at $35 per exam per applicant; amend KRS 317A.130 to require a warning notice be given for violation, except for a violation that presents immediate and present danger; direct notice to include description of violation and remediation required.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB792/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb792.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854699,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"AN ACT relating to electric utilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 96 to require electric utilities that own and operate a municipal electric utility to establish a utility board to administer the functions of the utility; require utility rates, terms of service and customer service to be administered through rules of the board; require rates be fair, just, and reasonable and predicated on the utility cost of service; prohibit commingling of funds between the utility and other local government functions; prohibit the expenditure of utility revenues on any function other than the running of the electric utility; require anyone serving on a utility board to wait one year after serving on the municipal legislative body; require the Public Service Commission to provide technical assistance to municipal electric utilities regarding rate setting and provide training for board members in the same manner as is provided to water district commissioners; amend KRS 42.4588 to link eligibility to funds under the Local Government Economic Development Program to compliance with establishing a board and delinking ratemaking and municipal revenue use from the political arena of the city legislative function; amend KRS 96.170 to require a utility board to set rates for the electric utility; amend KRS 96.200 to prohibit the legislative body of a city from using the revenue from an electric utility for anything other than running the electric utility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB807/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb807.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854700,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget recommendations.","description":"Amend KRS 48.165, relating to branch budget recommendations, to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB751/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb751.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854702,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"AN ACT relating to blockchain digital assets.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 369 to define terms relating to blockchain technology; allow individuals to use digital assets and self-hosted wallets; provide an exemption of income tax for transactions less than $200; allow home digital asset mining and digital asset mining businesses to operate within local ordinances relating to noise pollution; amend KRS 141.019 and 141.039 to conform.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB741/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb741.html","sponsor":"Adam Bowling"},
{"bill_id":1854703,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"AN ACT relating to child welfare investigations.","description":"Amend KRS 620.030 to establish record keeping and process requirements for reports of alleged child dependency, abuse, or neglect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB776/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb776.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1854704,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"AN ACT relating to travel reimbursement.","description":"Amend KRS 6.190 relating to members of the General Assembly, KRS 44.060, relating to state officials, and KRS 45.101, relating to state employees, to establish that the mileage reimbursement rate shall be equivalent to the business standard mileage rate for businesses determined annually by the Internal Revenue Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB834/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb834.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1854705,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"AN ACT relating to licensure renewal forms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 324B to direct professional healthcare licensing boards to collect more comprehensive and uniform data on licensure renewal forms and to report data to the Department of Insurance and Cabinet for Health and Family Services; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB780/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb780.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1854706,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Probate Code Task Force.","description":"Establish the Probate Code Task Force; set membership and reporting date.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR125/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr125.html","sponsor":"Steven Doan"},
{"bill_id":1854707,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.","description":"Amend KRS 241.065 to limit the number of quota retail package licenses in each council district of a consolidated local government to 16 licenses; require each quota retail package premises within a consolidated local government to be at least 700 feet from any other quota retail package premises; exempt any quota retail package licenses issued by a home rule city within a county containing a consolidated local government; grandfather existing quota retail package licenses within the consolidated local government; prohibit the renewal of a grandfathered license if the license is revoked, allowed to lapse, changes ownership, or otherwise ceases to be in effect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB737/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb737.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1854708,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"AN ACT relating to service credit for the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 161.500 to allow members of the Teachers' Retirement System to recover up to 10 unpaid days that were missed to observe religious holidays; include the recovered days in count of days worked for service credit; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB279/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb279.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1854709,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"AN ACT relating to fire protection.","description":"Amend KRS 75.160 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB701/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb701.html","sponsor":"Tom Smith"},
{"bill_id":1854710,"bill_number":"HJR116","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to evaluate and report on services offered to children in out-of-home care settings.","description":"Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to evaluate and report on services offered to children in out-of-home care settings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR116/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr116.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854711,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 6 providing for the selection and oversight of Article V commissioners if an Article V Convention is called and the Commonwealth is a participant; define terms; require the General Assembly to pass a resolution naming five commissioners to represent the Commonwealth in the convention; include in the resolution the commission, limitations, and allow the General Assembly to provide additional instructions; direct requirements for the commissioners; require the commissioners to execute an oath and the oath be filed with the Secretary of State; provide that a commissioner may be recalled or removed at any time for any reason by a joint resolution of the General Assembly, or if the General Assembly is not in session, recalled or suspended by the advisory committee; provide that a commissioner vacancy shall be filled by the advisory committee's selection of an interim commissioner until such time as a vote by the General Assembly shall select a permanent replacement; provide for commissioner allowances, compensation, and gift limitations; provide the duties and responsibilities of the delegation; provide quorum requirements and votes required for a decision of the delegation; establish an advisory committee; provide for membership and administration of the advisory committee; permit a commissioner to consult with the advisory committee the impact of prospective actions; require the advisory committee to respond to requests for advice by a commissioner; require the advisory committee to notify the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate if it has reason to believe that a commissioner has exceeded the scope of his or her authority; require the advisory committee to notify the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, if it recalls or suspends a commissioner.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB821/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb821.html","sponsor":"Jennifer Henson Decker"},
{"bill_id":1854712,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Chief Greg Estes on being named the 2023 Kentucky Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.","description":"Honor Chief Greg Estes on being named the 2023 Kentucky Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR177/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr177.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1854713,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"AN ACT relating to assault weapons.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to define \"assault weapon\" and \"large capacity ammunition feeding device\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 527 to criminalize possession and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices; criminalize the possession and transfer of assault weapons; provide exceptions for large capacity ammunition feeding devices and assault weapons lawfully owned prior to the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 237.104 to conform.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB758/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb758.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854714,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"AN ACT relating to high school graduation requirements.","description":"Amend KRS 156.160 to allow participation in physically demanding interscholastic athletics, or similar activities, as determined by a local board of education to satisfy physical education course graduation requirements; make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB719/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb719.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1854715,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Homeschool Task Force.","description":"Establish the Homeschool Task Force; establish membership; direct the task force to study and make recommendations on guardrails that can be implemented in Kentucky to preserve the integrity of homeschooling and on the impact of homeschooling on Kentucky school districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR120/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr120.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1854716,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Amend KRS 216.350, relating to health services, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB811/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb811.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1854717,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the School District Consolidation Task Force.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish School District Consolidation Task Force; outline task force duties; require the task force to submit any recommendations and changes the task force may adopt by December 1, 2024; establish membership.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR111/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr111.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1854718,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"AN ACT relating to responsible gambling.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to require tracks licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to implement programs that promote responsible gambling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB816/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb816.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1854719,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"AN ACT relating to service credit for the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 161.500 to allow members of the Teachers' Retirement System to recover up to 10 unpaid days that were missed to observe religious holidays; include the recovered days in count of days worked for service credit; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB274/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb274.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1854723,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"AN ACT relating to digital precinct boundary requirements.","description":"Amends KRS 117.055, 117.0551, 117.0552, and 117.0557 to update terminology for precinct boundaries from a physical map to a digital file requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 212)","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB779/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb779.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1854724,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"AN ACT relating to the individual tax rate.","description":"Amend KRS 141.020 to change the individual income tax rates for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB731/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb731.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1854725,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"AN ACT relating to affordable housing and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198A to create the abandoned home pool fund to be administered by the Kentucky Housing Corporation to purchase and improve vacant and abandoned homes for rental to eligible individuals and families; specify application process and criteria; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB759/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb759.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854726,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"AN ACT relating to the horse industry and making an appropriation therefore.","description":"Amend KRS 230.210 to define \"unclaimed pari-mutuel winning ticket\"; amend KRS 230.361 to include previously run horse races; amend KRS 230.225 to require the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to determine the proper allocation and use of unclaimed pari-mutuel winning tickets related to previously run horse racing; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to specify the areas to which the allocation should be made; amend KRS 138.513 to make a technical change; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB762/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb762.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1854727,"bill_number":"HJR110","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to include JoJo Hall and Teddi Leigh Cyrus as JoLeigh on the Country Music Highway in Floyd County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to include \"JoJo Hall and Teddi Leigh Cyrus as JoLeigh\" on the Country Music Highway and erect appropriate signage on United States Route 23 in Floyd County denoting this designation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR110/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr110.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1854728,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices against a person.","description":"Amend KRS 344.010 to provide definitions of \"protective hairstyle\" and \"race\" that include traits historically associated with race; amend KRS 344.020 to provide that nothing in the chapter shall be construed to prohibit reasonable workplace policies; amend KRS 158.148 to provide that school disciplinary codes shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, but shall not be interpreted to restrict the adoption of reasonable school safety policies; make technical corrections; provide that the Act may be cited as the C.R.O.W.N. Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB291/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb291.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1854729,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"AN ACT relating to the smoking cessation program, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriate certain General Fund moneys to the Department for Public Health to support the Smoking Cessation Program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB813/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb813.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1854730,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"AN ACT establishing the Adult Workforce Diploma and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to establish the Adult Workforce Diploma Pilot Program; define terms; establish eligibility criteria for the program; direct the Kentucky Department of Education to administer the program; provide payments to program providers for students who complete specified milestones; require program result reporting to the Kentucky Board of Education, the Secretary of State, and the Legislative Research Commission; specify a program end date of July 1, 2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB720/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb720.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1854731,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"AN ACT relating to wages.","description":"Amend KRS 337.010 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 minimum wage of hourly and tipped employees and require adherence to any future federal increase in excess of the new state wage rates; include anti-preemption language permitting local governments to establish minimum wage ordinances in excess of the state minimum wage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB797/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb797.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854732,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"AN ACT relating to mental health programs.","description":"Amend KRS 210.450 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB789/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb789.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854733,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"AN ACT relating to regulated products.","description":"Make a technical correction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB705/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb705.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1854734,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"AN ACT relating to university hospitals.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish that a university hospital shall only be entitled to a university hospital Medicaid reimbursement rate for services delivered at or by the university hospital in the county in which the affiliated university's primary academic campus is located.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"returned to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB281/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb281.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1854735,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming April 28, 2024, as Workers Memorial Day.","description":"Recognize April 28, 2024, as Workers Memorial Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR114/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr114.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1854736,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"AN ACT relating to revenue.","description":"Amend KRS 131.131 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB745/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb745.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854737,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"AN ACT relating to licensing.","description":"Amend KRS 309.081 to create gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB763/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb763.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1854738,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"AN ACT relating to Canadian money judgments.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 426A to define terms; establish requirements for recognition of a Canadian money judgment in this state, including supporting documents and service of process; establish relationship with the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act; provide for uniformity of interpretation; provide that the Act may be cited as the Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB801/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb801.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854739,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"AN ACT relating to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend KRS 211.575 to change the required statewide system for stroke response and treatment annual report date to September 1 of each year; amend KRS 211.689 to change the definition of \"home visitation\" and \"home visitation program\" and make technical changes; amend KRS 211.690 to allow for an electronic agreement to be submitted for the HANDS program; amend KRS 213.046 to change the reference from local registrar to state registrar and a timeline for submission from 10 days to five days related to birth certificates; amend KRS 387.540 related to individuals that compile an interdisciplinary report, to add an employee of the Cabinet and Family Services with relevant expertise; make technical changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB791/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb791.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854741,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"AN ACT relating to school district employees.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to require the Department of Education to post school district employee salary information on the department's website annually.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB800/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb800.html","sponsor":"Steve Rawlings"},
{"bill_id":1854742,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget bills.","description":"Amend KRS 48.311, relating to branch budget bills, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB289/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb289.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1854743,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Kentucky Kinship Task Force.","description":"Establish the Kentucky Kinship Task Force to study, review, and make recommendations regarding the current and future policy needs of the state to address access and availability of kinship care to the citizens of the Kentucky; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2024 Interim; require the task force to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2024","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR117/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr117.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854744,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget recommendations.","description":"Amend KRS 48.030, relating to branch budget recommendations, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB288/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb288.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1854745,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"AN ACT relating to waiting periods for sales of firearms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require a waiting period of five business days between the sale and transfer of a firearm; amend KRS 237.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB696/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb696.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854746,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"AN ACT relating to correctional services.","description":"Create a new chapter of KRS Chapter 441 to require the Department of Corrections to contract with a fiscal court of a county or local or regional correctional authority to provide correctional services to state prisoners; provide that the per diem rate agreed to shall not exceed five percent over the actual cost to provide correctional services; amend KRS 196.030 and KRS 441.025 to conform; provide that current contracts between counties to house prisoners shall remain in effect until the contract periods ends; provide that any contract between counties to house prisoners shall not exceed the actual cost to incarceration.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB283/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb283.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1854747,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"AN ACT relating to telecommunicators.","description":"Creates a new section within KRS 15.530 to 15.590 to create the Public Safety Telecommunicator Work Group to develop a new delivery format for the public safety telecommunicator academy and to add training provisions for part-time telecommunicators hired before and after July 1, 2026; amends KRS 15.530 to define “public safety telecommunicator” and “public safety telecommunicator academy,” and to remove the “CJIS” and “non-CJIS” designations; amends KRS 15.540 to allow an agency seeking to hire a telecommunicator 120 days to certify the eligibility of an applicant to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council and to require training regarding the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS); amends KRS 15.560 to require that all telecommunicators complete the academy within 12 months of their hire date and to remove disparate requirements for CJIS and non-CJIS telecommunicators; amends KRS 15.565 to remove disparate requirements for CJIS and non-CJIS certification and to require that all telecommunicators complete CJIS in-service training recognized by the Kentucky State Police CJIS Services Agency; and amends KRS 15.590 to remove distinction of CJIS and non-CJIS telecommunicator academy and to recognize the public safety telecommunicators academy in its place; EFFECTIVE, in part, July 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 108)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB782/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb782.html","sponsor":"Scott Lewis"},
{"bill_id":1854748,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"AN ACT relating to educational neglect.","description":"Amend KRS 600.020 to change the definition of \"abused and neglected child\" to describe educational neglect; amend KRS 620.090 to require that a parent or guardian shall surrender public financial benefits received on behalf of the child when the child is placed outside the home due to educational neglect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB747/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb747.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854749,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"AN ACT relating to health facilities.","description":"Creates new sections of KRS 205 to define terms and to direct that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services develop a Medicaid directed payment program to improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for qualifying hospitals located in counties with a Medicaid population greater than statewide median Medicaid enrollment percentage; amends KRS 205.6405 to revise the definition of “qualifying hospital” for the hospital rate improvement program; and amends KRS 216B.065 to require that the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and any medical system or college or school of medicine affiliate thereof receive approval from the General Assembly before acquiring or constructing an acute care hospital.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 90)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB280/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb280.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1854750,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Food and Drug Administration to mandate and enforce a prohibition on United States food manufacturers producing or selling food containing harmful ingredients that have been banned by several other countries.","description":"Urge the Food and Drug Administration to mandate and enforce a prohibition on United States food manufacturers producing or selling food containing harmful ingredients that have been banned by several other countries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR103/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr103.html","sponsor":"Deanna Frazier Gordon"},
{"bill_id":1854751,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"AN ACT relating to licensing.","description":"Amend KRS 312.021 to create gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB761/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb761.html","sponsor":"Matthew Koch"},
{"bill_id":1854752,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"AN ACT relating to cosmetology.","description":"Amend KRS 317A.120 to require examinations for licensure to be offered in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB793/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb793.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854753,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"AN ACT relating to jails and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS 441.420 to 441.450 to prohibit the building, reconstructing, remodeling, or renovation of a jail unless it is a regional jail and the General Assembly provides express approval; provide exceptions to the prohibition including where a court has ordered jail construction, construction is necessary to comply with state or federal law or regulations, or to replace or rebuild a facility following a catastrophic event; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB12/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb12.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1854754,"bill_number":"HJR108","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Stumbo Family Memorial Highway in Floyd County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Stumbo Family Memorial Highway in Floyd County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR108/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr108.html","sponsor":"Ashley Tackett Laferty"},
{"bill_id":1854755,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"AN ACT relating to contracts.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define \"covenant not to compete\" and \"covered employee\"; provide that an employer shall not require a covered employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; provide that the provisions must be posted by the employer; indicate that an employer shall not retaliate against and employee for bringing a civil action; application of provisions; amend KRS 336.990 to provide civil penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB772/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb772.html","sponsor":"Pamela Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1854756,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"AN ACT relating to child dependency, neglect, and abuse reports.","description":"Amend KRS 620.050 to allow identified persons or entities to have access to confidential information related to child dependency, neglect, and abuse reports for the purpose of a bona fide research, quality improvement, or evaluation project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB721/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb721.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1854757,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"AN ACT relating to public postsecondary educational institutions.","description":"Create new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require all postsecondary institutions to contract with an auditor and conduct an annual audit; set deadlines for finalization of the audit and submission of audit report and requirements if deadlines are not met; set rules for the Auditor of Public Accounts and Council on Postsecondary Education to place institution under a fiscal watch; require a fiscal recovery plan for institutions on fiscal watch; sets financial terms for contracts with auditors and reduction in fees for auditor's unreasonable delay; require reference to these requirements in audit contracts between postsecondary institutions and auditors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB814/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb814.html","sponsor":"George Brown"},
