Legislative Record - Kentucky

?Senate BillsSB1 (BR41) - M. Castlen, R. Alvarado, D. Carroll, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, P. Hornback, S. Meredith, M. Nemes, J. Schickel, B. Smith, D. Thayer, J. Turner, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise AN ACT relating to emergencies and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 39A.090 to limit the effective dates of executive orders issued by the Governor to 30 days unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, and prohibit the Governor from issuing a new executive order relating to the same emergency without the approval of the General Assembly; amend KRS 39A.100 to allow an executive order relating to elections to remain in effect regardless of the time limitations in KRS 39A.090; amend KRS 39A.180 to limit administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 39A.180 to 30 days unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly; amend KRS 214.020 to limit administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 214.020 to 30 days unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly; amend KRS 241.090 to limit the emergency jurisdiction and peace officer status of administrators and investigators under the alcohol beverage control board to the limitations in KRS 39A.090; amend KRS 315.500 to prevent the time limitations of KRS 39A.090 from affecting the emergency distribution of pharmaceuticals; amend KRS 39A.374 to prevent the time limitations of KRS 39A.090 from affecting the limitations on increased prices during an emergency.SB1 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Amend KRS 39A.020 to redefine "emergency"; amend KRS 39A.090 to require certain emergency executive orders to end after 30 days unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly; for all other executive orders, allow local governments to request an extension of the 30-day limit; prohibit the Governor from declaring an additional, similar emergency order upon the expiration of the first order; waive prospective equitable and declaratory relief immunity under the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution for cases under KRS 446.350 during emergencies; amend KRS 39A.100 to exempt emergency orders moving the election from the 30-day limitation and limit changes to time or place; require the Governor to report to the General Assembly or the Legislative Research Commission expenditures relating to contracts issued during the emergency and all revenues received from the federal government in response to the emergency; amend KRS 39A.180 to require administrative regulations under the emergency to follow the requirements of KRS Chapter 13A, and provide specific requirements for suspending a statute and promulgating administrative regulations under a declared emergency; amend KRS 39A.280 to extend liability protection for architects and engineers for work performed during an emergency without compensation to 90 days from the end of the last extension of the declaration of emergency; amend KRS 39A.990 to change the penalty for violating provisions of KRS Chapter 39A from a Class A misdemeanor to not more than a $100 fine for the first offense and not more than a $250 fine for subsequent offenses; amend KRS 241.090 to limit the jurisdiction and police powers of state administrators and investigators during an emergency; amend KRS 315.500 to specify that the Governor's ability to authorize an emergency supply of medicine is not subject to the 30-day emergency executive order limitation; amend KRS 367.374 to specify that the Governor's ability to prohibit price gouging during an emergency is not subject to the 30 day emergency executive order limitation; EMERGENCYSCA1(M. Castlen) - Make title amendment.SFA1(M. Castlen) - Restore the provision of the statute that required law enforcement authority of the state and local governments to enforce written orders and administrative regulations issued pursuant to KRS Chapters 39A to 39F.HFA1(S. Maddox) - Ensure that in an emergency, the taking of property by the Governor can only be for the duration of emergency and only for public use, the taking of goods can only be during a shortage of goods, and include certain freedoms in the restrictions on the Governor may impose under the emergency.HFA2(S. Maddox) - Place certain limitations on the issuance of emergency executive orders; define the burden of proof in actions for declaratory or injunctive relief relating to the requirements of an executive order.HFA3(S. Maddox) - Change the number of days an emergency executive order may be in effective without approval by the General Assembly from 30 to 15.HFA4(J. Tipton) - Amend KRS 39A.090 to limit emergency executive orders, administrative regulations, or other directives issued by the Governor that affect local governments to 30 days; amend KRS 39A.100 to affirm that governmental entities may not impose restrictions on peaceable assembly or worship.HFA5(J. Nemes) - Return the penalty for violating a provision of KRS Chapter 39A or any administrative regulations or order under KRS Chapter 39A to a Class A misdemeanor. Aug 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 07, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 27-9-1 with Committee Substitute (1), floor amendment (1) and committee amendment (1-title); received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to State Government (H); posted in committee Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for January 9, 2021; floor amendments (1) and (2) and (3) and (4) and (5) filed Jan 09, 2021 - floor amendment (5) withdrawn; 3rd reading, passed 75-21 with floor amendments (1) and (4); received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendments (1) and (4); Senate concurred in House floor amendments (1) and (4); passed 26-5; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Jan 19, 2021 - Vetoed Feb 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Rules (S); taken from Rules; posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto for Tuesday, February 2, 2021; veto overridden; Bill passed 29-8; received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration of the Governor's Veto; veto overridden; Bill passed 69-20; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 6)SB2 (BR351) - S. West, M. Castlen, R. Alvarado, D. Carroll, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, P. Hornback, S. Meredith, M. Nemes, J. Schickel, B. Smith, D. Thayer, J. Turner, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise AN ACT relating to administrative regulations and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 13A.010 to define “legislative committee”; amend KRS 13A.030 to include emergency administrative regulations without adequate justification in the list of administrative regulations that may be found deficient; amend KRS 13A.040 to conform; amend KRS 13A.190 to specify requirements for an emergency administrative regulation, provide for public comment and legislative review, specify submission requirements for documentary evidence; amend KRS 13A.220 to require specified information about an administrative regulation to be displayed on the agency Web site; amend KRS 13A.2251 and 13A.2255 to require material incorporated by reference to be displayed on the agency Web site; amend KRS 13A.250 to conform; amend KRS 13A.270 to include public hearings and written comment periods for emergency administrative regulations; amend KRS 13A.280 to include amending an emergency regulation at a legislative committee meeting; amend KRS 13A.290 to conform; amend KRS 13A.300 to conform and to allow a legislative committee to find an emergency regulation deficient if no representation from the administrative body appears; amend KRS 13A.310 to conform and to allow an emergency regulation to be withdrawn under certain conditions; amend KRS 13A.312 to stipulate that transfers of authority or name changes of administrative bodies by executive order during an interim period shall be returned to their previous forms if not codified or confirmed during the next regular session of the General Assembly; amend KRS 13A.315 and 13A.320 to conform; amend KRS 13A.330 to conform and to describe the process to be followed after an emergency administrative regulation is found deficient; amend KRS 13A.331, 13A.335, 13A.336, and 13A.338 to conform; amend KRS 214.020 to require administrative regulations promulgated under the section to be in effect no longer than 30 days if imposing restrictions on gatherings or imposing mandatory quarantine or isolation requirements, include penalty, appeal and due process information, and contain public hearing and written comment periods; amend KRS 214.990 to include violations of KRS Chapter 13A. EMERGENCY.SB2 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; EMERGENCY.SCA1(M. Nemes) - Make title amendment.HFA1(B. Rowland) - Amend KRS 13A.030 to include in causes of deficiency a failure to provide notice as required in subsection (3) of Section 9 of the Act; amend KRS 214.020 to extend the 30-day limit on administrative regulations limiting in-person meetings to local government meetings. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Jan 07, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 31-6 with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title); received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to State Government (H); posted in committee Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for January 9, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Jan 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 74-21 with floor amendment (1); received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1); Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1); passed 29-4; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Jan 19, 2021 - Vetoed Feb 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Rules (S); taken from Rules; posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto for Tuesday, February 2, 2021; veto overridden; Bill passed 31-6; received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration of the Governor's Veto; veto overridden; Bill passed 69-20; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 7)SB3 (BR190) - P. Hornback, W. Westerfield, R. Alvarado, D. Carroll, C. Embry Jr., S. Meredith, M. Nemes, B. Smith, D. Thayer, J. Turner, M. Wilson, M. Wise AN ACT relating to reorganization and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 11.400 to conform; amend KRS 12.023 to remove the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation from the Office of the Governor; amend KRS 12.020 to attach the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Department of Agriculture, abolish the Kentucky Council on Agriculture, abolish the Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust Corporation; amend KRS 18A.115 to exempt employees of the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation from classified service, amend KRS 42.016 to conform, amend KRS 246.030 to establish the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, amend KRS 247.944 to attach the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Department of Agriculture, authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint the members of the board of directors, confirm member appointments as provided in KRS 11.160(2), allow staff services for the board to be provided by the Department of Agriculture, exempt the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation from reorganization under KRS Chapter 12; amend KRS 248.707 to designate the Commissioner of Agriculture to serve as chairperson of the Agricultural Development Board, authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint members of the Agricultural Development Board, attach the Agricultural Development Board to the Department of Agriculture, allow staff services for the board to be provided by the Department of Agriculture, exempt the Agricultural Development Board from reorganization under KRS Chapter 12; amend KRS 248.709 to require the board to update the comprehensive plan no less than every ten years; amend KRS 248.713 to conform; amend KRS 260.860 to conform; repeal KRS 247.410 relating to definitions, KRS 247.413 relating to creation of council, KRS 247.417 relating to members of council, KRS 247.420 relating to duties and powers of council; KRS 247.421 relating to Agricultural Export Authority, KRS 247.423 relating to steering committee; KRS 247.430 relating to Funds, KRS 248.480, relating to the Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust Corporation; transfer affairs associated with the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Development Board, and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Department of Agriculture; authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to approve projects or programs to be funded by the Agricultural Development Board, authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to approve actions of the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation, direct board members of the Agricultural Development Board and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to serve terms as set forth, EMERGENCY.SB3 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(B. Reed) - Amend KRS 248.709 to specify hiring of an executive director. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Agriculture (S); taken from Agriculture (S); 1st reading; returned to Agriculture (S) Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules Jan 07, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 29-8; received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to Agriculture (H) Jan 11, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 4, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 72-23 with floor amendment (1); received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1); Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1); Bill passed 29-5; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to GovernorSB4 (BR107)/LM - R. Stivers, R. Thomas, T. Buford, D. Carroll, M. Nemes, J. Schickel, D. Thayer, J. Turner, D. Yates AN ACT relating to warrants authorizing entry without notice. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 455 to create procedures and requirements for issuance of warrants authorizing entry without notice; require judges to review applications for warrants impartially; and require service by SWAT or special response teams with special training; amend KRS 523.020 to make clear that an officer's false statement in an application for a warrant authorizing entry without notice constitutes perjury; propose a rule of evidence making inadmissible any evidence collected as the result of a warrant authorizing entry without notice which did not comply with statutes or which was obtained through perjury or false statements. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Judiciary (S); taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Feb 23, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (S); 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 33-0 Feb 26, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (H); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (H)SB5 (BR477)/LM - R. Stivers, R. Alvarado, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, R. Girdler, P. Hornback, S. Meredith, R. Mills, M. Nemes, D. Thayer, M. Wilson, M. Wise AN ACT relating to emergencies and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to provide liability protection for owners of premises during a declared emergency; amend KRS 39A.020 to define terms used; amend KRS 39A.070 and 39A.090 to conform; amend KRS 39A.280 to refine the immunity of the state, private persons, volunteers, professional engineers and architects, and persons providing essential services during an emergency; EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2020, for Sections 1, 2, and 5 of the Act; EMERGENCY.SB5 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to provide liability protection for owners of premises during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, set the time limit within which a claim for personal injury must be brought, and specify the liability for essential services providers, and define what is an "essential service"; amend KRS 39A.020 to define "declared emergency", "disaster", and "executive action"; amend KRS 39A.070 and 39A.090 to conform; amend 39A.280 to refine the immunity of the state, private persons, volunteers, professional engineers and architects, and persons providing essential services during an emergency; EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2020, for Section 1 of the ACT; Repeal of Section 1 effective December 31, 2023; EMERGENCY.SFA1(D. Yates) - Delete immunity from requirement to protect from risks associated with the SARS-COV-2 virus or the declared emergency.SFA2(D. Yates) - Ensure that the Act is not interpreted to limit liability relating to non-COVID-SARS-2 motor vehicle accidents.SFA3(A. Southworth) - Delete definitions for "executive action" and "health care providers".SFA4(A. Southworth) - Remove definition of "executive action" and other changes to definitions for KRS Chapter 39A; delete conforming statutes KRS 39A.070 and 39A.090; delete changes to KRS 39A.270 that specify those businesses that may remain open during an emergency.SFA5(A. Southworth) - Specify that the owner of a premises is not liable for damage to property caused by the SARS-COV-2 virus.SFA6(R. Stivers) - Require that claims involving damage to real property related to the SARS-COV-2 pandemic be brought within the time set out in KRS 413.120.SFA7(R. Stivers) - Require that claims involving damage to real property related to the SARS-COV-2 pandemic be brought within the time set out in KRS 413.120; clarify the protection afforded essential workers.SFA8(R. Stivers) - Include distributors of medical or personal protective equipment as essential services providers.SFA9(R. Stivers) - Amend KRS 39A.270 specifying that the Governor or General Assembly may designate which services are essential during an emergency. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S); taken from Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) Jan 06, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - floor amendment (3) (4) (5) and (6) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 11, 2021 - floor amendment (6) withdrawn; floor amendment (7) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021; floor amendment (8) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 26, 2021 - floor amendment (9) filed to Committee Substitute ; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn; floor amendments (3) (4) and (5) defeated; passed 24-11 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (2), (7), (8), and (9) Mar 02, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 03, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeSB6 (BR857) - M. Wise, R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11A to define "agency," "nonpublic information," and "transition team member"; authorize the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to establish by administrative regulation standards of ethical conduct for transition team members; to address the role of transition team members who are or were registered lobbyists, sources of income for transition team members, and access to nonpublic information; require the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to develop and transition team members are required to sign a standards of ethical conduct agreement that includes seeking authorization for access to nonpublic information, a requirement to keep nonpublic information confidential and prohibit use of nonpublic information for personal or private gain, a description of enforcement provisions; require transition team members to disclose positions held outside state government for the 12 months prior to transition team service and sources of compensation for 12 months prior to service on the transition team; require team members to disclose whether they have sought or will seek a contract with state government and any gifts received from interested parties, a description of the role of each transition team member and a list of issues on which they are working, and an affirmation there is no financial conflict of interest that precludes working on certain issues; prohibit heads of public agencies from giving access to his or her agency for any transition team member that has not made required disclosures; require the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to make the standards of ethical conduct for transition team members available to the public on its Web site.SB6 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions, except add definition for "transition team"; authorize persons elected to statewide office to form transition teams; require updates to lists of transition team members; amend KRS 11A.050 to require candidates elected to statewide office to file statements of financial disclosure with the Executive Branch Ethics Commission for the calendar year of the election within 10 days of taking office. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to State Government (H) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H)SB7 (BR1418)/LM - D. Givens, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance benefits, making an appropriation therefore, and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 341 to set waiver of overpayment criteria, allocation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act money, waiver application deadlines, require program integrity provisions, and make an appropriation by allocating CARES money to UI trust fund.SB7 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions except delete definition of "department" and add definition of "office;" extend time period for requests for waivers to 30 days, delete provisions regarding use of CARES Act funds; require the Office of Unemployment Insurance to provide to the Attorney General any records requested to investigate fraud; make technical changes; APPROPRIATIONS.SFA1(A. Southworth) - Amend printed draft of SB/SCS 1 to include extended response and apeal time to referee determinations to 30 days from 15 and to extend the time before a commission decision becomes final from 20 to 35 days.SFA2(D. Givens) - Amend printed draft of SB/SCS 1 to clarify standards for waiver of repayment; insert an omitted ". Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB8 (BR1220) - M. Wilson, A. Southworth, M. Castlen, R. Mills AN ACT relating to exceptions to mandatory immunization requirements and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 214.036 to provide exemptions from mandatory immunization for any child, emancipated minor, or adult who, personally or by a parent or guardian, submits a written sworn statement objecting to the immunization based on conscientiously held beliefs; prohibit any administrative regulation, administrative order, or executive order from requiring during an epidemic the immunization of persons who submit either a written sworn statement objecting to the immunization based on conscientiously held beliefs or the written opinion of the person's physician that such immunization would be injurious to the person's health; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop and make available on its Web site a standardized form relating to the exemptions from mandatory immunization and to accept the form after it is submitted; amend KRS 209.552 and 214.034 to conform; EMERGENCY.SB8 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/FN - Delete original provisions; amend KRS 214.036 to provide exemptions from mandatory immunization for any child, emancipated minor, or adult who, personally or by a parent or guardian, submits a written sworn statement objecting to the immunization based on religious grounds; prohibit any administrative regulation, administrative order, or executive order from requiring during an epidemic the immunization of persons who submit either a written sworn statement objecting to the immunization based on conscientiously held beliefs or the written opinion of the person's physician that such immunization would be injurious to the person's health; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop and make available on its Web site a standardized form relating to the exemptions from mandatory immunization and to accept the form after it is submitted; EMERGENCY.HCS1 - Change "medical" provider to "health care" provider; EMERGENCY.HFA1(L. Willner) - Delete the exclusion from mandatory immunizations in the event of an epidemic any child whose parents or guardians are opposed to medical immunizations who object by a written sworn statement based on religious grounds or conscientiously held beliefs, EMERGENCY.HFA2(L. Willner) - Retain original provisions; add definition of "health care provider".HFA3(M. Marzian) - Retain original provisions; add requirement that the exemption form include information on symptoms and health risks of diseases, including coronavirus.HFA4(L. Willner) - Retain original provisions; add definition of "epidemic". Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 02, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 1st reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 4, 2021 Feb 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-1-1 with Committee Substitute (1); received in House Feb 23, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute; floor amendments (1), (2), (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute SB9 (BR13)/CI/LM - W. Westerfield, C. Embry Jr., R. Alvarado, T. Buford, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Higdon, P. Hornback, J. Howell, A. Kerr, C. McDaniel, S. Meredith, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, W. Schroder, B. Smith, R. Stivers, B. Storm, D. Thayer, J. Turner, S. West, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise AN ACT relating to the protection of born-alive infants and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to prohibit a person from denying or depriving a born-alive infant of nourishment with the intent to cause or allow the death of the infant; prohibit a person from denying or depriving a born-alive infant of medically appropriate and reasonable medical care, medical treatment, or surgical care; require a physician performing an abortion to take all medically appropriate and reasonable steps to preserve the life and health of a born-alive infant; specify that if the physician is unable to perform those duties then an attending physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, nurse, or other healthcare worker shall assume the duties; provide that a born-alive infant shall be treated as a legal person under the laws of the Commonwealth; specify that any born-alive infant, whose parents file a petition for voluntary termination of parental rights, shall become a ward of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; specify that this section shall not be construed as preventing a born-alive infant's parent or guardian from refusing medical care that is not medically appropriate or reasonable; specify that the parent or guardian of a born-alive infant shall not be held criminally or civilly liable for the actions of a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other healthcare provider that acted without his or her consent; provide for civil and administrative penalties for violations of this Act; allow for severability; allow the General Assembly by joint resolution to appoint members to intervene as a matter or right in any case that challenges the constitutionality of this Act; amend KRS 311.595, 311.850, 314.091, and 315.121 to suspend or revoke the license of any physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, nurse, or pharmacist who violates this Act; amend KRS 311.990 to establish criminal penalties for violations; establish the short titles of "Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" and "Avacyn Act"; EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S); taken from Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S); 1st reading; returned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules Jan 07, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 32-4; received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for January 9, 2021 Jan 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 76-18; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Jan 22, 2021 - became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 1); filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of StateSB10 (BR1059) - D. Givens, W. Westerfield, R. Stivers, J. Adams, R. Alvarado, K. Berg, D. Carroll, A. Kerr, M. McGarvey, R. Mills, G. Neal, D. Parrett, D. Thayer, R. Thomas, M. Wilson AN ACT relating to the creation of a Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to establish a Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity; define "commission"; set forth the membership of the commission; authorize the authority to hold monthly meetings, seek comment and testimony, and provide research driven policy proposals; and require the commission to publish an annual report.SB10 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; include child welfare, juvenile justice, and any other sectors deemed relevant to the study and research areas of the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity; require the four members appointed by leadership to be from the private and nonprofit sectors, universities, or local governments; require the annual report be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission.HCS1 - Retain original provisions; replace the executive director of the Human Rights Commission with the Attorney General as a member of the Commission on Race and Access. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to State Government (H) Mar 03, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee SubstituteSB11 (BR1088)/CI/LM - J. Schickel, R. Girdler, R. Mills AN ACT relating to criminal damage to rental property. Amend KRS 512.010 to define "lease or rental agreement", "residential rental property", and "tenant"; amend KRS 512.020, 512.030, and 512.040 to specifically include damage to residential rental property in the crime of criminal mischief.SB11 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/CI/LM - Retain original provisions, amend KRS 512.010 to modify the definition of a "lease or rental agreement" to include a dwelling unit or premises. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Licensing and Occupations (S) Jan 11, 2021 - taken from Licensing and Occupations (S); 1st reading; returned to Licensing and Occupations (S) Jan 12, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 2, 2021; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 28-8 Feb 04, 2021 - received in House Feb 23, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Feb 26, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB12 (BR811) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to the procurement of human tissue. Amend KRS 311.1939 to prohibit a person from selling or purchasing human organ or tissue and to prohibit for-profit entities from procuring any eye, cornea, eye tissue, or corneal tissue. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-1-1; received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Health & Family Services (H); 1st reading; returned to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB13 (BR1233)/LM - D. Yates, K. Berg, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to prevailing wage. Establish new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to create a prevailing wage law for all public works projects; amend KRS 12.020, 99.480, 227.487, 336.015, 337.010, and 337.990 to conform. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB14 (BR1307)/LM - R. Girdler, P. Hornback AN ACT relating to underground facility protection. Amend KRS 367.4903 to define "positive response," "unique identification number", and "locator"; amend KRS 367.4909 to require operators to update the positive response system documenting the status of marking the approximate location of its underground facilities and to require excavators to give additional time to operators of underground facilities transporting gas or hazardous liquids or transmitting electricity; amend KRS 367.4911 to require excavators that find evidence of an unmarked underground facility to notify the protection notification centers and give the operators 6 hours to identify the facility; provide that if an operator of underground facilities other than one transporting gas or hazardous liquids or transmitting electricity fails to respond to locate requests and to update the positive response system the excavator shall not be liable for damages resulting from the operator's failure to comply with the duties provided in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994; amend KRS 367.4913 to clarify the duties of the protection notification centers and to require the centers to maintain certain information for 5 years and file an annual report with the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB15 (BR802) - J. Adams, R. Stivers, M. McGarvey, D. Yates AN ACT relating to microbreweries. Amend KRS 243.157 to allow a microbrewer to sell and deliver up to 2,500 barrels of product to any retail licensee and to require a microbrewer to report self-distribution to the distributor; create a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to set forth terms of contracts between microbrewers and distributors; provide severability clause; APPROPRIATION.SB15 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; add new requirement for microbrewer to pay fairmarket value to distributor upon cancelation; add requirement for microbrewer to buy back its saleable products that distributor returns upon cancellation; require arbitration if fair market value cannot be determined.SFA1(C. McDaniel) - Amend KRS 243.157 to allow microbrewers to utilize a distributor and to exempt microbrewer from being required to use distributor; amend KRS 243.034, 243.082, 243.084, 243.086, 243.088, and 244.167 to allow licensee to purchase from microbrewer; amend KRS 244.602 to exempt microbrewers from the provisions of KRS 244.602 to 244.606.SFA2(C. McDaniel) - Amend KRS 243.157 to allow microbrewers to utilize a distributor and to exempt microbrewer from being required to use distributor; amend KRS 243.034, 243.082, 243.084, 243.086, 243.088, and 244.167 to allow licensee to purchase from microbrewer; amend KRS 244.602 to exempt microbrewers from the provisions of KRS 244.602 to 244.606. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S); taken from Licensing & Occupations (S); 1st reading; returned to Licensing & Occupations (S) Feb 09, 2021 - taken from Licensing & Occupations (S); 2nd reading; returned to Licensing & Occupations (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) filed to Bill Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) withdrawn; passed 34-2-1 with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB16 (BR28) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to colon cancer screening and prevention and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 214.540 to change Colon Cancer Screening Program to the Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Program; amend KRS 214.543 to change Colon Cancer Screening Program fund to Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Program fund; require the fund to include funds distributed by the Transportation Cabinet from sales of special cancer prevention license plates; require funds to be solely used for colon cancer screening and prevention; amend KRS 214.544 to change Colon Cancer Screening Advisory Committee to Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Advisory Committee; change membership of the advisory committee; create new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services to present statistics on cancer services related to colorectal cancer annually and upon request; APPROPRIATION.SB16 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain provision of the bill; clarify that the sales of special colon cancer prevention license plates shall go into the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Program fund. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0; received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee SubstituteSB17 (BR33) - R. Alvarado AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 54 of the Constitution of Kentucky. Propose an amendment to Section 54 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow the General Assembly the power to limit noneconomic damages for injuries resulting in death or for injuries to persons or property, and the power to provide statutes of limitation; provide for submission to the voters. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB18 (BR34)/LM - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to sheltered employment. Amend KRS 337.010 to redefine "employee" to include workers in sheltered workshops whose employment begins on or after January 1, 2025; amend KRS 337.295 to require new administrative regulations concerning sheltered workshops and sheltered workshop employment; amend KRS 205.5606 to exclude referrals to sheltered employment from the definition of "covered services and supports" as of January 1, 2025. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)SB19 (BR35)/HM - R. Alvarado, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to out-of-network billing. Amend KRS 304.17A-005 to define terms; create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require the commissioner of insurance to establish a database of billed health care service charges; require an insurer to reimburse for unanticipated out-of-network care; prohibit balance billing from a provider who has been reimbursed as required; provide for an independent dispute resolution program to review reimbursements provided for unanticipated out-of-network care; allow unregulated health plans to opt-in to requirements; require insurers to provide certain notices in an explanation of benefits; amend KRS 304.17A-254 and 304.17A-505 to require certain disclosures; create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to allow the Attorney General to enjoin persons violating Section 3; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with Sections 3 and 4 of the Act; amend KRS 304.17A-0954, 304.17A-096, 304.17A-500, 304.17A-550, 304.17A-580, 304.17A-649, 304.17B-001, 304.17B-015, 304.17B-033, 304.17C-010, 304.38A-010, and 304.39-241 to conform; repeal KRS 304.17A-640; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S)SB20 (BR36)/CI/LM - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to deceptive lawsuit advertising and solicitation practices. Creates new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to regulate advertising for legal services. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S)SB21 (BR37) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to mental health treatment. Amend KRS 202A.021 to permit voluntary transport to a hospital or psychiatric facility with authorization of the originating and receiving hospital or facility and a patient's signed written agreement to be voluntarily transported and to not be physically removed during transport; amend KRS 645.030 to permit voluntary transport of a child to a hospital or psychiatric facility with authorization of the originating and receiving hospital or facility and a parent if the child is under 16 and parent and child if the child is age 16 or older and a signed written agreement to be voluntarily transported and to not be physically removed during transport; amend KRS 214.185 to establish that any qualified mental health professional may provide outpatient mental health counseling to any child who is age 16 or older and is an unaccompanied youth; amend KRS 645.190 to conform.SB21 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(D. Givens) - Amend to clarify the conditions under which a child under 16 years of age and over 16 years of age may be released after transport to a receiving hospital or psychiatric facility. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 08, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Jan 13, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Feb 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB22 (BR96) - C. McDaniel AN ACT relating to statues and making an appropriation therefor. Require the Department for Facilities and Support Services within the Finance and Administration Cabinet to relocate the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol Rotunda to either the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History or the Jefferson Davis Historic Site; require the Department for Facilities and Support Services to place a statue of United States Navy diver and Kentucky native Carl Brashear in the Capitol Rotunda; APPROPRIATION. Jun 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB23 (BR97) - G. Neal, M. McGarvey, D. Yates AN ACT relating to health disparity impacts. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to define "health disparity impact" and "health disparity impact review"; require Legislative Research Commission staff to identify a bill, amendment, or committee substitute that may result in a health disparity impact and notify the sponsor and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require the cabinet to determine if a health disparity impact review is necessary, notify the Legislative Research Commission, and complete the review if appropriate; require other state agencies to provide requested information for the review; permit a new review to be requested if there is an amendment or committee substitute; require any bill, amendment, or committee substitute that requires a review to have a completed review before a vote is taken; permit a majority of members of the Senate or House of Representatives to request a review; permit a majority of members of any standing committee to request a review; require reviews to include information on any health disparity impact and be completed within thirty days; require the cabinet to create a form to be use to complete the review. Sep 22, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB24 (BR98)/LM - C. McDaniel AN ACT proposing to amend Section 36 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to time and place of meetings of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Section 36 of the Constitution of Kentucky to require the General Assembly to convene if the Governor declares a state of emergency in the Commonwealth, and the state of emergency exceeds thirty days in the aggregate of a calendar year during which time the General Assembly is not in regular session. The subjects to be considered by the General Assembly shall be the Governor's executive orders and directives issued pursuant to and relevant to the executive order declaring a state of emergency; ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Jul 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB25 (BR383) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to opportunities in education. Create new sections in KRS Chapter 141 to establish the Education Opportunity Account Program; define terms and eligibility for the program; establish the requirements of the account-granting organizations and the Department of Revenue; allow auditing of account-granting organizations by the Department of Revenue; create a tax credit for taxes imposed by KRS 141.020, 141.040, and 141.0401; require reporting to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; create short title; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)SB26 (BR120)/CI/LM - P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to sex offender registrants. Amend KRS 17.545 to prohibit sex offender registrants from being on the grounds of a senior citizen center. Nov 12, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB27 (BR137) - G. Neal, C. McDaniel, R. Thomas AN ACT relating to historic properties and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require the Special Committee on New State Capitol Monuments to meet at least once a year to establish criteria for selection of statues and monuments to be located in the Capitol Rotunda; require the committee to report its criteria after its second annual meeting to the Historic Properties Advisory Commission, the Office of the Governor, and the members of the Legislative Research Commission; require the committee also meet upon the direction of the Historic Properties Advisory Commission; require the committee to make recommendations to the Historic Properties Advisory Commission and also report its recommendations to the Office of the Governor and the members of the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 11.026 to establish the Special Committee on New State Capitol Monuments and attach it to the Historic Properties Advisory Commission for administrative purposes; establish the membership of the committee; establish in the State Treasury a Special Committee on New State Capitol Monuments endowment trust fund; amend KRS 11.027 to authorize the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to direct the Special Committee on New State Capitol Monuments to meet when appropriate; require the commission to approve recommendations from the committee or request another recommendation. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB28 (BR360) - M. WilsonJan 11-WITHDRAWNSB29 (BR215) - R. Girdler AN ACT relating to indemnification of prosecutors. Amend KRS 15.753 to provide that the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall reimburse the Attorney General, a Commonwealth's attorney, or a county attorney for fees or judgments after being sued for an act or omission in the course of his or her duties. Aug 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 08, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 29-0 Feb 22, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB30 (BR216) - A. Kerr, J. Adams, K. Berg, T. Buford, M. McGarvey, M. Nemes, R. Thomas, D. Yates AN ACT relating to youth mental health protection and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 define sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts, mental health professional, and public funds; to prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts with a person under eighteen (18) years of age or a person who is eighteen (18) years or older who is an adult as defined in KRS 209.020 or a ward as defined in KRS 387.510; require violations to be subject to board discipline; prohibit public funds from being used for sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health to develop, produce, and disseminate educational materials regarding sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; permit the cabinet to contract for the educational materials; add the short title "Mental Health Protection Act"; EMERGENCY. Aug 25, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB31 (BR226)/LM - M. Nemes AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation. Propose to amend Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky to include in the homestead exemption for owners who are sixty-five years of age or older any increase in ad valorem taxes that are assessed after the latter of the year the owner turned sixty-five, the year the owner purchased the property, or the date this provision was ratified by the voters; add the continued biennial inflation indexing of the homestead exemption amount; make various typographical changes of a nonsubstantive nature; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection; apply to property assessed on and after the January 1st immediately following the date of ratification. Aug 25, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB32 (BR270) - P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to de facto custodians. Amend KRS 403.270 to specify that the existing time periods required to be considered a de facto custodian be calculated in aggragate within the last two years. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeSB33 (BR303) - D. Carroll, K. Berg, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to the safety of canines and felines. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to provide civil immunity for damaging a vehicle if a person enters the vehicle with the reasonable, good-faith belief that a dog or cat is in immediate danger of death if not removed. Sep 18, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB34 (BR304)/CI/LM - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to road safety. Amend KRS 512.070 to include, as criminal littering, permitting unsafe amounts of mowed grass to remain on a highway. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB35 (BR305) - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to assisted-living communities. Create a new section of KRS 194A.700 to 194A.729 to prohibit certification or certification renewal of an assisted-living community if it is owned, managed, or operated by any person convicted of certain crimes or listed on an abuse list; exempt owner of an assisted-living facility certified as of July 1, 2020; amend KRS 194A.700 to amend definitions; amend KRS 194A.707 to make changes to the appeals and renewal processes; amend KRS 194A.717 to prohibit on-site staff person from being shared with another level of care; amend KRS 194A.723 to permit the cabinet to initiate injunctive relief in Circuit Court. Sep 18, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB36 (BR1) - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to juvenile justice. Amend KRS 635.020 to remove automatic transfer of a child from District Court to Circuit Court in certain cases; amend KRS 640.010 to specify additional factors to be considered in determining whether a child's case should be transferred from District Court to Circuit Court. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 26-3 Feb 22, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesSB37 (BR418) - R. Girdler AN ACT relating to immunization and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 214.036 to prohibit required immunization of any person by any state agency or instrumentality; create a new section of KRS Chapter 338 to prohibit required immunization of any employee by an employer as defined in KRS 338.015; EMERGENCY. Oct 12, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB38 (BR441) - J. Adams AN ACT relating to surgical smoke evacuation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define terms and direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations requiring the use of a smoke evacuation system during any surgical procedure that is likely to produce surgical smoke; amend KRS 216B.990 to establish penalties. Oct 30, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 08, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Jan 13, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Feb 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-0 Feb 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB39 (BR460)/AA - D. Parrett AN ACT relating to reciprocity among the state-administered retirement systems. Amend KRS 61.680 to provide that retirees of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) who suspend their retirement benefits in order to return to covered employment and build upon their existing TRS account as provided by current law, may utilize omitted service (service that should have been reported for prior full-time work) in the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) that was purchased during the period of reemployment for purposes of determining eligibility and the amount of benefits upon subsequent retirement from both KRS and TRS; make the provision retroactive to retirements on or after December 31, 2009. Nov 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB40 (BR462) - G. NealFeb 02-WITHDRAWNSB41 (BR498)/LM - R. Thomas, M. McGarvey, D. Yates AN ACT relating to wages. Amend KRS 337.010 to increase the applicable threshold of employees of retail stores and service industries from $95,000 to $500,000 average annual gross volume of sales for the employer; amend KRS 337.275 to gradually raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by July 1, 2026, and to gradually raise the state minimum wage for tipped employees to $7.25 per hour by July 1, 2026; include anti-preemption language permitting local governments to establish minimum wage ordinances in excess of the state minimum wage. Nov 24, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB42 (BR499) - R. Thomas AN ACT relating to training programs in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Amend KRS 210.366 to require that training programs in suicide assessment, treatment, and management include cultural diversity programs for licensed, registered, or certified social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, pastoral counselors, alcohol and drug counselors, alcohol and drug peer support specialists, psychologists, and occupational therapists; and update the date which a report of the model list of training programs is due to the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB43 (BR800) - R. Thomas AN ACT relating to heir property and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 381 to define heir property and create a mechanism for partition or sale among cotenants by the court; create requirements for notice, determination of value through agreement or appraisal; create protocol for buyouts, partition alternatives, partition in kind, sale by open-market, sealed bids, or auction; create the heir property research fund; amend KRS 324B.050 to authorize the Kentucky Real Estate authority to promulgate administrative regulations to issue grants from the fund; amend KRS 64.012 to increase the recording and indexing fee collected by county clerks by $1 and to direct those extra funds to the heir property research fund; amend KRS 381.135 and 389A.030 to conform. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 01, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 04, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the DaySB44 (BR821)/HM - R. Alvarado, M. Wilson AN ACT relating to the payment of insurance premiums and cost sharing on behalf of an insured. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A, KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to accept, and count towards the insured's contributions, premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of an insured from state or federal government programs, Indian or tribal organizations, and certain tax-exempt organizations; permit insurers to accept, and count towards the insured's contributions, premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of an insured from other persons; provide exception for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesSB45 (BR824)/HM - R. Alvarado, M. Wilson AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. Amend KRS 304.17A-164 to redefine "cost sharing" and define "generic alternative," "health plan," "insured," and "person"; prohibit an insurer or pharmacy benefit manager from excluding any cost-sharing amount paid by or or behalf of an insured when calculating the insured's contribution to any applicable cost-sharing requirement; exempt fully insured or self-insured health benefit plans provided to state employees under KRS 18A.225; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.SB45 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/HM - Retain original provision and make technical correction.HCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; delete langauge pertaining to certain exemptions; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesSB46 (BR858)/CI/LM - G. Neal AN ACT relating to gun safety for children. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to make it a crime to unlawfully store a firearm; establish elements of the crime for recklessly allowing access to an unsecured firearm by a minor; establish the crime as a Class B misdemeanor unless a physical injury or death results, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor; establish the short title of "Baby Dre Gun Safety Act." Dec 07, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB47 (BR885) - R. Girdler AN ACT relating to audiology and speech-language pathology. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 334A.010 to enact and enter into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; establish definitions; recognize a multistate licensure privilege to practice for audiologists and speech-language pathologists; recognize a multistate licensure privilege for audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice audiology and speech-language pathology via telehealth; establish provisions for active duty military personnel and their spouses; authorize a remote state to take adverse action against an audiologist or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice within that member state; authorize a home state to take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license issued by the home state; create the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission; provide immunity for party states, officers, employees, or representatives of the Commission who act in accordance with the compact; require the Commission to create a database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states; establish procedures for rulemaking; authorize the Commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states; require provisions of the compact to become effective the day it is enacted into law once a state enters the Compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance.SB47 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions, except require the privilege to practice audiology and speech-language pathology in any member state by a licensee to be suspended if he or she changes residences from a member state to a state that is not a part of the compact; allow a member state to recover the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from adverse action taken against an audiologist or speech-language pathologist; require the administrator of the data system to notify any remote states the licensee has the privilege to practice; prohibit the commission from changing laws that define the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology of a member state; if not a closed meeting, require all minutes, documents, and recordings of meetings to be made available to members of the public upon request at the requestor's expense; and give the board 60 days to review a rule adopted by the commission for the purpose of filing the rule as an emergency administrative regulation. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 08, 2021 - to Licensing and Occupations (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-1 with Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesSB48 (BR960)/LM - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to personal information. Amend KRS 61.870 to define "public officer"; amend KRS 61.878 to exempt records that would reveal the address or location of a public officer under certain conditions. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 13, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 01, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB49 (BR961) - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to home and community based services waiver providers. Amend KRS 337.010 to exclude providers of certain home or community based services from the definition of employee in regards to payment of wages; amend KRS 342.650 to exempt certain home or community based services from coverage in regards to workers’ compensation; amend KRS 341.055 to exclude certain home or community based services from “covered employment” in regards to unemployment compensation. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 28-7 Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Small Business & Information Technology (H); 1st reading; returned to Small Business & Information Technology (H) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to RulesSB50 (BR450) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 39A.100 to remove the ability of the Governor to declare the manner of voting during an emergency, and remove the ability of the Governor and the Secretary of State to establish procedures for voting during an emergency. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB51 (BR1017)/HM - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to addiction treatment. Amend KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit insurers from requiring or using certain utilization reviews for certain prescription drugs used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder; amend KRS 205.536 to prohibit the Department for Medicaid Services or a Medicaid managed care organization from requiring or using certain utilization reviews for certain prescription drugs used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers to report the number and type of providers prescribing medication for addiction treatment; require the Department of Insurance to report to the General Assembly and State Board of Medical Licensure; EFFECTIVE in part January 1, 2022.SB51 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; except amend KRS 304.17A-611 and KRS 205.536 to prohibit concurrent and prospective utilization review of prescription drugs that are FDA-approved for the mitigation of opioid withdrawal; require the Department of Insurance to report to the Kentucky Board of Nursing; create a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to require a treating facility to submit a written discharge plan to the patient and the patient's third-party payor. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - received in House Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB52 (BR948)/CI/LM - D. Harper Angel, W. Westerfield, M. McGarvey, D. Yates AN ACT relating to sexual offenses by peace officers. Amend KRS 510.060, rape in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.090, sodomy in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to deviate sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.120, sexual abuse in the second degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual contact.SB52 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/CI/LM - Retain original provisions; extend protections to persons who are under investigation for a criminal or traffic offense.SFA1(W. Westerfield) - Retain original provisions; specify prohibitions apply while peace officers serving in official capacity. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 03, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 11, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesSB53 (BR992)/AA - M. Nemes, P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to employment of part-time adjunct instructors for the Kentucky Fire Commission. Amend KRS 61.637 to allow a part-time adjunct instructor for the Kentucky Fire Commission, who has not participated in the Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems prior to retirement, but is eligible to retire from the County Employees Retirement System, to retire and draw benefits without being required to resign from his or her position as part-time adjunct instructor for the Kentucky Fire Commission.SB53 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(M. Nemes) - Retain original provisions; provide that amendments to bill will apply to the County Employees Retirement System regardless of other bills passed during the 2021 Regular Session. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 13, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB54 (BR1105) - S. Meredith, R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to recovery of medical costs in tort actions. Amend KRS 411.182 to limit the amounts recoverable for medical costs in tort actions.SB54 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(P. Wheeler) - Create provision specifying damages when healthcare provider bills a patient an amount more than 10% above average for the same procedure. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 11, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filedSB55 (BR949)/FN - S. Meredith, R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to copayments by medical assistance recipients. Amend KRS 205.6312 to prohibit the cabinet or a managed care organization contracted to provide services from instituting copayments, cost sharing, or similar charges to be paid by any medical assistance recipients, their spouses, or parents, for any assistance provided pursuant KRS Chapter 205, federal law, or any federal Medicaid waiver; amend KRS 205.6485 to prohibit copayments to be charged in the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program; amend KRS 205.5591 to delete language permitting the application of deductible, copayment, and coinsurance requirements to Medicaid telehealth services. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-1 Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committeeSB56 (BR1103) - S. Meredith, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to the Medicaid program. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to limit the number of managed care organization (MCO) contracts to operate the Medicaid program to three; EMERGENCY.SB56 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(S. Meredith) - Make title amendment.SFA2(S. Meredith) - Require the Department for Medicaid Services to administer the Medicaid Program under a fee-for-service model, Medicaid managed care model, or other Medicaid delivery system model as permitted under federal law; permit the Department for Medicaid Services to administer the Medicaid program under more than one delivery system model; amend the effective date of this Act; and omit the emergency clause. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - floor amendments (1-title) and (2) filed Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 32-5 with floor amendments (2) and (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H)SB57 (BR1085)/CI/LM - J. Higdon, M. McGarvey, R. Thomas AN ACT relating to assistance dogs. Amend KRS 258.500 to prohibit the misrepresentation of assistance dogs; allow peace officers to investigate; amend KRS 258.991 to remove jail penalty and to conform. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB58 (BR1015) - D. Harper Angel AN ACT relating to plastic waste. Amend KRS 224.50-585 to establish definitions; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2026; establish a ban the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2024; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violation of bans. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB59 (BR1016) - D. Harper Angel AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail pet shops. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define "animal shelter," "breeder," "broker," and "retail pet shop"; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits; allow retail pet shops to collaborate with animal shelters to showcase dogs, cats, or rabbits; require retail pet shops to maintain records documenting the source of each dog, cat, or rabbit it sells for at least one year; amend KRS 258.990 to include a penalty for retail pet shop operators who violate this Act. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB60 (BR1130)/CI - S. Meredith, J. Adams, M. McGarvey, G. Neal 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, relating to authorized dispositions for felony offenses, to remove the death penalty; amend KRS 640.040, relating to penalties for juveniles convicted of felony offenses, to prohibit life imprisonment without benefit of parole for a capital offense; amend KRS 422.285, 532.050, 532.100, and 533.010 to conform; repeal various statutes relating to imposition of the death penalty. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB61 (BR1012) - S. Meredith, D. Carroll, R. Mills AN ACT relating to direct-care staff. Amend KRS 216.710 to establish definitions for "direct-care staff member" , "Facilities or programs," and "recipient"; create a new section of KRS 216.710 to 216.716 to require direct-care staff who provide care for a client with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia within the client's home to receive initial and ongoing training that is approved by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require facilities or programs to provide cabinet-approved training and certificates of completion to direct-care staff who work with clients with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia; establish a penalty for violations; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to implement, monitor, and enforce the requirements of this section and to establish standards for approved trainings; amend KRS 216.935 to establish definitions for "direct-care staff member," "Facilities or programs" , and "recipient"; create a new section of KRS 216.935 to 216.939 to require direct-care staff who provide care for a client with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia within the client's home to receive initial and ongoing training that is approved by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require facilities or programs to provide cabinet-approved training and certificates of completion to direct-care staff who work with clients with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia; establish a penalty for violations; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to implement, monitor, and enforce the requirements of this section and to establish standards for approved trainings. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 08, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Jan 13, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Feb 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-1-1 Feb 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committeeSB62 (BR254) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to commercial quadricycles. Amend KRS 241.010 to remove the word exclusively from the definition of commerical quadricycle.SB62 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions and add allowance for usage of an electrical assist system only when traveling to or from storage and specify that it is not a motor vehicle as defined KRS 186.010 or 189.010. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 31-3 with Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - received in HouseSB63 (BR192)/LM - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 117.035 to move the appointment of members of the county board of elections to the year after the presidential election beginning in 2027; reduce the requirement of the submission of five names to one name by the county executive committees of each political party for appointment to a county board of elections; amend KRS 117.125 and 117.381 to provide that no voting system shall be connected to the Internet; provide transitional language.SB63 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions except amend KRS 117.125 and 117.381 to ensure that a voting system or voting machine shall not be capable of establishing a wireless connection, establishing a connection to any external network, including any network with over-the-air interfaces, or connect any software or hardware component of a voting system, voting machine, or voting equipment to any wireless connection; amend KRS 117.125 and 117.381 to ensure that every voting machine or system can produce a paper record with a manual audit capacity to have as an official recount of votes cast; and amend KRS 117.379 and 118.025 to allow for any county or precinct that contains any voting machines or voting systems that are not in compliance with this Act, but are certified by the State Board of Elections to use those machines or systems until they can be replaced by a system in compliance and certified by the State Board of Elections. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB64 (BR469)/CI/LM - A. Kerr, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 510.010 to define "registrant" and "adult intermediary"; amend KRS 510.155 to include communications with adult intermediaries for minors and enhance punishment if the minor or perceived minor is under 12 years old, the offender is a registered sex offender, or a person travels into the Commonwealth for the purpose of procuring or promoting the use of a minor. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB65 (BR1047) - S. West, R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to deficient administrative regulations. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to nullify administrative regulations that became effective after being found deficient during the 2020 legislative interim. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 30-6 Feb 24, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committeeSB66 (BR129) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to youth camps. Amend KRS 194A.380 to establish a definition of "staff member" as it relates to persons working or volunteering at a youth camp; amend KRS 194A.382 to create employment and background check standards for a staff member working or volunteering at a youth camp; and amend KRS 194A.383 related to violations of employment requirements of a staff member working or volunteering at a youth camp.SB66 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, amend KRS 194A.380 to establish definitions for "youth day camp" and "youth residential camp" and delete definition for "youth camp or camp"; amend KRS 194A.382 to create employment and background check standards for a staff member working or volunteering at a youth day camp or youth residential camp; and amend KRS 194A.383 related to violations of employment requirements of a staff member working or volunteering at a youth camp; establish a new section of KRS 194A related to the promulgation of administrative regulations for youth day camps or youth residential camps. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Feb 24, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Local Government (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB67 (BR343)/FN/LM - J. Schickel, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverage sales, and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to allow alcohol to be purchased to go or for delivery in conjunction with a meal, set conditions therefore, and require department to promulgate administrative regulation for closed container; amend KRS 243.034 to allow limited restaurant licensees to sell alcohol for delivery or to go in conjunction with a meal; amend KRS 243.084 to allow nonquota type 2 licensees to sell alcohol for delivery or to go in conjunction with a meal; amend KRS 243.155 to allow small farm winery licensees to sell alcohol for delivery or to go in conjunction with a meal; amend KRS 243.250 to allow quota retail drink licensees to sell alcohol for delivery or to go in conjunction with a meal; EMERGENCY.SB67 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions except require amounts purchased to be reasonable, require any person delivering alcoholic beverages to be at least 21 years old, and provide details of how alcoholic drinks to go must be sealed for transport; EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Licensing and Occupations (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 28-7 with Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB68 (BR229) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to the manufacturing of distilled spirits. Amend KRS 243.120 to require a licensee holding a distiller's license, Class A license, or Class B license to distill no less than 600 gallons in one year at the distillery's licensed premises; exempt a licensee that trains, educates, conducts research, or teaches about the distilling process, aging, or bottling of distilled spirits from the minimum distilling production requirements in KRS Chapter 243, so long as a licensee does not produce spirits for sale to the general public. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Licensing and Occupations (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S); reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 32-2-1 Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB69 (BR227) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to the serving of alcoholic beverages. Amend KRS 244.090 to allow a person under the age of 20 to be employed by select licensees if his or her duties do not involve the retail sale or serving of alcoholic beverages, or employed by a retail malt beverage package licensee if the person is at least 18 years of age and under the direct supervision of someone 20 years of age or older, or by any other business whose alcoholic beverage sales do not exceed 50 percent of gross sales and the person is at least 18 years of age and under the supervision of a person 20 years of age or older or the duties of the person do not involve retail sales or serving alcoholic beverages. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Licensing and Occupations (S)SB70 (BR1064) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to licensed diabetes educators. Amend sections of KRS 309.325 to 309.339 to change the terminology from "licensed diabetes educators" to "licensed diabetes care and education specialists," and to incorporate changes to the titles of national organizations. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB71 (BR238) - J. Carpenter AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. Amend KRS 281.010 to define "automobile club," "flatbed/rollback service," "recovery," "storage facility," "tow truck," "tow truck operator," “towing,” and "towing company"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to define “lienholder," “owner,” and "motor vehicle renting company"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 281 to establish the provisions for emergency towing and private property towing; require that rates be posted in the place of business of a tow company or storage facility; require an itemized invoice for towing and storage charges; establish notification requirements for towed vehicles; establish payment and release requirements for towed vehicles; outline payment types that a towing company or storage facility must accept; require a towing company or storage facility to be accessible by phone during posted business hours; require the return of all phone calls within 24 hours; establish prohibited fees; establish requirements for records retention; outline acts prohibited by a towing company or storage facility; specify that the Transportation Cabinet shall be held harmless for any damages in relation to the towing and storage of a vehicle; amend KRS 359.230 and 189.725 to conform; amend KRS 376.275 to establish requirements for certified mail notifications to lienholders having a prior recorded lien on a Commonwealth issued title; amend KRS 186A.145 to outline responsibility of motor vehicle ad valorem property taxes, when a vehicle is transferred to an insurer or its agent as a result of an insurance policy claim.SB71 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; amend definition of "automobile club"; specify that a towing company does not include lienholders and entities hired by lienholders for the purpose of repossession; expand the list of parties who may request records kept under this Act; specify what a towing company may do with the contents of a towed vehicle that has not been claimed after 45 days; clarify the procedures for a tow or storage company to obtain a clean title, if an owner or lienholder fails to exercise their right to take possession of a towed vehicle; specify that the tow or storage company is not be liable for any liens on the vehicle, except for tax liens; allows the county clerk to process the title of a vehicle, when the owner or lienholder fails to exercise their right to take possession of under this Act; make technical changes. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB72 (BR210) - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. Amend KRS 395A.060, relating to the procedure for disclosing digital assets, to clarify that a custodian can assess a reasonable administrative charge except in cases in which the user would have had access to the digital assets for free or for no additional charge. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 01, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB73 (BR1008) - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. Amend KRS 344.200. 344.210, 344.240, and 344.600 to extend timelines for actions involvng the Commission on Human Rights. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 30-1 Feb 11, 2021 - received in HouseSB74 (BR1018) - R. Alvarado, D. Carroll AN ACT related to dementia services. Amend KRS 194A.600 to rename the Office on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders to the Office of Dementia Services; amend KRS 194A.601 related to the duties and functions of the Office of Dementia Services; amend KRS 194A.603 related to the membership and duties of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0; received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committeeSB75 (BR160) - P. Wheeler, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to defines the terms "off-highway vehicle," "local government," and "regional authority"; allow a local government that is located within the boundary of a regional authority, to pass an ordinance allowing for the operation of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on a roadways under local government jurisdiction and state roadways approved by the Transportation Cabinet; allow a local government to petition the Transportation Cabinet to include state-maintained roadways located within the local government's jurisdiction, for OHV use under local ordinance; prohibits OHV use on fully controlled access highways; outlines OHV ordinance requirements; allow the local government to assess a fee of $30 for an annual OHV permit for Commonwealth residents and $50 for nonresidents; specify that all OHV permits expire on April 1 of each year; permit a local government to contract with a regional authority or a private vendor for the issuance of OHV permits; outline OHV operating requirements for OHV permit holders; require OHV passengers under the age of 18 to wear a helmet; outline OHV signage requirement for local governments and the Transportation Cabinet; require reciprocity between local governments who have passed OHV ordinances; allow the Transportation Cabinet to prohibit the operation of OHVs on any public highway that crosses a state highway or any state highway if deemed in the interest of public safety; outline exemptions; amend KRS 189.515 to conform.SB75 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; allow local government to pass a pilot project, by ordinance, to allow OHV on roadways; require the local government to have a public meeting prior to passing an OHV ordinance; require public notification of the meeting; outline procedure for a local government to request a state roadway or portion of a state roadway, to be included in their OHV ordinance; expand list of OHV safety and equipment requirements; allow issuance of OHV permits on or after April 1, 2022; require ensuring that an OHV is insured prior to permit issuance; require local government to notify the Transportation Cabinet of any collision involving an OHV that occurred on any roadway approved for OHV use; require a local government to submit an annual report to the General Assembly; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 189.090 to establish a penalty of $250 for operating an OHV in violation; and provide that provisions sunset on July 1, 2024, unless the General Assembly takes further action. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 08, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB76 (BR1091) - A. Kerr, J. Adams AN ACT relating to free-standing alternative birthing centers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define "free-standing alternative birthing center"; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish licensure standards for free-standing alternative birthing centers including requiring accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers, compliance with the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Standards for Birth Centers, and a six-month provisional license to be issued when all requirements for licensure other than accreditation have been met to allow a facility time to become accredited; require the cabinet to form an ad hoc committee to provide input on the development of administrative regulations; state that a certificate of need is not required to establish and license a free-standing alternative birthing center; amend KRS 216B.020 to conform; add the short title Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB77 (BR941) - J. Adams, G. Neal, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to superintendent screening committees. Amend KRS 160.352 to require greater minority representation on a screening committee in a school district with a minority student population of 50% or greater.SB77 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(R. Thomas) - Retain all original provisions except add a requirement that superintendent screening committees have a student member elected by the students of the district.HCS1 - Retain all original provisions, amend KRS 160.352 to clarify that a parent representative on a superintendent steering committee must not be an employee of the school district. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated; passed 27-1 Feb 22, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB78 (BR1113) - J. Adams, P. Hornback, K. Berg, T. Buford, R. Girdler, M. McGarvey, R. Thomas, D. Yates AN ACT relating to the prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses. Amend KRS 314.011 to allow designated advanced practice registered nurses certified in psychiatric-mental health nursing to prescribe up to two sequential refills for a 30 day supply of psychostimulants; amend KRS 314.042 to remove the one-year practice requirement before an APRN may prescribe controlled substances under a CAPA-CS; establish conditions for an APRN to prescribe controlled substances without a CAPA-CS after four years of controlled substance prescribing authority under a CAPA-CS; require an APRN to confirm with the nursing board that the APRN's license is in good standing before prescribing without a CAPA-CS; set procedures for the nursing board's license review; prohibit any attempt to require or compel an APRN to maintain a CAPA-CS to prescribe after the four year threshold; exempt an equivalently qualified out-of-state APRN from the CAPA-CS requirement to prescribe under licensure by endorsement; require an APRN with less than four years of prescribing controlled substances to maintain a CAPA-CS until the four years are completed.SB78 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(R. Alvarado) - Delete original provisions, amend KRS 314.042 to add requirements for the Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse's Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances (CAPA-CS).SFA2(R. Alvarado) - Delete original provisions, create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to establish the Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council to provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to state licensing boards charged with enforcing and reviewing prescribing practices; establish membership, terms of office, and duties of the council; require the council to work in cooperation with affected entities; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide staff, facilities, and resources for the meetings of the council; require other entities to cooperate with the council; amend KRS 218A.205 to require every state licensing board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to reviewing, investigating and enforcing violations of prescribing practices.SFA3(R. Alvarado) - Retain original provisions except delete provision for 2 sequential prescriptions; require the written CAPA-CS to be a standardized agreement developed by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and a copy to be furnished to the board, and that the physician associated with the CAPA-CS be in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure; mandate requirements for the collaboration, restore language requiring 1 year experience; increase experience requirement for discontinuing a CAPA-CS from 4 to 8 years.SFA4(R. Alvarado) - Delete original provisions, amend KRS 314.011 to amend the definition of "advanced practice registered nurse" to eliminate restrictions on hydrocodone and limit other designated prescriptions to a 30 day supply; amend KRS 314.042 to increase the experience requirement for advanced practice registered nurse prescribing controlled substances from 1 year to 3 years.SFA5(R. Alvarado) - Delete original provisions; amend KRS 314.042 to delete provisions for the Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse's Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances (CAPA-CS).SFA6(J. Adams) - Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 314 to establish the controlled substance prescribing boards advisory council within the Office of the Inspector General of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require the council to meet at least quarterly and issue an annual report. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) filed Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - floor amendment (6) filedSB79 (BR1162) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority plans. Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 18A.245 and repeal and reenact KRS 18A.262 to establish conflict of interest provisions for trustees of the Kentucky Public Employees' Deferred Compensation Authority; amend KRS 18A.230 and 18A.255 to define financial planning, further provide guidance on advice provided to participants, and authorize the promulgation of administrative regulations; amend KRS 18A.250 to clarify auto enrollment provisions and authorize the promulgation of administrative regulations for implementation.SB79 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain orginal provisions; amend KRS 18A.250 to auto enroll members of the General Assembly and justices and judges of the Kentucky courts in office on July 1, 2021, and thereafter, in the deferred compensation 401(k) plan; deduct $30 per month from the compensation of members, justices, and judges auto enrolled and contribute as a pre-tax deferral to the 401(k) plan, unless the enrollee opts out or changes the deferral; and exempt from auto enrollment members, justices, or judges who are already enrolled in the 401(k) plan and special judges.SFA1(J. Higdon) - Make auto enrollment in deferred compensation plan applicable to only new legislators, justices, and judges elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2021. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB80 (BR188)/LM - D. Carroll, C. Embry Jr., M. Nemes, D. Yates AN ACT relating to peace officers. Amend KRS 15.391 to amend the definition of "professional malfeasance" and "professional nonfeasance"; add grounds for the revocation of peace officer certification; provide that the council may impose any reasonable condition upon the reinstatement of certification and provide subpoena power to the council; amend KRS 15.392 to remove reference to KRS 15.386; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to allow law enforcement agencies to make an offer of conditional employment pending an investigation into the applicants certification status and former employment conduct; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to provide information on an officer's certification status to an out-of-state law enforcement agency. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 28-0 Feb 22, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 25, 2021 - reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB81 (BR1196) - J. Adams, M. McGarvey, R. Thomas AN ACT relating to the regulation of tobacco products and vapor products. Create a new section of KRS 438.305 to 438.350 to permit city or county governments to impose restrictions or requirements on the use, display, sale, and distribution of tobacco products or vapor products that are stricter than those imposed under state law; repeal KRS 438.300. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB82 (BR1157)/LM - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to animal ownership. Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to enable local governments to legislate enforcement action for dog and welfare safety, so long as that the ordinance, regulation, or policy does not regulate ownership of a dog based on its breed or perceived breed and is consistent with state law. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SB83 (BR1111) - S. Meredith, R. Mills AN ACT protecting the exercise of medical ethics and diversity within the medical profession. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 344 to define terms; prohibit discrimination against medical care providers who decline to perform procedures that violate their conscience; grant providers the right not to participate in or pay for services that violate their conscience; exempt providers from liability for exercising these rights; establish a civil cause of action for persons injured by violations of these provisions.SB83 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(M. McGarvey) - Make title amendment.SFA2(M. McGarvey) - Amend to broaden the class of people entitled to object on the basis of religious, moral, ethical, or philosophical beliefs or principles to include LRC staff, leadership staff, security personnel, doorkeepers, state park employees, and state troopers.SFA3(W. Westerfield) - Redefine "Healthcare service" to exclude "initial examination" and "necessary services"; include a provision that the exercise of this right is limited to conscience-based objections to particular healthcare services; exclude healthcare institutions from liability for exercising conscience rights; and make technical changes. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23, 2021 - floor amendments (1-title) and (2) filed Feb 24, 2021 - floor amendment (3) filedSB84 (BR175)/CI/LM - J. Adams, K. Berg, M. McGarvey, G. Neal, A. Southworth, D. Thayer, W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to the housing of inmates. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to establish restrictive housing and medical observation of inmates who are pregnant or in the immediate postpartum period; define "immediate postpartum period"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to establish notice of availability and access to applicable community-based programs and social workers; establish parameters for care of the infant for the 72-hour period after birth; create a new section of Chapter 196 to require an annual restricted housing report be filed with the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 510.060, rape in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.090, sodomy in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to deviate sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.120, sexual abuse in the second degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual contact.SB84 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/CI/LM - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to establish restrictive housing and medical observation of inmates who are pregnant or in the immediate postpartum period; define "immediate postpartum period"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to establish notice of availability and access to applicable community-based programs and social workers; establish parameters for care of the infant for the 72-hour period after birth; create a new section of Chapter 196 to require an annual restricted housing report be filed with the Legislative Research Commission.SCA1(W. Westerfield) - Make title amendment.HCS1/CI/LM - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to establish restrictive housing and medical observation of inmates who are pregnant or in the immediate postpartum period; define "immediate postpartum period"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to establish notice of availability and access to applicable community-based programs and social workers; establish parameters for care of the infant for up to a 72-hour period after birth; create a new section of Chapter 196 to require an annual restricted housing report be filed with the Legislative Research Commission; make technical changes. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendments (1-title) Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 31-0 with Committee Substitute (1) committee amendment (1-title) Feb 11, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB85 (BR1201)/LM - P. Wheeler, J. Turner, R. Mills, M. Nemes, A. Southworth AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for volunteer firemen and other emergency personnel. Amend KRS 342.140 to allow income benefits for volunteer firemen, police, and emergency management agency members or trainees to be based on fifty percent of the state average weekly wage if that is greater than the average weekly wage of their regular employment. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB86 (BR1178)/LM - P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to solid waste and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 30A.190 to designate 100 percent of a new open dumping fine to be paid to the county where the violation occurred; amend KRS 65.8808 to expressly include littering and open dumping as crimes subject to enforcement by code enforcement; amend KRS 224.40-100 to allow local governments to impose a civil fine between $250 and $500 for open dumping and prescribe funds to be used for abatement, cleanup and restoration of the illegal dump site; amend KRS 224.99-010 to direct penalties from littering to counties where the offense occurred; amend KRS 431.100 to direct fines from violations under criminal littering to counties for use in cleanup of litter and open dumps and direct 100 percent of new open dumping violation to the county; APPROPRIATION.SB86 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(P. Wheeler) - Clarify that District Court shall not enforce against a solid waste management facility operating in compliance with its solid waste management permit and that sections dealing with penalty collection shall not be construed to divert other fines and penalties from the Energy and Environment Cabinet for remediation of open dumps. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 33-0-3 with floor amendment (1) Feb 24, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB87 (BR1097) - S. Meredith AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. Create a new section of Subchapter 20 of KRS Chapter 154 to provide conditions for partial loan forgiveness to qualified medical centers by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)SB88 (BR1200)/LM - P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to city annexation filings. Amend KRS 81A.470 to remove language requiring a copy of the ordinance approving the annexation to be filed with the county clerk; stipulate that the ordinance to be sent to the Secretary of State's office is the final ordinance; provide that in addition to the map and ordinance that are required to be sent, that an electronic file containing a closed geometric figure of the territory being added or removed, in prescribed electronic formats, be included in the transmission; limit the cumulative file and e-mail size to 15 megabytes in size; amend KRS 81A.475, relating to communications to the county clerk, to include the submission of a map meeting the closed geometric figure description requirements.SB88 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain the original provisions of the bill, but amend Sections 1 and 2 to provide that the specified documentation is to be in either paper or electronic format; and add KRS 116.200 to require documentation of an annexation be sent to the county clerk pursuant to only KRS 81A.470. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Local Government (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB89 (BR1195) - C. McDaniel AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 77 and 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences. Propose to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky by prohibiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons or commute sentences beginning 30 days prior to a gubernatorial election and ending at that gubernatorial inauguration; amend Section 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky to conform; submit to voters. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB90 (BR1112) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to Medicaid ordering, referring, and prescribing providers. Create new sections of KRS 205.510 to 205.560 to define terms; establish that the Department for Medicaid Services and any Medicaid managed care organization shall not prohibit a Medicaid beneficiary from entering into a direct primary care membership agreement or penalize a Medicaid beneficiary for receiving primary care services under a direct primary care membership agreement; establish that the department and any Medicaid managed care organization shall require a primary care provider who enters into a direct primary care membership agreement with a Medicaid beneficiary to enroll in the state Medicaid program as an ordering, referring, and prescribing provider for screening purposes only; permit the department to promulgate administrative regulations.SB90 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; prohibit an ordering, referring, and prescribing provider from writing prescription orders for schedule II or schedule III drugs for Medicaid patients. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 24, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 25, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 27-9 with Committee Substitute (1)SB91 (BR1087) - M. Wise AN ACT relating to newborn and infant screenings. Amend KRS 214.155 to include cytomegalovirus (CMV) testing as part of the newborn screening program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to require the Department for Public Health in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide public educational resources related to cytomegalovirus (CMV); provide that the Act may be cited as the "Bella Dawn Streeval Law." Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB92 (BR1140)/CI/LM - S. West, C. Embry Jr., D. Harper Angel, J. Higdon, M. McGarvey, G. Neal, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, R. Webb, D. Yates AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 218A to define terms; exempt the medicinal cannabis program from existing provisions in Kentucky law to the contrary; require the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control implement and regulate the medicinal cannabis program; establish the Division of Medicinal Cannabis and the Board of Physicians and Advisors within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; establish restrictions on the possession and use of medicinal cannabis by cardholders; establish certain protections for cardholders; establish professional protections for practitioners, attorneys, and other professionals; provide for the authorizing of practitioners by state licensing boards to issue written certifications for the use medicinal cannabis; prohibit the consumption of medicinal cannabis by smoking; permit an employer to restrict the possession and use of medicinal cannabis by an employee; require the department to implement and operate a registry identification card program; establish requirements for registry identification cards; require the department to operate a provisional licensure receipt system for cardholders; establish the requirements for a registry identification card and the application process; establish notification requirements for cardholders; establish when a registry identification card may be revoked; establish various cannabis business licensure categories; establish requirements for a cannabis business licensure and the application process for a license; prohibit a practitioner from being a board member or principal officer of a cannabis business; prohibit cross-ownership of certain classes of cannabis businesses; establish rules for local sales, including establishing the process by which a local legislative body may prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses within its territory and the process for local ordinances and ballot initiatives; establish technical requirements for cannabis businesses; establish limits on the THC potency of medicinal cannabis that can be produced or sold in the state; establish cultivation square footage limits for cannabis businesses that are permitted to cultivate; establish procedures for the department to inspect cannabis businesses; establish procedures for the suspension or revocation of a cannabis business license; exempt certain records and information from the disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act; require the department to develop, maintain, and operate electronic systems for monitoring the medicinal cannabis program; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement the medicinal cannabis program; establish that nothing in the bill requires government programs or private insurers to reimburse for the cost of use; amend KRS 342.815 to establish that the Employer’s Mutual Insurance Authority shall not be required to provide coverage to an employer if doing so would subject the authority to a violation of state or federal law; amend KRS 216B.402 to require hospital emergency departments to report cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, 218A.1423, and 218A.500 to conform; amend KRS 12.020, 12.252, 15.300, 15.380, 15.398, 15.420, 15A.340, 61.592, 62.120, 131.1815, 211.285, 241.010, 241.015, 241.030, 243.025, 243.0307, 243.038, 243.090, 243.360, 438.310, 438.311, 438.313, 438.315, 438.317, 438.320438.325, 438.330, 438.337, and 438.340 to change the name of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; some sections EFFECTIVE July 1, 2022. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB93 (BR814) - J. Howell, P. Hornback, R. Alvarado, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, R. Girdler, S. Meredith, M. Nemes, B. Storm, S. West, M. Wilson AN ACT relating to the State Board of Agriculture and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 246.120 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint members of the State Board of Agriculture; amend KRS 257.230 to establish the duties of the state veterinarian.SB93 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(P. Hornback) - Add emergency clause. EMERGENCY.SFA2(P. Hornback) - Make title amendment. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Agriculture (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 29-6 with floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Feb 24, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Agriculture (H) Feb 26, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB94 (BR1199)/LM - C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to solid waste. Amend KRS 224.40-310 to serially list all the types of facilities under the definition of "waste disposal facility" and prohibit issuance of a permit to construct or expand a waste disposal facility that will result in substantial additional capacity absent submitting notice of intent to be licensed to the local county fiscal court where the facility is located; prescribe time frame. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SB95 (BR1225)/CI/LM - J. Adams, K. Berg AN ACT relating to sexual offenses by peace officers. Amend KRS 510.060, rape in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.090, sodomy in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to deviate sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.120, sexual abuse in the second degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual contact. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB96 (BR1202)/CI/LM - C. McDaniel AN ACT relating to the dissemination of personally identifying information. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create a Class A misdemeanor for disseminating personally identifying information on the Internet about a minor; establish increased criminal penalties for injury, death, and levels of monetary loss; create a civil cause of action arising from violations; and limit the liability of service providers. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB97 (BR1156) - S. West, J. Schickel, R. Alvarado, S. Meredith, R. Mills, A. Southworth AN ACT relating to the rights of parents. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 to establish findings of the General Assembly related to rights and interests of parents; create new sections of KRS Chapter 405 to establish a definition of "parent" and specific rights of parents; establish a short title of "Parents Rights Protection Act." Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB98 (BR1089) - A. Southworth, R. Girdler, M. Nemes AN ACT relating to immunizations. Amend KRS 344.010 to define "immunization"; amend KRS 344.040 to prohibit employers from discriminating against an individual who declines immunization or requiring immunization as a condition of employment. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB99 (BR1235) - A. Kerr AN ACT relating to construction projects. Amend KRS 323.033 to require exempt facilities at Bluegrass Station in specific areas from requirement to have construction contracts executed under the supervision of a licensed architect or professional engineer.SB99 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Delete original provisions; amend KRS 323.033 to include in exclusions property owned by the Commonwealth and located in Fayette County that meet certain requirements.SFA1(R. Stivers) - Delete original provisions; and amend KRS 323.033 to include in exclusions property owned by the Commonwealth and used in furtherance of security or defense contracts that meet certain requirements.SFA2(S. West) - Delete original provisions; and amend KRS 323.033 to include in exclusions facilities on property owned by the Commonwealth and used in furtherance of security or defense contracts with the federal government that meet certain requirements. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 13, 2021 - to Licensing and Occupations (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reassigned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 03, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and floor amendment (2)SB100 (BR1553)/LM - R. Stivers, G. Neal, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to property in a development area. Create new sections in KRS Chapter 65 to state findings and declaration of the General Assembly for the development area; define terms; establish the West End Opportunity Partnership, its powers and duties and purpose; require the West End Opportunity Partnership to comply with open meetings and open records requirements; require the West End Opportunity Partnership to reimburse real property taxes; establish the board and membership requirements; require a local participation agreement and specify provisions of the agreement; establish requirements pertaining to documentation, records, incremental revenues, and bonds; require reporting of the West End Opportunity Partnership to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; establish the West End Louisville Advisory Council and its members and duties; create a new section in KRS Chapter 132 to establish the classification of residential property in a revitalization area; define terms; and prohibit the legislative body of a consolidated local government from levying an ad valorem tax rate on residential property in a revitalization area that is higher than 50 percent of the prevailing rate of other real property located in its jurisdiction; EFFECTIVE only if 2021 Regular Session Bill Request Number 850 becomes law. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB101 (BR1176) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to career and technical education and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 157.069 to provide that when a local board of education assumes management of a state-operated vocational education and technology center, the center shall receive 100% of the funding it received as a state-operated center in the first year and 75% of the funding it received thereafter; provide that the remaining 25% of the funds shall be distributed to locally-operated centers that did not receive state supplemental funds previously; amend KRS 156.844 to require that when a local board of education assumes management of a state-operated vocational education and technology center, the local board must serve all districts serviced by the state-operated center; provide that when a local board of education assumes management of a state-operated vocational education and technology center, transferred certified employees who had tenure may be granted tenure and classified employees with four years of previous service may be offered a contract for at least five years.SB101 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 157.069 to provide state supplemental funds to the locally operated secondary area centers that received state supplemental funds in fiscal year 2020-2021; require the transfer of state-operated vocational education and technology centers to local district management to be done by the 2022-2023 academic year to qualify for the new funding provisions; require the remaining 25% of transfer funding be first provided only to locally-operated centers that did not receive state funding for the current fiscal year; amend KRS 156.844 to require that transferred certified employees who had tenure shall be granted tenure and classified employees with four years of previous service shall be offered a contract for at least five years; EMERGENCYSCA1(J. Higdon) - Make title amendment. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 1st reading; returned to Education (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title)SB102 (BR1021) - R. Mills, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural products. Amend KRS 260.016 to include Asian Carp, paddlefish, or swordfish in the definition of "Kentucky-grown agricultural product".SB102 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(P. Hornback) - Replace 'swordfish' with 'sturgeon'; amend KRS 260.019 to clarify that no producer or processor of Asian carp, paddlefish, or sturgeon shall be eligible to receive funds from the Kentucky Proud promotion fund or the Rural Development Fund.HFA1(R. Heath) - Amend KRS 260.019 to prohibit producers or processors of wild caught Asian carp, paddlefish, or sturgeon from receiving funds from the Kentucky Proud promotion fund or the Rural Development Fund. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB103 (BR829) - R. Mills AN ACT relating to operations of the property valuation administrators and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to establish an electronic process for listing tangible personal property for property tax purposes; establish waiver requirements and department responsibilities; create a new section of KRS Chapter 134 to require taxpayers to register with property valuation administrators and provide an active e-mail address for electronic communication; establish waiver requirements and a processing fee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 133 to prohibit the retention of the property valuation administrator's office's storage paper documents for longer than two years when the same documents are also stored by digital means; APPROPRIATION. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB104 (BR862)/LM - R. Mills, R. Alvarado, R. Girdler, M. Nemes, P. Wheeler, M. Wise AN ACT relating to constables. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 70 to establish the status of certified constables and certified deputy constables; require 40-hour mandatory annual training for constables and deputy constables; require the Kentucky Constable Association to develop and maintain in-service education courses, offered at night and on weekends throughout the year in various regions across the Commonwealth; require courses to include firearms qualification, emergency vehicle operations, and defensive driving; require constables and deputy constable seeking certification to pay costs of courses unless other funds are available; require county board of elections to notify the association within 60 days after election of constable and, where judge/executive appoints a constable, county clerk to notify the association of appointment providing contact information; for counties with deputy constables, require the constable to provide contact information to the association; require the association to maintain records of training hours completed by constables and deputies; require the association to issue certificates to constables and deputies upon satisfactory completion of training; require the association to maintain a Web site listing of constables and deputies who have and have not completed training; amend KRS 189.910 and 189.920 to include a certified constable's office among the entities using an emergency vehicle; amend KRS 189.950 to require fiscal court approval for non-certified constables' use of emergency equipment and corresponding insurance requirement; amend KRS 70.310 to delete reference to minimum bond for certified constables. