Legislative Update

While meeting at the Old State Capitol, the House passes an increase to the historic preservation tax credit and a resolution to create a Kentucky History Caucus. House committees consider the Read to Succeed Act and measures on school breakfasts, financial disclosures by colleges and universities, and catalytic converter theft. A Senate panel approves a resolution on nuclear power feasibility.

The House votes to allow new cities in Jefferson County, increase penalties for trafficking fentanyl, require a new board at Kentucky State University, improve access to mental health treatment, and protect genetic data. The Senate approves tougher punishments for child abuse, a review process for executive orders, and regulations for solar farms.

A recap of the General Assembly this week includes actions on the state budget in the Senate, medical marijuana, Delta-8 hemp products, COVID mask and vaccination mandates, abortion, transgender student athletes, and the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.

The House passes a measure on COVID vaccination rights and a resolution to end the pandemic emergency declaration. Senate committees act on employer vaccine mandates, an abortion restriction, and a public comment requirement for school board meetings. A House panel revisits medical marijuana legislation.

The Senate passes its version of the state budget and a ban on certain hemp products. A Senate committee considers a new process for executive orders. House panels approve bills on transgender athletes, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents, charging inmates for time in county jails, and nurse practitioner prescription practices.

The House votes to ban mask mandates in day care centers, schools, and universities. House panels move to protect the privacy of COVID vaccination status and to create mobile crisis centers. The Senate approves bills to replace the Kentucky State University Board of Regents and to create an imagination Library program in the state.

The Senate passes bills on election security, election administration expenses, animal care costs in cruelty cases, and companies that boycott fossil fuel industries. A Senate committee considers replacing the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The House gives final approval to name, image, and likeness legislation.

The Senate passes an overhaul of unemployment insurance and a proposed constitutional amendment to limit a governor’s clemency powers. House committees advance a tax cut plan, voting reform changes, and an update to campaign finance reporting. A Senate panel considers an election security bill.

A recap of week nine of the General Assembly session includes action on a property tax freeze for motor vehicles, an income tax cut and a taxpayer rebate, a pay increase for lawmakers, changes to unemployment benefits, and new abortion restrictions. Lawmakers also introduce measures to expand gaming.

The House passes an omnibus abortion bill. The Senate approves a resolution supporting the Ukraine, and a measure on motor vehicle property taxes. Senate panels consider actions against energy company boycotts and standards for library boards. A House committee discusses unicorporated areas of Jefferson County.