{"bill_id":1854759,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"AN ACT relating to internet safety instruction for children.","description":"Amend KRS 156.675 to require school districts to implement social media safety mechanisms in internet access policies; require social media safety policies; require social media safety instruction for students in grades six through 12; allow parents or guardians to opt children out of social media safety instruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB767/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb767.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1854760,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.5-150 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB812/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb812.html","sponsor":"Danny Bentley"},
{"bill_id":1854761,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"AN ACT providing maternity leave for public school employees.","description":"Amend KRS 161.155 to provide 20 maternity days to district employees who give birth; establish the terms and conditions for use of maternity days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB756/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb756.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854762,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"AN ACT relating to unemployment tax audits.","description":"Amend KRS 341.190 to provide that employer information requests include a particularized explanation for the request and is not overly broad, unduly burdensome, or outside the scope of permissible requests; amend KRS 341.990 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-06","committee":"Economic Development & Workforce Investment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB770/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb770.html","sponsor":"Myron Dossett"},
{"bill_id":1854763,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 138.510 to allocate moneys to a newly created fund from the pari-mutuel racing tax distribution; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish a fund relating to local governments and administered by the Department for Local Government; and amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to share information relating to the calculation of the new fund's distribution; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB815/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb815.html","sponsor":"Alan Gentry"},
{"bill_id":1854764,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"AN ACT relating to motor vehicle inspectors.","description":"Amends KRS 70.030 to allow a sheriff to appoint nonsworn special inspectors solely to perform motor vehicle inspections; amends KRS 186A.115 to allow sheriffs to appoint up to two employees of a motor vehicle dealer licensed under KRS Chapter 190 and doing business in the sheriff’s county as special inspectors solely to complete inspections of motor vehicles to be sold by that dealer if the motor vehicle dealer is a new motor vehicle dealer or a used motor vehicle dealer that makes an average of 100 motor vehicle sales per month for the preceding 12 months, to allow the sheriff to retain fees for conducting motor vehicle inspections in the amount of $30 for a motor vehicle dealer that has an employee who is appointed as a special inspector, $15 for a motor vehicle dealer that does not have an employee appointed as a special inspector, or $15 for an individual, to require that the Transportation Cabinet promulgate administrative regulations to create an electronic certified vehicle inspection form to electronically input all required information for motor vehicle inspections, and to exempt certified inspector numbers from open records requests unless required by a court order; and amends KRS 186A.990 to add intentionally or willfully divulging a certified inspector number as a Class A misdemeanor and selling a certified inspector number as a Class D felony.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 103)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB833/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb833.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1854765,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"AN ACT relating to abortion-inducing drugs.","description":"Amend KRS 216B.210 to specify that referral of complaints from the Kentucky Abortion-Inducing Drug Certification Program complaint portal may be made to the Office of the Attorney General or any other state department for enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB838/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb838.html","sponsor":"Nancy Tate"},
{"bill_id":1854766,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"AN ACT relating to background checks on the sale or transfer of firearms.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require background checks for private firearms sales and transfers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB735/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb735.html","sponsor":"Keturah Herron"},
{"bill_id":1854767,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"AN ACT relating to court proceedings.","description":"Amend KRS 24A.320 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB810/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb810.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854768,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"AN ACT relating to lobbying.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 12 to define \"lobbyist\"; prohibit any program cabinet, department, division, branch, section, organizational unit, unit, office, or administrative body from employing a lobbyist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB273/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb273.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1854769,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"AN ACT relating to open juvenile proceedings.","description":"Amend KRS 610.070 to establish persons who shall be admitted to a proceeding related to dependency, neglect, and abuse, and termination of parental rights; establish guidelines for attendance; amend KRS 610.105 and 610.340 to conform; repeal KRS 21A.190, 21A.192, and 610.072, relating to the pilot project to study open juvenile proceedings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB805/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb805.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854770,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"AN ACT relating to prior authorization.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-600 to define \"health care provider\" and \"health care service\"; make conforming amendments; create new sections of KRS 304.17A-600 to 304.17A-633 to establish eligibility criteria and requirements for prior authorization exemptions; establish requirements for rescinding prior authorization exemptions; set forth requirements for external reviews of prior authorization exemption denials and rescissions; establish requirements for sending forms and notices to health care providers; provide that nothing shall be construed to authorize a health care provider to act outside the provider's scope of practice or require an insurer or private review agent to pay for a health care service performed in violation of law; require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to establish forms; amend KRS 304.17A-605 to establish applicability of provisions relating to prior authorization exemptions to certain insurers and private review agents; amend KRS 304.17A-607 to establish requirements for prior authorizations; amend KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit the retrospective denial, reduction in payment, and review of health care services for which a health care provider has a prior authorization exemption and establish exceptions; amend KRS 304.17A-621 to conform; amend KRS 304.17A-627 to prohibit conflicts of interest with independent review entities and reviewers of prior authorization exemption denials and rescissions; require independent review entities and reviewers of prior authorization exemption denials and rescissions to submit an annual report to the Department of Insurance; amend KRS 304.17A-633 to require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to report on external reviews of prior authorization exemptions denials and rescissions; amend KRS 304.17A-706 to conform; amend KRS 205.536 to require managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the sections on prior authorization exemptions; apply the provisions to contracts delivered, entered, renewed, extended, or amended on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB270/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb270.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1854771,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"AN ACT relating to political spending by public school districts and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to prohibit a public school district, public school, or public charter school or educational cooperative from expending any money from whatever source to advocate for against any public question that appears on the ballot; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB831/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb831.html","sponsor":"Shane Baker"},
{"bill_id":1854772,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"AN ACT relating to education funding.","description":"Amend KRS 157.350 to delete outdated language for the calculation of average daily attendance for the distribution of funds for the support education excellence in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB748/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb748.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854773,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"AN ACT relating to employer requirements for victims of domestic abuse.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms related to employer requirements for victims of domestic violence; require employers to grant leave from work for employees who seek protection or treatment for themselves or a family member due to dating violence and abuse, domestic violence and abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault, or stalking; require that employees give their employers advance notice when feasible before taking leave or by the end of the first day in which the employee takes leave when advance notice is not feasible; permit an employer to request verification upon an employee requesting leave; provide how an employee may satisfy the verification requirement for leave; allow for the employee to decide whether to use the employee's paid time off or unpaid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality related to an employee's requested leave except under limited circumstances; require that an employer reinstate an employee who takes leave to the employee's exact or similar position the employee was in before the employee took the leave except under limited circumstances; require an employer to maintain health care coverage for an employer who takes leave; require an employer make reasonable safety accommodations requested by an employee who is a victim of dating violence and abuse, domestic violence and abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault, or stalking; permit an employer to request verification upon an employee requesting reasonable safety accommodations; provide how an employee may satisfy the verification requirement for reasonable safety accommodations; require the employer to maintain confidentiality related to an employee's request for reasonable safety accommodations, except under limited circumstances; prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or candidates who are actual or perceived victims of dating violence and abuse, domestic violence and abuse, human trafficking, sexual assault, or stalking; allow for a private right of action for violation of Sections 1 to 7 of this Act; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB824/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb824.html","sponsor":"Sarah Stalker"},
{"bill_id":1854774,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"AN ACT relating to medical treatment.","description":"Amend KRS 311.586 to provide gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB760/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb760.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854775,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"AN ACT relating to weapons on school property.","description":"Amend KRS 527.010 to include knives longer than three inches in weapons prohibited on school grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Education (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB798/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb798.html","sponsor":"Nicolas Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1854776,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"AN ACT relating to reproduction.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to protect access to assisted reproductive technology; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to declare that a fertilized human egg or human embryo that exists outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB757/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb757.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854778,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"AN ACT relating to coverage for cranial conditions.","description":"Create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for the treatment of plagiocephaly; prohibit certain restrictions on coverage for the treatment of plagiocephaly; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for cranial banding when prescribed by a health care provider; prohibit certain restrictions on coverage for cranial banding; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP), self-insured employer plans offered by state postsecondary education institutions, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirements for the treatment of plagiocephaly and cranial banding; apply provisions to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB768/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb768.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1854779,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"AN ACT relating to energy.","description":"Amend KRS 224.10-225 to make technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB272/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb272.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1854780,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"AN ACT relating to child-care centers.","description":"Amend KRS 199.896 to establish licensure requirements for child-care centers; amend KRS 199.8962 to establish operational standards for child-care centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB775/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb775.html","sponsor":"Josh Calloway"},
{"bill_id":1854781,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"AN ACT relating to college student criminal history inquiries.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit a public or private postsecondary institution from inquiring about a student's criminal history on the institution's admissions application.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB732/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb732.html","sponsor":"Lisa Willner"},
{"bill_id":1854782,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Highways.","description":"Amend KRS 176.050 to allow the Department of Highways to establish professional service contracts with real estate brokers and appraisers to provide lawful right of way services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB703/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb703.html","sponsor":"Shawn McPherson"},
{"bill_id":1854783,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"AN ACT relating to temporary restraining orders and injunctions.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 454 to establish protection from harm for the public and the government when a statute enacted by the General Assembly is the subject of a temporary order or injunction not limited to the parties to the dispute; declare the policy and intent of the General Assembly to ensure protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB803/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb803.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854784,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.037 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB729/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb729.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1854785,"bill_number":"HJR126","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION requiring the New State Capitol, Capitol Annex, and surrounding areas be available for use by all three branches of government.","description":"Ensure that all public areas of the New State Capitol, State Capitol Annex, and any buildings, appurtenances, or areas surrounding the New State Capitol and the State Capitol Annex be available for use by all three branches of government.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR126/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr126.html","sponsor":"David Osborne"},
{"bill_id":1854786,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"AN ACT relating to the promotion of family well-being and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to require the eligibility periods for all public assistance programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services be extended to the maximum period of eligibility permitted under federal law; prohibit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from relying exclusively on automated, artificial-intelligence based, or algorithmic software in the identification of fraud in programs administered by the cabinet; require Cabinet for Health and Family Services personnel to review relevant documentation before denying, discontinuing, or reducing an individual's benefits; amend KRS 205.178 to conform; amend KRS 205.231 to establish a presumption of innocence for public assistance beneficiaries when appealing a decision to disqualify the individual; create a new section of Subtitle 17 of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals and specify coverage requirements; amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require health benefit plans that provide coverage for dependents to cover maternity care for all covered individuals regardless of age; amend KRS 18A.225, 164.2871, 194A.099, 205.522, 205.6485, and 205.5372 to conform; amend KRS 205.592 to allow Medicaid income limits for certain women and children to be increased under certain circumstances; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid coverage for lactation support services and breastfeeding supplies; amend KRS 205.1783 to require the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training program to offer the same services as are offered to Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program participants; amend KRS 100.982 and 100.984 to permit the operation of family child-care homes in any residential zone without a conditional use permit; amend KRS 199.894 to define terms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to establish the Child Care Assistance Program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to allow court eviction-records to be expunged after three years; require payment of back rent; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish a tuition and student fee waiver for eligible pregnant women and parents; direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Basic Health Program Design Task Force to make recommendations regarding the basic health program eligibility, cost sharing, and reimbursement rates; authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish a basic health program; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to prepare and submit federal waiver applications to provide supported housing and supported employment services to certain Medicaid beneficiaries; to waive the single risk pool requirement and establish a state-based reinsurance program; and to permit the cabinet to accept SNAP applications from incarcerated individuals up to six months prior to release; appropriate to the Kentucky Housing Corporation: 2024-2026: $10,000,000 for a rental assistance program for pregnant women and households that include children under the five years of age; appropriate to the Department of Agriculture: 2024-2026: $2,200,000 to establish a school nutrition reimbursement program and to support the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Assistance Program; appropriate to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services: 2024-2025: $37,094,200, 2025-2026: $67,088,400 to expand the Women, Infants, and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Assistance Program to include Jefferson County, establish a Women, Infants, and Children's Program supplemental payment, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program offerings, and fund an additional 280 slots in the Home and Community Based waiver program, an additional 2,100 slots in the Michelle P. waiver program, and an additional 800 slots in the Supports for Community Living waiver program; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval as necessary; direct the Department of Insurance to seek a federal cost defrayment waiver as necessary;provide that the Act may be cited as the Advancing Lives for Pregnancy and Healthy Alternatives Act or the ALPHA Act; APPROPRIATION; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB734/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb734.html","sponsor":"Killian Timoney"},
{"bill_id":1854787,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"AN ACT relating to hate crimes.","description":"Repeal and reenact KRS 532.031 to define \"gender identity or expression\"; list the actions that qualify as hate crimes; list the actual or perceived characteristics a person must have in order to qualify as a victim of a hate crime; outline penalties for a person guilty of a hate crime; set forth criteria for seeking an enhanced sentence; amend KRS 15.334 and to add characteristics of a victim to be considered when determining the cause of a crime; add requirement that officers receive training on hate crimes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to permit a civil action where the victim of a hate crime suffers damages regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceeding; establish recovery for the victim; amend KRS 17.1523 to add characteristics of a victim to be considered when determining the cause of a crime; amend KRS 15.440 to require that a unit of government shall possess a written policy and procedures manual related to hate crimes in order to receive funds from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund; repeal KRS 49.320 relating to victim of hate crime deemed victim of criminally injurious conduct.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB755/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb755.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1854788,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amend KRS 533.220 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB271/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb271.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1854789,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"AN ACT relating to natural resources.","description":"Amend KRS 350.028 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB728/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb728.html","sponsor":"Savannah Maddox"},
{"bill_id":1854790,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"AN ACT relating to revenue.","description":"Amend KRS 139.785 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB746/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb746.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854791,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"AN ACT relating to peace officers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to impose a duty on peace officers to intervene to prevent or stop another officer from using physical force that will cause unlawful serious physical injury, death, or deprivation of civil rights; impose a duty to provide or obtain emergency medical assistance; require reporting of intervention; provide administrative and legal protections; amend KRS 15.330 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to prescribe minimum standards for use of force by officer, an officer's duty to intervene, and reporting of police officer misconduct.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB717/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb717.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1854792,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"AN ACT relating to solid waste management.","description":"Amend KRS 224.1-010 to restrict residual wastes in the definition of \"municipal solid waste disposal facility\" and define \"residual waste\" and \"residual waste facility\"; amend KRS 224.40-315 to require the generator of a residual solid waste and the location of the residual waste site or facility to be located in the same county to qualify for the exception from local determination; restrict the owner of a residual waste site or facility from accepting industrial wastes from other facilities outside of the county and then disposing of those wastes within the residual waste site or facility; and amend KRS 224.43-345 to update the solid waste management plan to include capacity expansions for residual waste sites or facilities including those that bring in residual wastes from areas outside of the solid waste management area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB706/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb706.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1854793,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"AN ACT relating to patient access to pharmacy benefits.","description":"Amend KRS 304.17A-535 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB749/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb749.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854795,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"AN ACT relating to economic relief for local communities of the Commonwealth and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 147A.154 and 147A.158 to sunset the existing Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program as established in the Department for Local Government and to transfer the moneys in the existing fund to the Cabinet for Economic Development to be used in the GRANT Program of 2024; creates subchapter 14 within KRS Chapter 154 to establish the GRANT Program of 2024 under the cabinet, to define terms, to establish the duties of the cabinet in the implementation of the program subject to the approval of the GRANT commission, to establish a sunset provision of December 31, 2026, to establish requirements for grant applications, to establish project evaluation and scoring requirements, to create a fund for the program, to establish program reporting requirements, to establish the GRANT commission, and to establish membership and meeting provisions; and amends KRS 12.020 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 188)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB723/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb723.html","sponsor":"Richard Heath"},
{"bill_id":1854796,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"AN ACT relating to the fiduciary duties owed to the state-administered retirement systems.","description":"Amend KRS 61.650, relating to fiduciary duties owed to the Kentucky Retirement Systems, to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB742/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb742.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1854797,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"AN ACT relating to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.","description":"Amend KRS 407.440 to add gender-neutral language and make technical change.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB786/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb786.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854798,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"AN ACT relating to school buildings.","description":"Amend KRS 162.055 to allow school property to be utilized for teacher and employee housing; create a new section of KRS Chapter 162 to permit school boards or school district finance corporations to use land currently owned or newly leased to provide affordable housing options for teachers and school employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB837/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb837.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Banta"},
{"bill_id":1854799,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky River Authority.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151 to establish definitions for KRS 151.700 to 151.730, regarding the Kentucky River Authority; amend KRS 151.710 to clarify requirements for members of the Kentucky River Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB714/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb714.html","sponsor":"Ryan Dotson"},