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB105 (BR1169) - R. Mills, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to abandoned and blighted property. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 99 to define "abandoned and blighted property," "actively marketed," "building," "competent entity," "conservator," "conservator's fee," "costs of rehabilitation," "historic structure," "immediate family," "local government," "owner," "party in interest," "rehabilitation," and "vacant"; establish the guidelines for filing and serving a petition for the appointment of a conservator to take possession of and undertake the rehabilitation of an abandoned or blighted property and the procedure for hearing the petition; establish the powers and duties of the conservator; provide for the submission of a plan by the conservator to rehabilitate, demolish, or sell the abandoned and blighted property; establish standards for termination of the conservatorship; establish the short title of "Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act"; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reassigned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 24-11 Mar 02, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Local Government (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB106 (BR962) - R. Mills, D. Carroll, R. Girdler, M. Wise AN ACT relating to athletics. Amend KRS 156.070 to require the Board of Education or agency designated by the Board of Education to manage interscholastic athletics to promulgate administrative regulations or bylaws requiring schools that participate in interscholastic athletics to designate all athletic teams, activities, and sports based upon the biological sex of the students eligible to participate; prohibit male students from participating in athletic teams, activities, and sports designated as girls'; prohibit designated agencies from entertaining complaints or investigations of policies; create a cause of action against a school that violates these provisions; require that the action be brought within 2 years; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require a public postsecondary education institution or private postsecondary education institution that is a member of a national intercollegiate athletic association to designate all intercollegiate and intramural athletic teams, activities, sports, and events that are sponsored or authorized by the institution based on biological sex of students eligible to participate; require that a public postsecondary education institution or private postsecondary education institution that is a member of a national intercollegiate athletic association prohibit male students from participating in athletic teams, activities, and sports designated as womens'; prohibit designated agencies from entertaining complaints or investigations of policies; create a cause of action against a postsecondary institution that violates these provisions; require that the action be brought within 2 years; title the Act: "Save Women’s Sports Act." Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (S)SB107 (BR1250) - R. Mills AN ACT relating to the program to support education excellence in Kentucky. Amend KRS 157.360 to require, when a district's state per pupil SEEK amount is less than the district's 1991-1992 state per pupil amount, the district's state portion per pupil SEEK amount be increased by the difference between the 91-92 amount and the current calculation; amend KRS 157.430 and 157.390 to conform. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB108 (BR88)/LM - P. Hornback AN ACT relating to retail package alcohol sales. Amend KRS 243.084 to allow a hotel or restaurant to sell up to 2,000 bottles of package sales annually to its patrons under its NQ2 license; amend KRS 243.086 to allow a private club to sell up to 2,000 bottles of package sales annually to its members under its NQ3 license; amend KRS 243.157 to allow a microbrewer to offer for sale in its giftshop products that were produced in collaboration with a distiller. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)SB109 (BR1155) - S. West, A. Southworth AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs. Amend KRS 211.190 to allow local government entities and special districts to void implementation of the water fluoridation programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by legislative action. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB110 (BR1177)/HM - P. Wheeler, J. Turner, R. Girdler, A. Kerr, M. Nemes, D. Yates AN ACT relating to prescription insulin and declaring an emergency. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; establish the urgent-need insulin program and the continuing access to insulin program; establish eligibility guidelines for both programs; establish the application process; establish the process by which insulin is dispensed to eligible individuals; establish the responsibilities of insulin manufacturers for facilitating the dispensing of insulin to eligible individuals; establish the responsibilities of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for administering the program; require manufacturers to maintain privacy of all data obtained; require manufacturers to annually report certain information to the cabinet; require the cabinet to report certain information to the General Assembly upon request; establish penalties; amend KRS 304-17A.148 to cap the cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin at $30 per 30 day supply; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the Kentucky Employee Health Plan to comply; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB111 (BR1286) - R. Mills, P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to social media Web sites. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 establishing that the owner or operator of a social media Web site is subject to a private cause of action by a social media Web site user in this state under specified conditions; establish entitlement to damages, including the award of reasonable attorney fees and costs; specify that hate speech shall not constitute a defense to violation of this Act; authorize the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of a social media Web site user; establish a violation under deceptive trade practices; provide exceptions for deletion or censoring of certain types of speech; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB112 (BR1261) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to hemp. Amend KRS 260.862 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to prescribe procedures for the testing of hemp; provide procedures to include an appeals process; provide options for remediation or recycling hemp when hemp or hemp products exceed the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration threshold. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB113 (BR1072) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to hemp. Amend KRS 260.850, KRS 260.858, and KRS 260.8635 to change the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration threshold of hemp to one percent. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB114 (BR1272) - S. West, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to define "early career teachers"; establish the Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program; define the purposes and objectives of the pilot program; outline the three-year structure of the program; require an evaluation report be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; establish the short title of "Kentucky Early Career Teachers Act"; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Education (S)SB115 (BR1273) - S. West AN ACT relating to early literacy education and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 158.791 to set forth the intent of the General Assembly with regard to reading instruction, supports, and interventions; define the Department of Education's role in assisting local school districts with regard to reading instruction, supports, and interventions; require the department to collaborate with designated agencies on reading programing, materials, and activities; amend KRS 158.305 to replace references to "response to intervention" systems with "multi-tiered system of supports"; require school districts to submit evidence of implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports by October 1 of each year; require the department to provide technical assistance and training on a multi-tiered system of supports upon the request of a school district; require the department to develop and maintain lists of approved universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and comprehensive reading programs; require a local board of education to adopt and implement a reading universal screener and reading diagnostic assessment by January 1, 2022; permit a local school district to adopt a common comprehensive reading program for K-3; require all K-3 teachers to be trained in any reading diagnostic assessment and universal screener adopted by a local board; establish requirements for the administration of reading universal screeners by grade-level; define and establish the requirements for a reading improvement plan; require the department to establish reading teacher academies or coaching models by September 1, 2022, if funds are appropriated; amend KRS 158.840 to require CPE and EPSB to report to the IJCE on teacher preparation programs compliance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require postsecondary institutions offering early childhood or elementary teacher preparation programs to include designated instruction; require the EPSB to maintain a list of approved reading teacher preparation tests; require all new teachers seeking certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education or Elementary School to take an approved reading teacher preparation test; amend KRS 164.0207 to rename the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Grant Steering Committee the Read to Succeed Council; amend KRS 156.553 and 158.070 to conform; designate the Act as "the Read to Succeed Act;" APPROPRIATION.SB115 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain all original provisions, amend KRS 158.791 to define proficient level; amend KRS 158.305 to amend the definition of "enrichment program"; replace references to "remedying a deficiency in reading" with "increasing a student's rate of progress towards proficient performance in reading"; remove the requirement that the Department of Education maintain and approve a lists of universal screeners, reading diagnostic assessments, and comprehensive reading programs; distinguish services offered through grade three with those offered in grade four; and change the composition of the Read to Succeed Council.SFA1(J. Higdon) - Retain all original provisions except, amend KRS 158.305 to require a multi-tiered system of supports to include response to intervention instruction; retain the existing purpose and function of the reading diagnostic and intervention fund; create a new section of KRS 158 to create a literacy coaching fund; define the purpose of the literacy coaching fund; require the department to report program data to the IJCE and an external evaluator; amend KRS 158.794 to authorize the Read to Succeed Council to advise KDE on the literacy coaching program; appropriate to the literacy coaching fund $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2021-2022 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2022-2023 for the literacy coaching program; provide that the funds shall not lapse. APPROPRIATION Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 02, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 31-2 with Committee Substitute (1) and floor amendment (1) Feb 26, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB116 (BR1206)/CI/LM - G. Neal, J. Adams, K. Berg, R. Girdler, D. Harper Angel, P. Hornback, M. McGarvey, R. Thomas, D. Yates AN ACT relating to hate crimes. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to provide an enhanced term of imprisonment for any defendant convicted of certain crimes when he or she intentionally selected the person because of that person's actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental or physical disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation; amend KRS 15.334 and 17.1523 to conform; repeal KRS 49.320 and 532.031. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB117 (BR1040) - A. Southworth, R. Girdler, J. Higdon, R. Mills, M. Nemes, B. Storm, J. Turner, S. West, P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to exceptions to immunization requirements and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to allow an independent institution or postsecondary educational institution to require a student to receive a vaccination for disease if exemption provisions are allowed; create a new section of KRS 216B to allow a health facility to require an employee to receive a vaccination for disease if exemption provisions are allowed; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (S)SB118 (BR1551)/LM - C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to solid waste facilities. Amend KRS 224.40-315 to limit the exemption for solid waste facilities that receive their own solid wastes to only those whose property is located in the same county where the waste is generated. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SB119 (BR1019) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to health care. Amend KRS 304.17A-005 to define "emergency medical condition" and amend definition of "telehealth"; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health benefit plan insurers to develop and implement a program that provides incentives for covered persons who elect to receive a comparable health care service; require health benefit plan insurers to establish an interactive mechanism for covered persons to obtain certain information about the cost and quality, if available, of nonemergency health care services; require coverage for certain nonemergency health care services provided by a nonparticipating provider; require compliance with certain federal regulations; amend KRS 304.17A-254 and 304.17A-527 to require insurers to file a description of the incentive program with the Department of Insurance; require that insurance contracts with participating providers include clauses that require the providers to make certain disclosures; amend KRS 304.17A-505 to require certain disclosures to covered persons; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require nonparticipating providers to make certain price disclosures to covered persons upon request; require that certain notifications be posted by the provider; amend KRS 304.17A-096, 304.17A-500, 304.17A-550, 304.17A-580, 304.17A-649, 304.17B-001, 304.17B-015, 304.17B-033, 304.17C-010, 304.38A-010, 304.39-241, and 304.17A-0954 to conform; repeal KRS 304.17A-640; provide that provisions are severable; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S)SB120 (BR801) - J. Schickel, P. Hornback, J. Adams, J. Howell, D. Parrett, R. Stivers, D. Thayer, R. Thomas AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 230.210 to define "licensed premises," "pari-mutuel wagering," and to amend the definition of "track"; amend KRS 230.361 to restrict wagering at simulcast facilities to pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting; EMERGENCY.SB120 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(W. Westerfield) - Amend the definition of "pari-mutuel wagering" to delete previous definitions approved by the racing commission.SFA2(W. Westerfield) - Make title amendment.SFA3(W. Westerfield) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 11A.010 to include members and employees of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in the definition of "officer"; and amend KRS 230.230 to conform.HFA1(J. Calloway) - Retain original provisions; require reimbursement of commissions, surety bond, and payment of challenger's legal fees if Act is found to be unconstitutional or invalid,HFA2(J. DuPlessis) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 138.510 to increase the excise tax on historical horse racing from 1.5% to 3.5%.HFA3(J. Tipton) - Retain original provisions; amend definition of "pari-mutuel wagering" to exclude previously approved methods of wagering.HFA4(W. Thomas) - Retain original provisions; amend definition of "licensed premises" to those licensed as of January 1, 2021.HFA5(R. Heath) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 230.361 to assert that communication between the racing commission and licensees shall not be considered confidential and shall be subject to KRS 61.870 to 61.884.HFA6(J. DuPlessis) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 138.510 to increase the excise tax on historical horse racing from 1.5% to 3.5%. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 03, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S); taken from Licensing & Occupations (S); 1st reading; returned to Licensing & Occupations (S) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) (2-title) and (3) filed Feb 09, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated; floor amendments (2-title) and (3) withdrawn; passed 22-15; received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) filed Feb 11, 2021 - taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) withdrawn; 3rd reading; floor amendment (5) defeated; floor amendments (1) and (6) ruled out of order; passed 55-38 Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor; signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 8)SB121 (BR38) - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to residential communities. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 381 to define terms related to planned communities; establish administrative standards for planned communities; provide standards for declarations for planned communities; indicate that planned communities shall have a declaration accompanied by bylaws that include specific provisions; provide that associations shall have an executive board with enumerated powers; allow periods of declarant control of the associations; provide for rights and responsibilities of associations; require associations to keep certain financial records; allow associations to assess lot owners for certain expenses; allow associations to have a lien upon any lot for nonpayment of assessments; provide guidelines for revitalization of defunct associations; establish guidelines for civil liabilities; define "governing documents" and "homeowners' association"; state that the governing documents may not prohibit the outdoor display of political yard signs 30 days before any special, primary, or regular election until seven days after that election; establish a short title. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB122 (BR1327) - S. Meredith AN ACT relating to state procurement. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to prohibit a contract being awarded if the business was awarded the same or similar contract within the past 5 years and the business procured the original or similar contract through the use of an executive agency lobbyist who was convicted of a crime related to the contract; amend KRS 45A.340 to prohibit any person associated with an agency from participating in the procurement of a contract for one year after termination.SB122 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to prohibit a contract being awarded to a bidder if the bidder was awarded the same or similar contract through the use of an executive agency lobbyist who was convicted of a crime related to the contract for five years after the conviction of the lobbyist; amend KRS 45A.340 to prohibit any person associated with an agency from participating in the procurement of a contract for one year after termination; make Section 1 apply to contracts entered into since January 1, 2016. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB123 (BR1102) - S. Meredith AN ACT relating to legislative committees. Amend KRS 6.072 to permit a committee, subcommittee, or task force of the General Assembly to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, interview persons, or require the productions of books, papers, and documents pertaining to a legislative purpose within the committee's, subcommittee's, or task force's jurisdiction; require approval from a majority of the entire membership of the committee, subcommittee, or task force to issue a subpoena, interview persons, receive evidence, or compel production of books, papers, or documents; permit the committee, subcommittee, or task force to petition to the Franklin Circuit Court for relief and sanctions if a person fails to testify or comply with an issued request. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB124 (BR1120)/LM - S. Meredith AN ACT relating to elections. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 118 to require certain candidates for office be required to be elected by ranked-choice voting and establish the process relating thereto; amend KRS 117.125 to require voting machines to be equipped to allow for the voting process of ranked-choice; amend KRS 118.015 to define terms related to ranked-choice voting; and amend KRS 118.425 to confirm. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB125 (BR850)/LM - R. Stivers, G. Neal, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to the West End Opportunity Partnership and making an appropriation therefor. Create new a section in KRS Chapter 65 to define terms and require a minimum investment be pledged from private sector investors, consolidated local government, and the Commonwealth; require incremental tax revenues be pledged to the West End Opportunity Partnership from a consolidated local government and the Commonwealth; effective only if 2021 Regular Session Bill Request Number 1553 becomes law; APPROPRIATION. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)SB126 (BR1590) - P. Wheeler, M. Nemes, J. Turner AN ACT relating to reorganization and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 151B.020 and 151B.280 to delete references to the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Unemployment Insurance Commission, the Career Development Office, and the Division of Operations and Support Services; amend KRS 336.015 to include the Office of Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment Insurance Commission, the Career Development Office, and the Division of Operations and Support Services in the Labor Cabinet; amend KRS 336.020 to provide that the Office of Unemployment Insurance shall be in the Labor Cabinet and headed by an executive director appointed by the Governor and to create an additional legal division; amend KRS 12.020 to reorganize and remove the Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Unemployment Insurance Commission, the Career Development Office, and the Division of Operations and Support Services from the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and Department of Workforce Investment and place them in the Labor Cabinet; amend KRS 14A.7-030, 141.065, 341.005, 341.080, 341.110, 341.125, 341.145, 341.190, 341.230, 341.245, 341.250, 341.260, 341.270, 341.275, 341.300, 341.360, 341.370, 341.415, 341.440, 341.470, 341.530, 341.540, and 341.990 to conform; confirm Executive Order 2020-686.SB126 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; add emergency clause; EMERGENCY.SCA1(P. Wheeler) - Make title amendment. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB127 (BR1005) - M. Wise AN ACT relating to student health and safety. Amend KRS 158.838 to define "bronchodilator rescue inhaler"; change the definition of "medications" to include bronchodilator rescue inhaler; amend KRS 158.836 to encourage schools to keep bronchodilator rescue inhalers in at least two locations; require each school to have policies and procedures in place when keeping bronchodilator rescue inhalers on hand; require that the school health section of the Core Clinical Service Guide addresses bronchodilator rescue inhalers kept by schools; amend KRS 311.645 to define "asthma" and "bronchodilator rescue inhaler"; amend KRS 311.646 to specify that bronchodilator rescue inhalers can be prescribed to, dispensed to, filled by, and possessed by an authorized entity or certified individual; to allow for the administration of a bronchodilator rescue inhaler; amend KRS 311.647 to allow immunity from civil liability for personal injury for the administration, prescription, filling, and storage of bronchodilator rescue inhalers.SB127 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(M. Wise) - Retain original provisions, remove asthma "attack" and replace with "respiratory distress". Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 23, 2021 - floor amendment (1) withdrawn Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 36-1 Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Education (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeSB128 (BR1358)/FN - M. Wise, R. Girdler, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to supplementary education and declaring an emergency. Allow public high school students currently enrolled in Kentucky to request to use the 2021-2022 school year as a supplemental school year to retake and supplement coursework already completed; require local boards of education to either approve or deny all requests; allow Kentucky nonpublic schools to also implement supplemental school years; ensure students utilizing supplemental school years are not ineligible to participate in KHSAA activities; EMERGENCY.SB128 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original language, expand to grades K-12, create temporary program for graduated seniors instead of retention, allow program to be included in calculated average daily attendance, establish process for district to implement program and submit waivers. establish application deadline for nonpublic school students, and ensure KHSAA rules and regulations not specifically waived are affirmed, including transfer rules. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Education (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeSB129 (BR1041) - M. Wise AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 158.6455 to add a Kentucky Department of Education technical advisory committee for purposes of advising the department on assessment and accountability in place of the NTAPAA; require reports of advice be reported to the Office of Education Accountability; amend KRS 156.160 and 158.6453 to conform; repeal KRS 158.6454.SB129 - AMENDMENTSHFA1/P(B. Rowland) - Amend KRS 164A.055 to redefine "board"; establish the Asset Resolution Corporation as an independent de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision; authorize the retention and compensation of employees; empower the corporation to serve and support schools or students concerning student finances, postsecondary education, and workforce development. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 36-1 Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021; floor amendment (1) filedSB130 (BR1405)/LM - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to public records and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 61.878 to exclude from the Open Records Act photographs or videos that depict a person's death, killing, rape, or sexual assault or abuse; cite as the Bailey Holt-Preston Cope Victims Privacy Act; EMERGENCY. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB131 (BR1362) - B. Storm, J. Higdon AN ACT relating to reorganization and making an appropriation therefor. Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 15A.350 to KRS 15A.366 as new sections of KRS Chapter 176 to transfer the Motorcycle Safety Education Commission and the motorcycle safety education program and fund from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to the Transportation Cabinet; attach the commission to the Office of Highway Safety in the Department of Highways for administrative purposes; amend KRS 186.450, 186.531, 186.535, and 176.010 to conform; confirm executive order 2020-992, transferring the commission and its duties from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to the Transportation Cabinet; APPROPRIATION.SB131 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions: amend KRS 190.030 to allow the Motor Vehicle Commission to set annual fees for licenses through administrative regulation, set caps at $50 for salespersons and $500 for all other licenses; amend KRS 186,574 to require traffic safety programs for traffic offenders operated by a county attorney to have uniform education and training elements; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to set forth required elements of a traffic safety program for traffic offenders operated by a county attorney; require county attorneys to submit program curricula to the cabinet; and establish a process for cabinet approval of individual programs; allow county attorney programs in operation on the effective date of the Act to continue operation until December 31, 2021 while awaiting approval of program curriculum.HCA1(K. Upchurch) - Make title amendment.HFA1(K. Upchurch) - Delete Sections 16 and 17 regarding education programs for traffic offenders operated by a county attorneys. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 Feb 24, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Transportation (H) Feb 26, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading; Committee Substitute adopted; laid on clerk's desk; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute SB132 (BR1420) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to the sale of confiscated firearms. Amend KRS 16.220 to establish the Law Enforcement Protection Program, prioritize purchase of individual first aid kits through the program, and authorize the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to use firearms sales proceeds to cover departmental costs of administering the program. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB133 (BR1556) - B. Storm, C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to emergency management. Amend KRS 39E.030 to add the executive director of the Department of Military Affairs as vice-chair of Kentucky Emergency Response Commission.SB133 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Amend KRS 39E.030 to add the executive director of the Department of Military Affairs as vice chair of the Kentucky Emergency Response Commission. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB134 (BR1357) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to money transmitters. Amend KRS 286.11-003 to add definitions for "medium of exchange" and "virtual currency"; delete definition for "monetary value"; amend definition of "money transmission"; make technical corrections; amend KRS 286.11-007 to conform; amend KRS 286.11-017 and 286.11-021 to modify money transmitter licensing periods and renewal deadlines. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1SB135 (BR1031) - D. Givens, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to the postsecondary education performance fund and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 164.092 to revise the definition of "formula base amount"; establish a definition of "funding floor" for purposes of priority funding for postsecondary institutions; add a hold-harmless provision for fiscal year 2021-2022 and thereafter; add a stop-loss provision of 0% for fiscal year 2021-2022 and thereafter; establish how amounts distributed from the performance fund shall be treated in the biennial budget process.SB135 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; add emergency clause. EMERGENCY.SCA1(D. Givens) - Make title amendment.HCS1 - Retain original provisions except specify that the funding floor shall be based on the institution's general fund appropriation as included in the 2020 budget bill; change the date for when the council shall certify amounts to the state budget director to May 1. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 26, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Education (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB136 (BR1347) - G. Neal AN ACT relating to prosecutions under criminal gang statutes. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 506 to require a report for any charge or conviction under KRS 506.120, 506.135, 506.140, 506.150, 506.160, 506.170, 506.180, or 506.190. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB137 (BR1617)/LM - G. Neal AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of a felony, other than serious felonies designated by the General Assembly, the right to vote, and to further amend the constitution by replacing the language that prohibits idiots and insane persons from voting with contemporary language; ballot language included; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB138 (BR1460) - R. Mills AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 117.0553 to add gender neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB139 (BR1461) - R. Mills AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB140 (BR1555)/CI/LM - R. Mills AN ACT relating to jails. Amend KRS 441.055 to specify what jail regulations must allow regarding receipt of documents, mail, and meetings with attorneys. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 01, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB141 (BR1254) - R. Mills AN ACT relating to the coal workers' pneumoconiosis fund. Amend KRS 342.1242 and KRS 342.1243 to provide guidelines for distribution of funds remaining in the Kentucky coal workers' pneumoconiosis fund. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-0 Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB142 (BR1626) - R. Mills AN ACT relating to paycheck protection. Amend KRS 161.158 to provide that withholding of dues shall cease upon receipt of a written request from the employee; to set forth the specific language to be included on an authorization-for-withholding form and the manner in which the form shall be confirmed; amend KRS 336.135 to provide that consent of the employee may be revoked at any time and withholding of dues shall cease upon receipt of a written request from the employee; to set forth the specific language to be included on an authorization-for-withholding form and the manner in which the form shall be confirmed. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB143 (BR1361) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to the Personnel Board. Amend KRS 18A.045 to add the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Personnel Board; amend KRS 18A.050 to require that elected Personnel Board members who retire from state service must terminate membership on the board; amend KRS 18A.0551 to allow electronic notifications and submissions for Personnel Board elections; authorize the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations relating to board elections; amend KRS 18A.060 to allow electronic notification of a vacancy on the board for other than the normal expiration of a term. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB144 (BR1425)/LM - J. Higdon, A. Southworth AN ACT relating to a drug-free workplace. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to provide definitions and to require public employers to have an appeals process for an employee who violates a drug-free policy using legal industrial products; amend KRS 18A.043 to require an appeals process for those public employers who require drug testing; amend KRS 304.13-167 to require that appeals process be complied with by public employers and suggested for private employers. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB145 (BR1669)/LM - M. Nemes AN ACT relating to annexation. Amend KRS 81A.420 to reduce number to 50% for annexation to fail, amend KRS 81A.425 to require notification of relevant county judge/executive and in certain circumstances the secretary of the Transportation Cabinet and affected property owners; amend KRS 81A.427 relating to infrastructure and annexation to include public roads; amend KRS 81A.510 to include property owners, mayors, and county judge/executives affected in standing in court. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB146 (BR1665) - M. Nemes AN ACT relating to criminal background checks for certain Labor Cabinet employees. Create a new section of KRS 336 to require criminal background checks for certain employees of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1-1 Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB147 (BR1557) - P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to the adjutant general. Amend KRS 36.040 and 36.070 to redistribute powers and responsibilities from the Facitilites Division of the Deparment of Military Affairs to the Department's adjutant general. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB148 (BR1305)/LM - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to child care and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS 65.870 to 65.879 to establish definitions and requirements on a local government related to certified family child-care homes; amend KRS 199.896 to specify the topics that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services may promulgate administrative regulations related to child-care centers; specify that total number of children and specific class and group sizes for child-care centers cannot be below the level in place on February 1, 2020, except for a period of 30 days; amend KRS 199.8982 related to requirements on a local government regulating certified family child-care homes; EMERGENCY.SB148 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; delete the new section of KRS 65.870 to 65.879 that established definitions and requirements on a local government related to certified family child-care homes; establish new language to amend KRS 199.8982 related to requirements on a local government regulating certified family child-care homes; EMERGENCY.SFA1(D. Carroll) - Delete language related to the topics that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services may promulgate administrative regulations related to child-care centers; establish new language related to capacity restrictions on child care class and group sizes for child-care centers cannot be below the level in place on February 1, 2020. EMERGENCY. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 34-1 with Committee Substitute (1) floor amendment (1) Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committeeSB149 (BR1370) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to library district boards. Amend KRS 173.480, relating to public library districts' initial board appointments, to allow a county judge/executive with the approval of the fiscal court to appoint the first members of the newly created library board; amend KRS 173.490, relating to public library districts, to allow a county judge/executive with the approval of the fiscal court to appoint members or fill vacancies of the library board; amend KRS 173.725, relating to petition-created library districts' initial board appointments, to allow a county judge/executive with the approval of the fiscal court to appoint the first members of the newly created library board; amend KRS 173.730, relating to library districts created by petition, to allow a county judge/executive with the approval of the fiscal court to appoint members or fill vacancies of the library board. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB151 (BR1575)/LM - R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to incompatible offices. Amend KRS 61.080 to forbid a person from being both an officer in one jurisdiction and an employee of another. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB152 (BR290) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Education. Amend KRS 156.029 to include the Kentucky Teacher of the Year as a voting member on the Kentucky Board of Education. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB153 (BR1618) - W. Westerfield, R. Mills, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 11A.010 to include members and employees of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in the definition of "officer"; and amend KRS 230.230 to conform; EMERGENCY.SB153 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(W. Westerfield) - Delete the employees of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission from being subject to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission.SFA2(D. Thayer) - Delete original provisions; amend KRS 230.230 to provide for ethics provisions for members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23, 2021 - floor amendment (2) filed Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB154 (BR812)/HM - T. Buford, R. Alvarado AN ACT relating to home health care and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 216.935 to change the definition of "home health aide services" to include the assisting of patients with medication ordinarily self-administered that has been specifically ordered by a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.17-312 to change the definition of "home health care" to include care and treatment provided by a home health agency which is prescribed and supervised by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant and to change the definition of "home health aide services" to include the assisting of patients with medication ordinarily self-administered that has been specifically ordered by an advanced nurse practitioner or a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.17-313 to allow home health care reimbursement if certified by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.18-037 to allow home health care reimbursement if certified by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant; amend KRS 304.38-210 to allow home health care reimbursement if certified by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant.SB154 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; establish as an EMERGENCY.SCA1(R. Alvarado) - Make title amendment. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 04, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committeeSB155 (BR1375) - G. Neal AN ACT relating to racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements. Create new sections of KRS Chapters 6 and 15A to make legislative findings and require racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statements for certain legislation and administrative regulations. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB156 (BR1695) - M. Castlen AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 141.023 to update statutory language. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)SB157 (BR1661) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.610 to provide that contractors shall not be liable for payment of compensation to subcontractors with no employees who are not subject to KRS Chapter 342. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB158 (BR1265) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to viruses or diseases. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to prohibit requiring the wearing of facial coverings in the Commonwealth during state of emergencies related to viruses or diseases. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB159 (BR1650) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 36.010 to reassign divisions in the Office of Management and Administration to the Office of the Adjutant General; repeal KRS 36.250, 36.255, 36.260, 36.265, and 36.270, relating to the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board; and confirm Executive Order 2020-1035.SB159 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Amend KRS 36.010 to reassign divisions in the Office of Management and Administration to the Office of the Adjutant General; amend KRS 36.255 to attach the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board to the Division of Emergency Management and amend the membership of the board; and confirm Executive Order 2020-1035.SFA1(A. Southworth) - Add non-codified language for the purposes of KRE 506, members of a crisis response team or local community crisis response team, as effected by Executive Order 2020-1035 from December 16, 2020 to July 1, 2021, shall be deemed to have acted under KRS 36.250 to 36.270. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 30-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB160 (BR1794) - R. Thomas AN ACT relating to oaths. Amend KRS 6.072 to require witnesses appearing before a committee, interim committee, statutory committee, subcommittee, commission, or task force of the General Assembly to take an oath prior to giving testimony. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB161 (BR1558) - J. Howell, B. Storm, C. Embry Jr., P. Hornback AN ACT relating to National Guard leadership. Amend KRS 36.025 to reflect updated job titles for Air National Guard leadership and to permit National Guard leadership to be employees of the Commonwealth; amend KRS 36.030 to conform.SB161 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Amend KRS 36.025 to reflect updated job titles for Air National Guard leadership and to permit national guard leadership to be employees of the Commonwealth; amend KRS 36.030 to conform. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB162 (BR1237) - J. Howell, P. Hornback, B. Storm AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 14.025 to abolish the Division of Administration and the Division of Business Filings in the Office of the Secretary of State; create the Office of Administration, Office of Business Services, and Office of Elections, and describe the duties of the offices; amend KRS 355.9-513A to conform; confirm Secretary of State Executive Order 2020-02. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 03, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB163 (BR1290) - A. Kerr AN ACT relating to charitable health care providers. Amend KRS 216.940 to expand definition of "charitable health care provider"; amend KRS 304.40-075 to conform; make technical corrections. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 1st reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 2nd reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0SB164 (BR1264) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to reduction of personnel costs for urban-county governments. Amend KRS 67A.300 to permit the legislative body of an urban-county government, when economic necessity or budgetary shortfall requires and upon the adoption of a resolution by 2/3 of the members present, to furlough classified civil service employees. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB165 (BR209)/LM - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to publication. Amend KRS 424.145 to require the URL of the notice web site and notice to be no more than 30 characters in length in easily comprehended terms.SB165 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(W. Westerfield) - Retain original provisions except change the number of characters from 30 to 50 for online publication notices. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with floor amendment (1)SB166 (BR1686) - J. Adams AN ACT relating to alcohol and drug counselors and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 309 to require alcohol and drug counselors to meet requirements for licensure; amend KRS 309.080 to define licensed alcohol and drug counselor; amend KRS 309.0805, KRS 309.0813, and KRS 309.088 to add licensed alcohol and drug counselor; EMERGENCY.SB166 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain provisions of the bill; add requirements for certification as a certified clinical supervisor; amend KRS 309.0832 to remove supervision requirements; and amend KRS 309.080, 309.0805, 309.0813, and 309.088 to conform; EMERGENCY. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 03, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)SB167 (BR1443)/LM - M. Wise, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to the provision of private towing services to local governments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to require all local governments to establish a list of towing companies for emergency tow services; require law enforcement agencies within those local governments to use that list in rotation. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB168 (BR1559) - M. Wise AN ACT relating to reorganization. Confirm Executive Order 2020-590, which reorganizes various offices in the Department of Education; amend various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 151B.230 and 156.017 to conform; confirm, in part, Executive Order 2020-1033 related to the Education Professional Standards Board. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 36-1 Feb 25, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB169 (BR1172)/AA/LM - C. McDaniel, R. Alvarado, M. McGarvey, M. Nemes, P. Wheeler, D. Yates AN ACT relating to duty-related disability benefits. Amend KRS 16.582 and 61.621 to increase minimum total and permanent in line of duty or duty-related disability benefits payable to a member of any of the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems from 25% to 75% of the member's monthly average pay; amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to define "monthly average pay" as it relates to total and permanent line of duty and duty-related disability benefits; amend KRS 16.505 to amend the definition of "dependent child" as it relates to total and permanent line of duty or duty-related disability; amend KRS 61.702 to ensure full hospital and medical insurance benefits for the member, spouse, and dependents of a member who has a total and permanent in line of duty or duty-related disability; provide for prospective adjustments in benefits for those eligible members who were totally and permanently disabled in line of duty or due to a duty-related injury.SB169 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/AA/LM - Retain original provisions; and provide that Sections 1 to 8 of the bill shall apply to the County Employees Retirement System regardless of any other bills enacted during the 2021 Regular Session. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB170 (BR263) - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to nonresident students. Amend KRS 157.350 to allow inclusion of nonresident pupils in a district's average daily attendance; amend KRS 158.120 to require a local board of education to adopt a nonresident student policy and forbid discrimination among nonresident students. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Education (S)SB171 (BR1303)/LM - W. Schroder AN ACT relating to local government. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate regulations regarding splash pads that are operated by local governments; amend KRS 337.285 and 95.495 to allow peace officers in cities of the home rule class to be scheduled for 80 hours or less in a work period of 14 consecutive days under specified conditions; amend KRS 309.364 to direct that the relevant provisions of KRS Chapter 309 supersede specified local government regulations on massage therapists; amend KRS 66.480 relating to the investment of moneys subject to various governing jurisdictions to exclude from the investment maximum of 40% mutual funds consisting of specified investments; amend KRS 58.150, relating to the issuance of bonds, to remove the exception that notes of amounts of less than $1 million are not advertised pursuant to KRS 424.360 and provide that in such a case the publications required under the section are sufficient.SB171 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions of the bill while deleting Sections 2 and 3, relating to peace officer work hours, and Section 4 dealing with the local government regulation of massage therapists.HCS1/LM - Retain provisions of original bill, but add a non-codified section to require fiscal courts to initiate reapportionment proceedings in 2022 instead of 2021; make Section 4 an EMERGENCY.HCA1(M. Meredith) - Make title amendment. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Local Government (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB172 (BR1256)/LM - J. Howell AN ACT relating to underground facility protection. Amend KRS 367.4911 to include exempted activities in the process of ceasing operations when damage occurs to an underground facility and notification of appropriate authorities; amend KRS 367.4915 to make conforming changes. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB173 (BR1508) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 38 to prohibit the Kentucky National Guard from being released from the state into active duty combat unless the United States Congress passes an official declaration of war or calls the National Guard to execute the laws of the union, repel an invasion, or suppress an insurrection; require the Governor to take action to comply with requirements of the statute; and provide that the section may be called the Defend the Guard Act. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB174 (BR1509) - A. Southworth, S. West AN ACT relating to abuse or neglect of a child. Amend KRS 600.020 to add exclusions relating to a parent's or guardian's actions from the definition of "abused or neglected child." Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB175 (BR1793)/LM - R. Thomas AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow sixteen- and seventeen-year-old United States citizens to vote in school board and local elections; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB176 (BR1804) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to wine corkage. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to create conditions for wine corkage in conjunction with a meal; create conditions for removal of a bottle of opened wine; amend KRS 243.020 to permit corkage; amend KRS 243.034 to allow a limited restaurant licensee to allow corkage; amend KRS 243.084 to allow a nonquota type 2 or NQ2 retail drink licensee to allow corkage; amend KRS 242.260 to exempt corkage from being a violation. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)SB177 (BR1423) - B. Smith AN ACT relating to digital assets. Establish KRS Chapter 355A and create new sections thereof to define and establish property classifications for digital assets; supplement and modify provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, KRS Chapter 355, relating to the classification, perfection, and priority of digital assets; allow debtors located in Kentucky to file a financial statement with the Secretary of State to perfect a security interest in a digital asset; establish when a transferee takes a digital asset free of any security interest perfected by filing; for purposes of Article 9 of KRS Chapter 355, establish when digital assets are located in Kentucky; classify open blockchain tokens with certain characteristics as intangible personal property; require developers and sellers of certain open blockchain tokens to file a notice of intent with the Secretary of State, and pay a filing fee, prior to sale in this state; require the Secretary of State to promulgate forms and make the forms accessible to filers; require facilitators of certain open blockchain tokens in the resale market to comply with certain requirements; establish penalties for violation of the section; provide that the Secretary of State may make referrals to law enforcement agencies; provide that section may be cited as the "Kentucky Utility Token Act;" create a new section of Subtitle 2 of KRS Chapter 286 to permit certain Kentucky financial institutions to elect to provide custodial services of customer currency and digital assets in accordance with the provisions of the section; establish internal control and customer contracting requirements for providing custodial services under the section; provide that digital assets held in custody under the section are not depository liabilities or assets of the financial institution; require the commissioner of financial institutions to establish a supervision fee; create a new section of Article 1 of KRS Chapter 355 to conform; amend KRS 369.103 to include transactions involving digital assets; provide that the Secretary of State and the commissioner of financial institutions shall promulgate administrative regulations to implement the Act on or before October 1, 2021; EFFECTIVE, in part, October 1, 2021. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB178 (BR1314) - B. Smith AN ACT relating to special purpose depository institutions. Create a new Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 286 to establish special purpose depository institutions that engage in a nonlending banking business; establish findings and purposes for subtitle; provide for the organization, powers, and chartering of the institution; require directors to take oaths; establish capital, bonding, contingency, and insurance requirements; establish requirements for offering depository accounts and other services; provide that certain provisions of Subtitle 3 of KRS Chapter 286 shall apply to the institutions; establish branching requirements for in-state and out-of-state institutions; provide for administrative appeals; require the commissioner of financial institutions to adopt administrative regulations to implement the subtitle; establish administrative penalties and procedures for violations of the subtitle; establish when the commissioner shall close an institution for liquidation; establish procedures for voluntary dissolution; amend KRS 286.1-011 and 286.2-685 to conform; amend KRS 286.2-040 to allow the commissioner to examine special purpose depository institution service providers; require the commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the Act on or before October 1, 2021; EFFECTIVE, in part, on October 1, 2021. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB179 (BR1511) - A. Southworth, T. Buford, R. Alvarado, J. Carpenter, P. Hornback, A. Kerr, B. Smith, B. Storm, R. Thomas, J. Turner, R. Webb AN ACT relating to the Kentucky River Authority. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151 to establish definitions for KRS 151.700 to 151.730, regarding the Kentucky River Authority; amend KRS 151.710 to clarify membership requirements for directors of the Kentucky River Authority. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB180 (BR1660) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to the apportionment of money in the CMRS fund and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 66.7631 to reallocate a portion of the monthly revenues deposited into the CMRS fund for the purpose of next generation 911 initiatives, services, and applications when certain thresholds are met during a fiscal year; APPROPRIATION.SB180 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Amend KRS 66.7631 to reallocate a portion of the monthly revenues deposited into the CMRS fund for the purpose of next generation 911 initiatives, services, and applications when certain thresholds are met during a fiscal year; APPROPRIATION. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1)SB181 (BR1560) - D. Givens, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to sessions of the General Assembly. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to establish parameters for the General Assembly when called into session by Joint Proclamation; amend KRS 6.190 and 6.211 to adjust the compensation of members of the General Assembly during a veto recess period; EFFECTIVE only upon ratification of a proposed constitutional amendment.SB181 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; and make technical changes. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 31-4 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 04, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)SB182 (BR1544) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Education (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 1st reading; returned to Education (S)SB183 (BR1550) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to banking. Amend KRS 286.3-380 to include gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S)SB184 (BR1547) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to economic development. Amend KRS 154.10-020 to include gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB185 (BR1545) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to natural resources. Amend KRS 146.090 to make gender-neutral. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SB186 (BR1548) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (S)SB187 (BR984)/LM - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to telecommunications for inmates in jails. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 441 to provide oversight protocols to telecommunications services provided by jails for inmates. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB188 (BR1295) - P. Hornback AN ACT relating to boater safety. Amend KRS 235.285 to require that beginning on July 1, 2021, persons born on or after January 1, 1975, carry a Kentucky safe boating certification card or equivalent documentation from another state or the federal government when they are operating a personal watercraft or motorboat of any horsepower as proof that they have completed a boater safety course; provide that from July 1, 2021, until June 30, 2022, the only penalty for not carrying the safe boating certification card will be a courtesy notice and to be advised of how to comply with the safe boating certification requirement; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to provide safe boating certificate temporary exemptions that last no longer than 14 days from when they are issued if certain requirements are met; amend KRS 235.990 to provide that in addition to other penalties, a boater shall be required to complete a safe boating certification course for violation of safe boating certification requirements; allow for both monetary and imprisonment penalties to apply for offenses relating to reckless or negligent boating or boating under the influence; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SB189 (BR1490) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB190 (BR310) - W. Westerfield, D. Carroll AN ACT relating to internet privacy. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define "connected device," "cookies," "express consent," "first-party operator," and "third-party operator;" prohibit first and third-party Web site operators from collecting, using, storing, or sharing the data obtained from a connected device without the Web site user's express consent; amend KRS 367.990 to create a penalty enforceable by the Attorney General. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB191 (BR1516) - C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to public protection. Amend KRS 227.250 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB192 (BR1515) - C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to military affairs. Amend KRS 36.230 to include gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB193 (BR1514) - C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to veterans. Amend KRS 148.0211 to make the language contained therein gender-neutral. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB194 (BR912) - D. Givens AN ACT relating to agriculture. Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to make gender-neutral references. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SB195 (BR1636) - K. Berg, D. Yates AN ACT relating to emergency medical personnel. Amend KRS 311A.090 to require a convicted felon licensed or certified by the board to notify the board within 30 days of his or her release about the charges of which they were convicted and the terms of their release; amend KRS 311A.200 to require an incarcerated felon with a limited certification as a first responder or emergency medical technician or limited license as a paramedic, who wishes to continue to be licensed, to apply to the board. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)SB196 (BR1488) - M. Wilson AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (S)SB197 (BR1663) - M. Wilson AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Education (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 1st reading; returned to Education (S)SB198 (BR1653) - M. Wilson AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Education (S)SB199 (BR1494) - P. Hornback AN ACT relating to agriculture. Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to make gender-neutral references. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SB200 (BR1496) - P. Hornback AN ACT relating to agriculture. Amend KRS 257.040, relating to diseased animals, to make gender-neutral references. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SB201 (BR1073)/LM - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to open records. Amend KRS 61.880 to allow persons to complain to the Attorney General if the person feels that the intent of the open records law has been subverted by an agency by delaying past the three day time period for answering an open records request, or by excessive extensions of time.SB201 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 61.872 to clarify the method of requesting open records from a state agency; amend KRS 61.876 to include e-mail address of the official custodian of records; amend KRS 189.635 to allow designees of attorneys to receive copies of accident reports. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB202 (BR1376) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (S)SB203 (BR1377) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (S)SB204 (BR1432) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to vehicle recyclers. Amend KRS 177.905, to change the definition of "road" to include only those highways which are a part of the national highway system, thereby limiting Transportation Cabinet regulation of automobile recyclers to only those facilities visible from roads that are part of the national highway system.SB204 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 177.912 to require any auto recycler to comply with all local ordinances, rules, and regulations, regardless if the auto recycler is required to be permitted under KRS 177.910; specifies that for any auto recycler required to be permitted under KRS 177.910, the commissioner of highways may exempt the auto recycler from the permit process, if the local government certifies the auto recycler's compliance as a conforming use in an industrially zoned area under the applicable zoning ordinances and regulations. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Transportation (S); 1st reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Transportation (S); 2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 with Committee Substitute (1)SB205 (BR1805)/LM - R. Webb AN ACT relating to animal control officers and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require the Department of Agriculture to provide continuing education on criminal and law enforcement procedures and investigatory practices to animal control officers; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022: APPROPRIATION. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SB206 (BR1652) - J. Adams AN ACT relating to health services. Amend KRS 205.558 to make technical correction. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 1st reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 2nd reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S)SB207 (BR1487) - J. Adams AN ACT relating to insurance. Amend KRS 304.5-150 to include gender-neutral language. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S)SB208 (BR1719)/LM - A. Southworth, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to statewide mobile food units. Amend KRS 217.005, 217.125, 217.126, and 217.128 to establish standards for statewide mobile food units; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to establish operational, inspection, and regulation standards for statewide mobile food units; amend KRS 217.136, 217.137, 304.17A-741; 315.010; and 411.600 to conform. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB209 (BR1346) - A. Southworth, P. Hornback AN ACT relating to judicial districts and circuits. Amend KRS 23A.040 (Effective January 2, 2023) to add a circuit judge to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit; amend 24A.050 to remove a district judge from the Fifteenth Judicial District; specify election schedule for new judgeship; request that the additional circuit court judgeship be designated as a family court judgeship; request that the division removed from the Fifteenth District should be Division Two; Sections 1 to 2 EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB210 (BR1811) - C. Embry Jr. AN ACT relating to state symbols. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate as the official pets of Kentucky domestic cats and dogs that reside in or have been adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB211 (BR291)/CI/LM - D. Carroll, M. Nemes AN ACT relating to public safety. Amend KRS 500.080 to define "public assistance benefits," "emergency services personnel," "firework," and "riot"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 508 to require restitution for a violation of assault in the first, second, third, and fourth degree; create a new section of KRS Chapter 511 to create the crime of unlawful camping on property owned by the Commonwealth; create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to require restitution for a violation of criminal mischief in the first, second, and third degree; amend KRS 508.010, 508.020, 508.025, 508.030, 512.020, 512.030, 512.040, 520.090, 525.015, 525.060, 525.140, and 525.160 to provide enhanced penalties for violations of these offenses during the course of a riot; amend KRS 520.020, 525.030, and 525.040 to provide enhanced penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to restrict when a person shall be released after an arrest for a violation of an offense of during the course of a riot; amend KRS 439.340 to add violations of KRS 508.020 and 508.025 committed during the course of a riot to the definition of violent offender; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to state legislative findings and declarations; amend KRS 411.100 to require gross negligence for a cause of action for property damaged by riotous or tumultuous assemblage of people that a local government could have prevented; amend KRS 61.912, 61.914, 61.168, 525.010, 532.100, and 525.200 to make conforming changes; provide that this Act may be cited as the Community and First Responder Protection Act.SB211 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/CI/LM - Amend KRS 500.080 to define "emergency services personnel," "firework," and "riot"; amend KRS 503.055 to allow a person to use defensive forcecreate a new section of KRS Chapter 511 to create the crime of unlawful camping on property owned by the Commonwealth; amend KRS 508.010, 508.020, 508.025, 508.030, 512.020, 512.030, 512.040, 520.090, 525.015, 525.060, 525.140, and 525.160 to provide enhanced penalties for violations of these offenses during the course of a riot; amend KRS 520.020, 525.030, and 525.040 to provide enhanced penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to restrict when a person shall be released after an arrest for a violation of an offense of during the course of a riot; amend KRS 439.340 to add violations of KRS 508.020 and 508.025 committed during the course of a riot to the definition of violent offender; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to state legislative findings and declarations; amend KRS 411.100 to require gross negligence for a cause of action for property damaged by riotous or tumultuous assemblage of people that a local government could have prevented; amend KRS 61.912, 61.914, 61.168, 525.010, 532.100, and 525.200 to make conforming changes; provide that this Act may be cited as the "Community and First Responder Protection Act."SFA1(D. Carroll) - Retain original provisions; make technical corrections; amend Section 3 to provide that a person convicted of a Class A or B misdemeanor shall not be released on any form of early release prior to serving 20% of the imposed sentence. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute SB212 (BR1209)/AA - D. Carroll AN ACT relating to the submission of member forms prior to retirement with the state-administered retirement systems. Amend KRS 61.542 and 161.480 to require effective September 1, 2021, that any future changes to beneficiary designations for all members shall be submitted to the systems electronically or by an electronic method developed by the systems; amend KRS 61.526 and 161.480 to require effective July 1, 2022, that new member forms, including beneficiary designation forms, shall be submitted to the systems electronically or by an electronic method developed by the systems;SB212 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(D. Carroll) - Retain original provisions; provide that the Act shall be known as the "Kara Beth Adair Wilson Act." Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 03, 2021 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 35-2 with floor amendment (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB213 (BR1267) - A. Southworth, J. Schickel, R. Girdler, P. Hornback AN ACT relating to executive orders and declaring an emergency. Invalidate Executive Order 2020-0215 relating to the declaration of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB214 (BR1625)/AA - C. McDaniel AN ACT relating to cessation of participation by Kentucky Employees Retirement System employers and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 61.522 that is effective until April 1, 2021, and effective on or after April 1, 2021, so that Kentucky Employees Retirement System employers who are voluntarily ceasing participation in the system may make multiple lump-sum payments by the set due date and to receive interest credit for early payment; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to State Government (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSB215 (BR1647) - B. Storm AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 174.020 and KRS 12.020 to establish the Secretary's Office of Safety within the Transportation Cabinet, Office of the Secretary; confirm Executive Order 2020-1027. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 03, 2021 - to Transportation (H); posted in committeeSB216 (BR1772) - J. Howell, R. Mills AN ACT relating to judicial circuits. Amend KRS 23A.040 (Effective January 2, 2023) to add a circuit judge to the Fifty-sixth Judicial Circuit; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB217 (BR1721) - A. Southworth, J. Higdon AN ACT relating to hemp. Amend KRS 260.858 to allow a person over 21 years of age to possess hemp leaf or floral material that has been certified by the Department of Agriculture; authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate administrative regulations for a hemp leaf and floral material certification process and labeling requirements for certified hemp leaf and floral material. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB218 (BR914) - D. Givens AN ACT relating to natural resources. Amend KRS 350.028 to make gender-neutral. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SB219 (BR1549) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to the judiciary. Amend KRS 452.485 to make the text gender-neutral. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 10, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB220 (BR583) - M. Nemes AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 168.030 to create within the Kentucky Educational Television Authority the Content Division, the Policy and Compliance Division, the Finance Division, the Production Division, the Technology and Operations Division, and the Marketing Division, and abolish the Operations Division; confirm Executive Order No. 2020-1042, dated December 21, 2020. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Education (S)SB221 (BR578) - M. Nemes AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 to change the name of the Office of Career Development and create the Division of Technical Assistance within the Department of Workforce Investment; amend KRS 151B.020 to change the name of the Office of Career Development and create the Division of Technical Assistance; amend KRS 200.700 to change the Early Childhood Advisory Board from the Office of the Governor to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; confirm Executive Order 2020-529. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB222 (BR1077)/CI/LM - J. Carpenter AN ACT relating to first responders. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 518 to create the misdemeanor of unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 01, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB223 (BR1776)/CI/LM - B. Storm AN ACT relating to pretrial release. Amend KRS 431.066 and 431.520 to require that conditions of pretrial release for a person released on an unsecured bond be the least restrictive to reasonably mitigate the risk of flight or danger to others.SB223 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(B. Storm) - Allow release of a person not brought to trial within time limits created in statute who does not present a danger to others. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S); floor amendment (1) filedSB224 (BR1714)/CI/LM - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to sentencing by juries. Amend KRS 532.055 to allow a jury to recommend that a Class D felony be designated and sentenced as a Class A misdemeanor if the jury finds that a felony conviction would be unduly harsh; amend KRS 532.080 to allow a jury to decide whether a person found to be a persistent felony offender should be sentenced to an increased term of imprisonment, rather than imposing automatic increases in sentencing. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB225 (BR1463) - M. Wise AN ACT relating to the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language.SB225 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Delete original provisions; provide that a student's KEES base amount for the 2020-2021 academic year will be based on the student's 2021-2022 grade point average if higher than the 2020-2021 grade point average; provide that the 2020-2021 KEES base amount for a high school senior will be based on the student's 2019-2020 grade point average if higher than the 2020-2021 grade point average; EMERGENCY.SCA1(M. Wise) - Make title amendment. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Education (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) committee amendment (1-title) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Education (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeSB226 (BR1561) - M. Nemes AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30, 31, and 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to elections and qualifications of members of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Sections 30, 31, and 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to change the terms of Senators from four to six years and the terms of Representatives from two to four years, and to prevent Senators and Representatives from serving more than three consecutive terms of office beginning with the general election held in November 2024. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB227 (BR1798) - R. Stivers AN ACT relating to Capitol campus security. Amend KRS 6.420 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to brief the leadership of the General Assembly and the Legislative Research Commission on security matters relating to the Capitol campus.SB227 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions, require the Department of Kentucky State Police to specifically provide officers to protect the property, facilities, and members of the General Assembly, including off-site protection. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB228 (BR866)/LM - R. Stivers, T. Buford AN ACT relating to a vacancy in Congress. Amend KRS 63.200 to change the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of United States Senator; amend KRS 118. 740 and 118.770 to conform.SB228 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; establish that no candidate shall be elected to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator at a regular election held without a primary unless the candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, and if no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a runoff election shall be held.SFA1(A. Southworth) - Retain original provisions; establish that if the Governor issues a special writ of election as required under the Act, no appointment to fill the vacancy in the office of United States Senator shall be made.SFA2(A. Southworth) - Retain original provisions; establish that if a vacancy occurs more than three months before a regular election, a vacancy in an unexpired term for United States Senator shall be filled through a primary held at the time of the regular election followed by a special election; and establish manner in which the special election is to be conducted.SFA3(A. Southworth) - Retain original provisions; establish that if a vacancy occurs more than three months before a regular election, a vacancy in an unexpired term for United States Senator shall be filled through a primary held at the time of the regular election followed by a special election; and establish manner in which the special election is to be conducted.SFA4(A. Southworth) - Retain original provisions; establish that the Governor shall notify the Secretary of State of any vacancy in the office of United States Senator within three days of the occurrence of the vacancy; establish that the Secretary of State shall post a notice of the vacancy on his or her Web site with notice of the date and time for the filing of nomination papers for any candidate seeking to fill the unexpired term by election; establish that all petitions of nomination shall be filed within 30 days of posting of the vacancy; and establish that no candidate who has filed nomination papers seeking to fill the unexpired term by election shall be eligible for appointment by the Governor.SFA5(A. Southworth) - Retain original provisions; and establish that if the Governor issues a special writ of election as required under the Act, no appointment to fill the vacancy in the office of United States Senator shall be made. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Feb 22, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 23, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 26, 2021 - floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (3), (4) and (5) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) ruled out of order; floor amendments (3) (4) and (5) defeated; passed 28-8 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H)SB229 (BR1223)/CI/LM - P. Hornback, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to crisis aversion and rights retention orders. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to state how to interpret the Act; define terms; allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue crisis aversion and rights retention orders when a respondent poses a present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for resulting protection orders; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, transfer, and return of firearms; establish penalties; allow for recognition and enforcement of foreign orders; amend KRS 431.015 to allow warrantless arrest for violations of the orders; amend KRS 31.110 and 431.076 to conform. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB230 (BR1446) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to background checks. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to define "youth-serving organization" and allow the Department of Kentucky State Police to send the results of state and national criminal background checks to youth-serving organizations. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB231 (BR1230) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to attorney's fees for paternity actions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 406 to allow the court to consider the financial resources of both parties in paternity actions and order a party to pay a reasonable portion of the other party's attorney's fees and costs. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committeeSB232 (BR1229) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to employment protections. Amend KRS 337.420 to make an employer only have to have one employee to be subject to the wage discrimination requirements; amend KRS 337.423 to require no wage discrimination for what has been paid to current or past employees and prohibit an employer from discriminating against an employee for discussing wages. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB233 (BR232)/LM - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to the revocation of peace officer certification. Amend KRS 15.391, relating to grounds for the revocation of peace officer certification, to require revocation if a peace officer is convicted of domestic violence; allow revocation if a peace officer is named as an adverse party in a domestic violence order or interpersonal protective order. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB234 (BR1011) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to Medicare supplement insurance. For Medicare supplement policies, amend KRS 304.14-520 to prohibit an insurer from denying, or conditioning the effectiveness of, a policy, or discriminating in price, based on the age, gender, health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of an applicant or a person covered under the policy; prohibit the policy from containing a waiting period or pre-existing condition limitation or exclusion; and require applications to be accepted, and policies issued, at all times throughout the year. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S)SB235 (BR1592) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to contracts. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define "covenant not to compete" and "low-wage employee"; provide that an employer shall not require a low-wage employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; provide that the provisions of the Act must be posted by the employer; indicate that an employer shall not retaliate against and employee for bringing a civil action under this Act; provide that the Act applies to covenants not to compete entered into after the effective date of the Act; amend KRS 336.990 to provide civil penalties. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB236 (BR1572) - J. Howell AN ACT relating to vehicle license plates. Amend KRS 186.005 to eliminate requirement of three letters and three numerical digits on a vehicle license plate; amend KRS 186.240 to set forth requirements for vehicle license plates; amend KRS 186.060 and 186.061 for technical corrections. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 03, 2021 - to Transportation (H); posted in committeeSB237 (BR1591) - D. Yates, B. Storm AN ACT relating to expungement. Amend KRS 431.073, 431.078, and 431.079 to allow court to waive expungement fees on a finding of indigence. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB238 (BR1640) - J. Higdon AN ACT to the highway construction contingency account and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 45.247, regarding the state construction contingency account, to specify uses of moneys in the account; mandate the any unspent balance at the end of a fiscal year in excess of 10% of the previous year's annual appropriation be transferred to the state construction account; amend KRS 176.432 to require reporting of highway construction contingency account expenditures monthly, rather than quarterly; amend KRS 224.43-505 to specify that the entire $5 million annual Road fund transfer to the Kentucky Pride fund be taken from the highway construction contingency account. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Transportation (S)SB239 (BR406) - M. McGarvey, J. Adams AN ACT relating to competency to stand trial. Amend KRS 504.110 to refer certain violent criminal defendants who are incompetent to stand trial with no substantial probability of attaining competency to a new type of involuntary commitment to be created in KRS Chapter 202C; create definitions; assign guardian ad litem; establish hearing procedures and commitment criteria; establish a schedule and procedures for review hearings; create procedures and protections for patients; allow for promulgation of administrative regulations; amend KRS 31.110 to conform. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB240 (BR1228)/AA/LM - M. McGarvey, J. Adams AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to gaming. Propose to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to define, permit, oversee, and regulate all forms of otherwise permissible gaming; provide for the oversight and control of gaming by an administrative body funded by license fees and taxes levied on gaming; prior to July 2042, require 100% of gaming proceeds, in excess of the amount used to pay for an oversight administrative body of gaming, to go to the retirement systems; ballot language provided; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB241 (BR1076) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to consumer protections. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to define terms; prohibit the manufacture and sale of certain kratom products and kratom extracts; prohibit financial institutions from denying services to kratom producers and kratom retailers; establish penalties. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB242 (BR1816) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to state symbols. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate as the official pets of Kentucky domestic cats and dogs that reside in or have been adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SB243 (BR1744)/LM - J. Howell, S. West AN ACT relating to recorded instruments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 67 to define "recorded instrument" and "portal"; require county clerks to be open for reviewing and obtaining copies of recorded instruments for 40 hours a week unless they maintain a portal that allows the public to search for electronic copies of recorded instruments; establish deadlines for county clerks to maintain portals for the filing and searching of recorded instruments; create a task force on issues regarding the implementation of electronic recording, fees or functions of the county clerk in the recording of documents, closure of county clerk offices due to an emergency,and related issues; report by December 1, 2021. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (S); 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S)SB244 (BR1720) - A. Southworth, J. Higdon, J. Schickel, S. West AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 117.125 and 117.381 to provide that a voting system shall not be connected to, nor have the ability to be connected to the Internet, a modem, or a network of any type. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB245 (BR170) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to oversight of the police for a consolidated local government and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 67C permitting a consolidated local government to establish a citizen review board independent of the police department, and an investigatory office led by an appointee of the mayor for review of police department policies, procedures and operations; require ordinance that establishes governmental bodies to include powers, duties, internal protocols, reporting requirements and such bodies' authority to adopt bylaws, policies and procedures; provide investigatory office leader the power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas reviewed and approved by a consolidated local government committee or other local body designated by the legislative body of the consolidated local government for that purpose to compel testimony or production of documents with subpoena enforcement by petition to Circuit Court; allow board and investigatory office review or discussion of potential or ongoing investigations in closed session, subject to KRS 61.815(1); make confidential and privileged information and records, proceedings, opinions, and deliberations provided to or generated by board or investigatory office with open record requests to be made to appropriate agency, as opposed to the bodies; provide certain exemptions from open records requirements; EMERGENCY.SB245 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(R. Thomas) - Create a new section of KRS Section 67A to extend the requirements and authorities relative to citizen review boards and inspectors general to urban-county governments as set out in Section 1 of the Act for consolidated local governments; EMERGENCY.SFA2(R. Thomas) - Make title amendment. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 24, 2021 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filedSB246 (BR1044) - D. Yates, K. Berg AN ACT relating to veterans. Amend KRS 154.12-330 to give preference to veterans in the issuance of small business loans; amend KRS 154.12-213 to require monthly veteran workforce reports; create a new section of KRS Chapter 154 to require annual job training reports by the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs; create a new section of KRS Chapter 154 to require a report on occupational licenses by the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to require the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to review licensing practices for nurses and physicians assistants for military reciprocity; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to grant college credit to certain veterans; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to provide additional flexibility in college scheduling and registration to veterans; amend KRS 40.317 to expand the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs' assistance to veterans in navigating healthcare; create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to direct the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to increase access to healthcare for veterans; create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to ensure veterans have access to mental health care; create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to direct the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to end veteran homelessness. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB247 (BR182)/LM - M. McGarvey, G. Neal, D. Yates AN ACT relating to oversight of the police for a consolidated local government and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 67C permitting a consolidated local government to establish a citizen review board independent of the police department, and an investigatory office led by an appointee of the mayor for review of police department policies, procedures, and operations; require an ordinance that establishes governmental bodies to include powers, duties, internal protocols, reporting requirements, and such bodies' authority to adopt bylaws, policies, and procedures; provide investigatory office leader the power to administer oaths and request subpoenas issued by the Circuit Court to compel testimony or production of documents with enforcement by petition to Circuit Court; subject board and investigatory office review or discussion of potential or ongoing investigations in closed session subject to KRS 61.815(1), make confidential and privileged information and records, proceedings, opinions, and deliberations, provided to or generated by board or investigatory office with open record requests to be made to appropriate agency, as opposed to the bodies and certain exemption from open records requirements; EMERGENCY.SB247 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; and clarify that existing statutory and constitutional protections apply.SFA1(R. Thomas) - Create a new section of KRS Section 67A to extend the requirements and authorities relative to citizen review boards and inspectors general to urban-county governments as set out in Section 1 of the Act for consolidated local governments; EMERGENCY.SFA2(R. Thomas) - Make title amendment.SFA3(P. Wheeler) - Clarify that protections of KRS 67C.326 apply to officers employed by consolidated local goverments. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 24, 2021 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 03, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 04, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the DaySB248 (BR458) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to public holidays. Amend KRS 2.110 to remove Robert E. Lee Day, Franklin D. Roosevelt Day, Confederate Memorial Day, and Jefferson Davis Day from the list of public holidays; add Women's Equality Day; replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB249 (BR1641) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to intercollegiate athletics. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to define "athletic authority," "compensation," "image," "intercollegiate athletic program," "likeness," "name," "name, image, and likeness agreement," "publicity rights," "postsecondary educational institution," "social media compensation," "student athlete," and "third-party licensee"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish that a student athlete may earn compensation for the use of the student's name, image, and likeness and may obtain a certified agent in coordination with such compensation; establish the limits and terms under which the compensation may be earned; ensure a student athlete shall not be deemed an employee or independent contractor of an institution or authority; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to provide protections for student athletes and institutions in regards to student athletes earning compensation from permitted name, image, and likeness agreements; establish rights and limitations of an institution or an authority over student athlete compensation; establish limits of name, image, and likeness agreements; provide that nothing in the Act shall be interpreted to modify certain state and federal laws; establish cause of action for violation of the Act; provide it may be cited as the Pay to Portray Act; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2023. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB250 (BR1231)/LM - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to contraceptive coverage. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for contraception; set forth requirements for health benefit plans relating to contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 211.185 to define contraceptive services; provide that "foundational public health programs" includes contraceptive services; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 205.6485 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 446.350 to provide that nothing in the new section on contraceptive coverage shall be construed to violate that statute; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2022. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB251 (BR1373) - B. Storm AN ACT relating to the Department of Law. Amend KRS 15.010 to reorganize the Department of Law. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committeeSB252 (BR1562)/LM - M. Nemes AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to gaming. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to provide a means whereby the sense of the people of any county may be taken as to whether casinos, including the operation of gaming at horse racing tracks, will be permitted in the county; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection; include ballot language. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB253 (BR1563)/CI/LM - M. Nemes AN ACT relating to the provision for and control of casino gaming and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define "authorizing county or counties," "casino," "commission," "county legislative body," "department," "electronic gaming device," "full casino," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," and "limited casino"; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission, assign powers and duties to the commission; establish executive director position; make commission, the executive director, and employees subject to executive branch code of ethics; require county election to authorize licensing of casino within county; require sheriff to advertise local option election for gaming; provide for procedures on local option elections for gaming not held on primary and regular election days; require the county board of elections to certify the results; establish commission as agency to solicit bids for casino gaming licenses and provide criteria for advertising the bid; establish procedure for evaluating bids for full casinos; provide bidding rights for racing associations; specify licensing requirements for full casinos, manufacturers, and suppliers; prohibit selling, leasing, or otherwise furnishing gaming supplies without a license; provide the option of limited casinos for racing associations; specify licensing requirements for limited casinos; prohibit any one under 21 years of age from placing a wager at a casino or being permitted access to a casino; provide for occupational licenses; grant the commission authority to initiate disciplinary action; provide grievance procedure; exempt licensed gaming devices from federal restrictions; grant the commission the authority to define and limit permissible games; provide for the exclusion of certain persons from casinos; require the commission to develop programs for education and treatment of problem gamblers; define "cheat" and provide penalties for cheating; amend KRS 15.380 to establish gaming commission employees as peace officers; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish a wagering and an admissions tax; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt licensed casino gaming; amend KRS 372.005 to include KRS Chapter 239; amend KRS 525.090 to exempt casino gaming; amend KRS 528.010 to gaming licensed under KRS Chapter 239; amend KRS 528.020 to exempt gambling devices operated under KRS Chapter 239; amend KRS 528.070 to exempt licensed gambling activity; amend KRS 528.080 to exempt those with a license issued under KRS Chapter 239; amend KRS Chapter 528.100 to exempt authorized casino gaming. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB254 (BR1510) - A. Southworth, B. Storm AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. State legislative findings; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to declare that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories are violative of presidential powers and citizens' rights under the federal constitution; provide retroactive application back to January 1, 2018; EMERGENCY. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 22, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)SB255 (BR1315) - B. Smith AN ACT relating to commercial mining of cryptocurrency. Amend KRS 154.27-010 to define additional terms; amend KRS 154.27-020 to change the name of the program to "Incentives for Energy-related Business" and include cryptocurrency facilities with a minimum capital investment of one million dollars; amend KRS 154.27-030, KRS 154.27-095,154.12-2035, and 353.804. to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021.SB255 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Amend KRS 154.27-010 to define additional terms; amend KRS 154.27-020 to change the name of the program to "Incentives for Energy-related Business" and include cryptocurrency facilities with a minimum capital investment of one million dollars; and amend KRS 154.27-030, KRS 154.27-095,154.12-2035, and 353.804. to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021.SFA1(B. Smith) - Amends KRS 154.27-020(5)(b) to include commercial cryptocurrency mining equipment at a facility. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 02, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute ; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-1 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB256 (BR911) - A. Kerr AN ACT relating to juveniles. Amend KRS 605.035 to allow the family accountability, intervention, and response team to refer children age 12 and younger to DCBS for assessment and services, and to report progress back to the team or advise the court-designated worker to refer the case to the county attorney, who may choose to take no action; amend KRS 610.030 to require a court-designated worker to refer children 12 years of age and younger first to the county attorney and then to the family accountability, intervention, and response team. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)SB257 (BR1679) - R. Mills, P. Wheeler AN ACT relating to utility fuel costs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to require the Public Service Commission when reviewing any fuel adjustment clauses for contracts entered into or after July 1, 2021, to subtract any coal severance tax imposed by any jurisdiction when determining the reasonableness of fuel costs in contracts and competing bids; define "fuel adjustment clause." Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S); 1st reading; returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S); 2nd reading; returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0SB258 (BR1368) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to employment discrimination based on smoking. Amend KRS 344.040 to remove protections against employment discrimination based on an individual's status as a smoker or nonsmoker. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB259 (BR1139)/LM - J. Adams AN ACT relating to elections. Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 83A, 116, 117, 118, 118A, 119, 120, 242, and 424 relating to paper ballots, voting equipment, voting systems, consolidation of precincts, registration periods, inactive voters, penalties related to ballot harvesting, eligible precinct officers and work hours, early voting, online portal for mail-in absentee ballots, mail-in absentee drop-boxes, early counting of mail-in absentee ballots, ballot questions and advocacy, and elections; repeal KRS 117.381 and 117.387, relating to electronic voting systems. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB260 (BR1743) - B. Storm AN ACT relating to religious freedom. Amend KRS 39A.100 and 39A.180 to limit the Governor and political subdivisions and agencies from exercising emergency powers to substantially burden a person's freedom of religion; amend KRS 446.350 to waive the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth in claims seeking equitable relief relating to the government substantially burdening a person's freedom of religion; require court to award reasonable attorney fees and costs and $10 a day in damages for violations. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB261 (BR1378) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to stream and wetland mitigation and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 150 to define "compensatory mitigation," "compensatory mitigation project," "compensatory mitigation site," "DA permit," "mitigation credit," " in-lieu fee program," "in-lieu fee program instrument," "mitigation bank," "mitigation credit," "service area," and "mitigation liability"; re-establish the Kentucky wetland and stream mitigation fund in a newly created section; require funds representing an unsatisfied liability under the 2008 Mitigation Rule issued by the Department of Army to be put out for contract under KRS Chapter 45A; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to make a report to the LRC that describes the in-lieu fee program and unsatisfied liabilities in service areas by December 1 of each year; allow the state to hold a permanent easement in lands acquired by it or proposed to it by a mitigation bank; require entities to have financial surety; amend KRS 150.255 to specify how governmental and non-governmental agencies satisfy compensatory mitigation; stipulate that when the unsatisfied mitigation liability reaches 2 million dollars the in-lieu fee program shall purchase credits or issue an RFP for a commodity purchase; specify the procurement for full-delivery and the actions for mitigation on the site under the full-delivery approach; allow for compensatory mitigation to be a capital construction project with the Commonwealth holding a conservation easement or some other environmental covenant or restriction; identify requirements for responsive bidders; APPROPRIATION.SB261 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Delete all sections of SB 261; amend KRS 150.255 to add a report by the Kentucky Stream and Wetland Mitigation fund to the Legislative Research Commission; create a 13 member In-Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Task Force; specify the mission of the task force to examine process, impediments, and improvements to delivering compensatory mitigation by the in-lieu fee program operated by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources; require the task force to meet at least four times during the 2021 interim and to submit findings, recommendations, or memorandum to the Legislative Research Commission by November 30, 2021.SCA1(R. Webb) - Make title amendment. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021SB262 (BR221)/LM - G. Neal AN ACT relating to elections. Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 117 to permit any qualified voter the ability to vote in-person absentee during normal business hours on at least any of the 12 working days and two Saturdays before an election; amend KRS 118.038 to conform; make technical corrections. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB263 (BR1161)/LM - G. Neal AN ACT relating to body-worn cameras. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require officers to activate body-worn cameras when engaged in law enforcement activity; establish rebuttable presumptions in investigative or legal proceedings regarding unrecorded conduct or statements; amend KRS 61.168 to provide for release of recordings in specific circumstances and allow waiver of privacy concerns; amend KRS 61.169 to conform; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess policies regarding body-worn cameras; amend KRS 15.470 to allow use of funds to purchase body-worn cameras; amend KRS 42.726 to require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to assist law enforcement agencies in developing body-worn camera programs. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB264 (BR1741) - S. West, R. Mills, T. Buford, A. Southworth AN ACT relating to eviction prohibition during emergencies. Amend KRS 39A.100 to forbid a prohibition against evictions during an emergency. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB265 (BR1565) - J. Schickel AN ACT relating to Paycheck Protection Program loans. Amend KRS 141.017, 141.019 and 141.039 to allow the same treatment as for federal income tax purposes related to forgiven covered loans, deductions, and tax attributes associated with those loans in accordance with Pub. L. No. 116-260, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, but before January 1, 2022. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)SB266 (BR1745)/LM - S. West AN ACT relating to solar farms on agricultural lands. Amend KRS 100.111 to define 'photovoltaic power station'; amend KRS 100.203 to allow cities and counties to prohibit the construction of photovoltaic power stations on agricultural lands; amend KRS 100.208 to prohibit the transfer of development rights if the transfer would allow for the construction of a photovoltaic power station on agricultural lands; amend KRS 100.324 to prohibit utilities regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission to site a photovoltaic power stations on agricultural lands; amend KRS 154.60-040 to define "photovoltaic power station' and prohibit the transfer of lands under the Beginning Farmer program if the lands would be used for siting a photovoltaic power station; amend KRS 262.010 to define 'photovoltaic power station'; amend KRS 262.850 to prohibit lands within an agricultural district to be used to site a photovoltaic power station; amend KRS 262.902 to state the policy of the Commonwealth with respect to enhancing and protecting agricultural lands includes prohibiting the construction of photovoltaic power stations on agricultural lands; amend KRS 262.910 to prohibit the PACE board from approving any plan for siting a photovoltaic power station on PACE lands under the PACE program and clarify that small solar arrays for exclusive on-farm usage are exempted; amend KRS 278.216 to conform internal references; amend KRS 278.704 to require a merchant electric generating facility to conform with all local planning and zoning requirements and prohibit the construction of a merchant generating plant that uses a photovoltaic power station on agricultural lands; amend KRS 278.706 to include in the application for siting a merchant generating plant a statement certifying that the plant is in compliance with all local ordinances and regulations including prohibiting the siting of a photovoltaic power station on agricultural lands; amend KRS 278.708 to include restrictions on siting on agricultural lands in the site assessment report; amend KRS 100.273 to conform. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB267 (BR1766)/CI/LM - W. Schroder AN ACT relating to the dissemination of personally identifying information. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; criminalize the dissemination of personally identifying information; establish penalties; create a civil cause of action; limit the liability of service providers.SB267 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/CI/LM - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; specify dissemination of information applies to a public Internet site or public forum; criminalize the dissemination of personally identifying information; establish penalties; create a civil cause of action. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 26, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SB268 (BR59) - J. Higdon, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to minimum security requirements at retail establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 244 to define terms; establish pre-employment requirements for bouncers; create bouncer training standards; establish agency oversight; prevent confusion as to whether a law enforcement officer is on or off duty; amend KRS 244.120 to prohibit consumption of alcohol by a bouncer during work hours; cite this Act as Christopher's Law. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)SB269 (BR1227)/LM - M. McGarvey, J. Adams, K. Berg, T. Buford, A. Kerr, G. Neal, R. Thomas, D. Yates AN ACT relating to civil rights. Amend KRS 344.010 to include definitions for "sexual orientation," "gender identity," " local Commission," and " real estate-related transaction"; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to include a prohibition on discrimination because of sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.100, 344.110, and 18A.095 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 344.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation and advertisements therefor, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.680, 344.370, and 344.380, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; make various technical amendments; exempt the provisions of the Act from KRS 6.945(1). Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB270 (BR1343) - M. McGarvey, A. Southworth AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. Amend KRS 161.028 to allow colleges or universities to offer teacher preparation programs with regional accreditation or national accreditation if recognized by the US Department of Education and if the institution is eligible to receive federal funding under 20 U.S.C. secs. 1061 to 1063; amend KRS 164.785 to allow a Kentuckcy college or university to be an eligible institution for a Kentucky tuition grant if it is accredited by SACS or a national accreditation association and if the institution is eligible for federal funding under 20 U.S.C. secs. 1061 to 1063.SB270 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(R. Stivers) - Make title amendment.SFA2(R. Stivers) - Retain original provisions; require Kentucky State University to explore and pursue a partnership with any other historically black college or university in the Commonwealth to offer certain courses and to partner with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and other historically black colleges or universities in the Commonwealth to design and implement a pilot project to help address certain issues of health education, wellness, and food insecurity; APPROPRIATION. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Education (S) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 1st reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021; floor amendment (1-title) and (2) filedSB271 (BR151)/LM - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to voting. Create a new section of Chapter 117 to provide for the curing of certain mail-in absentee ballot deficiencies; amend KRS 117.066 to allow for the combining of precincts into centralized voting locations with requirements prescribed; amend KRS 117.085 to establish an online portal to receive applications for mail-in absentee ballots; add desire of voter as basis to request mail-in absentee ballot; establish in-person early voting, including two Saturdays; amend KRS 117.086 to establish the use of a secure ballot drop box as an option for return of a mail-in absentee ballot; establish requirements for drop box use; amend KRS 117.087 to provide additional time to process and count mail-in absentee ballots with requirements prescribed, amend KRS 118.035 to extend poll hours on election day to 8 p.m. prevailing time; amend various other sections to conform. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB272 (BR1374) - W. Westerfield AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 523.030 to make language gender-neutral. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB273 (BR1388) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to the Board of Medical Licensure. Amend KRS 311.530 to add a physician assistant to the Board of Medical Licensure. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)SB274 (BR1546)/LM - R. Stivers AN ACT relating to local government. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 81A to establish procedures for cities wholly contained within 2 counties when those cities wish to annex territory in an additional county; amend KRS 81A.410 to accommodate the types of annexations under the provisions of the first section; amend KRS 68.197 to establish a base revenue for the license fees for counties when both the city and the county levy license fees and the city annexes territory in that county as well as controlling for changes in revenues and rates.SB274 - AMENDMENTSSCS1/LM - Retain original provisions of the bill, except replace reference to KRS 81A.420 with KRS 81A.412 in Section1(2)(a) of the Act. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 03, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading; passed over and retained in the Orders of the DaySB275 (BR1680)/LM - R. Stivers AN ACT relating to coal severance tax. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 143 to allow a coal severance tax refund for taxpayers who transport coal directly to a facility where it will be used for the manufacture of electricity within this Commonwealth; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting to the Legislative Research Commission. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB276 (BR1164)/LM - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to workforce development. Create the Kentucky Education and Workforce Collaborative to implement the policies developed by the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board; establish membership, articulate responsibilities of the collaborative, authorize service coordination, authorize combination service programs, articulate responsibilities of local workforce boards, establish performance deadlines. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB277 (BR1492) - J. Adams AN ACT relating to controlled substances. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to require a practitioner who prescribes an opioid medication to a patient to concurrently prescribe an opioid antagonist and provide education on overdose prevention and the use of the opioid antagonist under certain circumstances. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB278 (BR1812) - W. Schroder AN ACT relating to biometric data collection practices. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 369 to define terms; require private entities to develop and comply with a retention and destruction schedule for biometric identifiers and information; prohibit private entities' collection, trade, and disclosure of biometric information with exception; create a standard of care for private entities collecting biometric information;

