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All 14,689 Active 8,035 In committee 7,985 Passed 4,536 Signed 1,954 Failed 136

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SR 7: A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy.

This symbolic resolution (SR 7) condemns all political violence and hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, religion, identity, or political beliefs. It affirms that all political disputes must be resolved through peaceful, lawful democratic processes and promotes civil discourse. The resolution applies broadly to all Kentuckians and elected officials, emphasizing that violence undermines democratic participation and government integrity. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the Senate's stance on protecting democratic safety and dignity.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 9, 2026

HR 20: A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.

HR 20 is a symbolic resolution recognizing specific Hindu holidays - Holi (March 4, 2026), Dashain/Vijaya Dashaimi (October 21, 2026), Diwali/Laxmi Pooja (November 9, 2026), and Bhaitika (November 11, 2026) - for the Kentucky House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any residents’ rights; instead, it formally acknowledges these holidays and the Hindu community’s cultural contributions. The resolution directs the House Clerk to share a copy with Representative Daniel Grossberg and encourages Kentuckians to celebrate these days. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the legislature’s ceremonial recognition.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 54: AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.

SB 54 defines "short-term rental" in Kentucky law as any dwelling rented for less than 30 days and grants local governments (cities, counties, etc.) authority to regulate these rentals. It requires short-term rentals to comply with existing state and local zoning, building, and fire safety rules. Local governments can implement specific measures like creating rental registries, charging fees, restricting locations, limiting the number of rentals, or requiring owner occupancy during rentals. The bill does not override current safety or zoning laws but gives localities new tools to manage short-term rental operations within their jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 61: AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 164.7879 to increase the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amount for each eligible grade point average; increase the supplemental award amounts; require a supplemental award for eligible Cambridge Advanced International scores; amend KRS 164.7882 to increase the award amount for an eligible student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; amend KRS 164.7874, 164.7881, 164.7884, and 164.7885 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 60: AN ACT relating to waste tires.

Amend KRS 224.50-854 to remove the exemption for a person who stores waste tires for resale from the requirements of the waste tire program; amend KRS 224.50-856 to allow a person making retail sales of used motor vehicles tires to be eligible for the same accumulator registration exemption as sellers of new motor vehicle tires; amend KRS 224.50-858 to require nonexempt sellers of new or used motor vehicle tires to register and be subject to the requirements of the waste tire program.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 55: AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.

Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies; provide that a governing body, a member or employee of a governing body, or any public or private entity that may be held liable for the actions of a governing body that makes any decision regarding its participation in an optional water fluoridation program shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for acts carried out reasonably and in good faith regarding its decision of whether to participate in the water fluoridation program.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 58: AN ACT relating to diaper access programs.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 200 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Diaper Access Board and its functions related to the development of a state plan for the distribution of funds from the Kentucky diaper access trust fund; establish the Kentucky diaper access trust fund and the purposes for which funds are disbursed to diaper access programs in the Commonwealth.

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 8: A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of the victims of the United Parcel Service Airlines Flight 2976, and commending those who responded to the incident.

Adjourn in honor and loving memory of the victims of UPS Airlines Flight 2976, and recognize the efforts of first responders and other agencies that responded to the crash.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 93: AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to Medicaid expansion.

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to enshrine Medicaid expansion coverage; direct the Secretary of State to advertise the proposed constitutional amendment prior to a general election vote; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 91: AN ACT relating to standardizing real property tax bills.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 134 to require use of a standardized form for all real property tax bills; require the Department of Revenue to prescribe the form and make it available to all taxing districts that levy a property tax on real property; specify provisions to be included on the form; exempt certificates of delinquency and third-party purchasers from the form requirements.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SJR 26: A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to unconstitutional acts that would undermine the rights of Kentucky citizens and the sovereignty of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Reaffirm the sovereignty of Kentucky; affirm the sovereign right of Kentucky to nullify unconstitutional acts of the federal government; direct the Attorney General to challenge all unconstitutional acts of the federal government that usurp or diminish the sovereignty of Kentucky; provide that the General Assembly may enact legislation nullifying unconstitutional acts that undermine Kentucky's sovereignty.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SB 92: AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for palliative care.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid coverage for palliative care services; establish eligibility criteria and service requirements; require the Department for Medicaid Services to promulgate administrative regulations; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Topics ✓ Healthcare