{"bill_id":1854800,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"AN ACT relating to independent school districts.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 160 to establish definitions; establish a petition process for citizens of a qualifying city to place the question of creating a new independent district and local board of education within the boundaries of the city; establish the requirements for the question and the board of education provisional election; establish the initial terms of office for the interim board of education and subsequent terms; establish the transition of authorities from the originating school district board of education to the boards of both the altered originating school district and the new independent school district; require the Kentucky Department of Education to calculate assets and liabilities of the originating school district for division to the altered originating school district and the new independent school district; authorize the altered originating district to maintain control and use of assets until the scheduled transfer to the new independent district and authorize the continued payments of debts; establish a negotiation process between the altered originating district and the new independent district to resolve the division of the originating district's assets and liabilities; establish a deadline for the negotiation to conclude with an agreement; provide a process for resolution of disagreements; establish a penalty to the districts for unresolved disputes that continue past the deadline; establish a deadline for the transfer of all assets and debts; authorize the altered originating district to continue to assess and collect taxes for both districts until the close of the tax year in which the new independent district is fully operational; provide for the distribution of collected taxes during the transition period; require the mayor of the city to call the newly elected interim board of new independent district to meet; establish the agenda for the first meeting of the new interim board; allow the interim board to request assistance from the Kentucky Department of Education and require the commissioner of education to provide assistance; establish the transition process for the new independent district to become fully functional, including budgets and financial transfers during the transition; allow for the new independent district to request a waiver of the transition timeline from the commissioner of education; allow the interim board to submit a waiver request for a statute or administrative regulation to the Kentucky Board of Education, and establish the limits of any waiver; authorize the interim board to enter into service contracts with another school district during the transition; establish a process for the interim board to vote to terminate the establishment of the new independent district due to financial unviability during the transition; establish the transition from an interim board to a fully functional board of the new independent district; require the continued collection of taxes tied to the payment of debt or interest until the debt or interest is retired; waive the requirement for school based decision making for the first year of operations of the new independent district; require the interim board of the new independent district to develop, adopt, and maintain a transition plan and establish the requirements of the plan; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to establish a projection model for the first year of full operations of the new independent district and the altered originating district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB784/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb784.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1854801,"bill_number":"HJR118","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 2054 in Jefferson County as the Anne and Carl Braden Memorial Highway.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 2054 in Jefferson County as the Anne and Carl Braden Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR118/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr118.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854802,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"AN ACT relating to bachelor's degrees.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require public postsecondary institutions offering bachelor's degrees to include at least three credit hours related to the study of the government of the United States in any graduation requirements for those degrees and authorize the Council on Postsecondary Education to establish the minimum standards for the courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB269/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb269.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1854803,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.085 to provide convenience of the voter as a basis for absentee voting; amend KRS 117.076 to permit any qualified voter the ability to vote in-person absentee during normal business hours on any of the 12 working days and two Saturdays before an election; amend KRS 117.066 to require that each county board of elections petition for and use a vote center on election day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB292/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb292.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1854804,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"AN ACT relating to state personnel.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.050 to require a member of the Personnel Board to vacate his or her position or have the board terminate his or her position if he or she separates from the classified service; amend KRS 18A.110 to allow the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement scholarship programs, internship programs, education programs, educational assistance programs for employees, and interview preferences for applicants who complete an executive branch internship program; allow the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the classified service governing layoffs, furloughs, and reduction of hours to include, but not be limited to reemployment of laid-off employees; amend KRS 18A.115 to permit members and employees of boards and commissions exempt from the classified service to employ staff subject to the provisions of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200; exempt juvenile facility managers from the classified service; amend KRS 18A.125 to require all agencies and employees for which the Personnel Cabinet administers payroll to comply with the secretary's payroll administration; prohibit an executive branch agency for which the cabinet administers payroll from authorizing work performance outside of the Commonwealth without approval from the secretary; allow an agency to request the secretary deduct certain items from an employee's final paycheck so long as the deduction is expressly authorized in writing and does not reduce the employee's pay below the federal minimum wage; amend KRS 18A.005, 18A.035, 18A.0751, 18A.095, 18A.100, 18A.113, 18A.355, 132.370, and 163.032 to confom and make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"placed in the Orders of the Day","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB290/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb290.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1854805,"bill_number":"HJR121","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring the Commonwealth of Kentucky a sanctuary state from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's overreaching regulatory actions on fossil fuel-fired power plants.","description":"Declare that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is a sanctuary state from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's overreaching regulatory actions on fossil fuel-fired power plants; provide that air quality standards for permits for fossil fuel-fired power plants are not subject to federal regulation; provide that the Energy and Environment Cabinet holds sole jurisdiction for environmental regulation; prohibit state agencies from collecting fines or penalties for any violations of federal requirements as they apply to fossil fuel-fired power plants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HJR121/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hjr121.html","sponsor":"Jim Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1854806,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"AN ACT relating to the environmental remediation fee and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 224.43-500 to increase the environmental remediation fee from $1.75 to $2.00; amend KRS 224.43-505 to allocate 50 percent of the environmental remediation fee collected from residual waste facilities to the county where the facility is located and that remaining 50 percent to the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation fund; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB773/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb773.html","sponsor":"Rebecca Raymer"},
{"bill_id":1854807,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"AN ACT relating to the acquisition and ownership of real property by a foreign principal.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 381 to define terms; prohibit a foreign principal from acquiring or owning agricultural land; require a foreign principal that owns or acquires agricultural land before the effective date of this Act to register the ownership with the Department of Agriculture; require a purchaser of agricultural land to file an affidavit with the Department of Agriculture attesting that the purchaser is not a foreign principal; authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate regulations; prohibit a foreign principal from acquiring or owning real property on or within 10 miles of a military installation; require a foreign principal that owns or acquires real property on or within 10 miles of a military installation before the effective date of this Act, or that owns real property as authorized to register the ownership with the Cabinet for Economic Development; require a purchaser of real property located on or within 10 miles of a military installation to file an affidavit with the Cabinet for Economic Development attesting that the purchaser is not a foreign principal; authorize the Cabinet for Economic Development to promulgate regulations; authorize the Kentucky Real Estate Commission to establish regulations related to the affidavits required under this Act; establish procedures for the forfeiture of real property owned or acquired in violation of this Act; establish penalties for violations; amend KRS 381.320 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB284/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb284.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1854808,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"AN ACT relating to name, image, and likeness activities of intercollegiate student-athletes and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 164.6945 to provide that specified subsections apply to name, image, and likeness agreement activities only to the extent that a national intercollegiate athletic association may lawfully regulate or restrict a student-athlete’s agreements to receive compensation in exchange for his or her name, image, or likeness, including as modified, currently or in the future, by a court of competent jurisdiction and to the extent that the intercollegiate athletic association chooses to do so; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-16","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 194)","last_action_date":"2024-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB285/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb285.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1854809,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"AN ACT relating to inheritance tax.","description":"Amend KRS 140.070 and 140.080 to include a foster child as a Class A beneficiary and to delete language that only applies to deaths occurring prior to July 1, 1995, or between July 1, 1995, and June 30, 1998.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB785/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb785.html","sponsor":"Ruth Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1854810,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amends KRS 147A.090 to provide that area development district boards of directors have the power and duty to cooperate with the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority (KORRRA); creates new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to promote outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the KORRRA; amends KRS Chapter 241.010 to define terms; creates new sections of KRS Chapter 242 and 243 to authorize a precinct local option election to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at marinas, to set petition and ballot language, to define “marina” and establish qualifications for a local option election and licensure, and to make marinas eligible for retail package and drink licenses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 151)","last_action_date":"2024-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB712/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb712.html","sponsor":"Ken Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1854811,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"AN ACT relating to public health.","description":"Amend KRS 212.190 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Families & Children (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB788/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb788.html","sponsor":"Samara Heavrin"},
{"bill_id":1854812,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"AN ACT relating to trusts.","description":"Amend KRS 386B.1-010 to add definitions; create new sections of Subchapter 5 of KRS Chapter 386B to permit the establishment of spendthrift trusts; establish rules for spendthrift trusts; amend KRS 386B.1-030, 386B.4-110, 386.175, 390.320, 394.035, and 394.640 to conform; repeal KRS 386B.5-010 to 386B.5-060.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-04-09","last_action":"Veto not acted upon, and Bill and Veto Message filed with Secretary of State","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB771/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb771.html","sponsor":"Matt Lockett"},
{"bill_id":1854814,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"AN ACT relating to licensed occupations.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to require the licensing authorities of healthcare occupations to collect workforce participation data during the annual, biennial, or triennial licensure renewal process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB766/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb766.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1854815,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"AN ACT relating to venue and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 452.010, 452.030, 452.050, and 452.090 to establish application for a transfer for a change in venue in specified actions; and amends KRS 452.005 to conform; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 189)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB804/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb804.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1854816,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"AN ACT relating to fiscal matters, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 68.200 to define “gross receipts” and to apply the license fee to gross receipts derived from transportation network company services; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to require that the Department of Revenue submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue pertaining to tax law changes and actions taken by the department; amends KRS 131.010 to define “administrative writings” and “tax form”; amends KRS 131.020 to establish requirements for the Office of Tax Policy and Regulation within the Department of Revenue to publish administrative writings, tax forms, and instructions to the tax forms on its website; amends KRS 131.030, 131.081, 131.130, and 131.131 to conform; amends KRS 131.190 to allow reporting of information by the Department of Revenue; amends KRS 131.400, 131.420, 131.435, 131.440, and 131.445 to require that the Department of Revenue offer a tax amnesty program, to provide various revenue measures for the operation of certain state agencies, to allow the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to increase the registration fee to provide funding for a new online filing system, to require that the Office of the State Budget Director submit reports on tax expenditure recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, and to apply specified provisions to 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 fiscal years; amends KRS 138.472 to define terms and to allow a bad debt deduction for the motor vehicle rental and ride share excise tax; amends KRS 138.475 and 186.050 to remove hybrid vehicles from the electric vehicle ownership fee; amends KRS 138.510 to redistribute up to $250,000 per fiscal year in historical horse racing pari-mutuel tax revenues to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for the benefit of Thoroughbred, standardbred, and American quarter horse aftercare facilities in Kentucky and up to $250,000 per fiscal year to the Kentucky equine management internship program, to eliminate distributions of the excise tax on historical horse races to the Kentucky Thoroughbred and standardbred breeders incentive funds, to include the Bluegrass Community and Technical College in the distribution of pari-mutuel tax revenues that are required to be used for construction, expansion or renovation of facilities or the purchase of equipment for equine programs, and to require the host track to grant the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet a race title sponsorship and promotional package at multiple-day international harness racing event with purses and awards over $5 million; amends KRS 138.513 to make a technical correction; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to allow a sales and use tax exemption for a preliminarily approved company or an approved company; amends KRS 139.470 to increase the sales and use tax de minimis filing threshold to $12,000; amends KRS 139.480 to exempt the sale, use, storage, or consumption of currency and bullion from sales and use tax; amends KRS 140.040 to define “power of appointment” to mean only a general power of appointment; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow an income tax credit for the sales and use tax paid on a qualified broadband investment in this state; amends KRS 141.010 to update the Internal Revenue Code reference date to the Internal Revenue Code in effect on December 31, 2023, for income tax purposes; amends KRS 141.020 to further define “GF appropriations” to exclude any appropriation from the budget reserve trust fund account that is supported solely by moneys from the budget reserve trust fund account and specifically identified in the appropriation language as not being a GF appropriation; extends the sunset date to January 1, 2027, in relation to the exclusions from income tax earned by nonresident disaster response employees and disaster response businesses; amends KRS 141.0205 to order the qualified broadband investment tax credit; amends KRS 141.039 to delay the deferred tax deduction until January 1, 2026; amends KRS 141.040 to extend the sunset date to January 1, 2027, in relation to the exclusions from income tax earned by disaster response businesses; amends KRS 143.022 to allow refunds of tax paid on coal transported directly to a market outside of North America until July 1, 2026; creates new sections of Subchapter 20 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish an economic development program for data centers, to define terms, to make declarations and state purposes for the sales and use tax incentive, to provide a process for companies to apply, to prohibit the rehabilitation or replacement of existing data centers, and to require a memorandum of agreement between the Cabinet for Economic Development and an eligible company; amends KRS 154.30-010 to allow modified new revenues for income tax to be used for calendar years 2023 to 2026; amends KRS 186.010 to eliminate the definition of “hybrid vehicle”; amends KRS 186.162 to require the Transportation Cabinet to identify the cost of issuing a child victims’ trust fund special license plate and to require the transfer of revenues received in excess of the cost to the child victims’ trust fund; amends KRS 186.531 to eliminate fees for obtaining certain personal identification cards; amends KRS 224.50-868 to extend the fee currently imposed for each new motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer tire sold in Kentucky to July 1, 2026; amends KRS 224.60-130 to extend the date for reimbursements of corrective action projects using moneys in the petroleum storage tank account; amends KRS 224.60-142 to extend the date of registration for owners of petroleum storage tanks containing motor fuels in order to be eligible to participate in the fund and extends the date allowing owners and operators to submit affidavits and applications through July 15, 2031, relevant to current petroleum storage tank accounts; amends KRS 224.60-145 to extend the small operator assistance and small operator tank removal accounts to July 15, 2031; amends KRS 230.400 to require that $100,000 each fiscal year be transferred from the Kentucky Thoroughbred development fund to the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account; amends KRS 230.445 to require that $25,000 each fiscal year be transferred from the Kentucky quarter horse, paint horse, Appaloosa, and Arabian development fund to the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account; amends KRS 230.770 to require that $75,000 each fiscal year be transferred from the Kentucky standardbred development fund to the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account, to require the racing commission to account for all moneys within the standardbred development fund by separating those moneys as required for distribution, to establish an international harness racing event reserve account for a Kentucky track that hosts an international harness racing event spanning several days and distributes at least $5 million in purses and awards, and beginning July 31, 2024, to provide that $300,000 from the standardbred development fund be transferred annually to the international harness racing reserve account until the reserve account reaches $900,000; RETROACTIVE; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY;","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 166)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB8/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb8.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854817,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"AN ACT relating to child custody.","description":"Amend KRS 610.050 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB832/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb832.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1854818,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"AN ACT relating to revenue.","description":"Amend KRS 132.130 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB744/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb744.html","sponsor":"Jason Petrie"},
{"bill_id":1854819,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"AN ACT relating to real property.","description":"Amend KRS 371.160 to provide that the requirement that the retained amount held back by an owner for improvement of real estate in any contract in the amount of $500,000 or more be deposited into a separate escrow account shall be mandatory and shall not waived by contract.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB778/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb778.html","sponsor":"Randy Bridges"},
{"bill_id":1854820,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"AN ACT relating to branch budget recommendations.","description":"Amend KRS 48.100, relating to branch budget recommendations, to specify that the Governor shall submit a separate recommendation for the Transportation Cabinet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB287/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb287.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1854821,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"AN ACT relating to governance of the Kentucky School for the Deaf.","description":"Amend KRS 167.017 to set timelines for appointment of a search committee for the superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Deaf and appointment of the superintendent; require prioritization of candidates that will be locally available and commit to full-time duties as superintendent; preclude Department of Education employees or Board of Education members from being appointed as superintendent within one year of employment or membership.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB783/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb783.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1854822,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"AN ACT relating to a firearm safety course tax credit.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, but before January 1, 2028, for individuals who enroll in a firearm safety course during the taxable year; Amend KRS 141.0205 to provide for the ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB708/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb708.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1854823,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.160 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB830/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb830.html","sponsor":"David Meade"},
{"bill_id":1854824,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"AN ACT relating to workforce development.","description":"Amend KRS 343.090 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB818/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb818.html","sponsor":"Cherlynn Stevenson"},
{"bill_id":1854825,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"AN ACT relating to energy.","description":"Amend KRS 353.804 and 353.812 to make grammatical and technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB277/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb277.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1854826,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of minors.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 436 to declare legislative findings relating to pornography; define terms; establish a civil cause of action against any commercial entity that publishes matter harmful to minors on the internet without obtaining age verification; require removal of personal data following review for access; establish civil causes of action for violations; establish limitations on applicability and liability.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB276/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb276.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1854827,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"AN ACT relating to city meetings.","description":"Amend KRS 83A.130, 83A.140, and 83A.150 to require a city's legislative body to create an agenda that is distributed to members of the body at least 72 hours prior to the meeting and made available to the public at the time of the meeting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB795/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb795.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1854828,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 16, 2024, and October 31, 2024, as Take Your Child to Vote Day.","description":"Recognize May 16, 2024, and October 31, 2024, as Take Your Child to Vote Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR123/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr123.html","sponsor":"Rachel Roarx"},
{"bill_id":1854829,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"AN ACT relating to peace officers.","description":"Amend KRS 67C.329 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB774/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb774.html","sponsor":"Susan Tyler Witten"},
{"bill_id":1854830,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"AN ACT relating to pretrial release.","description":"Amend KRS 431.066 to limit the use of money bail to certain high-risk defendants and create a preventive detention process for defendants of select risk levels and charge types; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish a preventive detention hearing process and define the limited circumstances in which money bail can be imposed; amend various statutes to conform; repeal KRS 431.021.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB718/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb718.html","sponsor":"Nima Kulkarni"},
{"bill_id":1855262,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.","description":"Amend KRS 342.0011 to define \"medical professional\"; amend KRS 342.020 to provide that failure to submit a statement for services within 45 days may render the statement for services ineligible and that denial of a claim shall toll the requirements to submit the statement for services; amend KRS 342.033 to delete \"physician\" and insert \"medical professional\" to allow medical professionals to provide direct testimony through a written medical report; amend KRS 342.125 to allow an administrative law judge to reopen and review any award or order for post-award request for vocational rehabilitation; amend KRS 342.140 to include unemployment benefits in the average weekly wage calculation; amend KRS 342.276 to require the commissioner to promulgate regulations requiring parties to demonstrate attempts have been made to reach a settlement and that mediation will be beneficial to resolve the issues; amend KRS 342.281 to provide that after an order of reconsideration has been rendered, subsequent petitions for reconsideration shall not toll the time to appeal unless the petition for reconsideration is filed to correct an order on reconsideration; amend KRS 342.310 to provide that if an administrative law judge determines a medical dispute was frivolously filed or filed for the purpose of harassment by an employer, its third-party administrator, or the responsible insurer, attorney's fees may be assessed; amend KRS 342.315 to add University of Pikeville to the medical schools that the commissioner shall contract with to evaluate workers, delete \"physicians\" and insert \"medical professionals\" qualified as \"B\" readers in cases involving coal workers' pneumoconiosis, delete \"physicians\" and insert \"medical professionals\" performing evaluations for injuries or occupational hearing loss; amend KRS 342.316 to delete \"physician\" and insert \"medical professional\" to provide at least one written medical report in filing occupational disease claims; amend KRS 342.320 to delete \"physicians\" and insert \"medical professionals\" fees which are subject to approval of an administrative law judge; amend KRS 342.794 to delete \"physicians\" and insert \"medical providers\" in the \"B\" reader list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB296/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb296.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1855269,"bill_number":"SJR179","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to determine and report findings and actions to improve and advance the existing system.","description":"Directs the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to report findings and present action steps on improving and advancing the system to the Legislative Research Commission by December 10, 2024.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 216)","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR179/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr179.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1855276,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"AN ACT relating to licensing.","description":"Amend KRS 323A.100 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB322/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb322.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855284,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Gustave Edward LaFontaine Jr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Gustave Edward LaFontaine Jr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR180/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr180.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1855291,"bill_number":"SCR187","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Health Care Disparities Task Force.","description":"Establish the Health Care Disparities Task Force; establish task force membership; require task force to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR187/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr187.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1855298,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"AN ACT relating to elections.","description":"Amend KRS 117.066 to eliminate vote centers; amend KRS 117.001 and 117.383 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB300/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb300.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855307,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and recognition of Lorna Patches.","description":"Adjourn in honor and recognition of Lorna Patches.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR181/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr181.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1855316,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"AN ACT relating to codes of ethics for local governments.","description":"Amend KRS 65.003 to state that an appeal from a final order issued by a person or group responsible for enforcement of a code of ethics may be taken to the Circuit Court of the county in which that person or group is located; amend KRS 65.8831 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB304/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb304.