create a civil cause of action for violations. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB279 (BR1649) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to public funds. Amend KRS 154A.130 and create new sections in KRS Chapter 11 and KRS Chapter 48 to prevent the use of public funds in advertising after July 1, 2021. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB280 (BR1512) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to violations of privacy. Create new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action for subcutaneous implantation of an identification device; create new section of KRS Chapter 454 to restrict use of facial recognition technology and biometric identifiers; Create new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action for use of facial recognition technology or biometric identifiers; craete new section of KRS Chapter 455 to prohibit use of facial recognition technology as evidence. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB281 (BR1074) - A. Southworth AN ACT relating to education technology. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to prohibit a school district from entering into an agreement with providers of digital instruction services that allows the provider to collect, share, or use data not directly related to the function of the service; amend KRS 158.060 to establish limits to student screen time during the instructional day, regardless of instructional model. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Education (S)SB282 (BR464)/LM - G. Neal AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of certain felonies the right to vote as provided by the General Assembly; ballot language included; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SB283 (BR43) - G. Neal, M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to public protection. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 455 to limit circumstances in which a warrant may be issued authorizing entry without notice; require creation of a warrant application form; require reporting of data on warrants authorizing entry without notice; require 10-second pause after announcing the presence of law enforcement officers prior to entering premises to serve a warrant; require use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers serving warrants; create processes for enforcement; allow disciplinary actions for noncompliance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require officers to activate body-worn cameras when engaged in law enforcement activity; establish rebuttable presumptions in investigative or legal proceedings regarding unrecorded conduct or statements; amend KRS 61.168 to provide for release of recordings in specific circumstances and allow waiver of privacy concerns; create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to allow suits against state and local government law enforcement officers and prosecutors and limit defenses; amend KRS 15.420 to define "deadly incident"; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to create policies requiring mandatory drug and alcohol testing for officers involved in a deadly incident; amend various sections to conform; provide that Sections 1 to 7 shall be known as "Breonna's Law; propose a rule of evidence making inadmissible any evidence collected as the result of a warrant authorizing entry without notice which did not comply with statutes or which was obtained through perjury or false statements; create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to create a method for law enforcement agencies to request disciplinary records from other agencies where the applicant has previously been employed; require applicants to consent to disclosure of prior records; require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to administer the program and develop forms; amend KRS 503.010 to create a definition for carotid restraint; amend KRS 503.090 to establish when a peace officer may use a carotid restraint in the course of his or her duties; amend KRS 15.334 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to approve de-esclation training courses and courses in serving warrants safely for students attending law enforcement basic training; Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SB284 (BR969)/LM - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to minimum wage for essential workers and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 337.010 to define "essential employee"; amend KRS 337.275 to set a minimum wage for essential employees; EMERGENCY. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SB285 (BR486) - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to paid parental leave. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to allow employees of the Commonwealth of Kentucky a paid leave of absence of 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child and to establish requirements for the paid leave of absence; amend KRS 18A.025 and 18A.110 to conform. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SB286 (BR155)/CI/LM - M. McGarvey AN ACT relating to pretrial release. Amend KRS 431.066 to define "enhanced scrutiny offense," "money bail," "standard conditions," "violent or sexual offense"; provide that no verified and eligible defendant shall be detained on money bail; provide circumstances when a defendant may be granted to be released on his or her own recognizance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish when a detention hearing shall be held; provide for factors to be considered when making a pretrial release determination; amend KRS 6.949, 24.110, 27A.360, 27A.370, 27A.400, 31.120, 41.300, 186.260, 186.560, 187.400, 222.203, 222.204, 281.765, 281A.010, 413.120, 419.020, 421.500, 431.064, 431.510, 431.520, 431.525, 431.550, 438.286, 440.020, 440.030, 440.290, 440.300, 440.310, 440.320, 440.360, 440.370, 440.380, 452.260, 520.010, 520.070, 520.080, 532.115, 610.190, and 640.020 to conform; repeal KRS 30A.060, 136.410, 218A.135, 431.021, 431.523, 431.530, 431.5305, 431.531, 431.532, 431.535, 431.540, and 431.545. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)Senate ResolutionsSR1 (BR1143) - R. Stivers Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2021 Regular Session of the Senate. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR2 (BR1002) - R. Stivers Extend an invitation to the pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2021 Regular Session with prayer. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR3 (BR1003) - R. Stivers Establish the 2021 membership of the Kentucky State Senate. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR4 (BR987) - J. Schickel Honor Brian Miller upon being selected to serve as President-Elect of the 2021 National Association of Home Builders' Executive Officers Council Board of Directors. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR5 (BR379) - J. Schickel Honor Randy Poe upon being appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education. Oct 05, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSJR6 (BR815) - A. Kerr Request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress replace one of Kentucky's statues in the National Statuary Hall with a statue of Alice Allison Dunnigan; create the Kentucky Statuary Hall Commission. Dec 03, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SCR7 (BR162) - R. Mills Urge local governments to make resources available for the protection of monuments, edifices, graves, and lands, and urge peace officers, prosecutors and members of the Kentucky Court of Justice including county attorneys, Commonwealth's attorneys, and the Kentucky Attorney General to charge and pursue the most stringent violations against defacement and damage of monuments, edifices, graves, and lands, as well as to urge judges of the Circuit, District, and appellate courts to impose and sustain sentences against persons convicted of these offenses to the maximum penalties permitted under law. Jul 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR8 (BR1108) - T. Buford, R. Stivers, C. McDaniel Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 02, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 23, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR9 (BR933) - R. Thomas Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dr. Mary Levi Smith-Stowe. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR10 (BR276) - C. McDaniel, D. Thayer, J. Schickel, W. Schroder Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Connie Jo Salyers. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor Jan 12, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR11 (BR208) - C. McDaniel, D. Thayer, J. Schickel, W. Schroder Adjourn in honor and loving memory of John Dewey Salyers. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor Jan 12, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR12 (BR1039) - R. Thomas, R. Alvarado Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Emmanuel "Manny" Caulk. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR13 (BR482) - D. Thayer Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Walter Terry McBrayer. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR14 (BR481) - D. Thayer, R. Alvarado Honor Margie Montgomery upon her retirement. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR15 (BR806) - D. Thayer Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Terecia Tucker Parker. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR16 (BR440) - D. Thayer Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Charles W. Hebel. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR17 (BR386) - D. Thayer Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Julian Carter Wills. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR18 (BR813) - R. Alvarado Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James Clifford "Cliff" Ellerbrook. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR19 (BR833) - M. McGarvey Honor Cathy Hinko upon her retirement as Director of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition in Jefferson County. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR20 (BR1134) - M. McGarvey Recognize Court Reporting and Captioning Week in Kentucky on February 8 to 15, 2021. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 03, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR21 (BR164) - M. McGarvey Urge the Department of Education to provide guidance to Kentucky school districts on how to implement the CDC's COVID-19 guidance, including recommendations for hand hygiene; urge Kentucky schools to adopt hand hygiene plans that meet or exceed the CDC recommendations. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 02, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR22 (BR891) - M. McGarvey Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Wanda Goodwin Thomas. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR23 (BR1042) - W. Westerfield Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Hurchel Franklin Myers. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR24 (BR1131) - W. Westerfield Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Wesley "Tag" Mabry. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR25 (BR150) - R. Alvarado, D. Thayer Adjourn in honor of Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 07, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR26 (BR1121) - S. Meredith Commend the Kentucky Recyclers Association and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their members. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 11, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSJR27 (BR1110) - R. Girdler Direct the Department of Education to make Veterans Day a holiday and to close schools on that day.SJR27 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Direct the Department of Education to annually remind superintendents that their schools are required to provide a Veterans Day program.SCA1(R. Girdler) - Make title amendment. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title)SJR28 (BR1163) - J. Higdon Require the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to designate all parking spaces next to the "rose garden" on the East side of the Capitol Annex as accessible. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 11, 2021 - to Transportation (S)SR29 (BR1146) - M. McGarvey Recognize January 31 to February 2, 2021, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Kentucky. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 11, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR30 (BR1213) - M. Wise Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Thomas "Tommy" Milton Bertram. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 11, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR31 (BR1215) - M. Wise Adjourn in honor and loving memory of General Noah E. Loy. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 11, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR32 (BR1212) - M. Wise, J. Higdon Adjourn in honor of Dr. James Raymond Angel. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 11, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR33 (BR1214) - J. Higdon Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James William "Jim" Richardson. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in Senate; adopted by voice voteSR34 (BR1222) - J. Adams Designate the official mental health flag for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Jan 11, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 26, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSCR35 (BR1138) - D. Thayer Provide that when the Senate and the House of Representatives adjourn the first part of the 2021 Regular Session, they adjourn until February 2, 2021, when the second part of the 2021 Regular Session shall convene. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Jan 13, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H); taken from Committee on Committees (H); to House Floor; adopted by voice vote; received in SenateSR36 (BR1269) - P. Hornback Honor Kentucky farmers and recognize February 7 to 13, 2021, as Food Check-Out Week. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 02, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 09, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR37 (BR1289) - C. McDaniel Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Retired Kentucky State Trooper Sandra Marie Taylor. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 02, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 23, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSJR38 (BR1075) - A. Southworth Direct the creation of the Public Bank Task Force to study the establishment of one or more public banks in Kentucky; outline task force duties and members; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2021 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2021; require the executive branch to assist the task force. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR39 (BR1351) - R. Alvarado Recognize February 5, 2021, as National Wear Red Day in Kentucky. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR40 (BR1318) - R. Alvarado Declare May 2021 to be Mental Health Month in Kentucky. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR41 (BR1734) - B. Storm Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Ralph Warren Marcum. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR42 (BR1507) - A. Southworth Honor President Donald J. Trump on his achievements while serving as President. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR43 (BR1367) - M. Wise Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Naomi Cox. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR44 (BR1366) - M. Wise Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Larry "Flash" Wilson. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR45 (BR1638) - D. Givens Honor the 20th anniversary of the University of Kentucky's Reading Recovery University Training Center. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR46 (BR1685) - W. Schroder, R. Webb, S. West Adjourn the Senate in honor of Gregory Lee Jones. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 02, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR47 (BR1308) - W. Schroder Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Robert Joseph Schneider. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 02, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR48 (BR1566) - D. Yates Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Chase C. Gavin. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR49 (BR1331) - J. Schickel, C. McDaniel Honor Terry Carl upon the occasion of his retirement as Kenton County Jailer. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR50 (BR1521) - J. Schickel Adjourn the Senate in honor of James Joseph Doll. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR51 (BR1353) - J. Schickel Honor Jeff Smith upon winning the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR52 (BR1477) - R. Thomas Adjourning the Senate in honor of Clayton Norman Farmer. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR53 (BR1444) - R. Thomas Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Thomas M. Benford II. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR54 (BR1310) - M. McGarvey Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Lewis "Sonny" Bass. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR55 (BR1475) - R. Stivers, D. Thayer, J. Adams, R. Alvarado, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Higdon, J. Howell, A. Kerr, C. McDaniel, M. McGarvey, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, W. Schroder, B. Smith, R. Thomas, J. Turner, W. Westerfield, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Charles William "Bill" Nighbert. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSJR56 (BR1581) - R. Mills, C. McDaniel, R. Alvarado, T. Buford, M. Castlen, S. Meredith, B. Smith, B. Storm, S. West, M. Wise 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 a continuing application until the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states have made applications on the subject. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR57 (BR1819) - D. Givens Encourage high schools to offer students at least three hours of annual, nonpartisan instruction on the roles and functions of city, county, and state government. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 09, 2021 - to Senate FloorSCR58 (BR1576) - R. Alvarado Encourage the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to encourage Kentucky businesses to create career paths for individuals that are in need of second chances and to encourage Kentucky businesses to not have "zero tolerance" polices for employees related to substance use disorder Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 30-5 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SJR59 (BR1577) - R. Alvarado Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish a work group to create written recommendations for distribution throughout Kentucky for individuals who suffer from substance use disorder in order to reduce the barriers the individuals experience when attempting to access opioid disorder treatment programs. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 36-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SJR60 (BR1578) - R. Alvarado Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to work together to create recommendations related to partnerships for decriminalization, diversion programs, and the funding of drug courts.SJR60 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; and add langue to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to work together with the Administrative Office of the Courts to create recommendations related to partnerships for decriminalization, diversion programs, and the funding of drug courts.SCA1(R. Alvarado) - Make title amendment. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 36-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SCR61 (BR1579) - R. Alvarado Encourage the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Medicaid managed care organizations to permit coverage of United States Food and Drug Administration approved digital therapeutics in order to provide more therapy options and improved compliance and outcomes for individuals going through substance use disorder recovery. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 36-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)SR62 (BR1668) - J. Higdon Honor Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors upon its 100th anniversary. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 09, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 23, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR63 (BR1394) - B. Smith, P. Wheeler, R. Alvarado, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, D. Givens, P. Hornback, J. Howell, S. Meredith, R. Mills, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, A. Southworth, B. Storm, D. Thayer, J. Turner, R. Webb, S. West A resolution urging President Joseph R. Biden to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSCR64 (BR1806) - R. Webb, P. Wheeler Reestablish the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force; direct the task force to receive reports from the Energy and Environment Cabinet and continue to evaluate policy options on how to address Kentucky's troubled public water and wastewater systems; name the membership of the task force; require the task force to meet at least three times during the 2021 Interim and to submit its findings, legislative recommendations, or a memorandum to the Legislative Research Commission by November 30, 2021; provide that the Legislative Research Commission is authorized to alternatively assign the issues to be addressed by the task force to an interim joint committee or subcommittee thereof and to assign an alternative study completion date. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR65 (BR1499) - D. Thayer Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Willis "Willie" Pratt. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 09, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR66 (BR1344) - M. Wilson Designate April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 09, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR67 (BR1335) - R. Alvarado, J. Adams, K. Berg, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Higdon, P. Hornback, J. Howell, A. Kerr, C. McDaniel, M. McGarvey, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, W. Schroder, B. Smith, A. Southworth, R. Stivers, B. Storm, D. Thayer, R. Thomas, J. Turner, R. Webb, S. West, W. Westerfield, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise, D. Yates Condemn anti-Semitism in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 09, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSJR68 (BR1580) - R. Alvarado Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to work with substance use disorder treatment providers to create a work group to establish a pilot program to fully fund post-inpatient treatment housing and transitional living in a limited setting for individuals with substance use disorder; establish duties of the work group; require annual reports of the work group.SJR68 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; establish that an advisory committee and not a work group is created related to how the pilot program will fully fund post-inpatient treatment housing and transitional living; establish membership to the advisory committee; change the creating date of the pilot program to July 1, 2022; and change the date the first annual report related to the pilot program is due to December 31, 2022.SCA1(R. Alvarado) - Make title amendment. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 09, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesSCR69 (BR1807) - R. Webb Establish the Abandoned Horse Task Force; set membership and areas of study; require report of findings by December 1, 2021. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR70 (BR1633) - T. Buford Urge the associations representing county level elected officials whose duties are not coextensive with the Commonwealth to confer and report any identified compensation issues to the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government by November 1, 2021. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SR71 (BR1829) - J. Schickel Honor Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon upon receiving the Clifford Leadingham Award from the Kentucky Optometric Association. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR72 (BR1824) - R. Girdler Declare the second Monday of October to be "Indigenous Peoples' Day." Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 02, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR73 (BR1826) - B. Storm Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jean Katherine Singer Derickson. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR74 (BR1827) - B. Storm Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Austin MaKenzie Osman. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Senate FloorSCR75 (BR1666) - J. Higdon, D. Carroll Direct the establishment of the Kentucky Elections Task Force to study, review, and recommend changes to election laws, including the security of elections, the manner in which elections are held, and the technology used in elections. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR76 (BR1820) - S. West, W. Schroder, J. Adams, R. Alvarado, K. Berg, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Higdon, P. Hornback, J. Howell, A. Kerr, C. McDaniel, M. McGarvey, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, B. Smith, A. Southworth, R. Stivers, B. Storm, D. Thayer, R. Thomas, J. Turner, R. Webb, W. Westerfield, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise, D. Yates Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Mason County Judge/Executive Joseph Patrick Pfeffer. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR77 (BR1822) - G. NealFeb 10-WITHDRAWNSR78 (BR1840) - D. Carroll Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Lynn Boyd Jones. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR79 (BR502) - P. Wheeler Confirm the appointment of Thomas G. Polites as administrative law judge for the Department of Workers' Claims for a term expiring on July 14, 2024. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SR80 (BR501) - P. Wheeler Confirm the appointment of Peter J. Naake as administrative law judge for the Department of Workers' Claims for a term expiring on July 14, 2024. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 11, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SR81 (BR1845) - G. Neal, R. Thomas, J. Adams, R. Alvarado, K. Berg, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, D. Givens, D. Harper Angel, J. Higdon, P. Hornback, J. Howell, A. Kerr, C. McDaniel, M. McGarvey, S. Meredith, R. Mills, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, W. Schroder, B. Smith, A. Southworth, R. Stivers, B. Storm, D. Thayer, J. Turner, R. Webb, S. West, W. Westerfield, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise, D. Yates Celebrate Black History Month and honor keynote speaker of the annual Black History Celebration, Georgia State Representative Billy Mitchell. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate; adopted by voice voteSR82 (BR1842) - R. Alvarado Honor the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program and recognize March 5, 2021, as Dress in Blue Day. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 11, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR83 (BR1841) - R. Alvarado Recognize Gateway Children's Services. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR84 (BR500) - P. Wheeler Confirm the appointment of Tonya M. Clemons as administrative law judge for the Department of Workers' Claims for a term expiring on July 14, 2024. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SR85 (BR552) - D. Thayer Confirm the appointment of Kent Alan Chandler to the Public Service Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2024. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SR86 (BR507) - R. Girdler Confirm the appointment of Dr. Rodney W. Casada to the Board of KEMI for a term expiring December 31, 2023. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)SR87 (BR504) - S. Meredith Confirm the reappointment of Patrick Moran Henderson to the Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2024. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SR88 (BR506) - R. Mills Confirm the appointment of Robert F. Williams to the Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2024. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)SR89 (BR1846) - M. Nemes Honor Darren Scott Greenwell, DMD. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Senate Floor Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR90 (BR517) - J. Howell Confirm the appointment of Matthew Edwin Price to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee for a term expiring April 14, 2026. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Education (S)SR91 (BR1837) - M. Wise Honor the Kentucky Dental Associatoin, the Dental Lifeline Network Kentucky, and the Donated Dental Services Program for donating more than $1 million in dental treatment to people in Kentucky with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR92 (BR550) - W. Schroder, C. McDaniel Confirm the appointment of Ken Perry to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2026. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Education (S)SR93 (BR1861) - J. Higdon Proclaim February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR94 (BR1844) - R. Alvarado Honor the Honor Flight Network for providing free trips to war memorials in Washington, D.C., to veterans. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 02, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR95 (BR1851) - D. Carroll, M. McGarvey Adjourn in honor and loving memory of James Albert Jones. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR96 (BR1847) - B. Storm Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Cordis Brown. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR97 (BR509) - B. Storm Confirm the appointment of Carmen Yvonne Souder to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2021. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Education (S)SR98 (BR1857) - B. Storm Adjourn in honor and loving memory of 10-year-old Benjamin Luckett, who lost his life while rescuing his six-year-old sister, Abigail. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR99 (BR1856) - B. Storm Adjourn the Senate in honor of Kevin Paul Elza. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; adopted by voice voteSR100 (BR1877) - W. Westerfield Honor the Rotary Club of Hopkinsville upon its 100th anniversary. Feb 24, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR101 (BR511) - M. Wise Confirm the appointment of Donna Hedgepath to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term expiring June 30, 2022. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Education (S)SR102 (BR1860) - M. Wise Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Blake Burris Martin. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR103 (BR1849) - J. Howell Recognize the establishment of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Generation Bridge Program. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate FloorSCR104 (BR44) - G. Neal Create the Task Force on Policing in the Commonwealth to study and make recommendations related to role of law enforcement and the relationship to the communities they serve; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet at least three times during the 2021 interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2021. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR105 (BR1855) - D. Thayer Adjourn in honor of of 2020-2021 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Tyler Hudson. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSCR106 (BR1372) - A. Southworth Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study the effect of administrative regulations on the Commonwealth of Kentucky; require findings to be reported to the Interim Joint Committees on State Government and Appropriations and Revenue by December 1, 2021. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR107 (BR1848) - M. Castlen Adjourn in honor and loving memory of George Putnam Allard II. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR108 (BR1869) - R. Stivers Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Katherine Sue Scott. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR109 (BR1866) - T. Buford Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Roy Gordon Scott. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR110 (BR1870) - P. Hornback Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Duanne Bondurant Puckett Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice vote Feb 25, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR111 (BR545) - J. Schickel Confirm the appointment of H. David Wallace to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance for a term expiring September 9, 2024. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)SR112 (BR533) - J. Schickel Confirm the appointment of Randolph J. Poe to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term expiring April 14, 2022. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Education (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules as a consent billSR113 (BR515) - J. Schickel Confirm the appointment of Joshua Brian Lillard to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission for a term expiring August 13, 2024. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)SR114 (BR1867) - W. Schroder Adjourn the Senate in honor of Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice vote Feb 25, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR115 (BR1864) - M. Wise, S. West Honor boys' basketball coach Todd Messer upon becoming the all-time wins leader at Clinton County High School. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Senate FloorSCR116 (BR299) - K. Berg Request that the Legislative Research Commission create the Juvenile Handgun Violence Prevention Task Force to study the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to juvenile handgun violence in Kentucky. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR117 (BR1874) - M. Castlen Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jerry A. Boehmann. Feb 24, 2021 - introduced in Senate; adopted by voice voteSR118 (BR1873) - G. Neal, D. Yates Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Tyrran Wayne Scroggins. Feb 24, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 26, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR119 (BR1880) - S. Meredith Adjourn the Senate in loving memory of Kerry Allen McDaniel. Feb 24, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 02, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSCR120 (BR1863) - A. Southworth Declare support for and urge the enactment of federal legislation funding programs for data sharing and personal identity verification. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR121 (BR1884) - R. Thomas Honor Thelma "Toby" Drake. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 01, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR122 (BR1885) - R. Thomas Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dr. Gerald T. Slatin. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 01, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR123 (BR1882) - G. Neal Honor Mary Irby-Jones upon being named executive editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Feb 26, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR124 (BR1871) - D. Givens Recognize the Commonwealth Policy Development Coalition. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 01, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR125 (BR1881) - M. McGarvey Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Walter Michael Bailey. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 01, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR126 (BR1875) - M. McGarvey, P. Wheeler Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Corey Tomas Fannin. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 01, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR127 (BR1876) - M. McGarvey Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Gladys Lowenthal Bass. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 01, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR128 (BR1879) - M. McGarvey Honor John Walczak upon his retirement as Louisville Zoo Director. Mar 01, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 02, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR129 (BR1892) - R. Alvarado Declare September 27, 2021, as Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 03, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSCR130 (BR1862) - A. Southworth Express the intent of the Kentucky General Assembly to withdraw from compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and urge the Kentucky congressional delegation to seek to repeal or amend the Act should it be applied in any way to infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of Kentuckians; express the Kentucky General Assembly's intent to oppose any proposed congressional legislation granting the federal government the power to usurp Kentucky's abiltiy to determine the standards of its driver's license and ID cards. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)SR131 (BR1899) - T. Buford Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Robert Lee "Bobby" Sallee. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 03, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR132 (BR1854) - P. Wheeler, M. McGarvey Honor Chris Evensen upon the successful completely of his term as President of the Kentucky Workers' Association. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 03, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR133 (BR1900) - T. Buford, R. Girdler Honor Dr. Ephraim McDowell and recommend that the statue of Dr. McDowell on display in the National Statuary Hall remain there. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 03, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR134 (BR1897) - M. McGarvey, J. Adams, R. Alvarado, K. Berg, T. Buford, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Castlen, C. Embry Jr., R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Higdon, P. Hornback, J. Howell, A. Kerr, C. McDaniel, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, D. Parrett, J. Schickel, W. Schroder, A. Southworth, R. Stivers, B. Storm, D. Thayer, R. Thomas, J. Turner, R. Webb, S. West, W. Westerfield, P. Wheeler, M. Wilson, M. Wise, D. Yates Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Katherine Sue Scott. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 03, 2021 - to Senate Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteSR135 (BR1896) - M. McGarvey Declare March 2, 2021 to be Live United Day in Kentucky. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; adopted by voice voteSCR136 (BR1895) - J. Howell Create the County Clerk Office Modernization Task Force to discuss issues regarding the implementation of electronic recording, fees or functions of the county clerk in the recording of documents, closure of county clerk offices due to an emergency, and related issues; report by December 1, 2021. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)SR137 (BR1908) - S. Meredith Adjourn in honor and loving memory of George Edward "Gee" Monarch III. Mar 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR138 (BR1907) - D. Yates Honor the Jefferson Community and Technical College Academic Team upon winning the 2021 Community College Championship Tournament. Mar 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR139 (BR1903) - S. West Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Randall Allen Fisher. Mar 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 04, 2021 - to Senate Floor; adopted by voice voteSR140 (BR1905) - J. Adams Recognize March as Irish American Heritage Month for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mar 03, 2021 - introduced in Senate Mar 04, 2021 - to Senate FloorSR141 (BR1902) - R. Alvarado Declare April 2021 Oral Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR142 (BR1911) - T. Buford Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Elaine Penn. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR143 (BR1913) - D. Yates Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Madelynn Noel Troutt. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in Senate; adopted by voice voteSR144 (BR1891) - S. West Support the City of Maysville in its effort to become the first Green Dot City in the nation. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR145 (BR508) - J. Carpenter Confirm the reappointment of G. Alan Long to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents for a term ending June 30, 2026. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR146 (BR1506) - A. Southworth, D. Givens Recognize November as College Application Month. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in SenateSR147 (BR1505) - A. Southworth, D. Givens Recognize October as Financial Aid Awareness Month. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in SenateHouse BillsHB1 (BR954) - B. Rowland, D. Osborne, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Decker, J. Dixon, J. DuPlessis, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, M. Hart, R. Heath, R. Huff, T. Huff, K. King, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, S. McPherson, D. Meade , M. Meredith, S. Miles, J. Miller, K. Moser, J. Nemes, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, W. Thomas, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to reopening the economy in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in response to the state of emergency declared by the Governor of Kentucky beginning in March 2020 and continuing throughout the year of 2021 and declaring an emergency. Provide relief to businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 state of emergency; provide guidelines for opening of businesses and schools; suspend interest on unpaid unemployment insurance contributions and provide guidelines for noncustodial parental visitation during the COVID-19 state of emergency; provide guidelines for visitation at long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 state of emergency; retroactive to March 6, 2020; EMERGENCY.HB1 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions except make technical changes; amend to include school districts in addition to schools and local governments to the entities impacted; and reference long-term care facilities as defined in KRS 216A.010; EMERGENCY.HFA1(B. Rowland) - Amend to make technical changes; to expand potential care visitors; to allow a plan to be prepared by a local or state agency; to delete requirement plan be submitted to health department; to delete retroactivity provision; to provide that allowing visitors is discretionary with the facility; EMERGENCY.HFA2(A. Hatton) - Amend HB1/HCS 1 to remove the provision that would require essential personal care visitors to waive liability claims against a residential long term care facilities they enter for exposure to viruses and other diseases.HFA3(B. Rowland) - Amend to remove references to churches and religious institutions in (1) of Section 1; EMERGENCY.SCS1 - Retain original provisions, except make technical changes; provide that business opening plans shall meet or exceed the least restrictive of those issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the executive branch; EMERGENCY.SFA1(J. Schickel) - Allows any business, for-profit or not-for-profit organizations, local governments, schools, and school districts to remain open in person as long as they obtain and follow an operating plan.SFA2(J. Higdon) - Amend to specify application to in-person operations and sevices and to indicate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention applicable as of January 1, 2021 apply to (1).SFA3(A. Southworth) - Amend to make technical changes; remove requirement that plans meet or exceed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to provide that entities may remain open and fully operational for in-person services so long as it adopts an operating plan; EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to State Government (H); taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H); posted in committee Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 07, 2021 - floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 70-25 with Committee Substitute (1) and floor amendments (1) and (3); received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Saturday, January 9, 2021; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed Jan 09, 2021 - taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to State & Local Government (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Saturday, January 9, 2021; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) withdrawn; passed 28-7 with Committee Substitute (1); received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for Concurrence or Nonconcurrence; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1); passed 74-21; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Jan 19, 2021 - Vetoed Feb 02, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration of Governor's veto.; veto overridden; bill passed 72-22; received in Senate; to Rules (S); taken from Rules; posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto; veto overridden; Bill passed 29-8; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 3)HB2 (BR864) - J. Fischer, L. Bechler, S. Baker, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, J. Decker, J. DuPlessis, D. Elliott, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, R. Huff, T. Huff, M. Imes, K. King, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, C. McCoy, S. McPherson, D. Meade , S. Miles, K. Moser, D. Osborne, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, B. Rowland, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to medical procedures and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 15.241 to allow the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief as well as civil and criminal penalties to prevent, penalize, and remedy violations of KRS Chapter 216B relating to abortion facilities, violations of KRS 311.710 to 311.830 relating to abortions, and violations of emergency management orders relating to elective medical procedures issued under KRS Chapter 39A; specify that nothing in this section shall limit or preclude the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from seeking similar relief; create a noncodified section to prohibit an abortion facility from deeming an abortion to be an emergent or urgent medical procedure and to prohibit a physician from deeming an abortion to be performed in an abortion facility to be an emergent or urgent medical procedure during the state of emergency declared in response to COVID-19; EMERGENCY. Dec 03, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Judiciary (H); taken from Judiciary (H); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (H); posting waived Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021 Jan 07, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 75-18; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Judiciary (S); taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Saturday, January 9, 2021 Jan 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 30-5; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Jan 19, 2021 - Vetoed Feb 02, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration of Governor's veto.; veto overridden; bill passed 73-20; received in Senate; to Rules (S); taken from Rules; posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto; veto overridden; Bill passed 32-5; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 4)HB3 (BR248) - C. Massey, D. Bentley, D. Elliott, D. Fister, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, R. Heath, D. Lewis, C. McCoy, D. Meade , S. Miles, K. Moser, D. Osborne, B. Reed, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to civil actions and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 452 to establish the venue for constitutional challenges to statutes, executive orders, regulations, and other cabinet or department orders; establish procedures for selecting a panel of three Circuit Judges to hear challenges; establish three districts from which panel judges can be selected; amend various sections to conform; EMERGENCY.HB3 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 452 to establish that challenges to the constitutionality of a state statute, executive order, administrative regulation, or cabinet order shall be filed in the office of the Circuit Court clerk in the county of the plaintiff's residence; non-residents of Kentucky shall file in Franklin Circuit Court; require notification to the Attorney General; EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Judiciary (H); taken from Judiciary (H); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (H); posting waived Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021 Jan 07, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 69-24; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Judiciary (S); taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (S); 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Jan 12, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) Jan 13, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 28-6 with Committee Substitute (1); received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for concurrence or non-concurrence; House concurred in Senate Committee Subsitute; passed 72-20; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Jan 20, 2021 - Vetoed Feb 02, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration of Governor's veto.; veto overridden; bill passed 71-23; received in Senate; to Rules (S); taken from Rules; posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto; veto overridden; Bill passed 30-7; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch 2)HB4 (BR1116)/LM - D. Osborne, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, K. King, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, D. Meade , S. Miles, J. Miller, K. Moser, J. Nemes, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 36, 42, and 55 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Sections 36 and 42 of the Kentucky Constitution to eliminate the existing dates by which the General Assembly must adjourn in any regular session; provide that the General Assembly may extend the length of its legislative sessions by 10 days upon the vote of 3/5 of the membership of each House, with no session to extend beyond December 31.HB4 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Propose to amend Sections 36, 42, and 55 of the Kentucky Constitution to eliminate the existing dates by which the General Assembly must adjourn in any regular session; provide that the General Assembly may extend the length of its legislative sessions by 10 days upon the vote of 3/5 of the membership of each House, with no session to extend beyond December 31; provide all acts passed by the General Assembly shall become law ninety days after passage and approval or as otherwise provided in the Constitution.HCA1 - Make title amendment.SCS1/LM - Propose to repeal existing Sections 36, 42, and 55 of the Kentucky Constitution to eliminate the existing dates by which the General Assembly must adjourn in any regular session; propose new sections of the Kentucky Constitution to establish that no regular session of the General Assembly shall extend beyond 30 legislative days in odd-numbered years or 60 legislative days in even-numbered years; establish that the General Assembly may be convened upon a Joint Proclamation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House for no more than 12 legislative days annually; establish that no Act of the General Assembly shall become law until July 1 of the year passed, or 90 days after passage, or as otherwise provided by the Kentucky Constitution; provide ballot language; and submit to voters for ratification or rejection.SCA1(R. Mills) - Make title amendment.SFA1(D. Givens) - Retain original provisions; and specify in cases of emergency a bill becomes law when signed by the Governor or when it otherwise becomes law under Section 88 of the Kentucky Consitituion. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H); taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H); 1st reading; returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H); posted in committee Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021 Jan 07, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 77-16 with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title); received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 31-4 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1), and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 02, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, senate floor amendment (1), and senate committee amendment (1-title)HB5 (BR1084) - M. Meredith, D. Osborne, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, R. Bridges, D. Fister, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, T. Huff, A. Koenig, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, D. Meade , S. Miles, J. Miller, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to reorganizations and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 12.028 to remove the provisions related to temporary reorganizations; repeal KRS 12.027, which requires temporary reorganizations to be set forth by executive order; EMERGENCY Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to State Government (H); taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H); posted in committee Jan 06, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 7, 2021 Jan 07, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 73-22; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Saturday, January 9, 2021 Jan 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 29-7; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Jan 19, 2021 - Vetoed Feb 02, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration of Governor's veto.; veto overridden; bill passed 71-23; received in Senate; to Rules (S); taken from Rules; posted for consideration of Governor's veto; veto overridden; Bill passed 30-7; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 5)HB6 (BR1109) - L. Bechler, D. Osborne, A. Bowling, R. Bridges, J. Dixon, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, R. Huff, K. King, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, D. Meade , S. Miles, K. Moser, J. Nemes, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, T. Smith, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to legislative oversight and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 6.900 to define "person"; amend KRS 6.905 to change the name of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee; require the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to appoint a co-chair and vice chairs from their respective bodies and make provisions for appointment of a subcommittee; amend KRS 6.910 to set forth the purpose of the committee; provide that information and working papers of the committee are exempt from open records; allow the committee to study a matter without regard to jurisdiction of another statutory or standing committee; and provide for issuance of subpoenas; amend KRS 6.930 to allow the committee to report any matter under its study to law enforcement, the Auditor of Public Accounts, or any other state official having jurisdiction over the matter under investigation and require a report; create a new section of KRS 6.900 to 6.935 to establish a penalty not to exceed $100 per day and a maximum of $1,000 for any person who fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the committee; amend KRS 12.028 and KRS 620.055 to conform; EMERGENCY.HB6 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; change the minority party representation on any subcommittee appointed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House from one-third of the subcommittee to proportionate to the minority representation in each chamber.HFA1(D. Graham) - Remove the provision that information and working papers of the committee are exempt from open records.SCS1 - Retain original provisions; change the definition of person; require the Circuit Court to render final judgment within 45 days from the date when a petition is filed by the committee or from the date of the commencement of any action or motion by any witness seeking to quash or resist compliance with a subpoena issued by the committee. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 06, 2021 - to State Government (H); taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H) Jan 07, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 2nd reading; returned to State Government (H); posted in committee Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 11, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated; passed 72-23 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Jan 13, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 28-6 with Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1); passed 72-23; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Feb 26, 2021 - enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to GovernorHB7 (BR435) - A. Bowling, J. Branscum, J. Bray, J. Dixon, D. Elliott, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, C. Fugate, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, C. Massey, S. Miles, K. Moser, M. Prunty, B. Reed, B. Rowland, S. Rudy, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to establish the Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities; establish membership and duties of the council; allow for the promulgation of administrative regulations.HB7 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; expand the membership of the Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities.HFA1(A. Bowling) - Expand the membership of the Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities by two additional members.SCS1 - Retain original provisions; expand the membership of the Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities to include a representative from the Kentucky Association of Regional Programs. Dec 03, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Local Government (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-1 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1); received in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee SubstituteHB8 (BR424)/AA - J. DuPlessis, S. Heavrin, C. Massey, S. Sheldon, J. Tipton AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System's employers, declaring an emergency, and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 61.565 to change the Kentucky Employees Retirement System's (KERS) nonhazardous actuarially accrued liability contribution (unfunded liability payment) that is payable by employers on or after July 1, 2021, from a value that is paid as a percent of pay on each employee to a set dollar amount; provide that the set dollar amount shall be allocated to each individual employer based upon the employer's percent share of the liability as of the June 30, 2019, actuarial valuation and shall be paid by employers in equal installments monthly; provide criteria for when adjustments to the dollar value and percent share may occur; provide that a single amount shall be determined for state agencies in the legislative, executive, and judicial branch who participate in KERS; provide that a KERS employer may charge the cost as a percent of pay for purposes of collecting contributions but shall be responsible to provide the full set dollar amount owed; provide that if a KERS employer merges, splits, separates, or establishes a new agency, the systems shall have full authority to allocate the costs to any employer or entity that results from the split, separation, or establishment of a new agency; amend KRS 61.510 to modify the definition of “level percentage of payroll amortization method” to conform to the amendments in KRS 61.565; amend KRS 212.792 to specify the allocation of retirement costs as provided by the bill in the event an independent health district ceases to exist or has a county to withdraw from the district; provide that the Kentucky Retirement Systems shall amend the actuarial valuation in accordance with the amendments to KRS 61.565 in this Act and provide updated employer contributions to the Governor and General Assembly; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.HB8 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/AA - Retain original provisions except to further amend KRS 61.565 and replace amendments to KRS 212.792 with a new section of KRS Chapter 212 to specify how Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) retirement costs are allocated if a district health department ceased to operate or has a county or counties withdraw from the district; provide that the allocation of KERS costs shall be based upon the withdrawing county's proportion of taxable property in the district health department; require the Dept. for Public Health to provide certification of taxable property to the retirement system; provide that the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) may allocate costs for any district health department who ceases to operate prior to the effective date of the Act. APPROPRIATION. EMERGENCY.SCS1/AA/FN - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 61.565 to establish an appeals process beginning July 1, 2021, with a final determination by December 31, 2021, regarding the assignment of liabilities to each Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) employer and any potential errors in assignment based upon the last participating employer or university employees who are providing services to the state through a contract between the university and the state; amend KRS 61.522 to provide that the discount rate for universities who voluntary cease participating in KERS with the soft freeze option and pay by lump-sum shall be 5.25%; amend KRS 61.675 to provide that if a KERS nonhazardous employer is delinquent for 90 days or more in making the required employer contributions on or after July 1, 2021, the systems: shall not allow future service credit accruals by the employer's employees until such time payments are up to date; may file action in Franklin Circuit Court to collect delinquent employer contributions; and shall notify the Finance & Administration Cabinet who may choose to withhold state appropriations to the employer until such time the contributions are made; create a new section of KRS 61.510 to 61.705 to: require certain quasi-governmental employers participating KERS to report the use of contracted or leased employees to the system and to require the system to report the compiled data annually to the state budget director and the Legislative Research Commission; provide system with authority to audit an employer to verify the use of contracted/leased employees; provide intent language that provides future appropriations to help subsidize retirement costs for these employers based upon process of bringing contracted/leased employees back into KERS; specify factors that may result in loss of subsidy; make technical and clarifying corrections.APPROPRIATION. EMERGENCY.SFA1(W. Westerfield) - Amend to provide that if quasi-state government agencies in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) receive a state subsidy to help pay retirement costs in FY 2021-2022, and the subsidy decreases in future fiscal years, their actuarially accrued liability contribution shall be reduced on a dollar for dollar basis and any resulting reduction shall be paid by the executive branch. APPROPRIATION. EMERGENCY.SFA2(W. Westerfield) - Amend KRS 61.565 to provide that community mental health centers may appeal retirement costs assigned to them in the bill for situations where the centers have hired employees to provide services to the executive branch via a contract with the executive branch or are contracted to provide services at facilities previously operated by the executive branch. APPROPRIATION. EMERGENCY.SFA3(C. McDaniel) - Amend KRS 61.565 relative to the appeals process for assigning liabilities to employers: provide that all employers, not just universities, may appeal retirement costs assigned to them in the bill for situations where the employers have hired employees to provide services to the executive branch via a contract with the executive branch or are contracted to provide services at facilities previously operated by the executive branch; provide that costs that shall be paid by the executive branch for these contracted employees shall begin July 1, 2022; require reporting to the Public Pension Oversight Board on the appeals process results; amend new section of KRS Chapter 61 (Section 7) regarding reporting and potential subsidies to certain quasi-state employers in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) to adjust list of agencies who are exempt from potential subsidies to help pay retirement costs; provide that subsidies shall be offset by changes occurring in the appeal process in KRS 61.565; make technical amendments; EMERGENCY; APPROPRIATION. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 88-0 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute HB9 (BR277)/AA/LM - R. Webber, M. Meredith, D. Fister, P. Pratt, B. Reed, S. Rudy AN ACT relating to retirement and declaring an emergency. Create separate retirement benefit, disability benefit, retiree health benefit, and other benefit statutes for the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) apart from the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) as provided in intent language of HB 484 during the 2020 Regular Session; amend KRS 16.505 and 61.510 to amend definition of "retirement office," make conforming amendments, and remove language that was voided due to a court ruling; amend KRS 78.635 to include changes from SB 249 from the 2020 Regular Session regarding amortization of unfunded liabilities that were not included in HB 484; amend KRS 61.645 and 78.782 to provide that appointments by the Governor to the KRS or CERS board shall be made at least 30 days prior to the seat becoming vacant and to provide that each board may request that specific items be included in overall KPPA adm. budget; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 61.5955 to remove language that was voided due to a court ruling and restore prior statute language and to conform to a recent private letter ruling from the federal government regarding this section; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 61.552 regarding service purchase statute to clean up provisions and to add service purchase provisions from other statutes that are being repealed in the bill; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 61.702 to separate CERS from KRS retiree health benefit provisions that are now included in a new section of the bill and to clean up provisions; amend KRS 16.642, 61.650, 61.701, and 78.790 to allow KRS and CERS to use the existing registration of assets in order to avoid additional expenses and make conforming and technical amendments; amend KRS 61.505 that creates the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) to allow the KPPA to file adm. regulations, allow the KPPA to hire a chief investment officer and deputy chief investment officer outside of the KRS Chapter 18A requirements, and require the KPPA to submit a budget for approval during the biennial budgeting process; amend numerous statutes to make technical, clarifying, and conforming amendments and to remove language voided due to a court ruling; repeal KRS 61.5956 since the statute was voided due to a court ruling; repeal KRS 61.555 and 61.5525 since these provisions are now included in KRS 61.552 in the bill; specify that no provision of this Act shall increase or decrease benefits; specify that no provision of this Act shall limit the General Assembly’s authority held prior to the Act; provide that the CERS board created by HB 484 may meet but not take action prior to April 1, 2021; provide that current KRS Executive Director shall serve as the KPPA Executive Director until a permanent replacement is determined; EMERGENCY.HB9 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(S. Rudy) - Retain original provisions except to: provide that the chief executive officer of the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) board and the chief executive officer of the County Employees Retirement System (CERS) board may call a special meeting of their respective board rather than the executive director of the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA); provide that an additional function of the KPPA is to provide contract management for administrative services; and to make technical and conforming amendments. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB10 (BR71)/LM - S. Sheldon, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, A. Bowling, J. Decker, D. Elliott, D. Fister, K. Fleming, R. Goforth, R. Heath, K. King, A. Koenig, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, S. McPherson, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, B. Rowland, T. Smith, W. Thomas, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the limitation of liability during the COVID-19 pandemic and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define "person"; to provide a defense to civil liability to a person who acts in good faith while operating a business during a state of emergency for ordinary negligence for a personal injury resulting from alleged or actual exposure to COVID-19 provided the person acts as an ordinary, reasonable, and prudent person would act under similar circumstances; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to provide that a public school official's decision to open or close a school is discretionary for purposes of determining qualified immunity; apply section retroactively; EMERGENCY.HB10 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Retain the original provisions except for technical changes to the definition of "person" to add "charity or nonprofit organization"; change "Kentucky Department of Public Health" to the "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention"; remove the definition of "retail business"; make the rebuttable presumption applicable to "any person, as defined in subsection 1"; change "injury" to "exposure"; and clarify Section 2 so that executive order relates to school closure; EMERGENCYHCA1(M. Cantrell) - Amend HB10/PHS 1 to include a provision that maintains employees' rights to access benefits under KRS Chapter 342. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Judiciary (H); taken from Judiciary (H); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (H) Jan 07, 2021 - taken from Judiciary (H); 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Jan 08, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1); taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading; returned to the Orders of the Day Jan 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 75-21 with Committee Substitute (1); received in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Committee on Committees (S); to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB11 (BR57) - P. Minter, T. Bojanowski, T. Burch, M. Cantrell, J. Donohue, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, M. Marzian, S. McPherson, J. Raymond, S. Riley, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, A. Tackett Laferty, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to consumer protections in health insurance. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; establish health-status eligibility rules for health benefit plans in any market; prohibit requiring a greater premium or contribution, or different benefits coverage, on the basis of any health status-related factor; prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions; require coverage for essential health benefits; prohibit insurers from establishing lifetime or annual limits on essential health benefits; prohibit adjustment of premium or contribution amounts for group health plans on the basis of genetic information; require the commissioner of insurance to define essential health benefits; establish when the section controls; establish opt-in for health plans not otherwise required to comply with requirements of section; establish when section becomes effective; establish that section applies to health benefit plans and health plan opt-ins on or after the effective date; amend KRS 304.17A-096, 304.17A-097, 304.17A-200, 304.17A-220, 304.17A-230, 304.17A-250, 304.17A-430, 304.17B-015, 304.17B-019, 304.18-114, and 304.18-120 to conform; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with Section 1 of the Act. Jun 02, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB12 (BR68) - P. Minter, P. Stevenson, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, K. Flood, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, M. Meredith, C. Miller, R. Palumbo, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, W. Thomas, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to Women Veterans' Day. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate June 12 as Women Veterans' Day in the Commonwealth. Jun 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB13 (BR66) - L. Bechler AN ACT relating to emergencies. Amend KRS 39A.090 to limit the governor's emergency orders to 28 days unless approved by the General Assembly; limit the local chief executive's emergency orders to 28 days unless approved by the local government legislative body. Jun 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB14 (BR153)/LM - M. Koch, DJ Johnson, S. Baker, K. Banta, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, J. Dixon, D. Fister, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, A. Gentry, J. Gooch Jr., D. Hale, M. Hart, A. Hatton, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, C. Massey, B. McCool, C. McCoy, M. Meredith, S. Miles, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, P. Stevenson, A. Tackett Laferty, N. Tate, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, B. Wesley, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to property taxes for veteran service organizations. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 132 to exempt veteran service organizations from ad valorem taxation if over 50 percent of the organization's annual net income is expended on behalf of veterans and other charitable causes; amend KRS 132.010 to define "veteran service organization"; apply to property assessed on or after January 1, 2022.HB14 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN/LM - Create a new section in KRS Chapter 132 to exempt veteran service organizations from ad valorem taxation if over 50 percent of the organization's annual net income is expended on behalf of veterans and other charitable causes; prohibit the exemption from applying to real property which is owned by the veteran service organization and occupied by another entity or person for compensation; amend KRS 132.010 to define "veteran service organization"; apply to property assessed on or after January 1, 2022. Jun 30, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committeeHB15 (BR130) - S. Maddox, S. Baker, J. Decker, J. Fischer, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Huff, T. Huff, K. King, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, M. Lockett, B. McCool, F. Rabourn, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT relating to emergencies and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to define "emergency order", set parameters for the issuance of an emergency order, and provide for legal action to enforce the parameters; amend Section 39A.090 to apply the emergency order definition to executive orders issued under KRS Chapters 39A to 39F; amend KRS 39A.100 to require that emergency orders issued by the Governor contain an expiration date not greater than 14 days, with extension only as provided by the General Assembly, require that emergency orders issued by a chief executive of a local government contain an expiration date of not greater than 14 days with extension only as provided by the legislative body of the local government, move associated election deadlines if the date of the election is moved, prohibit the suspension of any laws, and specify that no governmental entity may prohibit or severely limit in-person worship; amend KRS 194A.025 to specify that the Secretary for Heath and Family Services may not take any action contrary to the specific limitations on actions by the cabinet in the event of infectious or contagious diseases; amend KRS 214.020 to limit actions taken by the Cabinet for Heath and Family Services in the event of infectious or contagious disease to 21 days unless extended or changed by the General Assembly, and prohibit similar or related actions taken to extend the time limitation; name the Act the "Ensuring Basic Checks and Balances and Basic Liberties During Emergencies Act; EMERGENCY. Jul 07, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB16 (BR86) - K. Banta, K. Bratcher, D. Lewis, C. Massey, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services to request approval of a Medicaid state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that exempts individuals who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer from meeting spend-down requirements in order to be eligible for Medicaid services within 30 days of the effective date of this Act. Jul 08, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB17 (BR70) - J. Tipton, K. Banta, J. Blanton, D. Fister, D. Hale, D. Lewis, S. Lewis AN ACT relating to state employee compensation. Amend KRS 18A.355 to provide for an annual cost of living adjustment for state employees with the cost of living adjustment being the average of the consumer price index for the two calendar years prior to the biennium and not less than zero; amend KRS 18A.110 and 48.130 to conform; EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. Jul 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB18 (BR73) - J. Gooch Jr.Jan 06-WITHDRAWNHB19 (BR99) - L. Willner, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, G. Brown Jr., T. Burch, M. Cantrell, J. Donohue, K. Fleming, K. Flood, A. Gentry, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, M. Marzian, C. Massey, C. Miller, P. Minter, J. Nemes, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, K. Timoney, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to youth mental health protection and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 define sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts, mental health professional, and public funds; to prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts with a person under eighteen (18) years of age or a person who is eighteen (18) years or older who is an adult as defined in KRS 209.020 or a ward as defined in KRS 387.510; require violations to be subject to board discipline; prohibit public funds from being used for sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health to develop, produce, and disseminate educational materials regarding sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; permit the cabinet to contract for the educational materials; add the short title "Mental Health Protection Act"; EMERGENCY. Aug 25, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB20 (BR47) - S. SheldonJan 06-WITHDRAWNHB21 (BR22)/LM - A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., T. Burch, J. Donohue, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to public protection. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 455 to require peace officers to give notice before entering premises to execute a search warrant; require officers to activate body-worn cameras when serving a warrant; create processes for enforcement; allow disciplinary actions for non compliance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require officers to activate body-worn cameras when engaged in law enforcement activity; establish rebuttable presumptions in investigative or legal proceedings regarding unrecorded conduct or statements; amend KRS 61.168 to provide for release of recordings in specific circumstances and allow waiver of privacy concerns; amend KRS 344.450 to expand scope of permissible suits against state and local governments and limit defenses; amend KRS 15.420 to define "deadly incident"; amend KRS 154.440 to require law enforcement agencies to create policies requiring mandatory drug and alcohol testing for officers involved in a deadly incident; amend various sections to conform; provide that Sections 1 to 8 shall be known as "Breonna's Law". Aug 13, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committeeHB22 (BR359) - J. Raymond, N. Kulkarni, A. Scott, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to campaign finance. Amend KRS 121.175 to define and include "personal use services," including childcare and elder care, as an allowable campaign expenditure. Oct 28, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB23 (BR157) - B. Wheatley, K. Banta, M. Cantrell, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, L. Willner AN ACT relating to election districts and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 5 to establish the Advisory Redistricting Commission, which shall be composed of members appointed by the General Assembly and members of the public at large; define terms; establish commissioner pay, conditions, powers, and duties; provide that commissioners' terms correlate with obligations of each census cycle; establish the conditions, powers, and duties of the commission; require the commission to draft redistricting plans for legislative and congressional districts, with parameters prescribed; establish standards to be followed by the commission for commissioners who develop plans; require the commission to submit its redistricting plans to the Legislative Research Commission; require the General Assembly to consider the commission's plans; allow the General Assembly to enact or reject the plans of the commission by a date certain or to return to the commission for adjustment; provide that if the General Assembly does not enact the plans, the plans shall be returned to the commission, which may incorporate changes requested by the General Assembly, but shall not be required to incorporate changes; require the commission to submit to the General Assembly new redistricting plans for enactment at a date certain; allow General Assembly to enact its own redistricting plans after a date certain; provide for penalties and fine upon conviction of persons attempting to influence, or commissioners accepting influence, per the duties of the commission; include severability clause and delay clause; amend KRS 5.005 to remove the Secretary of State being named as a defendant in any action challenging the constitutionality of any legislative district and replace with the Advisory Redistricting Commission being named the defendant; provide that the Act may be cited as the "Fair Maps Act." Aug 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB24 (BR140)/LM - B. McCool, D. Bentley, M. Cantrell, P. Flannery, A. Gentry, D. Hale, D. Lewis, M. Prunty, S. Santoro, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to welding safety. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects requiring structural steel welding such as certification of welders and certified inspectors; provide definitions; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Aug 20, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)HB25 (BR236) - K. Timoney, K. Moser, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, J. Decker, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, A. Koenig, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, C. Massey, J. Miller, P. Minter, J. Nemes, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, J. Raymond, J. Tipton, R. White AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship. 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. Aug 25, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-2 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (S)HB26 (BR243) - W. Thomas, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, M. Cantrell, J. Decker, J. Dixon, J. DuPlessis, K. Fleming, K. Flood, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kulkarni, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, C. Massey, B. McCool, S. McPherson, C. Miller, P. Minter, K. Moser, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, S. Sheldon, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, N. Tate, K. Timoney, R. Webber, B. Wesley, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, R. White, L. Willner AN ACT relating to interpersonal violence. Amend KRS 403.720 to include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct in the definition of "domestic violence and abuse"; amend KRS 403.740 to allow a judge to award possession of a shared domestic animal to the petitioner; amend KRS 456.010 to include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct in the definition of "dating violence and abuse"; amend KRS 456.060 to allow a judge to award possession of a shared domestic animal to the petitioner. Aug 26, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB27 (BR77) - A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to implicit bias in perinatal care. Amend KRS 211.680 to expand the scope of the legislative intent and findings; create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; require licensed health facilities under KRS Chapter 216B to provide each patient with written information regarding the patient's rights and implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; require the Department for Public Health to track data on maternal death and severe morbidity. Aug 26, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB28 (BR283) - J. Donohue, J. Jenkins, C. Miller AN ACT relating to bus operation safety. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Department of Education to develop, in cooperation with the Transportation Cabinet, a risk reduction program for school bus operators; outline requirements of the program; outline school district implementation requirements; require reporting of assaults; specify that the provisions also apply to public charter schools; require the Department of Education to promulgate administrative regulations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to require the Transportation Cabinet to develop a risk reduction program for commercial bus operators; outline requirements; outline implementation requirements; require reporting of assaults; amend KRS 281.990 to establish an initial penalty of $5,000 for failure to implement the program required; if program is not implemented 14 days after the initial penalty is assessed, an additional fee of $250 per day shall be assessed until implementation. Aug 27, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB29 (BR231)/LM - K. Banta, M. Prunty AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent Senators from serving more than four terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, and to prevent members of the House of Representatives from serving more than six terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, beginning with those elected in November 2024; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Aug 27, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB30 (BR187) - M. Dossett AN ACT relating to landlords and tenants. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383.200 to 383.285 to allow a landlord, or agent of a landlord to file and practice a forcible detainer action. Nov 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB31 (BR48) - D. Elliott AN ACT relating to production of vital medical supplies. Amend KRS 154.32-010 to further define manufacturer as a producer of personal protective equipment, and define vital medications and personal protective equipment; amend KRS 154.32-020 to declare a purpose of the subchapter is to provide an economic stimulus to bolster in-state production of vital medications and personal protective equipment and allow facilities that produce vital medications and personal protective equipment to qualify for tax incentives under the subchapter; amend KRS 154.32-060 to allow for facilities that are rehabilitated or replaced in order to produce vital medications and personal protective equipment to be eligible for tax benefits under the subchapter; amend KRS 154.34-010 to include a facility that reinvests in the production of vital medications and personal protective equipment to be eligible for benefits under the subchapter and define personal protective equipment; amend KRS 154.35-010 to define vital medications and personal protective equipment; amend KRS 154.35-050 to direct the University of Louisville research centers to identify facilities and businesses capable of producing vital medications and personal protective equipment, and work with health departments to assess the needs of medical facilities and communities. Oct 22, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB32 (BR317)/LM - C. Stevenson, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to earned paid sick leave. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers to provide earned paid sick leave to employees; provide that employees earn paid sick leave upon the date of hire and can use the leave after being employed for 90 days; set forth allowable uses of earned paid sick time; designate how notice of need to use sick time is provided by employees; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalty for employers that fail to follow paid sick leave requirements. Sep 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB33 (BR318)/LM - J. Raymond, M. Cantrell, K. Flood, A. Gentry, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, R. Roberts, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to employment provisions for employees on parental leave. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers with 50 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for an employee who has been employed for at least one year; allow an employee to waive the paid parental leave; provide for the promulgation of administrative regulations. Sep 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB34 (BR314)/LM - J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, C. Miller, P. Minter, J. Raymond, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to wages. Amend KRS 337.010 to increase the applicable threshold of employees of retail stores and service industries from $95,000 to $500,000 average annual gross volume of sales for the employer; amend KRS 337.275 to raise the state minimum wage to $8.20 per hour on July 1, 2021, $9.15 per hour on July 1, 2022, $10.10 per hour on July 1, 2023, $11 per hour on July 1, 2024, $12.05 per hour on July 1, 2025, $13.10 per hour on July 1, 2026, $13.95 per hour on July 1, 2027, and $15 per hour on July 1, 2028; raise the state minimum wage for tipped employees to $2.13 per hour on the effective date of the Act, $3.05 per hour on July 1, 2022, $3.95 per hour on July 1, 2023, and $4.90 per hour on July 1, 2024; include anti-preemption language permitting local governments to establish minimum wage ordinances in excess of the state minimum wage. Sep 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB35 (BR316) - R. Roberts, J. Jenkins, J. Raymond, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to wages for employment. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to make it a discriminatory employment action if an employer asks questions about previous salary or wages, relies on previous salary when setting a new salary, or refuses to hire if an applicant does not provide previous salary, except to allow a request for information voluntarily provided in response to an offer of employment; allow previous salary to be considered when required by law, when discovered while looking at other nonsalary information, and for public employee positions; require notice to be posted for employees; amend KRS 337.990 to assess a civil penalty for a violation. Sep 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB36 (BR301) - S. Maddox, M. Hart, S. Baker, L. Bechler, K. Bratcher, J. Calloway, J. Decker, J. Fischer, R. Goforth, T. Huff, M. Lockett, B. McCool, J. Nemes, F. Rabourn, S. Santoro, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, W. Thomas, R. White AN ACT relating to ensuring basic liberties regarding immunizations and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 214.036 to prohibit required immunization of any person by any state agency or instrumentality; create the short title "Ensuring Bodily Autonomy and Informed Consent Act"; EMERGENCY. Sep 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB37 (BR241)/FN - W. Thomas, K. Banta, C. Freeland, D. Hale, K. King, D. Lewis, C. Massey, M. Prunty, N. Tate AN ACT relating to an exemption of income taxation for military pensions. Amend KRS 141.019 to exclude United States military retirees' pension income from income taxation for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2025; require reporting by the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 131.190 to conform. Sep 15, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committeeHB38 (BR245) - W. Thomas, L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, G. Brown Jr., K. Flood, A. Gentry, D. Graham, R. Huff, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, M. Marzian, K. Moser, R. Palumbo, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 319 to enact and enter into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; allow a psychologist to hold one or more compact state licenses at a time; recognize the right of a psychologist licensed in the compact to practice telepsychology in other compact states where the psychologist is not licensed; establish conditions under which a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state can practice telepsychology; establish the conditions under which a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state may be granted a temporary authorization to practice; authorize a home state to take adverse action against a psychologist's license issued by the home state; allow a receiving state to take adverse action on a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology within that receiving state; authorize a compact state's ability to issue subpoenas for hearings and investigation as well as cease and desist and injunctive relief orders to revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology and temporary authorization to practice; establish the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission; require the commission to provide for and maintain a Coordinated Licensure Information System (Coordinated Database) and reporting system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on psychologists participating in the compact; provide immunity for members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the commission who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; authorize the commission to establish rulemaking procedures; authorize the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to enforce the provisions of the compact; affirm that rules promulgated will have standing as statutory law; require provisions of the compact to become effective on the date the compact is enacted into law in the seventh compact state.HB38 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions, except require the privilege to practice psychology in any member state by a licensee to be suspended if he or she changes residences from a member state to a state that is not a part of the compact; allow a member state to recover the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from adverse action taken against a psychologist; require the administrator of the data system to notify any remote states the licensee has the privilege to practice; prohibit the commission from changing laws that define the practice of psychology of a member state; if not a closed meeting, require all minutes, documents, and recordings of meetings to be made available to members of the public upon request at the requestor's expense; and give the board 60 days to review a rule adopted by the commission for the purpose of filing the rule as an emergency administrative regulation. Sep 15, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB39 (BR244) - W. Thomas AN ACT relating to audiology and speech-language pathology. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 334A.010 to enact and enter into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; establish definitions; recognize a multistate licensure privilege to practice for audiologists and speech-language pathologists; recognize a multistate licensure privilege for audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice audiology and speech-language pathology via telehealth; establish provisions for active duty military personnel and their spouses; authorize a remote state to take adverse action against an audiologist or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice within that member state; authorize a home state to take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license issued by the home state; create the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission; provide immunity for party states, officers, employees, or representatives of the Commission who act in accordance with the compact; require the Commission to create a database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states; establish procedures for rulemaking; authorize the Commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states; require provisions of the compact to become effective the day it is enacted into law once a state enters the Compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance. Sep 15, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB40 (BR312) - J. Donohue, J. Jenkins, C. Miller, J. Raymond, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to a living wage. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require any employer doing business in Kentucky that receives governmental incentives or subsidies to pay its employees a living wage. Sep 15, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB41 (BR322) - J. Donohue, J. Jenkins, R. Roberts, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to employment. Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references restricting rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike; amend KRS 336.180 definition of "labor organization" and delete definitions of "employer" and "employee"; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904 to allow urban county governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; amend KRS 67C.406 to allow consolidated local governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; amend KRS 70.262, KRS 78.470 and KRS 78.480 to remove exceptions; amend KRS 345.050 to allow public employers to make an agreement with a labor organization to require as a condition of employment membership therein; repeal KRS 65.016, KRS 336.132 and KRS 336.134. Sep 15, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB42 (BR29) - J. Raymond, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, C. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to paid parental leave. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to allow employees of the Commonwealth of Kentucky a paid leave of absence of 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child and to establish requirements for the paid leave of absence; amend KRS 18A.025 and 18A.110 to conform Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB43 (BR169) - A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond, L. Willner AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices against a person. Amend KRS 344.010 to provide definitions of "protective hairstyle" and "race" that include traits historically associated with race; amend KRS 158.148 to provide that school disciplinary codes shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of race; establish the short title of "C.R.O.W.N. Act". Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB44 (BR117)/FN/LM - K. Banta, K. Fleming, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, G. Brown Jr., J. Donohue, J. DuPlessis, P. Flannery, C. Freeland, A. Gentry, D. Graham, M. Hart, A. Hatton, R. Huff, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kulkarni, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, C. Massey, B. McCool, M. Meredith, C. Miller, J. Miller, K. Moser, J. Nemes, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, B. Reed, R. Roberts, A. Scott, P. Stevenson, N. Tate, W. Thomas, R. Webber, B. Wesley, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to mental health and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 210.365 to make firefighters eligible for crisis intervention team training along with law enforcement officers currently permitted such training; amend KRS 95A.220 with an appropriation of $1,250,000 each fiscal year for treatment of full-time and volunteer firefighters affected by post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); provide that legitimate personnel actions are not compensable; establish the reference for definitions of PTSD and PTSI; require diagnosis by psychiatrist, psychologist, or counselor; allow certain mental health treatment benefits upon firefighter seeking treatment; APPROPRIATION.HB44 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN/LM - Retain original provisions of the bill, but specify that, in regards to diagnosis of post-traumatic stress injury or disorder, the diagnosis is to be made by a professional, credentialed counselor, rather than just a counselor.HCS2/FN/LM - Amend KRS 210.365 to make firefighters eligible for crisis intervention team training along with law enforcement officers currently permitted such training; provide that legitimate personnel actions are not compensable; establish the reference for definitions of PTSD and PTSI; require diagnosis by psychiatrist, psychologist, or counselor; allow certain mental health treatment benefits upon firefighter seeking treatment; APPROPRIATION.HCA1(J. Petrie) - Make title amendment. Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Local Government (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) and committee amendment (1-title); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)HB45 (BR336)/LM - R. Roberts, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, A. Scott, L. Willner AN ACT relating to leave from employment. Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with a crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and failing to maintain confidentiality; define terms; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties in the case of violation by employer. Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB46 (BR832) - R. Bridges, J. Dixon, R. Heath, M. Prunty, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to swimming pool operational standards. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 212 to establish safety standards for residential swimming pools; amend KRS 212.990 to establish penalties for noncompliance; provide that the Act may be cited as the "Ava Grace Jenkins Law."HB46 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; establish new language for the newly created definition of barrier; establish new requirements for residential swimming pool barriers, gates, and covers; establish new requirements for exemptions of the residential swimming pool requirements. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB47 (BR102) - D. Bentley, N. Kirk-McCormick AN ACT relating to construction or demolition waste disposal. Amend KRS 224.40-120 to allow an off-site construction or demolition waste disposal permittee to request an increase in the size of the permitted area to no more than 2 acres total if the applicant is compliant with the permit requirements for the currently permitted area and complies with all permit requirements for the newly permitted area, including posting an additional bond for the newly permitted area. Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 73-16; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)HB48 (BR328)/HM - D. Bentley, K. Banta, L. Bechler, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, R. Dotson, J. DuPlessis, J. Fischer, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, R. Goforth, D. Graham, D. Hale, M. Hart, A. Hatton, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, T. Huff, DJ Johnson, N. Kulkarni, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, M. Marzian, C. Massey, B. McCool, C. McCoy, P. Minter, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Riley, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, A. Scott, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, C. Stevenson, A. Tackett Laferty, N. Tate, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, J. Tipton, R. Webber, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to reimbursement for pharmacist services. Create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish certain insurance practices relating to the reimbursement of pharmacists; amend KRS 304.14-135 to establish a clean claim form for the reimbursement of certain pharmacist services or procedures; amend KRS 304.17A-844 and 304.17B-011 to conform; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with pharmacist reimbursement requirements; amend KRS 342.020 to require workers' compensation employers, insurers, and payment obligors to comply with pharmacist reimbursement requirements. Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Health & Welfare (S); taken from Health & Welfare (S); 1st reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 2nd reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S)HB49 (BR329) - D. Bentley AN ACT relating to the taxation of incontinence products. Amend KRS 139.472 to exempt prescription incontinence products from sales tax and use tax when sold to a person with a medical diagnosis of incontinence and a prescription for the product; amend KRS 139.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report the exemption to the Legislative Research Commission by October 1 each year; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2021. Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB50 (BR61) - K. Moser, D. Frazier, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, K. Fleming, D. Lewis, C. Massey, S. McPherson, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, R. Roberts, T. Smith, N. Tate, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to mental health parity. Amend KRS 304.17A-660 to define "classification of benefits" and "nonquantitative treatment limitation"; amend KRS 304.17A-661 to modify mental health parity requirements; require parity coverage for nonquantitative treatment limitations and medical necessity criteria; require compliance with nonquantitative treatment limitations set forth in federal law; require insurers to submit annual reports relating to the insurer's compliance with mental health parity requirements; amend KRS 304.17A-669 to remove exemptions; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.HB50 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except insert language limiting insurer's reporting identification requirement to limitations applicable to benefits and services covered under the plan; insert language requiring violations to be willful; effective January 1, 2022. Sep 17, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0HB51 (BR217)/LM - B. Wheatley, J. Jenkins, P. Minter, J. Raymond, A. Scott, L. Willner AN ACT relating to polling places. Amend KRS 117.087 and 118.035 to extend the ending voting hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sep 17, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB52 (BR168)/AA - J. Tipton, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to dually employed retirement system members. Amend KRS 61.545 to provide that if a member is working in a regular full-time hazardous duty position that participates in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or the County Employees Retirement System and is simultaneously employed in a nonhazardous position that is not considered regular full-time with a different participating employer, the member shall participate solely as a hazardous duty member and shall not participate under the nonhazardous position unless he or she makes an election within 30 days of taking employment in the nonhazardous position; amend KRS 61.680 to conform; specify that provisions shall only apply to prospective nonhazardous employment occurring on or after the effective date of the Act. Sep 17, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB53 (BR62) - K. Moser, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance. Amend KRS 205.540 to add one representative of a recognized consumer advocacy group representing persons reentering society following incarceration to the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance; amend KRS 205.590 to amend the membership of the Technical Advisory Committee on Consumer Rights and Client Needs, amend the membership of the Technical Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health, and to create a Technical Advisory Committee on Persons Returning to Society from Incarceration to act in an advisory capacity to the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance.HB53 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; add one additional member to the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance; make technical corrections.HFA1(K. Moser) - Expand membership of the Medical Assistance Advisory Council. Sep 17, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health and Family Services (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1HB54 (BR344) - J. Nemes, T. Bojanowski, S. Heavrin, J. Raymond, K. Timoney, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to paid parental leave. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to allow employees of the Commonwealth of Kentucky a paid leave of absence of 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child and to establish requirements for the paid leave of absence; amend KRS 18A.025 and 18A.110 to conform. Sep 18, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB55 (BR315)/LM - A. Gentry, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, K. Flood, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, C. Miller, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to prevailing wage. Establish new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to create a prevailing wage law for all public works projects; amend KRS 12.020, 99.480, 227.487, 336.015, 337.010, and 337.990 to conform. Sep 22, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB56 (BR353) - B. Wheatley, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, A. Scott AN ACT relating to collective bargaining for public employees. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336, relating to collective bargaining for public employees; amend KRS 336.010 to define "public employees"; amend KRS 336.130 to allow employees of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to collectively bargain. Sep 24, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB57 (BR284)/CI/LM - C. Freeland, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, M. Cantrell, J. Decker, J. Dixon, R. Dotson, K. Fleming, K. Flood, D. Frazier, D. Graham, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, DJ Johnson, N. Kulkarni, W. Lawrence, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, C. Massey, B. McCool, C. Miller, P. Minter, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, N. Tate, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, R. Webber, B. Wesley, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, R. White, L. Willner AN ACT relating to torture of a dog or cat. Amend KRS 525.135, relating to torture of a dog or cat, to add specific acts to definition of torture; make all violations a Class D felony; make each act of torture prosecutable as a separate offense; make the exemptions applicable only where there is no intent to cause, increase, or prolong the pain and suffering of the dog or cat. Sep 25, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB58 (BR415) - J. Donohue, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to railroads. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require two-person crews on trains or light engines used in connection with the movement of freight; establish civil penalties for failure to have a two-person crew. Sep 30, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB59 (BR259) - A. Tackett Laferty, M. Cantrell, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, A. Scott, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.020 to require an employer to pay for medical benefits at the time of injury and thereafter during disability instead of 780 weeks; amend KRS 342.990 to conform. