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Lawmakers raced to approve bills in the figurative and literal 11th hour Tuesday evening. Today marked the beginning of the veto recess, which means yesterday was the last day lawmakers could pass bills and still have the opportunity to override any gubernatorial vetoes before the final day of the legislative session. The governor has ten […]

A second chance.  That’s what lawmakers say is the goal of Senate Bill 128. With this measure, public and nonpublic school students from kindergarten through 12th grade might have the opportunity to re-do the last school year. “This the bill that would allow school systems—it is not a mandate— to give students and their families […]

The Kentucky General Assembly approved the second half of the state’s 24-month spending plan Monday after uncertainties from COVID-19 cut budget negotiation short nearly a year ago. House Appropriations & Revenue Chair Jason Petrie (R-Elkton) described the $12 billion budget as a near continuation budget from the previous fiscal year with necessary modifications. “Our economy has certain […]

Almost everyone Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) spoke to about Senate Bill 52 asked: “How is this not already law in Kentucky?” SB 52 will make it illegal for peace officers to engage in a sexual act with someone under investigation, under arrest or in-custody by amending second-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape and third-degree sodomy statues. The Kentucky […]

The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives convened only two days this week. But in terms of bills passed and the number of hours spent debating legislation, they were two of the busiest legislative days so far this year. Bills that took steps forward in the Kentucky General Assembly this week include measures on the […]

Legislation that would primarily increase the punishment for crimes committed during a riot passed the Kentucky Senate Thursday by a 22-11 vote. Senate Bill 211 “comes in response to the riots that occurred across our country during this past summer including in our own flagship city of Louisville …,” said Sen. Danny Carroll (R-Benton), who introduced […]

A bill that would require vision screenings for Kentucky drivers renewing their licenses advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday. “This is a very common-sense piece of legislation that will save lives by ensuring Kentuckians have the necessary visual acuity to operate motor vehicles,” Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (R-Taylor Mill) said of the legislation, known […]