Create new sections of KRS Chapter 61 to prohibit a state or local government or public agency from providing preferential treatment to individuals or entities on the basis of religion, race, sex, color, or national origin when they contract or seek employment with the state or local government; define terms; prohibit a state or local government from requiring or incentivizing a person to attend a diversity, equity, and inclusion training or provide any differential treatment or benefits to an individual based on the individual's participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion training; prohibit a public agency from providing resources or funds to establish or maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, trainings, or related initiatives; allow an exemption to provide preferential consideration for businesses owned by individuals who are residents of Kentucky or the United States; allow the Attorney General to bring civil action to enforce provisions of this Act; allow a qualified individual to bring a civil action for injunctive relief and to recover attorney's fees and litigation costs if a state or local government or public agency is found to have violated this Act; waive immunity under certain conditions; prevent an employee or agent of a public agency or a state or local government from using their authority to influence, discourage, interfere, or retaliate against a person who in good faith participates in a civil action in accordance with this Act; amend KRS 12.020 to rename the "Office of Diversity, Equality, and Training" to "Office of Employee Training"; amend KRS 18A.025 to deline the responsibilities of the Office of Employee Training; EMERGENCY.
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Amend KRS 37.170 to create the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps (KEV Corps) within the Kentucky State Defense Force; create a new section of KRS Chapter 37 to detail KEV Corps eligibility, supervision, training requirements, uniform details, and prohibitions and to create the KEV Corps fund; amend KRS 39B.030 to permit the local emergency management director to use the KEV Corps during a local disaster or emergency; amend KRS 39B.050 to include the KEV Corps as a part of the local disaster and emergency services organization; amend KRS 39B.070 to permit each city, urban-county government, or charter county government the use of the KEV Corps.
Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of the joint resolution to certain federal and state officials; state that the application should be continuing until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states have made applications on the subject.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "Kentucky Arts Day" to celebrate the state's arts community. It recognizes the arts sector's economic impact (generating $6.5 billion annually and supporting 50,526 jobs) and its role in education and tourism. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply honors Kentucky's arts industry and invites arts supporters to the Capitol. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Senate on February 12-13, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 313 designates June of each year as "Kentucky History Month" in Kentucky. This bill directly affects all Kentuckians by adding a state-level recognition for the month, joining existing designations like National Agriculture Month (March) and National Beef Month (May). The key mechanism is an amendment to Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 2.112, formally adding this designation to the state's list of recognized months. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (38-0) on February 11, 2025, and is now pending in the House.
Amend KRS 150.170 to allow a bona fide resident landowner and other authorized persons to take fish from any lake or pond located on the owner's property without procuring a sport fishing license; exempt the resident landowner and other authorized persons from certain statutory and regulatory limits, restrictions, and requirement relating to fish and fishing.
Amend 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 175 to remove the immunity provision for postsecondary institutions from the State/Executive Branch biennial budget; EMERGENCY.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 22) is a ceremonial gesture by the Kentucky Senate to honor former President Jimmy Carter following his passing. It directs the Senate to adjourn for the day in his memory, recognizing his service as a Georgia governor, U.S. president, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups; it is solely a moment of remembrance. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 9, 2025, with no further legislative action required.
Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Kelsey Friend Jr.
Confirm the reappointment of Douglas W. Gott as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.