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1855323,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"AN ACT relating to alternative fuels.","description":"Amend KRS 152.714 to include that the Office of Energy Policy is within the Energy and Environment Cabinet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB311/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb311.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1855331,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"AN ACT relating to tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2035; compute credit based on $2.50 per gallon of sustainable aviation fuel consumed by taxpayers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the nonrefundable feedstock production tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, but before January 1, 2035; compute credit based on the amount of usable feedstock produced in this state; amend KRS 141.0205 for the ordering of the tax credits; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue on the credits; amend KRS 154.27-010 and 154.27-020 to allow incentives for sustainable aviation fuel facilities with a minimum investment of $100 million; create an appropriation of $25 million for economic development projects for the production of sustainable aviation fuel with a minimum investment of $100,000,000; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB313/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb313.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1855338,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"AN ACT relating to acceptance of cash payments.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to prohibit a person, business, or agency who sells goods and services or collects fees from requiring the use of a credit or debit card or refusing cash in a face-to-face sale; amend KRS 365.990 to create a penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB306/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb306.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1855347,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"AN ACT relating to certified waiver providers.","description":"Amend KRS 205.560 to define terms; establish procedures for investigating alleged violations of federal or state law by certified waiver providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB307/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb307.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1855356,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"AN ACT relating to certificate of need.","description":"Amend KRS 216B.020 to add various health facilities and services to the list of health facilities and services that are exempt from certificate of need requirements; amend KRS 216B.065 to exempt various health facilities and services from acquisition of facilities or major medical equipment notification and certificate of need requirements; amend KRS 216.380 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB305/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb305.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1855364,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"AN ACT relating to local government.","description":"Amend KRS 67.160 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB333/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb333.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855371,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.5-150 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB327/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb327.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855379,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"AN ACT relating to child mental health.","description":"Amend KRS 645.110 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB320/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb320.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855386,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Rockcastle County High School cheerleaders, 2024 National High School Cheerleading Championship, Super Large DII Non-Tumbling Game Day Division, National Champions.","description":"Honor the Rockcastle County High School cheerleaders, 2024 National High School Cheerleading Championship, Super Large DII Non-Tumbling Game Day Division, National Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR183/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr183.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1855394,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"AN ACT relating to agriculture.","description":"Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB310/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb310.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1855405,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"AN ACT relating to commercial rights to the use of names, voices, and likenesses.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define terms; establish property rights in every individual's name, voice, or likeness; establish how those property rights may be transferred or terminated; provide for liability, enforcement, and damages resulting from violation of those property rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB317/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb317.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1855412,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.","description":"Propose to amend the Constitution of Kentucky to repeal Section 145; create a new section to establish the requirements for a person to vote; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB323/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb323.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1855419,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"AN ACT relating to contracts for the improvement of real estate.","description":"Amend KRS 371.160 to increase the threshold for the creation of escrow accounts for real estate improvement contracts from $500,000 to $2,000,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB309/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb309.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1855427,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation.","description":"Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB329/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb329.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855436,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"AN ACT relating to school district funding.","description":"Amend KRS 157.440 to raise the amount of tax revenues raised by school districts to be equalized by state funding from 15% to 17.5%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB308/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb308.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1855443,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"AN ACT relating to health services.","description":"Amend KRS 216.350, relating to health services, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB326/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb326.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855452,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.","description":"Amend KRS 230.760 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB302/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb302.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855460,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"AN ACT relating to terrorist activity and declaring an emergency.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to direct school districts and public schools to act to protect Jewish students from credible threats of violence or violence motivated by antisemitism; prohibit a school district, public school, or student organization from providing material support or resources to a designated terrorist organization; provide that if a school determines that an affiliated student organization has provided material support or resources, the school district shall notify law enforcement and defund and disband the student organization; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to direct public postsecondary education institutions to act to protect Jewish students from credible threats of violence or violence motivated by antisemitism; provide that an institution or a student or faculty organization registered or affiliated with the institution shall not provide material support or resources to a designated terrorist organization; provide that if an institution determines that an affiliated student or faculty organization has provided material support or resources, the school district shall notify law enforcement, defund the student or faculty organization, and terminate the student or faculty organization's registration or affiliation with the institution; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to provide that when there is an allegation that unlawful conduct is targeting an individual or group based on any actual or perceived connection to any aspect of Jewish identity, the relevant authorities shall also consider whether the alleged unlawful discriminatory conduct or practice was motivated by antisemitic intent; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to provide that any foreign alien who endorses or espouses terrorist activity in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall be subject to immediate arrest and deportation, EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB315/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb315.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1855467,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"AN ACT relating to energy.","description":"Amend KRS 224.10-225 to make technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB318/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb318.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1855474,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"AN ACT relating to agriculture.","description":"Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB331/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb331.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855485,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Billy Wayne Hicks.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Billy Wayne Hicks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR186/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr186.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855492,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"AN ACT relating to vaccines.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to prohibit a requirement for any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, modified ribonucleic acid (modRNA) vaccine, or messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine for the purposes of student enrollment, employment, or medical treatment in the Commonwealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB295/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb295.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1855500,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"AN ACT relating to assisted reproduction.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to state that there shall be no criminal liability against a provider engaged in assisted reproduction who meets the professional standard of care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB301/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb301.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1855509,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"AN ACT relating to programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define “National Background Check Program” or “NBCP,” “PACE,” and “PACE service provider,” to exempt PACE service providers from obtaining a health facility license to provide PACE services, and to provide that a PACE service provider shall be eligible to participate and enroll in the NBCP.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-17","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201)","last_action_date":"2024-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB297/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb297.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1855515,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"AN ACT relating to state sovereignty.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to prohibit any rule, regulation, tax, fee, or any other mandate issued by the World Health Organization, United Nations, World Economic Forum, or any other international organization from having jurisdiction within Kentucky, or any of its political subdivisions or municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB314/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb314.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1855524,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"AN ACT relating to telecommunicators.","description":"Create a new section within KRS 15.530 to 15.590 to create the Public Safety Telecommunicator Work Group to develop a new delivery format for the public safety telecommunicator academy; amend KRS 15.530 to define \"public safety telecommunicator\" and \"public safety telecommunicator academy,\" and remove the \"CJIS\" and \"non-CJIS\" designations; amend KRS 15.540 to allow an agency seeking to hire a telecommunicator 90 days to certify the eligibility of an applicant to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, require training regarding the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS); amend KRS 15.560 to require all telecommunicators to complete the academy within six months of their hire date; remove disparate requirements for CJIS and non-CJIS telecommunicators; amend KRS 15.565 to remove disparate requirements for CJIS and non-CJIS certification, require all telecommunicators to complete CJIS in-service training recognized by the Kentucky State Police CJIS Services Agency; amend KRS 15.590 to remove distinction of CJIS and non-CJIS telecommunicator academy and recognize the public safety telecommunicators academy in its place; EFFECTIVE, in part, July 1, 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB312/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb312.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1855532,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"AN ACT relating to economic development.","description":"Amend KRS 154.26-050 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB328/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb328.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855538,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"AN ACT relating to health service providers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define \"covenant not to compete,\" \"employee,\" and \"health service provider\"; prohibit a health service provider from requiring an employee to enter a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; require notice of prohibited covenant not to compete be posted by the health service provider; prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for bringing a civil action; make any covenant not to complete void and unenforceable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB324/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb324.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1855546,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26 to March 1, 2024, as Public Schools Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize February 26 to March 1, 2024, as Public Schools Week.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR128/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr128.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1855556,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"AN ACT relating to transportation network companies.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to establish that a transportation network company (TNC) is not liable for harm to persons or property unless there is direct negligence of the company or there is a contractual right of the company to control the manner and means of the work; declare that a TNC or TNC driver is not a common carrier.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB298/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb298.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1855564,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"AN ACT relating to state government.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"returned to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB325/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb325.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855571,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"AN ACT relating to natural resources.","description":"Amend KRS 350.028 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB330/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb330.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855579,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"AN ACT relating to agriculture.","description":"Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to add gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Agriculture (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB303/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb303.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1855586,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"AN ACT relating to revenue.","description":"Amend KRS 131.131 to make a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB332/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb332.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855592,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Lesley Gilpin as Kentucky's first National Board-Certified school social worker.","description":"Recognize and honor Lesley Gilpin as Kentucky's first National Board Certified school social worker.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR184/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr184.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1855600,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 21, 2024, as Kentucky Senior Citizens Day in the Commonwealth.","description":"Recognize August 21, 2024, as Kentucky Senior Citizens Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR127/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr127.html","sponsor":"Beverly Chester-Burton"},
{"bill_id":1855609,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"AN ACT relating to victims of crime.","description":"Amends KRS 49.280 to expand definitions relating to crime victims compensation; amends KRS 49.300 to specify duties of the Crime Victims Compensation Board; amends KRS 49.310 to allow family members and caregivers of a victim to file claims; amends KRS 49.330 to increase access for victims to file claims; amends KRS 49.340 to limit the time for an investigation; amends KRS 49.350 to allow a claim in default to be revived; amends KRS 49.360 to increase the allowable amount of emergency awards; amends KRS 49.370 to raise award limits and expand the types of claims eligible for payment; amends KRS 49.390 to remove the requirement of financial hardship for the victim; amends KRS 49.400 to limit the penalty to the intentional filing of false information; amends KRS 216B.400 to increase the medical services eligible for reimbursement, amends KRS 216B.990 to require an online portal for reporting violations of KRS 216B.400 to aid in penalty enforcement; and amends KRS 49.380 to conform and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-04","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 67)","last_action_date":"2024-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB319/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb319.html","sponsor":"Denise Harper Angel"},
{"bill_id":1855617,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and declaring an emergency.","description":"Repeals and reenacts KRS 230.210, 230.225, 230.230, and 230.260 to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission with the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, to establish definitions, to grant the corporation jurisdiction over all forms of horse racing, horse breed integrity, sports wagering, charitable gaming, and pari-mutuel wagering and exclude the state lottery established under KRS Chapter 154A, to set the corporation and president’s powers and duties, to direct the Governor to appoint the corporation president from a list of three names provided by the board, to abolish the racing commission and the Department of Charitable Gaming on July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, respectively, and to transfer all personnel, equipment, and funding to the corporation; creates new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to provide that the president may establish offices run by office managers to address corporation topics, to establish a board of directors to administer the corporation, to set up board appointments and composition, to create the powers and duties of the board and its members, to require a criminal background check for board members and staff, to make the board, president, managers, and staff of the corporation subject to KRS Chapter 11A but exempt from KRS Chapters 18A and 64, and to maintain employee participation in state employee retirement, health insurance, life insurance, and deferred compensation; amends KRS 230.215 to establish a policy to strictly regulate charitable gaming; amends sections of KRS Chapters 138, 230, and 238 to conform with the transfer to the corporation; amends KRS 11A.010, 11A.040, 12.020, 12.252, 15.380, 15.728, 18A.115, 68.182, 91.202, 92.282, 137.170, 139.200, 243.262, 243.500, 247.220, 257.196, 257.472, 321.185, 528.010, and 528.110 to conform; repeals KRS 230.250; makes sections applying to the racing commission effective on July 1, 2024, and amendments related to charitable gaming effective on July 1, 2025; transfers records, files, and documents for racing and charitable gaming on those same dates; keeps the executive director of the racing commission serving on January 1, 2024, as the interim president of the corporation for two years starting on July 1, 2024; requires that the Public Protection Cabinet assist in the transitions of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the Department of Charitable Gaming into parts of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation; establishes a charity game ticket moratorium from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, that applies only to playing electronic charity game tickets at additional locations beyond a charity’s office, at licensed bingo locations, and at pre-approved charitable fundraising event locations; and prevents any changes to names of agencies and officers from voiding amendments in other bills enacted during the 2024 Regular Session; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 171)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB299/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb299.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855625,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"AN ACT relating to littering and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of Subchapter 43 of KRS Chapter 224 to establish the Keep Kentucky Free of Litter fund and set up a cash awards program for the 20 peace officers with the highest conviction numbers related to littering; create new sections of KRS Chapters 23A and 24A to add a fee of $100 to court costs for convictions related to littering for Circuit and District Courts amend KRS 433.753, 512.010, and 512.070 to include cigarettes within the scope of litter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB316/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb316.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1855632,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.","description":"Amend KRS 533.220 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB321/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb321.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1855640,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Doug Rice.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Doug Rice.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR182/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr182.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1855650,"bill_number":"SCR189","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Foster Care and Adoption Efficiency Task Force.","description":"Establish the Foster Care and Adoption Efficiency Task Force to examine the foster care system, evaluate timeframes and guidelines once a child comes into state custody, review barriers to foster care homes, and review funding to foster care placements; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit any findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Families & Children (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Families & Children","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR189/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr189.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1855657,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"A RESOLUTION designating March 3 to 9, 2024, as School Social Work Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Designate March 3 to 9, 2024, as School Social Work Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR185/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr185.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1855664,"bill_number":"SJR188","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the PFC Larry Gene Ratliff Memorial Highway in Martin County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 292 in Martin County as the PFC Larry Gene Ratliff Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR188/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr188.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1855671,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"AN ACT relating to the smoking and vaping cessation program, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.","description":"Appropriate certain General Fund moneys to the Department for Public Health to support the Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB335/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb335.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1855678,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"AN ACT relating to military affairs.","description":"Amend KRS 36.480 to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB334/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb334.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1856195,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"AN ACT relating to financial institutions.","description":"Amend KRS 286.1-440 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB370/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb370.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1856205,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"AN ACT relating to automated license plate readers.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms; establish entities that are allowed to utilize automated license plate readers (ALPRs); establish parameters for use of an ALPR including safeguards for privacy protections; authorize the Department of Kentucky State Police to establish an annual review process of entities utilizing ALPRs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB380/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb380.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856216,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"AN ACT relating to compensation of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Amend KRS 6.190 to provide for annual salaries for members of the General Assembly; provide for annual supplements for members appointed as chair; require each member of the General Assembly to be paid on the first and fifteenth day of each month; direct that salaries and supplements be indexed to the consumer price index; amend KRS 6.211 to require expense allowances to be determined by the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 6.213 to grant each member of the House of Representatives a monthly expense allowance of $2,000; grant each member of the Senate a monthly expense allowance of $2,500; require the Legislative Research Commission adopt procedures to allow for adjustments in the monthly expense allowance; amend KRS 6.220 to require the stationery allowance for members of the General Assembly to be determined by the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 6.225 to allow reimbursement for travel expenses for the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives if engaged in their duties when the General Assembly is not in session; amend KRS 7.090 to require travel and expense guidelines to be set by the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 7.110 to allow members of the General Assembly receive the same travel allowance for attending interim meetings as they would during a regular or special session; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB350/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb350.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1856226,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"AN ACT relating to tax rebates for certain state-owned facilities.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to define \"public venue,\" \"qualifying attraction,\" and \"event\"; establish a sales tax rebate for public venues which have qualifying attractions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB363/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb363.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856238,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"AN ACT relating to vapor products and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 438 to define terms; establish the creation and enforcement provisions of a vapor product and vapor product manufacturer list; create a restricted fund from the funds collected in for enforcement of the vapor product and vapor product manufacturing list; establish fees and penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB344/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb344.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1856252,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"AN ACT relating to utility pole replacement.","description":"Amend KRS 224A.1123 to remove the requirement that an eligible pole replacement be located in an unserved area; allow for an eligible pole replacement to be made in order to provide qualifying broadband service access to underserved areas; include a pole owner as an eligible applicant for a pole replacement if it has received written notification from a qualified broadband service provider of the provider's planned route for deploying qualifying broadband service and the pole owner replaces a pole along the planned route that would not otherwise need to be replaced except to accommodate broadband facilities; require that a retail provider of qualifying broadband service reimburse the rural infrastructure improvement fund for eligible pole replacement costs paid to a utility pole owner if the retail broadband provider changed its planned deployment route after the pole owner replaced a pole and received reimbursement from the fund for making the replacement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB361/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb361.