Rep. Pamela Stevenson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that officially designates May 2026 as Mental Health Month in Kentucky. It calls on citizens, government agencies, businesses, and schools to increase awareness and understanding of mental health during that month. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to promote mental wellness and community support. It directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Lisa Willner for record-keeping purposes.

Amend KRS 157.220 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with the maximum class sizes and caseloads specified for exceptional children and youth; make technical corrections; amend KRS 157.200 to define "caseload" and "special classes"; amend KRS 157.230, 157.3175, and 159.990 to conform.

Amend KRS 158.307 to define "dysgraphia"; require the department to annually update the dyslexia toolkit; require the toolkit to include guidance on dysgraphia and strategies and other resources to be used for students displaying dyslexia and dysgraphia; require universal screeners and diagnostic tools be approved by the department; require each district to use evidence-based instructional strategies to provide intervention services; require school districts to report data to the department; amend KRS 164.304 to require postsecondary institutions offering teacher preparation programs include instruction on the application and implementation of a multitiered system of supports by the 2027-2028 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 603 amends Kentucky's capital construction program statute (KRS 45.760) to insert gender-neutral language where gender-specific terms previously appeared. This is a purely procedural change to the existing law, updating terminology to be inclusive without altering any funding mechanisms, budget rules, or project approval processes. The bill does not affect how capital projects are funded, approved, or reported - only the language used in the statute. It directly affects the drafting of future state capital construction program documents but has no impact on policy implementation or affected entities.

Recognize and honor the First Amendment rights of veterans and the importance of protecting the earned benefits of our veterans from retaliatory and punitive measures.

Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Beauty Industry Law Task Force to conduct a review of current statutes and administrative regulations governing the industry; require the task force to meet at least 4 times before the submission of its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.

Urge the United States Department of War and the federal government to protect the earned benefits of our veterans from retaliatory and punitive measures.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms and make the termination of employment without cause unlawful; establish amount that may be recovered for wrongful discharge; specify when the employers' internal procedures are to be used.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define "covenant not to compete" and "covered employee"; prohibit an employer from requiring a covered employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; require that provisions to be posted by the employer; prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for bringing a civil action; establish application of provisions; amend KRS 336.990 to provide civil penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 769 extends the eligibility period for Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES) from 5 to 8 years after high school graduation. This change directly affects students who received KEES scholarships, allowing them more time to use their benefits while enrolled in postsecondary education. The bill amends KRS 164.7881 to update the expiration timeline and ensures related provisions remain consistent. It does not alter scholarship amounts, GPA requirements, or other eligibility conditions - only the timeframe for using the award. The change aims to provide greater flexibility for students pursuing degrees over longer periods.