Rep. Daniel Grossberg

Maddy summaryHB 118 adds June 19 as an official state holiday in Kentucky, named "Juneteenth National Freedom Day," to the existing list of state holidays. This bill directly affects all public offices in Kentucky, requiring them to close on this date. The key provision amends Kentucky Revised Statute 2.110 to include June 19 in the calendar of designated holidays, alongside other observances like Independence Day and Memorial Day. The change recognizes Juneteenth as a day of commemoration without altering work requirements or compensation for public employees.

Amend KRS 121.015 to define "expenditure"; amend KRS 121.150 to prohibit candidates, slates of candidates, committees, contributing organizations, or anyone on their behalf from making an expenditure to an intermediary, including subcontractors, for the purpose of making a payment to another person; require that expenditures be made directly to the provider of goods or personal services.

Amend KRS 258.005 to define "veterinarian" and "veterinary technician"; amend KRS 258.015 to require that a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician authorized to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian that is located on the premises of the facility.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms, establish limitations on disseminating "deep fakes," and specify exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for the unlawful dissemination of a deep fake; create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to establish a criminal penalty for illegally disseminating a deep fake.

Amend KRS 121.015 to define "campaign consultant"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 121 to establish the registration process for campaign consultants; set penalty for failure to register; require employers of campaign consultants to pay a registration fee.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution encourages Jefferson County Public Schools to name a future school in honor of José Martí, a Cuban independence leader celebrated for his advocacy of freedom and cultural impact. It cites Louisville's growing Cuban community (estimated at over 50,000 people) and Martí's legacy as a symbol of cultural contribution, referencing existing honors like Shively Park in Kentucky. The resolution aims to acknowledge both Martí's historical significance and the community's role in Louisville's cultural landscape. It does not create new requirements but formally recognizes Martí's legacy through a school naming decision.

Amend KRS 161.155 to allow school district employees to use sick leave for observance of religious holidays not otherwise included on the school's calendar, provided the employee submits a personal statement verifying the observance and gives advance notice to the district.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to prohibit using a professional title, term, or abbreviation or holding oneself out as licensed or certified to practice a profession without holding a valid license or certification; provide that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 198B to define terms; establish licensing for roofing contractors under the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; prohibit any persons not licensed under the department from holding himself or herself out as a roofing contractor; allow the department to issue roofing contractor licenses, promulgate administrative regulations, and implement disciplinary actions; establish applicant requirements and fee limitations; establish a fine and potential misdemeanor incarceration for violations; create the roofing contractors fund.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define “prohibited advertisement” and “solicit”; prohibit a person from soliciting residential property owners with a prohibited advertisement, offering value in exchange for inspecting residential property owner's roof, offering value in exchange for making an insurance claim for damage to the residential property owner's roof, and providing an agreement authorizing repairs to a residential property owner's roof pursuant to a property insurance claim without providing a good-faith estimate of itemized and detailed cost of services.