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1856262,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 12.020 and 194A.030 to establish the Office of Medicinal Cannabis, the Division of Enforcement and Compliance, and the Division of Licensure and Access in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 218A.202 require the Administrative Office of the Courts to forward all available data regarding disqualifying felony offenses for the previous five years to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 218B.010 to expand the definition of \"qualifying medical condition\" to include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel disease, sickle cell disease, cachexia or wasting syndrome, neuropathies, arthritis, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy, Huntington's disease, HIV, AIDS, glaucoma, and terminal illnesses; amend KRS 218B.060 delete provisions related to the medicinal cannabis provisional registration receipt system; amend KRS 218B.130 prohibit a local government from prohibiting cannabis business operations in the territory of the local government once the Cabinet for Health and Family Services has issued a cannabis business license for cannabis business operations in the territory; repeal and reenact KRS 139.480, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, and 218A.1423, 218B.015, 218B.030, 218B.035, 218B.090, 218B 095, 218B.105, 218B.110, 218B.115, 218B.120, 218B.125, and 218B.155 to hasten the delayed effective date of those sections when originally enacted in 2023; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 218B.100 to establish the authority of the Office of Medical Cannabis, the office's executive director, and the executive directors representatives when inspecting or investigating cannabis businesses; state the General Assembly's intent to hasten the effective date of statutes repealed and reenacted in the Act; EMERGENCY","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB337/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb337.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1856274,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"AN ACT relating to constables.","description":"Amend KRS 70.325 to allow constables an alternative training requirement to receive certification to exercise peace officer powers; amend KRS 189.950 to conform; amend KRS 15.340 to require the Department of Criminal Justice Training to accept qualified constables into the alternative training, but require constables to bear costs associated with the training; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15.380 to 15.404 allowing constables to apply for the alternative training and state that any constable that completes the alternative training and yearly in-service training shall be considered certified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB353/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb353.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856284,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"AN ACT relating to judicial authority.","description":"Amend KRS 432.280 to remove the provision permitting a court or judge to proceed against a person by indictment for libel or slander relating to judicial conduct in court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB352/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb352.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856297,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"AN ACT relating to the regulation of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Establish KRS Chapter 245, relating to adult use cannabis, to administer its cultivation, processing, transportation, sale, use, taxation, and licensing; define terms; establish the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board and its membership, procedures, powers, and duties; direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations for the administration and enforcement of the chapter; set up advisory committees appointed by the board; create the Department of Cannabis Control within the Public Protection Cabinet for the oversight of cannabis operations and to provide administrative support for the board; establish various one-year business licenses under the chapter; grant administrative hearings under KRS Chapter 13B to appeal a license denial or revocation; forbid an employer from discriminating against applicants or employees who use cannabis outside of working hours as long as the use does not affect job performance; prohibit a person under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing, consuming, or using cannabis; establish a revolving account called the cannabis fund to collect cannabis licensing fees, fines, excise taxes, and any other funds; form the Social Impact Council as a public agency authorized to distribute moneys from the cannabis fund; set council membership, procedures, powers, and duties; amend KRS 2.015 to require a person to be 21 years of age or older to purchase cannabis and its products and accessories; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to authorize local governments to levy up to a 5% license fee on the gross receipts of a retailer or microbusiness; allow overlapping local governments to agree to levy a combined license fee, with set fee amounts absent an agreement; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to define terms; impose an initial excise tax rate of 9% on the first sale or transfer of harvested cannabis; allow the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board to set the excise tax rate in each subsequent year; establish excise tax reporting, collection, and liability; amend KRS 138.870 and 260.850 to exclude adult use cannabis from the definitions of \"controlled substance,\" \"marijuana,\" \"hemp,\" and \"hemp products\"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 218A and amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, 218A.1423, and 218A.500 to exempt licensed adult use cannabis activities from criminal marijuana offenses; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to allow a person to petition the court to expunge the person's misdemeanor marijuana convictions; amend KRS 431.079 to exclude the expungement petition from the certification of eligibility requirement; amend KRS 131.1815 to notify the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board if a cannabis licensee is a delinquent taxpayer; amend KRS 600.020 to include cannabis offenses in the list of juvenile status offenses; amend KRS 12.020 to add the governmental entities created in KRS Chapter 245 to the list of executive branch government bodies; set initial terms for members of the Adult Use Cannabis Control Board and Social Impact Council; apply the excise tax beginning on July 1, 2025, and allow cannabis sales beginning on July 1, 2026; Section 35 of Act, relating to expungement, is RETROACTIVE; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB382/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb382.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856310,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"AN ACT relating to insurance.","description":"Amend KRS 304.5-150 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Banking & Insurance (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB371/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb371.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1856321,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"AN ACT relating to energy policy and declaring an emergency.","description":"Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to make findings and declarations; defines terms; establishes the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission and administratively attaches it to the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER); provides for membership of the commission board and executive committee; provides for gubernatorial appointments of members of the commission board and executive committee and requires Senate confirmation of those appointments; requires the election of two of the executive committee members by the commission board from the board membership; provides for commission and executive committee terms; prohibits the compensation of members; makes members subject to the requirements of the executive branch code of ethics; provides for the election of the commission chair and vice chair; allows the executive committee to adopt bylaws governing the conduct of the commission’s business; prohibits direct financial relationship between a member of the executive committee and a utility; prohibits a member from serving if it would cause a conflict with or result in the disclosure of confidential information relating to any research projects at UK CAER; requires recusal and replacement of an executive committee member to prevent disclosure of confidential information; prohibits the Governor from reorganizing the commission or executive committee; allows the commission to employ an executive director, subject to confirmation by the Senate; provides for the duties of the commission, which shall include the examination and study of energy generation related topics and review of the decommissioning notices given by utilities as required by the Act; requires that the commission submit annual reports on December 1 to the Legislative Research Commission, the Governor, and the Public Service Commission to make recommendations based on the issues that the commission has examined; requires any utility seeking to retire any existing coal, oil, or natural gas-fired electric generating plant to give notice to the executive committee no later than 180 days before submitting a retirement application to the Public Service Commission as required under KRS 278.264; provides for the requirements of the notice; prohibits the disclosure of confidential information as part of the notice; requires that, within 90 days of receiving a notice, the commission hold a public hearing in the county where the retirement is proposed to occur; requires that, within 135 days of receiving notice and after the public hearing has occurred, the executive committee submit a final report with written findings and recommendations regarding the retirement to the Public Service Commission; provides for inclusion of the executive committee’s written report and any dissenting findings in any retirement application made to the Public Service Commission, which shall consider the findings before approving a retirement under KRS 278.264; requires that the executive committee or executive director, if authorized by the executive committee, have standing to intervene in any case or proceeding before the Public Service Commission; allows the executive committee to employ administrative staff or third-party consultants if funding is available; requires that the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission cease to exist on December 31, 2035; creates a new section of KRS 278.010 to 278.450 to require the Public Service Commission to issue final orders within eight months of the filing of an application by a utility; amends KRS 278.110 to require that final reports of investigations or special inquiries be filed within the public record for the case for which it was prepared; requires that the contracted person be subject to written information requests and cross-examination in any public hearing for the case in which the report was prepared; amends KRS 278.264 to require that an application for the retirement of an electric generating unit include a statement certifying compliance with the requirements of Section 1 of this Act; requires that the Public Service Commission find, in order to overcome the rebuttable presumption against the retirement, that a utility seeking to retire an electric generating unit will replace it with new electric generating capacity that has the same or higher capacity value and net capability, unless the utility can demonstrate that it is not necessary; requires that the Public Service Commission find, in order to overcome the rebuttable presumption against the retirement, that the retirement will not commence until the replacement generating capacity is fully constructed, permitted, and in operation, unless the utility can demonstrate that it is necessary to commence the retirement earlier; defines “dispatchable” and “intermittent”; and provides for the staggering of initial appointments to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 172)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB349/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb349.html","sponsor":"Robert Mills"},
{"bill_id":1856332,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"AN ACT relating to advanced educational opportunities.","description":"Amend KRS 160.348 to direct secondary school-based decision making councils to adopt designated policies relating to advanced courses; provide that students who meet certain criteria shall be granted automatic enrollment in an AP course; direct the Kentucky Department of Education to establish a pilot monetary incentive program for AP students and AP teachers; amend KRS 158.6453 to require development of an accelerated learning plan for students with identified strengths; direct local board of education to adopt policies for advanced courses; establish a reporting requirement for KDE related to the number of accelerated learning courses offered, the demographics of eligible students, the number of students placed in those courses, and the number of students not placed in those courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB360/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb360.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1856344,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"AN ACT relating to the behavioral health conditional dismissal program.","description":"Amend KRS 533.270 to define terms; amend KRS 533.274 to remove a misdemeanor as a disqualifying offense; require an assessment of a homeless defendant for a behavioral health disorder and establish preference for participation in the program if an eligible defendant; amend KRS 533.286 to remove the requirement that the initial vocational screening be conducted in person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"2nd reading, to Rules","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB347/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb347.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1856357,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"AN ACT relating to sex-based classifications.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to define \"boy,\" \"equal,\" \"female,\" \"girl,\" \"male,\" \"man,\" \"sex,\" and \"woman\"; prohibit any state or local law, regulation, ordinance, or policy from treating males or females unfairly from similiarly situated members of the opposite sex, but permit separation of the sexes if in the interest of maintaining safety, privacy, and fairness; provide a non-exhaustive list of examples of areas in which public entities may distinguish between the sexes; require any public school, public school district, state agency, department, local government, special district or any political subdivision of those entities that collects vital statistics to identify each person as either male or female; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Women's Bill of Rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB336/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb336.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1856368,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"AN ACT relating to campaign finance.","description":"Amend KRS 121.150 to increase campaign contribution limits for anonymous donations, cash donations, and donations from persons under the age of 18 years; remove various campaign contribution limits and restrictions; amend KRS 121.015 to establish that no person shall become liable as surety, guarantor, or endorser for an amount of money greater than the loan given; amend KRS 121.180 to conform; remove the limit on the amount of campaign funds per event or affair that a candidate or slate of candidates can use to purchase an admission ticket for, or contribute to another candidate or slate of candidates; require that beginning in 2025, certain candidates, slates of candidates, and committees shall report contributions and expenditures to the registry every two weeks, starting on the first Wednesday after the first Monday of each year; amend KRS 121.990 and 336.180 to conform; repeal KRS 121.056.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB100/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb100.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1856378,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"AN ACT relating to secretaries of boards of education.","description":"Amend KRS 160.440 to specify that a local board of education cannot appoint the superintendent as secretary to the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB377/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb377.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856390,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"AN ACT relating to state employees.","description":"Amend KRS 18A.110 directing the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations requiring new employee compensation after the probationary period to not exceed or equal to an incumbent employee salary in the same job classification, work county, and department or office without adjustment of incumbent employee salaries in the same position job class; Evaluate and calculate salary adjustment of incumbent employees in the same job classification series; amend KRS 18A.140 to remove prohibition of classified employee to participate as a member of local political party committee or member of a partisan political club, or candidate for nomination or election to any paid partisan public office, and amend definition to prohibit participation in management of any political party in political campaigns to statewide constitutional offices; amend KRS 18A.355 to change the state employee annual increment to two percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB381/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb381.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856401,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"AN ACT relating to energy.","description":"Amend KRS 224.10-225 to make grammatical correction and gender conformity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB341/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb341.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1856415,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.","description":"Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent senators from serving more than three terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, and to prevent members of the House of Representatives from serving more than six terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, beginning with those elected in November 2026; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB355/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb355.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856426,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"AN ACT relating to towed vehicles.","description":"Amend KRS 186A.190 to allow for the disposal of involuntarily towed vehicles by a towing and storage company.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB372/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb372.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1856438,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapon licenses.","description":"Amend KRS 237.140 to require retired peace officers to complete the firearms qualification to a carry a concealed deadly weapon once every five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB348/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb348.html","sponsor":"Brandon Smith"},
{"bill_id":1856449,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"AN ACT relating to the Education and Labor Cabinet reorganization.","description":"Amend KRS 151B.015 to establish the Division of Program Policy and Support within the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; establish the Department for Disability Determination Services and its divisions in the Education and Labor Cabinet; amend KRS 12.020 to conform.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"floor amendment (6) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB369/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb369.html","sponsor":"Mike Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1856460,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"AN ACT relating to business regulation.","description":"Amend KRS 14.250 to require the Secretary of State (SOS) to develop, operate, and maintain the Kentucky One-Stop Business Portal (Portal) to facilitate interaction among businesses and governmental agencies in the Commonwealth; mandate that certain elements be included in the development of the Portal; require the framework and informational exchange process to be updated by January 1, 2025; provide for the information and capabilities of the Portal and require the SOS to make the Portal available for public use no later than January 1, 2026; require the SOS to establish a system of universal industry codes to match businesses with their regulatory agencies; require that executive branch agencies integrate licensing and regulatory compliance with the Portal no later than January 1, 2026; require the SOS to establish a call center to provide user services related to the Portal; require the SOS to report to the Legislative Research Commission on the progress of the Portal before June 30, 2026 and each year thereafter; provide that the SOS may adopt administrative regulations to implement the Portal; amend KRS 14.255 to require the SOS to establish a unique Commonwealth business identification number for filings and services; require state agencies integrated with the Portal to use Commonwealth business identification numbers no later than January 1, 2026; amend KRS 11.202 and 147A.032 to conform.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB346/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb346.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1856471,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Ronald Berry on the occasion of his 80th birthday.","description":"Adjourn in honor of Dr. Ronald Berry on the occasion of his 80th birthday.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"WITHDRAWN","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR191/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr191.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1856483,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Agriculture and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amend KRS 150.021 to remove the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, administratively attach the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to the Department of Agriculture, transfer records associated with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to the department; amend KRS 150.022 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint members of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission; amend KRS 12.020, 150.061, 235.010, 235.030, 235.130, and 246.030 to conform; make provisions for vacated appointments and process of new appointments; EMERGENCY.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"floor amendment (2) filed","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB3/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb3.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1856495,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"AN ACT relating to reorganization of the Department of Law and declaring an emergency.","description":"Amends KRS 15.010, relating to the Office of the Attorney General, to rename and restructure units within the office; and amends various statutes to conform and make technical corrections; EMERGENCY..","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2024-04-05","last_action":"signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 112)","last_action_date":"2024-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB376/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb376.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1856505,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"AN ACT relating to charitable contributions to school districts.","description":"Amend KRS 160.580 to require each superintendent to submit an annual charitable contribution report to the Kentucky Department of Education regarding contributions to the district; establish the minimum contents of the report; require the department to publish each annual charitable contribution report on the department's website; require the department to determine whether a charitable contribution report is delinquent or deficient and notify the public and school district of the violation; prohibit selling or using information about individual donors or devisors taken from a charitable contribution report for soliciting contributions or for any commercial purpose; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB378/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb378.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856521,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to define; require short-term rental platforms to prompt users listing properties through their platforms with information regarding R-1 residential occupancies and a box to check regarding whether the property is an R-1 residential occupancy; require short-term rental platforms to store information regarding properties listed as R-1 residential occupancies and to provide email notifications to the person listing the property and the Department for Housing, Buildings and Construction regarding the property; require the Department for Housing, Buildings and Construction to provide short-term rental platforms with information regarding R-1 residential occupancies and allow the Department to promulgate regulations to.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB368/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb368.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1856530,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"AN ACT relating to employees of the Department of Kentucky State Police.","description":"Amend KRS 16.052 to increase salaries of employees of the Department of Kentucky State Police.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB374/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb374.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856542,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"AN ACT relating to energy.","description":"Amend KRS 353.804 and 353.812 to make grammatical and technical corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB340/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb340.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1856554,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"AN ACT relating to education.","description":"Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB339/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb339.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1856565,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"AN ACT relating to forensic lab technicians.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to provide for training for forensic lab technicians; require any forensic lab technician that completes training provided for by the department to remain employed with the department for at least five years; provide that if a forensic lab technician does not remain employed with the department for at least five years shall be required to repay training costs incurred by the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB366/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb366.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1856577,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"AN ACT relating to loss of consortium.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for loss of consortium by a child when the negligent or wrongful act of a third person caused the death or total and permanent disability of a parent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB365/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb365.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856589,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to exempting the homesteads of veterans and surviving spouses from taxation.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt from property taxation the homesteads of veterans who were honorably discharged and certified as having a service-connected permanent and 100 percent total disability and the homesteads of the surviving spouses of Armed Forces' members who died from service-connected causes while on active duty; apply to real property assessed on or after January 1, 2025; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB351/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb351.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856600,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"AN ACT relating to lobbying.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to require any lobbyist or lobbyist employer who engages in lobbying activity with a local government to file a registration statement with the Department for Local Government; define terms; require the Department for Local Government to maintain the registration statements and publish the list of registered lobbyists on its website on an annual basis; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require any lobbyist or lobbyist employer who engages in lobbying activity with a school district, public school, or public charter school to file a registration statement with the Department of Education; define terms; require the Department of Education to maintain the registration statements and publish the list of registered lobbyists on its website on an annual basis; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require each local school board to adopt a code of ethics and establish minimum requirements in the code; amend KRS 65.005 to require each local government to include restrictions and limitations on lobbyists in its code of ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB379/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb379.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856611,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"AN ACT relating to peace officer training.","description":"Amend KRS 15.334 to require law enforcement training on suicide prevention and intervention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB359/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb359.html","sponsor":"Karen Berg"},