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB60 (BR260) - A. Tackett Laferty, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to the taxation of pension income. Amend KRS 141.019, relating to the individual income tax, to increase the pension income exclusion from $31,110 to $41,110. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB61 (BR261) - A. Tackett Laferty, J. Blanton, M. Cantrell, P. Flannery, D. Hale, M. Hart, A. Hatton, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, B. McCool, J. Nemes, S. Santoro, A. Scott, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to a tax credit for volunteer firefighters. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable income tax credit for certain volunteer firefighters; declare the purpose of the credit; require annual reporting to the Legislative Research Commission to evaluate the impact of the credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide the ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow confidential tax return information to be shared with the Legislative Research Commission. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB62 (BR262) - A. Tackett Laferty, A. Hatton, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins, N. Kirk-McCormick, C. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to occupational disease claims. Amend KRS 342.125 to remove the requirement that an affected employee previously diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis resulting from exposure to coal dust must have an additional two years of employment in the Commonwealth wherein the employee was continuously exposed to the hazards of the disease in order to reopen a claim. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB63 (BR324) - A. Tackett Laferty, M. Cantrell, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, A. Scott, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to wage theft. Create a new section of Chapter 514 to create the offense of theft of wages and establish penalties; define employer and employee; amend KRS 336.080 to indicate the secretary may enter places of employment without unreasonable delay to inspect a place of employment; amend KRS 337.020 to allow the commissioner to charge and collect past due wages; amend KRS 337.070 to require certain employers to include rate of pay, the number of hours worked, and the total amount of gross pay earned on wage statements provided to employees; amend KRS 337.320 to require employers to keep certain records for three years; create a new section of Chapter 337 to require employers to provide to an employee a written notice at the time of hire that sets forth employment terms; amend KRS 337.990 to include a civil penalty for failure to provide the written notice to employee and maintain a copy of the signed notice. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB64 (BR357) - J. Raymond, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, A. Scott, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT related to preschool education programs. Amend KRS 157.320 to define "at-risk"; amend KRS 157.3175 to expand eligibility for preschool education programs to children who reside in households with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB65 (BR26) - J. Raymond AN ACT related to teacher professional development. Amend KRS 156.095 to require all certified public school employees to complete high quality behavioral and mood disorder training annually. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB66 (BR30) - J. Raymond AN ACT relating to employment discrimination. Amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, 344.080, 344.100, and 344.110 to add protections against discrimination based on weight. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB67 (BR119) - J. Raymond, G. Brown Jr. AN ACT relating to campaign finance. Amend KRS 121.175 to define and include "necessary childcare expenses" as an allowable campaign expenditure. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB68 (BR24) - J. Raymond AN ACT relating to public assistance. Amend KRS 205.200 to require that the value of all assets held by an individual be disregarded for the purpose of determining the individual's eligibility for a means-tested public assistance program. Oct 06, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB69 (BR17)/AA - J. Miller AN ACT relating to actuarial reporting for the state-administered retirement systems. Amend KRS 6.350 to establish additional standards and requirements for the completion of the actuarial analysis required for bills pertaining to state-administered retirement systems, including a projection of costs/savings over a 30-year period rather than 20 years, completion of the analysis in a format established by the Legislative Research Commission, and the addition of a summary of relevant data and information on the front page of the analysis; amend KRS 21.440, 61.670, and 161.400 to require the state-administered retirement systems to provide a projection/analysis over a 30-year period rather than a 20-year period regarding projections in the annual actuarial valuation and as it relates to experience studies, assumption changes, and other changes made by the boards of each system. Oct 07, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 91-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB70 (BR202)/CI/LM - T. Burch, M. Marzian, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to firearms. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; grant authority to District Court to issue search warrants to law enforcement officers to seize firearms from persons believed to be dangerous due to untreated mental illness or documented evidence of a propensity for violence; grant authority to law enforcement officers to seize firearms from persons believed to be dangerous without a warrant; establish protocols for court hearing to determine dangerousness of person and authority to prohibit person from possessing firearms; establish protocol for petitions to prove person is no longer dangerous; establish protocol for disposition of seized firearms after specified time; require the Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish statistics on gun seizures; establish penalties; amend KRS 16.220 to conform. Oct 12, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB71 (BR371) - B. Wheatley, K. Flood, R. Roberts, A. Scott, L. Willner AN ACT relating to elections. Amend 118.025 to remove straight-party voting as a ballot option in a regular election; amend KRS 117.125, 117.381, 117.155, and 117.205 to conform. Oct 13, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB72 (BR223)/LM - R. Roberts, K. Flood, P. Minter, J. Raymond, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 117.085 to provide convenience of the voter as a basis for absentee voting; amend KRS 117.088 to conform. Oct 13, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB73 (BR467) - N. Tate, S. McPherson, M. Prunty, S. Sheldon AN ACT relating to life insurance for members of the Kentucky National Guard. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 38 to set forth the adjutant general's duties regarding the state-sponsored group life insurance program for the Kentucky National Guard. Oct 14, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-1; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent CalendarHB74 (BR354) - C. Stevenson, R. Roberts, J. Jenkins, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to health care to provide for an all-payer claims database and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to require the executive director of the Office of Health Data and Analytics to establish an advisory committee to make recommendations regarding the creation of a Kentucky all-payer claims database; establish the Kentucky all-payer claims database fund; require the executive director to establish the database if certain conditions are met; set forth requirements for the database; amend KRS 304.2-100 to require the commissioner of the Department of Insurance to assist; create a new section of Subtitle 99 of KRS Chapter 304 to require the commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations designating the assessment of a fine for persons that do not comply with reporting requirements; establish short title; APPROPRIATION. Oct 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB75 (BR436) - S. McPherson, J. Miller, T. Bojanowski, M. Dossett, N. Tate, B. Wesley, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to living organ donation. Create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to define "insurance coverage" and "living donor"; prohibit certain insurance coverage determinations based upon the status of an individual as a living organ donor; amend KRS 2.240 to encourage the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop and circulate educational materials relating to living organ donation; provide that the Act applies to insurance policies issued, renewed, or declined on or after the effective date of the Act; provide that the Act may be cited as the "Living Organ Donor Protection Act of 2021." Oct 21, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 24, 2021 - to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent CalendarHB76 (BR366) - K. Timoney, J. Miller, J. Nemes AN ACT relating to local school boards. Amend KRS 160.210 to require county school board election divisions be compact and contiguous and respect existing neighborhood, community, and city boundaries if possible; require division lines be redrawn upon merger, annexation, or compliance with KRS 117.055; require a county school board to initiate reapportionment proceedings within 90 days of the General Assembly's redistricting plan becoming law; establish deadline to change election divisions to June 1 of an election year; delete antiquated language; amend KRS 116.200 to conform. Oct 21, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB77 (BR45) - R. Roberts, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, J. Raymond, A. Scott, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to coverage of mental health wellness examinations. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for an annual mental health wellness examination of at least 45 minutes provided by a mental health professional; require the coverage to be no less extensive than coverage for medical and surgical benefits; require the coverage to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008; provide that coverage shall not be subject to cost-sharing requirements; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the mental health wellness examination coverage requirement; amend KRS 205.6458 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the mental health examination coverage requirement; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the mental health coverage requirement; EFFECTIVE, January 1, 2022. Oct 21, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB78 (BR448)/LM - N. Kulkarni, S. Heavrin, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, J. Donohue, K. Flood, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Amend KRS 341.370 to prohibit disqualification from benefits for workers unemployed as a result of domestic violence and abuse, dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.530 to charge benefits to pooled account for workers displaced from employment through domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.125 to require the secretary to provide training to personnel who process claims related to domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking and to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually the number of claims paid involving domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.360 to conform. Oct 28, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB79 (BR394) - M. Koch, C. Massey, B. McCool, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to massage therapy. Amend KRS 309.350 to establish the definition for "massage establishment"; amend KRS 309.351 to allow licensed massage therapists to use pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or microcurrent devices for which they are trained; prohibit the application of ultrasounds and the prescribing of medication; amend KRS 309.354 to allow at least one board member to be a designated representative of a school owner or designated representative of a school director; amend KRS 309.355 to allow the board to fine any massage establishment that employs or contracts with unlicensed practitioners who perform massages; allow the board to fine any massage establishment that fails to report to the board any license massage therapist who violates KRS Chapter 309.350 to 309.364 or administrative regulations promulgated by the board while employed by the massage establishment; give the board the authority to hire staff for the work of the board; amend KRS 309.357 to remove the list of existing fees from statute and charge the board with promulgating administrative regulations that establish a reasonable schedule of fees for the issuance and restoration of licenses and certificates and for the renewal of licenses; establish the conditions under which a license may be reinstated or renewed; require the completion of one hour of continuing education for every six months a license has been in an inactive state; KRS 309.358 to add background checks conducted by the Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a requirement for licensure; allow licensure to be obtained through an associate's degree if the program meets the requirements of a training program approved by the board; amend KRS 309.361 to require licensees to complete 12 hours of continuing education instead of 24 as a condition of licensure renewal; require 3 of the 12 hours of continuing education to be completed in ethics; amend KRS 309.362 to increase the cap on fines from $500 to $1,000 per violation for repeat offenders; amend KRS 309.363 to allow a school with the designation of "Approved Schhol" to meet the qualifications of having met the requirement that it be in good standing; amend KRS 309.3631 to require applications for the initial certificate of good standing and annual renewals to be submitted with a fee prescribed by the board.HB79 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Amend KRS 309.350 to include a place of business licensed under KRS 309.350 to 309.364 as a massage establishment; amend KRS 309.355 to allow the board to fine any massage establishment licensed under KRS 309.350 to 309.364 that employs or contracts unlicensed practitioners to do massage or fails to report any massage therapist who violates KRS 309.350 to 309.364 or administrative regulations promulgated by the board; amend KRS 309.358 to allow the board to issue a license to practice as a massage therapist to an applicant who submits a recent color photograph; require the board to incorporate a recent color photograph of a licensee into his or her license.HFA1(J. Donohue) - Retain original provisions of HB 79/HCS 1, except restore training hours to 24 hours for a licensee who is renewing his or her license.SCS1 - Retain original provisions, except remove the definition and reference of "massage establishment"; and require the board to implement a fingerprint-supported criminal record check of any applicant of licensure to practice massage therapy. Oct 28, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated; passed 81-4 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 35-1 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee SubstituteHB80 (BR431)/CI/LM - G. Brown Jr., K. Flood, A. Scott AN ACT relating to gun safety for children. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to make it a crime to unlawfully store a firearm; establish elements of the crime for recklessly allowing access to an unsecured firearm by a minor; establish the crime as a Class B misdemeanor unless a physical injury or death results, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor; establish the short title of "Baby Dre Gun Safety Act." Oct 30, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB81 (BR220)/CI/LM - R. Roberts, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, G. Brown Jr., K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond, S. Santoro, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to sexual offenses by peace officers. Amend KRS 510.060, rape in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.090, sodomy in the third degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to deviate sexual intercourse; amend KRS 510.120, sexual abuse in the second degree, to include a peace officer who subjects a person in custody or under arrest to sexual contact. Oct 30, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB82 (BR280)/LM - J. Tipton AN ACT proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the recall of elected officials. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide for the recall of all elected officials, except judges, by the voters; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Nov 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB83 (BR428)/CI/LM - G. Brown Jr., K. Flood, J. Raymond, A. Scott AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to specify definitions for "assault weapons," "large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices," and "ammunition sellers"; require background checks for private firearms sales; require reporting to law enforcement of firearm and ammunition thefts and losses; require the safe storage of firearms; amend KRS 395.250 to require an estate's inventory to list each firearm; amend KRS 403.735 to require judges, when issuing an order of protection, to consider whether a person against whom the order is entered should be prohibited from possessing an firearm; amend KRS 504.030 to require judges in criminal cases where a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity to demand the surrender of the defendant's firearms; amend KRS 237.104 to conform; amend KRS 506.080 to specify that the offense of facilitation includes assistance in providing firearms; amend KRS 508.020 to include physical injury to a minor by virtue of the intentional discharge of a firearm within the offense of assault in the second degree; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to create the offense of criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon; amend KRS 527.040 to require that the sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm be served subsequent to any other felony sentence; amend KRS 527.070 to include postsecondary education facilities within the existing ban on firearms in schools; amend KRS 532.030 to require the judge pronouncing a defendant guilty but mentally ill to demand the surrender of the person's firearms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require the State Police to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the licensing of persons to possess handguns and assault weapons, the registration of handguns and assault weapons, and the logging of firearms and ammunition sales effective January 1, 2022; amend KRS 532.025 to conform; amend KRS 237.115 to conform; repeal KRS 65.870; EMERGENCY; some provisions EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Nov 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB84 (BR399)/FN/LM - M. Dossett, D. Hale, M. Hart, D. Lewis, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Santoro, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to exemptions for disaster response businesses and employees. Amend sections of KRS Chapter 141 to define new terms and provide exemptions for disaster response employees and disaster response entitities from income tax beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2025; amend KRS 68.180, 68.197, 91.200, and 92.300 to exclude the income of a disaster response employee and a disaster response business from local tax; amend KRS 227.480 to exclude a disaster response business from certain permit requirements; amend KRS 227A.030 to exclude disaster response employees and disaster response businesses licensed in another state from certain licensing requirements; create a new section of KRS 67.750 to 67.790 to prevent the new provisions from being construed as establishing a nexus or minimum contact for taxing purposes, except as related to disaster response business and employees for work performed during disaster response periods. Nov 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)HB85 (BR425) - J. Decker, J. Miller, M. Prunty AN ACT relating to the taxation of tobacco products. Amend KRS 138.140 to apply the vapor products tax to an open vaping system when the actual price includes both the components and the liquid solution; apply the tax to the liquid solution when it is sold separately; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021. Nov 12, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB86 (BR80) - B. Wheatley, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, J. Raymond, A. Scott, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to solitary confinement of juveniles. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15A to limit use of solitary confinement for juveniles and require reporting of data on its use. Nov 13, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB87 (BR14)/AA - J. Decker, J. Miller AN ACT relating to the state-administered retirement systems. Amend KRS 16.578 and 61.640 to apply the alternate death benefit calculation options as written prior to 2009 legislation for deaths occurring prior to retirement; amend KRS 61.540 to remove requirement that the employer and member must file a statement of facts before benefit payments can commence; amend KRS 61.598 to provide that the ten percent cap on creditable compensation growth during a member's last five years of employment shall not apply to situations where the growth in excess of ten percent during the entire five-year period results in a benefit change of less than $25 per month; provide that the implementation date of the amendments to 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 9(28) by the Kentucky Retirement Systems shall be December 1, 2019; provide that the amendments to KRS 16.578 and 61.640 are retroactive to JUNE 25, 2009.HB87 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/AA - Amend KRS 16.578 and 61.640 to apply the alternate death benefit calculation options as written prior to 2009 legislation for deaths occurring prior to retirement; amend KRS 61.540 to remove requirement that the employer and member must file a statement of facts before benefit payments can commence; amend KRS 61.542 to allow a retiree to elect to change his or her beneficiary at any time, if the retiree has selected upon retirement a basic monthly annuity payment as defined in the subsection, a period certain payment option under KRS 61.635(5) to (7), or the Social Security adjustment option without survivorship rights under KRS 61.635(8)(a); require a retiree to file a beneficiary change form prescribed by the Kentucky Retirement Systems with the retirement office; provide that a retiree may change his or her actual monthly payment option only upon marriage or remarriage and only if he or she files a beneficiary change form within 120 days of marriage or remarriage designating the new spouse as beneficiary and selecting a survivorship payment option under KRS 61.635(2) to (4) and (8)(b), with the resulting payments being actuarially equivalent to the retirement allowance provided at the date of the original retirement; amend KRS 61.545 to provide that if a member is working in a regular full-time hazardous duty position that participates in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System or the County Employees Retirement System and is simultaneously employed in a nonhazardous position that is not considered regular full-time with a different participating employer, the member may elect within 30 days of taking employment to not participate in the system for his or her employment in the nonhazardous position; amend KRS 61.590 to make conforming and technical amendments; amend KRS 61.598 to provide that the ten percent cap on creditable compensation growth during a member's last five years of employment shall not apply to situations where the growth in excess of ten percent during the entire five-year period results in a benefit change of less than $25 per month; amend KRS 61.615, and 61.630 to make conforming and technical amendments; amend KRS 61.680 to make a conforming amendment; amend KRS 161.520 to provide that a surviving spouse's benefits may continue upon remarriage; provide that the amendments to KRS 16.578 and 61.640 are retroactive to JUNE 25, 2009; provide that members who retired prior to the effective date of the Act, who were married or remarried prior to the effective date of the Act and remain married or remarried to the same spouse, shall have 120 days from the effective date of the Act to select a survivorship option for their spouse under the Act; specify that the amendment to KRS 61.545 of the Act shall only apply to prospective nonhazardous employment occurring on or after the effective date of the Act; provide that the implementation date of the amendments to 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 9(28) by the Kentucky Retirement Systems shall be December 1, 2019.HCA1(J. Miller) - Make title amendment. Nov 13, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB88 (BR258) - A. Tackett Laferty, M. Hart, W. Thomas, S. Westrom AN ACT establishing celebratory commissions for the Kentucky State Parks centennial anniversary, the Old Fort Harrod State Park semiquincentennial anniversary, and the United States semiquincentennial anniversary. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky State Park Centennial Commission, the Kentucky Semiquincentennial Commission, and the Old Fort Harrod Semiquincentennial Commission to coordinate celebrations; establish membership of the commissions; establish sunset dates for the provisions. Nov 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB89 (BR171)/CI/LM - R. Bridges, D. Hale, D. Bentley, R. Heath, D. Lewis, C. Massey, C. McCoy, B. Reed AN ACT relating to intimidation of a sports official. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 518 to create the crime of intimidation of a sports official as a Class A misdemeanor. Nov 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 78-9; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarHB90 (BR184) - M. Koch, C. Massey, B. Rowland, J. Tipton AN ACT relating to postsecondary readiness. Amend KRS 158.6455 to require inclusion of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test as a measurement of postsecondary readiness for the state accountability system. Nov 17, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB91 (BR835)/LM - J. Fischer, L. Bechler, S. Baker, J. Blanton, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Elliott, D. Fister, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, T. Huff, M. Imes, K. King, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, S. McPherson, K. Moser, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, W. Thomas, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to abortion. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to state that Kentucky's Constitution does not secure or protect a right to abortion or funding of abortion. Nov 18, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 76-20 Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB92 (BR274) - J. Nemes, R. Webber, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, M. Dossett, D. Fister, M. Hart, J. Miller, P. Pratt, C. Stevenson AN ACT relating to free-standing alternative birthing centers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define "free-standing alternative birthing center"; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish licensure standards for free-standing alternative birthing centers including requiring accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers, compliance with the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Standards for Birth Centers, and a six-month provisional license to be issued when all requirements for licensure other than accreditation have been met to allow a facility time to become accredited; require the cabinet to form an ad hoc committee to provide input on the development of administrative regulations; state that a certificate of need is not required to establish and license a free-standing alternative birthing center; amend KRS 216B.020 to conform; add the short title Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act. Nov 18, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB93 (BR860) - P. Minter, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to civil rights. Amend 344.450 to allow parties to recover punitive damages. Nov 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB94 (BR475) - D. Bentley, K. Banta, P. Flannery, C. Fugate, M. Prunty AN ACT relating to controlled substances. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to require a practitioner who prescribes an opioid medication to a patient to concurrently prescribe an opioid antagonist and provide education on overdose prevention and the use of the opioid antagonist under certain circumstances. Nov 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB95 (BR831)/HM - D. Bentley, P. Minter, K. Banta, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, J. Branscum, J. Bray, R. Bridges, G. Brown Jr., T. Burch, J. Calloway, M. Cantrell, J. Decker, J. Donohue, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, J. DuPlessis, D. Elliott, J. Fischer, D. Fister, P. Flannery, K. Flood, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, A. Gentry, J. Gooch Jr., D. Graham, D. Hale, M. Hart, A. Hatton, S. Heavrin, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, N. Kulkarni, W. Lawrence, S. Lewis, M. Marzian, C. Massey, B. McCool, M. Meredith, C. Miller, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, J. Raymond, B. Reed, S. Riley, R. Roberts, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, A. Scott, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, A. Tackett Laferty, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, B. Wesley, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to prescription insulin. Amend KRS 304-17A.148 to cap the cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin at $30 per 30 day supply; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the Kentucky Employee Health Plan to comply; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.HB95 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; delete provision prohibiting an insurer with a cost-sharing requirment of less than $30 for a 30 day supply of prescription inuslin on the effective date of this Act from increasing that cost-sharing requirement; define "cost sharing."SCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; increase cap on cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin to $35 for a 30 day supply; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.SFA1(J. Carpenter) - Delete delayed effective date and replace with emergency clause. EMERGENCY.SFA2(J. Carpenter) - Make title amendment.SFA3(J. Carpenter) - Provide that section on diabetes coverage is subject to federal law and regulations; delete delayed effective date and replace with emergency clause. EMERGENCY. Nov 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 10, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) filed to bill Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute HB96 (BR376)/CI/LM - M. Prunty, J. Bray, J. Decker, D. Fister, C. Fugate, D. Hale, T. Huff, K. King, M. Lockett, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the performance of an abortion upon a minor and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 311.732, relating to performance of an abortion upon a minor, to require the informed written consent of a parent or legal guardian to include a copy of that parent's or legal guardian's government-issued identification and to include specific language; require the physician to keep a copy of the informed written consent for at least 7 years; require the physician to execute an affidavit; require additional criteria and standards for when a court determines whether to allow a minor to self-consent to an abortion; require the court hearing to remain confidential and be held in a private, informal setting within the courthouse; require, in the case of a medical emergency, for the physician to notify the parent or legal guardian within 24 hours of the abortion; amend KRS 311.595 to allow the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to suspend or revoke the license of any physician for violations; amend KRS 311.990 to establish criminal penalties for violations; amend KRS 213.101 to expand the statistical reporting system for abortions; EMERGENCY. Nov 19, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB97 (BR483) - T. Burch, T. Bojanowski, J. Jenkins, J. Raymond, A. Scott AN ACT relating to Medicare supplement insurance. Amend KRS 304.14-520 to prohibit an insurer from denying, or conditioning the effectiveness of, a Medicare supplement policy, or discriminating in price, based on the age, gender, health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of an applicant or a person covered under the policy; prohibit the policy from containing a waiting period or pre-existing condition limitation or exclusion; require applications to be accepted, and policies issued, at all times throughout the year. Nov 24, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB98 (BR285) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to enforcement of a lien against a storage unit occupant. Amend KRS 359.230 to permit storage facilities to advertise lien enforcement auction notices on a publicly accessible Web site as an alternative to publication in a newspaper of general circulation.HB98 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Amend KRS 359.230 to permit storage facilities to advertise lien enforcement auction notices in a commercially reasonable manner as an alternative to publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Dec 02, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB99 (BR936) - C. Stevenson, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins, P. Minter, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to the safety of canines and felines. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to provide civil immunity for damaging a vehicle if a person enters the vehicle with the reasonable, good-faith belief that a dog or cat is in immediate danger of death if not removed. Dec 02, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB100 (BR64) - K. Banta, C. Stevenson, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, M. Cantrell, D. Elliott, K. Flood, S. Heavrin, J. Jenkins, C. Massey, P. Minter, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, R. Roberts, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to animal cruelty. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 525 to define terms; require peace officers and animal control officers to serve notice of seizure of an animal subjected to cruelty; create procedure for seizing agencies to petition a court to order payment of animal care costs by owner; establish penalties; prohibit the destruction of seized animals, except for humane reasons determined by veterinarian. Dec 02, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB101 (BR892) - M. Hart, S. Baker, K. Banta, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, J. Branscum, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Elliott, J. Fischer, D. Fister, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, J. Gooch Jr., D. Hale, R. Huff, T. Huff, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, N. Kirk-McCormick, M. Koch, W. Lawrence, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, S. McPherson, J. Nemes, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, S. Riley, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, R. Webber, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT prohibiting vaccination requirements for postsecondary education students. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit a public or private postsecondary educational institution from requiring a student to receive any vaccination for disease unless the student is participating in an educational program that involves the delivery of health care services. Dec 03, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB102 (BR966)/HM - K. Moser, A. Bowling, DJ Johnson, D. Lewis, C. Massey, S. Sheldon, L. Willner AN ACT relating to addiction treatment. Amend KRS 304.17A-611 to prohibit insurers from requiring or using certain utilization reviews for certain prescription drugs used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder; amend KRS 205.536 to prohibit the Department for Medicaid Services or a Medicaid managed care organization from requiring or using certain utilization reviews for certain prescription drugs used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers to report the number and type of providers prescribing medication for addiction treatment; require the Department of Insurance to report to the General Assembly and State Board of Medical Licensure; EFFECTIVE in part January 1, 2022. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB103 (BR865) - J. Fischer, L. Bechler, J. Bray, J. Decker, D. Fister, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, D. Hale, T. Huff, K. King, M. Lockett, C. Massey, M. Prunty, W. Thomas, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the reporting of abortion related information to the Vital Statistics Branch. Amend KRS 213.101, relating to abortion reporting requirements, to require the Department of Vital Statistics report to include verification of compliance with the certification requirement of KRS 311.727; specify that the Auditor of Public Accounts shall function as a health oversight agency for the purpose of performing the audit; require the Department of Vital Statistics to reimburse the Auditor for the audit; prohibit the audit from including personally identifying information of any pregnant woman upon whom an abortion was performed or attempted; specify that any personally identifying information viewed or recorded by the Auditor in conducting the audit is not subject to the Open Records Act; extend the Auditor's authority under KRS 43.080 to any person or entity required to report under this section for the purposes of conducting the audit. Dec 03, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB104 (BR234) - M. Hart AN ACT relating to damages to small businesses resulting from executive orders. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to define "emergency order" and "small business"; to allow a small business owner adversely effected by an emergency order to bring an action against the Commonwealth for lost income, loss of going concern, or fees and costs if the temporary or partial closure of the business would not have occurred but for compliance with an emergency order; to place the burden of proving the loss is due to the emergency order upon the business owner; to require actions be commenced within 1 year of the expiration of the emergency order that resulted in the closure of the business. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB105 (BR827) - D. Frazier, T. Bojanowski, R. Bridges, A. Gentry, D. Lewis, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to missing persons. Amend KRS 39F.180 to require that any agency searching for a lost or missing person contact appropriate agencies within four hours of receiving the report and utilize existing resources, including but not limited to electronic highway signs, the Amber Alert system, law enforcement communications systems, electronic media, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System if authorized and under conditions permitted by the federal government, and local, regional, and statewide media providers. Dec 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Transportation (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-0 Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Transportation (S); 1st reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Transportation (S); 2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S)HB106 (BR25) - J. Raymond, T. Bojanowski, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Child Care Assistance Program. Amend KRS 199.894 to define "Child Care and Development Fund" and "Child Care Assistance Program"; create a new section of KRS 199.892 to 199.896 to establish income eligibility requirements for the Child Care Assistance Program. Dec 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB107 (BR228)/LM - J. Raymond, K. Flood, N. Kulkarni, A. Scott, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the environment. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky establishing a right of the people to have a clean and healthy environment with the preservation of the natural, scenic and cultural values of the environment, and for the Commonwealth to serve as the trustee for the conservation and maintenance of the environment and its natural resources for the benefit of all people; ballot language provided; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Dec 04, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB108 (BR332) - M. Prunty, K. King, T. Bojanowski, R. Huff, K. Moser, N. Tate AN ACT relating to the codification of existing Medicaid cancer coverage. Amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization contracted to provide Medicaid benefits in the Commonwealth to comply with KRS 304.17A-257, relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests, and KRS 304.17A-259, relating to coverage for genetic test for cancer risk. Dec 07, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health and Family Services (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 87-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 36-0HB109 (BR492) - S. Baker, W. Thomas, K. King, C. Massey, M. Prunty, S. Sheldon, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act. Establish KRS Chapter 403A and create new sections thereof to establish the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act; amend KRS 403.280, 403.320, 403.340, 403.352, and 403.353 to conform. Dec 08, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 85-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)HB110 (BR819) - A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts AN ACT relating to an exemption of feminine hygiene products from sales and use taxation. Amend KRS 139.010 to define feminine hygiene products; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of feminine hygiene products; apply to sales or purchases made after July 1, 2021. Dec 08, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB111 (BR237)/LM - J. Tipton, K. King AN ACT relating to the registration of motorboats and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 235.040 to require a motorboat documented with the Coast Guard to display an identifying number issued by federal law and a validation sticker issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but not a Kentucky identification number; amend KRS 235.070 to require a motorboat documented with the Coast Guard to submit a copy of the certificate of documentation with the application for registration; exempt from titling provisions; require registration with the Commonwealth; amend KRS 235.120 to require a validation sticker be issued and displayed on a motorboat's bow after recordation is complete; amend KRS 235.125 to require an owner of a motorboat documented with the Coast Guard to remove any number issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky from the motorboat; require that the validation sticker remain on the motorboat; amend KRS 235.210 to exempt a motorboat documented with the United States Coast Guard covered by an identifying number pursuant to federal law from being required to obtain an identifying number from the Commonwealth of Kentucky; require display of validation sticker; EMERGENCY. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB112 (BR899) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to crime-related nuisances. Create new section of KRS Chapter 411 to create a cause of action against a property owner for maintaining a crime-related nuisance. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB113 (BR15)/AA - J. Miller, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System. Create a new section of KRS 161.220 to 161.716 to permit the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to use and accept electronic signatures as deemed appropriate; amend KRS 161.220 to add anti-salary spiking measures to the definition of “final average salary" and provide noncodified language detailing that change shall not increase benefits or increase liability to the system; amend KRS 161.290 to require all public employers to grant paid leave to teacher trustees serving on the TRS board; amend KRS 161.310 to specify the types of remuneration included in retirement incentives, require that costs billed to employers for retirement incentives not be an obligation of the state, and specify that retirement incentives shall not increase final average salary or annual compensation; amend KRS 161.340 to add insurance to the items for which TRS may contract, delete the requirement for the procurement of fiduciary bonds for board trustees and the executive secretary, and authorize the board to expend funds as necessary for indemnification and self-insurance; amend 161.470 to specify when a member who leaves service prior to retirement is eligible for a refund and to make technical amendments; amend KRS 161.480 to automatically designate a TRS member's spouse as beneficiary for an active member's account balance upon employment until changed by the member and declare the member's spouse as beneficiary of the active member's account balance if all named beneficiaries predecease the active member or the member fails to designate a beneficiary; amend KRS 161.500 to specifically address service credit for contracts exceeding 185 days; amend KRS 161.515 to reference new retirement factors for out-of-state service purchases; amend KRS 161.540 to specify eligibility requirements for including annual leave credit in the retirement calculation for calendar-year contracts; amend KRS 161.545 to provide that full-time sabbatical leave by university staff participating in the TRS shall be deemed full-time employment for retirement purposes and require employee and employer contributions to be paid during the period of sabbatical leave; amend KRS 161.553 to adjust the cost schedules of providing statutory benefit improvements for annuitants; amend KRS 161.560 to adjust the methods by which participating employers file contribution data and set penalties for noncompliance; amend KRS 161.597 to require a refund of prior installment payments and a reduction in service credit for a member in default on installment payments; amend KRS 161.605 to provide that breaks in service are required before returning to work for the employer even if in a position not covered by TRS, begin running of breaks in service from date of retirement, prohibit prearranged agreements between a retiring member and employer for a member to return to work after retirement and require certification thereof, and require retired members returning to work for state-supported universities and community colleges to comply with the separation-from-service requirements; amend KRS 161.612 to reduce the $500 minimum monthly disability benefit dollar-for-dollar by benefit payments from all state-administered retirement systems for part-time employees and substitute teachers participating in TRS who apply for disability benefits on or after July 1, 2021, and specify that part-time employees and substitute teachers are not eligible to apply for a disability retirement allowance if they are eligible for an unreduced retirement benefit; amend KRS 161.614 to include mediation awards as a method that may be binding for the adjustment of a member’s account; amend KRS 161.620 to specify that partial years qualify a member for 3% retirement factor in excess of 30 years as authorized by the TRS board; amend KRS 161.643 to authorize TRS to require more frequent submission of reports and other data by participating employers who employ retired members of the system; amend KRS 161.630 to distinguish that a member may cancel "indefinitely" continuing spousal benefits upon divorce, annulment or marriage by exercising the pop-up option; amend KRS 161.650 to automatically designate a TRS member's spouse as beneficiary for a retired member's remaining account balance at the time of death unless changed by the member and declare the member's spouse as beneficiary of the retired member's remaining account balance if all named beneficiaries predecease the retired member or the member fails to name a beneficiary for the account balance; amend KRS 161.655 to automatically designate a TRS member's spouse as beneficiary for the life insurance benefit available to active and retired members unless changed by the member, and to declare the member's spouse as beneficiary of the life insurance benefit available to active and retired members if, upon the death of the member, all named beneficiaries predecease the member or the member fails to name a beneficiary; amend KRS 161.661 to provide that members who begin participating on or after July 1, 2021, shall not be eligible for a disability benefit if they are eligible for any unreduced benefit and that they shall have their $500 minimum monthly disability benefit reduced dollar-for-dollar by benefit payments from all state-administered retirement systems; and amend KRS 161.680 to detail the system's authority to collect overpayments. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 85-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB114 (BR53)/HM - D. Bentley, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, T. Huff, D. Lewis, C. Massey, S. Sheldon, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. Amend KRS 304.17A-164 to redefine "cost-sharing" and define "generic alternative," "health plan," "insured," and "person"; prohibit an insurer or pharmacy benefit manager from excluding any cost-sharing amount paid by or or behalf of an insured when calculating the insured's contribution to any applicable cost-sharing requirement; exempt fully insured or self-insured health benefit plans provided to state employees under KRS 18A.225; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB115 (BR411)/AA - B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to post-retirement beneficiary changes. Amend KRS 61.542 to allow a retiree to elect to change his or her beneficiary at any time, if the retiree has selected upon retirement a basic monthly annuity payment as defined in the subsection, a period certain payment option under KRS 61.635(5) to (7), or the Social Security adjustment option without survivorship rights under KRS 61.635(8)(a); require a retiree to file a beneficiary change form prescribed by the Kentucky Retirement Systems with the retirement office; provide that a retiree may change his or her actual monthly payment option only upon marriage or remarriage and only if he or she files a beneficiary change form within 120 days of marriage or remarriage designating the new spouse as beneficiary and selecting a survivorship payment option under KRS 61.635(2) to (4) and (8)(b), with the resulting payments being actuarially equivalent to the retirement allowance provided at the date of the original retirement; amend KRS 61.590, 61.615, and 61.630 to conform; provide that members who retired prior to the effective date of the Act, who were married or remarried prior to the effective date of the Act and remain married or remarried to the same spouse, shall have 120 days from the effective date to select a survivorship option for their spouse under the Act. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB116 (BR990)/LM - P. Minter, G. Brown Jr., M. Cantrell, K. Flood, J. Jenkins, J. Nemes, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to civil rights. Amend KRS 344.010 to include definitions for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity"; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to include a prohibition against discrimination because of sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 342.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation and advertisements therefor, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.370, 344.380, and 344.680, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB117 (BR883) - P. Minter AN ACT relating to coverage for the mailing or delivery of covered prescription drugs. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans that provide benefits for prescription drugs to include coverage for the mailing or delivery of covered prescription drugs to insureds; provide that the coverage shall not be subject to higher copayments, fees, or other cost-sharing requirements; amend KRS 205.522, KRS 205.6485, and KRS 18A.225 to require Medicaid managed care organizations, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, and the state employee health plan to comply with prescription drug delivery coverage requirements; provide that Sections 1 and 4 shall take effect on January 1, 2022; provide that Sections 2 and 3 shall be implemented by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services on or before January 1, 2022, except when a federal waiver or authorization is deemed necessary. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB118 (BR859) - P. Minter, C. Stevenson, K. Banta, M. Cantrell, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Roberts, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to state benefits for veterans. Amend KRS 12.245, 12.354, 14A.1-070, 16.040, 40.010, 40.310, 40.650, 42.0146, 148.0211, 158.105, 158.140, 161.048, 164.512, 164.515, 186.041, and 186.416 to make certain LGBTQ and qualifying veterans eligible for state veterans' benefits. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB119 (BR988) - C. Stevenson AN ACT relating to health benefit coverage of chronic pain treatments. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish that any health benefit plan issued or renewed in the Commonwealth that provides coverage for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses shall include coverage for chronic pain treatments provided by a licensed professional; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid and Medicaid managed care organizations to include coverage for chronic pain treatments provided by a licensed professional; amend KRS 218A.172 to require that a health care practitioner discus and refer or prescribe alternative chronic pain treatments before initially prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Dec 09, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB120 (BR8)/AA/LM - C. Massey, K. Moser, S. Santoro AN ACT relating to consolidated emergency services districts and making an appropriation therefor. Create various sections of KRS Chapter 75 to define terms; establish procedures for the creation of a consolidated emergency services district; authorize certain local government officials to appoint 3 members to the board of trustees of the district; provide for the election of 4 members of the board of trustees, qualifications of elected members, terms, nomination procedures, and removal; establish officers of the district and compensation of officers; establish the power to levy a property tax, subject to certain restrictions; declare that upon creation of a district, the board assumes all duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of former departments or districts, former jurisdictions to be special taxing districts until indebtedness is relieved and that all previously entered into interlocal agreements shall remain in force for their duration; set requirements relating to CERS; establish procedures amend KRS 65.180 to define consolidated emergency services district as a "taxing districts"; amend KRS 75.020 to include creation of a district within the definition of merger; amend KRS 78.530 to allow for any districts, not all to be excluded from the provisions; amend KRS 95A.500 to allow the district to receive qualified shares of merged fire districts; amend KRS 134.119 to provide that the sheriff shall be compensated for collecting taxes for consolidated emergency service districts; APPROPRIATION.HB120 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/AA/LM - Create a new KRS Chapter 75A, various sections to: to define terms; establish procedures for the creation of a consolidated emergency services district; authorize certain local government officials to appoint 3 members to the board of trustees of the district; provide for the election of 4 members of the board of trustees, qualifications of elected members, terms, nomination procedures, and removal; establish officers of the district and compensation of officers; establish the power to levy a property tax, subject to certain restrictions; declare that upon creation of a district, the board assumes all duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of former departments or districts, former jurisdictions to be special taxing districts until indebtedness is relieved and that all previously entered into interlocal agreements shall remain in force for their duration; set requirements relating to CERS; establish procedures; amend KRS 65.180 to define consolidated emergency services districts as a "taxing districts"; amend KRS 75.020 to include creation of a district within the definition of "merger"; amend KRS 78.530 to allow for any districts, not all to be excluded from the provisions; amend KRS 95A.500 to allow the district to receive qualified shares of merged fire districts; and amend KRS 134.119 to provide that the sheriff shall be compensated for collecting taxes for consolidated emergency service districts; APPROPRIATION.HFA1(C. Massey) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 120 to include personnel acting in their official duties. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 57-37 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); taken from Committee on Committees (S); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB121 (BR279)/AA - J. Tipton AN ACT relating to retirement. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 21.345 to 21.580 to close the Legislators' Retirement Plan (LRP) and Judicial Retirement Plan (JRP) to new members effective July 1, 2021, and to provide that new legislators and judges shall participate in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) for the duration of their legislative service; clarify that legislators who are also teachers contributing to the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) may continue to participate in TRS while serving as a member of the General Assembly; provide that LRP and JRP members who entered the plans on or after 1/1/2014 and who are participating in the cash balance plan shall have their account balance transferred to the KERS hybrid cash balance plan and shall prospectively participate in KERS for the duration of their legislative service; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 6.505, 21.360, and 21.480 to provide that legislative changes that are enacted on or after July 1, 2021, for LRP and JRP shall not be part of the "inviolable contract" and to make conforming amendments; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 6.520 to provide that the LRP benefit factor for the traditional defined benefit plan shall be lowered from 2.75% to 1.97% for service accrued on or after July 1, 2021; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 6.525 to provide that non-legislative compensation earned in another state-administered retirement system or plan on or after July 1, 2021, shall not be used to calculate benefits in the Legislators' Retirement Plan; amend KRS 21.525 to provide that the Judicial Form Retirement System shall not request nor receive any funding for the Legislators' Retirement Plan (LRP), except for administrative expenses, until such time the LRP plan has an actuarial funding level equal to or less than the KERS nonhazardous pension fund; amend KRS 61.510 to provide that for any service to the General Assembly that is credited to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, no compensation earned for other covered public employment shall be used to determine the portion of their benefit related to their service to the General Assembly; amend KRS 6.500 and repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 21.402 and 61.680 to conform and to restore/remove language due to a recent court ruling. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB122 (BR968) - P. Minter, K. Flood, A. Scott, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the establishment of emergency insulin programs and declaring an emergency. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; establish the urgent-need insulin program and the continuing access to insulin program; establish eligibility guidelines for both programs; establish the application process; establish the process by which insulin is dispensed to eligible individuals; establish the responsibilities of insulin manufacturers for facilitating the dispensing of insulin to eligible individuals; establish the responsibilities of the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for administering the program; require manufacturers to maintain privacy of all data obtained; require manufacturers to annually report certain information to the board; require the board to report certain information to the General Assembly upon request; establish penalties; EMERGENCY. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB123 (BR894) - P. Minter, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to coverage for diabetes. Amend KRS 304.17A-148 to prohibit cost sharing for outpatient self-management training and education, supplies, equipment, and generic prescription drugs; limit cost sharing for a 30-day supply of preferred and other prescription drugs; provide that cost sharing shall not exceed the amount permitted under KRS 304.17A-164; provide that health benefit plans shall not reduce or eliminate coverage due to requirements; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with diabetes coverage requirements; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB124 (BR989) - J. Fischer, M. Hart, S. Maddox AN ACT relating to sewer charges imposed by sanitation districts. Amend KRS 220.510 to prohibit a sanitation district from imposing any fee, tax, surcharge, or other charge for the provision of service to a property unless the property is connected to a sanitary sewer owned or maintained by the sanitation district, there is an approved plan to connect the property to a sanitary sewer owned or maintained by the sanitation district within five years, the property discharges storm water to a storm sewer or storm water improvement owned or operated by the sanitation district, the sanitation district's storm sewer controls storm water that flows to the property, or the person responsible for the charge has contracted with the sanitation district to provide the service; amend KRS 220.515 to conform; allow the Act to be cited as the "Ensuring Fair Sewer Charges Act." Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB125 (BR392) - S. Santoro, T. Huff, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to motorcycles. Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to require the Transportation Cabinet to establish a restriction category on the motorcycle operator's license to restrict license holders to operation of 3-wheeled motorcycles only; amend KRS 186.480 to clarify the procedures for motorcycle skills testing by mandating that applicants who take the skills test on a 3-wheeled motorcycle shall be issued motorcycle operator's licenses with the 3-wheeled restriction; amend KRS 15A.352 to allow out-of-state residents to take training courses; clarify that applicants who are exempted from testing by virtue of passing an education course have the same wheel restrictions if they took the training on a 3-wheeled motorcycle; amend KRS 15A.354 to require the instructors be reviewed every two years, instead of annually; amend KRS 15A.350 to conform. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Transportation (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Transportation (S)HB126 (BR9)/CI/LM - C. Massey, A. Bowling, J. Miller, J. Nemes AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 194A.990, 205.8463, 238.995, 341.990, 434.650, 434.655, 434.690, 514.030, 514.040, 514.050, 514.060, 514.070, 514.080, 514.090, and 514.110 to increase the felony threshold for theft and fraud offenses to $1,000; create a Class B misdemeanor level for theft and fraud offenses; amend the Class A misdemeanor level to be $500 or more but less than $1,000; enhance the penalty for three convictions of a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony if the convictions occur within a five year period; allow offenses that occur within 90 days to be aggregated into one offense. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 63-24; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarHB127 (BR880) - A. Hatton, J. Raymond, A. Scott, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to utility rates. Amend KRS 278.030 to include rate affordability when determining fair, just and reasonable utility rates; allow the Public Service Commission to review the affordability of a utility's rate if the utility has not requested a rate adjustment in five years; allow the commission to order a rate increase to prevent significant increases in a single period; require fair, just and reasonable rates to balance the intrests of the utility, its investors, and the ratepayer. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB128 (BR881) - A. Hatton AN ACT relating to tax expenditures. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to make definitions and require a 4-year period for all new tax expenditures enacted after the effective date of this Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to require the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue to evaluate tax expenditures and make recommendations to the General Assembly during each odd-numbered year; amend KRS 154.12-2035 to include additional tax incentives within the current reports required by the Cabinet for Economic Development; amend KRS 131.030 to require reporting by the Department of Revenue to the Cabinet for Economic Development; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the data to be reported by the Department of Revenue; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to require reporting by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to establish a refund process for the new and expanded industry exemption; amend KRS 139.480 to allow the refund process for the new and expanded industry exemption; amend KRS 141.434 to require reporting on the New Markets Development Program tax credit by the Department of Revenue to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; amend KRS 139.470 and 139.481 to conform; EFFECTIVE, in part, August 1, 2021. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB129 (BR879) - A. Hatton AN ACT relating to information technology. Amend KRS 154.15-010 to create a definition for paid prioritization; create a new section of Subchapter 15 of KRS Chapter 154 to require that KentuckyWired contracts between the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and public or private Internet service providers contain certain provisions to ensure open and fair access to the network by customers. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB130 (BR836) - L. Willner, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, N. Kulkarni, M. Marzian, J. Raymond, A. Scott, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to civil rights. Amend KRS 344.010 to include definitions for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity"; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to include a prohibition against discrimination because of sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.100 and 344.110 to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 342.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation and advertisements therefor, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.370, 344.380, and 344.680, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; make various technical amendments; amend KRS 18A.095 to conform. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB131 (BR480) - C. Stevenson, J. Raymond, L. Willner AN ACT relating to family care leave. Amend KRS 337.010 to define: "family care leave," "family member," "health care provider", "same employer," and "serious health condition"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit employers from preventing an employee to take family care leave; to entitle employee to family care leave for the birth of a child or to take care of a family member and establish parameters. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB132 (BR900) - N. Kulkarni, J. Nemes AN ACT relating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person's constitutional rights. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 454 to provide definitions and establish procedures for dismissing legal actions filed in response to a party's exercise of free speech, right to petition, or right to association; allow for an immediate appeal as a matter of right; allow for costs to be awarded to moving party if dismissal is granted; allow for costs to be awarded to responding party if the motion was found to be frivolous or filed with the intent to delay; provide that this Act may be cited as the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB133 (BR884)/LM - K. Bratcher, D. Fister, K. Fleming, C. Massey, J. Miller, J. Nemes, F. Rabourn, R. Webber AN ACT relating to recall petitions. Amend KRS 132.017 to reduce the number of signatures required for a recall petition of a tax levy by a district board of education.HB133 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Retain original provisions of the bill with the following changes: specify that if a petition is filed in response to a tax rate levied by a district board of education, the petition shall be signed by at least 5,000 registered and qualified voters residing in the affected jurisdiction or signed by a number of registered and qualified voters residing in the affected jurisdiction equal to at least 10% of the total number of votes cast in the last preceding presidential election, whichever is less; and require only birth month, not birthdate, to follow a petitioner's signature . Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 26, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 72-21 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB134 (BR838) - S. Riley, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, P. Minter, J. Raymond, K. Timoney, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to corporal punishment in schools. Create a new section of KRS 158.440 to 158.449 to define "corporal punishment"; prohibit a person employed by a school district from using corporal physical discipline; amend KRS 158.444 to remove corporal punishment as a form of discipline in a school; amend KRS 503.110 to remove the exception that permitted the use of physical force by a teacher against a minor. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB135 (BR897)/FN - R. Bridges, D. Bentley, D. Hale, R. Heath, B. Reed AN ACT relating to property assessments. Amend KRS 132.010 to define highest and best use; amend KRS 132.191 to require property to be valued at the highest and best use; amend KRS 133.120 to change the qualifications of taxpayer representatives who receive compensation for appealing property assessments. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB136 (BR49)/CI/LM - J. Nemes, A. Gentry, W. Lawrence, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, D. Elliott, K. Flood, R. Goforth, J. Gooch Jr., D. Graham, A. Hatton, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, N. Kirk-McCormick, M. Koch, N. Kulkarni, D. Lewis, C. Miller, J. Miller, P. Minter, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, K. Timoney, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis and making an appropriation therefor. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 218A to define terms; exempt the medicinal cannabis program from existing provisions in Kentucky law to the contrary; require the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control implement and regulate the medicinal cannabis program; establish the Division of Medicinal Cannabis and the Board of Physicians and Advisors within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control ; establish restrictions on the possession and use of medicinal cannabis by cardholders; establish certain protections for cardholders; establish professional protections for practitioners, attorneys, and other professionals; provide for the authorizing of practitioners by state licensing boards to issue written certifications for the use medicinal cannabis; prohibit the consumption of medicinal cannabis by smoking; permit an employer to restrict the possession and use of medicinal cannabis by an employee; require the department to implement and operate a registry identification card program; establish requirements for registry identification cards; establish registry identification card fees; require the department to operate a provisional licensure receipt system for cardholders; establish the requirements for a registry identification card and the application process; establish notification requirements for cardholders; establish when a registry identification card may be revoked; establish various cannabis business licensure categories; establish requirements for a cannabis business licensure and the application process for a license; prohibit a practitioner from being a board member or principal officer of a cannabis business; prohibit cross-ownership of certain classes of cannabis businesses; establish rules for local sales, including establishing the process by which a local legislative body may prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses within its territory and the process for local ordinances and ballot initiatives; establish technical requirements for cannabis businesses; establish limits on the THC potency of medicinal cannabis that can be produced or sold in the state; establish cultivation square footage limits for cannabis businesses that are permitted to cultivate; establish procedures for the department to inspect cannabis businesses; establish procedures for the suspension or revocation of a cannabis business license; exempt certain records and information from the disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act; require the department to develop, maintain, and operate electronic systems for monitoring the medicinal cannabis program; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement the medicinal cannabis program; establish that nothing in the bill requires government programs or private insurers to reimburse for the cost of use; establish the medicinal cannabis trust fund; establish the local medicinal cannabis trust fund; establish procedures for the distribution of local cannabis trust fund moneys; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish an excise tax on certain transfers of medicinal cannabis; amend KRS 216B.402 to require hospital emergency departments to report cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; amend KRS 342.815 to establish that the Employer’s Mutual Insurance Authority shall not be required to provide coverage to an employer if doing so would subject the authority to a violation of state or federal law; amend KRS 139.470 to exempt the sale of medical cannabis from the state sales tax; amend KRS 218A.010, 218A.1421, 218A.1422, 218A.1423, and 218A.500 to conform; amend KRS 12.020, 12.252, 15.300, 15.380, 15.398, 15.420, 15A.340, 61.592, 62.120, 131.1815, 211.285, 241.010, 241.015, 241.030, 243.025, 243.0307, 243.038, 243.090, 243.360, 438.310, 438.311, 438.313, 438.315, 438.317, 438.320438.325, 438.330, 438.337, and 438.340 to change the name of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control; some sections EFFECTIVE July 1, 2022; APPROPRIATION. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB137 (BR347) - A. Hatton AN ACT relating to mining licenses and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 351 to require any owner, operator, lessee, or licensee of a coal mine holding a license under Section 2 of the Act that has been doing business in the Commonwealth for fewer than 5 consecutive years to submit a certification from the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards that the licensee is compliant with or exempt from the performance bonding requirements of Section 3 of the Act; amend KRS 351.175 to require any coal mine licensee applicant to submit a certification from the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards that the applicant is compliant with or exempt from the performance bonding requirement of Section 3 of the Act; require the department to revoke any license if the department receives notification that the licensee is neither compliant nor exempt from the performance bonding requirements of Section 3 of the Act; amend KRS 337.200 to require the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards to notify the Department for Natural Resources of any employer engaged in the severance, preparation, or transportation of minerals that is not compliant with the performance bonding requirements that section; amend KRS 337.994 to require that all penalties collected for violations of Section 3 of the Act be paid to employees injured by the employer's failure to post the performance bond; APPROPRIATION. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB138 (BR255)/LM - M. Dossett AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles. Amend KRS 186A.555 to provide a "cosmetic damage" title for motor vehicles that have received cosmetic damage only; amend KRS 186A.530 to conform. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H)HB139 (BR809)/AA/LM - J. Blanton, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, M. Cantrell, R. Dotson, K. Fleming, D. Frazier, A. Gentry, D. Hale, M. Hart, A. Hatton, S. Heavrin, T. Huff, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, M. Marzian, C. Massey, M. Meredith, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, R. Roberts, S. Sheldon, A. Tackett Laferty, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, R. Webber, B. Wesley, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to duty-related disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 16.582 and 61.621 to increase minimum total and permanent in line of duty or duty-related disability benefits payable to a member of any of the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems from 25% to 75% of the member's monthly average pay; amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to define "monthly average pay" as it relates to total and permanent line of duty and duty-related disability benefits; amend KRS 16.505 to amend the definition of "dependent child" as it relates to total and permanent line of duty or duty-related disability; amend KRS 61.702 to ensure full hospital and medical insurance benefits for the member, spouse, and dependents of a member who has a total and permanent in line of duty or duty-related disability; provide for prospective adjustments in benefits for those eligible members who were totally and permanently disabled in line of duty or due to a duty-related injury; EMERGENCY. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB140 (BR163)/HM - D. Frazier, K. Moser, T. Bojanowski, R. Dotson, K. Fleming, R. Huff, C. Massey, J. Miller, R. Roberts, K. Timoney, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to telehealth. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish minimum standards to telehealth; reestablish the requirement for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and managed care organizations to study the impact of telehealth on the state's health care delivery system; prohibit certain practices in telehealth; authorize health practitioner licensure boards to promulgate administrative regulations related to telehealth; amend KRS 205.510 to revise definitions; amend KRS 205.559 to require reimbursement rates for telehealth to be equivalent to reimbursement rates for the same service provided in person, permit the Department for Medicaid services to approve additional telecommunication technologies for telehealth, and to delete the requirement for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and managed care organizations to study the impact of telehealth on the state's health care delivery system; amend KRS 205.5591 to require telehealth coverage and reimbursement rates to be equivalent to coverage requirements and reimbursement rates for the same service provided in person; amend KRS 304.17A-005 to delete the definition of "telehealth"; amend KRS 304.17A-138 to define "telehealth" and to require that telehealth coverage and reimbursement rates be equivalent to coverage and reimbursement for the same service provided in person; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; and certain sections EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.HB140 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; require telehealth services to meet clinical, technology, and medical coding standards established by a state agency authorized or required to promulgate administrative regulations related to telehealth; and prohibit the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations from denying reimbursement for covered telehealth services based on quality-of-care protocols established by healthcare facilities; authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Department for Medicaid Services to promulgate emergency administrative regulations; make technical corrections.HFA1(L. Willner) - Permit practitioners who participate in a recognized interstate compact to provide telehealth services to individuals located in Kentucky and to receive reimbursement for telehealth services provided to individuals located in Kentucky; define "behavioral health professional."HFA2(D. Frazier) - Amend definition of "telehealth" to exclude certain basic communications between a provider and a patient.HFA3(K. Moser) - Require that reimbursements paid to rural health clinics for telehealth services include an originating site fee and that Medicaid reimbursements paid to rural health clinics for telehealth services include a supplemental reimbursement.HFA4(K. Moser) - Amend the definition of telehealth to exclude certain basic communications between a provider and a patient; require the payment of an originating site fee to rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and federally qualified health center look-alikes; require that reimbursements paid to rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and federally qualified health center look-alikes include a supplemental reimbursement; permit Medicaid managed care organizations and insurers to utilize audits for medical coding accuracy.SCS1/HM - Retain original provisions; establish that certain administrative regulations for telehealth shall be no more restrictive than administrative regulations for in-person services; permit the Department for Medicaid Services, managed care organizations, and insurers to enter into an contractual agreement with providers for lower reimbursement rates for telehealth services; make technical corrections; Effective January 1, 2022. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health and Family Services (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1), (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (1) and (4) Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB141 (BR985) - J. BlantonJan 07-WITHDRAWNHB142 (BR896) - R. Bridges, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, J. Decker, J. Dixon, J. DuPlessis, J. Fischer, D. Hale, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, S. Miles, J. Miller, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, J. Raymond, S. Santoro, S. Sheldon, K. Timoney, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Affordable Housing Act. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198A to establish the nonrefundable Kentucky affordable housing credit for taxable years or periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, for a period of five years; allow the credit to be applied to the income and insurance taxes, in an amount equal to the amount of federal low-income housing tax credit; provide that the aggregate amount of tax credit for any year shall not exceed $12.5 million; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow the credit to be applied to income and limited liability entity taxes; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the income tax credit; create new sections of KRS Chapter 136 to allow the credit to be applied to insurance tax; order the insurance tax credits; amend KRS 131.190 to conform. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB143 (BR931) - S. Maddox, K. Bratcher, F. Rabourn AN ACT relating to fairness for licensees and businesses during the Coronavirus response and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 217.125 to prohibit denial of food processing and distribution permits based on failure to comply with executive orders; create a section of KRS Chapter 243 to prohibit denial of food processing and distribution permits based on failure to comply with executive orders; create a section of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit the Secretary of the Labor Cabinet from enforcing executive orders based on COVID-19; establish the short title of "Ensuring Business Fairness During COVID-19 Response Act"; EMERGENCY. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB144 (BR1009) - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to administrative regulations and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 13A.010 to define "major economic impact"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to require legislative ratification of any administrative regulation having a major economic impact; amend KRS 13A.250 to require that administrative regulations analyze costs for both governmental agencies and regulated entities; amend KRS 13A.190 to prohibit the Governor or executive agency from issuing an emergency administrative regulation and to terminate all existing emergency regulations; amend KRS 13A.330 to specify that the section applies to administrative regulations that do not have a major economic impact; amend KRS 13A.331 to specify that the section applies only to administrative regulations that do not have a major economic impact; amend KRS 13A.040, 13A.050, 13A.230, 314.475, and 327.300 to conform; create a noncodified section to name this Act the Kentucky Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act; declare an EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB145 (BR991) - K. Banta, K. Moser, L. Bechler, J. Blanton, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, J. Decker, R. Dotson, J. Fischer, D. Fister, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, A. Koenig, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, K. Timoney, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT relating to student discipline at public postsecondary education institutions. Amend KRS 164.370 to require each governing board of a public postsecondary education institution to adopt a student code of conduct that includes disciplinary procedures; set minimum requirements for the disciplinary procedures; require the institution to provide additional rights to students eligible to receive certain punishments; require a governing board to permit a student whose residence is in campus housing to appeal to the governing board; require a governing board to permit a student organization whose affiliation with the institution has been terminated to appeal to the governing board; permit a student to appeal a final decision of a governing board in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, except that the student shall have 1 year to appeal; define "student"; title the Act "the Kentucky Student Administrative Rights Protection Act."HB145 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain all original provisions; add definitions for "complainant," "participant," and "Title IX"; clarify the role of Title IX complainants in student disciplinary proceedings; clarify the presumption of innocence; require that participants be granted reasonable and continuous access to the record of evidence; permit audio recordings of proceedings; clarify the right to be represented by counsel; require hearing evidence to be relevant; incorporate a rape sheild provision, reduce the period of time to appeal a final order of the governing board from 2 years to 30 days; give a Title IX complainant equal rights to and upon appeal; give any student participant the right to appeal a decision; create a new section of KRS 164 to require that each public postsecondary education institution publish an annual student discipline report and submit the report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education; and establish short title of "The Kentucky Campus Due Process Protection Act".HFA1(K. Banta) - Retain all original provisions except amend the definition of "complainant"; require the record to contain pleadings and evidence; require the presence of a support person at any phrase in the disciplinary process; reflect federal limitations on the cross-examination of all students; permit the governing board to designate an authority to issue a final order in a student disciplinary proceeding; specify that nothing in the bill is intended to impede an institution's ability to take reasonable interim measures during a timely investigation and adjudication of a student disciplinary matter, including adjustments to student housing arrangements; remove approximate household income as a required student demographic in the student discipline report filed by public postsecondary education institutions; require institutions to report the general source of allegations in the student discipline report.HFA2(K. Banta) - Amend definition of "complainant" to include all crime victims; require that cross-examination conducted personally by a participant be conducted by written questions submitted to be reviewed and read by a neutral hearing officer; permit an institution to require one or more representatives of a class of student victims to serve as the complainant in a disciplinary proceeding when the class-action requirements are met. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 69-22 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Education (S)HB146 (BR112) - K. Banta AN ACT relating to a deduction for medical expenses for individual income tax. Amend KRS 141.019 to allow a deduction for medical expenses for individual income tax purposes; apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB147 (BR410) - K. Moser, T. Bojanowski, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to the regulation of tobacco products and vapor products. Create a new section of KRS 438.305 to 438.350 to permit city or county governments to impose restrictions or requirements on the use, display, sale, and distribution of tobacco products or vapor products that are stricter than those imposed under state law; repeal KRS 438.300. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB148 (BR459)/CI - C. McCoy, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Elliott, S. Heavrin, T. Huff, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, M. Marzian, J. Miller, P. Minter, K. Moser, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, N. Tate, K. Timoney, J. Tipton, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to mental illness. Amend KRS 532.130, 532.135, and 532.140 to add a diagnosis of serious mental illness to the disabilities which prevent execution for persons convicted of capital offenses.HB148 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(C. McCoy) - Retain original provisions; amend the amount of days before trial that a defendant shall file a motion to120 days; amend the amount of days before trial that the court shall rule on that motion to 90 days. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 75-16 with floor amendment (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarHB149 (BR372)/FN - C. McCoy, S. Baker, K. Banta, K. Bratcher, J. Calloway, J. Decker, J. Fischer, D. Fister, K. Fleming, M. Hart, T. Huff, A. Koenig, W. Lawrence, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, J. Miller, K. Moser, D. Osborne, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, W. Thomas, J. Tipton AN ACT relating to opportunities in education. Create new sections in KRS Chapter 141 to establish the Education Opportunity Account Program; define terms and eligibility for the program; establish the requirements of the account-granting organizations and the Department of Revenue; allow auditing of account-granting organizations by the Department of Revenue; create a tax credit for taxes imposed by KRS 141.020, 141.040, and 141.0401; require reporting to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; create short title; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.HB149 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(J. Raymond) - Require educational service providers to comply with open meetings and open records in KRS Chapter 61 in the same manner as public agencies; require the Kentucky Department of Education to promulgate regulations to ensure compliance.HFA2(J. Raymond) - Permit students who qualify as homeless children and youth under federal guidelines to participate in an EOA program.HFA3(J. Raymond) - Require an educational service provider to provide educational materials and services to students who are fluent in English and students who are English language learners; define English language learners.HFA4(J. Raymond) - Require an educational service provider to participate in the state's assessment and accountability system; set terms of participation; authorize the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate necessary administrative regulations.HFA5(T. Bojanowski) - Retain original provisions and provide that the tax credit sunset in four years.HFA6(J. Raymond) - Require an AGO to provide demographic information on eligible students who apply for an EOA; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate an administrative regulation to establish the required demographic information to be collected.HFA7(J. Raymond) - Require education service providers to comply with reporting requirements established by the Kentucky Board of Education for student behavior and discipline.HFA8(J. Raymond) - Amend the definition of "eligible student" to require the student to be a member of a household with an annual household income that is not above the amount of household income necessary to establish eligibility for reduced-price meals based on size of household as determined annually by the United States Department of Agriculture applicable to the Commonwealth, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. secs. 1751 to 1789; require the AGO to retain all unallocated contributions for use in a subsequent application year; and make conforming changes.HFA9(J. Raymond) - Require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations for the maintenance and protection of eligible students' records. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 04, 2021 - floor amendments (1), (2), (3) and (4) filed; posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - floor amendment (5) filed Feb 22, 2021 - floor amendments (6), (7), (8) and (9) filedHB150 (BR211) - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to absentee voter assistance. Amend KRS 117.0863 to designate and define who can provide assistance in voting for absentee voters; provide method of designation. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB151 (BR863)/LM - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to recorded instruments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 67 to define "recorded instrument" and "portal"; require county clerks to be open for reviewing and obtaining copies of recorded instruments for 40 hours a week unless they maintain a portal that allows the public to search for electronic copies of recorded instruments; establish deadlines for county clerks to maintain portals for the filing and searching of recorded instruments. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Local Government (H)HB152 (BR870)/LM - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to county clerk fees. Amend KRS 64.012 to add affidavits of conversion or severance, assignments of release, statements of authority as to real property, and lien filings by cities to the list of filings with a specified fee; specify that the $10 permanent storage fee is to accrue throughout the county clerk's term; amend KRS 186A.298 and 273A.020 to conform. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committeeHB153 (BR407) - J. Tipton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, J. Dixon, A. Hatton, S. Lewis, C. Massey, J. Miller, B. Rowland AN ACT relating to dual credit scholarships. Amend KRS 164.786 to add two career and technical education courses per year to the Dual Credit Scholarship; amend KRS 164.787 to delete the dual credit provisions from the Work Ready Scholarship. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB154 (BR854) - N. Tate, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to prevention-oriented child abuse awareness instruction. Require school councils or principals to adopt child abuse awareness and prevention instruction that is taught by a trained, certified teacher; establish short title of "Erin's Law." Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB155 (BR1100) - N. Tate, M. Prunty, L. Bechler, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, J. Bray, J. Decker, M. Dossett, D. Elliott, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, T. Huff, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, S. Lewis, C. Massey, M. Meredith, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, R. Webber AN ACT relating to abandoned infants. Amend KRS 405.075 to define and allow the use of a "newborn safety device" related to the anonymous surrendering of a newborn infant in the Commonwealth at a participating staffed police station, staffed fire station, or a staffed hospital. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 11, 2021 - reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)HB156 (BR950) - K. King, L. Bechler, D. Hale, M. Hart, N. Tate, W. Thomas, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel tax. Amend KRS 138.510 to impose a 1.5% surtax on historical horse races, on or after October 1, 2021; amend KRS 138.513 to impose a 2.5% surtax on advance deposit account wagers; amend KRS 138.530 and 230.750 to conform. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB157 (BR433) - A. Bowling AN ACT relating to the establishment of historical commissions. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky State Park Centennial Commission and the Kentucky Semiquincentennial Commission to coordinate celebrations; establish membership of the commissions; establish sunset dates for the provisions. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB158 (BR877) - D. Frazier, J. Bray, R. Dotson, R. Goforth, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to local air boards. Amend KRS 183.132 to allow a state university having an aviation degree track and also operating as a fixed-base operator to an airport governed by a local air board to submit for confirmation two additional members to the six-member board for a total of eight members and to provide for a contingency if all local governments withdraw their participation in the air board to allow a participating university to assume control of airport upon agreement with local governments and dissolution of the air board.HB158 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions of bill, but stipulate that an eligible university shall be part of an air board if the local governments pass ordinances and amend any existing memorandum of agreement to conform, delete requirement that an eligible university serves as a fixed-base operator, remove language regarding the transfer of the airport facilities to a university if all local governments cease participating, and include the possibility of the university being a successor member of the board while providing a state university seeks to withdraw participation, it shall not be entitled to the return of any moneys advanced to the board.HFA1(D. Frazier) - Make technical correction. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Local Government (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1); received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB159 (BR384) - M. Hart, K. Bratcher, M. Dossett, D. Hale, S. Maddox, P. Pratt AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs. Amend KRS 211.190 to allow local government entities and special districts to void implementation of the water fluoridation programs administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by legislative action. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB160 (BR957) - M. Hart AN ACT relating to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Create a new section of KRS 210.005 to 210.366 to establish the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities; cite as the Frank Huffman Act. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB161 (BR842) - L. Bechler, C. Massey AN ACT relating to emergency administrative regulations and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to prohibit administrative bodies from promulgating administrative regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic without first consulting the General Assembly; nullify select emergency administrative regulations related to COVID-19 that were filed without an accompanying ordinary administrative regulation; EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB162 (BR104)/LM - D. Osborne, J. Jenkins, J. Blanton, D. Lewis, S. Santoro AN ACT relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 120 to provide for an automatic recount in elections of constitutional officers, members of Congress, and members of the General Assembly when the vote margin is 0.5% or less; amend KRS 118.775 relating to membership in the General Assembly to conform; amend KRS 120.185 to provide for a recount in elections of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, members of Congress, and members of the General Assembly when an automatic recount does not apply; amend KRS 120.195, 120.205, and 120.215 to establish procedures for any election contest involving the Governor and Lieutenant Governor and members of the General Assembly, including a mechanism to ensure the integrity of the election records and a chain of custody of election records if transported; provide who shall conduct a recount as part of an election contest and the procedures to be followed; provide the time frame for a newly ordered election; amend KRS 117.295, 118.740, 120.017, and 120.155 to conform; APPROPRIATION. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021HB163 (BR87) - R. Huff, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, C. Massey, K. Timoney AN ACT relating to teacher certification. Amend KRS 161.030 to require the Education Professional Standards Board to reissue certification for a lapsed certificate to an applicant who holds a master's degree and is not subject to denial of a certificate under KRS 161.120. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (H); posted in committeeHB164 (BR288)/CI/LM - R. Huff, K. Bratcher, B. Reed AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, to create a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release, for certain offenses; amend KRS 508.010, relating to assault in the first degree, to create a mandatory fine of $15,000 and a minimum sentence of 90 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 512.020, 512.030, or 512.040; amend KRS 525.020, relating to riot in the first degree, to create a minimum sentence of 45 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; amend KRS 525.030, realting to riot in the second degree, to create a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 525.020, 525.030, or 525.040; amend KRS 525.150 to make disrupting meetings and processions a Class A misdemeanor in all cases; amend KRS 525.140 to make obstructing a highway a Class D felony when the obstruction blocks an emergency vehicle, emergency responder, or emergency exit; create a new section of KRS Chapter 511 to create the offense of unlawful camping on property owned by the Commonwealth; amend KRS 511.060 to make criminal trespass a Class D felony when done to harass a person who is a law enforcement officer, active duty member of the military, judge, or elected or appointed government official; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to require 12-hour hold for any person charged with certain offenses and allow exceptions; repeal KRS 525.145, relating to disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB165 (BR398) - M. Dossett, B. Reed, R. Goforth, N. Kirk-McCormick, S. Lewis AN ACT relating to school building projects. Amend KRS 162.070 to increase the minimum amount for advertising and bidding school building projects from $7,500 to $30,000. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB166 (BR10) - C. Massey, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the first Saturday of October of each year as "First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day"; require the Governor to proclaim the date each year and require state flags to be lowered to half-mast on state public buildings from sunrise to sunset on that day. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB167 (BR1030) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 119.205 to prohibit payment to any person by a candidate or committee, or any person acting on behalf of a candidate or committee, for the purpose of transporting a voter to polls; make violation Class B misdemeanor; Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB168 (BR7) - C. Massey, M. Prunty, K. Bratcher, D. Hale AN ACT relating to the Honor and Remember flag. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the state's emblem of the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty; specify locations, dates, and circumstances under which the flag may be displayed. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB169 (BR873) - C. Massey, J. Nemes AN ACT relating to financial transparency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 27A to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to procure an annual financial audit of all funds and accounts under its jurisdiction; require audits to be conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; allow the Administrative Office of the Courts to enter into a contract to perform an audit only after the Auditor of Public Accounts has declined to perform the audit; if the Auditor of Public Accounts performs the audit, charge the Administrative Office of the Courts for expenses incurred by the Auditor of Public Accounts to perform the audit; if the Administrative Office of the Courts contracts to perform an audit, require a copy of the audit report and management letter to be forwarded to the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Legislative Research Commission; grant the Auditor of Public Accounts the right to review work papers and documents developed by the entity contracted to perform the audit; allow the Auditor of Public Accounts to conduct a special audit or examination of the Administrative Office of the Courts, with expenses to be borne by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H)HB170 (BR494) - S. Baker, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to ophthalmic dispensers. Amend KRS 326.080 to require the license renewal fee be established by the board through promulgation of administrative regulation. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB171 (BR289) - J. Tipton, S. Maddox, L. Bechler, S. Sheldon AN ACT relating to governmental emergencies and declaring an emergency. Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 39A.100 to limit declarations of emergency, including executive orders relating to an emergency, to 15 days unless extended by the General Assembly; prohibit the Governor from declaring a new emergency based on the same facts upon the expiration of the initial declaration; prohibit the Governor from suspending statutes or administrative regulations unless the subject matter is authorized by statute; limit declarations of emergency by local chief executive officers to 15 days unless terminated earlier or extended by the corresponding local legislative body; amend KRS 39A.180, 39A.280, 315.500, and 367.374 to conform; create a noncodified section asserting the provisions of the Act are nonseverable; EMERGENCY. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB172 (BR161) - D. Frazier, S. McPherson, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Real Estate Appraisers Board. Amend KRS 324A.015 to require the board to employ state-certified general appraisers with at least five years of experience to conduct grievance investigations; amend KRS 324A.035 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 324A.047 and 324A.050 to clarify standards; amend KRS 324A.052 to require complaints to be filed within five years after the date of transmittal of the appraisal report or review assignment or at least two years after the final disposition of any judicial proceeding that the appraiser provided testimony related to the assignment; amend KRS 324A.065 to require the initial application fee to not exceed $200 for federally related transactions; require the annual certificate and licensure fees to not exceed $200 for federally related transactions; establish a returned check fee of $50 for federally related transactions; eliminate the initial application fee, examination fee, duplicate certificate fee, and roster fee for nonfederally related transactions; require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish and collect a prelicensure fee not to exceed $100 and a continuing education course review fee not to exceed $50; amend KRS 324A.150 to include a network, list, or roster of licensed or certified appraisers to the definition of "appraiser panel"; amend KRS 324A.152 to require an appraisal management company to certify that it is not partly or fully owned by an appraiser whose license has been disciplined; amend KRS 324A.154 to require the board to promulgate administrative regulations with the approval of the executive director of the Kentucky Real Estate Authority; amend KRS 324A.164 to exclude a federally defined "federally regulated appraisal management company" from the appraisal management company statutes.HB172 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except require the time limitation for complaints inapplicable to those complaints involving the actions outlined in KRS 324A.050(1)(c), (d), (g), and (k). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent CalendarHB173 (BR201) - L. Willner, J. DuPlessis, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, M. Marzian, C. McCoy, A. Scott, S. Sheldon, K. Timoney, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to minimum security requirements at retail establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 244 to define terms; establish pre-employment requirements for bouncers; create bouncer training standards; establish agency oversight; prevent confusion as to whether a law enforcement officer is on or off duty; amend KRS 244.120 to prohibit consumption of alcohol by a bouncer during work hours; cite this Act as Christopher's Law. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB174 (BR1049) - S. SharpFeb 04-WITHDRAWNHB175 (BR266)/LM - S. Maddox, M. Hart, S. Baker, J. Bray, J. Decker, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, J. Gooch Jr., R. Huff, T. Huff, D. Lewis, C. Massey, J. Nemes, P. Pratt, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, B. Rowland, S. Santoro, N. Tate, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to unlawful discriminatory practices. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; establish an unlawful discriminatory practice against the firearms industry; create a civil cause of action to be brought by victims; create a civil cause of action to be brought by the Attorney General.HB175 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(S. Maddox) - Retain Section 1, original defintions; delete Sections 2 to 4; create two new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to make it unlawful for a financial institution or government entity to adopt a policy to refrain from doing business with the firearms industry without a valid business or financial reason; and authorize civil actions by the Attorney General.HFA2(S. Maddox) - Retain original defintions; create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to make it unlawful for a financial institution or government entity to adopt a policy to refrain from doing business with the firearms industry without a business or financial reason; authorize civil actions by the Attorney General. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Mar 02, 2021 - floor amendment (2) filed; floor amendment (1) withdrawn Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 73-24 with floor amendment (2) Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB176 (BR807) - J. Decker AN ACT relating to reorganization. Confirm Auditor of Public Accounts Executive Order APA #2020-01, relating to reorganization, filed with the Secretary of State on October 15, 2020; create the Office of the Assistant Auditor of Public Accounts; create the Office of Local Government Audits; create the Office of State Government Audits and Technology; create the Office of Special Examinations; abolish the Office of Financial Audits and transfer its duties to the Office of Local Government Audits and the Office of State Government Audits and Technology; abolish the Office of Technology and Special Audits and transfer its duties to the Office of Special Examinations and the Office of State Government Audits and Technology. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 98-0 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB177 (BR834) - S. Sheldon, R. Bridges, D. Lewis, C. Massey, S. McPherson, M. Prunty, S. Sharp AN ACT relating to pharmacy benefits in the Medicaid program and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 205.5514 to require the Department for Medicaid Services to establish and implement a preferred drug list, reimbursement methodologies, and dispensing fees for Medicaid managed care organizations and the state pharmacy benefit manager within 30 days after the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 205.5518 to require Medicaid managed care organizations and pharmacy benefit managers to use reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees established by the department for all Medicaid pharmacy benefit claims submitted on or after January 1, 2021; EMERGENCY. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB178 (BR878) - S. Sheldon AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Education. Amend KRS 156.029 to require appointments to the Kentucky Board of Education to reflect equal gender representation and proportionally reflect the Commonwealth's political affiliation and minority racial composition; provide that members can be removed if composition requirements are not met; add a student and a teacher to the board as non-voting members; prohibit the Governor from reorganizing the board; amend KRS 156.040 and KRS 63.080 to conform.HB178 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; add the secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to the board as an ex officio member; establish a term end date for the teacher and student members; require the student member to be a junior at the time of appointment; apply the equal representation requirements to the Supreme Court district members and the at-large members respectively; confirm Executive Order 2020-610. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Education (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 78-16 with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (S)HB179 (BR1159)/LM - P. Pratt AN ACT relating to regulatory licensing fees. Amend KRS 243.075 to allow a county that contains a city authorized to also charge a regulatory licensing fee to charge a fee; allow a county or city that held a local option election between July 15, 2014, and July 15, 2018, to impose a fee within two years of the date of the Act. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 84-8; received in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB180 (BR874) - M. Prunty AN ACT relating to the establishment of a pediatric advisory council. