Rep. Steven Rudy

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes 56.020 to update gender-neutral language in the section describing the Secretary of State's duties. It clarifies that the Secretary of State maintains custody of state-owned property records and must keep original documents accessible at their office. The amendment ensures the statute uses inclusive language by replacing gendered terms with neutral alternatives like "He or she." This change directly affects the statutory language governing the Secretary of State's record-keeping responsibilities without altering the underlying duties.

Maddy summaryHB 721 amends Kentucky law to require a statewide prescreening and admissions review system for long-term-care facilities and certain hospital-based skilled-nursing beds. It directly affects residents seeking admission to these facilities, requiring them to meet a resource means test (sufficient funds for 365 days of care) and obtain preauthorization from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services before admission. Key provisions include mandatory preadmission screening teams, determinations about care needs and alternatives, and penalties (a Class B violation) for facilities admitting patients without prior authorization. The bill aims to prevent inappropriate placements and control costs by ensuring residents meet financial criteria and receive proper review before admission.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to establish requirements for merchant processing agreements; prohibit credit card processors from assessing or charging a fee, fine, or penalty in certain circumstances; require credit card processors to make certain disclosures and comply with certain contracting requirements; establish penalties and exemptions; provide for construction of section; provide that Act applies to contracts entered on or after the effective date.

Amend KRS 304.17A-138 to make technical corrections; provide that health benefit plans may require a telehealth provider to be licensed in Kentucky, or as allowed under the standards and provisions of a recognized interstate compact, in order to receive reimbursement for telehealth services; provide a construction clause relating to coverage or reimbursement to out-of-network providers; require self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution to comply with telehealth coverage requirements; provide that telehealth coverage requirements for state postsecondary education institutions apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after effective date of Act.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to require the Department for Public Health to make educational material available on its website regarding the recognition and warning signs of infantile seizure disorder; require a health facility or health care provider to provide the material; amend KRS 311.601, 311.844, and 314.073 to require pediatricians, family practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants who regularly provide care to infants to demonstrate completion of a 1 time course of a least 1 hour of continuing education that covers the recognition and warning signs of infantile seizure disorder.

Amend KRS 314.121 to require practitioner members of the Board of Nursing to maintain licensure throughout their board terms; make the active clinical practice of registered nurse members consist of direct bedside patient care on a daily basis; change the entities that submit board candidate names for active clinical registered nurses and nurse educators.

Amend KRS 154.12-210 to require the Cabinet for Economic Development to maintain and disseminate information relating to Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy programs to enterprises interested in locating or operating within the Commonwealth; amend KRS 154.12-213 to require the Cabinet for Economic Development to promote Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy programs; require the Cabinet for Economic Development to submit a monthly report to the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 154.20-010 to add the Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy as an ex officio member of the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority.

Maddy summaryHR 3 is a procedural resolution inviting pastors from Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly Regular Session with prayer. It directs the House Sergeant-at-Arms to formally invite these pastors to attend and lead the opening prayers. The bill does not create new laws or affect public policy; it simply modifies the traditional opening ritual for legislative sessions. This resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on January 6, 2026, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution adopting the House of Representatives' operating rules for the 2026 legislative session. It establishes standard procedures for meetings (including hours and quorum requirements), the order of business (such as roll calls, bill readings, and motions), and voting rules. Key provisions include defining a quorum as a majority of elected members, allowing remote participation via video verification for quorum purposes during certain voting, and outlining how motions (like adjournment or tabling) are handled. The resolution directly affects all House members and staff by governing how legislative business is conducted during the 2026 session.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally certifies the members elected to the Kentucky State House of Representatives in the 2024 election for the 2026 term. It accepts the Secretary of State's certified election results and lists all 100 representatives by district as required by the Kentucky Constitution. The bill does not change any laws or policies - it is a routine procedural step to establish the official membership of the House. It directly affects the 100 individuals listed by district who will serve in the 2026 legislative session. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on January 6, 2026, without debate.