{"bill_id":1856624,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell one ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for personal use; for the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products to be controlled by the General Assembly; specify the question to be printed on the ballot; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB362/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb362.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856636,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"AN ACT relating to restorative justice.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15A to require the Department of Juvenile Justice to establish a local juvenile restorative justice advisory committee in each county; set committee membership; require committees to develop and implement local juvenile restorative justice programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB343/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb343.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1856648,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"AN ACT relating to the Department of Public Advocacy.","description":"Amend KRS 31.140 to include gender-neutral language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB342/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb342.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1856658,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"AN ACT relating to health care to provide for an all-payer claims database and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Kentucky all-payer claims database; establish purposes, definitions, and a restricted fund for the database; require the executive director of the Office of Data Analytics to develop, implement, operate, and maintain the database and promulgate administrative regulations to carry out those duties; establish an advisory council to make recommendations to the executive director; establish requirements for database administration and operations; require state-regulated health payers to report to the database; amend KRS 194A.030, 194A.101, and 304.2-100 to conform; create a new section of Subtitle 99 of KRS Chapter 304 to require the commissioner of insurance to enforce reporting requirements; establish time for making initial appointments and provide for staggered appointments to the advisory council; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to obtain a federal waiver within 90 days after the effective date of Act if necessary for implementation; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB367/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb367.html","sponsor":"Donald Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1856669,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"AN ACT relating to the removal of derelict vessels and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 235 to create a derelict vessel removal assistance fund to be administered by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources; require the department to submit a report on the fund beginning September 1, 2024; prohibit persons from abandoning derelict vessels in the Commonwealth; authorize owners of private property to remove derelict vessels at owner's expense after notice; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to remove derelict vessels and establish criteria for when the removal of an abandoned water vessel is necessary, use amounts deposited into the derelict vessel removal assistance fund to assist in the removal of water vessels from any waters of this state and allow local governments to apply for grants from the fund; accept bids and contract to provide for the removal of abandoned water vessels; and require the department to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 235.010 to define terms; amend KRS 235.040 to require motorboat owners to have boat insurance with wreckage removal; amend KRS 235.050 to require insurance with wreckage removal when registering a motorboat; amend KRS 235.070 to prohibit renewal of registration is the owner does not have an insurance policy with wreckage removal; amend KRS 235.090 to require 50 percent of the fees received from KRS 235.080, 235.085, and 235.130 to the derelict vessel removal assistance fund; require transfers to be made quarterly, within 30 days of the close of each fiscal quarter; amend KRS 235.180 to give notice of destruction or abandon of a vessel to the department; amend KRS 235.250 to require proof of insurance; amend KRS 235.990 to make abandonment of a derelict vessel a Class B misdemeanor and impose a fine of $250 for each offense; amend KRS 235.999 to have all the fines collected from abandonment of derelict vessels or making false statements about possessing insurance to be credited to the derelict vessel removal assistance fund. APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB357/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb357.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1856681,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"AN ACT relating to the protection of children using the internet.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; require covered entities to complete Data protection impact assessments before releasing new products or services; require covered entities to make Data protection impact assessments available to the Attorney General upon request; require covered entities to configure default privacy settings for children at a high level of privacy; require covered entities to provide tools for parents and guardians to exercise privacy and report concerns; prohibit covered entities from using a child's personal information in a way that the covered entity knows is likely to result in high risk; prohibit covered entities from unnecessarily profiling children; prohibit covered entities from collecting, retaining, processing, or disclosing personal information of a child in a manner that has been identified as high risk through a Data protection impact assessment; prohibit covered entities from unnecessarily collecting, selling, processing, or retaining a child's precise geolocation data; provide penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB345/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb345.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1856693,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Ernest \"Ernie\" Lynn King.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Ernest \"Ernie\" Lynn King.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR193/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr193.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1856703,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"AN ACT relating to juvenile proceedings.","description":"Amend KRS 610.070 to require open hearings in all juvenile cases; amend KRS 620.050 to remove immunity for persons acting in good faith and upon reasonable cause in relation to reports of child dependency, neglect, and abuse and participation in judicial proceedings; remove requirement of malice from the offense of false reporting; waive the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth in order to provide a means for a person to bring an action against the Commonwealth, its agents, employees, or political subdivisions in relation to child dependency, neglect, and abuse matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB354/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb354.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1856715,"bill_number":"SJR195","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the L.G. Frazier Memorial Bridge in Floyd County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the L.G. Frazier Memorial Bridge on Kentucky Route 122 in Floyd County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR195/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr195.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1856728,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"AN ACT relating to property.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 381 to define \"short-term rental\"; provide that use of the terms \"single-family residence\" and \"commercial use\" in any deed restrictions and other covenants on use of land shall not be construed to restrict an owner from renting out the property as a short-term rental.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Judiciary (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB375/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb375.html","sponsor":"David Yates"},
{"bill_id":1856741,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"AN ACT relating to protecting access to in vitro fertilization.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to limit the liability of facilities that provide procedures related to in vitro fertilization; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to limit the liability of health care providers that perform procedures related to in vitro fertilization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Health Services (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Health Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB373/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb373.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1856751,"bill_number":"SJR190","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating a portion of Kentucky Route 2049 in Jefferson County as the Cozy and Linnes Chester Memorial Highway.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 2049 in Jefferson County as the Cozy and Linnes Chester Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR190/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr190.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1856763,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"AN ACT relating to electronic communication with students.","description":"Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to direct each local board of education to designate a traceable communication system that shall be the exclusive means for school district personnel to communicate electronically with students; provide that a parent may submit written consent for a designated school district employee to communicate electronically with a student outside of the traceable communication system; exclude communications between a parent that is a school district employee and his or her own children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Education (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB338/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb338.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1856773,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding.","description":"Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the educational costs of elementary and secondary school students outside of the public school system; provide ballot language for submission to voters for ratification or rejection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to State & Local Government (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"State & Local Government","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB358/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb358.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1856787,"bill_number":"SJR192","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Representative Hubert and Bea Collins Memorial Bridges in Johnson County.","description":"Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Representative Hubert and Bea Collins Memorial Bridges in Johnson County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Transportation (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR192/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr192.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1856799,"bill_number":"SJR194","title":"A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to designate Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as a national historical park and directing the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work in conjunction with the United States Congress and the United States Department of the Interior to facilitate in this endeavor.","description":"Urge the United States Congress and the Kentucky Congressional delegation to designate Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as a national historical park; direct the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work in conjunction with the United States Congress and the United States Department of the Interior to facilitate this designation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"returned to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SJR194/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sjr194.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1856809,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"AN ACT relating to retail electric suppliers.","description":"Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to direct the Public Service Commission to promulgate administrative regulations to require retail electric suppliers to file integrated resource plans on a triennial basis and include an assessment and acquisition plan for adequate and reliable electricity to meet customer demand at the lowest possible cost of forecasted estimates; require retail electric suppliers to maintain adequate service by owning or contracting capacity to meet customer demand; prohibit retail electric suppliers filing integrated resource plans to purchase capacity or energy from regional transmission organizations or independent system operators; make the privilege to serve customers in a certified territory a property right of the Commonwealth; require the Public Service Commission to allow the commission to determine an amount to be returned to customers of an electric retail supplier that is based on a calculation of the privilege to serve in a certified territory in a proceeding involving an acquisition, transfer, or sale of an electric retail supplier; amend KRS 278.010 to state that the term 'facility' may be used in singular or plural and 'adequate service' includes generating capacity; amend KRS 278.016 to state that retail electric supplier has the privilege to provide electric service; amend KRS 278.018 to state that retail electric suppliers have the privilege rather than right to furnish retail electric service in its certified territory; and if the Public Service Commission find that a retail electric supplier is not providing adequate service the Public Service Commission may order the supplier to correct the problem; allow the commission to authorize another retail electric supplier to serve facilities located in the certified territory of another retail electric supplier; amend KRS 278.020 to determine whether public ownership of a retail electric supplier can achieve lower rates and deem cooperatives organized under KRS Chapter 279 to have public ownership.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Natural Resources & Energy (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB364/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb364.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1856820,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"AN ACT relating to riverports and making an appropriation therefor.","description":"Amend KRS 136.1804 to direct the state portion of property taxes on commercial watercraft to the riverport financial assistance trust fund established in KRS 174.210; amend KRS 174.210 to conform; APPROPRIATION.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-28","last_action":"to Appropriations & Revenue (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-01","committee":"Appropriations and Revenue","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SB356/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sb356.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1857478,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Patrick McGrath upon the occasion of his retirement from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.","description":"Honor Dr. Patrick McGrath upon the occasion of his retirement from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR196/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr196.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1857571,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Rand Leslie Marshall.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Rand Leslie Marshall.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR197/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr197.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1857662,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"A RESOLUTION expressing solidarity with North Korean refugees in their quest for relief from both hunger and persecution.","description":"Express solidarity with North Korean refugees in their quest for relief from both hunger and persecution; urge the United States government to take certain steps to support North Korean refugees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR129/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr129.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1857997,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Irish American Heritage Month.","description":"Recognize March 2024 as Irish American Heritage Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR198/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr198.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1859383,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William \"Bill\" Smith.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of William \"Bill\" Smith.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR199/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr199.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1859440,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Transportation Cabinet to include Yvonne Jordan on the Country Music Highway in Lawrence County.","description":"Urge the Transportation Cabinet to include Yvonne Jordan on the Country Music Highway and to erect appropriate signage on United States Route 23 in Lawrence County denoting this designation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR130/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr130.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1859499,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.","description":"Honor the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR200/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr200.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1859873,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Elaine Allen, LLC as the first African American-owned construction company in Lexington, Kentucky.","description":"Recognize and commend Elaine Allen, LLC as the first African American-owned construction company in Lexington.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR201/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr201.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1859890,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Charles R. Blackmar Jr. upon his retirement as Chief of Police of Augusta, Kentucky.","description":"Honor the extraordinary service of Charles R. Blackmar Jr. to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement as Chief of Police of Augusta, Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR203/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr203.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1859908,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Kentucky School for the Deaf Governance Task Force.","description":"Establish the Kentucky School for the Deaf Governance Task Force; establish duties and membership; direct the task force to study optimal governance models for the Kentucky School for the Deaf, including by a possible independent board of education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR132/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr132.html","sponsor":"Daniel Elliott"},
{"bill_id":1859928,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the forty public schools throughout the Commonwealth that are implementing the Community School Initiative.","description":"Recognize and commend the 40 public schools throughout the Commonwealth that are implementing the Community School Initiative.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR131/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr131.html","sponsor":"James Tipton"},
{"bill_id":1859949,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 11 to 17, 2024, as Black Maternal Health Week in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize April 11 to17, 2024, as Black Maternal Health Week in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR202/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr202.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1860393,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Joann Mefford Schrader.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Joann Mefford Schrader.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR204/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr204.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1861422,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, March 8, 2024, as International Women's Day and honoring the extraordinary women of the House of Representatives, both past and present.","description":"Recognize Friday, March 8, 2024, as International Women's Day and honor the extraordinary women of the House of Representatives, both past and present.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR133/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr133.html","sponsor":"Suzanne Miles"},
{"bill_id":1861777,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Larry Hurt.","description":"Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Larry Hurt.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR206/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr206.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1861809,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Louisville Fire Department firefighters, Louisville Metro Police Department officers, and Louisville emergency medical services personnel involved in the recent rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge.","description":"Recognize and commend the Louisville Fire Department rescue squad that executed a rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge, and the Louisville Metro Police and emergency medical services personnel that responded to the scene.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR207/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr207.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1861840,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of the life and legacy of Mary Armstrong Hammond.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of the life and legacy of Mary Armstrong Hammond.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR205/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr205.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1862827,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.","description":"Honor the 40th anniversary of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR134/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr134.html","sponsor":"Jason Nemes"},
{"bill_id":1862831,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2024, as Natural Gas Utility Worker Appreciation Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March 18, 2024, as Natural Gas Utility Worker Appreciation Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR208/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr208.html","sponsor":"Donald Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1862838,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2024, as Bow Tie Day in the Senate.","description":"Recognize March 12, 2024, as Bow Tie Day in the Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR210/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr210.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1862844,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2024, as Natural Gas Utility Worker Appreciation Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March 18, 2024, as Natural Gas Utility Worker Appreciation Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR135/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr135.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1862849,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dr. Michael Louis Scott Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dr. Michael Louis Scott Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR211/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr211.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1862856,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the advocacy of Marsha Van Hook.","description":"Honor Marsha Van Hook for her advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR209/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr209.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1862863,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Louisville Fire Department firefighters, Louisville Metro Police Department officers, and Louisville emergency medical services personnel involved in the recent rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge.","description":"Recognize and commend the Louisville Fire Department rescue squad that executed a rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge, and the Louisville Metro Police and emergency medical services personnel that responded to the scene.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR137/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr137.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1862869,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize April 2024 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR136/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr136.html","sponsor":"Patrick Flannery"},
{"bill_id":1862874,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. Harry Ward,.","description":"Honor Dr. Harry Ward for his dedication and service to animals and his community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR212/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr212.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1863181,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, April 19, 2024, as Education and Sharing Day.","description":"Recognize April 19, 2024, as Education and Sharing Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR138/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr138.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1863204,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, April 19, 2024, as Education and Sharing Day.","description":"Recognize April 19, 2024, as Education and Sharing Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR217/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr217.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1863226,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2024, as World Down Syndrome Day in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March 21, 2024, as World Down Syndrome Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR213/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr213.html","sponsor":"Stephen Meredith"},
{"bill_id":1863251,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Irish American Heritage Month for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March 2024 as Irish American Heritage Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR139/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr139.html","sponsor":"Kimberly Moser"},
{"bill_id":1863274,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Greenup County High School cheerleaders, 2024 Universal Cheerleaders Association National and World Champions.","description":"Honor the Greenup County High School cheerleaders, 2024 Universal Cheerleaders Association national and world champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR216/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr216.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1863300,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the cadets of the Lewis County High School 2024 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Precision Shooting Team.","description":"Honor the cadets of Lewis County High School 2024 JROTC Precision Shooting Team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR215/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr215.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1863324,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Janet Sue Roundtree.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Janet Sue Roundtree.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR214/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr214.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1863348,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"A RESOLUTION opposing the United States' participation in the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement.","description":"Oppose the United States' participation in the World Health Organization's Pandemic Agreement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR218/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr218.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1863849,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of LaDonna Lynn Koebel.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of LaDonna Lynn Koebel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR219/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr219.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1863887,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Maurice Lawson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jimmy Maurice Lawson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR220/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr220.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1864448,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Montgomery County High School 2024 Mock Trial Team.","description":"Honor the Montgomery County High School Mock Trial Team, the 2024 Kentucky High School Mock Trial State Champion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR221/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr221.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1864712,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Phillipe W. Rich as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Phillipe W. Rich as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR224/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr224.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864713,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Scott M. Miller as a member of the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Scott M. Miller as a member of the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Board for a term expiring January 4, 2028.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR230/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr230.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864714,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Candace McGraw to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Candace McGraw to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents for a term expiring July 21, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR236/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr236.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1864715,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Kentucky Lottery.","description":"Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Kentucky Lottery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR234/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr234.html","sponsor":"Matthew Deneen"},