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 to establish a Pediatric Acute onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) advisory council to study PANS and pediatric auto immune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS), examine services for those suffering from PANS and PANDAS, collaborate and coordinate on research projects to identify treatment options for those suffering from PANS and PANDAS, and make recommendations regarding legislative and regulatory changes to the legislature; outline advisory council membership; require the task force to meet quarterly; require findings to be submitted annually; require the council to cease to exist on December 1, 2030 unless reestablished by the General Assembly. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB181 (BR32) - J. Raymond, K. Flood, A. Scott AN ACT relating to lactation accommodations for students of public institutions of postsecondary education. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require public postsecondary institutions to provide accommodations for lactating students; specify the accommodations required; allow institutions to use existing facility space to meet the requirements; require reasonable time to accommodate the lactating student's needs without academic penalty; require institutions subject to this section draft policies ensuring this section is implemented. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB182 (BR256) - J. Raymond, L. Willner AN ACT relating to voter registration. Amend KRS 116.025 to provide that a person convicted of a felony shall not be permitted to vote until his or her civil or voting rights have been restored by executive pardon or order; amend KRS 116.045 to provide for voter registration on the day of an election; amend KRS 116.0455 to provide that each application for a motor vehicle driver's license shall be a simultaneous application for voter registration unless declined by the applicant; amend KRS 116.048 to provide that each application filed through a designated voter registration agency shall be a simultaneous application for voter registration unless declined by the applicant; amend various other sections to conform. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB183 (BR967)/FN - B. Reed, D. Bentley, S. Baker, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, J. Bray, R. Bridges, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, J. DuPlessis, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, A. Gentry, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, C. Massey, B. McCool, M. Meredith, K. Moser, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, S. Riley, B. Rowland, S. Rudy, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the hospital rate improvement program, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 205.6405 and 205.205.6406 to update provisions of the hospital rate improvement program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.HB183 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN - Retain provisions of the bill; make technical corrections; APPROPRIATIONS, EMERGENCY. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)HB184 (BR1057) - C. Freeland, D. Hale, K. King, C. Massey AN ACT relating to Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships. Amend KRS 164.7879 to allow a student who attends an out of state high school or Department of Defense school due to a parent's military transfer to earn a KEES award if the student earned a base amount in a previous year at a Kentucky high school. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB185 (BR78) - A. Scott, K. Flood, N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond, L. Willner AN ACT relating to child and maternal fatality teams. Amend KRS 211.684 and 211.686 to require the establishment of the state and local child and maternal fatality review teams. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB186 (BR27) - A. Scott, K. Flood, N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to curriculum. Amend KRS 156.160 to require public middle and high school curriculum to include instruction on the history of racism. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB187 (BR820) - A. Scott, N. Kulkarni AN ACT relating to student journalist freedom. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to make legislative findings; establish definitions; provide additional free speech protections for student journalists; place limitations on additional protections; provide protection for student media advisors; require each district to adopt a written policy for time, place, and manner restrictions, and for an appeals procedure; provide that student speech not be considered school speech; provide that a student journalist or student media advisor may seek injunctive relief; establish the short title of "New Voices Act". Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB188 (BR934) - S. Riley, S. Baker, J. Branscum, J. Bray, S. McPherson, B. Rowland, K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to the renaming of the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway. Direct the Transportation Cabinet to rename the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, and within 30 days of the effective date, make all changes on maps, Web sites, databases, and official highway lists; allow the Transportation Cabinet to change all highway signs and markings to reflect the name change after signs are damaged or in the course of ordinary maintenance; amend KRS 189.390 to conform.HB188 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions, Add a new section to designate the location of the Bernard T. Moynahan Memorial Highway in Jessamine County, superseding and correcting an error made in 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 43.SCA1(J. Higdon) - Make title amendment. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Transportation (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB189 (BR1028)/LM - D. Hale, B. Wesley, R. Goforth, R. Heath, DJ Johnson AN ACT relating to school bus safety. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 67 to define "owner," "code enforcement board," "county," "camera monitoring system," "recorded images," and "stop arm camera violation"; permit the legislative body of a county to enact an ordinance to authorize the use of camera monitoring systems by a local school district and permit the enforcement of a civil penalty for a stop arm camera violation recorded by a camera monitoring system; permit the legislative body of a county to enter into an interlocal agreement to implement and enforce such ordinances; provide that a legislative body shall set the amount of the civil penalty; to provide that the revenue generated from a civil penalty shall be retained by the county; require specific notice for a stop arm camera violation; require the legislative body of a county to designate a form for a stop arm camera violation; establish defenses to a stop arm camera violation; define the procedures for a contest to a stop arm camera violation; require a recipient of a stop arm camera violation to pay or contest the violation within 60 days; allow for suspension of registration for failure to pay a fine; require a county to notify the Transportation Cabinet of the need to release a suspension within one business day of payment; amend KRS 189.370 to require traffic in the opposite direction of a school bus to stop for a school bus on highways that are not divided by a raised barrier or unpaved median.HB189 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(D. Hale) - Make technical corrections to conform. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Transportation (H) Feb 10, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-3 with floor amendment (1) Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Transportation (S)HB190 (BR1149) - J. Blanton, D. Elliott, D. Fister, R. Palumbo, R. Roberts AN ACT relating to the sale of grocery items by food service establishments and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS 217.280 to 217.390 to exempt legally permitted food service establishments from any state or local laws and administrative regulations that prohibit the sale of grocery items such as bread, milk, and other grocery staples to any customer; prohibit any additional permit or fee; EMERGENCY.HB190 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain current provisions; exempt provisions of KRS 217.125; EMERGENCY.HFA1(J. Blanton) - Retain current provisions; add that sales are limited to no more than 25% of gross annual sales for the federal tax year; add that an additional permit or permit fee may be required if sales are more than 25%. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H); posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 26, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB191 (BR1063) - J. Petrie, B. Reed, M. Hart AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for support due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Appropriate $220,000,000 in General Fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Public Protection Cabinet for direct relief payments to eligible small businesses in eligible industries through grant application; appropriate $20,000,000 in General Fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Public Protection Cabinet for direct relief payments to eligible small nonprofit organizations through grant application; provide definitions; appropriate $100,589,700 in General Fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Labor Cabinet for payment of interest and principal for advances under Title XII of the Social Security Act during calendar year 2021; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB192 (BR970) - J. Petrie, B. Reed AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities. The State/Executive Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to General Government: 2020-2021: $2,232,159,200, 2021-2022: $1,799,151,900; appropriate to the Economic Development Cabinet: 2020-2021: $30,692,000, 2021-2022: $32,698,000; appropriate to the Department of Education: 2020-2021: $5,087,565,600, 2021-2022: $5,236,333,800; appropriate to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet: 2020-2021: $224,230,300, 2021-2022: $226,419,100; appropriate to the Energy and Environment Cabinet: 2020-2021: $301,178,900, 2021-2022: $276,053,300; appropriate to the Finance and Administration Cabinet: 2020-2021: $992,598,800, 2021-2022: $1,025,343,600; appropriate to the Health and Family Services Cabinet: 2020-2021: $16,559,398,900, 2021-2022: $16,709,573,800; appropriate to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet: 2020-2021: $1,270,439,200, 2021-2022: $1,293,490,400; appropriate to the Labor Cabinet: 2020-2021: $1,642,204,900, 2021-2022: $761,756,600; appropriate to the Personnel Cabinet: 2020-2021: $63,150,200, 2021-2022: $90,780,200; appropriate to Postsecondary Education: 2020-2021: $8,533,377,500, 2021-2022: $8,938,898,700; appropriate to the Public Protection Cabinet: 2020-2021: $167,314,500, 2021-2022: $125,746,600; appropriate to the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: 2020-2021: $269,047,600, 2021-2022: $274,838,800; appropriate to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund: 2021-2022: $100,000,000; not included in the appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: 2020-2021: $8,538,931,500, 2021-2022: $807,761,600; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; detail Part V, Funds Transfer; detail Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and detail Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.HB192 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - The State/Executive Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to General Government: 2019-2020: $21,535,000, 2020-2021: $1,794,495,300, 2021-2022: $1,733,997,100; appropriate to the Economic Development Cabinet: 2020-2021: $29,994,600, 2021-2022: $29,994,600; appropriate to the Department of Education: 2020-2021: $5,123,942,200, 2021-2022: $5,053,380,200; appropriate to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet: 2020-2021: $614,363,800, 2021-2022: $615,727,000; appropriate to the Energy and Environment Cabinet: 2019-2020: $700,000, 2020-2021: $298,796,200, 2021-2022: $278,734,200; appropriate to the Finance and Administration Cabinet: 2019-2020: $2,800,000, 2020-2021: $972,494,200, 2021-2022: $933,204,500; appropriate to the Health and Family Services Cabinet: 2019-2020: $300,000, 2020-2021: $14,945,374,300, 2021-2022: $14,945,872,800; appropriate to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet: 2019-2020: $17,216,900, 2020-2021: $1,308,658,400, 2021-2022: $1,313,621,400; appropriate to the Labor Cabinet: 2020-2021: $193,479,800, 2021-2022: $193,479,800; appropriate to the Personnel Cabinet: 2020-2021: $62,500,200, 2021-2022: $62,500,200; appropriate to Postsecondary Education: 2019-2020: $497,400, 2020-2021: $8,518,348,800, 2021-2022: $8,523,921,800; appropriate to the Public Protection Cabinet: 2020-2021: $126,589,800, 2021-2022: $126,589,800; appropriate to the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: 2019-2020: $2,700,000, 2020-2021: $272,910,000, 2021-2022: $273,929,700; appropriate to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund: 2020-2021: $134,346,300, 2021-2022: $625,737,500; not included in the appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: 2019-2020: $16,000,000, 2020-2021: $8,548,765,500, 2021-2022: $94,695,600; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; detail Part V, Funds Transfer; detail Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and detail Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.SCS1 - The State/Executive Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to General Government: 2019-2020: $21,535,000, 2020-2021: $1,794,495,300, 2021-2022: $1,728,272,700; appropriate to the Economic Development Cabinet: 2020-2021: $29,994,600, 2021-2022: $29,994,600; appropriate to the Department of Education: 2020-2021: $5,123,942,200, 2021-2022: $5,053,380,200; appropriate to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet: 2020-2021: $614,363,800, 2021-2022: $615,727,000; appropriate to the Energy and Environment Cabinet: 2019-2020: $700,000, 2020-2021: $298,796,200, 2021-2022: $278,734,200; appropriate to the Finance and Administration Cabinet: 2019-2020: $2,800,000, 2020-2021: $972,494,200, 2021-2022: $933,204,500; appropriate to the Health and Family Services Cabinet: 2019-2020: $300,000, 2020-2021: $14,945,374,300, 2021-2022: $14,945,872,800; appropriate to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet: 2019-2020: $17,216,900, 2020-2021: $1,308,658,400, 2021-2022: $1,313,621,400; appropriate to the Labor Cabinet: 2020-2021: $193,479,800, 2021-2022: $193,479,800; appropriate to the Personnel Cabinet: 2020-2021: $62,500,200, 2021-2022: $62,500,200; appropriate to Postsecondary Education: 2019-2020: $497,400, 2020-2021: $8,518,348,800, 2021-2022: $8,523,921,800; appropriate to the Public Protection Cabinet: 2020-2021: $126,589,800, 2021-2022: $126,589,800; appropriate to the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: 2019-2020: $2,700,000, 2020-2021: $272,910,000, 2021-2022: $273,929,700; appropriate to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund: 2020-2021: $134,346,300, 2021-2022: $631,461,900; not included in the appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: 2019-2020: $16,000,000, 2020-2021: $8,548,765,500, 2021-2022: $94,695,600; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; detail Part V, Funds Transfer; detail Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and detail Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.SFA1(A. Southworth) - Relating to Residential Youth-at-Risk Programs, appropriate additional $670,000 in General Fund moneys in each fiscal year to the SEEK budget unit, and to offset the increase, reduce $670,000 in General Fund moneys in each fiscal year to the Operations and Support Services budget unit. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Jan 11, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 71-22 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Appropriations & Revenue (S); taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Jan 12, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 13, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn; passed 32-0-1 with Committee Substitute; received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for concurrence or non-concurrence; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (1); Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute (1); Conference Committee appointed in House and SenateHB193 (BR971) - J. Petrie, B. Reed, C. Massey AN ACT relating to appropriations providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Transportation Cabinet Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to General Administration and Support: 2020-2021: $88,284,200, 2021-2022: $88,774,500; appropriate to Aviation: 2020-2021: $24,691,100, 2021-2022: $18,540,500; appropriate to Debt Service: 2020-2021: $147,991,400, 2021-2022: $139,139,600; appropriate to Highways: 2020-2021: $1,984,387,400, 2021-2022: $1,984,774,400; appropriate to Public Transportation: 2020-2021: $81,080,000, 2021-2022: $40,481,700; appropriate to Revenue Sharing: 2020-2021: $335,267,500, 2021-2022: $341,480,300; appropriate to Vehicle Regulation: 2020-2021: $63,513,500, 2021-2022: $63,983,400; not included in the appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: 2020-2021: $14,640,000, 2021-2022: $12,190,000; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, Funds Transfer; detail Part IV, Transportation Cabinet Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.HB193 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - The Transportation Cabinet Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to General Administration and Support: 2020-2021: $88,284,200, 2021-2022: $88,284,200; appropriate to Aviation: 2020-2021: $24,519,100, 2021-2022: $23,528,100; appropriate to Debt Service: 2020-2021: $147,991,400, 2021-2022: $139,139,600; appropriate to Highways: 2020-2021: $1,666,311,500, 2021-2022: $1,666,311,500; appropriate to Public Transportation: 2020-2021: $40,430,000, 2021-2022: $48,830,000; appropriate to Revenue Sharing: 2020-2021: $335,267,500, 2021-2022: $341,480,300; appropriate to Vehicle Regulation: 2019-2020: $4,265,500, 2020-2021: $63,513,500, 2021-2022: $63,513,500; not included in the appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: 2019-2020: $1,460,000, 2020-2021: $14,640,000, 2021-2022: $7,890,000; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, Funds Transfer; detail Part IV, Transportation Cabinet Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.SCS1 - The Transportation Cabinet Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to General Administration and Support: 2020-2021: $88,284,200, 2021-2022: $88,284,200; appropriate to Aviation: 2020-2021: $24,519,100, 2021-2022: $23,528,100; appropriate to Debt Service: 2020-2021: $147,991,400, 2021-2022: $139,139,600; appropriate to Highways: 2020-2021: $1,666,311,500, 2021-2022: $1,666,311,500; appropriate to Public Transportation: 2020-2021: $40,430,000, 2021-2022: $48,830,000; appropriate to Revenue Sharing: 2020-2021: $335,267,500, 2021-2022: $341,480,300; appropriate to Vehicle Regulation: 2019-2020: $4,265,500, 2020-2021: $63,513,500, 2021-2022: $63,513,500; not included in the appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: 2019-2020: $1,460,000, 2020-2021: $14,640,000, 2021-2022: $7,890,000; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, Funds Transfer; detail Part IV, Transportation Cabinet Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Jan 11, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 74-20 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Transportation (S); taken from Transportation (S); 1st reading; returned to Transportation (S) Jan 12, 2021 - taken from Transportation (S); 2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Jan 13, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 33-0-1 with Committee Substitute; received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for concurrence or non-concurrence; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute; Conference Committee appointed in House and SenateHB194 (BR972) - J. Petrie, B. Reed, C. Massey AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Appropriate from the General Fund $71,986,400 for fiscal year 2020-2021 and $75,188,700 for fiscal year 2021-2022; appropriate from Restricted Funds $75,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021 and $175,000 for fiscal year 2021-2022; appropriate from Federal Funds $1,283,000 in fiscal year 2020-2021; detail Part II, General Provisions; detail Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.HB194 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Appropriate from the General Fund $71,986,400 for fiscal year 2020-2021 and $71,986,400 for fiscal year 2021-2022; appropriate from Restricted Funds $75,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021 and $75,000 for fiscal year 2021-2022; detail Part II, General Provisions; detail Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.SCS1 - Appropriate from the General Fund $71,986,400 for fiscal year 2020-2021 and $71,986,400 for fiscal year 2021-2022; appropriate from Restricted Funds $75,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021 and $75,000 for fiscal year 2021-2022; detail Part II, General Provisions; detail Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Jan 11, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 76-11 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Appropriations & Revenue (S); taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Jan 12, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute Jan 13, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 32-0-1 with Committee Substitute; received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for concurrence or non-concurrence; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute; Conference Committee appointed in House and SenateHB195 (BR973) - J. Petrie, B. Reed, C. Massey, J. Nemes AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities. The Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to Court of Justice: 2020-2021: $440,802,800, 2021-2022: $447,867,300; appropriate to Judicial Retirement System: 2020-2021: $7,147,500, 2021-2022: $8,017,100; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.HB195 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - The Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to Court of Justice: 2020-2021: $440,802,800, 2021-2022: $440,732,000; appropriate to Judicial Retirement System: 2020-2021: $7,147,500, 2021-2022: $7,147,500; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.SCS1 - The Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; appropriate to Court of Justice: 2020-2021: $440,802,800, 2021-2022: $440,732,000; appropriate to Judicial Retirement System: 2020-2021: $7,147,500, 2021-2022: $7,147,500; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 08, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Jan 11, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 76-19 with Committee Substitute; received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Appropriations & Revenue (S); taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Jan 12, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute Jan 13, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 33-0-1 with Committee Substitute; received in House; to Rules (H); taken from Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day for concurrence or non-concurrence; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute; Conference Committee appointed in House and SenateHB196 (BR1060) - B. Wesley, J. Bray, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, D. Hale, N. Kirk-McCormick, M. Koch, S. McPherson, M. Prunty, B. Rowland, S. Sharp AN ACT relating to the prohibition of patriot penalties in insurance. Create a new section of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit insurers from refusing to issue a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance, or imposing an additional premium, solely because the person is uninsured if, during the period the person was without insurance, the person was on military service and absent from the Commonwealth; require insurers to inquire about military service upon application for insurance; provide penalties for insurers who demonstrate a willful pattern of noncompliance. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 84-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB197 (BR1144) - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to notarization of official documents. Amend KRS 423.300 to define "in-person electronic notarization" and "remote electronic notarization"; amend 423.310, 324.325, 423.355, 423.380. 423.385, 423.390, 423.415, 423.430, and 423.450 to conform; repeal KRS 423.110, 423.130, 423.140, 423.150, 423.160. 423.170. 423.180, 423.190, and 423.200. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB198 (BR404) - J. Branscum, S. Rudy AN ACT relating to petroleum storage tanks. Amend KRS 224.60-142 to clarify the ending dates of the petroleum storage tank program. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB199 (BR920)/LM - B. Reed, D. Frazier, C. Massey AN ACT relating to rights-of-way on state roads. Amend KRS 177.106 to define "encroachment"; clarify the requirement for an encroachment permit, as well as the power of the Transportation Cabinet to order encroachments removed or remedied; allow for a civil fine for a person who encroaches upon the right-of-way of a state-maintained road without obtaining a permit; allow municipalities to collect fines for violations, and use the funds for public safety or infrastructure; repeal KRS 177.103 Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 90-1 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Transportation (S)HB200 (BR1082) - T. Bojanowski, C. Massey, K. Flood, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT related to a tax credit for educator expense. Amend KRS 141.019 to allow taxpayers to include the federal deduction for educator expenses in adjusted gross income; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable educator expense credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022; allow for a dollar-for-dollar credit with a maximum of $250 per eligible educator for unreimbursed eligible educator expenses that are incurred during the taxable year; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the income tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow for the reporting on the credit. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB201 (BR401) - J. Raymond, T. Bojanowski, N. Kulkarni, A. Scott, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to contraceptive coverage. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for contraception; set forth requirements for health benefit plans relating to contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 205.6485 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 446.350 to provide that nothing in the new section on contraceptive coverage shall be construed to violate section; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB202 (BR1094) - J. Dixon, DJ Johnson, M. Prunty, R. Webber AN ACT relating to nursing. Amend KRS 314.011 to expand the definition of "licensed pratical nursing practice" and to expand the definition of "advanced practice registered nursing;" amend KRS 314.021 to grant the Kentucky Board of Nursing additional regulatory authority; amend KRS 314.042 to clarify when the board may authorize a person to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse temporarily; amend the reviewing procedure for a Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse’s Prescriptive Authority for Nonscheduled Legend Drugs (CAPA-NS); amend when an advanced practice registered nurse is exempt from the Collaborative Agreement for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse’s Prescriptive Authority for Nonscheduled Legend Drugs requirement; and clarify the procedures for when an advanced practice registered nurse may obtain a controlled substance certificate; amend KRS 314.107 to allow for additional forms of correspondence; amend KRS 314.131 to grant the Kentucky Board of Nursing additional regulatory authority; repeal KRS 314. 196, relating to the Collaborative Prescribing Agreement Joint Advisory Committee.HB202 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Delete KRS 314.011 to remove the changes made expanding the definition of "registered nursing practice," "advanced practice registered nursing," and "licensed practical nursing practice." Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 26, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB203 (BR369)/LM - C. Stevenson, J. Raymond, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to voting. Create a new section of Chapter 117 to provide for curing certain mail-in absentee ballot deficiencies; amend KRS 117.087 to provide additional time to process and count mail-in absentee ballots, provide direction regarding ballot and signature deficiencies, and to conform. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB204 (BR370)/LM - C. Stevenson, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 117.086 to establish the use of a secure ballot drop box as an option for return of a mail-in absentee ballot and to establish requirements for drop box use; amend KRS 117.085 and 117.087 to conform. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB205 (BR368)/LM - C. Stevenson, J. Raymond, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to voting. Amend KRS 117.085 to provide for requesting a mail-in absentee ballot by requesting an application from the county clerk or by requesting the ballot directly through a secure online portal; provide county clerks the option of tracking mail-in absentee ballots by use of Intelligent Mail barcodes; establish procedures for voters to return a mail-in absentee ballot and vote in-person; amend KRS 14.312, 117.165, and 117.235 to conform. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB206 (BR861) - S. Sharp, B. Wesley, D. Bentley, D. Hale, M. Hart, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, M. Koch, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard Adoption Assistance Program and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 36.477 to raise the amount of available assistance from the Kentucky National Guard Adoption Assistance Program; EMERGENCY. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent CalendarHB207 (BR1098) - J. Gooch Jr., D. Fister, P. Flannery, DJ Johnson, N. Kirk-McCormick AN ACT relating to utility service. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to prohibit a local government entity from taking any legislative or executive action that has the purpose or effect of impairing a consumer's ability to use a utility service that is described in KRS 278.010(3)(a), (b), or (c) and that is provided by a utility regulated by the Public Service Commission under KRS Chapter 278 or is otherwise incorporated under KRS Chapter 279.HB207 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(M. Meredith) - Delete original provisions; prohibit any executive, administrative, or legislative action that has the purpose or effect of prohibiting or otherwise limiting in any way, based upon the energy source, a consumer's ability to use a utility service described in KRS 278.010(3)(a), (b), or (c) that is provided by a utility regulated by the Public Service Commission under KRS Chapter 278 or that is otherwise incorporated under KRS Chapter 279; provide that nothing in the section shall prohibit or alter the powers of the Public Service Commission or the ability of a local government to act in any other lawful way; define "local government."SCS1 - Retain original provisions; prohibit any executive, administrative, or legislative action that has the purpose or effect of prohibiting or otherwise limiting in any way a consumer's ability to use liquefied petroleum gas.SCA1(B. Smith) - Make title amendment. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 10, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 71-23 with floor amendment (1) Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB208 (BR856) - R. Huff, T. Bojanowski, S. Lewis, C. Massey AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Provide that school districts may request approval for more than 10 student attendance days under a nontraditional instruction plan related to the COVID-19 emergency; require a school to submit a nontraditional instruction plan for the 2021-2022 school year within the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan by May 1, 2021; provide for how districts shall measure daily student participation while operating under an approved nontraditional instruction plan due to COVID-19; suspend any extended school calendar requirement for an educational program for state agency children; allow school districts to provide additional emergency leave days for staff due to the COVID-19 public health emergency; direct the Kentucky Department of Education to seek federal waivers regarding school meal service rules in relation to the COVID-19 public health emergency; provide that the Kentucky Board of Education may waive statewide assessment and accountability system requirements in accordance with federal waivers received; direct the Kentucky Department of Education to seek federal waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in relation to the COVID-19 public health emergency; allow a local board of education to revise its certified evaluation plan due to the COVID-19 public health emergency; allow a principal to award additional educational enhancement opportunity days to students to meet obligations that occur prior to the last day of school due to the COVID-19 public health emergency; allow school districts to email required notices to school district employees; allow school districts to use the school district attendance data selected by the district pursuant to 2020 Senate Bill 177 to calculate average daily attendance; allow a school to count up to 30 minutes as instructional time when used for COVID-19 related activities for in-person instruction; make the provisions of the Act retroactive to the 2020-2021 school year and effective for the 2021-2022 school year, if applicable; EMERGENCY.HB208 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions except remove references to a declared state of emergency; provide that school districts must report attendance data for the 2021-2022 school year; make the provisions of the Act retroactive to the 2020-2021 school year only except as provided; EMERGENCY.HFA1(F. Rabourn) - Delete language regarding waiver of statewide assessments related to COVID-19.HFA2(F. Rabourn) - Require student attendance data for school years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, including those students enrolled in hybrid or virtual instruction, to be used for the purposes of calculating SEEK funding.HFA3(F. Rabourn) - Require districts to provide in-person instruction to all students after March 1, 2021, in order to request approval for additional nontraditional instruction days; require any nontraditional instruction plan for the 2021-2022 school year to include in-person instruction on nontraditional instruction days; require a school district that offers remote instruction to ensure that each student has adequate technology and internet resources to participate.HFA4(F. Rabourn) - Require districts to provide in-person instruction to all students after March 1, 2021, except in the case of inclement weather, in order to request approval for additional nontraditional instruction days; require any nontraditional instruction plan for the 2021-2022 school year to include in-person instruction on nontraditional instruction days except for up to 10 nontraditional instruction days utilized due to inclement weather; require a school district that offers remote instruction to ensure that each student has adequate technology and internet resources to participate.HFA5(R. Huff) - Require school districts to offer in-person instruction at least 80% of the time consisting of at least 40% in-person instructional time to all students from March 29, 2021, through the end of the 2020-2021 school year; allow a district that does not meet the in-person requirements to request additional NTI days only if the county COVID-19 incidence rate exceeds 25 per 100,000; require a school district to offer remote instruction to students who request it due to COVID-19.HFA6(F. Rabourn) - Require districts to provide in-person instruction to all students after March 15, 2021, except in the case of inclement weather, in order to request approval for additional nontraditional instruction days; require any nontraditional instruction plan for the 2021-2022 school year to include in-person instruction on nontraditional instruction days except for up to 10 nontraditional instruction days utilized due to inclement weather; require a school district that offers remote instruction to ensure that each student has adequate technology and internet resources to participate.SCS1 - Retain original provisions except require a school district to provide in-person instruction at least 80% of the instructional time consisting of a minimum of 40% in-person instructional time to all students to receive approval for additional nontraditional instruction plan days. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (H); posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute; floor amendments (1), (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute ; floor amendments (1) and (3) withdrawn Feb 22, 2021 - floor amendments (5) and (6) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 87-8 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (5) Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (S); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (S); taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021; 3rd reading, passed 28-8 with Committee Substitute (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute; passed 81-15; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor; signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 9)HB209 (BR837) - J. Dixon, J. Branscum, J. Bray, D. Fister, J. Gooch Jr., D. Hale, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, T. Huff, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the donation of game meat. Amend KRS 217.217 to prohibit state and local government entities from restricting the donation of game meat to or from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, any other government agency, or cooperative extension agencies for the purposes of education, promotion of hunting or fishing, or free meal distribution. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 85-3; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB210 (BR871) - S. Heavrin, D. Meade , T. Bojanowski, D. Hale, DJ Johnson, K. King, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, J. Raymond, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, K. Timoney, B. Wesley AN ACT related to adoption leave. Amend KRS 337.015 to require employers to provide the same leave policies to adoptive parents as they provide to birth parents; change the applicable age of an adoptive child from seven to ten; create an exemption for specified categories of adoption. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB211 (BR1079) - S. Heavrin AN ACT relating to economic development. Amend KRS 154.12-2035 to require the inclusion of information on the size and racial composition of program recipients in reports prepared by the Cabinet for Economic Development; require the report be submitted annually to the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB212 (BR1081) - S. Heavrin, C. Massey AN ACT relating to child and maternal fatalities in the Commonwealth. Amend KRS 211.684 to require the child and maternal fatality annual report to do a demographic analysis by race, income, and geography and require the annual report be sent to the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health and Family Services (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 11, 2021 - recommitted to State Government (H) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 92-3 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB213 (BR1080) - S. Heavrin, C. Massey AN ACT relating to state employees. Amend KRS 18A.030 to require the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to include state employee demographic information by program cabinet and department in the annual report of the Personnel Cabinet. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB214 (BR20) - M. Koch, J. Nemes, D. Hale, K. King, B. Rowland AN ACT relating to the purchase or lease of personal protective equipment and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 42 to mandate that personal protective equipment purchased or leased in the Commonwealth of Kentucky be manufactured or produced in the United States; create exceptions that are to be monitored by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Attorney General; assign penalties for violations.HB214 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions except make applicable only to public agencies; amend exceptions allowed; exclude health care providers from provisions; EMERGENCY.HCA1(B. Rowland) - Make title amendment.HFA1(R. Webber) - Amend the definition of "public agency" and specify that state and university affiliated hospitals are excluded from the provisions of the Act; EMERGENCY. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1), and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB215 (BR1025)/CI/LM - J. Nemes AN ACT relating to animals. Repeal and reenact KRS 525.135 to define terms; create new crimes of animal abuse in the first degree, animal abuse in the second degree, and aggravated animal abuse; create exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to authorize law enforcement and animal control officers to seize and hold animals who are victims of cruelty or abuse; create a civil cause of action for a seizing agency to seek forfeiture and reimbursement for reasonable costs of caring for seized animals from the owner of the animal during the pendency of the criminal case against the owner; create rules related to the custody of the seized animal; grant liability to an organization caring for the animal; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to grant civil immunity to a person who enters a car containing a dog or cat believed in good faith to be in danger of death, subject to certain parameters. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB216 (BR1197)/LM - L. Bechler, N. Tate, J. Bray, D. Fister, C. Fugate, D. Hale, T. Huff, K. King, M. Lockett, M. Prunty, W. Thomas, B. Wesley AN ACT prohibiting the payment of public agency funds to any entity that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions. Amend KRS 311.715 to provide that public agency funds shall not be paid to any entity, organization, or individual that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions; establish exceptions. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB217 (BR1141) - S. Maddox, M. Hart, S. Baker, L. Bechler, J. Bray, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, D. Hale, R. Huff, T. Huff, K. King, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, M. Lockett, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to emergencies and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to prohibit the use of governmental funds in contravention of the provisions of KRS Chapters 39A to 39F; amend KRS 39A.090 to apply emergency order limitations to executive orders issued under KRS Chapters 39A to 39F; amend KRS 39A.100 to require that emergency orders issued by the Governor be limited to 15 days, with extension only as provided by the General Assembly; require that emergency orders issued by a chief executive of a local government be limited to 15 days with extension only as provided by the legislative body of the local government; remove the ability of the Governor to change the manner of the election in an emergency; require the Governor to report to the General Assembly or the Legislative Research Commission every 30 days expenditures relating to contracts issued during the emergency and all revenues received from the federal government and their expenditure; allow the Governor to suspend a statute in an emergency only under certain conditions; place certain limitations on the issuance of an emergency executive order; define the burden of proof in actions for declaratory or injunctive relief to enforce the requirements; waive immunity for declaratory and prospective equitable relief under the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States for cases brought under KRS 446.350 or to enforce the provisions in KRS 39A.100; prohibit the Governor from issuing an emergency executive order that imposes restrictions on freedom of speech, press, and religion; prohibit any governmental entity from using governmental funds in contravention of KRS 39A.100 or 194A.025; amend KRS 39A.180 removing authority for the Governor to suspend laws and administrative regulations during an emergency; amend KRS 39A.280 to specify immunity during a declared emergency; amend KRS 39A.990 to make a violation of Chapter 39A subject to a fine instead of a misdemeanor charge; amend KRS 39D.040 to exempt any officer whose vacancy is filled by the Constitution of Kentucky from the definition of "office" and specify that those officers are exempt from the provisions of filling an office during an emergency; amend KRS 315.500 to require any extension of the 30-day emergency supply of drugs be approved by the General Assembly; amend KRS 367.374 to conform; amend KRS 194A.025 to prohibit the secretary of health and family services from taking any action contrary to the requirements of KRS 39A.100; name the Act the "Ensuring Basic Checks and Balances and Basic Liberties During Emergencies Act"; provide a severability clause; EMERGENCY. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 09, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to State Government (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 2nd reading; returned to State Government (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committeeHB218 (BR928)/LM - S. Baker, W. Thomas, L. Bechler, J. Blanton, A. Bowling, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, J. Decker, R. Dotson, J. DuPlessis, D. Elliott, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, D. Hale, R. Heath, R. Huff, T. Huff, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, S. McPherson, J. Petrie, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT relating to religion. Amend KRS 39A.100 to exclude houses of worship from emergency condemnation authority; prohibit a governmental entity from prohibiting religious services during an emergency to a greater extent than imposed on other organizations or businesses that provide essential services; require a compelling governmental interest to place a burden on a religious organizations; prohibit a governmental entity from taking any discriminatory action against a religious organization on the basis that the organization is religious; define "discriminatory action," "governmental entity," "religious organization," and "religious services"; allow a religious organization to assert a violation of this section as a claim against a governmental entity or as a defense and waive sovereign, governmental, and qualified immunity to the extent of liability under the Act; set out remedies available to a religious organization under this Act; specify how the Act is to be construed; require a religious organization to bring an action under this Act no later than 2 years from the date the person should have known of the discriminatory action. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB219 (BR1145) - D. Bentley, S. Sheldon, K. Bratcher, R. Bridges, T. Huff, B. McCool, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, F. Rabourn, S. Sharp, N. Tate, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Amend KRS 217.177 to delete recordkeeping requirements for the sale of hypodermic syringes or needles; add provisions for the sale of hypodermic syringes or needles without a prescription including a limit of 30 syringes of needles, proof of purchaser's age of 16 years or older, information requirements to be provided to the purchaser with each sale, disposal requirements, and enforcement provisions.HB219 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Amend to delete compliance requirements; require an offer of a prescription for naloxone; amend KRS 218A.510 to permit the retail sale of hypodermic syringes and needles without a prescription in pharmacies and prohibit hypodermic syringe and needle inventory of a pharmacy to be deemed drug paraphernalia; amend KRS 315.020 to permit a pharmacist or a registered pharmacy technician or certified pharmacy intern under supervision to access the electronic database of the pharmacy from inside or outside the pharmacy to perform order entry, verification, or drug regimen review if controls are established; apply only to pharmacies not open to the public; prohibit dispensing from a location outside of or other than a pharmacy.HCA1(D. Bentley) - Make title amendment.HFA1(S. Sheldon) - Amend to require the pharmacy to be located in Kentucky and permitted by the board; require all personnel who access the pharmacy's electronic database from outside of the pharmacy to reside in Kentucky or within one hundred (100) miles of the pharmacy; prohibit anything in the subsection to be construed to authorize final product prescription verification from a location outside of or other than a pharmacy or to permit pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, or pharmacy interns to receive hard copy prescriptions outside of the premises of a permitted pharmacy. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Health and Family Services (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1), floor amendment (1) and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 25, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB220 (BR488) - A. Koenig AN ACT relating to the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. Amend KRS 316.030, 316.125, 316.131, and 316.210 to allow the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors to establish fees through the promulgation of administrative regulation, amend KRS 316.170 to remove outdated language. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB221 (BR1190) - K. Moser, D. Meade , P. Flannery, R. Heath, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, P. Pratt, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to child welfare investigations. Amend KRS 620.030 to establish requirements for reports of alleged child dependency, abuse, or neglect.HB221 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 605 to establish protections for persons making a report relating to a child in out-of-home placement to the Office of the Ombudsman and Administrative Review within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that a violation of KRS Chapters 600 to 645 has occurred.HCA1(K. Moser) - Make title amendment. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB222 (BR1058) - S. Sheldon, D. Bentley, K. Banta, A. Bowling, R. Bridges, D. Frazier, N. Kirk-McCormick, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, C. Massey, B. McCool, B. Reed, N. Tate, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to pharmacy benefits in the Medicaid program and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS 205.510 to 205.560 to define terms; require the Department for Medicaid Services to contract with an independent entity to monitor all Medicaid pharmacy benefit claims; establish eligibility requirements for an entity seeking to contract with the department to monitor pharmacy benefit claims; establish requirements for analyzing and monitoring claims; EMERGENCY.HB222 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; limit original contract period to two years; permit the Department for Medicaid Services to renew the contract for up to two years; prohibit the contracted entity from performing drug utilization reviews; require the Department for Medicaid Services to verify underpayments identified by the contracted entity; establish appeals process; require the contracted entity to submit a quarterly report to the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee; limit compensation to no more than 30% of the total savings generated by the contracted entity; establish that the provisions of this section expire on January 1, 2024 unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 73-24 with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB223 (BR476) - N. Kulkarni, J. Jenkins, K. Banta AN ACT relating to peace officer hours of work. Amend KRS 337.285 to allow peace officers in cities of the home rule class to be scheduled for 80 hours or less in a work period of 14 consecutive days under specified conditions; amend KRS 95.495 to conform. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB224 (BR1171) - K. Banta, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to CPA licensure. Amend KRS 325.240 to give the State Board of Accountancy the authority to establish a scholarship program; grant former and current members of the board, its agents, and employees immunity from suit for performing discretionary acts when performed in good faith; amend KRS 325.280 to allow CPAs from other states who did not obtain a license in their home state within five years of passing the CPA exam to get a Kentucky license. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-1 Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)HB225 (BR1083) - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 118.165 to change the filing deadline for candidates of more than one county, congressional candidates, and General Assembly candidates seeking elected office from the first Friday following the first Monday in January to the last Tuesday in January; amend KRS 118.367 to change the deadline for filing a statement-of-candidacy form for certain candidates from the last Tuesday in January to April 1. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 57-30 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB226 (BR889) - K. Timoney, A. Koenig, S. Santoro AN ACT relating to gaming. Amend KRS 238.505 to revise the definition of "charitable gaming facility;" amend KRS 238.536 to remove the provisions for reconsideration by the department of its actions; amend KRS 238.555 to remove licensed charitable gaming facility lease requirements, to clarify that rent shall not be based on gross receipts, and require a licensed charitable gaming facility to file a copy of each signed lease with the department; provide that the 40 percent rule in KRS 238.36 is waived for 2020.HB226 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 11A.010 to include the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in the definition of "Officer" to include under the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, amend KRS 230.230 to require the members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to be subject to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission; declare an EMERGENCY.HCA1(A. Koenig) - Make title amendment.HFA1(D. Osborne) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 138.513 to increase excise tax on advance deposit account wagering from 0.5% to 0.75% on July 1, 2022 unless KRS 138.510 is amended.HFA2(D. Osborne) - Make title amendment.HFA3(D. Osborne) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 138.513 to increase excise tax on advance deposit account wagering from 0.5% to 1.5% on July 1, 2022 unless KRS 138.510 is amended. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Feb 09, 2021 - taken from Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H); 1st reading; returned to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2-title) filed to Bill Feb 11, 2021 - floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute ; taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 73-15 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (3) and (2-title) Feb 22, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 24, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Licensing & Occupations (S); 1st reading; returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)HB227 (BR426) - G. Brown Jr. AN ACT relating to the rural hospital tax credit. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the rural hospital organization donation tax credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the new tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB228 (BR427) - G. Brown Jr., A. Scott, L. Willner AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to prohibit employers from considering or requiring disclosure of prior criminal history as part of the initial job application; title the Act "Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act." Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB229 (BR1033)/CI/LM - M. Koch, R. Heath, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the protection of livestock. Amend KRS 512.010 to include "livestock" as defined in KRS 150.010 in the definition of "property" for the purposes of criminal damage to property offenses.HB229 - AMENDMENTSSFA1(P. Hornback) - Make title amendment.SFA2(P. Hornback) - Include "poultry" as defined in KRS 246.010 in the definition of "property" for the purposes of criminal damage to property offenses. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Agriculture (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021; floor amendments (1-title) and (2) filedHB230 (BR293)/FN - S. Rudy, C. Freeland, P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the taxation of the commercial mining of cryptocurrency. Create new section of KRS 139 which defines various terms relating to commercial mining of cryptocurrency using blockchain technology, provides sales and use tax exemptions on the tangible personal property directly used and the electricity used in commercial mining of cryptocurrency as of the date of approved application, provides for a four year sunset from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025, and requires the amount of the exemption to be reported by the Department of Revenue beginning on January 1, 2022 and every January 1 thereafter; amend KRS 160.613 to exempt electricity used or consumed in the commercial mining of cryptocurrency; amend KRS 160.6131 to define commercial mining of cryptocurrency and colocation facility; amend KRS 131.190 as a conforming change. EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021HB230 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN - Retain original provisions; limit the sales and use tax exemption to electricity used in the commecial mining of cryptocurrency; sunset exemptions June 30, 2030; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021.HFA1(S. Rudy) - Retain original provisions; amend the definition of "colocation facility." Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 04, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 82-15 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB231 (BR1170) - S. Heavrin AN ACT relating to the Treasury. Amend KRS 41.010 to add definitions for "administrative body," "agency," "assistant," "check," "collateral," "secretary," "state depository," and "warrant"; amend definition for "bank"; amend KRS 41.060 to require the Assistant Treasurer to take an oath; provide for the Assistant Treasurer to discharge the duties of the Treasurer under certain conditions; provide for the Treasurer to set the salary of the assistant subject to KRS Chapter 18A; amend KRS 41.130 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to record all warrants in the unified and integrated system of accounts; require the Treasurer to maintain electronic records in the unified and integrated system of accounts using specific information and readily reconcilable with the warrants issued by the Finance and Administration Cabinet; amend KRS 41.280 to require the Commonwealth of Kentucky to establish and maintain a unified and integrated system of accounts to permit the Treasurer and the Finance and Administration Cabinet to determine the financial condition of the Commonwealth; require the Treasurer to make a report of all money received and disbursed annually; amend KRS 41.320 to certify in writing the accounts and inventory of the Treasury as of the last day in his or her office; repeal KRS 41.050, 41.140, 41.150, 41.170, and 41.340; amend various sections to conform.HB231 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(S. Heavrin) - Retain original provisions; remove from the definition of "bank" the requirement of being located within the Commonwealth of Kentucky; remove language on the purpose of the unified and integrated system of accounts to the Treasurer and the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 89-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S); taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB232 (BR1026) - J. Nemes, P. Stevenson, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, K. Timoney, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights five years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB233 (BR1022) - D. Fister, R. Heath AN ACT relating to motor fuel standards and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 363.900 to redefine "ASTM International", "diesel", "gasoline", and "retail facility"; define "gasoline-oxygenate blend"; amend KRS 363.902 to specify inspection and testing programs for motor fuels intended for sale from a retail facility; amend KRS 363.904 to specify vapor pressure limits for gasoline-oxygenate blends; permit the department to designate tests or specifications when no ASTM International standards exist; require all shipments of motor fuel to meet standards and specifications required in administrative regulations; amend KRS 363.906 to require a license to operate a retail motor fuel facility; increase the license fee to $100 per retail facility; set the annual license expiration on January 31; amend KRS 363.9055 to conform; APPROPRIATION. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Agriculture (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committeeHB234 (BR242) - D. Fister, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Community and Technical College endowment matching fund; transfer $3 million annually to the fund from general fund; authorize promulgation of administrative regulations. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB235 (BR1180) - M. Lockett, J. Decker, K. King, C. Massey, K. Timoney AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship. Amend KRS 164.7883 to provide Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships eligibility for enrollment in a Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program at an out-of-state institution located in a state within the Southern Regional Education Board. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 10, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (S)HB236 (BR855)/LM - S. McPherson, R. Heath, K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to fertilizer and pesticide use and application and making an appropriation therefor. Repeal and reenact KRS 217B.040 to define terms; amend KRS 217B.050 to mandate a regulatory program for regulating application and notice of application of pesticides for lawn care and mosquito control; amend KRS 217B.060 to remove language requiring the inclusion of pesticide application equipment specifics in an application for a license; amend KRS 217B.070 to increase the pesticide operator’s license fee to $100; Amend KRS 217B.080 to remove references to equipment and to increase the pesticide applicator fee to $25; Amend KRS 217B.090 to increase the noncommercial applicator fee to $10 and to authorize the department to issue noncommercial applicator licenses to, and waive fees for, qualifying prison inmates and other incarcerated persons; amend KRS 217B.105 to increase the dealer registration fee to $75 and to increase the branch office fee to $50; amend KRS 217B.120 to specify violations for which the department may assess civil penalties; repeal and reenact KRS 217B.140 to clarify the procedures for claims of, and investigations into, pesticide misuse by an applicator; amend KRS 217B.180 to exempt licensing and registration requirements for the use of nonrestricted use pesticides for personal domestic purposes; amend KRS 217B.185 to remove language requiring applicants for licensure to show upon examination that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of pesticides; to increase the pesticide sales agent license fee to $25; to remove language prohibiting the making of recommendations for the use or application of pesticides; and to remove language prohibiting license issuance reliant upon an applicant holding a valid certification within the category; amend KRS 217B.187 to increase the trainee application fee to $25; amend KRS 217B.193 to change references to the Commissioner to the department; amend KRS 217B.203 to change references to the Commissioner to the department; amend KRS 217B.270 to establish the department’s authority for the regulation of pesticides in the Commonwealth; repeal and reenact KRS 217B.500 to define terms; amend KRS 217B.505 to reduce the number of board members from seven to six on the Structural Pet Management Advisory Board; require the board to meet no less than two times per year; amend KRS 217B.510 to establish the powers and duties of the board; repeal and reenact KRS 217B.515 to establish the registration and examination requirements for any person engaging in structural pest management or structural fumigation; specify licensing requirements for any persons holding only a termite or general pest control license or a fumigation license; establish that licenses shall expire annually; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations relating to structural pest management and structural fumigation; allow the department to assess fees for such licenses and cost related to the administration of examinations; amend KRS 217B.520 to specify the requirements for applicants for an operator’s license; amend KRS 217B.525 to specify examination requirements for commercial structural pest management operators; amend KRS 217B.530 to remove the specific amount for examination fees; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations for license testing fees; specify requirements of operator license holders; amend KRS 217B.535 to create a $100 fee for annual structural pest management operator licenses and a $50 fee for each office; amend KRS 217B.540 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.545 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.550 to specify violations of KRS 217B.515 to KRS 217B.585 for which the department may assess civil penalties; amend KRS 217B.555 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.560 to create a $25 fee for structural pest management company trainees; amend KRS 217B.565 to authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations on the identification of vehicles utilized by structural pest management companies; amend KRS 217B.570 to establish that each structural management company and employer of a noncommercial applicator shall be responsible for the actions of its employees or agents in performing services; amend KRS 217B.580 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.585 to specify actions for an injunction against any person violating or threatening to violate provisions of KRS Chapter 217B or any administrative regulation; amend KRS 217B.990 to establish penalties for offenses; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B to establish liability insurance requirements for structural pest management companies; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B to prohibit local regulation of pesticides; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B relating to structural pest management company registration and creates a $75 registration fee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B relating to structural pest management applicators and creates a $25 registration fee for applicants; repeal KRS 217B.100; 217B.103; 217B.170; 217B.260; 217B.300; 217B.320; and 217B.575; APPROPRIATION.

. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Agriculture (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 10, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 76-8; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Agriculture (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB237 (BR1224) - M. DossettJan 11-WITHDRAWNHB238 (BR1194) - DJ Johnson, S. Lewis, J. Gooch Jr. AN ACT relating to city utility commission membership. Amend KRS 96.530 allow city utilities boards to consist of either 3 or 5 members, and to specify the appointment of nonresident utility commission members for utility commissions consisting of three members and five members.HB238 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions except require that in order for an individual to be appointed who does not live within the city, that individual must be a resident of a county served by the utility, possess qualifications and expertise to the benefit of the utility and city, and not be employed by, serve in a fiduciary or agency capacity with, or does not possess an ownership interest in, a direct supplier or competitor of the city utility. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-3 with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB239 (BR1056) - P. Minter, A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, J. Donohue, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson AN ACT relating to student loan servicers. Establish Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 286 and create sections thereof; define terms; establish licensing requirements for certain student loan servicers; establish requirements for student loan servicing activities; require student loan servicers to comply with applicable state and federal law; establish fines for violations of the subtitle; establish a private right of action for violations of the subtitle; permit the commissioner to monitor risk to consumers relating to servicing student loans; require the commissioner to designate a student loan ombudsman; set forth requirements for student loan ombudsman; state that provisions of this Act shall be severable. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB240 (BR478) - N. Kulkarni, L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, J. Donohue, K. Flood, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Amend KRS 341.415 to waive unemployment insurance overpayment debts if recovery would be against good conscience and the overpayment was due to agency error or not due to fraud by the recipient; make technical changes. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)HB241 (BR65)/AA/CI/LM - A. Koenig, A. Gentry, K. Banta, T. Bojanowski, T. Huff, M. Koch, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, M. Meredith, C. Miller, J. Miller, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, S. Santoro, C. Stevenson, K. Timoney, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet, “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator," “fantasy contest participant," “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “rake,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of fantasy contests; establish the wagering administration fund and direct the uses of that fund; establish the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account and direct the uses of that account; require an annual audit of fantasy contest registrants; establish requirements for fantasy contest procedures; require any person offering online poker in the Commonwealth to have a license from the cabinet and require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing requirements for licensure including geolocation software, age verification, and security and accounting standards; establish an online poker account in the State Treasury; amend KRS 230.210 to define "professional sports venue" and "sports wagering"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to require the racing commission to institute a system of sports wagering at tracks and other specified locations; limit the types of events upon which wagers may be placed; amend KRS 230.215 to declare the intent to allow citizens to enjoy sports wagering and allow the racing commission to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing conditions under which sports wagering is to be conducted; amend KRS 230.225, 230.240, and 230.260 to include sports wagering; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish sports wagering licensure requirements; amend KRS 230.320 to conform; amend KRS 230.361 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 230.3615 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define “adjusted gross income” and impose a tax on sports wagering; amend KRS 230.362, 230.363, 230.364, 230.365, 230.366, 230.369, 230.371, 230.372, 230.373, 230.374, and 230.750 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to prohibit participants from wagering on events in which they participate and to prohibit tampering with the outcome of a sporting event; amend KRS 230.990 to provide penalties for participants who wager on sporting events or tamper with the outcome of a sporting event; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt sports wagering and online poker; amend KRS 525.090 to exempt sports wagering; amend KRS 528.010 to exempt fantasy contests, sports wagering, and online poker and the devices used in the conduct of those forms of wagering; amend KRS 528.020, 528.070, and 528.080 to exempt fantasy contests, sports wagering, and online poker; create a noncodified section to assert that the provisions of the Act are severable. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB242 (BR1198)/LM - L. Bechler, B. Reed, D. Bentley, R. Bridges, J. Fischer, C. Fugate, J. Gooch Jr., D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, R. Huff, K. King, D. Lewis, S. McPherson, P. Pratt, S. Santoro, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to compliance with state and federal law. Amend KRS 65.133 to require local law enforcement agencies and Kentucky State Police to enforce all laws; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define terms, including "sanctuary" and "sanctuary policy"; prohibit local governments from adopting sanctuary policies; establish hearing procedures for determination of sanctuary status; provide for the withholding of state funding from sanctuaries; create new sections of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions from enrolling, employing, or contracting with illegal aliens; require postsecondary educational institutions to keep records of immigration status; provide for the withholding of state funding from postsecondary educational institutions that enroll, employ, or contract with illegal aliens; limit who may be considered a Kentucky resident for in-state tuition purposes; EFFECTIVE in part January 1, 2022. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB243 (BR497) - M. Prunty AN ACT relating to deferred deposit service businesses. Amend KRS 286.9-100 to reduce the maximum charges for deferred deposit transactions; limit charges for veterans, persons under the age of 21, and persons over the age of 61 to an APR of 36%; prohibit deferred deposit transactions within 45 days after a customer has entered into 5 or more transactions within 180 days; require licensees to offer at least one extended payment plan to customers each year; require notice of the ability to extend the time period for paying off a loan to be posted; make technical corrections; provide that Act applies to deferred deposit transactions entered on or after effective date. Jan 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB244 (BR142)/CI/LM - L. Willner, A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., N. Kulkarni, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to police reform. Amend KRS 500.080 to define "active denial system," "chemical agent," "kinetic energy projectile," and "long range acoustic device"; amend KRS 503.090 to provide circumstances where a peace officer may use active denial systems, chemical agents, kinetic energy projectiles, and long-range acoustic devices on another person; amend KRS 15.334 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to approve de-esclation training courses for students attending law enforcement basic training; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to prohibit the use of certain law enforcement tactics; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to prohibit the procurement of certain property from a military equipment surplus program and require law enforcement agencies to forfeit or dispose of such property within 180 days; amend KRS 15.440, 61.168, 61.912, 61.914, and 532.100 to conform. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB245 (BR816) - L. Willner, A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to recording peace officers in public performance of their duties. Create new section of KRS Chapter 455 to state that photographing or recording peace officers in the public performance of their duties is not unlawful. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB246 (BR419)/CI/LM - L. Willner, A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., N. Kulkarni, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the assemblage of persons. Amend KRS 525.010 to remove the definition of riot; amend KRS 525.020 to change the type of conduct that constitutes riot in the first degree; amend KRS 525.030 to change the type of conduct that constitutes riot in the second degree; amend KRS 525.040 to change the type of conduct that constitutes inciting to riot; amend KRS 525.050 to change the type of conduct that constitutes unlawful assembly; amend KRS 525.200 to conform. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB247 (BR943) - L. Willner, A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., J. Raymond, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to college student criminal history inquiries. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to prohibit a public or private postsecondary institution from inquiring about a student's criminal history on the institution's admissions application. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB248 (BR110)/CI/LM - J. Raymond, A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., S. Westrom AN ACT relating to harassment. Amend KRS 344.450 to allow parties to recover punitive damages; create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to create a civil cause of action for a victim who is injured, had property damaged, or had law enforcement summoned by another person because of a belief or perception of the victim's race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation; amend KRS 519.010 to define "public safety answering point"; amend KRS 519.040 include giving information to law enforcement officers or public safety answering points to intimidate or harass another with detention or investigation by law enforcement. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB249 (BR1244)/FN/LM - J. Petrie, B. Reed AN ACT relating to revenue. Amend KRS 139.340 to allow a remote retailer no later than the first day of the calendar month that is at most sixty days after the threshold requirement is met to register for a sales and use tax permit; amend KRS 139.450 to eliminate the requirement of a marketplace provider to register for a second sales and use tax number for its marketplace retailers and replace it with the option to obtain a second sales and use tax number or to report sales on its own number and provide the Department of Revenue with a separate breakdown of receipts for its marketplace retailers.HB249 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN/LM - Amend KRS 131.081 to allow the Department of Revenue to deliver copies of the agent's audit workpapers electronically to the taxpayer; amend KRS 132.590 to adjust the total sum to be paid by a fiscal court to a property valuation administrator's office; amend KRS 138.140 to clarify that the tax on an open vaping system is assessed only on the liquid solution when the solution is sold separately from the hardware; amend KRS 138.146 to allow the amount of cigarette tax bond to be not less than the amount of the payment of units of cigarette tax evidence which may be delay for 10 days and no greater than $10 million dollars; amend KRS 138.463 and 138.470 to clarify that the motor vehicle usage tax may be paid by two alternative methods and the tax does not apply to motor vehicles registered to, or leased by, the US government, the Commonwealth, or any of its political subdivisions; amend KRS 139.340 and 139.450 to conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement; amend KRS 139.536, 148.851 and 148.853 to expand the Tourism Development Act tax incentives to certain lodging facilities; amend KRS 141.206 and 141.207 to remove the requirement for a pass-through entity to withhold tax on corporate partners, members, or shareholder and to eliminate the composite income tax return for individuals; amend KRS 224.60-142 to allow the registration of petroleum storage tanks through July 15, 2025.HFA1(J. Petrie) - Retain original provisions of the bill; amend KRS 141.390 to allow an extension of time for certain recycling projects to make application for the recycling and composting tax credit.HFA2(J. Petrie) - Retain original provisions of the bill; and amend KRS 141.390 to allow an extension of time for certain recycling projects to make application for the recycling and composting tax credit.HFA3(J. Petrie) - Retain original provisions; and allow a tax district to share certain requests for a refund with certain other tax districts.HFA4(J. Petrie) - Retain original provisions of the bill; and create a new section of subchapter 20 of KRS Chapter 154 to allow the secretary to consider a resident of a bordering state as a qualified employee.HFA5(B. Reed) - Retain original provisions; and allow a tax district to share certain requests for a refund with certain other tax districts. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 09, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - floor amendments (2), (3), (4) and (5) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (2) (4) and (5) Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S); taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)HB250 (BR818) - M. Lockett, B. Rowland AN ACT relating to the regulation of travel-related commerce. Establish new Subtitle 52 in KRS Chapter 304 and create sections relating to travel insurance; define terms; provide for the classification and form of travel insurance; allow eligibility and underwriting standards for travel insurance to be developed based on travel protection plans; establish conduct relating to travel insurance constituting an unfair trade practice; establish requirements for travel insurance insurers; establish requirements for the refund of certain travel protection plans; require certain notices and materials be provided to consumers; establish requirements for travel administrators; establish travel insurance agent requirements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to provide requirements for the offer and sale of travel protection plans; amend KRS 304.9-440 to apply penalties to travel retailers; amend KRS 304.9-020, 304.9-080, 304.9-230, 304.9-421, 304.9-430, 304.9-440, and 304.9-475 to make conforming changes; provide short title for Sections 1 to 6.HB250 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Establish new Subtitle 52 in KRS Chapter 304 and create sections relating to travel insurance; define terms; set forth persons that may act as a limited lines travel insurance producer; establish requirements for the refund of certain travel protection plans; require certain notices and materials be provided to travel consumers; set forth conduct relating to travel insurance constituting an unfair trade practice; establish requirements for travel insurers; provide for the classification and form of travel insurance; authorize eligibility and underwriting standards for travel insurance to be developed based on travel protection plans; authorize the commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 304.9-440 to apply penalties to travel retailers; amend KRS 304.9-020, 304.9-080, 304.9-230, 304.9-421, 304.9-430, and 304.9-440 to make conforming changes; provide short title for Sections 1 to 6; repeal KRS 304.9-475. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB251 (BR1167) - C. Massey, D. Bentley, J. Decker, K. King, W. Thomas, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the maintenance of occupational licenses by military spouses. Amend KRS 12.357 to require administrative bodies to renew regular occupational licneses to spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces without payment of fees or dues. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB252 (BR1216) - R. Huff, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, D. Hale, M. Hart, K. Timoney AN ACT relating to the taxation of pension income, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 141.019 to increase the pension income exclusion from $31,110 to $41,110; apply retroactively for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018; require the Department of Revenue to automatically issue refunds; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB253 (BR1217) - R. Huff, W. Lawrence AN ACT relating to high school graduation requirements. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form as a high school graduation requirement; provide waiver options for meeting the requirement; require local boards of education to develop policies and procedures to assist students in completing the requirement; require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop a process for local districts to report student data. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Education (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021HB254 (BR1226)/CI/LM - D. Lewis, J. Blanton, A. Bowling, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, J. Decker, M. Dossett, J. DuPlessis, J. Fischer, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, D. Graham, D. Hale, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, T. Huff, S. Lewis, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, S. Sheldon, C. Stevenson, N. Tate, K. Timoney, J. Tipton, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the sexual exploitation of minors. Amend KRS 531.335 to raise the penalty for possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12 years to a Class C felony; amend KRS 531.340 to raise the penalty for the distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance of a minor under the age of 12 years to a Class C felony for the first offense and a Class B felony for each subsequent offense. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); taken from Committee on Committees (S); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (S); taken from Judiciary (S); 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S)HB255 (BR839) - S. Riley AN ACT relating to college readiness examinations. Amend KRS 158.6453 to allow a student to retake the college admissions exam in the fall of grade 12; require the Kentucky Department of Education to pay for the cost of the optional college admissions exam in grade 12. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB256 (BR331) - K. King, A. Bowling, D. Fister, R. Palumbo, A. Tackett Laferty, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the establishment of historical commissions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Harrodsburg Sestercentennial Commission to coordinate celebrations; establish membership of the commission; establish sunset date of January 1, 2027.HB256 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky State Parks Centennial Commission and the Kentucky Sestercentennial Commission to coordinate celebrations; establish membership of each commission; establish sunset date.HCA1(K. King) - Make title amendment. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB257 (BR1246) - M. DossettFeb 10-WITHDRAWNHB258 (BR278)/AA - C. Massey, J. Miller, K. Moser, J. Tipton AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System. Create new sections of KRS 161.220 to 161.716 to specify that new members of the Teachers' Retirement System on or after January 1, 2022, shall receive a foundational benefit component, which shall be a traditional defined benefit plan with risk adjustments, and a supplemental benefit component which shall be a plan based upon the member's account balance; provide that the cost of the foundational benefit for these new members shall be accessed annually in the actuarial valuation; provide that if the funding level of the foundational benefit component for new nonuniversity or university members falls below 90%, the TRS board shall make one or more of the following changes to keep foundational benefit component employer costs within 8% of pay for nonuniversity members and 5.755% of pay for university members: utilize moneys in the stabilization reserve account from any excess contributions above costs of the new plan components for new members only, utilize prospective mandatory employee and employer contributions from the supplemental benefit component, or adjust the regular interest rate, benefit factor, age and service requirements to retire, or COLAs for new members only; establish the supplemental benefit component for new members who enter TRS on or after January 1, 2022, that pays benefits based upon mandatory employee and employer contributions of two percent of pay, voluntary employee and employer contributions, and interest on the accounts equal to the five-year rolling yield on a 30-year Treasury bond; provide for vesting of employer contributions after five years; provide that a new member may take a refund, distribution, or annuitize their supplemental benefit account balance into a monthly payment based upon assumptions established by the TRS board; amend KRS 161.155 to provide that new nonuniversity TRS members on or after January 1, 2022, shall not have any lump-sum sick leave payments added to their foundational benefit component calculation but may have the payment deposited into the supplemental benefit component; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.220 to establish definitions for the new foundational benefit component and supplemental benefit component for new members and make technical amendments to conform to a recent court decision; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.540 to specify employee contribution rates for new TRS members on or after January 1, 2022, which for new nonuniversity members shall be 14.75% of pay with 9% going to fund the foundational benefit component, 2% to fund the supplemental benefit component, and 3.75% to fund retiree health benefits and for new university members shall be 9.775% of pay with 5% going to fund the foundational benefit component, 2% to fund the supplemental benefit component, and 2.775% to fund retiree health benefits; specify level of reduction to retiree health contribution once retiree health fund achieves 100% funding; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.550 to conform language to a recent court decision and specify actual fixed employer rates being paid; provide that the maximum employer contribution rate for new members on or after January 1, 2022, shall be 10.75% for nonuniversity members with 8% going to fund the foundational benefit component, 2% to fund the supplemental benefit component, and 0.75% to fund retiree health benefits and 9.775% for university members with 5.775% going to fund the foundational benefit component, 2% to fund the supplemental benefit component, and 2% to fund retiree health benefits; specify level of reduction to employer retiree health contribution once retiree health fund achieves 100% funding; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.600 to provide that new nonuniversity members on or after January 1, 2022, shall be eligible to retire with no reduction in benefits upon attaining age 65 with 5 years of service, age 60 with 10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service or with a reduced benefit at age 55 with 10 years of service; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 161.620 to provide that new nonuniversity TRS members shall receive a benefit factor in the foundational benefit of 1.7% up to 2.4% based upon the member's age and years of service and new university TRS members shall receive a benefit factor in the foundational benefit of 0.7% up to 1.4% based upon the member's age and years of service; amend KRS 161.655 to increase the life insurance benefit for new members on or after January 1, 2022, from $2,000 and $5,000 while active and from to $5,000 and $10,000 while retired; amend KRS 161.420 to set up stabilization account for new plans for new TRS members; amend KRS 161.661 to provide that TRS shall determine disability benefits by administrative regulation for new TRS members on or after January 1, 2022; repeal, reenact, and amend or repeal and reenact or amend, or amend KRS 161.400, 161.420, 161.470, 161.480, 161.500, 161.507, 161.515, 161.520, 161.522, 161.525, 161.545, 161.5465, 161.547, 161.548, 161.549, 161.568, 161.580, 161.585, 161.590, 161.595, 161.605, 161.612, 161.615, 161.623, 161.630, 161.661, 161.650, 161.700, and 161.714 to make technical and conforming amendments and to conform to a recent court decision; repeal 161.235; provide that the TRS board shall make recommendations to the Public Pension Oversight Board on how and when to distribute actuarial gains to restore previously reduced benefits in the foundational benefit component or distribute additional contributions to the supplemental benefit component; Sections 1 to 41 effective January 1, 2022. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 13, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 02, 2021 - posted in committee; taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H) Feb 03, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 2nd reading; returned to State Government (H) Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules; taken from Rules (H); placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 68-28; received in Senate Feb 10, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB259 (BR143) - M. Meredith AN ACT relating to consumer loan companies. Amend KRS 286.4-530 to establish blended rate cap for certain consumer loans exceeding $3,000; make technical corrections.HB259 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except modify rate thresholds; amend KRS 286.4-533 to increase amount of nonrefundable loan processing fee; and make technical corrections to conform.HFA1(M. Dossett) - Remove blended rate provisions.HFA2(M. Dossett) - Remove blended rate provisions. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to bill, floor amendment (2) filed to Committee SubstituteHB260 (BR937) - M. Marzian, J. Raymond, A. Scott AN ACT relating to plastic waste. Amend KRS 224.50-585 to establish definitions; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2026; establish a ban the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2024; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violation of bans. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB261 (BR808)/AA - J. Miller, C. Massey AN ACT relating to fraud against the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. Amend KRS 61.685 to make a person liable for civil penalties if he or she knowingly submits false or fraudulent claims or fails to report or remit required money, records, or property to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) in order to obtain retirement benefits from any of the retirement systems administered by the KPPA; define "person" and "knowingly" for purposes of the Act; provide civil penalties, including restitution of the payments received as a result of fraud, a penalty of as much as 3 times the amount of the excess payments, a penalty of $500 for each false or fraudulent claim submitted, and recovery of all legal fees and costs of the investigation and enforcement of civil remedies; require that, at the request of the KPPA, the Attorney General investigate and enforce the provisions of this Act and may recover the reasonable costs of litigation as determined by the court and provided by KRS 48.005; provide that civil payments, costs, and interest be made payable to the State Treasurer and remitted to the KPPA for deposit in the affected systems' trusts consistent with the methods used to distribute administrative expenses between the trusts; provide that the remedies provided by this Act be separate from and cumulative to any other remedy available to the KPPA. Jan 12, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 91-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB262 (BR1208) - S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the termination of automatic renewal offers and continuous service offers. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 365 to define "automatic renewal," "automatic renewal offer terms," clear and conspicuous," "continuous service," and "continuous service offer terms"; require businesses to present automatic renewal or continuous service offer terms clearly and conspicuously to consumers before purchasing; require businesses to obtain the consumer's consent before charging the consumer; require businesses to provide consumers with an easy-to-use mechanism for cancellation; require businesses to provide users who purchase in one medium the opportunity to terminate in the same medium, including online termination; require businesses to provide a notice regarding term changes prior to implementation; require businesses to abide by requirements before completion of the order except that the acknowledgement may be fulfilled after order completion and notice of change must be fulfilled prior to implementation; provide that goods, wares, merchandise, or products sent to the consumer shall be considered an unconditional gift if consent is not obtained by the business; amend KRS 365.990 to create penalty. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB263 (BR1151) - M. Marzian AN ACT relating to Medicaid reimbursement for abortions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and any regional managed care partnership or other entity under contract with the cabinet for the administration or provision of the Medicaid program to provide Medicaid reimbursement for any abortion and abortion related health care services provided to a person eligible for Medicaid in Kentucky. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB264 (BR1255) - K. Banta, C. Massey AN ACT relating to public administrators. Amend KRS 395.390 to remove the sheriff from being the de facto administrator upon the death of a decedent with no personal representative in a county with no public administrator and guardian; amend KRS 395.400 to remove references to the sheriff. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB265 (BR451)/LM - M. Imes, J. Blanton AN ACT relating to sheriffs' tax settlements. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 134 to require the annual sheriff's tax settlement audit to be one audit for the period September 1 to August 31 including specific taxes and every type of tax for which a collection schedule has been completed, delinquent tax claims have been filed, and settlements have been prepared; amend KRS 132.192 to require sheriffs in counties with a population of 70,000 or less to provide a complete statement of funds and expenditures for the preceding calendar year to the fiscal court by March 15; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB266 (BR76) - A. Scott, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to maternal health. Create a new section of KRS 211 to require Medicaid reimbursement for qualified doula services; require a report on the effect of these provisions to be submitted annually to the Legislative Research Commission by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and by any entity under contract with the cabinet to administer the Medicaid program. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB267 (BR1243)/LM - A. Koenig, J. Jenkins, S. Rudy AN ACT relating to local government and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 detailing the powers and duties of constables, excluding the general powers of peace or police officers, with certain exceptions; allow police powers where the county grants them and the constable or deputy has been certified pursuant to KRS 15.380, so long as that certification is maintained; amend KRS 15.707 deleting constables; amend KRS 16.060 deleting constables; amend KRS 61.300 deleting deputy constables; amend KRS 61.310 deleting deputy constables; amend KRS 63.170 by adding constables; amend KRS 63.180 by adding deputy constables; amend KRS 64.060 to remove noncertified constables from the fee schedule for services and allow certified constables to continue to receive fees per the schedule; amend KRS 64.190 to amend constable fee schedule; amend KRS 64.200 to exclude urban-county governments from constable compensation requirements and include deputy constables within reporting requirements; amend KRS 70.310 to require deputy constables to execute bond; amend KRS 70.320 to allow the appointment of deputy constables; specify how they are appointed and their numbers determined, and their qualifications; amend KRS 70.350 to specify where constables may execute warrants; amend KRS 70.410 to include deputy constables; amend KRS 70.430 to specify the nature and recipient of constable and deputy constable's reports; grant fiscal courts or county clerks and merged governments the authority to retain 25% of fees collected; amend KRS 70.440 to include mandated reports within false reporting prohibitions; amend KRS 148.056 to remove constables; amend KRS 150.100 to remove constables; amend KRS 164.955 to specify that powers of constables are not being diluted or removed; amend KRS 183.881 to specify that constable powers are not impaired or diminished; amend KRS 189.950 to permit vehicle blue lights for constables if the county grants them the authority and if they are certified as peace officers; amend KRS 230.240 to remove constables; amend KRS 277.280 to remove constables; amend KRS 281.765 to remove constables and deputies; amend KRS 446.010 to remove constables from definition of "peace officers"; amend KRS 454.140 to direct service of process first to sheriffs; exclude urban-county and consolidated local governments from this requirement, unless they pass ordinances granting the sheriff priority.HB267 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Prohibit any constable elected for the first time after January 1, 2023 from exercising general police powers unless certified, leaving all other constables unchanged. amend various sections of the KRS as they relate to constable powers and duties, especially those with police powers; allow constables to apply for training at any KLEC approved basic training course, cost allocation determined, require the Department of Criminal Justice Training to accept 1 qualified constable per training class for training; delayed effect Sections 1-26 take effect January 1, 2023, Section 27 to take effect July 1, 2023.HCA1(M. Meredith) - Make title amendment. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Local Government (H); 1st reading; returned to Local Government (H) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 61-34 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title)HB268 (BR1285) - R. Heath AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives. Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide four-year terms of office for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives beginning with those elected from even-numbered districts in November 2024 and with those elected from odd-numbered districts in November 2026. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committeeHB269 (BR872)/LM - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to motor vehicle liens. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to define "cabinet" and "title lien statement"; repeal and reenact KRS 186A.195 to set forth procedures for the filing of title lien statements and the distribution of fees; amend KRS 186A.200 to conform; amend KRS 186.045 to establish procedures for filing lien terminations on security interest perfected after the effective date of this act; amend KRS 186A.190, 186A.200, 186A.205, and 186A.210 to conform; EFFECTIVE 1/1/2023. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB270 (BR1035) - J. Tipton, C. Massey AN ACT relating to early literacy education and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 158.791 to set forth the intent of the General Assembly with regard to reading instruction, supports, and interventions; define the Department of Education's role in assisting local school districts with regard to reading instruction, supports, and interventions; require the department to collaborate with designated agencies on reading programing, materials, and activities; amend KRS 158.305 to replace references to "response to intervention" systems with "multi-tiered system of supports"; require school districts to submit evidence of implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports by October 1 of each year; require the department to provide technical assistance and training on a multi-tiered system of supports upon the request of a school district; require the department to develop and maintain lists of approved universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and comprehensive reading programs; require a local board of education to adopt and implement a reading universal screener and reading diagnostic assessment by January 1, 2022; permit a local school district to adopt a common comprehensive reading program for K-3; require all K-3 teachers to be trained in any reading diagnostic assessment and universal screener adopted by a local board; establish requirements for the administration of reading universal screeners by grade-level; define and establish the requirements for a reading improvement plan; require the department to establish reading teacher academies or coaching models by September 1, 2022, if funds are appropriated; amend KRS 158.840 to require CPE and EPSB to report to the IJCE on teacher preparation programs compliance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require postsecondary institutions offering early childhood or elementary teacher preparation programs to include designated instruction; require the EPSB to maintain a list of approved reading teacher preparation tests; require all new teachers seeking certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education or Elementary School to take an approved reading teacher preparation test; amend KRS 164.0207 to rename the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Grant Steering Committee the Read to Succeed Council; amend KRS 156.553 and 158.070 to conform; designate the Act as "the Read to Succeed Act;" APPROPRIATION. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB271 (BR1034) - J. Tipton, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to define "early career teachers"; establish the Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program; define the purposes and objectives of the pilot program; outline the three-year structure of the program; require an evaluation report be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2024; establish the short title of "Kentucky Early Career Teachers Act"; EMERGENCY.HB271 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original language; move all dates back one year; and remove emergency clause.HCA1(J. Tipton) - Make title amendment. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021HB272 (BR1174) - J. Bray, D. Lewis, R. Dotson, D. Fister, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, DJ Johnson, W. Lawrence, S. Miles, B. Reed, S. Sheldon, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to utility services. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow a water district formed pursuant to KRS Chapter 74 or a water association formed pursuant to KRS Chapter 273 to charge a late payment charge of 10% of the amount billed; specify that the late payment charge meet certain requirements; prohibit the Public Service Commission from modifying, rejecting, or suspending late payment charges established by tariff.HB272 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow a water district formed pursuant to KRS Chapter 74 or a water association formed pursuant to KRS Chapter 273 to charge a late payment charge of 10% of the amount billed; specify that the late payment charge meet certain requirements; prohibit the Public Service Commission from modifying, rejecting, discontinuing, abolishing, or suspending late payment charges; Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to prohibit departments or officers of state government during a declared emergency from issuing any order that conflicts with the classification by the United States Department of Homeland Security of employees of utilities and other entities subject to KRS Chapters 65, 76, 96, 220, 278, or 279 as essential or critical infrastructure workers; prohibit any current or future order issued by any department or officer of state government during a declared emergency from remaining in or taking effect that would prohibit or impair a utility subject to or created under KRS Chapter 96 from terminating service for a customer's non-payment of a utility bill or assessing or collecting penalties for non-payment.HCA1(M. Meredith) - Make title amendment. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 70-25 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S); taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S); 1st reading; returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S); 2nd reading; returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S)HB273 (BR1266)/LM - C. Freeland, B. Reed, J. Decker AN ACT relating to public records and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 61.878 to exclude from the Open Records Act photographs or videos that depict a person's death, killing, rape, or sexual assault or abuse; cite as the Bailey Holt-Preston Cope Victims Privacy Act; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Feb 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Feb 09, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-1; received in Senate Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)HB274 (BR1280)/LM - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the valuation of motor vehicles for property tax purposes. Amend KRS 132.485 to clarify that the "rough trade-in" value or "clean trade-in" value shall not be used to determine the standard value of a motor vehicle; effective January 1, 2022. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB275 (BR1173) - S. McPherson, B. Rowland, S. Sheldon AN ACT relating to the State Investment Commission. Amend KRS 42.500 to replace the Governor with the state controller as a member of the State Investment Commission. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 80-16 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB276 (BR1257) - K. Moser, DJ Johnson, J. Decker, K. Fleming, M. Imes, M. Lockett, R. Palumbo, T. Smith, N. Tate, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to temporary nurse aides and declaring an emergency. Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services to accept the employment of temporary COVID-19 personal care attendants as meeting necessary training for State Registered Nurse Aides; require the Department for Medicaid Services to apply for any Medicaid waivers or state plan amendments necessary; incorporate the provisions into the nurse aide training and competency evaluation program requirements; promulgate any necessary administration regulations; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB277 (BR1221)/LM - B. Wesley, S. Baker, J. Blanton, J. Branscum, J. Calloway, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, D. Hale, M. Hart, K. King, D. Meade , M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, S. Sharp, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to operator's licenses for the military. Amend KRS 186.430 to exempt the KY operator's license requirement for a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, their spouse. and dependent child who hold a valid driver's license from another state when they are assigned to KY but maintain a permanent residence elsewhere. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Transportation (S)HB278 (BR1288) - P. Flannery, K. Banta, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Dixon, M. Dossett, D. Elliott, K. Fleming, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, A. Koenig, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, B. McCool, P. Pratt, S. Santoro, N. Tate, K. Timoney, R. Webber AN ACT relating to Paycheck Protection Program loans and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 141.017, 141.019, and 141.039 to conform with Pub. L. No. 116-260, Sec. 276 to allow deductions paid with proceeds from a forgiven loan under the Paycheck Protection Program.HB278 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN - Amend KRS 141.017, 141.019 and 141.039 to allow for the same tax treatment as for federal purposes related to forgiven covered loans, deductions, and tax attributes associated with those loans in accordance with Pub. L. No. 116-260.HCA1(J. Petrie) - Make title amendment.HFA1(S. Rudy) - Make title amendment.HFA2(P. Flannery) - Retain original provisions of the bill; expand the federal provisions adopted to include an additional section of Pub. Law No. 116-260; modify the taxable years to which Kentucky's income tax would apply the federal provision. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - floor amendment (1-title) filed Feb 23, 2021 - floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-1 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (2) and (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S); taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)HB279 (BR1304) - J. Branscum, S. Santoro, C. Massey, K. Timoney, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to school facilities. Amend KRS 198B.060 to allow local plan review, inspection and enforcement of educational facilities.HB279 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 157.455 deleting the Kentucky efficient school design trust fund; delete reporting requirement for efficient design; and repeal KRS 162.062.HCA1(J. Branscum) - Make title amendment. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)HB280 (BR1118) - DJ Johnson, J. Calloway, C. Massey AN ACT relating to limited X-ray machine operators. Amend KRS 311B.020 to change the definition of "limited X-ray machine operator" and "medical imaging technologist." Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB281 (BR1523) - J. Donohue AN ACT relating to tax credits for airport noise mitigation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable income tax credit for the costs of mitigating noise from a commercial airport for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, but before January 1, 2025; amend KRS 131.190 to conform; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB282 (BR321) - A. Tackett Laferty, A. Hatton, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, N. Kirk-McCormick, C. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.315 to eliminate the requirement that physicians contracting with the commissioner of the Department of Workers' Claims to perform evaluations in occupational disease claims be "B" readers who are licensed in Kentucky and are board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.316 to allow the commissioner to select a physician or medical facility for referral in occupational disease claims and eliminate the requirement that such physicians be "B" readers who are licensed in Kentucky and are board-certified pulmonary specialists; amend KRS 342.794 to delete the definition of "board-certified pulmonary specialist" and eliminate the requirement that physicians on the list of qualified "B" readers maintained by the commissioner include only those licensed in Kentucky and board-certified pulmonary specialists. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB283 (BR1320) - J. Jenkins, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for postpartum behavioral healthcare. Amend KRS 205.592 to require Medicaid to cover behavioral health services for eligible pregnant women for 12 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to request federal authorization for a waiver if necessary. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB284 (BR1207) - S. Westrom, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to bereavement medical leave for loss of an infant. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to allow use of leave time for parents to grieve the loss of a child under the age of one year. