Legislative Update

The Senate passes a new school safety measure and the so-called born-alive bill. The House approves legislation to turn direct sellers into independent contractors. Sen. Whitney Westerfield discusses criminal justice reform. Scholarship tax credit advocates rally at the capitol.

A look back at the third week of the session, including action on photo IDs for voters, cigarette and e-cigarette purchases, school safety, and abortion. Also, a conversation with Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and highlights of Children's Advocacy Day and Muslim Day at the capitol.

The Senate passes a voter ID bill and a measure to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products. Senate committees consider school safety and abortion bills. Sen. Whitney Westerfield discusses judicial issues. Children's advocates rally at the capitol.

A Senate committee approves a photo identification requirement for voters. UK law professor Joshua Douglas reviews photo ID measures. Lawmakers act on bills regarding child abuse, female genital mutilation, and sex offenders. Legislators mark the first Muslim Day at the capitol.

The House passes hemp legislation. Sen. Max Wise details school safety issues. Pro-life advocates rally at the capitol. Ben Chandler of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky discusses smoking cessation. The University of Louisville seeks hospital purchase funding.

A look back at the second week of the session with highlights of Gov. Andy Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address. Lawmakers act on sports betting, immigration, youth tobacco and e-cigarette use, and elections for constitutional officers. Sen. Max Wise discusses school safety.

The Senate approves a plan to reschedule elections for statewide constitutional offices. Secretary of State Michael Adams discusses voter ID legislation. Committees hear updates on school safety, and consider measures on search warrants in DUI cases and mental health first aid training.

House committees advance legislation on sports betting and hemp. Senate panels approve bills to increase the age for tobacco and e-cigarette purchases and to move election of statewide constitutional officers to even-numbered years. Lawmakers in both chambers introduce measures to ban conversion therapy.

A look at highlights of the State of the Commonwealth address from Gov. Andy Beshear, including his comments on education, gaming, criminal justice, health care, and jobs. Legislative leaders react to the speech. Sen. Damon Thayer speaks against pension spiking. Health advocates rally to limit youth tobacco use.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer discusses priority bills concerning election of statewide constitutional officers, selection of Transportation Cabinet secretaries, and taxes levied by special purpose entities. Sen. Max Wise outlines a new school safety bill. The League of Women Voters of Kentucky proposes a new redistricting process.