Sen. Jason Howell

Primary SB 7

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.

Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define "eligible noncertified school graduate"; amend definitions of "KEES award," "KEES award maximum," and " KEES base amount" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.

Passed Feb 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 157

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs and cats.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define terms; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs or cats unless the animal was obtained from an animal shelter or qualified breeder; prohibit retail pet shops from selling a dog or cat that is less than eight weeks old, or selling a dog or cat to anyone under the age of eighteen; prohibit local governments from passing ordinances that conflict with this Act; amend KRS 258.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.

In committee Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 189

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities.

Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Murray State University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in veterinary medicine.

In committee Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 139

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION recognizing September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Recognize September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Passed Feb 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 112

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of the Kentucky Main Street Program and its participating communities.

Honor the work of the Kentucky Main Street Program and its participating communities.

Passed Feb 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 115

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION recognizing and denouncing the persecution of Christians around the world.

Recognize and denounce the persecution of Christians around the world; call on the federal government to champion the cause of international religious freedom for all.

Passed Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 123

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.

Call upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.

Passed Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 116

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION urging Governor Andy Beshear to support Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.

Urge Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.

In committee Feb 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 94

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history.

Honor the 20th Black History Celebration and recognize that Black history is American history.

Passed Feb 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 75

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.

Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.

Passed Jan 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track