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB285 (BR1126)/CI/LM - A. Scott, N. Kulkarni, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to pregnant inmates. Amend KRS 196.173 to allow an inmate who is known to be pregnant or who has given birth in the last six weeks access to reasonable accommodations for the provision of available certified professional midwifery services or doula services. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB286 (BR1125) - A. Scott, L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; establish training and education requirements for doulas; permit the department to promulgate administrative regulations; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB287 (BR1319) - L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, J. Donohue, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to coverage for maternal depression screenings. Create a new section of KRS 205.6481 to 205.6497 to allow maternal depression screenings to be claimed as a service for the child as part of the Early and Periodic, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to request federal authorization for a waiver if necessary. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB288 (BR1127) - T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to the taxation of breast pumps and related supplies. Amend KRS 139.472 to define and exempt from sales and use tax breast pumps, breast pump storage and collection supplies, and breast pump kits from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025, and require the Department of Revenue to report the exemption each December 1; amend KRS 131.190 to authorize the department to report the exemption to the Legislative Research Commission; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB289 (BR1363) - T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program. Create a new section of KRS 210.370 to 210.485 to create the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program; establish duties and responsibilities; amend KRS 210.400 to establish that the community board for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability shall implement, staff, and operate the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB290 (BR1122) - M. Cantrell, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to postpartum Medicaid coverage. Amend KRS 205.592 to extend Medicaid eligibility for certain new mothers for up to 12 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek a federal waiver or other approval if they determine that such waiver or approval is necessary. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB291 (BR1129) - N. Kulkarni, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for certified professional midwifery services. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for certified professional midwifery services that are provided by a licensed certified professional midwife; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB292 (BR1275) - C. StevensonFeb 09-WITHDRAWNHB293 (BR1321) - M. Marzian, L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Perinatal Advisory Committee. Create a new section of KRS 211.672 to 211.678 to establish an advisory committee to review Kentucky’s system of perinatal care and make recommendations for the improvement of perinatal outcomes within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish duties, membership, and reporting requirements of the committee. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB294 (BR1322) - R. Roberts, T. Bojanowski, R. Dotson, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, C. Massey, P. Minter, K. Moser, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, L. Willner AN ACT relating to maternal mental health. Create a new section of chapter 211 to require all hospitals or alternative birthing centers offering obstetric services or licensed health care providers, including nurse midwives or certified professional midwives to provide each maternity patient with information on maternal depression and available resources; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to post on its website information about providers who assist with maternal depression. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 89-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB295 (BR1364) - R. Roberts, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to mental health coverage in connection with pregnancy. Amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for counseling interventions for pregnant and postpartum persons at increased risk of perinatal depression, including persons who have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the new coverage requirement in Section 1 of the Act; amend KRS 205.6485 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the new coverage requirement in Section 1 of the Act; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the new coverage requirement in Section 1 of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2022. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB296 (BR1328) - P. Stevenson, G. Brown Jr., T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to coverage for the care of children. Amend KRS 304.17A-258 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for certain formulas; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for breastfeeding support and equipment; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services or managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits, to comply with coverage requirements for formulas and breastfeeding support and equipment; amend KRS 205.6485 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the coverage requirements for formulas and breastfeeding support and equipment; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with coverage requirements for formulas and breastfeeding support and equipment; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; make conforming amendments; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2022. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB297 (BR1330) - K. Flood, A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to the Health Access Nurturing Development Services program. Amend KRS 211.690 to require the Health Access Nurturing Development Services program to provide educational information about maternal and postpartum depression; make technical correction. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB298 (BR1124) - J. Raymond, L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to reproductive health services. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for long-acting reversible contraception administered during a postpartum hospital stay; prohibit cost sharing; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to apply for a Medicaid waiver to offer family planning services to certain low-income individuals; require the cabinet to report annually; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with new section on long-acting reversible contraception coverage; amend KRS 205.6485 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the new section on long-acting reversible contraception coverage; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the new section on long-acting reversible contraception coverage; amend KRS 446.350 to provide that nothing in the new section on long-acting reversible contraceptive coverage shall be construed to violate section; require insurers of health benefit plans to submit information relating to contraceptive coverage to the commssioner; require the commissioner to report information relating to contraceptive coverage to the Legslative Research Commission; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2022. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB299 (BR1123) - P. Minter, A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner AN ACT relating to special enrollment periods for pregnancy. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers offering health benefit plans to provide a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals; specify requirements for the coverage; require group plan insurers to provide notice of special enrollment rights; amend KRS 304.17A-220 to conform; amend KRS 18A.225 to require state employee health plan to comply with special enrollment requirement; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB300 (BR1538) - N. Kirk-McCormick AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle using a bioptic device. Amend KRS 186.578 and 186.579, regarding testing for and issuance of bioptic operator's license, to adjust procedures for daytime and nighttime driving tests; make operator's licenses issued under these sections valid for four or eight years, subject to an annual visual examination; set forth procedures for retesting after a failed vision examination; make technical corrections. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB301 (BR1204)/LM - R. Roberts, G. Brown Jr., J. Raymond AN ACT relating to peace officer certification. Amend KRS 15.382 to prohibit anyone who has been convicted of various misdemeanor offenses and inchoate offenses under KRS Chapter 510 from being certified as a peace officer; amend KRS 15.386 to prohibit peace officers who have been convicted of various misdemeanor offenses and inchoate offenses under KRS Chapter 510 from returing to active certification from inactive status; amend KRS 15.391 to provide that a peace officer's certification shall be revoked if he or she pleads guilty to, is convicted of, or enters an Alford plea to various misdemeanor offenses and inchoate offenses under KRS Chaper 510. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB302 (BR875) - D. Meade AN ACT relating to sanitation districts. Amend KRS 220.010 to add definitions for "homeowner" "on-site sewage disposal system" and "service waiver"; amend KRS 220.170 to allow a homeowner located in a county served by a sanitation district that has a an on-site sewage disposal system approved by the local board of health to refuse sanitary sewer service and not be charged by the district or denied drinking water service; establishes application, process, and timelines for requesting a service waiver; require the board to update any customer bill of rights to include information about the service waiver; amend KRS 220.250 to make technical correction. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Local Government (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committeeHB303 (BR822)/LM - S. Santoro, T. Bojanowski, K. Bratcher, J. Dixon, P. Flannery, R. Heath, C. Massey, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to underground facility protection. Amend KRS 367.4903 to redefine "operator," "Kentucky Contact Center," "approximate location," and "working day"; define "person," "positive response," "unique identification number" or "locate request number," "locator," "second notice," "tolerance zone," "untonable facility," and "work site contact"; amend KRS 367.4909 to require a positive response from operators of underground facilities; establish the timing of operator responses; amend KRS 367.4911 to provide excavator start dates, to include entities engaged in exempt activities to notify operators immediately upon discovery of damage to an underground facility, and to provide when mechanized equipment can be used in the tolerance zone; amend KRS 367.4913 to require contact centers to maintain certain locate request information for five years and to change the composition of the Kentucky Contact Center board of directors; amend KRS 369.4915 to require entities engaging in exempt activities to cease activity and notify an operator when an underground facility is damaged and to exempt certain noninvasive inspection and maintenance excavating for an existing utility pole; amend KRS 367.4917 to impose penalties on the employer if the violation is committed in the scope of employment and to provide that the Public Service Commission shall establish a written agreement form to deviate from the locate request dates provided for in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.HB303 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(J. Petrie) - Amend the definition of "approximate location" to remove reference to unmapped and untonable facilities; delete the definition of "untonable facility"; amend the operator's response time for a normal locate request from two working days to three working days; amend the operator's response time for a large locate request from two to three days to notify the excavator through positive response that the excavation has been determined to be a large project.HFA2(J. Petrie) - Add a definition for "fiber-to-the-premises"; add a fiber-to-the-premises broadband deployment excavation locate request that requires underground facility operators to respond to within four working days.HFA3(J. Petrie) - Replace the definition of "approximate location" in reference to an underground facility.HFA4(J. Petrie) - Amend "approximate location" to mean a distance not to exceed the combined width of the underground facility plus 24 inches measured from the outer edge of each side of the underground facility; delete the definition of "untonable facility"; amend the operator's response time for a normal locate request from two working days to three working days; amend the operator's response time for a large locate request from two to three days to notify the excavator through positive response that the excavation has been determined to be a large project.HFA5(S. Santoro) - Amend to provide that an entity or individual otherwise exempt from the requirements of KRS 367.4901 to 367.4917 under Section 5 of this Act, who conducts an excavation that results in the escape or suspected escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid shall cease excavation and notify affected operators.SFA1(P. Hornback) - Delete new language requiring otherwise exempt entities under KRS 367.4915 to cease excavation and notify operators of damage to underground facilities that results in the escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1), (2), (3) and (4) filed Feb 23, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - floor amendment (5) filed Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendments (2) and (5) Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021; floor amendment (1) filedHB304 (BR1631) - J. Blanton AN ACT relating to fees for dietitians and nutritionists. Amend KRS 310.050 to increase the maximum fee the board may assess from $50 to $150. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB305 (BR1291) - T. Bojanowski, K. Banta, A. Bowling, G. Brown Jr., J. Donohue, A. Gentry, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, K. Moser, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, N. Tate, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT establishing the official Kentucky Mental Health Flag. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 establishing the official Kentucky Mental Health Flag. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB306 (BR1086) - T. Bojanowski, S. Heavrin, S. Santoro AN ACT relating to military license plates. Amend KRS 186.162 to establish an Air Medal license plate; amend KRS 186.164 to set forth eligibility requirements; amend KRS 186.166 to require perpetual production of the plate; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB307 (BR996) - K. Moser, D. Bentley, R. Bridges, R. Dotson, D. Fister, D. Frazier, S. Heavrin, M. Koch, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, B. Reed, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, T. Smith AN ACT cannabinoid products. Amend KRS 218A.010 to exclude certain cannabinoid products from the definition of marijuana.HB307 - AMENDMENTSSCA1(W. Westerfield) - Make title amendment. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Agriculture (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1-title) Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB308 (BR1301) - M. Koch, C. Massey AN ACT designating the second Wednesday in February as Family Resource and Youth Services Center Day. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the second Wednesday in February as "Family Resource and Youth Service Center Day." Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB309 (BR109)/LM - J. Miller, K. Bratcher, K. Fleming, J. Nemes AN ACT relating to consolidated local governments. Create a new section of KRS 67C to allow a consolidated local government to create a Civilian and Accountability Review Board, establish membership and duties of the board, authorize the board to request subpoenas from the Government Audit and Oversight Committee; amend KRS 67C.103 to specify that the legislative body may not delegate subpoena power beyond specific citations; amend KRS 67C.105 to require the mayor to be elected in nonpartisan elections, pursuant to KRS 83A.045, 83A.170 and 83A.175; amend KRS 67C.139 to make all statutory mayoral appointments subject to legislative body approval, if relevant statutes require this, and give 60 days for approval process; amend KRS 67C.143 to prevent charging members of the legislative council from serving on trial of charges; amend KRS 67C.147 to require the consolidated local government to provide accounting of program costs to urban services district board and the legislative body; amend KRS 67C.301 to define "designee"; amend KRS 67C.321 to allow chief of police designee to undertake certain portions of an investigation concerning allegations against a peace officer; amend KRS 67C.325 to allow the chief's designee to receive information; amend KRS 67C.414 to require legislative body approval of collective bargaining agreements made between the consolidated local government and any labor organization.HB309 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Retain original provisions of HB 309; create a new section of KRS 67C to authorize a Civilian Review and Accountability Board, establish membership, duties of board, allow for request of subpoena from Government Accountability and Oversight Committee, provide for privacy and records security and constitutional guarantees of witnesses; amend KRS 67C.103 to require approval of any settlements or consent decrees prior to signature; amend KRS 67C.105 to limit mayor to 2 consecutive terms, after January 1, 2023; amend KRS 67C.115 to limit the power of the county attorney for the pre-approval of legislation and allow for advisory opinions on proposed legislation; and amend KRS 67C.321 to include the chief's designee in disciplinary actions, require written statements be furnished to the officer involved, and make the chief responsible for designee's actions.HFA1(M. Marzian) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 309 to require the nonpartisan election of members of the General Assembly.HFA2(J. Jenkins) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 09 to require voter approval of mayoral term limits and elections.HFA3(J. Jenkins) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 309 by deleting Section 3 and renumbering subsequent sections.HFA4(J. Jenkins) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 309 to require the notification of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee of any settlements or consent decrees greater than $1,000,000.HFA5(B. Wheatley) - Make title amendment.HFA6(J. Miller) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 309 by inserting a new Section 4 amending KRS 67C.111, making technical changes, requiring council approval of an annexation supported by 75% of the residents, prohibit the mayor from vetoing any ordinance approving an annexation.HFA7(K. Fleming) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 309 by deleting references to nonpartisan elections; and by inserting a new Section 4 amending KRS 67C.111, making technical changes, requiring council approval of an annexation supported by 75% of the residents, prohibit the mayor from vetoing any ordinance approving an annexation.HFA8(K. Fleming) - Amend HCS/1 to HB 309 by deleting references to nonpartisan elections; and by inserting a new Section 4 amending KRS 67C.111, making technical changes, requiring council approval of an annexation supported by 75% of the residents, prohibit the mayor from vetoing any ordinance approving an annexation. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Local Government (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1), (2), (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (5-title) filed Feb 26, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - floor amendments (6) and (7) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 03, 2021 - floor amendment (8) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 70-23 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (8) Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB310 (BR1166)/CI/LM - S. Heavrin, K. King, C. Massey AN ACT relating to victims of sex offenses. Amend KRS 439.340 to require notice and hearings prior to parole of persons convicted of a Class D felony classified as a sex crime under KRS 17.500; amend KRS 510.037, 456.010, and 403.720 to clarify that inchoate offenses are included in the statutory offenses. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB311 (BR1407) - B. Rowland AN ACT relating to insurance. Amend KRS 304.48-080 to remove reference to executive director. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committeeHB312 (BR1406)/LM - B. Rowland, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to public records. Amend KRS 286.1-440 to include gender-neutral language.HB312 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 61.870 to define "Resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to permit any resident of the Commonwealth to request public records through written application by fax, mail, e-mail, or hand delivery; prohibit disclosure or inspection of any records that can be obtained through the civil discovery process to a party, or party representative involved in a lawsuit with the Commonwealth; amend KRS 61.876 to require a public agency to display a copy of rules and regulations pertaining to open records requests, contact information of its records custodian, and a copy of a records request application form developed by the Attorney General, in a prominent location or on its Web site; prohibit the Finance and Administration Cabinet from promulgating administrative regulations pertaining to public records requests for the Legislative Research Commission or Administrative Office of the Courts; require the Attorney General to promulgate by administrative regulation a form to be used for any public records request; amend KRS 61.878 to exempt all public records or information prohibited by state law from the Open Records Act; exempt from the Open Records Act any client or case files maintained by the Department of Public Advocacy or any entity contracting with the Department of Public Advocacy for the purpose of legal representation; amend KRS 61.880 to extend the deadline for a public agency to determine whether it will comply with a public records request to five days; amend KRS 7.119 to permit any resident of the Commonwealth to request or inspect records in custody of the Legislative Research Commission or the General Assembly; require the director of the Legislative Research Commission to determine whether to comply with a public records request within five days; require the director of the Legislative Research Commission to notify his or her decision in writing; require any request to review a decision made by the director to be reviewed by the Legislative Research Commission within 30 days of its first scheduled meeting held following receipt of the request to review; any decision made by the Legislative Research Commission pertaining to review shall be final and unappealable; exempt certain records under the custody of the Legislative Research Commission or General Assembly from disclosure; prohibit any member of the Legislative Research Commission, General Assembly, or any employee of the Legislative Research Commission from disclosing any record denied by the Legislative Research Commission; any disclosure of a denied record shall be subject to violation under KRS 6.734; require a public agency that receive a request pertaining to the Legislative Research Commission to notify the director of the Legislative Research Commission within two days of the request; require the director of the Legislative Research Commission to notify any member of the General Assembly of a request pertaining to that particular member within one day of receipt of the request; amend KRS 189.635 to require any accident report to be made available to an attorney of the parties involved, his or her employees, or the attorney's written designee; make title amendment;HCA1(J. Miller) - Make title amendment. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 24, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 71-27 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 2nd reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB313 (BR1408) - B. Rowland AN ACT relating to insurance. Amend KRS 304.5-150 to include gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB314 (BR1465) - S. Baker AN ACT relating to military affairs. Amend KRS 36.230 to include gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)HB315 (BR1466) - W. Thomas AN ACT relating to public protection. Amend KRS 227.250 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB316 (BR1464) - W. Thomas AN ACT relating to veterans. Amend KRS 148.0211 to make the language contained therein gender-neutral. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB317 (BR1153) - K. Fleming AN ACT relating to the Commission on Human Rights. Amend KRS 344.200 to extend from 30 to 90 days the period for the Human Rights Commission to determine after a complaint has been filed whether a respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice; amend KRS 344.210 to extend from 60 to 90 days the period for the Human Rights Commission to serve a respondent by certified mail a notice along with a copy of a complaint; amend KRS 344.240 to extend from 180 days to one year the period for the Human Rights Commission to hold a hearing or issue a final order on a complaint, unless it is a complaint about a discriminatory housing practice; amend KRS 344.600 to extend from 5 to 10 days the period of time to serve an aggrieved person notice of a filing and advising of the time limits and choices of forum involved; extend from 10 to 20 days the period a respondent has to file an answer to a complaint after receiving notice from the Human Rights Commission. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB318 (BR1574)/LM - K. Fleming, J. Nemes AN ACT relating to fire districts. Amend KRS 75.040 to require a fire protection district or volunteer fire department district to waive any tax attributable to its provision of emergency ambulance service in territory shared with a KRS Chapter 108 ambulance service district absent an agreement otherwise; declare that a fire protection district or volunteer fire department district or subdistrict is deemed to be the primary service provider of emergency ambulance service in the county containing the majority of the population served by that district absent notification from the district to the executive authorities of the local governments of jurisdiction, and in that event limit the district's or subdistrict's tax to only a maximum of $0.10 per one hundred dollars and declare status for secondary providers of emergency ambulance service and provide for declaration in light of a mutual aid compact; amend KRS 75.015 relating to fire protection subdistricts to not charge that portion of a fire subdistrict tax that is attributable to the provision of ambulance services if the fire subdistrict serves an area that is also served by an ambulance service district operating under KRS Chapter 108 unless the respective boards agree otherwise. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB319 (BR373) - K. Banta AN ACT relating to boating safety. Amend KRS 235.285 to require individuals born on or after January 1, 1975, to possess a safe boating certificate prior to operating a personal watercraft or motorboat on the waters of the Commonwealth; provide for exemption certificates; delay enforcement and require courtesy warnings for violations until July 1, 2022; amend KRS 235.990 to conform. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB320 (BR1430)/FN - B. Reed, J. Petrie, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, K. King, M. Meredith AN ACT relating to the provision of broadband services, and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 141.018 to update statutory language.HB320 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow a distribution cooperative to facilitate the operation of an affiliate engaged exclusively in the provision of broadband service to unserved or underserved households and business; APPROPRIATION.HCA1(B. Reed) - Make title amendment.HFA1(D. Meade ) - Retain original provisions; amend the appropriation amount to $250 million. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 91-4 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1), and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB321 (BR1431)/FN - J. Petrie, B. Reed AN ACT relating to revenue. Amend KRS 131.061 to update statutory language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 22, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeHB322 (BR1533) - J. Miller AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 61.101 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to State Government (H)HB323 (BR1531) - J. Miller AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB324 (BR1532) - J. Miller AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB325 (BR1311) - R. Heath, K. Moser AN ACT relating to cannabidiol products. Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 to establish labeling requirements for cannabidiol products. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Agriculture (S)HB326 (BR390) - K. Moser, D. Bentley, K. Banta, R. Bridges, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, S. Heavrin, C. Massey, P. Pratt, B. Reed, S. Santoro, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, N. Tate AN ACT relating to the creation of the Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research at the University of Kentucky; define the role, mission, and responsibilities of the center; establish the university's duties related to the center; APPROPRIATION. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB327 (BR1348) - DJ Johnson, C. Massey AN ACT relating to judicial districts and circuits. Amend KRS 23A.020 and 24A.030 (Effective January 2, 2023) to move Hancock County from the Thirty-eighth Circuit and District to the Sixth Circuit and District; amend KRS 23A.045 (Effective January 2, 2023) and 23A.050 to add a circuit judge to the Sixth Judicial Circuit; amend 24A.050 to remove a district judge from the Thirty-eighth Judicial District; specify election schedule for new judgeship; request that the additional circuit court judgeship be designated as a family court judgeship and establish election dates; request that the division removed from the Thirty-eighth District should be DivisionTwo; Sections 1 to 5 EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023.HB327 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Amend KRS 23A.020 and 24A.030 (Effective January 2, 2023) to move Hancock County from the Thirty-eighth Circuit and District to the Sixth Circuit and District; amend KRS 23A.045 (Effective January 2, 2023) and 23A.050 to add a circuit judge to the Sixth Judicial Circuit; amend 24A.050 to remove a district judge from the Thirty-eighth Judicial District; specify election schedule for new judgeship; request that the additional circuit court judgeship be designated as a family court judgeship and establish election dates; request that the division removed from the Thirty-eighth District should be Division Two; establish that the District Court division eliminated shall not appear on the November 2022 regular election ballot; Sections 1 to 5 EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 90-4 with Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Judiciary (S); taken from Judiciary (S); 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S)HB328 (BR1093) - DJ Johnson, D. Lewis, S. McPherson, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to advertising devices and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 177.830 to redefine "advertising device" and define "compensation"; amend KRS 177.841 to establish that the section does not apply to directional or other official signs; amend KRS 177.860 to set forth devices that are not a violation; amend KRS 177.863 relating to on-premise advertising; EMERGENCYHB328 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except instead of amending KRS 177.830, 177.841, 177.860, and 177.863, repeal, reenact, and amend those sections; repeal and reenact KRS 177.842, 177.850, 177.867, 177.870, 177.880, and 177.890; EMERGENCY.SFA1(J. Higdon) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 177.830 to define "conforming" and "nonconforming" advertising devices; amend KRS 177.860 to authorize the Cabinet to establish permit fees for outdoor advertising devices; provide that outdoor advertising devices erected between April 24, 2020 and the effective date of this Act may remain in place. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Transportation (H); posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 11, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-2 with Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate Feb 25, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filedHB329 (BR1324) - P. Flannery, K. King AN ACT relating to adoption. Amend KRS 199.540 to provide the facts and findings required to set aside an adoption. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB330 (BR1277) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the administrative writings of the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Amend KRS 131.010 to define "administrative writings"; amend KRS 131.020 to require the department to publish administrative writings at least every one hundred twenty (120) days; amend KRS 131.030, 131.081, 131.130, and 131.190 to conform. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB331 (BR927) - S. Lewis, B. Reed, J. Decker, J. Gooch Jr., DJ Johnson, C. Massey, N. Tate, J. Tipton AN ACT relating to removal of local school board members. Amend KRS 156.132 to eliminate the ability of the commissioner of education or the Kentucky Board of Education to remove a local school board member; amend KRS 156.136, KRS 158.785, KRS 160.345, KRS 160.470, and KRS 160.1592 to conform. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Education (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-3 Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Education (S)HB332 (BR1334) - K. King AN ACT relating to tourism. Amend KRS 148.056 to include gender-neutral pronouns. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committeeHB333 (BR1586) - R. Heath, J. Blanton, S. Baker, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, R. Bridges, M. Dossett, K. Fleming, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, J. Gooch Jr., D. Hale, S. Heavrin, M. Imes, M. Lockett, S. McPherson, D. Meade , S. Miles, M. Prunty, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, A. Tackett Laferty, N. Tate, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to the establishment of a tax credit to promote investments in Kentucky businesses. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 136 to establish the growth fund tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting of the tax credit to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; establish Subchapter 21 of KRS Chapter 154 and create new sections thereof to establish an application and approval process for investment in growth businesses by a growth fund and verification related to the new tax credit; provide that Sections 5 to 11 of this Act may be cited as the Kentucky Rural Jobs Act of 2021. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB334 (BR1333) - K. King AN ACT relating to tourism. Amend KRS 148.0211 to include gender-neutral pronouns. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB335 (BR1332) - K. King AN ACT relating to tourism. Amend KRS 148.026 to make the text gender-neutral. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB336 (BR1552) - S. Maddox, M. Prunty, L. Bechler, J. Decker AN ACT relating to public protection. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 438 to prohibit medical professionals from performing surgeries or prescribing medications to a minor with the intent to alter the sex the child was assigned at birth and create a civil cause of action for violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 regarding parental rights in the area of gender identity or gender dysphoria; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to create employee protections for public employees who express opinions regarding gender identity or gender dysphoria. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB337 (BR1541) - S. Maddox, B. Reed AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons. Repeal KRS 237.115 interpreting the application of the concealed carry deadly weapon licensing statute to postsecondary facilities and permitting state and local governments to pass legislation limiting concealed carry in buildings controlled by that government; amend various sections to conform. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB338 (BR1219) - W. Lawrence, M. Hart, S. Baker, K. Banta, J. Bray, J. Decker, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, S. McPherson, S. Miles, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, J. Raymond, B. Reed, S. Sharp, J. Tipton, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship program. Amend KRS 164.7874 to add proprietary institutions to KEES eligible institutions; define proprietary institution. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 10, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 81-17 Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to Education (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 1st reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S)HB339 (BR964)/LM - K. Bratcher, C. Freeland, D. Lewis, C. Massey AN ACT relating to officer training and making an appropriation. Amend KRS 15.460 to increase the Kentucky Law Enforcement Program fund stipend to eligible officers from $4,000 to $6,000; amend KRS 158.4414 to allow participation in KLEFP by special law enforcement officers who are executing a certain function within schools; amend KRS 15.380 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB340 (BR851) - K. Bratcher, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to radon safety. Repeal and reenact or repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 211.9101 to 211.9135 as new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to change the name of the Kentucky Radon Program Advisory Committee to the Kentucky Board of Radon Safety; adjust the number of members to the board; amend the definition of “residential building”; attach the board to the Department of Professional Licensing in the Public Protection Cabinet for administrative purposes; repeal KRS 211.9121 and 211.9135.HB340 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except restore the definition of "residential building" and language regarding who certification requirements apply to; and delete language requiring measurement contractors, mitigation contractors, and radon laboratories to report all analyses to the board. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Licensing & Occupations (S)HB341 (BR1467) - N. Tate AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB342 (BR1468) - N. Tate AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.035 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB343 (BR1459) - D. Elliott, C. Massey AN ACT relating to legal representation for indigent persons. Amend KRS 31.120 to allow indigent persons entitled to legal representation to be represented by counsel at the earliest stages of their involvement in the criminal justice system. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB344 (BR1253) - A. Bowling AN ACT relating to the certified rehabilitation tax credit cap. Amend KRS 171.396 to expand the certified rehabilitation tax credit cap to $30 million annually instead of the current tax credit cap of $5 million annually; define a rural county; amend KRS 171.397 to allow a 30% credit for qualified expenses for property located within a rural county; change the maximum credit that can be claimed for all other property that is not owner-occupied residential to $5 million annually instead of the current cap of $400,000 annually; and reserve 40% of the certified rehabilitation credit cap for property located in a rural county; amend KRS 141.0205 to allow for ordering of the credits. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB345 (BR1354) - A. Bowling AN ACT relating to resource recovery. Amend KRS 224.1-010 to change the definitions for "disposal," "municipal solid waste disposal facility," "waste site or facility," "waste," "hazardous waste," and "solid waste management facility,"; add definitions for "advanced recycling," "advanced recycling facility," "depolymerization," "gasification," "post-use polymer," "pyrolysis," "recovered feedstock," and "solvolysis"; amend KRS 109.012 to change the definitions for "solid waste," "solid waste management," and "solid waste management facility." Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) Mar 03, 2021 - posted in committeeHB346 (BR420) - B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to cremation. Amend KRS 367.97501 to create definition for "alkaline hydrolysis," amend the definition of "cremation" to include "alkaline hydrolysis," and amend the definition of "cremation container" to include alkaline hydrolysis; amend KRS 367.97514 to correct statutory reference; make conforming amendment to KRS 316.010. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB347 (BR113) - M. Hart AN ACT relating to solicitation activities by health care providers. Create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to permit certain solicitation activities by health care providers for health care services for which payment may be made from basic or added reparations benefits; repeal KRS 367.4081, 367.4082, and 367.4083, relating to solicitation activities by health care providers; provide that existing regulations in violation of section shall be void and unenforceable. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB348 (BR1299)/FN/LM - P. Pratt, M. Hart, S. Baker, K. Banta, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, J. Branscum, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, J. Calloway, J. Decker, J. Dixon, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, J. Fischer, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, D. Hale, S. Heavrin, T. Huff, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, M. Koch, A. Koenig, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, B. McCool, S. McPherson, M. Meredith, J. Miller, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, S. Riley, B. Rowland, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, N. Tate, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, R. White AN ACT relating to broadband and making an appropriation therefor. Repeal and reenact KRS 246.010 to alphabetize the definitions and add definitions for "broadband" or "broadband service," "broadband deployment fund," "broadband deployment project area," "census block," "shapefile," "underserved area," and "unserved area"; amend KRS 246.030 to add the Office of Innovation to the Department of Agriculture; create a new section of KRS Chapter 246 establishing the Office of Innovation and providing the duties and responsibilities of the office; create a new section of KRS Chapter 246 establishing the broadband deployment fund in the Office of Innovation; repeal KRS 224A.1121 and reenact as a new section KRS Chapter 246, amending all references of the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to the Office of Innovation, and authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate administrative regulations for the broadband deployment fund program; amend KRS 224A.011 to delete all definitions related to the broadband deployment fund program; amend KRS 224A.110 to delete all references to the broadband deployment fund program; amend KRS 224A.112 to delete all references to the broadband deployment fund program; amend KRS 154.15-020 to require the Kentucky Communications Network Authority to obtain written permission from the Office of Innovation before applying for federal funds; amend KRS 18A.115 to exempt Office of Innovation employees from classified service under KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200; APPROPRIATION.HB348 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN/LM - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 246.010 to change definition for "broadband" and add definition for "broadband deployment project"; amend KRS 246.030 to add the Office of Broadband Innovation to the Department of Agriculture; amend the duties and responsibilities of the office and the reporting requirements of the office to the Legislative Research Commission; APPROPRIATION. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 22, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - taken from the Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB349 (BR1342) - R. Webber AN ACT relating to legislative committees. Amend KRS 11.202, 304.13-340, 304.50-160, 341.240, 342.035, 342.1223, 342.230, 342.342, 342.765, and 342.817 to change the name of the committee of the General Assembly which shall receive agency reports. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB350 (BR1693) - A. Scott, J. Jenkins, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for lactation support services and breastfeeding equipment. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and Medicaid managed care organizations to provide coverage for lactation counseling, lactation consultation, and breastfeeding equipment; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to request federal authorization for a waiver if necessary. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB351 (BR986) - W. LawrenceFeb 10-WITHDRAWNHB352 (BR1188) - S. Riley, C. Massey AN ACT relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain Supports for Community Living and Michelle P. waiver services. Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate by 10% for certain Supports for Community Living and Michelle P. waiver services effective July 1, 2022; require at least 75% of the rate increase to be used by providers to increase wages for direct support professionals and direct support staff; require the cabinet to provide the Legislative Research Commission with an analysis of wage increase by October 1, 2024; require the cabinet or Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal authorization for a waiver if necessary. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB353 (BR1274) - J. Dixon, S. Santoro AN ACT relating to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. Amend KRS 198B.650 to provide an exception to the definition of "practice of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contracting," amend KRS 198B.674 to add an exemption for persons cleaning duct work, not engaged in installation or repair. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB354 (BR1564) - R. Huff, C. Massey AN ACT relating to contributions made to a qualified tuition program. Amend KRS 141.019 to allow an exclusion of amounts contributed to a qualified tuition program as defined in 26 U.S.C. sec. 529; effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021; amend KRS 131.190 to conform Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB355 (BR1573) - R. Huff AN ACT relating to motor vehicle instruction permits. Amend KRS 186.450, regarding instruction permits, to lower the minimum age for application for a permit to 15 years and 6 months; clarify that permit holders are still not eligible to apply for an intermediate operator's license until the age of 16; amend KRS 186.452 and 186.410 to conform. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB356 (BR352) - L. Willner, A. Scott, G. Brown Jr., K. Flood, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, M. Marzian, J. Raymond, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 132.020 to freeze the state property tax rate and eliminate the tax rate reduction for qualified heavy equipment; amend KRS 136.291, 136.505, and 136.506 to reinstate the bank franchise tax and exempt financial institutions from corporation income tax and LLET; amend KRS 138.130 to define vapor products and include vapor products in the definition of tobacco products; amend KRS 138.132, 138.135, 138.195, and 138.197 to remove references to vapor products; amend KRS 138.140 to increase the tax on cigarettes, snuff, chewing tobacco, and tobacco products; to remove the vapor products tax; and to remove the discount for modified-risk tobacco products; amend KRS 138.143 to require a floor stock tax; amend KRS 138.510 to impose specific surtax amounts on horse racing wagers and to require the revenue generated from the surtaxes to be deposited into the general fund; amend KRS 139.010 to remove boat ramp fees from the list of fees not considered to be taxable admissions; amend KRS 139.200 to remove the tax on small animal veterinary services and to make other various services taxable; amend KRS 139.470 to remove the exemption of gross receipts from the sale of semi-trailers and trailers and to include the new taxable services in the de minimis rule; amend KRS 139.480 to remove the exemption for various types of properties; amend KRS 140.130 to impose an estate tax; amend KRS 141.010 to define married and unmarried individuals and allow a single column return and a single calculation of adjusted gross income with differing thresholds for married and unmarried individuals; amend KRS 141.019 to require a dollar-for-dollar reduction to the retirement income exclusion; to limit the itemized deduction amount for all itemized deductions except for the charitable contribution deduction; to ignore the special rules for capital gains invested in opportunity zones; amend KRS 141.020 to establish graduated tax rate brackets and a phase-out based on income level; amend KRS 141.081 to increase the standard deduction; amend KRS 141.066 to expand the family size tax credit; amend KRS 141.040 to increase the tax rate to 7%; amend KRS 141.0401 to lower the threshold amounts for determining the tax amount owed; amend KRS 141.120 to reinstate the three-factor apportionment formula and include a throw-back rule; amend KRS 141.039 to eliminate the deferred tax deduction; amend KRS 141.201 to sunset the election for consolidated reporting; amend KRS 141.202 to alter the filing requirement basis from waters-edge to world-wide; amend KRS 141.383 to reduce the annual cap; amend KRS 141.433 to sunset the new markets tax credit; amend KRS 142.303 to eliminate the cap on calculation of gross receipts; make conforming changes. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB357 (BR1677) - R. Heath AN ACT relating to insurance for motor vehicle repairs. Amend KRS 304.12-275 to require insurers to pay a fair and reasonable amount for motor vehicle repairs; prohibit insurers from relying on or considering survey data when determining the amount that shall be paid; amend KRS 304.99-112 to conform. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB358 (BR1736)/LM - M. Cantrell, J. Raymond, A. Scott, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to the establishment of minimum wages by local governments. Amend KRS 65.016 and 337.275 to allow local governments to pass an ordinance setting employees' minimum wages at a rate higher than that found in KRS 337.275 for employers located within that government's jurisdiction. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB359 (BR1735) - M. Cantrell AN ACT relating to preserving families that include a parent who is blind. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 405 relating to parents or prospective parents with blindness; define terms; establish rights of parents or prospective parents with blindness. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB360 (BR1293)/LM - L. Bechler, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, J. Calloway, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, D. Fister, M. Hart, S. Sheldon, N. Tate, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 response, making an appropriation therefor and declaring an emergency. Direct that any individual or business penalized by business license restrictions or fines under the Governor's emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic shall have their license restored and fines refunded APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.HB360 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/LM - Retain original provisions; extend notwithstanding to administrative regulations, local ordinances, or other government directives.HFA1(L. Bechler) - Retain original provisions; amend Section 1 to include professional or other permits or certifications; require dismissal of pending actions or charges; require expungement of enforcement actions or charges; prohibit actions or fines after the effective date of this Act; permit aggrieved party to seek injunctive relief in the circuit court of the county where the business is located or the individual resides. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 23, 2021 - recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB361 (BR1684) - T. Huff, S. Baker, J. Bray, D. Fister, R. Goforth, S. Maddox, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, R. Webber AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories are violative of presidential powers and citizens' rights under the federal constitution; provide retroactive application back to January 1, 2018; EMERGENCY. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB362 (BR1448) - M. Prunty AN ACT relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage. Amend KRS 304.39-117 to require motor vehicle insurance cards to only reflect the date through which the insurance has been paid; require insurers to provide a new card for each paid installment period; amend KRS 304.20-045 to include premiums for uninsured or underinsured motorists coverages in prohibition against insurers raising premiums solely as a result of a claim if the insured was not at fault or contributorily negligent. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB363 (BR1500)/LM - S. McPherson, S. Santoro, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, B. Reed AN ACT relating to disabled license plates. Amend KRS 186.042 to allow the parent or guardian of a disabled minor or disabled adult to obtain a disabled license plate. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Transportation (S)HB364 (BR1013) - S. Heavrin, K. Banta, J. Dixon, K. Fleming, A. Koenig, D. Lewis, C. Massey, K. Moser, D. Osborne, M. Prunty, P. Stevenson, K. Timoney, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the creation of the Race and Access to Opportunity Committee of the Kentucky General Assembly. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to create the Race and Access to Opportunity Committee of the General Assembly, set membership, duties, and areas of study; amend KRS 18A.030 to require a demographic report be made to the committee; amend KRS 154.12-2035 to include demographic information in the cabinet's database; amend KRS 211.684 to require a demographic report be made to the committee. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB365 (BR1296) - D. Frazier, C. Massey, B. Reed, S. Rudy AN ACT relating to the regulation of air ambulance services. Create a new section of Subtitle 5 of KRS Chapter 304 to provide that certain air ambulance services or other entities are insurers; require air ambulance services or other entities to obtain and maintain a certificate of authority or license from the commissioner; provide that air ambulance memberships shall be considered a limited health service benefit plan subject to the applicable provisions of the chapter; create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to require entities selling air ambulance memberships to make certain disclosures; create a new section of Subtitle 17C of KRS Chapter 304 to require air carriers selling, marketing, or otherwise servicing air ambulance memberships to implement a patient advocacy program; provide that section shall not be enforced in a manner that conflicts with federal law; amend KRS 304.1-120 and 304.17C-010 to conform; EFFECTIVE, April 1, 2022. Feb 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H)HB366 (BR1767) - C. McCoy, C. Fugate, K. King AN ACT relating to state symbols. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate police dogs as the official working dogs of Kentucky. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB367 (BR1292) - S. Sharp, B. Wheatley, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, K. Bratcher, R. Goforth, W. Lawrence, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to state employment offices and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 151B.285 to mandate that public employment offices be located and operational in specified locations when the local workforce area has an unemployment rate above five percent.HB367 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - HFA1(S. Sharp) - Retain original provisions, except require a biannual review of the unemployment rate and make technical changes; EMERGENCY.HFA2(S. Sharp) - Make title amendment. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute and floor amendment (2-title) filed Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); taken from Committee on Committees (S); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB368 (BR898)/FN/LM - R. Bridges AN ACT relating to providing funding for the office of the property valuation administrator and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to establish a fee for taxing districts using the property valuation administrator's assessment roll and requirements for the expense of the revenues received from the fee; amend KRS 132.590 to include a consumer price index adjustment for the limits established for the fee counties pay for using the property valuation administrator's assessment roll; amend KRS 132.285 to include a consumer price index adjustment for the minimum and maximum limits established for the fees cities pay for using the property valuation administrator's assessment roll; APPROPRIATION. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 11, 2021 - posted in committeeHB369 (BR1632) - J. Blanton, C. Massey AN ACT relating to supplementary education and declaring an emergency. Allow public high school students currently enrolled in Kentucky to request to use the 2021-2022 school year as a supplemental school year to retake and supplement coursework already completed; require local boards of education to either approve or deny all requests; allow Kentucky nonpublic schools to also implement supplemental school years; ensure students utilizing supplemental school years are not ineligible to participate in KHSAA activities; raise age limit for KHSAA activities to 20 for those students utilizing supplemental school years; EMERGENCY. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB370 (BR1651) - J. Calloway AN ACT relating to special license plates and making an appropriation. Amend KRS 186.162, regarding special license plates, to reiterate that the county clerk's fee charged is the standard clerk's fee for vehicle registration; establish extra fees for the firefighters special license plate to benefit the Kentucky Volunteer Firefighters Association; establish extra fee for the Masonic special license plate to benefit the Masonic Homes of Kentucky; set fees for special license plates established under KRS 186.164; eliminate the requirement for a special license plate for motorcycle to have 300 signatures; amend KRS 186.040 to conform; APPROPRIATION.HB370 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, make technical correction to correct the name of the Kentucky Firefighters Association; establish Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal license plates; remove requirement of designation of valor for eligibility for the Bronze Star Medal license plate; amend KRS 186.164 and 186.166 to conform.HFA1(B. Wesley) - Amend KRS 186.162 to create a POW/MIA Awareness license plate, set fees, and direct funding to the Veterans' Program Trust Fund; and amend KRS 186.166 to require perpetual production of the plate.HFA2(A. Tackett Laferty) - Add special license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge.HFA3(J. Calloway) - Add special license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge, and a new POW/MIA Awareness license plate, set fees, and direct extra fees for the POW/MIA plate to the Veterans' Program Trust Fund; clarify language for issuance of special motorcycle license plates upon request of the sponsoring organization; require perpetual production of newly established plates. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Transportation (H) Feb 10, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (3) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Transportation (S)HB371 (BR944) - L. Willner, K. Banta, J. Jenkins, C. Massey, J. Raymond, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to special education. Amend KRS 157.196 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations ensuring exceptional children have equal access to full range of programs offered by schools, state agencies, or political subdivisions of the state; amend KRS 157.224 to include specific types of educational programs that equal access must be provided to exceptional children; amend KRS 157.200 to include "twice exceptional student" in the definition of "exceptional children and youth." Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB372 (BR1158)/FN - P. Pratt, P. Flannery, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, R. Webber AN ACT relating to the taxation of data centers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to provide a sales and use tax exemption for data centers; establish reporting requirements for the exemption; define terms; amend KRS 131.190 for conformity; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021.HB372 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN - Retain provisions of the original bill; add additional reporting requirements; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 82-15 with Committee SubstituteHB373 (BR1706) - M. Imes AN ACT relating to the disposition of human remains. Amend KRS 72.450 to allow coroners to cremate decedents in the event the coroner has possession of a decedent and cannot locate a spouse or next of kin. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB374 (BR1656) - R. Heath AN ACT relating to agriculture. Amend KRS 257.040, relating to diseased animals, to make gender-neutral references. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Agriculture (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committeeHB375 (BR1657) - R. Heath AN ACT relating to agriculture. Amend KRS 246.285, relating to the Commissioner of Agriculture, to make gender-neutral references. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB376 (BR1422) - R. Huff AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Education (H)HB377 (BR1421) - R. Huff AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 156.690 to insert gender-neutral language. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB378 (BR1283) - A. Koenig, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the impeachment of officers. Amend KRS 63.030 to allow only members of the House of Representatives to file a written petition to impeach an officer; require the petition seeking impeachment of an officer to be signed by at least two members of the House of Representatives. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB379 (BR1601) - K. Flood AN ACT relating to reorganization of the Kentucky Board of Education. Amend KRS 156.029 to add the secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet as an ex officio member to the Kentucky Board of Education; add a public school teacher and public high school student as nonvoting members; confirm Executive Order 2020-610. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB380 (BR1472) - P. Pratt AN ACT relating to small business. Amend 154.12-330 to make technical corrections and grammatical corrections. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H)HB381 (BR1473) - P. Pratt AN ACT relating to economic development. Amend KRS 154.10-040 to make gender-neutral. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB382 (BR1587)/FN/LM - R. Heath, B. Rowland, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to the regional development agency assistance fund. Amend KRS 96.895 to equally distribute certain moneys among each fund-eligible county and eliminate certain duplicative reporting requirements; amend KRS 96.905 to allow moneys to be used for operational expenses by fund-eligible counties.HB382 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(R. Heath) - Retain original provisions; amend the definition of "regional development agency." Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with floor amendment (1)HB383 (BR1339) - B. McCool, D. Hale AN ACT relating to scholarships. Amend KRS 164.786 to add two career and technical education courses per year to the Dual Credit Scholarship; amend KRS 164.787 to rename the Work Ready Scholarship the Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship; delete the dual credit provisions from the program; revise the definitions of eligible institution and eligible program of study; require enrollment of at least nine hours each semester; grandfather students already participating in the Work Ready Scholarship; cite the Act as the Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship Act. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB384 (BR1554) - S. Riley, R. Heath, C. Massey, B. Reed AN ACT relating to school breakfasts. Amend KRS 158.070 to permit the administrator of a school that participates in the Federal School Breakfast Program to authorize up to 15 minutes of the student attendance day to provide the opportunity for children to eat breakfast during instructional time. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB385 (BR1737) - M. Cantrell, C. Stevenson AN ACT relating to employment. Amend KRS 337.010 to remove exemptions in definition of employee for agricultural workers and domestic service workers; amend KRS 342.630 to indicate that agricultural employers are subject to KRS Chapter 342; amend KRS 342.650 to remove exemptions for domestic service employees and agricultural employees from coverage under KRS Chapter 342; amend other statutes to conform. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB386 (BR397) - C. Freeland, J. DuPlessis AN ACT relating to water pollution control and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of Subchapter 16 of KRS Chapter 224 to require that mixing zones for bioaccumulative chemicals of concern established on or before September 8, 2004, remain in effect until explicitly extinguished by the Energy and Environment Cabinet; require that any change or extinguishment of mixing zone assignments for bioaccumulative chemicals of concern only be accomplished through the promulgation of administrative regulations; define "rapid and complete mixing"; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to apply rapid and complete mixing when establishing certain permit limitations and conditions for discharges that occur through a submerged high-rate multi-port diffuser or outfall structure; EMERGENCY. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 72-23 Feb 24, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Natural Resources & Energy (S) Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB387 (BR1678) - J. Tipton AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. Amend KRS 189.292 to define the terms "stand-alone electronic device," "operating a motor vehicle," and "use"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; amend KRS 189.294 to provide that persons under 18 years shall not use a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device in any manner; exempt school bus operators who are instead subject to KRS 281A.205; set forth exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to apply these provisions to commercial motor vehicle drivers; amend KRS 189.2327 to conform; create a short title, "Phone-Down Kentucky Act." Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB388 (BR1642) - M. Hart, C. Massey AN ACT relating to hemp. Amend KRS 218A.010 to exempt consumable hemp products from the definition of marijuana; amend KRS 260.858 to allow a licensee to process, handle, or market consumable hemp products, exempt any person in possession, custody, or control of consumable hemp products from the penalties applicable to those persons who violate KRS Chapter 218A. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB389 (BR1279) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to dependency, neglect, and abuse. Amend KRS 620.140 to create procedures for informal adjustment of certain dependency, neglect, and abuse cases. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 03, 2021 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 4, 2021 Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0HB390 (BR1281) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to pretrial diversion. Amend KRS 533.250 to provide that acceptance of an Alford plea or a plea of guilty for pretrial diversion shall be suspended until a condition of pretrial diversion has been violated or the diversion program is completed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to establish that a person who has accepted a pretrial diversion agreement retains his or her right to possess a firearm unless a court finds that the charge involved the use of a firearm and it is in the interest of the defendant and the public to restrict access. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB391 (BR1672) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to legal representation for indigent persons. Amend KRS 31.120 to allow indigent persons entitled to legal representation to be represented by counsel at the earliest stages of their involvement in the criminal justice system. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB392 (BR1646) - J. Gooch Jr. AN ACT relating to voluntary energy cost assistance funds. Amend KRS 278.287 to change the eligibility threshold for participation in a voluntary energy cost assistance fund from 110% of the federal poverty guidelines to the percentage of the federal poverty guidelines required for eligibility in the subsidy component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)HB393 (BR1645) - J. Gooch Jr. AN ACT relating to water district commissioners and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 74.020 to allow the Public Service Commission to grant reasonable extensions of time not to exceed six months for water district commissioners to complete their training requirements; amend KRS 74.363 to conform; EMERGENCY. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)HB394 (BR1242) - C. Massey, M. Koch, S. Maddox, B. McCool, S. Miles, K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 150.021 to make the Fish and Wildlife Commission's authority to appoint and compensate a commissioner not subject to the provisions of KRS Chapters 42, 45, 45A, 56, and 64; amend KRS 150.061 to give the Fish and Wildlife Commission the sole authority to appoint and determine compensation for a commissioner; provide that the commission is the sole contracting body for the purposes of KRS Chapter 45A; require any proposed personal services contract with a commissioner to be submitted for review to the Government Contract Review Committee pursuant to KRS 45A.690 to 45A.725.HB394 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(C. Massey) - Declare an EMERGENCY.HFA2(C. Massey) - Make title amendment. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 75-21 with floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S)HB395 (BR1241) - S. Rudy, C. Massey AN ACT relating to locally operated secondary area centers and vocational departments. Amend KRS 157.069 to provide state supplemental funds to the locally operated secondary area centers that received state supplemental funds in fiscal year 2020-2021. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB396 (BR1676) - C. Freeland, L. Bechler, C. Massey AN ACT relating to judicial circuits. Amend KRS 23A.040 (Effective January 2, 2023) to add a circuit judge to the Fifty-sixth Judicial Circuit; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB397 (BR1428) - P. Stevenson, B. McCool, C. Massey AN ACT relating to scholarships for veterans and their families. Amend KRS 164.507 and 164.515 to remove the limitation that earning a degree terminates the benefit. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB398 (BR1427) - P. Stevenson, B. McCool, T. Bojanowski, M. Cantrell, K. Flood, A. Gentry, D. Graham, A. Hatton, J. Jenkins, C. Massey, P. Minter, K. Moser, R. Palumbo, A. Tackett Laferty, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 40.300 to create the Office of Kentucky Veterans' Centers, Office of Veteran Legal Services, and Office of Kentucky Veterans' Services within the Office of the Commissioner within the Department of Veterans' Affairs; amend KRS 40.325 to conform; and confirm Executive Order 2020-823. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 22, 2021 - reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)HB399 (BR1429) - P. Stevenson, B. McCool, C. Massey, P. Minter, J. Raymond, A. Scott, B. Wheatley AN ACT related to veteran suicide prevention. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to establish the Kentucky Veteran Suicide Prevention Program. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB400 (BR1316) - S. Rudy, A. Bowling, J. Gooch Jr., D. Hale, C. Massey, N. Tate, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to legislative vacancies. Amend KRS 118.720 to require the Governor to sign a proclamation for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator; repeal KRS 63.200, which requires the Governor to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator.HB400 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(S. Rudy) - Amend KRS 118.720 to extend the term of the candidate who wins special election to serve for the remainder of the term. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021HB401 (BR886) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to the General Assembly. Amend KRS 6.080 to increase the fine against a disobedient witness or an attempt to corrupt a legislator from $1,000 to $15,000, and allow the Attorney General to bring an enforcement action in either Franklin County or the county in which the accused person resides. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committeeHB402 (BR1414)/CI/LM - C. Massey AN ACT relating to flagrant nonsupport. Amend KRS 530.050 to increase the amount qualifying for flagrant nonsupport from $1,000 to $5,000.HB402 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/CI/LM - Retain original provisions; change amount of arrearage that qualifies as flagrant nonsupport from $5,000 to $2,500.SCS1/CI/LM - Retain original provisions; change amount of arrearage that qualifies as flagrant nonsupport from $5,000 to $2,500. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 09, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading; Committee Substitute defeated; passed 71-22 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)HB403 (BR1535) - R. Huff, B. Reed, K. King, C. Massey AN ACT relating to mental health services. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 210 to define new terms; establish a crisis hotline center to provide crisis intervention services and crisis care coordination; create a mobile crisis team; and establish certification for crisis receiving and stabilization facilities. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB404 (BR1182) - C. Massey, A. Hatton AN ACT relating to child support. Amend KRS 403.211 to increase the amount of an extraordinary medical expense from $100 to $250; amend KRS 403.212 to update the child support guidelines table and a self-support reserve; establish guidelines for imputation of income; create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to establish adjustments to a child support obligation based upon parenting time; amend KRS 406.031 to decrease the time liability for child support shall attach in a paternity action from 4 years to 2 years; amend KRS 620.090 to establish an action for child support when a court issues a temporary order for child custody; amend KRS 403.160 and 620.230 to conform; Section 3 EFFECTIVE March 1, 2022.HB404 - AMENDMENTSSCS1 - Retain original provisions; correct certain entries in table; include exclusion from certain calculations for children who receive public assistance.SFA1(J. Turner) - Remove residence from factors to be considered. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 23, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Feb 26, 2021 - to Judiciary (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute HB405 (BR1528)/FN - K. Fleming, C. Massey AN ACT authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which claims were chargeable or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Appropriate funds for the payment of claims against the Commonwealth; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 91-0 Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S)HB406 (BR1136)/LM - M. Cantrell, T. Bojanowski, J. Donohue, K. Flood, D. Graham, M. Marzian, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, S. Westrom, L. Willner AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Amend KRS 341.030, relating to unemployment insurance, to provide for mechanism to allow for an increase in the taxable wage base above $12,000; amend KRS 341.090 to define "alternative base period" and provide for utilization of same; amend KRS 341.094 to create additional extended benefits triggers; amend KRS 341.125 to require the secretary to establish a training program for employees related to domestic violence and abuse issues; amend KRS 341.243 to change the funding mechanism for the service capacity upgrade fund; amend KRS 341.270 to indicate that a new method for determining contribution rates will be effective for calendar year 2022; amend KRS 341.350 to allow part-time employees to be eligible for benefits while searching for part-time work and to allow eligible workers to receive benefits while attending approved training; amend KRS 341.360 to conform; amend KRS 341.370 to indicate that workers leaving work to accompany a spouse to a different location, leaving work due to a bona fide injury or illness, or leaving work due to domestic violence and abuse shall not be disqualified from receiving benefits; amend KRS 341.380 to increase the minimum benefit level and provide a mechanism for annual adjustment of same; amend KRS 341.415 to allow the secretary to waive overpayment of benefits in certain circumstances; amend KRS 341.530 to provide that benefits paid to an employee who left work due to domestic violence shall be charged against the pooled account; amend KRS 341.730 to provide additional parameters for extended benefits; amend KRS 151B.285 to require the cabinet to establish public employment offices across the state; create new sections of KRS Chapter 341 to define "dependent" and to establish a system of benefit increases for certain dependents; to establish a work sharing program; and to create a new mechanism for determining employer contribution rates; allow certain workers to receive benefits under federal law if certain requirements are met. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB407 (BR58) - L. Willner, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to consumer protections in motor vehicle financing. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 190 to prohibit motor vehicle dealers from charging a fee or receiving compensation for providing, procuring, or arranging financing through a third-party lender for the purchase or lease of a motor vehicle by a consumer unless certain notifications to the consumer are made; establish penalties; amend KRS 190.040 to require that a dealer's license be revoked in the case of a third or any subsequent violation if the dealer has willfully engaged in repetitive violations. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB408 (BR167) - L. Willner, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to consumer privacy of personal information. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 365 to define "business," "collects," "consumer," "personal information," "sale," and "verified request"; require notices to be accessible to consumers; establish notice requirements; establish the ability to remedy a failure to comply; provide consumers the right to opt out via a verified request and the process of fulfilling the verified request; require Web sites and online services to provide an opt-out notice to consumers and establish the requirements for this notice; provide an exception for Web sites specific to Kentucky residents; provide protections for minors regarding the sale of their personal information and the right to opt-in; prohibit businesses from discriminating against consumers who choose to opt-out; provide the Attorney General the authority to enforce this Act; establish civil penalties for violations. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB409 (BR1526)/LM - P. Stevenson AN ACT proposing to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky by replacing the language that prohibits idiots and insane persons from voting with contemporary language that instead prohibits persons from voting who are adjudicated to be mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction and such adjudication has not been set aside; ballot language provided; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB410 (BR1525) - P. Stevenson, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 116.035 to allow a person who is homeless and lacks an established and fixed nighttime residence of regular return an option to choose a non-traditional place of residence for purposes of voting. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)HB411 (BR1527)/LM - P. Stevenson, J. Raymond AN ACT proposing to amend Section 147 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to early voting. Propose to amend Section 147 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow any person who requests to vote early be permitted to vote without a prescribed excuse, in a manner provided by law, and eliminate the early voting excuse requirement that a person be absent from the county of his or her legal residence, or from the state; ballot language provided; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB412 (BR461) - R. Webber AN ACT relating to public protection. Amend KRS 75.130 to include gender-neutral language and to correct minor grammatical errors. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB413 (BR965)/LM - R. Webber, C. Massey AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Create a new section of KRS 341 to implement a reporting requirement regarding the unemployment trust fund and wages subject to tax; amend KRS 341.030 to suspend any increase in the taxable wage base and utilize the taxable wage base in effect for the 2020 year; amend KRS 341.270 to indicate that employer contribution rates in 2021 and 2022 shall be determined using the rates listed in Schedule A of Table A; amend KRS 341.530 to provide that benefits related to a state of emergency or disaster declaration shall be paid from the pooled account and not the reserve account of the employer; amend KRS 341.614 to provide there will be no surcharge assessment for 2021 or 2022; create the Unemployment Insurance Reform Task Force and establish membership and set forth duties; apply Sections 1 to 4 retroactively; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H); posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 86-12 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 03, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 1st reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB414 (BR1619)/LM - P. Stevenson AN ACT relating to cemeteries. Amend KRS 381.697 to require a city's governing authority to mandate the proper care of a burial ground. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB415 (BR925) - A. Koenig, K. Bratcher, D. Fister, M. Hart, T. Huff, C. Massey, P. Pratt, R. Webber AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 243.027 to clarify requirements to hold direct shipper license, allow the usage of a third party to fulfill orders, require licensees to register with the Department of Revenue, and allow Kentucky manufacturers with a direct shippers license to send samples under certain conditions; amend KRS 243.028 to conform with third party shipments; amend KRS 241.060 to clarify administrative regulation for direct shipper license application; amend KRS 243.020 to allow for third party shipments and to remove limitations on storage; amend KRS 243.029 to remove parameters for establishing wholesale cost; amend KRS 243.110 to specify that a brewer, microbrewery, distilled spirits and wine supplier, and malt beverage supplier may also hold a direct shipper license; amend KRS 243.220, 243.380, 243.390, and 243.450 to exempt direct shipper licensees from requirements therein; amend KRS 243.790 to remove retail outlets from specifications; amend KRS 243.0305 to clarify which sales distillers are required to physically transfer product; amend KRS 243.884 to include direct shipper licensees in wholesale tax and set specifications; amend KRS 244.220 to set requirement for special licenses; amend KRS 244.050 to specify retailer may not sell below cost; repeal KRS 243.886; EMERGENCY.HB415 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(R. Heath) - Retain original provisions, except delete the amendment to KRS 244.050 from the bill.HFA2(A. Koenig) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 243.0305 to allow distillery to report and pay wholesale taxes directly; effective date January 1, 2022.HFA3(A. Koenig) - Make title amendment.HFA4(J. Dixon) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 241.010 to add malt to definition of "rectifier"; amend KRS 243.120 to remove prohibition against transportation of distilled spirits or wine on the same truck with malt beverages; amend KRS 243.130 to allow rectifiers to purchase malt from brewers in or out of the US.HFA5(A. Koenig) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 243.027 to require submission of copy of license on annual renewal; amend 241.060 to require regulation amendment by January 1, 2022; amend KRS 243.0305 to allow distillers to submit their own taxes for certain sales, define "wholesale sales," and require souvenir packages to be made available to Kentucky licensed wholesalers; amend KRS 243.884 to include distillers for payment of wholesale taxes; delete repeal of KRS 243.886 and instead amend to include distillers; amend KRS 243.100 to exclude direct shipper licensee; amend KRS 243.240 to include distillery gift shops for retailers to purchase. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H); posted in committee Feb 10, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 11, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Feb 25, 2021 - floor amendments (2), (3-title), (4) and (5) filed Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 82-15 with floor amendments (1), (2), (4), (5), and (3-title) Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Licensing & Occupations (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB416 (BR1479) - J. Fischer, C. Massey, N. Tate AN ACT creating a civil cause of action against social media Web sites. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 establishing that interactive computer services providing a social media Web site are subject to a private cause of action by a social media Web site user in this state under specified conditions; establish entitlement to damages, including the award of reasonable attorney's fees and possible punitive damages; provide exceptions for deleting or censoring certain speech. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB417 (BR1723) - M. Hart, P. Pratt AN ACT relating to sales and use taxes. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to define terms; provide for a refund of sales and use taxes paid to providers of communications service, Internet access, and multichannel video programming services, or any combination thereof; require yearly report of refunds to the Legislative Research Commission for the effective calendar years of 2022 through 2025; amend KRS 131.190 to authorize the report from the Department of Revenue; make technical changes. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB418 (BR1722) - M. Hart, S. Baker, L. Bechler, K. Bratcher, J. Gooch Jr., M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, J. Nemes, P. Pratt, M. Prunty AN ACT relating to historic properties. Amend KRS 11.027 to grant the General Assembly final approval over any removal or placement of a statue, bust, plaque, or any comparable memorial on the first floor of the New State Capitol. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB419 (BR1727) - D. Elliott, C. Massey AN ACT relating to physician assistants. Amend KRS 311.844 to correct the minimum hours of approved continuing education needed to prescribe and administer specific controlled substances. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 93-2 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB420 (BR84)/LM - D. Elliott, DJ Johnson, C. Massey AN ACT relating to guardians ad litem and other court-appointed counsel and making an appropriation therefor. Amend various KRS sections to provide that guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel shall receive a fee not to exceed $500 and to specify the payors of those fees; amend KRS 625.0405, 625.041, and 625.080 to provide that the appointment of guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel for voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights proceedings shall solely be for representation at the trial level and shall not extend to the filing of an appeal nor to the appeal process; clarify that only private attorneys appointed to represent those alleged to be mentally ill shall receive a representation fee; provide that guardians ad litems and court-appointed counsel appointed to represent minors and disabled adults in guardianship or conservatorship hearings receive a reasonable fee; specify that if the respondent is indigent, the attorney shall receive a fee not to exceed $500; clarify that attorneys appointed in a DVO or IPO proceeding to represent a minor or an adult who is incarcerated shall be paid by the Finance and Administration Cabinet; APPROPRIATION. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-1 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB421 (BR1696) - J. Tipton, C. Massey AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 42.0147 to delete the Division of Special Investigations; amend KRS 42.0171 to create the Office of Budget and Fiscal Management in the Office of Administrative Services, which consists of the Division of Budget and the Division of Fiscal Management, delete the Division of Support Services, and provide that the Divisions of Human Resources, Postal Services, and Fleet Management report to the executive director of the Office of Administrative Services; amend KRS 42.724 to delete the Offices of Project Management, Field Services, and KY Business One Stop, rename the Office of IT Services and Delivery the Office of Infrastructure Services, rename the Office of IT Architecture and Governance the Office of Architecture and Governance, rename the Division of Enterprise Portfolios the Division of Enterprise Solutions, rename the Division of Applications the Division of Mainframe Services, rename the Division of Support Services the Division of Geographic Information Systems, rename the Division of Enterprise Governance the Division of Governance and Strategy, create the Office of Client Support Services consisting of the Division of Field Services and the Division of Support Services; amend KRS 131.020 to create the Special Investigations Division and the Division of Information Management in the Office of the Commissioner, rename the Office of Processing and Enforcement the Office of Registration and Operations, delete the Division of Collections and the Division of Application Development and Support, rename the Division of Registration and Data Integrity the Division of Registration, and create the Office of Enforcement; amend KRS 42.650, 42.738, 42.742, 42.744, and 116.200 to conform; confirm Executive Order No. 2020-0994, dated November 25, 2020.HB421 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 42.742 to require the division of Geographic Information Systems to support the Geographic Information Advisory Council; amend KRS 42.744 to require geographic information to be sent to the Division of Geographic Information Systems. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 87-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB422 (BR1341) - R. Webber AN ACT relating to workforce. Amend KRS 29A.160 to make language gender-neutral. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB423 (BR1715) - P. Pratt, C. Massey AN ACT relating to judicial circuits. Amend KRS 23A.045 (Effective January 2, 2023) and KRS 23A.050 to add a circuit judge to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit; specify election schedule for new judgeship; request that the additional circuit court judgeship be designated by as a family court division; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB424 (BR1471) - P. Pratt AN ACT relating to the recognition and registration of professional employer organizations. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 336 to declare that professional employer organizations provide a valuable service to commerce and should be properly recognized and regulated; define "client," "co-employer," "co-employment relationship," "covered employee," "insurer," "professional employer organization group," "person," "professional employer agreement," "professional employer organization," "professional employer services," "registrant," and "temporary help service"; indicate that covered employees shall be deemed employees of the client for purposes of determining tax credits or economic incentives; require a person providing professional employer services to be registered and to set forth the registration requirements; require professional employer organizations to pay a registration fee; require a professional employer organization to either maintain positive working capital or provide a bond, letter of credit, or security; set forth the rights and responsibilities of parties to a co-employment agreement; set forth the health insurance obligations of professional employer organizations; set forth the workers' compensation requirements of professional employer organizations and the client; set forth the unemployment insurance obligations of the professional employer organization and the client; prohibit a person from knowingly providing professional employer services without becoming registered and set forth actions that may be taken by the Department of Workers' Claims against any person in violation; amend the definition of "premium" in KRS 342.0011 to include co-employment relationships with a professional employer organization; amend KRS 342.990 to delete references to KRS 342.615; repeal KRS 342.615; state that the provisions of this Act are severable. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H)HB425 (BR1297)/LM - N. Tate, K. King AN ACT relating to elections. Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 83A, 116, 117, 118, 118A, 119, 120, 242, and 424 relating to paper ballots, voting equipment, voting systems, and elections; repeal KRS 117.381 and 117.387, relating to electronic voting systems.HB425 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/CI/LM - Retain original provisions of the bill with the following changes: amend KRS 177.255 to prescribe who may provide assistance to the voter; and amend KRS 119.205 to designate who may transport voters to the polls on the day of an election with criminal penalties prescribed.HFA1(J. Fischer) - Amend KRS 117.0863 to designate and prescribe requirements for who can provide assistance in voting for absentee voters. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute HB426 (BR1276) - C. Stevenson AN ACT relating to charitable health care providers. Amend KRS 216.940 to expand definition of "charitable health care provider"; amend KRS 304.40-075 to conform; make technical corrections. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB427 (BR1803)/FN/LM - D. Bentley, K. Moser, S. Baker, K. Banta, J. Blanton, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, J. Calloway, J. Donohue, P. Flannery, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, D. Hale, S. Heavrin, DJ Johnson, K. King, W. Lawrence, C. Massey, J. Miller, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, S. Riley, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to establish the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to establish the opioid abatement trust fund; EMERGENCY.HB427 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN/LM - Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to establish the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, name members to the Commission, outline duties and responsibilities of the Commission, and provide for the distribution of certain possible settlement moneys; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Feb 11, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S); taken from Health & Welfare (S); 1st reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 2nd reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S)HB428 (BR1218)/LM - T. Smith, J. DuPlessis, S. Heavrin, W. Lawrence, K. Moser, P. Pratt, B. Rowland, N. Tate, R. White AN ACT relating to occupational license taxes. Amend KRS 68.197 to allow a person paying a county license fee and a city license fee in counties with a population of 100,000 or greater to credit the fees; allow cities and counties to enter an agreement relating to crediting occupational taxes in counties with a population of 100,000 or greater; allow existing agreements between cities and counties relating to the crediting of occupational license taxes to continue until the expiration date of the agreement, but prohibit renewal or extension of the agreement; require all county populations in the statute to be based upon the federal decennial census; make technical corrections; repeal KRS 68.199. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB429 (BR273) - R. Bridges AN ACT relating to administrative regulations. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 13A to be numbered as KRS 13A.215 to permit administrative bodies to use an administrative regulation management application meeting specified criteria; revise KRS 13A.040 to address technical corrections to administrative regulations; amend KRS 13A.3104 to require an agency to review and file a certification letter in the year prior to an administrative regulation's expiration date; amend KRS 158.6471 to grant the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (EAARS) the same powers, process, and procedures relating to reviewing administrative regulations as the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (ARRS) and allow EAARS to request the same professional and clerical support as ARRS, add a special procedure for EAARS review, grant EAARS the same powers as other legislative committees reviewing administrative regulations with subject matter jurisdiction. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB430 (BR1713) - R. Bridges, C. Massey AN ACT relating to identity documents. Amend KRS to require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish procedures and forms to allow an individual without a fixed, permanent address to submit a form signed by a shelter, health care facility, or other social service agency attesting to the applicant's residence for the purpose of issuance of an operator's license or personal identification card; amend KRS and to conform; amend KRS to set the price of a personal identification card for an individual without a fixed, permanent address at $5, allow the Transportation Cabinet to enter into billing arrangements with social service agencies for payment of client's fees. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB431 (BR474) - J. Nemes, P. Flannery, J. Blanton, W. Lawrence, B. McCool, A. Tackett Laferty AN ACT relating to construction contracts. Amend KRS 45A.480 to require assurance that all required taxes are being paid by persons receiving state construction contracts; to require the required affidavit include a list of all subcontractors on the project; to provide that the contracting body shall have the right to take necessary steps to require compliance; to make the requirements of this section part of the solicitation for bids. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H) Mar 03, 2021 - posted in committeeHB432 (BR1729)/LM - S. Maddox, C. Massey AN ACT relating to governmental immunity. Amend KRS 39A.280 to delete the restriction on governmental immunity when the governmental agency has insurance. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committeeHB433 (BR1629) - J. Blanton, C. Massey, S. Santoro AN ACT relating to highway work zones. Amend KRS 189.010 to remove the requirement that highway work zones be restricted to state maintained highways; amend KRS 189.2327 to remove the requirement for the placement of signage to notify drivers of a double fine while traveling in a highway work zone. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB434 (BR1687) - S. Riley, C. Massey AN ACT relating to trespass. Amend KRS 511.070 to allow notice of trespass to be given through the placement of identifying purple paint marks on property; require any owner or lessee who marks his or her real property in such a manner to also provide clear written notice forbidding entry. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB435 (BR1613) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to claims against an estate. Amend KRS 396.011 to change the statute of limitations for claims against an estate; repeal KRS 396.012. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB436 (BR830)/AA - C. Massey AN ACT relating to the Teachers' Retirement System board of trustees. Amend KRS 161.250 to provide that the TRS board of trustees shall not be subject to reorganization by a Governor. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB437 (BR841) - C. Massey, K. King AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to judicial elections. Propose to amend Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the Court of Appeals on a partisan rather than a nonpartisan basis; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H)HB438 (BR1644) - K. Fleming, J. Bray, D. Frazier, R. Heath, J. Miller, P. Pratt, S. Sheldon, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to Medicaid provider credentialing. Amend KRS 205.532 to amend the definition of "credentialing verification organization;" delete the definition of "request for proposals;" delete the requirement that the Department for Medicaid Services contract with a credentialing verification organization; permit Medicaid managed care organizations to participate in a credentialing alliance; require the department to recognize credentialing alliances; establish duties of a credentialing alliance; require the department to discontinue contracts with any credentialing verification organizations if more than fifty percent of Medicaid managed care organizations join a credentialing alliance on or before December 31, 2021; require the department to give significant weight to the timeliness of credentialing when evaluating managed care organization's' responses to request for proposals.HB438 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions except require the department to discontinue contracts with any credentialing verification organizations if more than sixty, instead of fifty, percent of Medicaid managed care organizations join a credentialing alliance on or before December 31, 2021.HFA1(K. Fleming) - Establish that the procurement provisions for a credentialing verification organization shall be null and void if the department recognizes a credentialing alliance. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 76-14 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S); taken from Health & Welfare (S); 1st reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Health & Welfare (S); 2nd reading; returned to Health & Welfare (S)HB439 (BR1312) - K. Moser, S. Rudy, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty AN ACT relating to vision testing for motor vehicle operators and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 186.577 to require vision testing for operator's license renewal; allow vision testing to be performed at the time of application; allow an applicant to submit a form attesting that they have submitted to a vision test less than 12 months from the application date; require that any vision testing form submitted shall be signed by an optometrist, osteopath, physician, or advanced practice registered nurse; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; allows the Transportation Cabinet to assess a fee for administering on-site vision testing; require that any funds received from the fee assessed by the cabinet for vision testing, be deposited into the photo license account; amend KRS 186.480 and KRS 174.056 to conform; EFFECTIVE, July 1, 2024; APPROPRIATION.HB439 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; establish procedures for submitting vision testing forms; specifies that all vision testing forms be completed by a vision specialist, osteopath, physician, or advanced practice registered nurse who is credentialed by the cabinet; make technical changes to conform. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Transportation (H); posted in committee Feb 23, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) Feb 24, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 89-5 with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 01, 2021 - to Transportation (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Transportation (S); 1st reading; returned to Transportation (S)HB440 (BR453)/CI/LM - K. Moser, C. Massey AN ACT relating to probation and parole. Create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to allow for a probation and parole officer to meet with a probationer or parolee via approved technology instead of in-person; require the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-2 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB441 (BR1352) - K. Moser, C. Massey AN ACT related to dementia services. Amend KRS 194A.600 to rename the Office on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders to the Office of Dementia Services; amend KRS 194A.601 related to the duties and functions of the Office of Dementia Services; amend KRS 194A.603 related to the membership and duties of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committeeHB442 (BR1096) - K. Moser, T. Huff, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the payment of insurance premiums and cost sharing on behalf of an insured. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A, KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to accept, and count towards the insured's contributions, premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of an insured from state or federal government programs, Indian or tribal organizations, and certain tax-exempt organizations; permit insurers to accept, and count towards the insured's contributions, premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of an insured from other persons; provide exception for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (H); posted in committeeHB443 (BR1769) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Kentucky State Parks Centennial Commission. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky State Park Centennial Commission to coordinate celebration of 100 years of the park system; establish membership of the commission; establish a sunset date for the provisions. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB444 (BR1808) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to licensed substance use disorder programs. Amend KRS 222.231 to require licensed substance use disorder programs providing residential treatment to obtain accreditation and American Society of Addiction Medice level of care certification in order; permit a 1-year extension from initial licensure application; require nonaccredited and certified programs that are licensed on the effective date of this Act to become accredited within 1 year. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB445 (BR1761) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories are violative of presidential powers and citizens' rights under the federal constitution; provide retroactive application back to January 1, 2018; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB446 (BR1501) - B. McCool, D. Hale AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife. Amend KRS 150.022 to change the qualifications and process of selection of commission members. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB447 (BR1442) - D. Hale, C. Massey AN ACT relating to towed vehicles. Amend KRS 186A.190 to allow for the disposal of involuntarily towed vehicles by a towing and storage company. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB448 (BR1623) - B. Wesley, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, J. Bray, J. Decker, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, DJ Johnson, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, K. Moser, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Sharp, T. Smith, J. Tipton, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to child welfare. Amend KRS 600.020 to expand the definition of "qualified mental health professional" as it relates to licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and credentialed professional counselors.HB448 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; add language to amend KRS 600.020 to expand the definition of "qualified mental health professional" as it relates to a licensed registered nurse. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB449 (BR1386) - S. Santoro AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB450 (BR1387) - S. Santoro AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB451 (BR326) - S. Santoro, J. Bray AN ACT relating to transportation improvement districts. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 184 to establish transportation improvement districts (TIDs) organized by county governments; define terms; allow TIDs to be established by a single county, or up to three contiguous counties; establish board makeup and membership requirements for one, two, and three county TIDs; set forth TID duties and powers; set forth public meeting requirements for potential projects; set forth procedures for TIDs to place easements on properties upon which a proposed project will cause an increase in value; set forth TID duties regarding the acquisition of property under the Eminent Domain Act; set forth powers and procedures for TIDs to issue bonds for projects; allow the Transportation Cabinet to assist a TID in a demonstration project. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB452 (BR1616) - F. Rabourn, S. Baker, R. Dotson, M. Hart, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and declaring an emergency. Require school districts to reopen when 80% of certified personnel and 80% of classified personnel are vaccinated for COVID-19; establish public reporting requirements for the school personnel vaccination rate; provide that an action may be filed against the local school district due to a violation of the section's requirements; prohibit mask wearing requirements in the Commonwealth related to COVID-19 once 70% of the adult population is vaccinated; provide that the Act shall expire on February 29, 2024; EMERGENCY. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB453 (BR581)/FN - J. Branscum, J. Miller, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 to create the Division of Tourism Development within the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and to rename other divisions; amend KRS 148.522 and 146.525 to conform; confirm Executive Order 2020-993.HB453 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(D. Frazier) - Require that the Division of Tourism Services manage the Tourism Marketing Incentive Program and seven welcome centers in the state; require the Division of Marketing to develop, archive, and disseminate tourism-related marketing materials for the state and create the state's visitor's guide; require the Division of Communications and Public Relations to advertise the state's tourism attractions and coordinate media and other publicity; require the Division of Tourism Development to oversee the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority and the Kentucky Tourism Development Act; make technical changes. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 22, 2021 - reassigned to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB454 (BR1648) - S. Baker AN ACT relating to ethics and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 6.686 to require the Legislative Ethics Commission to make findings for complaints regarding whether they are grounded in fact, warranted by law, and filed in good faith; amend KRS 11A.060 to reorganize the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, terminating the current membership and increasing the number of members from five to seven, two of which would be appointed by the Governor with the Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, Commissioner of Agriculture, Secretary of State, and Attorney General appointing one member each; amend KRS 11A.080 to require the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to make findings for complaints regarding whether they are grounded in fact, warranted by law, and filed in good faith; EMERGENCY.HB454 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except: delete provisions relating to Legislative Ethics Commission; require the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to elect a chair and vice chair every two years; and require four members to be present for a quorum and the votes of four members to take action.HFA1(S. Baker) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 6.080 to increase the fine against a disobedient witness or an attempt to corrupt a legislator from $1,000 to $15,000, and allow the Attorney General to bring an enforcement action in either Franklin County or the county in which the accused person resides.HFA2(S. Baker) - Amend KRS 11A.010 to include the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in the definition of "officer" for the purposes of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission; amend KRS 230.230 to require members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission be subject to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 71-22 with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB455 (BR1440) - D. Meade , C. Massey AN ACT relating to child welfare investigations. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 605 to establish protections for persons making a report relating to a child in out-of-home placement to the Office of the Ombudsman and Administrative Review within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that a violation of KRS Chapters 600 to 645 has occurred. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committeeHB456 (BR1622) - D. Meade AN ACT relating to reorganizations. Amend KRS12.027 to make a technical correction. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted in committeeHB457 (BR1742) - G. Brown Jr. AN ACT relating to plant-based food options in hospitals. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to establish definitions and require hospitals that provide inpatient or residential care to offer patients a plant-based food option for every meal or snack, at the request of a patient or patient's lawful representative, at no additional cost to the patient. