Legislative Update

The House approves two criminal justice measures, while the Senate moves to address eating disorders. A Senate committee discusses immunity for veterinarians who report animal abuse. Budget Director John Hicks explains Gov. Beshear's funding plan for state pensions. Rep. Steven Rudy talks about the budget.

A recap of the fifth week of the session, including debate on school safety. The House approves a ban on corporal punishment, and the Senate considers a change to principal hiring. Lawmakers also act on legislator pensions, immigration enforcement, and a raise for state workers. Rep. Steven Rudy discusses the budget process.

A House committee approves a pay-raise plan for state workers and a measure to put lawmakers in the public employees' pension system. The House approves a school bus safety bill, while the Senate passes legislation on student IDs and the hiring of principals. The anti-abortion group Sisters for Life rallies at the capitol.

Senate committees pass two Medicaid-related bills and a measure on school principal selection. The full Senate approves a juvenile justice bill while a House committee discusses criminal expungement.

The Senate passes an immigration enforcement bill. Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles discusses the importance of migrant labor to farming. The House Education Committee debates school safety and corporal punishment.

The Senate passes new standards for child care centers. The Prichard Committee's Brigitte Blom Ramsey discusses education issues. House Minority Whip Angie Hatton talks about criminal justice reform. Plus, reports on hemp production and the history of dueling in Kentucky.

A look back at the fourth week of the session, including Gov. Beshear's budget address and reaction from legislators. Lawmakers act on pension-spiking, school safety, abortion, and immigration. Also discussion about scholarship tax credits and former felon voting rights.

Senators debate immigration enforcement and Kentucky Board of Education reorganization. Measures on hemp and medical marijuana research advance. Committees review student IDs, virtual education, and the time change. The Prichard Committee's Brigitte Blom Ramsey discusses education spending.

Senators act on new standards for child care centers, background checks, and pension spiking. Lawmakers also consider transportation secretary selection and a new student safety option. States' rights advocates rally at the capitol. Rep. Angie Hatton reacts to Gov. Beshear's budget plan.

Gov. Andy Beshear delivers his budget address. Legislative leaders react to the plan, and House and Senate budget chairs voice their concerns. Lawmakers act on search warrants in DUI cases, due process rights for school personnel, and hemp concerns.