Sen. Gerald Neal

Primary SB 45

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to the abolition of the death penalty.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment without parole for inmates presently sentenced to death; amend KRS 532.030 to remove the death penalty; amend KRS 640.040 to prohibit life imprisonment without benefit of parole for a juvenile offender convicted of a capital offense; amend KRS 422.285, 532.050, 532.100, and 533.010 to conform; repeal KRS 431.213, 431.2135, 431.218, 431.220, 431.223, 431.224, 431.240, 431.250, 431.260, 431.270, 507A.060, 532.025, 532.075, 532.130, 532.135, 532.140, 532.300, 532.305, and 532.309.

In committee Feb 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 26

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator Ralph Alvarado to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.

Honor the extraordinary service of Senator Ralph Alvarado to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly.

Passed Jan 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 38

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION condemning the January 6, 2021, United States Capitol riots.

Condemn the January 6, 2021, United States Capitol riots.

Passed Jan 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 39

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION congratulating Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg on his successful election and wishing him a successful term.

Congratulate Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg on his successful election and wish him a successful term.

Passed Jan 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 32

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring the celebration of Black History Month and recognizing that Black history is American history.

Honor the celebration of Black History Month and recognize that Black history is American history.

Passed Jan 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 14

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to music therapy and making an appropriation therefor.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to define terms; establish a licensing board for professional music therapists; prohibit any persons not licensed under this board from holding himself or herself out as a licensed professional music therapist; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations; authorize the board to issue a license to practice music therapy; establish the process for license renewal, suspension, and revocation; establish fees for licensure; establish fee limitations; authorize the board to implement disciplinary actions; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's physician or other professional involved in the treatment of the client; prohibit a licensed professional music therapist from replacing services provided by an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist; create the licensed music therapy practice board fund; and establish a fine for violations.

In committee Jan 5, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 163

Vetoed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to student financial aid.

Amend KRS 164.740 to delete the definition of "penal institution"; amend KRS 164.7874 to delete the requirement that an eligible high school student and eligible postsecondary student not be a convicted felon for KEES eligibility purposes; repeal KRS 164.767 relating to restrictions on financial aid to incarcerated persons.

Vetoed Apr 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 297

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring Representative Joni Jenkins for her dedicated service to the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Honor Representative Joni Jenkins for her dedicated service to the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Passed Apr 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 131

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION in honor and loving memory of Dolores Jean Pile Triplett.

Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dolores Jean Pile Triplett.

Passed Apr 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 294

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring Tom FitzGerald for his years of service to the Kentucky Resources Council.

Honor Tom FitzGerald for his years of service to the Kentucky Resources Council.

Passed Apr 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track