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB458 (BR388) - W. Thomas, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the selling and fitting of hearing instruments. Amend KRS 334.020 to allow audiologists licensed under KRS Chapter 334A to engage in the sale and practice of fitting hearing instruments; amend KRS 334A.020 to include selling or fitting of hearing instruments in the definition of "the practice of audiology"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 334A to establish requirements for any person engaged in the selling and fitting of hearing instruments; establish procedures for complaints against licensed persons; establish procedures for a client's right to cancel the purchase of a hearing instrument; require any person licensed to sell hearing instruments to maintain records of clients to whom a hearing device was sold for a minimum of three years; establish exemptions for persons licensed under KRS Chapter 334A. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB459 (BR1383) - K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Transportation (H); posted in committee Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB460 (BR1152)/CI/LM - N. Tate, S. Baker, K. Banta, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, J. Branscum, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, R. Bridges, J. Calloway, J. Decker, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, J. DuPlessis, J. Fischer, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, T. Huff, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, S. McPherson, J. Petrie, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Riley, B. Rowland, S. Rudy, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, B. Wesley, R. White AN ACT relating to abortion and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 311.732, relating to performance of an abortion upon a minor, to require the informed written consent of a parent or legal guardian to include a copy of that parent's or legal guardian's government-issued identification, and to include specific language; require the physician to keep a copy of the informed written consent for at least 7 years; require the physician to execute an affidavit; require additional criteria and standards for when a court determines whether to allow a minor to self-consent to an abortion; require the court hearing to remain confidential and be held in a private, informal setting within the courthouse; require, in the case of a medical emergency, for the physician to notify the parent or legal guardian within 24 hours of the abortion; amend KRS 311.595 to allow the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to suspend or revoke the license of any physician for violations; amend KRS 311.990 to establish criminal penalties for violations; establish penalties for a person who violates Section 5 to 11 of this Act; amend KRS 213.101 to expand the statistical reporting system for abortions; require the Vital Statistics Branch report to include verification of compliance with the certification requirement of KRS 311.727; specify that the Inspector General, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, audit of the required reporting; prohibit the audit from including personally identifying information of any pregnant woman upon whom an abortion was performed or attempted; specify that any personally identifying information viewed or recorded by the Inspector General in conducting the audit is not subject to the Open Records Act; require an annual report to be submitted including findings from the audit and abortion facility inspections to the General Assembly and the Attorney General; require an annual in-person report to be presented to the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services; create new sections of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to define terms; prohibit abortion-inducing drugs from being provided outside of required procedures or by courier, delivery, or mail service; establish requirements for qualified physician providing abortion-inducing drugs; require informed consent by patient for being provided abortion-inducing drugs; list requirements for informed consent form; require each abortion-inducing drug provided to be reported to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on a report form; list requirements for report form; require report to the cabinet of treatment for adverse event or complication related to a drug-induced abortion; list requirements for report; prohibit provisions from being construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion, making lawful an abortion that is otherwise unlawful, or overriding any existing laws; prohibit the provision of abortion-inducing drugs in any school facility or on state grounds; provide additional remedies to comply with Sections 5 to 11; create new sections of KRS Chapter 213 to require the cabinet to publish information about the potential ability to reverse the effects of abortion-inducing drugs; require the cabinet to create and distribute the consent forms and reporting forms for abortion-inducing drugs; require the cabinet to keep reported data confidential; require the cabinet to communicate reporting requirements to required reporters; create new sections of KRS Chapter 315 to require the Board of Pharmacy to create a certification program for the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; require physicians, manufacturers, and distributors to be certified; establish requirements for certification; require the board to enforce certification requirements; require the board to develop a complaint portal for violations and review complaints; amend KRS 213.081 to include fetal remains, but to prohibit simultaneous cremations of fetal remains; amend KRS 213.096 to include abortions on the combination birth-death certificate; create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to define "fetal remains," require within 24 hours before a surgical or chemical abortion the health care facility or abortion clinic to inform the parents both orally and in writing of their rights to determine the final disposition of the fetal remains; if a chemically induced abortion, inform the mother she may expect to expel a fetus after leaving the facility and she may return the remains to the facility for final disposition; require the parents to inform the facility of their choice for the disposition of the fetal remains; amend KRS 367.97501 to exclude fetal remains from the definition of “pathological waste”; amend KRS 311.715 to provide that public agency funds shall not be paid to any entity, organization, or individual that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions; establish exceptions; create new sections of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to require reporting to the cabinet information about complications, medical treatment, or death related to an abortion; permit the General Assembly to appoint members who sponsored or cosponsored this Act to intervene in any case to which the constitutionality is challenged; require provisions of this Act to be severable; EMERGENCY. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB461 (BR479)/CI/LM - N. Kulkarni, A. Scott, L. Willner AN ACT relating to the regulation of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 245 and create new sections thereof to define terms, including "cannabis accessory", "cannabis product", "immature cannabis plant", and "mature cannabis plant"; require cannabis to be tracked from seed to consumer; establish license types, application fees, and license fees; specify allowed transactions for each license type; require the board to promulgate an administrative regulation for license applications; set license length at one year and allow the board to establish renewal system; set forth an applicant scoring system; establish parameters for social equity applicant and disproportionately impacted areas; require cannabis retail stores to be separate from other store and only carry cannabis, cannabis products, and cannabis accessories; create requirements for child-proof packaging and labeling; establish procedures for license denial and a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B; establish payments in lieu of suspension for licensees and direct the funds to the agency's revolving trust and agency account and the criminal justice reinvestment fund; establish minimum age of 21 to use or buy cannabis and create status offense for minors under eighteen; ban smoking cannabis in public; and require signs in retail locations regarding minors and the US Surgeon General's statement on cannabis; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to define "cannabis", "cannabis administrator", and "cannabis product"; set wholesale tax rates and payment schedules for cannabis cultivator and processor licensees, allow local governments to impose up to a five percent regulatory license fee on cannabis licensees in their territory; establish conditions for tax liability; impose civil penalties for tax violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 245 to set conditions for the cannabis tax rates effective July 1, 2026 and beyond; amend KRS 2.015 to exempt cannabis from age of majority; amend KRS 241.020 to include a Division of Cannabis in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; amend KRS 241.030 to add administrator of the Division of Cannabis; amend KRS 241.060 to add supervision of the cultivation, processing, testing, and trafficking of cannabis to the board's duties and require Department of Agriculture to review regulations for cultivators prior to filing; amend KRS 241.090 to add cannabis to search provisions; amend KRS 243.025 to direct application fees for cannabis licenses into the agency revolving trust account; amend KRS 218A.1421 to exempt cannabis licenses from trafficking statute; amend KRS 218A.1422 to exempt one ounce of marijuana from possession statute; amend KRS 218A.1423 to permit cannabis cultivator licensees to cultivate under their license; amend KRS 218A.500 to exclude cannabis accessories from drug paraphernalia; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to create process for expungement of marijuana misdemeanor charges and to waive fees; amend KRS 431.079 to exclude need for certification of eligibility for expungement; amend KRS 131.1815 to include cannabis licensees in delinquent taxpayer statute; amend KRS 600.020 to include cannabis offenses in the definition of status offense; amend KRS 12.020 to create Division of Cannabis within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB462 (BR817) - L. Willner, A. Scott, N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to health education. Repeal and reenact KRS 158.1415 to require each school district to provide healthy relationship education instruction to all public school students; establish minimum requirements for the instruction; establish minimum requirements for the healthy relationship curricula and instructional materials; prohibit a school or school district from restricting the ability of an instructor to answer a question related to the instruction; require that a school make the healthy relationship curricula and instructional materials available upon the request of a parent or guardian and establish a procedure for a parent or guardian to opt a student out of the instruction; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement, administer, and enforce this section; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations requiring that each school district submit a report on healthy relationship instruction in the district biennially; require the Kentucky Department of Education to maintain a list of recommended healthy relationship curricula and instructional materials; permit a parent or guardian to file an enforcement action in Circuit Court. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB463 (BR219)/CI/LM - L. Willner, N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond, A. Scott AN ACT relating to firearms. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to allow law enforcement officers to petition a court to issue extreme risk protection orders when a respondent poses a present danger of causing serious physical injury to themselves or others through purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm; establish procedures for the filing, review, hearing, termination, or renewal of the petition and orders; provide court processes and evidentiary standards; allow entry of the orders into law enforcement systems; prescribe issuance and service procedures for resulting protection orders; establish procedures for the surrender, storage, transfer, and return of firearms; establish penalties; create new sections of KRS Chapter 16 to direct the Kentucky State Police to establish the Kentucky Voluntary No Sell Firearms List to prohibit the possession, sale, or transfer of firearms to individuals who voluntarily request to be added the list; prescribe procedures for application for entry and removal from the list; establish penalties; amend KRS 16.220 to direct proceeds of an auctioned firearm confiscated pursuant to a protective order to go to the firearm owner; amend KRS 237.110 to exclude persons subject to protection order from eligibility for license to carry a concealed weapon; amend KRS 431.015 to allow warrantless arrest for violation of protection order; amend 431.076 to allow expungement of records of dismissed petitions. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB464 (BR429)/LM - G. Brown Jr., J. Raymond, A. Scott AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow persons convicted of certain felonies the right to vote; ballot language included; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB465 (BR1522) - A. Koenig AN ACT relating to the acquisition by utilities of assets used to provide water or sewer utility service. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to define "asset acquisition price," "accumulated depreciation," "net original cost," and "water or sewer system"; establish the criteria by which the Public Service Commission determines for ratemaking purposes the value of an asset acquired by a utility that is used to provide water or sewer service; allow a utility that has entered into an agreement to acquire water or sewer utility assets to apply to the Public Service Commission for an order declaring the value of the acquired assets for ratemaking purposes; allow the acquiring utility to seek an order declaring the value of the acquired water or sewer utility assets as part of its first application for a change in base rates following the acquisition of the assets; require the acquiring utility to provide notice of its application for a declaratory order to the local governing bodies where the water or sewer system to be acquired is located or where it provides service and to the customers of the acquired systems if required by the governing documents of the acquired systems; require the acquiring utility to post on its Web site additional information to educate and inform the public and all affected customers of the acquisition; provide that the Public Service Commission consider intervention requests made under the section in accordance with the commission's administrative regulations addressing intervention generally; allow the acquiring utility as part of any application for a change in base rates following the acquisition of water or sewer utility assets to propose to unify the rate structure of the acquired system with its remaining customer base.HB465 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; change the reference to the findings and goals of the General Assembly in KRS 224A.300(1); require the Public Service Commission to fix the value for ratemaking purposes of an asset acquired by a utility that is used to provide water or sewer service at an amount between its net original cost and its asset acquisition price if certain criteria are met; require as part of the criteria to fix the value of the acquired asset that the acquisition will result in operational economies; establish as part of the criteria that the purchase price of the utility and non-utility assets be separated if practical; establish the means of notification of the acquiring utility's application for a declaratory order to affected parties; require the acquiring utility to provide notice of its application for a declaratory order to wholesale customers or suppliers of the acquired water or sewer system by priority mail; require the acquiring utility, and the water or sewer system to be acquired to post on its Web sites or social media additional information to educate and inform the public and all affected customers of the acquisition, if such Web sites or social media exist; require the Public Service Commission when reviewing an acquiring utility's proposed change in base rates to consider whether it is reasonable to require the acquiring utility to maintain separate rate schedules for the customers of the acquired system and for the other customers. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee SubstituteHB466 (BR1724)/CI/LM - M. Hart AN ACT relating to assault on a service animal. Amend KRS 525.200 to remove the exemption of assistance dogs from the definition of a service dog. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB467 (BR1300)/CI/LM - R. Roberts AN ACT relating to the regulation of cannabis and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 245 and create a section to define terms such as "cannabis accessory," "cannabis product," "immature cannabis plant," "indoor cultivator," "mature cannabis plant," and "outdoor cultivator"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 245 to require cannabis to be tracked from seed to consumer; establish license types, application fees, and license fees, and direct license fees to the cannabis development fund; define sizes for cultivator license types; specify allowed transactions for each license type; set parameters for the home grower permit; require the board to promulgate an administrative regulation for license applications; set license length at one year and allow the board to establish renewal system; limit cannabis retail locations to one for every two thousand three hundred persons per county; require cannabis retail stores to be separate from other store and only carry cannabis, cannabis products, and cannabis accessories; create requirements for child-proof packaging and labeling; establish procedures for license denial and a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B; establish payments in lieu of suspension for licensees and direct the funds to the cannabis development fund and the agency's revolving trust and agency account; establish minimum age of twenty-one to use or buy cannabis and create status offense for minors under eighteen; ban smoking cannabis in public; require signs in retail locations regarding minors and the US Surgeon General's statement on cannabis, and create cannabis development fund, cannabis development board, and establish cannabis development fund oversight committee; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to define "cannabis," "cannabis administrator," and "cannabis product"; set wholesale tax rates and payment schedules for cannabis cultivator and processor licensees; allow local governments to impose up to a 5% regulatory license fee on cannabis licensees in their territory; establish conditions for tax liability; impose civil penalties for tax violations; amend KRS 139.200 to set retail tax rate for cannabis at 15% and amend KRS 139.260, 139.310, and 139.470 to conform; amend KRS 139.240 and 139.250 to require a permit for retailer from Department of Revenue; amend KRS 2.015 to exempt cannabis from age of majority; amend KRS 42.205 to include licensing and permit fees, payments in lieu of suspension, and moneys from wholesale taxes to go to the permanent pension fund and to be distributed quarterly to KERS nonhazardous and TRS funds; amend KRS 241.020 to include a Division of Cannabis in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; amend KRS 241.030 to add administrator of the Division of Cannabis; amend KRS 241.060 to add supervision of the cultivation, processing, testing, and trafficking of cannabis to the board's duties; amend KRS 241.090 to add cannabis to search provisions; amend KRS 243.025 to direct application fees for cannabis licenses into the agency revolving trust account; amend KRS 218A.1421 to exempt cannabis licenses from trafficking statute; amend KRS 218A.1422 to exempt one ounce of marijuana from possession statute; amend KRS 218A.1423 to permit cannabis cultivator licensees and home grower permits to cultivate under their license or permit; amend KRS 218A.500 to exclude cannabis accessories from drug paraphernalia; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to create process for expungement of marijuana misdemeanor charges and to waive fees; amend KRS 431.079 to exclude need for certification of eligibility for expungement; amend KRS 131.1815 to include cannabis licensees in delinquent taxpayer statute; amend KRS 600.020 to include cannabis offenses in the definition of status offense; amend KRS 12.020 to create Division of Cannabis within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB468 (BR1287) - J. Branscum, G. Brown Jr., J. Calloway, N. Kulkarni, R. Palumbo, L. Willner AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Amend KRS 341.415 to require the secretary to waive unemployment insurance overpayment debts if the overpayment was due to an employer or agency error, not the result of fraud or misconduct by the recipient, and repayment would cause economic hardship to the recipient; make technical changes.HB468 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(N. Kulkarni) - Delete original provisions; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 341 providing a procedure for application for and approval of a waiver of overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Small Business & Information Technology (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB469 (BR90)/CI/LM - A. Scott AN ACT relating to law enforcement. Amend KRS 15.520 to define "deadly incident"; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to adopt a written policy for mandatory drug testing of officers after the discharge of a firearm or deadly incident; amend KRS 15.330 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to create and maintain a database containing information relating to peace officer certification, termination, and compliance with training requirements; create various new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to require a peace officer to report information gained during a contact with another person to their agency; to require information gathered by a law enforcement agency from peace officer contacts to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet by January 1, 2023, and each January 1 after; to require a peace officer to intervene to prevent another peace officer from using excessive physical force; to establish a Class A misdemeanor for a failure to intervene; to require a Commonwealth or county attorney to release certain information to the public regarding an investigation into an incident involving the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer that resulted in injury or death; amend KRS 15.340, 15.460, 15.520, and 15.512 to conform. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB470 (BR1674) - T. Smith, D. Lewis, R. Goforth, R. Huff, C. Massey AN ACT relating to judicial circuits. Amend KRS 23A.045 (Effective January 2, 2023) and KRS 23A.050 to add a Circuit-Judge to the Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit; specify election schedule for new judgeship; request that the additional Circuit Court judgeship be designated by as a family court division; EFFECTIVE in part January 2, 2023. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB471 (BR1764) - L. Bechler, R. Bridges, P. Flannery, C. Fugate, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Huff, C. Massey, B. Reed, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to athletics. Amend KRS 156.070 to designate the NAIA and NJCAA as organizations the Kentucky Board of Educaion must consider in establishing athletic programs, require the Board of Education or agency designated by the Board of Education to manage interscholastic athletics to promulgate administrative regulations or bylaws requiring schools that participate in interscholastic athletics to designate all athletic teams, activities, and sports based upon the biological sex of the students eligible to participate; prohibit male students from participating in athletic teams, activities, and sports designated as girls'; prohibit designated agencies from entertaining complaints or investigations of policies; create a cause of action against a school that violates these provisions; require that the action be brought within 2 years; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require a postsecondary education institution to designate all intercollegiate and intramural athletic teams, activities, sports, and events that are sponsored or authorized by the institution based on biological sex of students eligible to participate; require that a postsecondary education institution prohibit male students from participating in athletic teams, activities, and sports designated as womens'; prohibit designated agencies from entertaining complaints or investigations of policies; create a cause of action against a postsecondary institution that violates these provisions; require that the action be brought within 2 years; title the Act: "Save Women’s Sports Act." Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB472 (BR1476)/CI/LM - L. Bechler, M. Hart, C. Massey AN ACT relating to child abuse and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 500.050 to extend the criminal statute of limitations for misdemeanor sex offenses against minors from 5 to 10 years; amend KRS 413.249, relating to civil actions arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse, to apply to direct perpetrators as well as third-party individuals or corporate entities who may be criminally liable for the criminal act of those perpetrators; specify that the amendments enacted in 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 114, sec. 2 shall be applied retroactively to actions accruing before that Act's effective date of June 29, 2017; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to state legislative findings and declarations; provide for severability; EMERGENCY. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB473 (BR1210) - F. Rabourn, R. Dotson, M. Hart, S. Maddox AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 161.030 to specify authority of Education Professional Standards Board over educator hired by public schools only; amend KRS 199.894 to define "learning pods" and exclude from the defintion of "child-care center" and "family child-care home"; and amend KRS 194A.381 to exclude learning pods from certain hiring requirements. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB474 (BR1765)/LM - M. Dossett AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to judicial elections. Propose to amend Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of judges on a partisan rather than a nonpartisan basis; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 24, 2021 - posted in committeeHB475 (BR1340) - W. Thomas, T. Huff AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health. Amend KRS 207.200 to make language gender-neutral.HB475 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Delete original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 338 to prohibit the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission or the secretary from adopting or enforcing any occupational safety and health administrative regulation that is more stringent than the corresponding federal provision.HCA1(R. Webber) - Make title amendment.HFA1(M. Hart) - Amend to provide that the cabinet retains the authority to promulgate and enforce regulations pertaining to public employees.HFA2(A. Gentry) - Amend HB475/HCS1 to include a beginning date and authorize creation of administrative regulations to protect public workers. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 63-35 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2), and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); taken from Committee on Committees (S); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)HB476 (BR1470) - A. Tackett Laferty, M. Hart AN ACT relating to state employment offices. Amend KRS 151B.285 to mandate that public employment offices be located in specified locations. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB477 (BR1451) - M. Prunty, D. Hale, R. Heath, K. King AN ACT relating to parental consent for transgender healthcare services. Amend KRS 214.185 to prohibit administering transgender healthcare services on a minor patient without the written consent of the parent or guardian. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB478 (BR1435) - K. Moser AN ACT related to health services. Amend KRS 205.558 to make technical correction. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB479 (BR1534) - J. Blanton, DJ Johnson, C. Massey AN ACT relating to legal actions involving the Commonwealth of Kentucky and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 15.020 to authorize the Attorney General to bring an action regarding the constitutionality of statutes, regulations, and orders; establish venue; amend KRS 15.060 to authorize assistance from other areas of state government regarding investigations and prosecutions of various matters; amend KRS 15.113 to identify additional illegal or fraudulent activity under the investigative authority of the Attorney General; amend KRS 15.240 to expand the statutes under which the Attorney General can initiate an action or intervene in an action; amend KRS 342.760 and 342.765 to transfer the legal representation and reporting requirements regarding the uninsured employers fund from the Attorney General to the Labor Cabinet; amend KRS 446.350 to establish a waiver of sovereign immunity under limited situations; EMERGENCY.HB479 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; and remove amendments to KRS Chapter 342; EMERGENCY.HFA1(J. Jenkins) - Retain original provisions; and delete Section 5 of the bill.HFA2(J. Blanton) - Retain original provisions; and delete references to various statutes in KRS Chapter 525. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB480 (BR1692)/LM - P. Flannery AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to time in office for elected officials. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit persons elected to public office from serving more than twenty consecutive years for the same public office, regardless of the terms permitted; if a person elected reaches twenty years in the middle of a term, he or she may finish that term, but once twenty years is attained, the official may only run again for that office if he or she is not a candidate for the following subsequent term; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB481 (BR224) - L. Willner, M. Marzian, A. Scott, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 11A.010 to include the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and its employees in the definition of "officer"; amend KRS 230.210 to define "licensed premises," "pari-mutuel wagering," and redefine "track"; amend KRS 230.230 to subject members of the racing commission to KRS 11A.010; amend KRS 230.361 to restrict wagering at simulcast facilities to pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting; amend KRS 138.510 to add additional tax on historical horse racing; amend KRS 138.511 to define "gross commission"; amend KRS 138.530 to require the weekly reporting of gross commission; EMERGENCY. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB482 (BR580) - C. Freeland AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 to create the Office of Information Technology within the Public Protection Cabinet and to rename divisions under the Department of Insurance; amend KRS 304.2-020 to conform; confirm Executive Orders 2020-821 and 2020-1028.HB482 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(C. Freeland) - Amend KRS 12.252 to create the Office of Information Technology within the Public Protection Cabinet. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S)HB483 (BR1705)/AA - D. Elliott AN ACT relating to the investment of funds by the Kentucky Retirement Systems' and County Employees Retirement System's boards of trustees. Amend KRS 16.642, 61.650, and 78.790 to limit the amount of assets that the boards of trustees may invest in alternative investments to not more than 25 percent of the assets in the pension and insurance funds of the State Police Retirement System, the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, and the County Employees Retirement System, respectively. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB484 (BR1784) - C. McCoy AN ACT relating to air quality. Amend KRS 224.20-100 to make technical corrections. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB485 (BR1671) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the Asset Resolution Corporation. Amend KRS 164A.055 to redefine "board"; establish the Asset Resolution Corporation as an independent de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision; authorize the retention and compensation of employees; empower the corporation to serve and support schools or students concerning student finances, postsecondary education, and workforce development. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB486 (BR1588) - T. Bojanowski AN ACT relating to peace officer training. Amend KRS 15.334 to require law enforcement training on the link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB487 (BR1189) - J. Tipton AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 424.290 to make a technical correction. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB488 (BR1050) - J. Nemes, M. Cantrell, T. Bojanowski, C. Massey AN ACT relating to call centers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require an employer intending to relocate a call center from Kentucky to a foreign country to notify the secretary of the Labor Cabinet at least 120 days prior to such relocation; require the secretary to compile a list of employers that have relocated a call center to a foreign country; amend KRS 337.990 to create a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation; provide short title. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB489 (BR1688) - J. Nemes AN ACT relating to the voluntary environmental remediation tax credit. Amend KRS 141.418 to expand the voluntary environmental remediation tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, but before January 1, 2025, and to allow a refundable credit for these taxable years; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the refundable credit; amend KRS 131.190 to require reporting. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB490 (BR123) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 117.115 to make a technical correction. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)HB491 (BR997) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 424.290 to make a technical correction. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB492 (BR1395) - D. Meade , R. Goforth, R. Huff, DJ Johnson, C. Massey, K. Moser, B. Wesley, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to child welfare. Amend KRS 620.100 to establish a requirement that ensures that separate counsel is available to advise a cabinet employee in court anytime that the cabinet employee is required to be in court; amend KRS 620.142 to establish custodial, permanency, and service options available to a relative or fictive kin caregiver; amend KRS 620.360 to expand the rights of foster parents in court proceedings and clarify that all components of a foster parent’s approval are effective for three years and that when reevaluation is required after that three years, all courses be offered online and in-person and allow the foster parent to choose the format they want for reevaluation; amend KRS 620.365 to establish requirements related to when a child has been in the same foster family home for a period of nine months; amend KRS 625.060 related to a foster parent's standing in a court case; amend KRS 194A.030 related to the duties and reporting of the Office of the Ombudsman and Administrative Review within the Office of the Secretary within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.HB492 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; add language to amend KRS 620.100 to establish a requirement that allows for separate counsel to be available to advise a cabinet employee in court anytime that the cabinet employee is required to be in court; add language to amend KRS 620.360 to expand the rights of foster parents in court proceedings if a child is or was previously in their care and there are no issues of maltreatment; add language to amend KRS 620.365 to establish requirements related to the permanency options for a foster parent when a child has been in the same foster family home for a period of nine months; and add language to amend KRS 625.060 related to a foster parent's standing in a court case as long as there are no issues of maltreatment. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 92-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to Health & Welfare (S)HB493 (BR1627) - D. Meade , C. Massey AN ACT relating to home studies. Amend KRS 199.474 to establish specific requirements of the home study that is done related to the out-of-home placement of children. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committeeHB494 (BR1673)/LM - M. Dossett AN ACT relating to the private motor vehicle rentals and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 281.010 to define the terms "private motor vehicle" or "PMV," "vehicle rental transaction," "private vehicle rental" or "PVR," "private vehicle rental program" or "PVRP," "private vehicle rental program provider" or "program provider," "private vehicle rental owner" or "PVR owner," "private vehicle renter" or "renter," "program rental period" or "rental period," and "group policy"; include a private vehicle rental program provider under the definition of a U-Drive-It; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to outline standards for a private vehicle rental program; create new sections of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 304 to set forth insurance requirements for program providers for private motor vehicles during the rental period; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to clarify the group policy issued to program providers will meet the minimum insurance requirements for a motor vehicle; amend KRS 281.630 to require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations on the operation of U-Drive-Its, including private vehicle rental program providers; amend KRS 281.655 to clarify that the group policy issued to program providers satisfies the minimum insurance requirements under KRS Chapter 281; create a new section of KRS Chapter 281 to allow electronic notifications; amend KRS 68.200 to subject private vehicle rental program providers to any motor vehicle rental license fee charged by a county, urban-county, or consolidated local government; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to impose a six percent transaction fee on vehicle rental transactions of private vehicle rental program providers; amend KRS 138.463 to exclude private vehicle rental program providers from collecting the usage tax on each vehicle rental transaction; repeal KRS 186.630; APPROPRIATION.HB494 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(B. Rowland) - Replace original provisions with the following: create new sections of KRS Chapter 365 to establish definitions relating to peer-to-peer car sharing; establish insurance, disclosure, recordkeeping, verification, equipment liability, and airport contracting requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing programs; establish requirements for shared vehicle owners that receive an actual notice of safety recall on a shared vehicle; establish an exemption for peer-to-peer car sharing programs and shared vehicle owners from vicarious liability; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish certain rights of insurers relating to accidents involving shared vehicles; create a new section of Subtitle 14 of KRS Chapter 304 to provide peer-to-peer car sharing programs with an insurable interest in shared vehicles during the car sharing period; amend KRS 68.200 to allow certain local governments to levy a license fee on peer-to-peer car sharing programs if certain conditions are met; amend KRS 186.630 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.HFA2(B. Rowland) - Replace original provisions with the following: create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to levy a transaction fee upon the consideration or charges paid by users of certain transportation services; direct that fee be deposited into the road fund; levy a transaction fee upon the amount of gross receipts derived from accommodations reserved through an accommodations intermediary; direct that fee be collected in same manner and at same time as sales tax; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.HFA3(B. Rowland) - Make title amendment. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - floor amendments (1), (2) and (3-title) filedHB495 (BR1702) - J. Blanton, C. Massey AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020, 15A.020, 196.026, and 196.070 to reorganize the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet; confirm Executive Order 2020-561.HB495 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(J. Blanton) - Make technical corrections to conform. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 11, 2021 - to State Government (H) Feb 23, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 04, 2021 - to Judiciary (S)HB496 (BR1628) - J. Blanton AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define the terms "automated speed enforcement," "owner," and "recorded images"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to allow the Transportation Cabinet to establish a program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones; allow the Transportation Cabinet to issue a civil citation to an operator of a motor vehicle traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit; establish procedures for citation issuance; direct the Transportation Cabinet to install signage and to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Act; create a new section of KRS 189 to establish civil fines for violations issued by the automated speed enforcement program; specify that all fines and penalties assessed be deposited into the automated speed enforcement fund; require the Transportation Cabinet to annually report to the General Assembly the status of the automated speed enforcement program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to establish the automated speed enforcement fund; specify that moneys collected be used to defray the costs of administering the automated speed enforcement program; specify that any moneys collected in excess of program costs be deposited into the highway work zone safety fund and used for the purposes of that fund; provide that provisions sunset after June 30, 2025, unless the General Assembly takes further action; APPROPRIATION. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB497 (BR63)/CI/LM - K. Moser, J. Nemes, K. Banta, C. Massey, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to persons convicted of crimes. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 196 to require the Department of Corrections (DOC) to issue to released prisoners documentation of their criminal history, institutional history, other relevent information, and a certificate of employability; to require DOC to assist prisoners with writing resumes;createa Class B misdemeanor for a person who falsely claims to have a certificate of employability; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to prioritize provision of Medicaid benefits to prisoners 30 days prior to release upon receipt of a Medicaid Section 1115 waiver; amend KRS 205.2005 to exempt all individuals residing in Kentucky from the application of 21 USC sec. 862a(a).HB497 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/CI/LM - Create new sections of KRS Chapter 196 to require the Department of Corrections (DOC) to issue to released prisoners documentation of their criminal history, institutional history, other relevent information, and a certificate of employability; to require DOC to assist prisoners with writing resumes; create a Class B misdemeanor for a person who falsely claims to have a certificate of employability; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to prioritize provision of Medicaid benefits to prisoners 30 days prior to release upon receipt of a Medicaid Section 1115 waiver; amend KRS 205.2005 to exempt all individuals residing in Kentucky from the application of 21 USC sec. 862a(a).HFA1(K. Moser) - Retain original provisions and in Section 1, add requirement of prisoner's consent before release of information; add that criminal histories will be provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts at no cost to DOC; revise Section 1(1)(b)(2) to include all programming approved by the department regardless of the provider; revise Section 1(1)(b)(3) and (5) to limit the information DOC must provide to that information which it knows or can verify and to the extent its technology allows; in Section 1(5)(a), remove requirement that certificate revocation occurs upon placement under the jurisidction of the department; in Section 1(11), add rate of recidivism to reporting requirement; in Section 2, specify the resume training shall be provided as part of a life skills program. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HB498 (BR825)/LM - J. Raymond, B. Wheatley AN ACT proposing an Amendment to Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizen ballot initiatives. Propose to amend Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish the initiative power of the people to propose laws and to enact or reject proposed initiatives at an election; establish procedures for initiatives, effect of adopted initiatives, and parameters for the subject of any initiative; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB499 (BR1417) - J. Raymond AN ACT relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates. Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates by 10%; require at least 75% of the rate increase to be used by providers to increase wages for hourly-wage staff; require the cabinet to provide the Legislative Research Commission with an analysis of wage increase by October 1, 2024; require the cabinet or Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal authorization for a waiver if necessary. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB500 (BR473)/LM - J. Jenkins, J. Raymond, B. Wheatley AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders. Amend KRS 342.0011 to clarify definition of "injury" to include psychological injuries for certain employees; create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to set out when the psychological injuries are valid workers' compensation claims when no physical injury exists. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB501 (BR1690) - J. Decker, C. Fugate, D. Bentley, J. Bray, D. Fister, D. Hale, M. Hart, R. Heath, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, K. King, N. Kirk-McCormick, W. Lawrence, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, J. Miller, F. Rabourn, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State Police. Amend KRS 16.170 to permit officers and individuals employed as a Trooper R Class or CVE R Class to participate in political activities while off duty; define what constitutes a political activity; establish guidelines for participation; amend KRS 16.195 and 16.070 to conform. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committeeHB502 (BR1740)/CI/LM - G. Brown Jr. AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to specify definitions for "assault weapons," "large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices," and "ammunition sellers"; require background checks for private firearms sales; require reporting to law enforcement of firearm and ammunition thefts and losses; require the safe storage of firearms; amend KRS 395.250 to require an estate's inventory to list each firearm; amend KRS 403.735 and 456.050 to require judges, when issuing an order of protection or interpersonal protective order, to consider whether a person against whom the order is entered should be prohibited from possessing an firearm; amend KRS 504.030 to require judges in criminal cases where a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity to demand the surrender of the defendant's firearms; amend KRS 237.104 to conform; amend KRS 506.080 to specify that the offense of facilitation includes assistance in providing firearms; amend KRS 508.020 to include physical injury to a minor by virtue of the intentional discharge of a firearm within the offense of assault in the second degree; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to create the offense of criminal purchase or transfer of a firearm; amend KRS 527.040 to require that the sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm be served subsequent to any other felony sentence; amend KRS 527.070 to include postsecondary education facilities within the existing ban on firearms in schools; amend KRS 532.030 to require the judge pronouncing a defendant guilty but mentally ill to demand the surrender of the person's firearms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require the State Police to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the licensing of persons to possess handguns and assault weapons, the registration of handguns and assault weapons, and the logging of firearms and ammunition sales effective January 1, 2022; amend KRS 532.025 to conform; amend KRS 237.115 to conform; repeal KRS 65.870; EMERGENCY; some provisions EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB503 (BR1278) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to open juvenile proceedings. Amend KRS 610.070 to establish persons who shall be admitted to a proceeding related to dependency, neglect, and abuse, and termination of parental rights; establish guidelines for attendance; amend KRS 610.105 and 610.340 to conform; repeal KRS 21A.190 and 21A.192. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB504 (BR1382) - K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 189.010 to define "Cabinet" as the Transportation Cabinet. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB505 (BR348) - J. Raymond AN ACT relating to the Kentucky opportunity fund and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164A to establish within the State Treasury a fund to be used to make contributions to Kentucky opportunity accounts; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to share information with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; amend KRS 141.019 to exclude earnings from Kentucky opportunity accounts from adjusted gross income; amend KRS 205.200 to provide that ownership or activity of a Kentucky opportunity account shall not be used when conducting means-based testing for eligibility for public assistance programs. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB506 (BR1095)/HM - J. Raymond, T. Bojanowski AN ACT relating to individual-directed care at the end of life. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to define terms; establish a qualified terminally ill individual's right to voluntarily request medication to self-administer to cause death; require conditions for making request; permit individual to rescind request at any time; permit an attending health care provider to provide medication; establish requirements for attending health care provider to inform individuals and document request; require disposal of unused medications; establish residency requirements for qualified individuals; require report by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish provisions for contracts, insurance policies, and beneficiaries; state that a health care provider is not required to provide medication to a qualified individual; permit health care providers to prohibit person or entities from participating in a qualified individual's request during or on the premises of employment; prohibit reporting a health care provider to a licensing board for participating in a qualified individual's request; state that actions do not constitute suicide or homicide; create a form for a qualified individual to make a request; create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish provisions for insurance policies and beneficiaries of qualified individuals; amend KRS 507.020 and KRS 507.030 to create an affirmative defense to a charge of murder and manslaughter in the first degree; provide a severability clause; create the short title, the "Kentucky Our Care, Our Options Act." Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB507 (BR1624)/AA - J. DuPlessis AN ACT relating to the portability of retiree health subsidies. Amend KRS 61.702 to allow members who began participating in the systems on or after July 1, 2003, who are eligible for a fixed dollar amount towards their health premiums during retirement, to use those fixed dollar amounts towards other health coverage through a premium reimbursement program; require the Kentucky Public Pension Authority to submit research and findings to the Public Pension Oversight Board on or before November 15, 2021, on other health savings or reimbursement options that may be established for these members, including but not limited to health savings accounts or health reimbursement arrangements. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB508 (BR1759)/LM - J. DuPlessis AN ACT relating to highway funding and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 138.220 to set a single excise tax on gasoline and special fuels; set initial base rate at 24.6 cents per gallon (cpg); subject tax to annual adjustment; eliminate references to taxation based on the average wholesale price of gasoline and the supplemental tax on gasoline and special fuels; require annual notification to motor fuel dealers of the adjusted rate of the excise tax on gasoline and special fuels for each upcoming fiscal year and annual notification to county clerks of the adjusted rate of highway user fees for electric and hybrid vehicles; amend KRS 138.660 to set the initial base rate for the heavy equipment motor carrier surtax at 4.3 cpg for gasoline and 7.2 cpg for special fuels; subject the surtax to annual adjustment; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define "taxes"; provide a mechanism for annual adjustment of the excise tax on gasoline and special fuels and the heavy equipment motor carrier surtax based on changes in the National Highway Construction Cost Index 2.0; allow these taxes to increase no more than ten percent or decrease no more than two percent from one year to the next, subject to the statutory minimums; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to establish base highway user fees for nonhybrid electric motor vehicles and plug-in electric hybrid motor vehicles; require collection of the fees at the time of initial registration and upon renewal; require the fees to be adjusted in the same manner as for motor fuel excise taxes; require the fee be transferred to the road fund; amend KRS 186.010 to define "nonhybrid electric motor vehicle" and "plug-in electric hybrid motor vehicles"; amend KRS 186.050 to require payment of the highway user fees for nonhybrid electric motor vehicles and plug-in electric hybrid motor vehicles at the time of registration or renewal; amend KRS 138.210 to delete the definitions for "average wholesale price," "average wholesale floor price," and " quarterly survey value"; amend KRS 138.695, 138.270, 234.320, 234.380, 42.498, 177.329, and 177.365 to conform; repeal KRS 138.228, regarding the calculation of average wholesale price of gasoline, KRS 138.4602, regarding determination of total consideration on vehicles purchased between 2009 and 2014, and KRS 175.505, regarding the debt payment acceleration fund; Sections 1 to 3 are EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021; Sections 4 and 6 are EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022; APPROPRIATION. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB509 (BR582) - B. Rowland AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 to rename and create divisions within the Department of Insurance; amend KRS 304.2-020 to conform; provide for confirmation of EO 2020-1028. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Banking & Insurance (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to Banking & Insurance (S) Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent CalendarHB510 (BR1790) - C. McCoy AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages. Amend KRS 243.120 to remove gender-specific language. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB511 (BR1782) - J. Petrie AN ACT relating to broadband service. Amend KRS 278.5461 relating to the definition of "broadband." Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB512 (BR1582)/LM - DJ Johnson AN ACT relating to planning and zoning. Create a new section of KRS 100.273 to 100.292 to require a planning commission to notify operators of natural gas transmission pipelines before a new subdivision plat is approved or any construction documents for a building are approved to be located within 1,000 feet from the center of a natural gas transmission pipelines; require advance notification to the operator; require a planning commission to gather National Pipeline Mapping System geospatial data about the location of pipelines their jurisdiction from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; provide that developers and operators are not exempt from Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB513 (BR1542)/LM - M. Meredith AN ACT relating to sheriffs fees. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 to require that any local government placing any fee, tax, or license on the property tax bill shall negotiate a collection of up to 4.25% for any sheriff collecting this fee, tax, or license. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Local Government (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 01, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 90-4 Mar 02, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 03, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S)HB514 (BR1779) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to the Judicial Council. Amend KRS 27A.100 to elect members of the judiciary to the Judicial Council. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (H)HB515 (BR1781) - J. Petrie AN ACT relating to broadband. Amend KRS 224A.1121 to include broadband deployment in the description of project area. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB516 (BR1540) - S. Maddox, J. Bray, W. Lawrence AN ACT relating to poultry. Create a new section of KRS 217.005 to 217.215 to allow certain USDA-exempted poultry processors to sell to end consumers on a farm, at a farmers market, through delivery, or at a roadside stand. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB517 (BR1183) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to elections in the Court of Justice. Amend KRS 118A.060, 118A.090, and 118A.100 to remove provisions that elections of Judges of the Court of Appeals and Justices of the Supreme Court shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; provide that elections for a Judge of the Court of Appeals or a Justice of the Supreme Court be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 118; provide for continued election of Judges of the Circuit Court and District Court to be on a nonpartisan basis; amend KRS 117.125, 117.315. 118.165, 118A.150, and KRS 118A.190 to conform; EFFECTIVE November 8, 2022, only if voters ratify a proposed constitutional amendment providing for the partisan election of Judges of the Court of Appeals and Justices of the Supreme Court. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (H)HB518 (BR1284) - R. Heath, B. Reed, D. Fister, C. Massey, N. Tate, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board and declaring an emergency. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 247 to establish procurement procedures; amend KRS 247.090 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint members of the State Fair Board; amend KRS 247.100 to establish corporate powers of the State Fair Board; amend KRS 247.110 to set procedures of the board; amend KRS 247.130 to establish hiring and management procedures; amend KRS 247.145 to authorize administrative regulations for operation, maintenance, or use of property; amend KRS 247.160 to establish control of property; amend KRS 247.165 to exempt the state fairgrounds and exhibition center from license taxes; amend KRS 247.190 to permit the State Fair Board to levy a surcharge on tickets and receive tax revenues; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.HB518 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 247.100 to attach the State Fair Board to the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet solely for administrative purposes; and remove language authorizing the State Fair Board to levy a surcharge on tickets.HCA1(B. Reed) - Make title amendment.SFA1(D. Givens) - Amend KRS 247.110 to clarify protocol for establishing an executive committee. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H); to Agriculture (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 72-23 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Agriculture (S) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021; floor amendment (1) filedHB519 (BR1701)/LM - J. Blanton AN ACT relating to county audits. Amend KRS 43.070 to limit counties to bearing one-half of the expense of annual audits conducted by the Auditor of Public Accounts; require that the county not be liable for the expense of audits conducted by the Auditor of Public Accounts not completed by August 1 after the calendar year audited regarding a county official and February 1 following the fiscal year audited regarding a county budget; amend KRS 64.810 to require a fiscal court, county clerk, or sheriff to give notice to the Auditor of Public Accounts regarding intent to hire a certified public accountant to conduct an audit required under KRS 43.070 at least 120 days prior to the close of the period to be audited; require that contracts issued to certified public accountants be awarded by competitive bid. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB520 (BR1147)/CI/LM - J. Blanton, C. Massey AN ACT relating to private information of public officials and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS 61.870 to 61.884 exempting personally identifiable information of judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers from the Open Records Act; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create a new offense of disseminating personally identifiable information of a law enforcement official; make the offense of disseminating personally identifiable information of a law enforcement official a Class A misdemeanor, unless disseminated recklessly, in which case it is a Class B misdemeanor; create a punishment of any dissemination of personally identifiable information performed intentionally or with the reason to believe the dissemination would result in serious physical injury to a law enforcement official or immediate family member as a Class C felony, or if the dissemination results in death of a law enforcement official or immediate family member a Class A felony; create a punishment if the resulting property damage is more than $500 but less than $10,000 as a Class D felony, more than $10,000 but less than $1,000,000 a class C felony, $1,000,000 or more a Class B felony; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to permit qualified persons to file a civil action for dissemination of personally identifiable information of a law enforcement official or immediate family member; cite as the Fred Capps Act; EMERGENCY. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H)HB521 (BR1401) - J. Gooch Jr. AN ACT relating to natural resources. Amend KRS 351.020 relating to the duties of the Department for Natural Resources. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB522 (BR1780) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to the Prosecutors Advisory Council. Amend KRS 15.705 to allow members of the Commonwealth's Attorneys Association and the County Attorney Association to elect their representation on the Prosecutors Advisory Council; members shall serve for two year terms. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to Judiciary (H)HB523 (BR1326) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the Kentucky trail towns and rail trails. Require the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to consult with state agencies and transmit a report relating to a comprehensive statewide trail program. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB524 (BR1067) - K. Upchurch, D. Frazier, J. Blanton, C. Freeland, D. Hale, K. King, D. Meade AN ACT relating to rights of conscience for child-placing agencies and child-caring facilities. Create a new section of KRS 199 to establish legislative findings related to faith-based and religiously affiliated child-placing agencies and child-caring facilities; create new sections of KRS 199 to establish definitions; establish provisions that protect faith-based and religiously affiliated child-placing agencies and child-caring facilities from discrimination or retribution; and allow faith-based and religiously affiliated child-placing agencies and child-caring facilities to take action in courts. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB525 (BR1066) - J. Nemes, T. Bojanowski AN ACT relating to teacher certification. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require teacher preparation programs to include a competency demonstration option as an alternative to obtaining a passing score on assessments required for certification; amend KRS 161.030 and 161.010 to conform. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB526 (BR852) - B. McCool, P. Flannery, C. Massey AN ACT relating to executive powers. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 11 that would prohibit an executive order from substanially burdening a person's freedom of religion, right to bear arms, right to protect themselves or their property, own or operate a business, or a person's right to collect, extract, or distribute natural resources that would serve as a source of energy to heat, cool, or provide electricity to homes, or provide fuel to vehicles; prohibit an executive order from violating other laws; create a new section in KRS Chapter 13A that would prohbit an administrative regulation from substanially burdening a person's freedom of religion, right to bear arms, right to protect themselves or their property, own or operate a business, or a person's right to collect, extract, or distribute natural resources that would serve as a source of energy to heat, cool, or provide electricity to homes, or provide fuel to vehicles; prohibit an administrative regulation from violating other laws. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB527 (BR1788)/LM - A. Gentry AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30, 31, and 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky to elect Senators for terms of six years beginning in November, 2024, for odd-numbered Senatorial districts and beginning in November, 2026, for even-numbered Senatorial districts, and Representatives for terms of four years beginning in November, 2024; propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent Senators from serving more than two consecutive six-year terms of office, and prevent Representatives from serving more than three consecutive four-year terms of office, beginning with those elected in November 2024; allow legislators to resume service in the chamber from which they were term-limited after a full term of office has elapsed; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB528 (BR1787)/AA/LM - A. Gentry AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to casino gaming. Propose to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to define, permit, and regulate casino gaming; require that proceeds be used to pay for oversight of casino gaming; mandate that 100 percent of proceeds in excess of oversight costs go to specified retirement systems prior to July 1, 2040; allow the General Assembly to allocate all proceeds in excess of oversight costs after July 1, 2040; submit to voters. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB529 (BR1789) - A. Gentry AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.610 to exclude certain levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood from the presumption that an injury was caused by the introduction of certain substances into the employee's body. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB530 (BR1785) - A. Gentry, C. Massey AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetics and orthotics. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices; amend KRS 304.17A-515 and 304.17A-254 to require health benefit plans to provide access to health care providers that practice in the area of prosthetics and orthotics and professionals that provide prosthetic and orthotic devices and services; amend KRS 18A.225 to require prosthetic and orthotic device coverage for the state employee health plan; amend KRS 205.560 to include prosthetic and orthotic device coverage in the scope of care for the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB531 (BR1786)/AA/CI/LM - A. Gentry AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, "authorizing location," "casino," "county," "county legislative body," "department," "full casino gaming," "gaming licensee," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," "limited casino gaming," and "principal"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend KRS 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to require a local option election in any precinct wanting to host a casino; describe the duties of the county clerk and sheriff in a casino gaming local option election; state requirements for local option elections held on a day other than a regular election day; require the corporation to advertise an invitation to bid for casinos; require the corporation to evaluate all proposals for full casinos; establish initial licensing fees for full casinos at $50 million with an initial licensing period of ten years and annual renewal thereafter at $6 million per year; permit limited casino gaming at horse racing tracks licensed under KRS Chapter 230; establish requirements for limited casinos; establish requirements for any track holding a limited casino license; establish requirements for principals of any corporation granted a casino license; create license application requirements for casino, manufacturer's, or supplier’s licenses; prohibit anyone not licensed from selling, leasing, or otherwise furnishing gaming supplies; prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from participating in casino gaming; require the Lottery Corporation to determine occupations related to casino gaming that require licensure and establish criteria for occupational licensing; permit the corporation to initiate disciplinary action against applicants and license holders; establish an appeal process; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to establish wagering and admissions taxes to be remitted by gaming licensees and full and limited casinos; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to establish the casino gaming revenue distribution trust fund and limit that money to the benefit of the state retirement systems for the first ten years; establish the regional tourism and infrastructure development fund and provide criteria for projects seeking money from the fund; waive 15 U.S.C. secs. 1172, 1173, and 1174 for devices authorized by this Act; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations to define and limit games and devices permitted for gaming in casinos; provide guidelines for exclusion or ejection of certain persons; define “cheat” and provide penalties for those who cheat at casino games; establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet, “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator," “fantasy contest participant," “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “rake,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of fantasy contests; establish the wagering administration fund and direct the uses of that fund; establish the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account and direct the uses of that account; require an annual audit of fantasy contest registrants; establish requirements for fantasy contest procedures; require any person offering online poker in the Commonwealth to have a license from the cabinet and require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing requirements for licensure including geolocation software, age verification, and security and accounting standards; establish an online poker account in the State Treasury; amend KRS 230.210 to define "professional sports venue" and "sports wagering"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to require the racing commission to institute a system of sports wagering at tracks and other specified locations; limit the types of events upon which wagers may be placed; amend KRS 230.215 to declare the intent to allow citizens to enjoy sports wagering and allow the racing commission to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing conditions under which sports wagering is to be conducted; amend KRS 230.225, 230.240, and 230.260 to include sports wagering; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish sports wagering licensure requirements; amend KRS 230.320 to conform; amend KRS 230.361 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 230.3615 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define “adjusted gross income” and impose a tax on sports wagering; amend KRS 230.362, 230.363, 230.364, 230.365, 230.366, 230.369, 230.371, 230.372, 230.373, 230.374, and 230.750 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to prohibit participants from wagering on events in which they participate and to prohibit tampering with the outcome of a sporting event; amend KRS 230.990 to provide penalties for participants who wager on sporting events or tamper with the outcome of a sporting event, sports wagering, and online poker; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt limited or full casino gaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests and online poker; amend KRS 525.090 to exempt persons engaged in casino gaming and sports wagering; amend KRS 528.010 to exempt casino gambling activity, fantasy contests, sports wagering, and online poker and the devices used in the conduct of those forms of wagering; amend KRS 528.020 to conform; amend KRS 528.070 and 528.080 to exempt activity licensed under KRS Chapter 154A, fantasy contests, sports wagering, and online poker; amend KRS 528.100 to exempt limited or full casino gaming licensed under KRS Chapter 154A, fantasy contests, or sports wagering; APPROPRIATION. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB532 (BR60) - S. Sheldon, D. Bentley, A. Bowling, R. Bridges, R. Dotson, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, D. Hale, M. Hart, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, K. King, M. Koch, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, C. Massey, S. McPherson, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, B. Reed, S. Riley, B. Rowland, S. Sharp, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, R. Webber AN ACT relating to pharmacy benefit managers. Create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit certain practices of pharmacy benefit managers; allow audits of contracts entered with pharmacy benefit managers; require certain disclosures relating to contracts with pharmacy benefit managers; require pharmacy benefit managers to file an annual report with the commissioner of insurance; provide that confidential or proprietary information disclosed to the Department of Insurance shall not be subject to disclosure under the Open Records Act; prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from sharing certain pharmacy records with pharmacy affiliates; authorize the commissioner of insurance to promulgate regulations relating to pharmacy benefit managers; amend KRS 304.17A-708, 304.17A-712, and 304.17A-714 to conform; provide for severability; require the commissioner of insurance to promulgate regulations to implement the Act on or before January 1, 2022; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2022.HB532 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions, except specify that contracts with pharmacy benefit managers and a pharmacy or pharmacist, either directly or through a pharmacy services administration organization, shall prohibit certain practices; prohibit paying or reimbursing a pharmacy or pharmacist less than the national average drug acquisition cost or wholesale acquisition cost; prohibit creating, modifying, implementing, or establishing any fee on a pharmacy, pharmacist, or insured without prior approval from insurance commissioner, prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from requiring insureds to use a mail-order pharmaceutical distributor or a mail-order pharmacy; require contracts between an insurer or third-party payor and a pharmacy benefit manager to provide that the pharmacy benefit manager shall owe a fiduciary duty to the insurer or third-party payor; prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from utilizing any form of spread pricing. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to RulesHB533 (BR1732) - A. Tackett Laferty AN ACT relating to paramedic education and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish a coal-county paramedic scholarship to be administered by KHEAA; establish a fund in the State Treasury to be administered by KHEAA for providing coal-county paramedic scholarships; APPROPRIATION. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB534 (BR1654) - A. Koenig AN ACT relating to gaming. Amend KRS 154A.030 to insert gender-neutral language and remove outdated language; amend KRS 238.520 to insert-gender neutral language. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB535 (BR1589) - S. Santoro, D. Fister AN ACT relating to stream and wetland mitigation and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS chapter 150 to define "compensatory mitigation," "compensatory mitigation project," "compensatory mitigation site," "DA permit," "mitigation credit," " in-lieu fee program," "in-lieu fee program instrument," "mitigation bank," "mitigation credit," "service area," and "mitigation liability"; re-establish the Kentucky Wetland and Stream Mitigation Fund in a newly created section; require funds representing an unsatisfied liability under the 2008 Mitigation Rule issued by the Department of Army to be put out for contract under KRS Chapter 45A; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to make a report to the LRC that describes the in-lieu fee program and unsatisfied liabilities in service areas by December 1 of each year; allow the state to hold a permanent easement in lands acquired by it or proposed to it by a mitigation bank; require entities to have financial surety; amend KRS 150.255 to specify how governmental and nongovernmental agencies satisfy compensatory mitigation; stipulate that when the unsatisfied mitigation liability reaches 2 million dollars the in-lieu fee program shall purchase credits or issue an RFP for a commodity purchase; specify the procurement for full-delivery and the actions for mitigation on the site under the full-delivery approach; allow for compensatory mitigation to be a capitol construction project with the Commonwealth holding a conservation easement or some other environmental covenant or restriction; identify requirements for responsive bidders; APPROPRIATION. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 26, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 01, 2021 - recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB536 (BR1478) - J. Fischer, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the election of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals of the Court of Justice. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 118A establishing that candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court and Judge of the Court of Appeals shall be nominated in a partisan primary; establish the manner in which the nomination shall be made; establish that candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court and Judge of the Court of the Appeals shall be elected in a regular election on a nonpartisan ballot; amend KRS 118A.060, 118A.100, 118A.150, 118A.190, and various other statutes to conform. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB537 (BR1106) - M. Koch AN ACT relating to contracts. Amend KRS 45A.705 to provide appeal procedures to the State Treasurer by Secretary of Finance and Administration if the Government Contract Review Committee recommends revision or cancellation of a proposed contract instead of allowing the secretary to proceed with the contract. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB538 (BR1747)/LM - D. Frazier, C. Massey, S. Baker, D. Bentley, C. Fugate, B. Reed, S. Sharp, W. Thomas AN ACT relating to executive orders issued by the President of the United States. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to authorize the Legislative Research Commission to request that the Attorney General provide an opinion on the constitutionality of an executive order issued by the President of the United States; authorize the Attorney General or Legislative Research Commission to seek to have the executive order declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction; prohibit any state agency, political subdivision, or any elected or appointed official from implementing an executive order by the President of the United States that restricts a person's rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution or Constitution of Kentucky; amend KRS 15.025 to conform. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB539 (BR1543) - N. Kirk-McCormick AN ACT relating to social media Web sites and declaring an emergency. Create a new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish that the owner or operator of a social media Web site is subject to a private cause of action by a social media Web site user in this state under specified conditions; establish entitlement to damages, including the award of reasonable attorney fees and costs; specify that a user's hate speech shall not constitute a basis for justification or defense; authorize the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of a social media Web site user; establish a violation under deceptive trade practices; provide exceptions for deletion or censoring of certain types of speech; EMERGENCY. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB540 (BR1355) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to the Office of Claims and Appeals. Amend numerous KRS chapters to update language replacing Kentucky Claims Commission with the Office of Claims and Appeals, which is created by this Act and establishing three boards within this office as the Board of Tax Appeals, Board of Claims, and Crime Victims Compensation Board; amend various KRS chapters making conforming changes.HB540 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Amend numerous KRS chapters to update language replacing Kentucky Claims Commission with the Office of Claims and Appeals, which is created by this Act and establishing three boards within this office as the Board of Tax Appeals, Board of Claims, and Crime Victims Compensation Board; amend various KRS chapters making conforming changes. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee SubstituteHB541 (BR1814) - M. Prunty AN ACT relating to the home modification tax credit. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow an income tax credit for qualified home modification expenses incurred by an individual equal to the actual cost of the home modifications, up to $7,500 per taxpayer per year; require reporting by the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report information to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB542 (BR1191) - J. Blanton AN ACT relating to emergencies and declaring an emergency. Ratify Executive Order 2021-093 and make its expiration date 60 days from February 11, 2021. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to State Government (H)HB543 (BR1708) - K. Fleming +AN ACT relating to the Treasurer. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 41 to require approval by the Treasurer for the use of state aircraft by executive branch secretaries and employees; require any documentation on the use of state aircraft to be subject to open records; establish the Office of Financial Management within the office of the State Treasurer; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 42.410 to move the Office of Financial Management and its duties from the Finance Cabinet to the office of the State Treasurer; repeal, reenact and amend and amend various other statutes to conform; repeal KRS 42.400. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB544 (BR1404) - J. Gooch Jr., J. DuPlessis AN ACT relating to statues and making an appropriation therefor. Require the Department for Facilities and Support Services to place a statue of United States Navy diver and Kentucky native Carl Brashear in the Capitol Rotunda; APPROPRIATION. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB545 (BR1402) - J. Gooch Jr. AN ACT relating to energy. Amend KRS 278.702 to provide that members of Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting shall only be reimbursed for actual travel and expenses directly related to service on the board. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB546 (BR1658) - T. Bojanowski, G. Brown Jr. AN ACT relating to mental health and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 210 to define new terms; establish a crisis hotline center; designate the cabinet to promulgate regulations relating to crisis hotline centers; establish a fund to pay for the costs associated with maintaining a crisis hotline center; and establish a 988 fee structure; APPROPRIATIONS. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB547 (BR1817)/CI/LM - J. Nemes, C. Massey AN ACT relating to the false reporting of claims of abuse. Amend KRS 403.270 to add false reporting of claims of abuse towards another party or de facto custodian to the list of factors a court shall consider when making a custody determination; amend KRS 519.040, relating to false reporting, to prohibit reports of domestic violence or sexual assault to any law enforcement officer, officer of the court, or government agency officer when the information reported is false or baseless. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB548 (BR1630)/LM - J. Nemes AN ACT relating to the natural resources severance and processing tax. Amend KRS 143A.010 to change the definition of "processing" to include the act of loading or unloading limestone that has not otherwise been severed or treated in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 143A.035 to allow a credit for substantially identical severance or processing taxes paid to another state or political subdivision thereof; provide that no taxpayer may claim a total amount of credit that exceeds his or her tax liability; allow the Department of Revenue to report tax credit information to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 131.190 to authorize the release of information from the Department of Revenue; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB549 (BR1796) - S. Maddox, L. Bechler, D. Lewis, C. Massey AN ACT relating to firearms. Amend KRS 237.104 to expand the limitation on emergency powers to include selling, transporting, storing, or displaying a firearm accessory or ammunition-reloading equipment and supplies; prohibit any person, unit of government, or governmental organization from requiring the registration of a firearm, firearm part, firearm accessory, ammunition, ammunition component, ammunition-reloading requipment and supplies, or any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; prohibit any person, unit of government, or governmental organization from suspending or revoking a license to carry a concealed weapon except as provided in KRS 237.110; prohibit any person, unit of government, or governmental organization from refusing to accept an application for license to carry a concealed weapon; prohibit any person, unit of government, or governmental organization from closing or limited the operating hours of firearms sellers or shooting ranges, or to limit or restrict by quantity the sale or servicing of firearms and firearm parts and accessories; create a civil cause of action for violations. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB550 (BR1703) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to domestic relations. Amend KRS 403.290 to insert gender-neutral language. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB551 (BR1411)/CI/LM - C. Freeland, C. Massey, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to virtual court proceedings. Create new sections of KRS Chapters 23A and 24A to establish remote attendance by a defendant who is in jail or a detention facility via two-way audio-video communications; specify proceedings when remote attendance is required and when permitted; establish parameters to ensure protection of rights; establish local determination in juvenile criminal cases in district court. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to Judiciary (H); posted in committeeHB552 (BR1410) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to judicial circuits. Amend KRS 23A.040 (Effective January 2, 2023) to add a circuit judge to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit; specify election schedule for new judgeship; request that the additional Circuit Court judgeship be designated as a Family Court judgeship; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2023. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB553 (BR1260) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to the Kentucky False Claims Act. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to establish a False Claims Act with provisions that establish enhanced civil liability and penalties for committing fraud against the state; allow the Attorney General or a private citizen to bring a cause of action on behalf of the state to recover damages with a portion of any proceeds awarded being distributed to the person successfully bringing the action; grant the Attorney General enhanced investigatory authority; provide an increase in the range of civil payments that can be assessed in an administrative process from $500 to $5,000 to $11,000 against fraudulent Medicaid providers; establish procedures, statutes of limitation and repose; establish civil protections for whistleblowers; amend various sections to conform.HB553 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/CI/LM - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 341.990 to provide criminal sanctions for fraudulent unemployment claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic.HCA1(C. Massey) - Make title amendment.HFA1(C. McCoy) - Retain original provisions; and establish that summons shall be issued but not served until after an order of the court. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Judiciary (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021HB554 (BR981)/FN - J. Petrie AN ACT relating to budget forms. Amend KRS 48.040, relating to budget forms, to make technical corrections. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committeeHB555 (BR982)/FN - J. Petrie AN ACT relating to branch budget bills. Amend KRS 48.720, relating to branch budget bills, to make technical corrections. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committeeHB556 (BR983)/FN - D. Bentley, B. Reed, K. King, R. Palumbo, S. Sharp AN ACT relating to rural hospitals. Amend KRS 48.310, relating to branch budget bills, to make technical corrections.HB556 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/FN - Appropriate General Fund moneys in the amount of $20 million to the rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund; APPROPRIATION.HCA1(D. Bentley) - Make title amendment. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title) Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HB557 (BR1726) - C. Fugate AN ACT relating to the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 15.420 to delete reference to the payment made from the fish and game fund under definition of police officer for fish and wildlife conservation officers; amend KRS 15.460 to delete reference to the use of the fish and game fund for payment of training stipend under the supplemental funding from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund; and amend KRS 150.150 to conform. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB558 (BR1739) - M. Imes, J. Decker AN ACT relating to campaign finance. Amend KRS 121.180 to require a candidate exempt from filing a campaign finance report to file a 30 day post-election report of receipts and disbursements; require all filings with the registry to be electronic; remove internal conflicts; require a candidate exempt from filing for the primary who advances to the general election to refile for the filing exemption; require any candidate who is no longer eligible for the exemption to immediately file for a revocation of the exemption. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB559 (BR1602)/LM - N. Kulkarni, K. Bratcher, J. Raymond AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals. Create a new section of subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define "PFAS chemicals"; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet on or before January 1, 2022, to promulgate administrative regulations establishing maximum PFAS chemical limits and monitoring requirements for drinking water provided by public and semi-public water systems; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet on or before January 1, 2022, to promulgate administrative regulations establishing maximum PFAS chemical limits and monitoring requirements for discharges into the waters of the Commonwealth; provide that maximum PFAS chemical limits be designed to protect public health and be updated; provide that nothing in the section interferes with the Energy and Environment Cabinet's responsibilities under the federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Safe Drinking Water Act; amend 227.395 to prohibit the use of personal protection equipment for firefighting or firefighting training that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals after January 1, 2022. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB560 (BR1611) - N. Kulkarni, A. Scott AN ACT relating to soil conservation and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 262 to establish a Healthy Soils Program and a Healthy Soils Program fund in the Department for Natural Resources, Division of Conservation; require the department to provide technical advice and assistance, assist with soil health assessments and soil health plans; require the commissioner to approve applications for grants and other types of financial assistance under the Healthy Soils Program; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the Healthy Soils Program and the Healthy Soils Program fund; amend KRS 146.100 to require the director of the Division of Conservation to have experience in healthy soil practices; amend KRS 224.71-110 to require the Agriculture Water Quality Authority to promote soil restoration and include an organic agriculture organization among appointments to the authority and add healthy soil practices as a committee; amend KRS 262.010 to define "healthy soil practices," "soil health," "soil health assessment, "and "watershed health"; amend KRS 262.020 to add restoration, biological diversity, watershed health, and healthy soil practices to the purpose of soil and water conservation districts; amend KRS 262.748 and 262.778 to conform; APPROPRIATION. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB561 (BR930)/LM - S. Santoro, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, R. Bridges, R. Goforth, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, M. Imes, C. Massey, S. McPherson, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to transportation and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 138.220 to set a single excise tax on gasoline and special fuels; set initial base rate at 34 cents per gallon (cpg); subject tax to annual adjustment; eliminate references to taxation on the average wholesale price of gasoline and the supplemental tax on gasoline and special fuels; require annual notification to motor fuel dealers of the adjusted rate of the excise tax on gasoline and special fuels for each upcoming fiscal year and annual notification to county clerks of the adjusted rate of highway user fees for electric vehicles; amend KRS 138.660 to set the initial base rate for the heavy equipment motor carrier surtax at 4.3 cpg for gasoline and 7.2 cpg for special fuels; subject the surtax to annual adjustment; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define "taxes"; provide a mechanism for annual adjustment of the excise tax on gasoline and special fuels and the heavy equipment motor carrier surtax based on changes in the National Highway Construction Cost Index 2.0; allow these taxes to increase or decrease no more than ten percent from one year to the next, subject to the statutory minimums; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to establish a base highway user fee for nonhybrid electric vehicles of $150; require the fee to be adjusted with any increase or decrease in the gasoline tax under Section 3 of the Act; establish an annual highway preservation fee of $35-$40 on noncommercial vehicles with a fuel efficiency of 30 MPG or greater, based on the EPA mileage rating of the make model and year of the vehicle; require collection of both fees at the time of registration; require that both fees be transferred to the road fund; amend KRS 186.010 to define "nonhybrid electric vehicle"; amend KRS 186.018 to increase the fee for a driving history record from $3 to $6; amend KRS 186.020 to eliminate the requirement to present a vehicle's registration receipt when renewing the vehicle registration and allow mail or online registration renewal with no additional fee; amend KRS 186.040 to eliminate the $30 county clerk fee for motor carrier registrations on vehicles in excess of 44,000 pounds; increase the county clerk fee for motor vehicle registrations from $6 to $8; amend KRS 186.050 to increase to state fee for motor vehicle registrations from $11.50 to $22; require payment of the highway user fees for electric vehicles and the highway preservation fees at the time of registration or renewal; provide for a $10 late charge for vehicle registrations not renewed within 30 days of expiration; make technical correction; amend KRS 186.162, 186.180, and 186.240 to conform; amend 186.531 to set reinstatement fee for a suspended operator's license at $100 and provide for distribution of funds; amend KRS 281A.150 to increase reinstatement fees for suspended CDLs from $50 to $100; amend KRS 186A.130 and 186A.245 to set the fee for an initial title at $25, the fee for a duplicate or replacement title at $10, and the fee for a speed title at $40, and adjust the distribution of fees between the Cabinet and the county clerk; amend KRS 189.574 to increase to fee for state traffic school from $15 to $50; amend KRS 189.270 to increase fees for various overweight and overdimensional permits; create a new section of KRS Chapter 174 to create the multimodal transportation fund, specify allowable uses for moneys in the fund, and appropriate funds for those purposes; amend KRS 177.320 and 177.365, regarding allocation of a portion of fuel tax revenue to county road aid funds and municipal road aid funds; change the revenue-sharing formula on the portion of fuel tax revenue available for revenue sharing which exceeds $825 million in any year from 18.3% to counties and 7.7% to cities to 13% for each fund; amend KRS 138.4603, regarding the determination of total consideration for the purpose of calculating retail price for motor vehicle use tax, to limit the trade in allowance on the purchase of new motor vehicles to $25,000; amend KRS 176.080 to establish limitations and awarding of single bid construction contracts the exceed, engineer's estimates, require reporting of such contracts; amend KRS 176.210 to prohibit the Department of Highways from revealing the identities of eligible bidders on a project until the project bid letting; amend KRS 138.210 to delete the definitions for "average wholesale price," "average wholesale floor price," and " quarterly survey value"; amend KRS 138.695, 138.270, 42.409, 234.320, and 234.380 to conform; repeal KRS 138.228, regarding the calculation of average wholesale price of gasoline, KRS 138.4602, regarding determination of total consideration on vehicles purchased between 2009 and 2014, and KRS 175.505 regarding the debt payment acceleration fund for turnpike authority debt; Sections 1 to 3 and 23 to 23 are EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021; Sections 4, 5, and 7 to 12 are EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022; APPROPRIATION. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 26, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB562 (BR218)/LM - D. Graham AN ACT relating to law enforcement background investigations. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to create a method for law enforcement agencies to request disciplinary records from other agencies where the applicant has previously been employed; require applicants to consent to disclosure of prior records; require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to administer the program and develop forms. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB563 (BR1716)/FN - C. McCoy AN ACT relating to school choice. Amend KRS 157.350 to allow inclusion of nonresident pupils in a district's average daily attendance; amend KRS 158.120 to require a local board of education to adopt a nonresident student policy and forbid discrimination among nonresident students; require the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a report by August 1, 2021 concerning options to ensure a school district's local effort funds follow a students to the district in which the student is enrolled; specify that no provisions are intended to override current rules and regulations adopted by the Kentucky High School Athletics Association, including transfers. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 26, 2021 - reassigned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 1st reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H); 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H) Mar 04, 2021 - posted in committeeHB564 (BR374)/CI/LM - S. Sheldon AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, to create a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; amend KRS 508.010, relating to assault in the first degree, to create a mandatory fine of $15,000 and a minimum sentence of 90 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 512.020, 512.030, or 512.040; amend KRS 525.020, relating to riot in the first degree, to create a minimum sentence of 45 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; amend KRS 525.030, relating to riot in the second degree, to create a minimum sentence of 30 days' incarceration, which is not subject to any form of early release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to require the court to order full restitution in any conviction under KRS 525.020, 525.030, or 525.040; amend KRS 525.150 to make disrupting meetings and processions a Class A misdemeanor in all cases; amend KRS 525.140 to make obstructing a highway a Class D felony when the obstruction blocks an emergency vehicle, emergency responder, or emergency exit; amend KRS 511.060 to make criminal trespass a Class D felony when done to harass a person who is a law enforcement officer, active duty member of the military, judge, or elected or appointed government official; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to require 12-hour hold for any person charged with certain offenses and allow exceptions; repeal KRS 525.145, relating to disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB565 (BR1271) - N. Kirk-McCormick AN ACT relating to transparency. Amend KRS 42.032 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet, in conjunction with the State Treasurer, to provide public access to executive branch financial information; require express written approval of both the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the State Treasurer for any contract for development of a Web site providing public access to executive branch expenditures. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB566 (BR1399)/LM - M. Meredith AN ACT relating to local reapportionment and declaring an emergency. Require fiscal courts to initiate reapportionment proceedings in 2022 instead of 2021; EMERGENCY. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB567 (BR1634)/LM - D. Meade , C. Freeland AN ACT relating to motorboats and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 132 to exempt federally documented vessels from property taxation; create new sections in KRS Chapter 235 to establish the waterway usage fee and the distribution of revenue generated from the fee; establish the waterway usage fund; create a new section in KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky lakes and rivers tourism fund; amend KRS 235.990 to establish a penalty for nonpayment of the waterway usage fee; amend KRS 235.999 and 150.160 to distribute the money collected from the penalty; amend KRS 132.020 and 132.200 to make conforming changes; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022; APPROPRIATION. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB568 (BR1637) - D. Meade AN ACT relating to peace officer certification. Amend KRS 15.440 to remove the requirement that all mandatory training obligations must be completed for peace officers with certain law enforcement experience; amend KRS 15.382 to require that peace officers qualified for basic training credit meet minimum qualifications; amend KRS 15.386, 15.388, 15.392, and 15.400 to establish the procedure for certification reporting of peace officers who have certain law enforcement experience; amend KRS 15.404 to waive the requirement for completing a basic training course within one year of employment for those peace officers who have received a basic training credit approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB569 (BR1621) - D. Meade AN ACT relating to actions of the General Assembly. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to authorize intervention by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in specified court actions; reaffirm legislative privilege and immunity. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to State Government (H) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 2nd reading; returned to State Government (H)HB570 (BR1792) - D. Meade AN ACT relating to emergencies and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 198A to establish the Kentucky emergency rental assistance fund and provide for its administration and funding; set out the requirements for the use of the Kentucky emergency rental assistance fund; amend KRS 39A.100 to limit the Governor from suspending or modifying KRS Chapter 383 or KRS 65.875 during an emergency; amend KRS 214.020 to limit the actions taken by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services during an epidemic to 30 days unless extended by the General Assembly. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB571 (BR1397) - M. Meredith AN ACT relating to local government. Amend KRS 67.160 to make technical correction. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB572 (BR1398) - M. Meredith AN ACT relating to local government. Amend KRS 65.030 to make technical correction. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB573 (BR1396) - M. Meredith AN ACT relating to local government. Amend KRS 67.170 to make technical correction. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB574 (BR1258)/CI/LM - J. Decker, J. Branscum, M. Imes, K. King, S. Sheldon, J. Tipton AN ACT relating to elections. Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 48, 65, 83A, 116, 117, 118, 118A, 119, 120, 242, and 424 relating to paper ballots, voting equipment, voting systems, election education, voter registration, mail-in and in-person absentee voting and procedures, county board of election appointments, precinct election officer qualifications, consolidated precincts, mail-in absentee portal for mail-in ballot application requests, drop-box or receptacle for mail-in absentee ballots, voter assistance requirements prescribed, extension of time for reviewing and processing mail-in absentee ballots and procedures related, establishing recanvass thresholds, penalties prescribed for furnishing mail-in absentee ballots when not permissible, prohibiting tax dollars from being used to influence public opinion for ballot questions, and elections. repeal KRS 117.381 and 117.387, relating to electronic voting systems.HB574 - AMENDMENTSHCS1/CI/LM - Retain the original provisions of the bill with following changes: remove Wednesday as a day for in-person absentee voting; add and amend KRS 39A.100 to remove the Governor's ability, upon recommendation of the Secretary of State, to declare by executive order a different manner for holding elections in an election area for which a state of emergency has been declared; add and amend KRS 118.176 to expand the class of candidates that can be challenged by a bona fide court action; add and amend KRS 118.367 to change the filing deadline for an independent, political organization, or political group candidate from the last Tuesday in January to April 1.HFA1(J. Nemes) - Amend KRS 116.066 to specify that there shall be a minimum of one voting location for every 75,000 voters in a county.HFA2(P. Stevenson) - Add and amend KRS 116.035 to allow a person who is homeless and lacks an established and fixed nighttime residence of regular return an option to choose a fixed address of a non-traditional place of residence for purposes of voting.HFA3(B. Wheatley) - Amend KRS 117.085 to require no excuse in-person absentee voting to occur on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during the two weeks immediately preceding a primary or an election.HFA4(B. Wheatley) - Amend KRS 116.045 to make the voter registration deadline 14 days before a primary, special, or general election. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H); posted in committee Feb 25, 2021 - reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021; floor amendments (1) (2) (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 26, 2021 - 3rd reading; floor amendment (3) defeated; passed 93-4 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (2) Mar 01, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S) Mar 02, 2021 - to State & Local Government (S) Mar 04, 2021 - taken from State & Local Government (S); 1st reading; returned to State & Local Government (S)HB575 (BR1249) - K. Fleming AN ACT relating to tax expenditures. Amend various sections in KRS Chapters 132, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143A, 151B, 154, and 243 to eliminate various tax expenditures; repeal various sections in KRS Chapters 138, 139, 140, 143, 143A, 154, 234, and 224 to eliminate various tax expenditures. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB576 (BR1757) - S. Rudy AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 18A.060 to add gender-neutral language. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB577 (BR1413) - C. Massey AN ACT relating to vocational rehabilitation. Amend KRS 163.460 to define "blind vendor," "public property," and "vending facility"; and to amend definition of "office"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 163 to set forth procedures to provide priority to blind vendors to operate vending facilities on public property; amend KRS 163.470 and 163.480 to conform. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB578 (BR1247) - R. Dotson, S. Baker, J. Blanton, J. Branscum, J. Bray, J. Dixon, D. Frazier, C. Fugate, R. Heath, R. Huff, K. King, D. Lewis, B. Reed, R. Roberts, K. Upchurch, B. Wesley AN ACT relating to the interment of the families of veterans in Kentucky state veterans' cemeteries. Amend KRS 40.315 to prohibit the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs from charging a fee for the interment of veterans' spouses and next of kin. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)HB579 (BR1609) - T. Bojanowski, J. Nemes, K. Timoney AN ACT relating to education. Amend KRS 158.6453 to allow parents or guardians to choose that their student not participate in statewide student assessments; amend KRS 160.345 to conform. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB580 (BR1412)/CI/LM - K. Timoney AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 533.050 to require the court to considere all sanctions, including graduated sanctions adopted by the Department of Corrections for violations of the conditions of community supervision, before revoking a sentence of probation or conditional discharge; amend KRS 439.553 to conform. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB581 (BR91)/LM - A. Scott AN ACT relating to open records. Create a new section of KRS 61.870 to 61.884 to require all 911 communications pertaining to law enforcement be open records; require any public agency, including any law enforcement agency, county attorney, or Commonwealth's attorney that has obtained any records pertaining to any 911 communication in an ongoing investigation or administrative adjudication to release all relevant information pertaining to the 911 communication on its Web site; require any body camera footage relating to the 911 communication be released on the agency's Web site within 14 days, and all other records relating to the 911 communication within 3 days; require an agency to state reasons it cannot release relevant 911 records on its Web site, if it cannot do so within the required timeframe, and provide a date the information will be made available; amend KRS 17.150 to require any 911 records to be used in a prospective law enforcement action be released on an agency's Web site; repeal, reenact, amend, and renumber KRS 61.168 as 61.8747 to allow an agency to redact any body-worn camera recordings containing certain video or audio footage; require any body-worn camera recordings involving 911 communications pertaining to law enforcement to be uploaded on an agency's Web site; permit a person, entity, or personal representative of a person or entity directly involved in an incident contained in a body-worn camera recording to view the footage on the agency's premises or request and obtain a copy of the footage; repeal, reenact, amend, and renumber KRS 61.169 as 61.8748 and make conforming changes; Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB582 (BR1755) - S. Baker AN ACT relating to religious freedom. Amend KRS 446.350 to waive the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth in claims seeking equitable relief relating to the government substantially burdening a person's freedom of religion; require court to award reasonable attorney fees and costs and $10 a day in damages for violations. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to State Government (H); posted in committeeHB583 (BR1815) - M. Prunty, D. Elliott AN ACT relating to technology transparency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define "social media web site"" algorithm," and "shadowban"; prohibit social media web sites from censoring religious or political speech, using algorithms to shadowban user's content, or frequently changing terms of use; require that social media web sites provide notice to suspended users; clarify unprotected First Amendment speech that social media web sites can censor; and specify damages available to harmed social media users. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB584 (BR247)/HM - K. Moser AN ACT relating to non-opioid treatments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 218A to define terms and to establish a voluntary non-opioid directive form to inform practitioners that an opioid drug shall not be prescribed, ordered, or administered to a patient who has filed the form with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 218A.172 to require a practitioner to determine if a patient has filed a voluntary non-opioid directive and to provide the patient with a copy of the form prior to prescribing an opioid drug; amend KRS 218A.202 to provide that the electronic monitoring system established in that section permits the cabinet to report and document receipt of a voluntary non-opioid directive and permits a practitioner to determine if a patient has filed a voluntary non-opioid directive.

