Legislative Update

The proposed constitutional amendment known as Marsy's Law clears the Senate. Lawmakers discuss financial literacy for high school students, rules for ATVs and off-road vehicles, and tax options for cities. Gov. Andy Beshear honors social workers.

The House moves to eliminate child visitation and custody rights of certain felony offenders. Lawmakers discuss budget issues. State Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon reviews recent audits conducted by his office. Students speak against a school safety measure.

A review of the seventh week of the session, including swift passage of a welfare reform package by the House. Also a look at actions on medical marijuana, transportation secretary selection, gubernatorial pardons, insulin prices, and other issues.

The House approves medical marijuana, and the Senate acts to diminish gubernatorial power in selecting transportation secretaries. Committees discuss a constitutional amendment on abortion, protections for medical professionals who act on their consciences, and a voter photo ID requirement.

The House acts to help diabetics afford insulin. Legislative committees tackle gubernatorial pardons, crime victims' rights, felon voting rights, and police chases. Rep. Samara Heavrin discusses her bill on parental leave for adoptive parents. Fairness advocates rally at the capitol.

The House moves to help communities find qualified EMS technicians. Gov. Andy Beshear endorses a measure to cap insulin prices. Rep. Lisa Willner discusses her tax bill, and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles talks about hemp and other farm issues. The Girls Who Code computer programming group meets with lawmakers.

A recap of the sixth week of the session, including action on medical marijuana, insulin costs, and youth vaping. Lawmakers also debate pension relief for quasi-governmental agencies and how transportation secretaries are selected. Rep. Lisa Willner discusses her tax proposal.

Committees vote to make insulin more affordable and end surprise medical billing. Lawmakers also act to meet education needs of foster kids and give pension relief to quasi-governmental agencies. Gun control advocates rally at the capitol, while a celebration marks the centennial of women's suffrage.

House committees approve bills on medical marijuana and youth access to e-cigarettes. The House votes to help the University of Louisville purchase a hospital. The Senate acts on managed care organizations and debates changing selection of transportation secretaries.

Senators hear from the CEO of Braidy Industries. A House committee approves a vaping tax and hospital acquisition funding for the University of Louisville. A House bill aims to help foster children navigate new schools. Lawmakers commemorate Black History Month.