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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 21, 2025

HB 499: AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities.

Amend KRS 164.295 to remove the doctoral program prohibitions for comprehensive universities and expressly permit comprehensive universities to offer research doctoral programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves prohibitions on doctoral programs for comprehensive universities, enabling research doctoral offerings and strengthening higher education capacity.95% confidence
T.J. Roberts (R) Nancy Tate (R) James Tipton (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 230: AN ACT relating to driving under the influence of marijuana.

Amend KRS 189A.010 to create a per se limit for a blood level of tetrahydrocannabinol signifying intoxication; amend various sections of the KRS to conform.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates per se THC limit for DUI, expanding criminalization of marijuana-related driving offenses through stricter enforcement standards.95% confidence
David Yates (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 233: AN ACT relating to elections.

Amend KRS 117.020 to allow the State Board of Elections to declare a county a preclearance county if there is a repeated administration of elections in a manner that jeopardizes the free and equal exercise of the franchise; amend KRS 117.022 to require an election manager receive a paid salary; clarify that an election manager shall not be incompatible with any other elected office or employment within the Commonwealth; amend KRS 117.155 to require the county clerk to verify that e-poll books received all data reflecting a registered voter's voting status at the end of each day in-person absentee voting is conducted; require the State Board of Elections to promulgate administrative regulations to establish e-poll book data necessary to determine voting status.
David Yates (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 242: AN ACT relating to agriculture.

SB 242 amends Kentucky's agricultural code (KRS 246.285) to replace gendered terms like "his or her" with gender-neutral language in the Commissioner of Agriculture's authority. This change applies specifically to the Commissioner's powers regarding claims, property, and contracts under agricultural laws. The bill does not alter any substantive policies, funding, or responsibilities - it only updates the language to be inclusive. It affects how the Commissioner's role is described in statute, not who is impacted by agricultural programs.
Jason Howell (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 219: AN ACT relating to sports wagering.

SB 219 amends Kentucky law to establish operational rules for regulated sports wagering, directly affecting licensed racetracks and sports betting service providers. The bill requires online betting platforms to verify users' age (18+), identity, and Kentucky residency through geolocation technology and account registration policies. Key provisions include mandating secure account verification, limiting patrons to one account per provider within Kentucky, and requiring service providers to use commercially reasonable security measures for personal data. The bill also restricts tracks to contracting with no more than three service providers and ensures wagers are only accepted from within the state.
Julie Adams (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 254: AN ACT relating to insurance.

SB 254 amends Kentucky insurance law to replace gendered language ("his or her") with gender-neutral terms in a provision requiring insurance companies to submit reinsurance contracts to the commissioner. This change directly affects insurance companies and the state insurance commissioner when filing reinsurance documents. The key mechanism is simply updating the existing statute (KRS 304.5-150) to use inclusive language, without altering any substantive requirements or processes. The bill does not create new rules or impact policyholders, as it only updates the wording of an administrative filing requirement. It is a technical correction to modernize the language of the law.
Jared Carpenter (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 223: AN ACT relating to radon safety.

Amend KRS 309.432 to direct nine members to be appointed to the board; require two members to represent a public health organization; require one member to be a citizen at large that is not associated with or financially interested in the practice of radon measurement, mitigation, or laboratory analysis; amend KRS 309.434 to direct the board to promote the safety of radon measurement, mitigation, and laboratory analysis professionals in the Commonwealth.
Karen Berg (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SJR 74: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Stephen "Trey" Coleman III Memorial Overpass in Jefferson County.

This bill designates a specific overpass on Kentucky Route 841 at mile point 3 in Jefferson County as the "Stephen 'Trey' Coleman III Memorial Overpass." The resolution requires the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to erect appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. It is a commemorative measure honoring Trey Coleman, a 25-year-old local youth basketball referee who died in a traffic accident in 2024, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact beyond the naming and signage.
Gerald Neal (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 194: AN ACT relating to property theft.

Amend KRS 514.020 to include alteration, falsification, forgery, or misrepresentation of any instrument involving the conveyance or financing or real property as prima facie evidence of intent to commit theft by unlawful taking; amend KRS 514.030 to establish the penalty for theft of immovable property or real property; amend KRS 15.113 to direct the Attorney General to create notices and publications designed to inform and educate the public regarding the risks posed by deed fraud; amend KRS 15.231 to establish concurrent jurisdiction of the Attorney General with Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys for the prosecution of theft of unlawful taking involving real property; amend KRS 134.119 to require the sheriff of each county to include the publication prepared by the Attorney General in every notice to a taxpayer relating to the collection of property taxes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 67 to require each county clerk to establish a property owner notification service to notify owners of real property who register for the service when a document is recorded under the name of the property owner or the address of the property owner; establish that a county clerk shall not be liable for failure to provide notice.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends theft statutes to establish prima facie evidence for property theft intent, strengthening enforcement under Crimes and Punishments.90% confidence
Rick Girdler (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 249: AN ACT relating to telecommunications.

SB 249 amends Kentucky Revised Statute 278.546 to correct minor technical errors in existing telecommunications law. It does not change policy, create new requirements, or affect any specific groups or services. The bill is purely procedural, updating language for clarity without altering the substance of the law. This technical correction has no direct impact on consumers, businesses, or regulatory frameworks.
Robert Stivers (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 267: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State Police.

Amend KRS 16.170 to permit officers and individuals employed as a Trooper R Class or CVE R Class to participate in political activities while off duty; define what constitutes a political activity; establish guidelines for participation; amend KRS 16.195 and 16.070 to conform.
Mike Nemes (R) Brandon Storm (R) Craig Richardson (R) Rick Girdler (R) Gex Williams (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 258: AN ACT relating to Kentucky residency in the postsecondary educational system.

Amend KRS 164.020 to define Kentucky residency in the postsecondary education system to require a student to be a citizen, national resident, or permanent resident.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts access to in-state tuition for non-citizens/non-permanent residents, limiting educational access for some students in higher education.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts higher education residency to citizens/permanent residents, limiting access for undocumented immigrants and aligning with immigration enforcement restrictions.95% confidence
Phillip Wheeler (R) Steve West (R) Robby Mills (R) Gex Williams (R) Matt Nunn (R)
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