Rep. Timmy Truett

Amend KRS 278.264 to prohibit the Public Service Commission from authorizing any decommissioning surcharge or recovery of any retirement or stranded asset costs through rates for a utility that has received approval from the commission to retire a fossil fuel-fired electric generating unit in which the utility has any undepreciated investment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 2, 2025, as Read Across America Day in Kentucky, recognizing a national literacy initiative. It does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups, but formally endorses the event promoted by the National Education Association and Kentucky Education Association. The resolution encourages Kentuckians to participate in reading activities celebrating literacy, aligning with the annual event honoring Dr. Seuss's birthday. It is a ceremonial gesture with no binding policy changes, adopted by the Kentucky House of Representatives via voice vote.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to establish a 10-day sales and use tax holiday from April 5 to April 15 each year to exempt firearm safety devices and firearm storage devices; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 743 would amend Kentucky law to create a state program helping certified teachers buy personal computers. The bill directs the Kentucky Board of Education to secure competitive pricing for computers through bidding and arrange vendor-provided training for teachers. This program would directly affect all certified teachers in Kentucky public schools by providing cost-saving purchasing options and technical support. The bill is currently in the House committee stage (introduced February 19, 2025) and has not yet been voted on. (Note: The bill's official abstract incorrectly references "gender-neutral language"; the actual text modifies a computer purchase program, not language provisions.)

Amend KRS 186.020 to allow members of the National Guard or Reserves that are stationed or assigned to a base or location outside the boundaries of the United States, to renew their registration within 30 days of his or her return; allow an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or Reserves to renew their motor vehicle registration up to 280 days prior to its expiration if the person will be outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth when the current motor vehicle registration expires; require the applicant to provide military orders documenting the need for early vehicle registration; amend KRS 186.416 to allow an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or Reserves or their spouse to renew their operator's license up to 280 days prior to its expiration if the person will be outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth when the operator's license expires; require the applicant to provide military orders documenting the need for early operator's license renewal; allows a resident of the National Guard or Reserves that has been stationed or assigned to a base or other location outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth to renew his or her operator's license within 90 days of returning to the Commonwealth.

Maddy summaryHB 629 prohibits health facilities and providers in Kentucky from refusing to provide health services to a person solely because they have not received a specific vaccine. The bill directly affects unvaccinated patients seeking care and healthcare providers who must comply with this requirement. Key provisions require compliance under KRS Chapter 216, explicitly stating that vaccination status cannot be the sole reason for denying services. This policy change aims to ensure equal access to care regardless of individual vaccination choices.

Amend KRS 158.060 to remove language that allows for half-day kindergarten programs; amend KRS 157.320 and 157.360 to remove references to kindergarten full-time equivalent pupils in average daily attendance for program base funding purposes; amend KRS 158.030 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

Define "virtual program"; place an enrollment cap on virtual programs for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year and the entirety of the 2025-2026 school year; EMERGENCY.

Amend KRS 161.500 to allow members of the Teachers' Retirement System to recover up to 10 unpaid days that were missed to observe religious holidays; include the recovered days in count of days worked for service credit; EMERGENCY.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a policy bill. It designates February 14, 2025, as "Making Our Schools Safe (MOSS) Day" in Kentucky to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school shooting and honor victims like Alyssa Alhadeff. The resolution acknowledges Kentucky's existing school safety efforts, including investments in school resource officers and mental health services, and pays tribute to first responders and victims of school violence. It has no new funding or legislative requirements - only ceremonial recognition.