{"bill_id":1864716,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ashley Flaugher Himes to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Ashley Flaugher Himes to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR237/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr237.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1864717,"bill_number":"SCR233","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to study the impact of administrative regulations on the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study the effect of administrative regulations on the Commonwealth of Kentucky; require findings to be reported to the Interim Joint Committee on State Government by December 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"to Licensing & Occupations (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Licensing and Occupations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR233/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr233.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1864718,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring WGOH and WUGO radio stations for 65 years of service to the community of Carter County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Honor WGOH and WUGO radio stations for 65 years of service to Carter County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR232/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr232.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1864719,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Marc Christopher Davis as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Marc Christopher Davis as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR226/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr226.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864720,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rhonda Jennings Blackburn to the Morehead State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Rhonda Jennings Blackburn to the Morehead State University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2028.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR229/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr229.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864722,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Scott C. Wilhoit as commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Scott C. Wilhoit as commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR223/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr223.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864723,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Douglas W. Gott as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Douglas W. Gott as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR225/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr225.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864724,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring University of Kentucky golfer Laney Frye upon the occasion of her being named the winner of the prestigious 2023 Edith Cummings Munson Award.","description":"Honor University of Kentucky golfer Laney Frye upon her being names the winner of the prestigious 2023 Edith Cummings Munson Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR222/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr222.html","sponsor":"Donald Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1864725,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to fund the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority through federal appropriation rather than fees charged to individual states and racetracks.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to fund the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) through federal appropriation rather than assessment fees charged to states and race tracks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR238/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr238.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1864726,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jonathan Robert Weatherby as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Jonathan Robert Weatherby as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR231/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr231.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864727,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kenneth Carl Smith, III as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Kenneth Carl Smith, III as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR228/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr228.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864728,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Grant Stewart Roark as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Grant Stewart Roark as administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR227/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr227.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1864729,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Sharon P. Clark as commissioner of the Department of Insurance within the Public Protection Cabinet.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Sharon P. Clark as commissioner of the Department of Insurance within the Public Protection Cabinet.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-15","last_action":"adopted 37-1","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR235/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr235.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1866521,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing President Tori Murden McClure of Spalding University on the occasion of her retirement.","description":"Recognize Tori Murden McClure for her exemplary accomplishments as an explorer, author, and the President of Spalding University and congratulate her on her retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR241/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr241.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1866524,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.","description":"Recognize April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR247/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr247.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1866527,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Beatrice Newsom.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Beatrice Newsom.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR251/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr251.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1866530,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 16, 2024, as Tarlov Cyst Disease Day.","description":"Recognize May 16, 2024 as Tarlov Cyst Disease Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR142/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr142.html","sponsor":"Kim King"},
{"bill_id":1866533,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 19 to 25, 2024, as Professional Employer Organization Week in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize May 19 to 25, 2024, as Professional Employer Organization Week in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR140/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr140.html","sponsor":"Phillip Pratt"},
{"bill_id":1866537,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and recognition of Mark Haney upon his retirement as president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Company.","description":"Adjourn in honor and recognition of Mark Haney upon his retirement as president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR246/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr246.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1866540,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"A RESOLUTION designating October 2024 as National Arts and Humanities Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize October 2024 as National Arts and Humanities Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR143/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr143.html","sponsor":"Daniel Grossberg"},
{"bill_id":1866544,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Transylvania University women's basketball team, 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Champions and 2024 Final Four participants.","description":"Honor the Transylvania University Pioneers women's basketball team, 2023 NCAA Division III Champions and 2024 Final Four participants.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR244/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr244.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1866547,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Liberty Elementary School track and cross country teams, 2024 Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Indoor Elementary State Champions, and 2023 Elementary Boys' Cross Country State Champions.","description":"Honor the Liberty Elementary School track and cross country teams, 2024 Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Indoor Elementary State Champions and 2023 Elementary Boys' Cross Country State Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR242/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr242.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1866550,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Hassel Justice.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Hassel Justice.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR252/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr252.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1866553,"bill_number":"SCR253","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the General Assembly in honor and loving memory of Ronald Drake Adams.","description":"Adjourn the General Assembly in honor and loving memory of Ronald Drake Adams.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR253/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr253.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1866557,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention in Kentucky Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR141/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr141.html","sponsor":"Stephanie Dietz"},
{"bill_id":1866560,"bill_number":"SCR250","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life of Roy Franklin Whitt.","description":"Honor the life of Roy Franklin Whitt.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2024-03-25","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR250/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr250.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1866564,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Transylvania University women's basketball Associate Head Coach Hannah Varel, 2024 Women's Basketball Coaches Association National Assistant Coach of the Year.","description":"Honor Transylvania University women's basketball Associate Head Coach Hannah Varel, 2024 Women's Basketball Coaches Association National Assistant Coach of the Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR243/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr243.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1866567,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Calvary Christian School on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.","description":"Honor the Calvary Christian School and recognize its 50 years of service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR239/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr239.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1866570,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Boyle County High School Rebels football team, 2023 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Class 4A Champions.","description":"Honor the Boyle County High School Rebels, 2023 KHSAA Class 4A football champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR245/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr245.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1866573,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"A RESOLUTION designating October 2024 as National Arts and Humanities Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize October 2024 as National Arts and Humanities Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR248/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr248.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1866577,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Simmons College of Kentucky Lady Falcons basketball team, 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association Division II National Champions.","description":"Honor the Simmons College of Kentucky Lady Falcons, 2024 NCCAA Division II basketball champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR240/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr240.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1866580,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in recognition of Conservation Officer Sergeant Rufus Cravens.","description":"Adjourn in recognition of Conservation Officer Sergeant Rufus Cravens.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR249/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr249.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1866859,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Kentucky Women's History Month throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","description":"Recognize March 2024 as Kentucky Women's History Month in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR255/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr255.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1866894,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Department of Education to implement flexibilities permitted by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 to improve the assessment and accountability system as it applies to recently arrived English learners and the schools that teach them.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Department of Education to explore and implement flexibilities within the federal assessment and accountability requirements regarding English learners to improve circumstances for the students and schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-22","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR144/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr144.html","sponsor":"Kevin Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1866931,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Delta Epsilon chapter of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity on the historic milestone of its 100th anniversary at the University of Kentucky.","description":"Honor the Delta Epsilon chapter of Delta fraternity Tau Delta at the University of Kentucky on its 100th anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR254/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr254.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1867482,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 14, 2024, as Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KyCPA) Appreciation Day in Kentucky to commemorate the Society's 100 year anniversary.","description":"Recognize June 14, 2024, as Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants Appreciation Day and commemorate the Society on its 100 year anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR256/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr256.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1867498,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.","description":"Recognize April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR146/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr146.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1867512,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 20, 2024, as Western Kentucky University Pershing Rifles and Rebelettes Day.","description":"Recognize July 20, 2024, as Western Kentucky University Pershing Rifles and Rebelettes Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR145/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr145.html","sponsor":"DJ Johnson"},
{"bill_id":1867528,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Dr. Donna Hedgepath.","description":"Honor and recognize Dr. Donna Hedgepath for her career and commitment to furthering education at Campbellsville University and throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR258/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr258.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1867543,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Reed Sheppard, the Southeastern Conference's Freshman of the Year in men's basketball for 2024.","description":"Honor Reed Sheppard, the Southeastern Conference's Freshman of the Year in men's basketball for 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR257/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr257.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1867930,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Betty Ries Ewing.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Betty Ries Ewing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR263/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr263.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1867931,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Deborah Ruth Wilson on the occasion of her 50th birthday.","description":"Honor Deborah Ruth Wilson on the occasion of her 50th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR264/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr264.html","sponsor":"Gary Boswell"},
{"bill_id":1867932,"bill_number":"SCR259","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the General Assembly until April 12, 2024.","description":"Adjourn the General Assembly until April 12, 2024.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"to Senate Floor","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":"Floor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR259/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr259.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1867933,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Raymond Jasper Wilcox Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Raymond Jasper Wilcox Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR261/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr261.html","sponsor":"Greg Elkins"},
{"bill_id":1867934,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Sacred Heart Academy Valkyries, 2024 KHSAA Girls' Sweet Sixteen Basketball Champions.","description":"Honor the Sacred Heart Academy Valkyries, 2024 Girls' Sweet Sixteen Basketball Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR260/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr260.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1867935,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the General Assembly until April 12, 2024.","description":"Adjourn the General Assembly until April 12, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR147/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr147.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1867936,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs to explore the feasibility of moving contractor operations currently housed at Bluegrass Station to the Blue Grass Army Depot.","description":"Urge the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs to explore the opportunities surrounding moving contractor operations currently housed at Bluegrass Station to the Blue Grass Army Depot.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR262/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr262.html","sponsor":"Steve West"},
{"bill_id":1868337,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Justine Collins.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Justine Collins.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR270/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr270.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1868338,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Lyon County High School Lyons, 2024 KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen Basketball Champions.","description":"Honor the Lyon County High School Lyons, 2024 Boys' Sweet Sixteen Basketball Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR267/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr267.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1868339,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2024, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month.","description":"Recognize April 2, 2024, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR148/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr148.html","sponsor":"Tina Bojanowski"},
{"bill_id":1868340,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jarrod Brent \"Pork Chop\" Edmonds.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jarrod Brent “Pork Chop” Edmonds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR269/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr269.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1868341,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Pete Fraley upon the occasion of his retirement as head coach of the Boyd County High School girls' basketball team.","description":"Honor Pete Fraley upon the occasion of his retirement as Boyd County High School girls' basketball head coach.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR272/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr272.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1868342,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Robert Willis Lindsey.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Robert Willis Lindsey.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR271/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr271.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1868343,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Julia Dianne Pile to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Julia Dianne Pile to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-27","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR268/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr268.html","sponsor":"John Schickel"},
{"bill_id":1868344,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Harry Edward \"Eddie\" Isaacs.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Harry Edward \"Eddie\" Isaacs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR265/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr265.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1868345,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Transylvania University women's basketball Head Coach Juli Fulks, 2024 Women's Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year.","description":"Honor Transylvania University women's basketball Head Coach Juli Fulks, 2024 Women's Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR266/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr266.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1868811,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Samuel T. Wright III to the Board of Claims.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Samuel T. Wright III to the Board of Claims for a term expiring June 29, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR280/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr280.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1868812,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Alex Boone to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Alex Boone to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR282/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr282.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1868813,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the practice of consumer reporting agencies selling or otherwise furnishing trigger leads relating to a consumer without the consumer's prior consent.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the practice of consumer reporting agencies selling or otherwise furnishing trigger leads relating to a consumer without the consumer's prior consent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR150/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr150.html","sponsor":"Steve Bratcher"},
{"bill_id":1868814,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the momentous occasion of the 200th anniversary of the creation of Oldham County.","description":"Commemorate the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Oldham County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR291/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr291.html","sponsor":"Lindsey Tichenor"},
{"bill_id":1868815,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Janie Greer to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Janie Greer to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR274/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr274.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1868816,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Morehead State University Eagles men's basketball team, 2024 Ohio Valley Conference champions.","description":"Honor the Morehead State University Eagles men's basketball team, 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR290/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr290.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1868817,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kathryn M. Thomas to the Board of Claims.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Kathryn M. Thomas to the Board of Claims for a term expiring June 29, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR277/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr277.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1868818,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring University of Kentucky men's basketball players for honors and awards received during the 2023-2024 season.","description":"Honor the 2023-2024 University of Kentucky men's basketball team, players, and accomplishments.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR289/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr289.html","sponsor":"Casey Chambers Armstrong"},
{"bill_id":1868819,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lori Noel to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Lori Noel to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring August 14, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR286/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr286.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1868820,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to regularly schedule men's and women's basketball games at the arenas of the Commonwealth's other NCAA Division I schools.","description":"Urge the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to schedule men's and women's basketball games at the arenas of Kentucky's other NCAA Division I schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR273/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr273.html","sponsor":"Damon Thayer"},
{"bill_id":1868821,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Albert William Pedigo to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Albert William Pedigo to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR284/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr284.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1868822,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christopher Lee Deglow to the Parole Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Christopher Lee Deglow to the Parole Board for a term expiring August 10, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR275/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr275.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1868823,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Courtney Turner to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Courtney Turner to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR281/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr281.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1868824,"bill_number":"SCR292","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Certificate of Need Task Force.","description":"Create the Certificate of Need (CON) Task Force to review the CON program; review the need to maintain or modify each health facility and service covered by CON; outline task force membership; require the task force to submit any findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR292/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr292.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1868825,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kristen Dawson to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Kristen Dawson to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR278/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr278.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1868826,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the Kentucky Congressional delegation not to send money generated from Kentucky to Ukraine.","description":"Urge the United States Congress and the Kentucky Congressional delegation not to send money generated from Kentucky to Ukraine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (H)","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Committee On Committees","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR149/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr149.html","sponsor":"Candy Massaroni"},
{"bill_id":1868827,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Gordon Ferrell Jones to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Gordon Ferrell Jones to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR283/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr283.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1868828,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky.","description":"Recognize April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR287/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr287.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1868829,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Cynthia Jean Nichols to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Cynthia Jean Nichols to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term expiring July 9, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR276/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr276.html","sponsor":"Mike Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1868830,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Robbie Fletcher as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Dr. Robbie Fletcher as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education for a term beginning on July 1, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 36-1","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR285/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr285.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1868831,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Matthew Russell Hinton to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Matthew Russell Hinton to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR288/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr288.html","sponsor":"Christian McDaniel"},
{"bill_id":1868832,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Linda McClain to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Linda McClain to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR279/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr279.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872298,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"A RESOLUTION condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education.","description":"Condemn the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR153/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr153.html","sponsor":"Scott Sharp"},
{"bill_id":1872299,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to designate Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as a national historical park and the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work in conjunction with the United States Congress and the United States Department of the Interior to facilitate in this endeavor.","description":"Urge the United States Congress and the Kentucky Congressional delegation to designate Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as a national historical park and the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work in conjunction with the United States Congress and the United States Department of the Interior to facilitate this designation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR152/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr152.html","sponsor":"Marianne Proctor"},
{"bill_id":1872300,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Edsel Welch on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"Honor Edsel Welch on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR154/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr154.html","sponsor":"Timmy Truett"},
{"bill_id":1872301,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Madelynn Troutt and designating April 15 as Live Like Madelynn Day in Kentucky.","description":"Honor the life of Madelynn Troutt and recognize April 15, 2024, as Live Like Madelynn Day in Kentucky.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HR155/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hr155.html","sponsor":"Jared Bauman"},
{"bill_id":1872302,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.","description":"Adjourn the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HCR151/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hcr151.html","sponsor":"Steven Rudy"},
{"bill_id":1872303,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Edsel Welch on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"Honor Edsel Welch on the occasion of his 100th birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR328/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr328.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1872304,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring new University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Coach Mark Pope.","description":"Recognize and honor new University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Coach Mark Pope.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR371/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr371.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1872305,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Randall Gene McPeek.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Randall Gene McPeek.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR338/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr338.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872306,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessica Hill.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessica Hill.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR358/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr358.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1872307,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. Robert H. Biggerstaff.","description":"Commemorate and honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. Robert H. Biggerstaff.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR351/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr351.html","sponsor":"Gerald Neal"},
{"bill_id":1872308,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Donna Mortensen Batten.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Donna Mortensen Batten.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR350/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr350.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872309,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Carl Fields.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Carl Fields.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR340/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr340.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872310,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Robert Byrd upon his retirement from Global Medical Response as Vice President of Government Affairs.","description":"Honor Robert Byrd upon his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR370/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr370.html","sponsor":"Jared Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1872311,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the City of Harrodsburg on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of its founding.","description":"Recognize the City of Harrodsburg on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of its founding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR361/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr361.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1872312,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Billy Jack Epling.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Billy Jack Epling.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR372/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr372.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872313,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Betty Lou Epling Matney.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Betty Lou Epling Matney.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR346/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr346.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872314,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of James O. Burton and Teresa Ann Burton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James O. Burton and Teresa Ann Burton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR359/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr359.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1872315,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Francis M. \"Frank\" Burch.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Francis M. \"Frank\" Burch.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR352/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr352.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1872316,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jack Randall Burchett.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jack Randall Burchett.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR343/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr343.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872317,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing historic and economic significance of the Capital Plaza Hotel.","description":"Recognize historic and economic significance of the Capital Plaza Hotel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR366/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr366.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1872318,"bill_number":"SCR375","title":"A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Richard and Teresa Gilbert, the first ever parents of sisters serving concurrently in the Kentucky General Assembly.","description":"Honor Richard and Teresa Gilbert, the first ever parents of sisters serving concurrently in the Kentucky General Assembly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SCR375/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/scr375.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1872319,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Noah Jase Cross.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Noah Jase Cross.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR342/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr342.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872320,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Lisa Robinson Traylor.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Lisa Robinson Traylor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR345/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr345.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872321,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Anita Claire Templeton Thornton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Anita Claire Templeton Thornton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR355/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr355.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1872322,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact much-needed reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure.","description":"Urge the United States Congress to enact legislation to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes to expedite the deployment of modern energy infrastructure.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR327/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr327.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1872323,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of James Paul Wright.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James Paul Wright.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR348/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr348.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872324,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of David Fon Childers.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of David Fon Childers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR341/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr341.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872325,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William \"Mac\" Tucker.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of William \"Mac\" Tucker.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR353/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr353.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1872326,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the Senate.","description":"Amend the Rules 4 and 49 of the Rules of Procedure for the 2024 Regular Session of the Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR369/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr369.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1872327,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brady Delaney.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Brady Delaney.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR337/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr337.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1872328,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2023-2024 Harlan County High School Black Bears Boys' Basketball team.","description":"Recognize the Harlan County High School Black Bears Boys' Basketball team, 2024 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen runners-up.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR336/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr336.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1872329,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Vikki Denise Akers.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Vikki Denise Akers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR344/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr344.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
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{"bill_id":1872331,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Janice Bowling Wesley.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Janice Bowling Wesley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR360/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr360.html","sponsor":"Brandon Storm"},
{"bill_id":1872332,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Mary Jo Keene.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Mary Jo Keene.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR339/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr339.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872333,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 40 public schools throughout the Commonwealth that are implementing the Kentucky Community School Initiative.","description":"Recognize and commend the 40 public schools throughout the Commonwealth that participate in the Kentucky Community School Initiative.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR368/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr368.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872334,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cecil F. Dunn.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Cecil F. Dunn.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR365/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr365.html","sponsor":"Reginald Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1872335,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Roger Francis Keller, Sr.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Roger Francis Keller, Sr.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR374/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr374.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1872336,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Roy Trimble upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Roy Trimble upon the occasion of his retirement from the food service industry.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR354/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr354.html","sponsor":"Danny Carroll"},
{"bill_id":1872337,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Charles \"Bud\" Compton.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Charles \"Bud\" Compton.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR349/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr349.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872338,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Judge Reed Delano Anderson.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Judge Reed Delano Anderson.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-12","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR347/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr347.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872657,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dan Flanagan to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Dan Flanagan to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring June 26, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR373/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr373.html","sponsor":"George Wise"},
{"bill_id":1872658,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Edward Hoppy Bennett to the Kentucky State Fair Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Edward Hoppy Bennett to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring May 10, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR335/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr335.html","sponsor":"Jimmy Higdon"},
{"bill_id":1872659,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darris Russell to the Mine Safety Review Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Darris Russell to the Mine Safety Review Commission for a term expiring April 24, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR308/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr308.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872660,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael Eaves to the Personnel Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Michael Eaves to the Personnel Board for a term expiring January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR322/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr322.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872661,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Caswell Prewitt Lane to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Caswell Prewitt Lane to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems for a term expiring June 17, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR310/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr310.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872662,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Gary Greene to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Gary Greene to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"to Committee on Committees (S)","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":"Committee on Committees","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR333/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr333.html","sponsor":"Robin Webb"},
{"bill_id":1872663,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William Henry Jones Jr. to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.","description":"Confirm the appointment of William Henry Jones Jr. to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR311/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr311.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872664,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Rhodes to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Matthew Rhodes to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 37-1","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR386/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr386.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872665,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darlena Jones to the Board of Nursing.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Darlena Jones to the Board of Nursing for a term expiring June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR323/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr323.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872666,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dr. David Williams to the Kentucky State Fair Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Dr. David Williams to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring May 10, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR362/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr362.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1872667,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Tony Colyer to the Board of Tax Appeals.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Tony Colyer to the Board of Tax Appeals for a term expiring June 29, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR297/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr297.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872668,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Christopher John Fryer to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Christopher John Fryer to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR307/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr307.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872669,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Walter Robertson to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Walter Robertson to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR363/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr363.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1872670,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dr. Thomas Gerald Abell to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Dr. Thomas Gerald Abell to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR314/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr314.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872671,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ryan Grell to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Ryan Grell to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR320/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr320.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872672,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the historic and economic significance of the Capital Plaza Hotel.","description":"Recognize the historic and economic significance of the Capital Plaza Hotel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR381/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr381.html","sponsor":"Gex Williams"},
{"bill_id":1872673,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of AnYu Chen to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of AnYu Chen to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR318/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr318.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872674,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"A RESOLUTION condemning the Iranian air attack on Israel on April 13, 2024.","description":"Condemn the air attack launched by Iran against Israel on April 13, 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR384/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr384.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1872675,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mary Pat Regan to the Public Service Commission.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Mary Pat Regan to the Public Service Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR295/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr295.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872676,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Frederick A. Stine to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Frederick A. Stine to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR326/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr326.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872677,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Superintendent Jeff Aulick of Bracken County Schools on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Superintendent Jeff Aulick of Bracken County Schools upon the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR379/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr379.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1872678,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Rodney W. Casada to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Robert W. Casada to the Board of Directors of Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR334/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr334.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1872679,"bill_number":"SR332","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Benjamin L. Hale to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Benjamin L. Hale to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR332/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr332.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1872680,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Gary Robertson to the Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Gary Robertson to the Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority for a term expiring April 28, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR331/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr331.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1872681,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John L. Holbrook to the Morehead State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of John L. Holbrook to the Morehead State University Board of Regents for a term expiring July 9, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR380/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr380.html","sponsor":"Phillip Wheeler"},
{"bill_id":1872682,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Amy Roe Leenerts to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Amy Roe Leenerts to the Crime Victims Compensation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR305/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr305.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872683,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Charles Edward \"Chuck\" Meade on his appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Congratulate Charles Edward \"Chuck\" Meade on his appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR376/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr376.html","sponsor":"Johnnie Turner"},
{"bill_id":1872684,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Superintendent Jay Brewer of Dayton Independent Schools on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"Honor Superintendent Jay Brewer of Dayton Independent Schools upon the occasion of his retirement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR383/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr383.html","sponsor":"Shelley Frommeyer"},
{"bill_id":1872685,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Amber Powell to the Board of Nursing.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Amber Powell to the Board of Nursing for a term expiring June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR294/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr294.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872686,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jennifer Harpe-Bates to the Board of Nursing.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Jennifer Harpe-Bates to the Board of Nursing for a term expiring June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR319/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr319.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872687,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Louis R. Straub II to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Louis R. Straub II to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System for a term expiring July 11, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR324/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr324.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872688,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kellie D. Wilson to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Kellie D. Wilson to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR315/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr315.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872689,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mary G. Eaves to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Mary G. Eaves to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems for a term expiring June 21, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR309/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr309.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872690,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Cathy Chanelle Gunn to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Cathy Chanelle Gunn to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR303/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr303.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872691,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Amy Shearer Lingo to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Amy Shearer Lingo to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR302/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr302.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872692,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Joe T. Goggin to the Kentucky State Fair Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Joe T. Goggin to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring May 10, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR364/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr364.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1872693,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael Edward Berry to the Kentucky State Fair Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Michael Berry to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring June 5, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR296/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr296.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872694,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Derrick Helm to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Derrick Helm to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR330/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr330.html","sponsor":"Rick Girdler"},
{"bill_id":1872695,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"A RESOLUTION honoring Richard and Teresa Gilbert, the first ever parents of sisters serving concurrently in the Kentucky General Assembly.","description":"Honor Richard and Teresa Gilbert, the first ever parents of sisters serving concurrently in the Kentucky General Assembly.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR724/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr724.html","sponsor":"Adrienne Southworth"},
{"bill_id":1872696,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Diana W. Woods to the Kentucky Board of Education.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Diana W. Woods to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR312/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr312.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872697,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dr. Mark Edward Lynn to the Kentucky State Fair Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Dr. Mark Edward Lynn to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring March 30, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR317/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr317.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872698,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of James Paul Cousins to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of James Paul Cousins to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR306/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr306.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872699,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of William David Donan to the Mine Safety Review Commission.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of William David Donan to the Mine Safety Review Commission for a term expiring May 23, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR293/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr293.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872700,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Sarah Weedman to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Sarah Weedman to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR301/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr301.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872701,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Wallace Ray Akin.","description":"Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Wallace Ray Akin.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR377/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr377.html","sponsor":"David Givens"},
{"bill_id":1872702,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Edwin Price to the Murray State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Matthew Edwin Price to the Murray State University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR357/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr357.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1872703,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Karen Sherfey to the Board of Nursing.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Karen Sherfey to the Board of Nursing for a term expiring June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR298/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr298.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872704,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Charles Edward Meade to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Charles Edward Meade to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 34-3","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR382/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr382.html","sponsor":"Robert Stivers"},
{"bill_id":1872705,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Pamela Fettig Thompson to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Pamela Fettig Thompson to the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retirement Systems for a term expiring June 17, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR313/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr313.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872706,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of G.L. Ovey to the Murray State University Board of Regents.","description":"Confirm the appointment of G.L. Ovey to the Murray State University Board of Regents for a term expiring July 9, 2029.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR356/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr356.html","sponsor":"Jason Howell"},
{"bill_id":1872707,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Miriam Haas to the Board of Nursing.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Miriam Haas to the Board of Nursing for a term expiring June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR299/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr299.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872708,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Leigh Ann Wiggins to the Parole Board.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Leigh Ann Wiggins to the Parole Board for a term expiring August 1, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR321/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr321.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872709,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Diana F. Berry to the Education Professional Standards Board.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Diana F. Berry to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR300/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr300.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872710,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the merger of Lexington and Fayette County.","description":"Recognize the 50th anniversary of the merger of Lexington and Fayette County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted by voice vote","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR378/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr378.html","sponsor":"Amanda Mays Bledsoe"},
{"bill_id":1872711,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth Griffin McCoy to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Elizabeth Griffin McCoy to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 2028.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR329/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr329.html","sponsor":"Whitney Westerfield"},
{"bill_id":1872712,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mark Anthony Workman to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.","description":"Confirm the reappointment of Mark Anthony Workman to the Board of Directors of Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2027.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR316/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr316.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872713,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Charles Roberts to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Charles Roberts to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR325/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr325.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"},
{"bill_id":1872714,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Andrew Belcher to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee.","description":"Confirm the appointment of Andrew Belcher to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee for a term expiring April 14, 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-04-15","last_action":"adopted 38-0","last_action_date":"2024-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/SR304/2024","state_link":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/sr304.html","sponsor":"Julie Raque Adams"}
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