Create a new section of article 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to expand the definitions of terms, provide coverage for the costs of options to patients for evidenced-based nonopioid treatment for pain, and ensure that coverage for the costs of options to patients for evidenced-based nonopioid treatment for pain shall not have annual or lifetime numerical limits on visits for the treatment of pain; create a new section of article 17C of KRS Chapter 304 to provide coverage for the costs of options to patients for evidenced-based nonopioid treatment for pain for limited health service benefit plans; amend KRS 18A.225 to include coverage for evidenced-based nonopioid treatment for pain; and amend KRS 205.522 to include coverage for evidenced-based nonopioid treatment for plain. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB585 (BR455)/CI/LM - S. Sharp, D. Frazier, D. Bentley AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; prohibit a covered entity from enforcing, or assisting in the enforcement of, any federal statute, order, rule, or regulation of firearms that does not exist under the laws of Kentucky; create a Class A misdemeanor for any government official who violates the prohibition; grant authority to the Attorney General to file a civil action in Circuit Court to enforce the prohibition; permit citizens to file complaints with the Attorney general for violations of the prohibition; state the Act shall be known as the Kentucky Firearms Protection Act; EMERGENCY. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB586 (BR1691)/LM - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to elections. Create new sections of KRS Chapters 116, 117, and 118 to define the term "election"; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 116, 117, 118, and 121 to require a runoff primary for two slates of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor if the slates of candidates receive less than fifty percent of the votes cast for all slates of candidates of that party; permit in-person absentee voting for any qualified and registered voter for six working days including the two Saturdays immediately preceding the primary or election; require in-person absentee voting for at least seven hours per day, but no more than nine hours, with voting to not start before 8 a.m.; add an additional hour on election day requiring polls to close at 7 p.m., local time; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 117, 118, 118A, and 121 to conform; and repeal sections 118.551, 118.561, 118.571, 118.581, 118.591, 118.601, 118.611, 118.621, 118.631, 118.641, and 118.651. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB587 (BR1454)/LM - K. Fleming, P. Stevenson, G. Brown Jr., B. McCool, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to the West End Opportunity Partnership and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 65 to define terms and require a minimum investment be pledged from private sector investors, consolidated local government, and the Commonwealth; require incremental tax revenues be pledged to the West End Opportunity Partnership from a consolidated local government and the Commonwealth; effective only if 2021 Regular Session Bill Request Number 1553 becomes law; APPROPRIATION. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB588 (BR1524)/LM - K. Fleming, P. Stevenson, G. Brown Jr., B. McCool, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to property in a development area. Create new sections in KRS Chapter 65 to state findings and declaration of the General Assembly for the development area; define terms; establish the West End Opportunity Partnership, its powers and duties and purpose; require the West End Opportunity Partnership to comply with open meetings and open records requirements; require the West End Opportunity Partnership to reimburse real property taxes; establish the board and membership requirements; require a local participation agreement and specify provisions of the agreement; establish requirements pertaining to documentation, records, incremental revenues, and bonds; require reporting of the West End Opportunity Partnership to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; establish the West End Louisville Advisory Council and its members and duties; create a new section in KRS Chapter 132 to establish the classification of residential property in a revitalization area; define terms; and prohibit the legislative body of a consolidated local government from levying an ad valorem tax rate on residential property in a revitalization area that is higher than 50 percent of the prevailing rate of other real property located in its jurisdiction; EFFECTIVE only if 2021 Regular Session Bill Request Number 1454 becomes law. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H)HB589 (BR1709) - D. Osborne AN ACT relating to local provision of wastewater service. Amend KRS 96.539 to clarify how refunds are calculated on line extensions and delete imprecise language. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB590 (BR1750) - J. Bray AN ACT relating to the distribution and shipment of vaccine during a state of emergency and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to require that vaccine be distributed to a qualified and enrolled vaccine site that has storage capability, reporting ability, and a sufficient number of preregistered and scheduled patients who meet current vaccine phase criteria during a state of emergency involving an infectious disease that requires vaccine distribution; EMERGENCY. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB591 (BR1325) - P. Flannery AN ACT relating to production and manufacturing. Amend KRS 154.32-010 to further define manufacturer as a producer of ammunition, firearms, personal protective equipment, and over-the-counter drugs; define "ammunition," "firearms," "over-the-counter drugs," and "personal protective equipment"; amend KRS 154.32-020 to declare a purpose of the subchapter is to provide an economic stimulus to bolster in-state production of ammunition, firearms, over-the-counter drugs, personal protective equipment and allow facilities that produce ammunition, firearms, personal protective equipment, and over-the-counter drugs to qualify for tax incentives under the subchapter; amend KRS 154.32-060 to allow for facilities that are rehabilitated or replaced in order to produce these items to be eligible for tax benefits under the subchapter; amend KRS 154.34-010 to include a facility that reinvests in the production of ammunition, firearms, personal protective equipment, and over-the-counter drugs. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB592 (BR1603) - D. Graham AN ACT relating to the Office of Claims and Appeals. Amend numerous KRS chapters to update language replacing Kentucky Claims Commission with the Office of Claims and Appeals, which is created by this Act and establish three boards within this office as the Board of Tax Appeals, Board of Claims, and Crime Victims Compensation Board; amend various KRS chapters making conforming changes; confirm Executive Order 2020-708, dated August 31, 2020, reorganizing the Public Protection Cabinet and establishing the Office of Claims and Appeals and the boards attached thereto. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 02, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committeeHB593 (BR1409)/CI/LM - M. Dossett, C. Massey, R. Goforth, N. Kirk-McCormick AN ACT relating to fraudulent unemployment claims. Amend KRS 341.990 to provide criminal sanctions for fraudulent unemployment claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB594 (BR1610)/AA/CI/LM - A. Gentry AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, "authorizing location," "casino," "county," "county legislative body," "department," "full casino gaming," "gaming licensee," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," "limited casino gaming," and "principal"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend KRS 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to require a local option election in any precinct wanting to host a casino; describe the duties of the county clerk and sheriff in a casino gaming local option election; state requirements for local option elections held on a day other than a regular election day; require the corporation to advertise an invitation to bid for casinos; require the corporation to evaluate all proposals for full casinos; establish initial licensing fees for full casinos at $50 million with an initial licensing period of ten years and annual renewal thereafter at $6 million per year; permit limited casino gaming at horse racing tracks licensed under KRS Chapter 230; establish requirements for limited casinos; establish requirements for any track holding a limited casino license; establish requirements for principals of any corporation granted a casino license; create license application requirements for casino, manufacturer's, or supplier’s licenses; prohibit anyone not licensed from selling, leasing, or otherwise furnishing gaming supplies; prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from participating in casino gaming; require the Lottery Corporation to determine occupations related to casino gaming that require licensure and establish criteria for occupational licensing; permit the corporation to initiate disciplinary action against applicants and license holders; establish an appeal process; create new sections of KRS Chapter 138 to establish wagering and admissions taxes to be remitted by gaming licensees and full and limited casinos; create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to establish the casino gaming revenue distribution trust fund and limit that money to the benefit of the state retirement systems for the first ten years; establish the regional tourism and infrastructure development fund and provide criteria for projects seeking money from the fund; waive 15 U.S.C. secs. 1172, 1173, and 1174 for devices authorized by this Act; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations to define and limit games and devices permitted for gaming in casinos; provide guidelines for exclusion or ejection of certain persons; define “cheat” and provide penalties for those who cheat at casino games; establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet, “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator," “fantasy contest participant," “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “rake,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of fantasy contests; establish the wagering administration fund and direct the uses of that fund; establish the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account and direct the uses of that account; require an annual audit of fantasy contest registrants; establish requirements for fantasy contest procedures; require any person offering online poker in the Commonwealth to have a license from the cabinet and require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing requirements for licensure including geolocation software, age verification, and security and accounting standards; establish an online poker account in the State Treasury; amend KRS 230.210 to define "professional sports venue" and "sports wagering"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to require the racing commission to institute a system of sports wagering at tracks and other specified locations; limit the types of events upon which wagers may be placed; amend KRS 230.215 to declare the intent to allow citizens to enjoy sports wagering and allow the racing commission to promulgate administrative regulations prescribing conditions under which sports wagering is to be conducted; amend KRS 230.225, 230.240, and 230.260 to include sports wagering; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish sports wagering licensure requirements; amend KRS 230.320 to conform; amend KRS 230.361 to include sports wagering; amend KRS 230.3615 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define “adjusted gross income” and impose a tax on sports wagering; amend KRS 230.362, 230.363, 230.364, 230.365, 230.366, 230.369, 230.371, 230.372, 230.373, 230.374, and 230.750 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to prohibit participants from wagering on events in which they participate and to prohibit tampering with the outcome of a sporting event; amend KRS 230.990 to provide penalties for participants who wager on sporting events or tamper with the outcome of a sporting event, sports wagering, and online poker; amend KRS 243.500 to exempt limited or full casino gaming, sports wagering, fantasy contests and online poker; amend KRS 525.090 to exempt persons engaged in casino gaming and sports wagering; amend KRS 528.010 to exempt casino gambling activity, fantasy contests, sports wagering, and online poker and the devices used in the conduct of those forms of wagering; amend KRS 528.020 to conform; amend KRS 528.070 and 528.080 to exempt activity licensed under KRS Chapter 154A, fantasy contests, sports wagering, and online poker; amend KRS 528.100 to exempt limited or full casino gaming licensed under KRS Chapter 154A, fantasy contests, or sports wagering; amend KRS 138.510 to increase the excise tax on live horse racing to 2.5% by July 1, 2023, impose a surtax on historical horse racing and dedicate the proceeds of the surtax to stated purposes; amend KRS 138.513 to increase the excise tax on advance deposit wagering and to add a surtax; APPROPRIATION. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HB595 (BR447) - N. Kulkarni, J. Raymond AN ACT concerning rights and obligations of landlords and tenants to a residential lease. Repeal and reenact and create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to enact the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and apply it across the Commonwealth; repeal various sections of KRS Chapter 383 to conform. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)House ResolutionsHR1 (BR1142) - D. Osborne Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2021 Regular Session of the House of Representatives. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; adopted 75-22HR2 (BR1000) - D. Osborne Establish the membership of the 2021 Kentucky House of Representatives. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; adopted by voice voteHR3 (BR918) - B. Reed Recognize March 23, 2021, as National Agriculture Day. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House FloorHR4 (BR1014) - N. Tate, J. Nemes, S. Baker, K. Banta, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, J. Branscum, R. Bridges, J. Decker, D. Elliott, J. Fischer, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, R. Goforth, M. Hart, R. Heath, T. Huff, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, K. King, M. Koch, W. Lawrence, S. Lewis, S. Maddox, J. Miller, K. Moser, J. Petrie, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, S. Santoro, S. Sheldon, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, R. Webber, B. Wesley Support the Hyde Amendment and encourage its adoption by the United States Congress.HR4 - AMENDMENTSHFA1(M. Marzian) - Retain provisions of the bill; add language relating to prohibition of tax payer dollars used for blood transfusions, behavioral health services, psychiatric medications, and antibiotics. Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 03, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 09, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 10, 2021; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 22, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 74-18HCR5 (BR56) - D. Bentley, K. King Urge federal policymakers to expedite research regarding the safety and efficacy of the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Sep 01, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR6 (BR932) - D. Frazier, B. McCool, N. Tate, J. Tipton A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to support the principles of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR7 (BR389) - K. Moser, A. Bowling, K. Fleming, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty, S. Sheldon, S. Westrom, L. Willner Create the Severe Mental Illness Task Force to study the provision of mental health services to adults with a severe mental illness; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2021 Interim and to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2021.HCR7 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provision and add the director of the Protection and Advocacy Division to membership. Sep 25, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HJR8 (BR176) - T. Bojanowski, K. Banta, K. Flood, A. Scott, C. Stevenson Direct the commissioner of education to convene a strategic assessment and accountability committee; establish minimum requirements for the composition of the committee; establish the duties of the committee; require the commissioner to report the findings of the committee to the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2021, and December 1, 2022, EMERGENCY. Jul 29, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR9 (BR840) - C. Stevenson, T. Bojanowski, P. Minter, J. Raymond, P. Stevenson Direct all hospitals offering emergency services, the Kentucky Board of Nursing, the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, and the Kentucky Office of Victim Advocacy to report information relating to sexual assault nurse examinations and sexual assault medical-forensic examinations to the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services by July 1, 2022; permit the co-chairs of the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services to send the data to be analyzed and reported on by December 1, 2022. Nov 17, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR10 (BR953) - J. Jenkins, K. Flood, D. Graham Require masks to be worn in the areas of the Capitol Annex controlled by LRC and on the third and fourth floors of the Capitol during the 2021 Regular Session. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR11 (BR434) - D. Osborne, C. Massey, P. Pratt Direct the Energy and Environment Cabinet to study the economic impact and feasibility of adopting an electronic waste disposal program in Kentucky; direct the Cabinet to report study findings to the Governor, the LRC, and the relevant Interim Joint Committees. Dec 11, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to Natural Resources & Energy (H) Mar 02, 2021 - posted in committeeHR12 (BR826) - S. Santoro, C. Massey Urge the General Assembly to adopt legislation to adequately fund the Commonwealth's transportation system. Nov 23, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR13 (BR951) - T. Bojanowski, K. Banta, N. Kulkarni, P. Minter, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson Designate the official mental health flag for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Dec 10, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR14 (BR327) - D. Bentley, P. Minter, S. Rudy Proclaim April 26, 2021, to be Diabetic Ketoacidosis Awareness Day in Kentucky. Sep 16, 2020 - Prefiled by the sponsor(s). Jan 05, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Mar 01, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 04, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarHR15 (BR903) - B. Reed, K. King, F. Rabourn, S. Rudy, J. Tipton Recognize February 20 to 27, 2021, as FFA Week in Kentucky. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House Floor Feb 26, 2021 - adoptedHR16 (BR905) - B. Reed, C. Fugate, K. King, S. Rudy, J. Tipton Recognize May 2021 as National Beef Month. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House Floor Mar 03, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR17 (BR906) - B. Reed, K. King, S. Rudy Recognize October 2021 as National Pork Month. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR18 (BR916) - B. Reed, K. King, S. Rudy Recognize September 2021 as National Chicken Month. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House FloorHR19 (BR917) - B. Reed, K. King, P. Pratt, J. Tipton Recognize June 2021 as National Dairy Month. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR20 (BR904) - B. Reed, K. King, P. Pratt, J. Tipton Recognize April 2021 as National Soybean Month. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House FloorHR21 (BR1117) - DJ Johnson, K. King, W. Thomas Urge school districts to commemorate Constitution Day on or around September 17 as an annual event. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR22 (BR1029) - R. Webber, P. Pratt Urge the United States Congress to forgive Kentucky's Federal UI loan balance; suspend loan repayment penalties in the event of nonpayment; forward Resolution to Kentucky Congressmen and Clerks for both houses of Congress. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR23 (BR1104) - J. Raymond Congratulate Joe Biden on his presidential election. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR24 (BR1137) - D. Osborne Provide that when the House of Representatives and the Senate adjourn the first part of the 2021 Regular Session, they adjourn until February 2, 2021, when the second part of the 2021 Regular Session shall convene. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR25 (BR938) - S. Riley, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt Declare the General Assembly's support of civic education, declare the third week in September as the kick-off week for America's Legislators Back to School Program, and encourage members to participate in the “Principal for a Day” program. Jan 06, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to Education (H) Feb 25, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 01, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 02, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Mar 04, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HR26 (BR1154) - K. Fleming, T. Burch, R. Palumbo Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Dr. Bobby "Bob" Miller DeWeese. Jan 07, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Jan 12, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); adopted by voice vote; to House FloorHJR27 (BR1179) - M. Lockett, S. Baker, J. Bray, J. Decker, D. Fister, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis Apply to Congress under 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 limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; state that the application should be aggregated with the applications of other states limited for the purposes identified in the applications; state that the application should be a continuing application until a convention is called or until the application is withdrawn by the Kentucky General Assembly. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR28 (BR246) - D. Fister, S. Sharp Provide that the House of Representatives shall include "in the Year of our Lord" in the adopted date of all House of Representatives simple resolutions that are put on parchment at the direction of the Clerk and on all House of Representatives floor citations; provide that the House of Representatives shall work with the Legislative Research Commission to include "in the Year of our Lord" on all other House of Representatives citations throughout the year. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR29 (BR1193) - S. Westrom, J. Donohue, T. Bojanowski, T. Burch, D. Graham, C. Miller, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Scott, C. Stevenson Affirm the importance of a peaceful transfer of presidential power; acknowledge free and fair elections; and recognize the legal election of Joseph R. Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR30 (BR1184) - S. Riley, T. Bojanowski Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish the 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver Redesign Task Force to study waiver redesign efforts and options and to develop strategies to better utilize Kentucky's Medicaid State Plan services. Jan 08, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H)HCR31 (BR31) - J. Raymond, K. Flood, S. Sheldon Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Preschool Program Task Force to study preschool programs; require findings and recommendations to be reported by November 30, 2021. Jan 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR32 (BR1268) - R. Heath, K. King Honor Kentucky farmers and recognize February 7 to 13, 2021, as Food Check-Out Week. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Agriculture (H); posted in committee Feb 09, 2021 - taken from Agriculture (H); to House Floor Feb 10, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR33 (BR1298) - N. Tate, K. King Commend the Kentucky Recyclers Association, the Kentucky Recycling Coalition, and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and their members. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR34 (BR1185) - S. Riley, T. Bojanowski, C. Massey Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to study alternatives to institutionalized care for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and complex medical needs. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committeeHJR35 (BR1187) - S. Riley, T. Bojanowski, C. Massey Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to implement reforms to the provision of exceptional support services through the Supports for Community Living Waiver Program; EMERGENCY. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committeeHJR36 (BR1186) - S. Riley, T. Bojanowski, C. Massey Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to study the potential costs and benefits of implementing or contracting for long-term crisis intervention services. Jan 13, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 02, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committeeHCR37 (BR1323) - J. Jenkins, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner Establish the Infant Mortality Task Force; list duties and members of the task force; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2021 Interim of the General Assembly and to submit a report by December 1, 2021. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR38 (BR1359) - S. Westrom, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, J. Raymond, A. Scott, C. Stevenson, L. Willner Designate May 2-8, 2021, as Postpartum Depression Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR39 (BR1329) - L. Willner, T. Bojanowski, J. Donohue, K. Flood, N. Kulkarni, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, A. Scott, C. Stevenson Declare March 2021 to be Kentucky Maternal and Infant Mortality and Disparities Awareness Month. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR40 (BR116) - K. Flood, A. Scott, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, L. Willner Declare racism a public health and safety crisis and demand redress. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR41 (BR1662) - D. Fister, S. Baker, K. Banta, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, J. Branscum, J. Bray, R. Bridges, M. Cantrell, J. Decker, J. Dixon, J. Donohue, R. Dotson, J. DuPlessis, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, K. Flood, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, A. Gentry, J. Gooch Jr., D. Graham, D. Hale, A. Hatton, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, M. Imes, J. Jenkins, DJ Johnson, K. King, M. Koch, W. Lawrence, D. Lewis, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, C. McCoy, S. McPherson, D. Meade , M. Meredith, S. Miles, J. Miller, P. Minter, K. Moser, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, B. Reed, S. Riley, R. Roberts, S. Rudy, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, A. Tackett Laferty, N. Tate, W. Thomas, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, B. Wesley, B. Wheatley Condemn anti-Semitism in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 22, 2021 - to House Floor Feb 24, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR42 (BR1585) - R. Roberts, B. Wheatley, T. Bojanowski, K. Flood, A. Scott Denounce the horrific acts of graffiti on the campus of Northern Kentucky University on January 27, 2021. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR43 (BR1537) - C. McCoy Thank United States Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul for voting that the impeachment of former President Donald Trump is unconstitutional. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR44 (BR1302) - M. Koch, C. Massey Proclaim the second Wednesday of February Family Resource and Youth Services Center Day. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Education (H)HR45 (BR1313) - B. Reed, K. King Recognize the establishment of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Generation Bridge Program. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Agriculture (H) Feb 10, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; to House Floor Mar 02, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR46 (BR1614) - B. Reed Designate June 27, 2021, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and designate June 2021 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR47 (BR1236) - N. Tate, J. Gooch Jr., R. Heath, K. King, C. Massey Establish the Election Integrity and Security Task Force to study current elections processes in Kentucky. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 09, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 11, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 79-17 Feb 25, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HR48 (BR172) - K. King Encourage the citizens of Harrodsburg to solicit support to cover the costs of celebrations to commemorate their sestercentennial in 2024; recognize the community and Old Fort Harrod for the upcoming attainment of a 250-year anniversary. Feb 02, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 04, 2021 - to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)HR49 (BR1751) - S. Riley, C. Massey, J. Raymond Encourage high schools to offer students at least 3 hours of annual, nonpartisan instruction on the roles and functions of city, county, and state government. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in HouseHR50 (BR1818) - N. Tate Declaring the week of May 2 to 8, 2021, to be Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR51 (BR1369) - A. Scott, N. Kulkarni Describe the benefits of the Green New Deal and urge the Kentucky Congressional delegation to support the Green New Deal. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR52 (BR1821) - K. Upchurch, R. Palumbo Honor Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors upon its 100th anniversary. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Transportation (H) Feb 26, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 02, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 03, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules Mar 04, 2021 - to House FloorHR53 (BR1248) - C. Massey, J. Blanton, P. Flannery, D. Frazier, R. Goforth, B. McCool, S. Miles, S. Riley Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 04, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - to House Floor Mar 03, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHJR54 (BR1683) - T. Huff Direct the Governor to revoke the mask mandate. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR55 (BR1836) - S. Riley, M. Prunty, S. Westrom Create the 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver Redesign Task Force to review previous waiver redesign efforts undertaken by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and to develop recommendations to ensure the quality and stability of 1915(c) waiver services in Kentucky; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2021 and 2022 interims; require the task force to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2022.HCR55 - AMENDMENTSHCS1 - Retain original provisions; require the Model II waiver service provider to be submitted by the Kentucky Nurses Association; and add the board chair of the Kentucky Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of America and the executive director of the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities to the task force membership.HFA1(S. Riley) - Add the executive director of LeadingAge Kentucky to the membership of the task force; encourage the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Department for Medicaid Services to postpone waiver service rate decreases. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 03, 2021 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 04, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 96-0 with Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1)HR56 (BR1835) - D. Lewis Honor the Kentucky Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR57 (BR1530) - D. Meade , K. Moser, K. Fleming, C. Massey, R. Palumbo, M. Prunty Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish a work group to assess the feasibility of implementing a bridge insurance program, to review current Temporary Assistance for Needy Families expenditures, and to consider opportunities for public-private partnerships to better meet the needs of public assistance beneficiaries. Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 10, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H) Feb 22, 2021 - posted in committee Feb 24, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 25, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 26, 2021 Mar 02, 2021 - 3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Mar 03, 2021 - received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)HR58 (BR1825) - D. Meade Declare the second Monday of October to be "Indigenous Peoples' Day." Feb 09, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR59 (BR1839) - N. Tate, K. Banta, K. King Affirm support for services and providers addressing the domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse public health crisis. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 04, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H); posted in committeeHJR60 (BR1799) - A. Bowling Direct the Department of Revenue and the University of Kentucky's Forestry and Natural Resources Department to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission no later than December 1, 2021, detailing their recommendations for equitable property tax assessment procedures for well-managed forests. Feb 10, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR61 (BR1758) - B. Wheatley, A. Scott, L. Willner Encourage the Kentucky General Assembly to take steps to allow public input and hold public hearings during the redistricting process. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR62 (BR1419) - J. Raymond Create a Legislative workgroup to study the impact of COVID-19 on Kentucky women and mothers in the workforce. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR63 (BR1238) - M. Cantrell Create the Task Force on Economic Effects of Casino Gambling and Recreational Marijuana Legalization to study economic effects of legalization of casino gambling and cannabis on governments, corrections, judiciary, small business, wages, and employment; establish task force membership; require five meeting of the task force during the 2021 interim and report findings to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2021. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR64 (BR1843) - J. Blanton Express support for the Quarter Horse industry and the thousands of citizens in all Kentucky's 120 counties who love, own, show, race, and breed Quarter Horses. Feb 11, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to House Floor Feb 25, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR65 (BR1520) - J. Raymond Recognize November as College Application Month. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR66 (BR1519) - J. Raymond Recognize October as Financial Aid Awareness Month. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR67 (BR1571) - M. Marzian, A. Scott Support the University of Kentucky men's basketball team for exercising their First Amendment rights. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR68 (BR1858) - P. Stevenson, T. Bojanowski, A. Scott, L. Willner Declare support for the admission of Washington, D.C. as a state and urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing statehood. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR69 (BR1838) - M. Koch, R. Palumbo Create the Pari-mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force to study the taxes and rates related to horse-racing in KRS Chapter 138; establish membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2021 Interim, and to submit any proposed findings or recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2021. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 24, 2021 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) Feb 26, 2021 - posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HR70 (BR1850) - S. Maddox, S. Baker Urge the General Assembly to oppose the adoption of a "Red Flag" law or other legislation infringing on the right to keep and bear arms. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR71 (BR1852) - S. Maddox Adjourn in honor of 2020-2021 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Tyler Hudson. Feb 22, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 23, 2021 - to House FloorHR72 (BR204) - B. Reed Express the belief that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR73 (BR1868) - P. Stevenson, A. Scott, T. Bojanowski, J. Jenkins, P. Minter, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, R. Roberts, A. Tackett Laferty Recognizing the last day of February, the day connecting Black and Women's History Months, in honor of Black women. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Feb 25, 2021 - to House Floor Feb 26, 2021 - adoptedHR74 (BR1828) - M. Prunty Recognize the 100th anniversary of the American Physical Therapy Association. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HCR75 (BR1853) - J. Jenkins Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Horse Industry and Gaming Taxation Working Group; require the Legislative Research Commission to consider and approve the working group membership; require monthly working group meeting during the 2021 Interim of the General Assembly; require a report on the working group's findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2021. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HR76 (BR1872) - M. Imes Honor the American flag. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)HJR77 (BR1728) - D. Osborne Ratify emergency executive orders relating to COVID-19 and declare that the orders expire 60 days from the passage of the Resolution; EMERGENCY. Feb 23, 2021 - introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H) Mar 01, 2021 - taken from Committee on Committees (H); 1st reading; returned to Committee on Committees (H); to State Government (H) Mar 02, 2021 - taken from State Government (H); 2nd reading; returned to State Government (H); posted in committeeHR78 (BR1878) - B. Wesley, J. Blanton, J. Branscum, R. Dotson, D. Frazier, D. Hale, K. King, J. Miller Request the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish policies and reports related to children in out-of-home care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Feb 25, 2021 - introduced in House Mar 04, 2021 - to Health & Family Services (H)HR79 (BR1886) - D. Elliott, K. King Honor Dr. Ephraim McDowell and recommend that the statue of Dr. McDowell on display in the National Statuary Hall remain there. Mar 01, 2021 - introduced in HouseHR80 (BR1888) - D. Lewis, S. Baker, K. Banta, L. Bechler, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, T. Bojanowski, A. Bowling, J. Branscum, K. Bratcher, J. Bray, R. Bridges, G. Brown Jr., J. Calloway, M. Cantrell, J. Decker, J. Dixon, R. Dotson, D. Elliott, J. Fischer, D. Fister, P. Flannery, K. Fleming, D. Frazier, C. Freeland, C. Fugate, A. Gentry, R. Goforth, J. Gooch Jr., D. Graham, D. Hale, A. Hatton, R. Heath, S. Heavrin, R. Huff, T. Huff, M. Imes, J. Jenkins, DJ Johnson, K. King, M. Koch, A. Koenig, W. Lawrence, S. Lewis, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massey, B. McCool, C. McCoy, S. McPherson, D. Meade , R. Meeks, M. Meredith, S. Miles, C. Miller, J. Miller, P. Minter, K. Moser, J. Nemes, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, J. Petrie, P. Pratt, M. Prunty, F. Rabourn, J. Raymond, B. Reed, S. Riley, R. Roberts, B. Rowland, S. Rudy, S. Santoro, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, T. Smith, C. Stevenson, P. Stevenson, A. Tackett Laferty, N. Tate, W. Thomas, K. Timoney, J. Tipton, K. Upchurch, R. Webber, B. Wesley, S. Westrom, B. Wheatley, R. White, L. Willner Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Michael Dean Bowling. Mar 01, 2021 - introduced in House Mar 04, 2021 - to House Floor; adopted by voice voteHCR81 (BR1894) - W. Thomas Encourage full support of the Future Vertical Lift, a vital Department of Defense and U. S. Army modernization initiative. Mar 01, 2021 - introduced in House Mar 02, 2021 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H); posted in committee Mar 03, 2021 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 04, 2021 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 5, 2021HR82 (BR1893) - K. Bratcher Resolution identifying the risk of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to set limitations for PFAS exposure. Mar 01, 2021 - introduced in HouseHR83 (BR1883) - D. Elliott Designate August 31 of each year as Overdose Awareness Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mar 01, 2021 - introduced in HouseHR84 (BR1205) - M. Prunty Honor the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program and recognize March 5, 2021, as Dress in Blue Day. Mar 02, 2021 - introduced in HouseHR85 (BR1898) - A. BowlingMar 03-WITHDRAWNHR86 (BR1906) - A. Bowling Declare March 11, 2021, as Social Determinants of Addiction Recovery Day. Mar 03, 2021 - introduced in HouseHR87 (BR1912) - K. Moser Recognize March 4, 2021, as World Obesity Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mar 03, 2021 - introduced in House; to House Floor Mar 04, 2021 - adopted by voice voteHR88 (BR1904) - M. Meredith Recognize April 21, 2021, as Autism After 21 Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mar 04, 2021 - introduced in HouseBills and Amendments by Sponsor* - denotes primary sponsorship of BRsSenateAdams, Julie RaqueSB10, 15*, 30, 38*, 60, 76, 77*, 78*, 81*, 84*, 95*, 116*, 120, 166*, 206*, 207*, 239*, 240*, 259*, 269*, 277*, SR34*, 55, 67, 76, 81, 134, 140*SB78: SFA (6)Alvarado, RalphSB1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 25*, 44*, 45*, 51*, 54, 55, 65, 74*, 90*, 93, 97, 104, 119*, 121*, 151*, 154, 169, 179, SCR58*, 61*, SJR56, 59*, 60*, 68*, SR12, 14, 18*, 25*, 39*, 40*, 55, 63, 67*, 76, 81, 82*, 83*, 94*, 129*, 134, 141*SB78: SFA (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)SB154: SCA (1)SJR60: SCA (1)SJR68: SCA (1)Berg, KarenSB10, 13, 30, 33, 78, 84, 95, 116, 195*, 246, 269, SCR116*, SR67, 76, 81, 134Buford, TomSB4, 9, 30, 78, 93, 132*, 134*, 154*, 164*, 179*, 228, 264, 269, 273*, SJR56, SR8*, 55, 63, 67, 70*, 76, 81, 109*, 131*, 133*, 134, 142*Carpenter, JaredSB5, 71*, 93, 179, 222*, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 134, 145*HB95: SFA (1), (2), (3)Carroll, DannySB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 19, 33*, 34*, 35*, 48*, 49*, 56, 61, 64, 74, 75, 80*, 102, 105, 106, 128, 130*, 135, 148*, 153, 167, 181, 190, 211*, 212*, SCR75, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 78*, 81, 95*, 134SB148: SFA (1)SB211: SFA (1)SB212: SFA (1)Castlen, MattSB1*, 2*, 5, 8, 9, 156*, SJR56, SR63, 67, 76, 81, 107*, 117*, 134SB1: SCA (1); SFA (1)Embry Jr., C.B.SB1, 2, 3, 9*, 80, 92, 94*, 118*, 133, 161, 191*, 192*, 193*, 210*, SR55, 67, 76, 81, 134Girdler, RickSB1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 14*, 29*, 37*, 47*, 78, 93, 98*, 104, 106, 110, 116, 117*, 128*, 213, SJR27*, SR55, 67, 72*, 76, 81, 86*, 133*, 134SJR27: SCA (1)Givens, David P.SB7*, 9, 10*, 135*, 181*, 194*, 218*, SR45*, 55, 57*, 63, 67, 76, 81, 124*, 134, 146*, 147*SB7: SFA (2)SB21: SFA (1)SB135: SCA (1)HB4: SFA (1)HB518: SFA (1)Harper Angel, DeniseSB52*, 58*, 59*, 92, 116, SR81Higdon, JimmySB9, 57*, 62*, 63*, 79*, 92, 101*, 117, 131*, 143*, 144*, 157*, 180*, 202*, 203*, 204*, 217, 238*, 244*, 261*, 268*, 276*, SCR75*, SJR28*, SR32, 33*, 55, 62*, 67, 76, 81, 93*, 134SB79: SFA (1)SB101: SCA (1)SB115: SFA (1)HB1: SFA (2)HB188: SCA (1)HB328: SFA (1)Hornback, PaulSB1, 2, 3*, 5, 9, 14*, 78*, 93*, 108*, 116, 120*, 161, 162*, 179, 188*, 199*, 200*, 209, 213, 229*, SR36*, 63, 67, 76, 81, 110*, 134SB93: SFA (1), (2)SB102: SFA (1)HB229: SFA (1), (2)HB303: SFA (1)Howell, JasonSB9, 93*, 120, 161*, 162*, 172*, 216*, 236*, 243*, SCR136*, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 90*, 103*, 134Kerr, Alice ForgySB9, 10, 30*, 64*, 76*, 99*, 110, 163*, 179, 256*, 269, SJR6*, SR55, 67, 76, 81, 134McDaniel, ChristianSB9, 22*, 24*, 27, 89*, 96*, 169*, 214*, SJR56*, SR8, 10*, 11*, 37*, 49*, 55, 67, 76, 81, 92*, 134SB15: SFA (1), (2)HB8: SFA (3)McGarvey, MorganSB10, 13, 15, 23, 30, 33, 41, 52, 57, 60, 67, 77, 78, 81, 84, 92, 100, 114, 116, 125, 152*, 169, 208*, 229, 230*, 231*, 232*, 233*, 234*, 235*, 239*, 240*, 245*, 247*, 248*, 249*, 250*, 268*, 269*, 270*, 271*, 283*, 284*, 285*, 286*, SR19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 29*, 54*, 55, 67, 76, 81, 95*, 125*, 126*, 127*, 128*, 132*, 134*, 135*SB83: SFA (1), (2)Meredith, StephenSB1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 54*, 55*, 56*, 60*, 61*, 83*, 87*, 93, 97, 122*, 123*, 124*, SJR56, SR26*, 55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 87*, 119*, 134, 137*SB56: SFA (1), (2)Mills, RobbySB5, 8, 10, 11, 61, 83, 85, 97, 102*, 103*, 104*, 105*, 106*, 107*, 111*, 117, 138*, 139*, 140*, 141*, 142*, 153*, 216*, 257*, 264*, SCR7*, SJR56*, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 88*, 134HB4: SCA (1)Neal, Gerald A.SB10, 23*, 27*, 40*, 46*, 60, 77*, 84, 92, 100*, 116*, 125*, 136*, 137*, 155*, 247, 262*, 263*, 269, 282*, 283*, SCR104*, SR55, 67, 76, 77*, 81*, 118*, 123*, 134Nemes, Michael J.SB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 30, 31*, 53*, 80, 85, 92, 93, 98, 104, 110, 117, 126*, 145*, 146*, 169, 211*, 220*, 221*, 226*, 252*, 253*, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 89*, 134SB2: SCA (1)SB53: SFA (1)Parrett, DennisSB9, 10, 39*, 92, 120, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 134Schickel, JohnSB1, 2, 4, 9, 11*, 66*, 67*, 68*, 69*, 70*, 97*, 120*, 149*, 213*, 224*, 244, 258*, 265*, SR4*, 5*, 10, 11, 49*, 50*, 51*, 55, 63, 67, 71*, 76, 81, 111*, 112*, 113*, 134HB1: SFA (1)Schroder, WilSB9, 171*, 267*, 278*, SR10, 11, 46*, 47*, 55, 67, 76*, 81, 92*, 114*, 134Smith, BrandonSB1, 2, 3, 9, 177*, 178*, 179, 255*, SJR56, SR55, 63*, 67, 76, 81SB255: SFA (1)HB207: SCA (1)Southworth, AdrienneSB8*, 28, 82*, 84, 85, 97, 98*, 109, 112*, 113*, 117*, 144*, 158*, 159*, 173*, 174*, 179*, 201*, 208*, 209*, 213*, 217*, 241*, 242*, 244*, 254*, 264, 270, 279*, 280*, 281*, SCR106*, 120*, 130*, SJR38*, SR42*, 63, 67, 76, 81, 134, 146*, 147*SB5: SFA (3), (4), (5)SB7: SFA (1)SB159: SFA (1)SB228: SFA (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)HB1: SFA (3)HB192: SFA (1)Stivers, RobertSB4*, 5*, 9, 10*, 15*, 100*, 120, 125*, 227*, 228*, 274*, 275*, SR1*, 2*, 3*, 8*, 55*, 67, 76, 81, 108*, 134SB5: SFA (6), (7), (8), (9)SB99: SFA (1)SB270: SFA (1), (2)Storm, Brandon J.SB9, 93, 117, 131*, 133*, 161*, 162, 179, 215*, 223*, 237*, 251*, 254*, 260*, SJR56, SR41*, 63, 67, 73*, 74*, 76, 81, 96*, 97*, 98*, 99*, 134SB223: SFA (1)Thayer, DamonSB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 50*, 84, 120, 182*, 183*, 184*, 185*, 186*, 189*, 219*, SCR35*, SR10*, 11*, 13*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 25, 55*, 63, 65*, 67, 76, 81, 85*, 105*, 134SB153: SFA (2)Thomas, ReginaldSB4*, 10, 27, 30, 41*, 42*, 43*, 57, 78, 81, 116, 120, 160*, 175*, 179, 269, SR9*, 12*, 52*, 53*, 55, 67, 76, 81*, 121*, 122*, 134SB77: SFA (1)SB245: SFA (1), (2)SB247: SFA (1), (2)Turner, JohnnieSB1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 85*, 110*, 117, 126, 179, SR55, 63, 67, 76, 81, 134HB404: SFA (1)Webb, Robin L.SB92, 176*, 179, 205*, SCR64*, 69*, SR46, 63, 67, 76, 81, 134SB261: SCA (1)West, StephenSB2*, 9, 65*, 92*, 93, 97*, 109*, 114*, 115*, 117, 174*, 243*, 244, 264*, 266*, SJR56, SR46, 63, 67, 76*, 81, 115, 134, 139*, 144*SB99: SFA (2)Westerfield, WhitneySB3*, 9*, 10*, 36*, 52*, 72*, 73*, 84, 153*, 165*, 170*, 187*, 190*, 272*, SR23*, 24*, 55, 67, 76, 81, 100*, 134SB52: SFA (1)SB83: SFA (3)SB84: SCA (1)SB120: SFA (1), (2), (3)SB153: SFA (1)SB165: SFA (1)HB8: SFA (1), (2)HB307: SCA (1)Wheeler, PhillipSB1, 2, 9, 26*, 32*, 53, 75*, 85*, 86*, 88*, 104, 110*, 111*, 117, 126*, 147*, 169, 257*, SCR64*, SR55, 63*, 67, 76, 79*, 80*, 81, 84*, 126, 132*, 134SB54: SFA (1)SB86: SFA (1)SB126: SCA (1)SB247: SFA (3)Wilson, MikeSB1, 2, 3, 5, 8*, 9, 10, 28*, 44, 45, 93, 196*, 197*, 198*, SR55, 66*, 67, 76, 81, 134Wise, MaxSB1, 2, 3, 5, 6*, 9, 91*, 104, 106, 127*, 128*, 129*, 167*, 168*, 225*, SJR56, SR30*, 31*, 32*, 43*, 44*, 55, 67, 76, 81, 91*, 101*, 102*, 115*, 134SB127: SFA (1)SB225: SCA (1)Yates, DavidSB4, 13*, 15, 23, 30, 41, 52, 78, 80, 92, 110, 116, 169, 195*, 237*, 246*, 247, 269, SR48*, 67, 76, 81, 118*, 134, 138*, 143*SB5: SFA (1), (2)HouseBaker, ShaneHB2, 14, 15, 36, 91, 101, 109*, 149, 170*, 175, 183, 188, 217, 218*, 277, 314*, 333, 338, 348, 361, 418, 427, 452, 454*, 460, 538, 578, 582*, HJR27, HR4, 41, 70, 80HB454: HFA (1), (2)Banta, KimHB14, 16*, 17, 19*, 23, 25, 26, 29*, 37, 44*, 48, 50, 57, 81, 94, 95, 100*, 101, 118, 130*, 134, 139, 142, 145*, 146*, 148, 149, 163, 173, 222, 223, 224*, 232, 241, 264*, 278, 305*, 319*, 326, 338, 348, 364, 371*, 427, 460, 497, HJR8, HR4, 13*, 41, 59, 80HB145: HFA (1), (2)Bechler, LynnHB1, 2*, 4, 5, 6*, 13*, 36, 48, 91*, 101, 103*, 145, 155, 156, 161*, 171, 216*, 217, 218, 242*, 333, 336, 348, 360*, 396, 418, 460, 471*, 472*, 549, HR4, 41, 80HB360: HFA (1)Bentley, Danny HB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 24, 47*, 48*, 49*, 89, 94*, 95*, 101, 114*, 135, 174, 183*, 206, 219*, 222*, 242, 251*, 307, 326*, 333, 348, 367, 427*, 448, 460, 501, 532*, 538, 556*, 561, 585, HCR5*, HR4, 14*, 41, 80HB219: HCA (1)HB556: HCA (1)Blanton, JohnHB10, 14, 17, 44, 48, 61, 62, 91, 95, 101, 114, 139*, 141*, 145, 162, 190*, 218, 254, 265, 277, 282, 304*, 333*, 348, 369*, 427, 431, 433*, 460, 479*, 495*, 496*, 519*, 520*, 524, 542*, 561, 578, HR41, 53, 64*, 78, 80HB190: HFA (1)HB479: HFA (2)HB495: HFA (1)Bojanowski, TinaHB11, 12, 14, 19, 25, 26, 27, 38, 43, 44, 48, 50, 54, 55, 57, 62, 75, 77, 78, 81, 92, 95, 97, 100, 105, 106, 108, 110, 114, 130, 134, 136, 139, 140, 142, 147, 148, 153, 163, 173, 200*, 201, 208, 210, 232, 239, 240, 241, 252, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288*, 289*, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 303, 305*, 306*, 398, 406, 486*, 488, 506, 525, 546*, 579*, HCR37, 68, HJR8*, 9, 30*, 34*, 35*, 36*, HR13*, 29, 38, 39, 41, 42, 73, 80HB149: HFA (5)Bowling, AdamHB1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 10, 25, 44, 48, 50, 62, 102, 114, 126, 153, 155, 157*, 183, 218, 222, 254, 256*, 282, 305, 344*, 345*, 367, 400, 448, 532, HCR7, HJR60*, HR80, 85*, 86*HB7: HFA (1)Branscum, JoshHB1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 48, 95, 101, 155, 183, 188, 198*, 209, 277, 279*, 348, 453*, 460, 468*, 574*, 578, HR4, 41, 78, 80HB279: HCA (1)Bratcher, Kevin D.HB14, 16, 26, 36, 48, 57, 92, 98*, 100, 101, 112*, 133*, 139, 143, 145, 149, 159, 164, 168, 219, 236, 252, 254, 303, 309, 339*, 340*, 348, 360, 367, 415, 418, 427, 460, 490*, 491*, 559, HR80, 82*Bray, JoshHB1, 2, 7, 14, 48, 91, 95, 96, 101, 103, 145, 155, 158*, 175, 183, 188, 196, 209, 216, 217, 218, 254, 272*, 278, 320, 338, 348, 360, 361, 427, 438, 448, 451, 460, 501, 516*, 578, 590*, HJR27, HR41, 80Bridges, RandyHB1, 2, 5, 6, 46*, 48, 89*, 91, 95, 101, 105, 135*, 142*, 177, 183, 218, 219, 222, 242, 278, 307, 320, 326, 333, 368*, 429*, 430*, 460, 471, 532, 561, HR4, 41, 80Brown Jr., GeorgeHB19, 21, 38, 44, 67, 80*, 81, 83*, 95, 116, 227*, 228*, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 296*, 301, 305, 356, 457*, 464*, 468, 502*, 546, 587, 588, HR80Burch, TomHB11, 19, 21, 70*, 95, 97*, HR26, 29Calloway, JoshHB2, 36, 48, 91, 95, 101, 149, 218, 277, 280, 320, 348, 360, 370*, 427, 460, 468, HR80HB370: HFA (3)SB120: HFA (1)Cantrell, McKenzieHB11, 12, 19, 23, 24, 26, 32, 33, 42, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 77, 78, 95, 99, 100, 116, 118, 136, 139, 239, 240, 290*, 358*, 359*, 385*, 398, 406*, 488*, HCR63*, HR41, 80HB10: HCA (1)Decker, JenniferHB1, 2, 10, 15, 25, 26, 36, 57, 85*, 87*, 91, 95, 96, 101, 103, 142, 145, 148, 149, 155, 175, 176*, 196, 217, 218, 235, 251, 254, 273, 276, 277, 331, 336, 338, 348, 448, 460, 501*, 558, 574*, HJR27, HR4, 41, 80Dixon, JonathanHB1, 6, 7, 14, 26, 46, 57, 142, 153, 202*, 209*, 278, 303, 348, 353*, 364, 578, HR41, 80HB415: HFA (4)Donohue, JefferyHB11, 19, 21, 28*, 40*, 41*, 44, 58*, 78, 95, 239, 240, 281*, 287, 305, 406, 427, HR29*, 39, 41HB79: HFA (1)Dossett, MyronHB30*, 75, 84*, 92, 95, 138*, 155, 159, 165*, 183, 237*, 254, 257*, 278, 333, 338, 348, 360, 460, 474*, 494*, 593*HB259: HFA (1), (2)Dotson, RyanHB48, 57, 91, 95, 101, 139, 140, 145, 148, 158, 183, 196, 217, 218, 272, 277, 294, 307, 338, 348, 360, 452, 460, 473, 532, 578*, HR41, 78, 80DuPlessis, JimHB1, 2, 8*, 26, 44, 48, 95, 142, 173*, 174*, 183, 218, 254, 386*, 428, 460, 507*, 508*, 544, HR41SB120: HFA (2), (6)Elliott, Daniel HB2, 3, 7, 10, 31*, 91, 95, 100, 101, 136, 148, 155, 190, 218, 278, 343*, 419*, 420*, 483*, 583, HR4, 79*, 80, 83*Fischer, Joseph M.HB2*, 15, 36, 48, 91*, 95, 101, 103*, 124*, 142, 144*, 145, 149, 150*, 151*, 152*, 197*, 225*, 242, 254, 269*, 348, 416*, 460, 536*, HR4, 80HB425: HFA (1)Fister, DanielHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 17, 91, 92, 95, 96, 101, 103, 133, 145, 149, 155, 175, 190, 207, 209, 216, 218, 233*, 234*, 254, 256, 272, 307, 348, 360, 361, 415, 460, 501, 518, 535, HJR27, HR28*, 41*, 80Flannery, PatrickHB1, 2, 4, 7, 24, 44, 48, 61, 94, 95, 145, 155, 175, 183, 207, 218, 221, 230, 254, 274*, 278*, 303, 329*, 330*, 338, 348, 372, 389*, 390*, 391*, 427, 431*, 443*, 444*, 445*, 460, 471, 480*, 485*, 503*, 523*, 526, 540*, 586*, 591*, HJR27, HR4, 41, 53, 80HB278: HFA (2)Fleming, KenHB7, 10, 19, 26, 44*, 48, 50, 57, 133, 139, 140, 145, 149, 183, 276, 278, 309, 317*, 318*, 333, 338, 364, 405*, 438*, 543*, 575*, 587*, 588*, HCR7, HJR57, HR26*, 41, 80HB309: HFA (7), (8)HB438: HFA (1)Flood, KellyHB11, 12, 19, 21, 23, 26, 33, 38, 43, 55, 57, 64, 71, 72, 78, 80, 81, 83, 86, 95, 100, 107, 110, 116, 122, 130, 136, 173, 181, 185, 186, 200, 232, 240, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297*, 298, 299, 356, 379*, 398, 406, HCR31, 37, HJR8, 10, 40*, HR38, 39, 41, 42Frazier, DeannaHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 26, 48, 50*, 57, 95, 101, 105*, 139, 140*, 145, 155, 158*, 172*, 175, 183, 196, 199*, 217, 218, 222, 254, 277, 307, 320, 326, 348, 365*, 438, 448, 460, 524*, 532, 538*, 578, 585*, HCR6*, HJR27, HR4, 41, 53, 78, 80HB140: HFA (2)HB158: HFA (1)HB453: HFA (1)Freeland, ChrisHB1, 2, 14, 26, 37, 44, 48, 57*, 91, 101, 183, 184*, 196, 230*, 273*, 326, 333, 339, 348, 386*, 396*, 427, 460, 482*, 524, 551*, 567*, HR4, 41, 80HB482: HFA (1)Fugate, ChrisHB1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 14, 91, 94, 95, 96, 101, 103, 155, 175, 183, 196, 216, 218, 242, 254, 277, 320, 333, 348, 366, 427, 460, 471, 501*, 538, 557*, 578, HR16, 80Gentry, AlHB14, 19, 24, 33, 38, 44, 55*, 95, 105, 136*, 139, 183, 241*, 305, 398, 527*, 528*, 529*, 530*, 531*, 594*, HR41, 80HB475: HFA (2)Goforth, RobertHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 36, 48, 91, 101, 103, 136, 145, 155, 158, 165, 175, 189, 217, 361, 367, 448, 460, 470, 492, 532, 561, 593, HR4, 53, 80Gooch Jr., JimHB14, 18*, 95, 101, 136, 175, 207*, 209, 238, 242, 331, 333, 392*, 393*, 400, 418, 521*, 544*, 545*, HCR47, HR41, 80Graham, DerrickHB11, 19, 38, 44, 48, 57, 78, 95, 136, 232, 240, 254, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 398, 406, 562*, 592*, HJR10, HR29, 41, 80HB6: HFA (1)Hale, DavidHB2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 17, 24, 37, 48, 61, 84, 89*, 91, 95, 96, 101, 103, 135, 139, 142, 155, 156, 159, 168, 183, 184, 189*, 196, 206, 209, 210, 214, 216, 217, 218, 242, 252, 254, 277, 333, 348, 383, 400, 427, 446, 447*, 460, 471, 477, 501, 524, 532, HR41, 78, 80HB189: HFA (1)Hart, MarkHB1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 26, 36*, 44, 48, 57, 61, 84, 88, 91, 92, 95, 101*, 104*, 124, 139, 142, 145, 149, 155, 156, 159*, 160*, 173, 175*, 183, 191, 206, 217*, 242, 252, 272, 277, 278, 338*, 347*, 348*, 360, 388*, 415, 417*, 418*, 452, 460, 466*, 471, 472, 473, 476, 501, 532, HR4HB475: HFA (1)Hatton, AngieHB11, 12, 14, 44, 48, 55, 59, 61, 62*, 63, 95, 127*, 128*, 129*, 136, 137*, 139, 153, 282*, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 299, 305, 398, 404*, HR41, 80HB1: HFA (2)Heath, RichardHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 46, 48, 89, 91, 135, 183, 189, 209, 218, 221, 229, 233*, 236*, 242, 268*, 303, 325*, 333*, 357*, 374*, 375*, 382*, 384, 438, 460, 477, 501, 518*, 561, 578, HCR47, HR4, 32*, 41, 80HB382: HFA (1)HB415: HFA (1)SB102: HFA (1)SB120: HFA (5)Heavrin, SamaraHB7, 8, 14, 25, 26, 48, 54, 57, 78*, 95, 100, 139, 142, 145, 148, 155, 173, 183, 209, 210*, 211*, 212*, 213*, 231*, 254, 272, 278, 306, 307, 310*, 326, 333, 338, 348, 364*, 427, 428, 460, 532, 561, HR41, 80HB231: HFA (1)Huff, Regina HB1, 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 25, 26, 38, 44, 48, 57, 101, 108, 140, 142, 145, 163*, 164*, 175, 183, 208*, 217, 218, 242, 252*, 253*, 254, 338, 354*, 355*, 376*, 377*, 403*, 460, 470, 471, 492, 532, 578, HR80HB208: HFA (5)Huff, ThomasHB1, 2, 5, 15, 26, 36, 44, 48, 57, 61, 91, 95, 96, 101, 103, 114, 125, 136, 139, 148, 149, 155, 175, 209, 216, 217, 218, 219, 241, 254, 348, 361*, 415, 442, 460, 475, HJR54*, HR4, 80Imes, Mary BethHB2, 91, 101, 218, 265*, 276, 333, 348, 373*, 460, 501, 558*, 561, 574, HR4, 41, 76*, 80Jenkins, Joni L.HB11, 12, 19, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34*, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 51, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 74, 78, 81, 86, 93, 95, 97, 99, 100, 110, 116, 118, 136, 148, 162*, 173, 223*, 232, 240, 266, 267*, 283*, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 305, 350, 356, 371, 398, 500*, HCR37*, 75*, HJR10*, HR41, 73, 80HB309: HFA (2), (3), (4)HB479: HFA (1)Johnson, DJHB14*, 26, 44, 48, 57, 95, 101, 102, 155, 189, 202*, 207, 210, 218, 238*, 272, 276*, 280*, 327*, 328*, 331, 348, 420, 427, 448, 460, 479, 492, 501, 512*, HR4, 21*, 41, 80King, KimHB1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 15, 26, 37, 44, 91, 95, 96, 103, 108*, 109, 111, 155, 156*, 184, 206, 209, 210, 214, 216, 217, 218, 235, 242, 251, 256*, 277, 310, 320, 329, 332*, 334*, 335*, 338, 348, 366, 403, 425, 427, 437, 460, 477, 501, 524, 532, 556, 574, 578, HCR5, 47, HR4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 32, 33, 41, 45, 48*, 59, 78, 79, 80HB256: HCA (1)Kirk-McCormick, NormaHB18, 47, 61, 62, 95, 101, 136, 155, 165, 183, 196, 206, 207, 209, 218, 222, 282, 300*, 338, 348, 448, 460, 501, 539*, 565*, 593Koch, MatthewHB14*, 79*, 90*, 101, 136, 196, 206, 214*, 229*, 241, 307, 308*, 348, 394*, 532, 537*, HCR69*, HR4, 41, 44*, 80Koenig, AdamHB5, 10, 25, 145, 149, 220*, 226*, 241*, 267*, 278, 348, 364, 378*, 415*, 465*, 534*, HR80HB226: HCA (1)HB415: HFA (2), (3), (5)Kulkarni, NimaHB11, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 32, 33, 34, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 55, 56, 57, 64, 78*, 81, 95, 107, 110, 130, 132*, 136, 148, 173, 185, 186, 187, 201, 223*, 240*, 244, 245, 246, 266, 283, 284, 285*, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291*, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 305, 356, 461*, 462, 463, 468, 559*, 560*, 595*, HR13, 39, 51*HB468: HFA (1)Lawrence, WilliamHB1, 2, 7, 10, 14, 15, 25, 38, 57, 61, 91, 95, 101, 136*, 145, 149, 183, 209, 217, 218, 221, 232, 241, 253, 272, 278, 307, 338*, 351*, 363, 367, 427, 428, 431, 448, 460, 501, 516, HJR27, HR4, 41, 80Lewis, DerekHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 37, 38, 44, 48, 50, 84, 89, 91, 102, 105, 114, 136, 139, 145, 162, 163, 174, 175, 177, 183, 209, 217, 222, 242, 254*, 272*, 328, 339, 348, 364, 448, 460, 470*, 532, 549, 578, HJR27, HR41, 56*, 80*Lewis, ScottHB2, 11, 14, 17, 26, 44, 48, 57, 95, 101, 139, 153, 155, 163, 165, 183, 208, 222, 238*, 254, 331*, 348, 460, 532, HR4, 41, 80Lockett, MattHB15, 26, 36, 57, 91, 96, 101, 103, 145, 149, 216, 217, 218, 235*, 250*, 276, 333, 348, 418, 460, 501, HJR27*, HR41, 80Maddox, SavannahHB2, 15*, 36*, 91, 101, 124, 143*, 145, 149, 159, 171*, 175*, 217*, 218, 336*, 337*, 361, 394, 418, 432*, 460, 473, 501, 516*, 549*, HR4, 41, 70*, 71*, 80HB175: HFA (1), (2)SB1: HFA (1), (2), (3)Marzian, Mary LouHB11, 19, 21, 38, 48, 70, 78, 95, 118, 130, 139, 148, 173, 240, 260*, 263*, 293*, 356, 406, 481*, HR67*HB309: HFA (1)HR4: HFA (1)SB8: HFA (3)Massey, C. 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311*, 312*, 313*, 348, 382*, 428, 460, 509*, 532, HR80HB1: HFA (1), (3)HB214: HCA (1)HB494: HFA (1), (2), (3)SB2: HFA (1)SB129: HFA (1)Rudy, StevenHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 48, 95, 183, 198, 230*, 267, 307, 365, 395*, 400*, 439*, 460, 576*, HR14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 41, 80HB9: HFA (1)HB230: HFA (1)HB278: HFA (1)HB400: HFA (1)Santoro, SalHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 24, 36, 48, 61, 81, 84, 95, 101, 120, 125*, 142, 149, 162, 175, 226, 241, 242, 278, 279*, 303*, 306, 307, 326, 333, 348, 353, 363*, 433, 449*, 450*, 451*, 535*, 561*, HR4, 12*, 80HB303: HFA (5)Scott, AtticaHB12, 19, 21*, 22, 23, 27*, 43*, 44, 45, 48, 51, 55, 56, 59, 61, 63, 64, 71, 77, 80, 81, 83, 86, 95, 97, 107, 110*, 116, 122, 127, 130, 173, 181, 185*, 186*, 187*, 200, 201, 228, 239*, 240, 244*, 245*, 246*, 247*, 248*, 260, 266*, 283, 284, 285*, 286*, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 294, 295, 297*, 298, 299*, 350*, 356*, 358, 399, 461*, 462*, 463, 464, 469*, 481, 560, 581*, HCR61, 68, HJR8, 40*, HR29, 38, 39, 42, 51*, 67, 73*Sharp, ScottHB1, 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226*, 232, 235, 241, 252, 254, 278, 279, 348, 364, 579, 580*, HR80Tipton, JamesHB2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17*, 25, 48, 52*, 82*, 90, 95, 101, 111*, 121*, 139, 148, 149, 153*, 171*, 183, 254, 258, 270*, 271*, 331, 338, 348, 387*, 421*, 448, 460, 487*, 501, 532, 574, HCR6, HR4, 15, 16, 19, 20, 41, 80HB271: HCA (1)SB1: HFA (4)SB120: HFA (3)Upchurch, KenHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 91, 95, 158, 188, 218, 348, 394, 459*, 460, 504*, 524*, 532, 578, HR41, 52*, 80SB131: HCA (1); HFA (1)Webber, RussellHB9*, 26, 44, 48, 57, 91, 92*, 95, 101, 133, 139, 155, 202, 218, 278, 348, 349*, 361, 372, 412*, 413*, 415, 422*, 460, 532, HCR22*, HR4, 41, 80HB214: HFA (1)HB475: HCA (1)Wesley, BillHB1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 14, 15, 26, 44, 57, 75, 84, 91, 95, 101, 103, 109, 125, 139, 145, 156, 158, 175, 183, 189*, 196*, 206*, 209, 210, 216, 217, 218, 219, 256, 272, 277*, 279, 312, 338, 367, 448*, 452, 453, 460, 492, 501, 518, 578, HR4, 41, 78*, 80HB370: HFA (1)Westrom, SusanHB7, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 32, 33, 35, 38, 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urgent-need insulin program - HB 122Bouncers, security, training, public safety, Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control - HB 173; SB 268Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Child-care centers, class and group size - SB 148: SCS, SFA (1) for Health and Family Services, continuing access to insulin program - SB 110 for Health and Family Services, crisis hotline - HB 403 for Health and Family Services, involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial - SB 239 for Health and Family Services, Medicaid reimbursement rate increase - HB 352; HB 499 for Health and Family Services, mental health crisis services - HB 546 for Health and Family Services, smoke evacuation systems, require the use - SB 38 for Health and Family Services, urgent-need insulin program - SB 110Cannabis licensees, agency to promulgate regulations for - HB 467Casino gaming - SB 253Challenge, General Assembly, intervention - HB 569Child-care centers, class and group size - SB 148Commissioner, Department of Financial Institutions, establishment of supervision fees - SB 178 Department of Financial Institutions, student loan servicing - HB 239 Department of Insurance, travel insurance - HB 250: HCSCommissioner of Financial Institutions, Special Purpose Depository Institutions, regulation - SB 178 of insurance, database of billed health care services charges - SB 19 of Insurance, pharmacy benefit managers, regulation - HB 532Constitutional challenges, establish venue - HB 3: SCS challenges, establishment of judicial panel and venue - HB 3County Attorney traffic safety programs, requirements, Transportation Cabinet approval - SB 131: HCS, HFA (1)COVID-19 regulations, requirement to consult General Assembly - HB 161Deficient but became effective, nullification of - SB 65Department for Medicaid Services, certified professional midwifery services, coverage - HB 291 for Medicaid Services, dispensing fees, establishment and implementation - HB 177 for Medicaid Services, doula services - HB 286 for Medicaid Services, ordering, referring, and prescribing provider type - SB 90; SB 90: SCS for Medicaid Services, reimbursement methodologies, establishment and implementation - HB 177 for Public Health, doula certification - HB 292 of Agriculture, animal control officers, continuing education - SB 205 of Agriculture, hemp floral and leaf material - SB 217 of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control, medicinal cannabis program - SB 92; HB 136 of Corrections, minimum jail standards, county jails - SB 140 of Insurance, essential health benefits, definition of - HB 11 of Insurance, Kentucky all-payer claims database, penalty for noncompliance - HB 74Doula program, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, data - HB 266Education Professional Standards Board, competency demonstration option - HB 525Effect of administrative regulations, study - SCR 106Embalmers and funeral directors, licensing fees - HB 220Emergency administrative regulations, findings of deficiency - SB 2 administrative regulations, procedures - SB 2Emergency, declared by officials, 30 day time limit - SB 1Emergency declared by officials, applicability of KRS Chapter 13A - SB 1: SCSExecutive branch agencies, notification of administrative regulation - SB 2: HFA (1) Branch Ethics Commission, transition team member ethics - SB 6Fertilizer and pesticide, Department of Agriculture, promulgate regulations - HB 236Health and Family Services, infectious or contagious disease restrictions - SB 2: HFA (1) and Family Services, statewide mobile food units - SB 208Information required - SB 2Insurance commissioner, pharmacy benefit managers, regulation - HB 532: HCSJustice and Public Safety Cabinet, Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities - HB 7: HFA (1)KCTCS, endowment match fund, administration - HB 234Kentucky Board of Education, educational service provider, assessment and accountability - HB 149: HFA (4) Board of Education, student records maintenance and protection - HB 149: HFA (9) Board of Pharmacy, certification program, certification rules - HB 460 Department of Education, open meetings and open records requirement - HB 149: HFA (1) High School Athletic Association, supplemental school year - HB 369 High School Athletic Association, supplemental school year eligibility - SB 128; SB 128: SCS Real Estate Authority, administrative regulations, approval - HB 172Labor Cabinet, Kentucky OSHA standards for public employees - HB 475: HFA (2)Major economic impact, regulations causing - HB 144Medicaid Services, Medicaid pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222Motor Vehicle Commission, fees - SB 131: HCSNotice, deadline for appeal, unemployment insurance, fraud prevention - SB 7Nullification of select emergency administrative regulations - HB 161Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Office of Health Data and Analytics, Kentucky all-payer claims database, administration - HB 74 of Unemployment Insurance, fraud prevention - SB 7: SCSOphthalmic dispenser license renewal fee, regulation to establish - HB 170Outdoor advertising devices, permit fees - HB 328: SFA (1)Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33Penalties for violating COVID-19 rules, notwithstand - HB 360: HCSPersonnel Cabinet, paid parental leave - SB 285PFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, establishment - HB 559Postsecondary student disciplinary proceedings, minimum procedural requirements, right to appeal - HB 145Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact - HB 38Public Protection Cabinet, fantasy contests, online poker - HB 241Racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statement - SB 40; SB 155Racing Commission, sports wagering - HB 241Real Estate Authority, heir property research fund - SB 43Sanctuary cities, determination of, establishment of hearing procedures - HB 242 postsecondary institution, determination of, hearing procedures - HB 242Solitary confinement of juveniles, limitations on - HB 86Splash pads, local governments, regulation - SB 171State Board of Elections, establish - SB 271 Board of Elections, mail-in absentee ballots, curing deficiencies - HB 203 Board of Elections, omnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574 Board of Elections, promulgation - HB 204 Board of Elections, promulgation of regulations - HB 205 Board of Elections, voter assistance forms - HB 425: HCS Board of Elections, voting procedures - HB 425 Police, firearm registration and sales - HB 83; HB 502Stop arm camera violation, contest to code enforcement board, procedure - HB 189Submission and review of administrative regulations, processes for - HB 429Transportation Cabinet, driver vision testing - HB 439; HB 439: HCS Cabinet, Off-highway vehicles, operation on certain public roadways - SB 75: SCSVoluntary non-opioid directive, Cabinet for Health and Family Services - HB 584 non-opioid directive, licensing boards - HB 584AdvertisingAdvertising for legal services, regulating - SB 20Balloon releases, ban use - SB 58; HB 260Kratom products, consumer protections, establishment - SB 241Outdoor advertising device, compensation, definition - HB 328; HB 328: HCS advertising device, conforming, definition - HB 328: SFA (1) advertising device, definition - HB 328; HB 328: HCS advertising device, nonconforming, definition - HB 328: SFA (1)Public funds for advertisement, disallowance for Governor and lottery - SB 279Storage facility, lien enforcement, notice requirement, newspaper, Web site publication - HB 98 facility, lien enforcement, notice requirement, newspaper, website publication - HB 98: HCSSubscription, cancellation policies - HB 262Telecommunications services for jail inmates, bidding requirements - SB 187Advisory Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesAudiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission, creation - HB 39; SB 47Celebratory commissions, creation - HB 256: HCSCentennial and semiquincentennial commissions, creation - HB 157 celebration, state parks, anniversary, tourism, special events - HB 88; HB 443Charitable Gaming Advisory Commission, gender neutral language - HB 534Commission on Military Affairs, job training for veterans, report - SB 246 on Military Affairs, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246 on Race and Access to Opportunity, membership, add Attorney General - SB 10: HCSCreation, centennial and semiquincentennial commissions, anniversary, state parks, celebrations - HB 88Creation of State Park Centennial Commission, anniversary, state parks, celebration - HB 443Economic Development Finance Authority, business loans, preference for veteran-owned businesses - SB 246Emergency administrative regulations, prohibition on - HB 144 Response Commission, appointment of Dep't of Military Affairs executive director as member - SB 133; SB 133: SCSKentucky all-payer claims database advisory committee, establishment - HB 74 Community Crisis Response Board, abolition, Executive Order 2020-1035 - SB 159 Community Crisis Response Board, membership, amendment - SB 159: SCS Statuary Hall Commission, creation - SJR 6Legislative and congressional redistricting, establishment of - HB 23 Oversight and Investigation, duties - HB 6 Oversight and Investigations Committee, duties - HB 6: SCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, minority party, representation - HB 6: HCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, open records, retain - HB 6: HFA (1) Program Review and Investigations, name change - HB 6Old Fort Harrod State Park, sestercentennial celebration, commission - HB 256PANS AND PANDAS, advisory council, establishment - HB 180Race and Access to Opportunity, establish - SB 10 and Access to Opportunity, establishment - SB 10: SCSSchool screening committees, minority student population of 50% or greater, composition of - SB 77Aeronautics and AviationAircraft, repair and replacement parts, sales and use tax exemption, elimination - HB 356Commonwealth Office of Technology, Division of Geographic Information Systems, aerial imagery - HB 421: HCSLocal air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS air boards, appointments to air board by state university, when allowed - HB 158 air boards, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCS Air Boards, technical correction - HB 158: HFA (1)Noise mitigation, income tax credit - HB 281Pilots, occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, support and urging full funding - HCR 81Aged Persons and AgingAlzheimer's disease or other dementias, training for direct-care staff - SB 61Assisted-living communities, certification - SB 35Elder care expenses, allowable campaign expenditure - HB 22Health Services, technical correction - SB 206; HB 478Medicare supplement insurance, requirements - HB 97; SB 234Office of Dementia Services, establishment - SB 74; HB 441Parkinson's Awareness Month, April, designation as - SR 66Property tax, homestead exemption, owners who are 65 or older, proposed constitutional amendment - SB 31Sex offenders, senior citizen center, prohibition against - SB 26AgricultureAbandoned Horse Task Force, establishment of - SCR 69Agricultural Development Board, confirmation, Patrick Moran Henderson - SR 87 Development Board, confirmation, Robert F. Williams - SR 88 Development Board, executive director, hiring - SB 3: HFA (1) Development Board, Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation - SB 3 land, energy, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Board of Agriculture, declare emergency - SB 93: SFA (1)Broadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348Cannabidiol products, labeling of - HB 325Commissioner, election of, automatic recount in - HB 162 Executive Branch Ethics Commission, member, appointment - HB 454Commissioner of Agriculture, gender-neutral - SB 194; SB 199 of Agriculture, make gender-neutral correction - HB 375Commissioner's office, transition teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSConsumable hemp products, exemption - HB 388Criminal damage to property, livestock, inclusion of - HB 229 damage to property, poultry, inclusion of - HB 229: SFA (2)Department of Agriculture, animal control officers, continuing education - SB 205Diseased animals, gender-neutral change - SB 200; HB 374Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of - HB 236FFA Week, recognition of - HR 15Fish species, Kentucky-grown agricultural product, definition - SB 102Food Check-Out Week, honor farmers - HR 32 Check-Out Week, honoring farmers - SR 36Green New Deal, benefits for Kentucky agriculture - HR 51Healthy Soils Program, funding for farmers - HB 560Hemp, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol threshold, one percent - SB 113Hemp floral and leaf material, labeling, certification - SB 217 testing, procedures - SB 112Industrial hemp products, drug-free workplace, appeals process - SB 144Kentucky Farm Bureau, Generation Bridge Program, recognition - HR 45 Farm Bureau Generation Bridge Program, recognizing establishment of - SR 103 Proud, Rural Development Fund, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon, funds, eligibility - SB 102: SFA (1) Proud, Rural Development, funds, eligibility, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon - SB 102: HFA (1) State Fair Board, appointing authority, duties - HB 518Medical marijuana, safety and efficacy research, advocating for - HCR 5Motor fuels, gasoline, license, standards - HB 233National Agriculture Day, recognition - HR 3 Beef Month, recognizing - HR 16 Chicken Month, recognizing - HR 18 Dairy Month, recognition - HR 19 Pork Month, recognizing - HR 17PFAS, Action Plan, best practices for - HR 82Poultry, exemptions, farmers, sales - HB 516Recreational marijuana - HCR 63Small business loans, grammatical and technical corrections - HB 380Soybean Month, recognizing - HR 20State Board of Agriculture, appointing authority, state veterinarian, duties - SB 93 Fair Board, duties - HB 518: HCS Fair Board, executive committee, establish - HB 518: SFA (1)State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransition team, Commissioner's office, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6Wages and hours, exemption for agricultural employers and employees, removal of - HB 385Workers' compensation, exemption for employers and employees, removal of - HB 385Alcoholic BeveragesAlcohol to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67; SB 67: SCSAllow microbrewers to sell directly to licensees without distributor - SB 15: SFA (1), SFA (2)Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban - SB 58; HB 260Bouncers, security, training, public safety, Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control - HB 173; SB 268Commercial quadricycle license holder, amended definition of "commercial quadricycle" - SB 62: SCS quadricycle license holder, amended definition of commercial quadricycle for - SB 62Direct shipper license, annual license renewal - HB 415: HFA (5) shippers licenses, requirements - HB 415Distilled spirits, minimum production requirements - SB 68Distillers to report and pay wholesale taxes - HB 415: HFA (2)Distillery souvenir gift shop, sales to quota retail package - HB 415: HFA (5)Distributors and microbrewers, contractual provisions - SB 15Hotel, limited alcohol package sales by - SB 108licensed sales, employment of persons under the age of 20 - SB 69Malt, allow rectifiers to rectify - HB 415: HFA (4)Microbrewers, gift shop sales of distiller-collaborated products - SB 108 limited self-distribution to retailers - SB 15Private clubs, limited alcohol package sales by - SB 108Regulatory licensing fee, cities and counties, allowance to charge - HB 179Remove gender-specific language - HB 510Restaurant, limited alcohol package sales by - SB 108Retail licensee - HB 415: HFA (1)Special licenses, define parameters - HB 415Wine corkage, In conjunction with a meal, allowance of - SB 176AlcoholismAdvisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities, establishment - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCSAlcohol and drug counselors, educational requirements for - SB 166; SB 166: SCSSocial Determinants of Addiction Recovery Day, declaring - HR 85; HR 86Substance use disorder programs, license - HB 444Treatment of opioid or alcohol use disorder, utilization reviews, prohibition - SB 51; HB 102Amusements and RecreationCasino gaming, constitutional amendment, authorization - HB 528 gaming, licensing for - HB 531; HB 594 gaming, provisions for - SB 253Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Charitable gaming facilities, lease restrictions waiver - HB 226; HB 226: HCSFantasy contests, provisions for - HB 241 sports contests, provisions - HB 531; HB 594Historical horse racing, court action - SB 120: HFA (1) horse racing, excise tax on - SB 120: HFA (2), HFA (6)Motorboats documented with Coast Guard, registration requirements, establishment - HB 111Motorboats, waterway usage fee - HB 567Online poker, provisions - HB 531; HB 594 poker, provisions for - HB 241Pari-mutuel wagering, definition - SB 120; SB 120: HFA (3), SFA (1); HB 481Sports wagering, provisions - HB 531; HB 594 wagering, provisions for - HB 241Animals, Livestock, and PoultryAbandoned Horse Task Force, establishment of - SCR 69Animal abuse, first degree, second degree, aggravated - HB 215 seizure, cost-of-care petition - HB 100Assault on a service animal, first degree, inclusion of assistance animals - HB 466Assistance dogs, prohibiting misrepresentation - SB 57Criminal damage to property, livestock, inclusion of - HB 229 damage to property, poultry, inclusion of - HB 229: SFA (2)Danger of death, dog or cat, removal from vehicle, civil immunity - SB 33; HB 99Department of Agriculture, animal control officers, continuing education - SB 205Dog safety and welfare, local government, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Dogs and cats, torture - HB 57Dogs, cats, and rabbits, prohibited sales of - SB 59Domestic violence, conduct against domestic animals, inclusion - HB 26Game meat, distribution to cooperative extension agencies, government and nonprofits, purposes - HB 209Green New Deal, benefits for agriculture - HR 51Kentucky Proud, Rural Development, funds, eligibility, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon - SB 102: HFA (1)National Beef Month, recognizing - HR 16 Chicken Month, recognizing - HR 18 Pork Month, recognizing - HR 17Police dogs, official working dogs of Kentucky, naming and designation - HB 366Poultry, exemptions, farmers, sales - HB 516Shelter pets, official pets of Kentucky, designation - SB 210 pets, official pets of Kentucky, naming and designating - SB 242AnnexationCity annexing certain extraterritorial county land, procedures - SB 274; SB 274: SCSConsolidated local governments, legislative council duties - HB 309: HFA (7), HFA (8)Municipal, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCSPetition numbers, notifications - SB 145Within a consolidated local government, duties of the legislative council - HB 309: HFA (6)Appropriations911 fund, carrier cost recovery fund - SB 180; SB 180: SCSAutomated speed enforcement fund, establishment - HB 496Broadband deployment fund - HB 320: HCS; HB 348; HB 348: HCSCabinet for Health and Family Services, mental health crisis services, fund establishment - HB 546Cannabis development fund, creation of - HB 467Carl Brashear statue, addition - HB 544 Brashear statue, addition of - SB 22Claims against the Commonwealth, appropriate funds for - HB 405Colon cancer screening and prevention, fund - SB 16Consolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120Coronavirus, federal assistance, grant - SB 7; SB 7: SCSCOVID fines, refund - HB 360Department of Agriculture, animal control officer training - SB 205Education, youth-at-risk - HB 192: SFA (1)Elections, automatic recount in - HB 162Electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles, highway usage fee proceeds, road fund - HB 508 vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 561Fertilizer and pesticide, licence fees, registration, changes to - HB 236Fines for open dumping and littering - SB 86Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (2)Guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel, fees - HB 420Healthy Soils Program, funding for farmers - HB 560Heir property research fund, creation - SB 43Highway preservation fee, establishment - HB 561 work zone safety fund, moneys from, automated speed enforcement - HB 496Hospital rate improvement programs, modification - HB 183; HB 183: HCSImpact of COVID-19, appropriate funds for - HB 191Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSKCTCS, endowment match fund, $3 million annually - HB 234Kentucky all-payer claims database fund, establishment - HB 74 Center for Cannabis Research - HB 326 emergency rental assistance fund, creation - HB 570 lakes and rivers tourism fund - HB 567 Retirement Systems, liability-based contributions for KERS employers - HB 8; HB 8: HCS, SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3)Legislative Branch Budget - HB 194; HB 194: HCS, SCSLiteracy coaching fund, creation - SB 115: SFA (1)Malt beverage wholesale taxes, payment by microbrewers - SB 15Medicinal cannabis program, local medicinal cannabis trust fund - HB 136 cannabis program, medicinal cannabis trust fund - HB 136Mining performance bonds, distribution of funds from penalties - HB 137Motor fuels, retail facility, license fee, changes to - HB 233Motorboats, waterway usage fund - HB 567Multimodal transportation fund, establishment - HB 561Operator's license, vision testing upon renewal - HB 439Pension income exclusion, retroactive raise - HB 252Processing fee, property valuation administrator - SB 103Property valuation administrators, local funds - HB 368Reading diagnostic and intervention fund, repurpose funds - SB 115; HB 270Rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund - HB 556: HCSScholarship, coal-county paramedic scholarship - HB 533Share of casino admissions tax to county - SB 253Special committee on New State Capitol Monuments endowment trust fund - SB 27 license plates, extra fees, distribution - HB 370State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransportation Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCSWest End Opportunity Partnership - SB 125; HB 587Wetland and stream mitigation fund - SB 261ArbitrationFair market value, requirement upon disagreement - SB 15: SCSArchitectsConstruction, required usage for certain projects, exception for - SB 99; SB 99: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2)Emergencies, liability protection, time period - SB 1: SCSEmergency, services provided, immunity - SB 5; SB 5: SCSOccupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Area Development DistrictsState/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSAssociationsPlanned communities, rights and responsibilities of - SB 121Unions, public employees, collective bargaining, designated representative - HB 56AthleticsFantasy contests, provisions for - HB 241 sports contests - HB 531; HB 594Intercollegiate student athletes, name, image, and likeness, compensation - SB 249Interscholastic athletics, designation for eligibility based on biological sex, requirements - SB 106; HB 471Kentucky High School Athletic Association, rules and regulations, uphold - HB 563Postsecondary athletics, designation for eligibility based on biological sex, requirements - SB 106; HB 471Sports wagering - HB 531; HB 594 wagering, provisions for - HB 241Supplemental school year, high school students, eligibility - SB 128; SB 128: SCS; HB 369Attorney GeneralAbortion reporting audit, report to - HB 460 statutes, enforcement - HB 2Authority, specified legal actions, initiate or intervene - HB 479; HB 479: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2)Balance billing and reimbursement, injunction - SB 19Civil action, unlawful enforcement, federal firearms laws - HB 585Constitutional challenges, executive branch orders and regulations, notice required - HB 3; HB 3: SCSCrematory authority, process of alkaline hydrolosis - HB 346Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Department of Law, reorganization - SB 251Election of, automatic recount in - HB 162Emergencies, suspension of laws, approval required - SB 1: SCSExecutive Branch Ethics Commission, member, appointment - HB 454False claims act, authority, investigate and prosecute - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1) claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Fertilizer and pesticide, violations, penalties - HB 236General Assembly, corruption of member, enforcement - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1) Assembly, corruption of member, jurisdiction - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1) Assembly, disobedient witness, enforcement - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1) Assembly, disobedient witness, jurisdiction - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1)Intervention and investigation, request of Senate President and Speaker of the House - HB 479; HB 479: HCSInvestigation, assisting agencies - HB 479; HB 479: HCS illegal and fraudulent activites - HB 479 illegal and fraudulent activities - HB 479: HCSJudgments and fees, reimbursement by Finance and Administration Cabinet - SB 29Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427; HB 427: HCSLegal actions, authority, constitutional issues - HB 479; HB 479: HCSOpen records, complaint allowed, delay or extension of time - SB 201Opinions, constitutionality of executive orders - HB 538Penalty enforcement, internet data collection, express consent requirement - SB 190Personal protective equipment, purchase or lease from other countries, certification of need - HB 214; HB 214: HCS, HFA (1)Public records, request form, promulgate by administrative regulation - HB 312: HCSRecall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Report to, charges or convictions relating to gang activity - SB 136Retirement and pensions, fraudulent claims to obtain benefits, investigation and enforcement of - HB 261Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransition team, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6 teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSUninsured employers fund, legal actions, transfer - HB 479Unlawful discriminatory practice, civil cause of action - HB 175; HB 175: HFA (1), HFA (2)Attorney, Commonwealth's911 communications and records in ongoing investigation, publication on Web site - HB 581Criminal procedure, remote appearance, provide - HB 551 procedure, remote appearance, specified proceedings, provide - HB 551Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Judgments and fees, reimbursement by Finance and Administration Cabinet - SB 29Prosecutors Advisory Council, appointment to serve - HB 522Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Report required, charges or convictions relating to gang activity - SB 136State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSAttorney, County911 communications and records in ongoing investigation, publication on Web site - HB 581Compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Criminal procedure, remote appearance, provide - HB 551 procedure, remote appearance, specified proceedings, provide - HB 551Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Duties, advisory opinions - HB 309: HCSExtreme risk protection order, assistance to petitioner - HB 463Firearms seizure, dangerousness hearing, public representation - HB 70Judgments and fees, reimbursement by Finance and Administration Cabinet - SB 29Prosecutors Advisory Council, appointment to serve - HB 522Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTraffic safety programs, requirements, Transportation Cabinet approval - SB 131: HCS, HFA (1)AttorneysAccident reports, attorney designee, allowed to inspect - SB 201: SCSAdvertising, regulating - SB 20Criminal defense, indigent clients, representation - HB 343; HB 391Crisis aversion and rights retention order, hearing, indigent persons - SB 229Extreme risk protection order, hearing, indigent persons - HB 463Guardians ad litem, appointment, involuntary commitment - SB 239Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Paternity actions, attorney's fees, order requiring opposing party to pay - SB 231AuctioneersOccupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Auditor of Public AccountsAbortion reporting requirements, audit - HB 103Annual audit, Administrative Office of the Courts - HB 169 sheriff tax settlement audit requirements - HB 265Election of, automatic recount in - HB 162Executive Branch Ethics Commission, member, appointment - HB 454Local government audits, deadlines, establishment - HB 519 government audits, expenses, limitation - HB 519Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Reorganization, Auditor of Public Accounts Executive Order 2020-01, confirmation - HB 176State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTelecommunications services for jail inmates, audits - SB 187Transition team, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6 teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSAudits and AuditorsAnnual audit, Administrative Office of the Courts - HB 169Background ChecksLabor Cabinet, employee, access to tax records, privacy protections - SB 146Learning pods, exclusion - HB 473Youth-serving organization volunteer - SB 230Bail and Pretrial ReleasePretrial release; conditions of - SB 223Release, prohibition of money bail - SB 286 when speedy trial provisions not satisfied - SB 223: SFA (1)Release within 12 hours, prohibition for persons charged with certain offenses - HB 564 within 12 hours, prohibition of persons charged with certain offenses - HB 164Banks and Financial InstitutionsConsumer loan licensees, permitted loan charges - HB 259; HB 259: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2)Deferred deposit service businesses, maximum loan charges - HB 243 deposit service businesses, required practices - HB 243Deposits by minors, gender-neutral language - SB 183Examiners, gender-neutral language, inclusion - HB 312Financial services, kratom producers and retailers - SB 241Kentucky financial institutions, custody of digital assets - SB 177Local government investments, aggregate limitations - SB 171; SB 171: SCSMoney transmission, scope of regulation - SB 134 transmitters, licensing - SB 134Public Bank Task Force, creation - SJR 38Special Purpose Depository Institutions, establishment and regulation - SB 178State Investment Commission, membership - HB 275Student loan servicers, requirements - HB 239West End Opportunity Partnership, board membership appointment - SB 100; HB 588Barbers and CosmetologistsKentucky Veterans Suicide Prevention Program, establishment - HB 399Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Personnel Cabinet, Personnel Board member, elections - SB 143Blind or Deaf PersonsBioptic driver's licenses, testing and renewal requirements - HB 300Blind vendors, operation of vending facilities on public properties - HB 577Parents or prospective parents with blindness, establishment of rights - HB 359Boards and CommissionsAdd one additional member to the Medical Assistance Advisory Council - HB 53: HCSAdministrative regulations, requirement to consult - HB 161Agricultural Development Board, executive director, hiring - SB 3: HFA (1) Development Board, Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation, reorganization - SB 3Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, adding Cannabis Administrator to - HB 467Board of Agriculture, declare emergency - SB 93: SFA (1) of Claims, Board of Tax Appeals, Crime Victims Compensation Board, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592 of Education, healthy relationship instruction, administrative regulations - HB 462 of Education, interscholastic athletics, regulations related to biological sex - SB 106; HB 471 of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, licensing fees - HB 220 of Emergency Medical Services, licensure after incarceration - SB 195 of Licensed Diabetes Educators, renamed - SB 70 of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists, fees - HB 304 of Medical Licensure, recognition of military training in licensure, report - SB 246 of Ophthalmic Dispensers, license renewal fee - HB 170 of Pharmacy, continuing access to insulin program, establishment - HB 122 of Pharmacy, urgent-need insulin program, establishment - HB 122Cabinet for Health and Family Services, continuing access to insulin program, establishment - SB 110 for Health and Family Services, urgent-need insulin program, establishment - SB 110Citizen oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1) oversight board and investigatory office, consolidated local government police review - SB 245; SB 247Code enforcement boards to hear contest to stop arm camera violation - HB 189Commission on Military Affairs, job training for veterans, report - SB 246 on Military Affairs, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Committee on New State Capitol Monuments, establishment - SB 27Controlled substance prescribing boards advisory council, establishment of - SB 78: SFA (6)County boards of education, election division redistricting - HB 76Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, membership - HB 446Economic Development Finance Authority, business loans, preference for veteran-owned businesses - SB 246Education Professional Standards Board, competency demonstration option, establishment - HB 525 Professional Standards Board, reorganization - SB 168Eligible veterans, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118Emergency administrative regulations, prohibition on - HB 144EPSB, early literacy teacher preparation tests, list of approved tests, maintenance of - SB 115; HB 270Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, commissioner, sole appointment authority - HB 394Health practitioner licensure boards, telehealth - HB 140: SCSHistorical commissions, creation - HB 256: HCSHorse racing commission, pari-mutuel wagering approval - SB 120; HB 481Kentucky Board of Education, add Kentucky Teacher of the Year - SB 152 Board of Education, add student and teacher - HB 178 Board of Education, addition of members - HB 379 Board of Education, demographic representation, requirements - HB 178: HCS Board of Education, eligibility requirements - HB 178 Board of Education, Executive Order 2020-610, confirmation - HB 178: HCS Board of Education, ex-officio member, addition - HB 178: HCS Board of Education, removal of local board members, deletion - HB 331 Board of Radon Safety, responsibilities - HB 340 Community Crisis Response Board, abolition, Executive Order 2020-1035 - SB 159 Community Crisis Response Board, membership, amendment - SB 159: SCS Department of Education, reorganization - SB 168 horse racing commission, executive branch code of ethics inclusion - HB 481 Horse Racing Commission, members and employees, subject to executive branch ethics laws - SB 120: SFA (3); SB 153 Horse Racing Commission, members, ethics provisions - SB 153: SFA (2) Registry of Election Finance, confirmation, H. David Wallace - SR 111 River Authority, qualifications of directors - SB 179 State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, reimbursed expenses - HB 545 State Fair Board, appointing authority, duties - HB 518 Statuary Hall Commission, creation - SJR 6Local air board, appointments to by state university, when allowed - HB 158 air board, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCS school board members, removal by commissioner or state board, deletion - HB 331 school boards, FAFSA completion policies, development - HB 253 school boards, nonresident pupil policy, adoption - SB 170; HB 563Lottery board of directors, gender neutral language - HB 534Medical Assistance Advisory Council, membership - HB 53: HFA (1)Municipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSNursing board, advanced practice registered nurse licensees, prescriptive authority of - SB 78Personnel Board, electronic notification of elections - SB 143 Board, gender-neutral language - SB 139; SB 189; HB 323; HB 341; HB 576Physician Assistant, Board of Medical Licensure composition, Academy of Physician Assistants - SB 273Postsecondary governing boards, student disciplinary proceedings, minimum procedural requirements - HB 145Racing commission, communications - SB 120: HFA (5)Real Estate Appraisers Board, requirements - HB 172 estate appraisers, complaints with the board - HB 172: HCSSexual orientation and gender identity change efforts for minors, prohibition - HB 19; SB 30Soil and Water Conservation Commission, membership, gender-neutral - SB 185State Board of Accountancy, scholarship program, authority to establish - HB 224 Board of Agriculture, appointing authority - SB 93 Fair Board, duties - HB 518: HCS Fair Board, executive committee, establish - HB 518: SFA (1)State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTeachers' Retirement System board of trustees, gubernatorial reorganization, board exemption - HB 436Unemployment Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126West End Louisville Advisory Council - SB 100; HB 588 End Opportunity Partnership - SB 100; HB 588Boats and BoatingFish and wildlife conservation officers, payment from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program - HB 557Kentucky River Authority, qualifications of directors - SB 179Motorboats documented with Coast Guard, registration requirements, establishment - HB 111Motorboats, waterway usage fee - HB 567Ramp fees, sales and use taxes, imposition - HB 356Safe boating certificates, requirement, delayed enforcement - HB 319 boating certification, personal watercraft and motorboats, requirements - SB 188Bonds of SuretyDeputy constables, execution - HB 267; HB 267: HCSBonds, PublicLocal government bonding, notes, advertising - SB 171; SB 171: SCSTransportation improvement districts, authority and requirements - HB 451Budget and Financial AdministrationAbortion services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216; HB 460Appropriation - HB 320: HFA (1)Appropriation, rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund - HB 556: HCSBranch budget bills, technical corrections - HB 555; HB 556Budget forms, technical corrections - HB 554Claims against the Commonwealth, appropriate funds for - HB 405Department of Revenue, publication of administrative writings - HB 330Economic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164Education, youth-at-risk - HB 192: SFA (1)Highway construction contingency account, allowable uses of funds - SB 238 construction contingency account, reporting requirements - SB 238Impact of COVID-19, appropriate funds for - HB 191Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSKentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427Legislative Branch Budget - HB 194; HB 194: HCS, SCSOpioid abatement trust fund - HB 427: HCSPostsecondary education performance fund, biennial budget, treatment - SB 135State Investment Commission, membership - HB 275State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransparency Web site, contract, approval - HB 565Transportation Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCS funding legislation, support - HR 12United States Constitution, Article V convention on restraining federal government, call for - SJR 56Campaign FinanceCandidates, post-election filing, requirement - HB 558Childcare and elder care expenses, allowable campaign expenditure - HB 22 expenses, allowable campaign expenditure - HB 67Filings, electronic requirement - HB 558Payment for transportation of voter to the polls, prohibition - HB 167CannabisCannabidiol products, labeling of - HB 325Cannabinoid products, FDA-approved prescription medication - HB 307 products, scientific research - HB 307Consumable hemp products, exemption - HB 388Hemp, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol threshold, one percent - SB 113Hemp floral and leaf material, labeling, certification - SB 217 testing, procedures - SB 112Industrial hemp products, drug-free workplace, appeals process - SB 144Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research, establishment - HB 326Licenses, creation and regulation - HB 461 creation and regulation of - HB 467Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Capital ConstructionState/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransportation Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCSCemeteries and BurialsAlkaline hydrolosis, definition of cremation - HB 346Burial grounds, requiring proper care - HB 414Coroners, cremation of unclaimed body, when allowed - HB 373Fee, veterans cemeteries, interment of veteran families, prohibition - HB 578Fetal remains, final disposition - HB 460Chambers of CommerceSmoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258Charitable Organizations and InstitutionsAccount-granting organizations, Education Opportunity Account Program - SB 25; HB 149 organizations, EOA program, student demographic reporting - HB 149: HFA (6)Animal shelters, partnership with retail pet shop - SB 59Charitable gaming, 40 percent rule waiver - HB 226; HB 226: HCS Gaming Advisory Commission, gender neutral language - HB 534 gaming facilities, lease restrictions waiver - HB 226; HB 226: HCS health care providers, medical professional liability insurance - SB 163; HB 426 health care providers, registration - SB 163; HB 426Game meat, distribution to cooperative extension agencies, government and nonprofits, purposes - HB 209Homeless services, operator's licenses and personal IDs, issuance procedures - HB 430KCTCS, endowment match - HB 234West End Opportunity Partnership, board membership appointment - SB 100; HB 588Charter County GovernmentConsolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120Dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Children and MinorsAbortion, constitutional amendment, no protected right - HB 91Abortion reporting requirements, audit - HB 103; HB 460Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Abused or neglected child, definition - SB 174Accommodations at postsecondary institutions, requirements for lactating students - HB 181Account-granting organizations, EOA program, student demographic reporting - HB 149: HFA (6)Adoption, set aside, facts and findings required - HB 329Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180At-Risk Children, bringing awareness to - SR 83Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Child abuse awareness and prevention, required instruction - HB 154 abuse, condemnation - HR 59 abuse, neglect, or dependency investigations, violation reporting - HB 221: HCS; HB 455 and maternal mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 185 Care Assistance Program, income eligibility - HB 106 dependency, neglect, or abuse reports, requirements - HB 221; HB 221: HCS fatality annual report, requirements - HB 212 pornography, under 12 years old, raising penalty for - HB 254 support, adjustment, application of parenting time - HB 404 support, calculation of - HB 404: SCS support calculations - HB 404: SFA (1) support, flagrant nonsupport, increase arrearage amount before qualifying - HB 402; HB 402: HCS, SCS support, paternity action, retroactive attachment - HB 404 support, self-support reserve, adjustment - HB 404 support, update obligation table - HB 404Child-care centers, administrative regulations for class and group size - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1) centers, local government regulation - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1)Childcare expenses, allowable campaign expenditure - HB 22; HB 67Child-caring facility, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Child-placing agency, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Children in out-of-home care, requirements - HB 492; HB 492: HCSCivics instruction, high school, local and state government, recommendation - HR 49; SR 57Constitution Day, school districts, commemoration - HR 21Corporal physical discipline, use of, prohibiting - HB 134Court proceedings, member of general public, permitted attendance - HB 503 proceedings, public attendance, establish limitations and guidelines - HB 503COVID-19, children in out-of-home care, policies and reports - HR 78Custody determination, factors, false reporting of claims of abuse - HB 547De facto custodian, definition - SB 32Dependence, neglect, and abuse proceedings, public attendance, when permitted - HB 503Dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, informal adjustment of - HB 389Deposits, gender-neutral language - SB 183Disseminating personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267; SB 267: SCS personally identifiable information, prohibition - SB 96Early literacy education, requirements - SB 115; HB 270Education service provider, student records maintenance and protection - HB 149: HFA (9) service providers, student behavior and discipline reporting - HB 149: HFA (7)English language learners, EOA program, educational service provider requirement - HB 149: HFA (3)Family Resource and Youth Service Center Day, designation of - HB 308 Resource and Youth Services Center Day, proclamation of - HR 44Federal School Breakfast Program, breakfast as instructional time - HB 384Homeless children and youth, education financial assistance, EOA Program - HB 149: HFA (2)Infant mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39 mortality disparity, awareness - HJR 40Instruction permits, minimum age requirement - HB 355Interscholastic athletics, designation for eligibility based on biological sex, requirements - SB 106; HB 471Juvenile crimes, children 12 and under, referral to family accountability, intervention, and resp - SB 256 handgun violence prevention study - SCR 116KCHIP, contraceptive coverage - SB 250 counseling interventions, perinatal depression, coverage requirement - HB 295 mental health wellness examination, coverage requirement - HB 77Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, formulas, coverage requirement - HB 296 Children's Health Insurance Program, long-acting reversible contraception, coverage - HB 298Lactation support and breastfeeding equipment, Medicaid coverage, requirement - HB 350Learning pods, child-care center, exclusion - HB 473 pods, family child-care home, exclusion - HB 473Maternal depression screenings, KCHIP coverage, requirement - HB 287 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Mental health counseling, child access to, allowing for - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1) Health Flag, support childhood mental health awareness, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305National Guard Adoption Assistance Program, increase in assistance amount - HB 206Newborn and infant screening program, cytomegalovirus (CMV), inclusion of - SB 91 safety device, permitting - HB 155Newborns, correctional facilities, care and placement - SB 84; SB 84: HCS, SCSOut-of-home placement of children, home study for, requirements - HB 493Parental rights, establishing - SB 97Parents or prospective parents with blindness, establishment of rights - HB 359Perinatal care, advisory committee, establishment - HB 293Preschool education programs, eligibility - HB 64President Donald J. Trump, anti-human trafficking initiatives, commending - SR 42Public assistance program eligibility, asset limits, elimination of - HB 68 schools, healthy relationship instruction, age-appropriate, requirement for all grades - HB 462Qualified mental health professional, child welfare investigations, definitions for - HB 448; HB 448: HCSReading and literacy instruction, accelerated interventions, one-on-one instruction - SB 115: SCSSchool hand hygiene, urge districts to adopt plan - SR 21 screening committees, minoritystudent population of 50% or greater, composition of - SB 77Screen time, public school students, limitations - SB 281Screening committees, student member - SB 77: SFA (1)Sex assigned at birth, alteration, element of abuse and neglect - HB 336 assigned at birth, alteration, treatment limitations - HB 336Solitary confinement of juveniles, limitations on - HB 86Statewide student assessments, opt out, parents or guardians of students - HB 579Statute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse, criminal and civil actions - HB 472Student data, public schools, digital instructional services, limitations - SB 281 performance levels, proficient, definition - SB 115: SCSTransgender healthcare services, written parental consent - HB 477Transportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109Unlawful storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Youth camp staff member, standards for, establishing - SB 66; SB 66: HCSYouthful offender referral process, limitations on - SB 36Circuit ClerksConstitutional challenges, certification, establishment of requirement - HB 3Driver's license application, automatic voter registration, option to decline - HB 182Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82CitiesAbortion services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216; HB 460Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities, establishment - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCSAnnexation, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCSAnnexation of certain extraterritorial county land, procedures - SB 274; SB 274: SCSBonding, notes, advertising - SB 171; SB 171: SCSBurial grounds, requiring proper care - HB 414Certain, online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Child-care centers, local government regulation - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1)Civil action, prevention of damage by an assemblage of people - SB 211; SB 211: SCSConsolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120Constables and deputies, powers - HB 267; HB 267: HCSConstruction plans, educational facilities, local options for review - HB 279 plans, local options for review - HB 279: HCSDedication of resources to preserve monuments, edifices, graves, and lands from damage - SCR 7Dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Emergencies, executive orders, municipal utility shut-off moratoria, prohibition - HB 272: HCSEmergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318 orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by legislative body - HB 13Encroachment permits, collection and use of fines for violations - HB 199Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)First responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Incompatible offices, differing jurisdictions, officer and employee prohibition - SB 151Investments, aggregate limitations - SB 171; SB 171: SCSKentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427License fees when cities annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274; SB 274: SCSLocal air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS occupational tax, sharing of information, refunds - HB 249: HFA (3), HFA (5) regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Minimum wage, authority to establish - HB 34; SB 41 wage, option to establish - HB 358Motor fuel tax revenue sharing, modified distribution ratios - HB 561Municipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSOccupational license tax requirements - HB 428Operations during COVID-19 emergency, in person - HB 1: SFA (1)Ordinances penalizing businesses violating COVID-19 orders, notwithstand - HB 360: HCSPeace officer, certification, revocation - SB 80 officer certification, revocation - SB 233 officer, conditional offer of employment - SB 80 officers, work hours - SB 171; HB 223Planning and zoning, agricultural land, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266 commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Police, training stipend, increase - HB 339Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82Residential care facility, zoning - HB 237; HB 257Sanitation districts, sewer service, right to refuse service - HB 302Special districts, local air boards, appointments to by state university, when allowed - HB 158 districts, local air boards, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCS Districts, local Air Boards, technical correction - HB 158: HFA (1)Splash pads, regulation - SB 171; SB 171: SCSTaxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167TVA in lieu of payments, distribution - HB 382Cities, First ClassCitizen oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1) oversight board and investigatory office, consolidated local government police review - SB 245; SB 247Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Cities, Home Rule ClassAnnexation of certain extraterritorial county land, procedures - SB 274; SB 274: SCSAnnexation, within consolidated local governments - HB 309: HFA (7), HFA (8)Economic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164License fees when annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274; SB 274: SCSMassage therapists, preemption of local regulation - SB 171Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Peace officers, work hours - SB 171; HB 223Petition numbers, notifications - SB 145Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Within a consolidated local government, annexation, petition in support of annexation - HB 309: HFA (6)Civil ActionsAbortion statutes, enforcement - HB 2Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Alteration of sex, minors, damages - HB 336Attorney General, authority, initiate or intervene - HB 479; HB 479: HCSBorn-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Censorship, social media, establishment - SB 111; HB 416; HB 539Civil action by Attorney General, unlawful enforcement, federal firearms laws - HB 585Constitutional challenges, establish venue - HB 3: SCS challenges, establishment of judicial panel and venue - HB 3Covenant not to compete, civil action allowed - SB 235COVID-19, limitation of liability - HB 10; HB 10: HCSDamages, closure of business due to emergency order - HB 104Disseminating personally identifiable information, minors, suit for damages - SB 96 personally identifiable information of a public official, action - HB 520 personally identifiable information, suit for damages - SB 267Dissemination personally identifiable information, suit for damages - SB 267: SCSDomestic violence, conduct against domestic animals, inclusion - HB 26Emergency orders, criteria for, suit allowed for not following - HB 15; HB 217 orders, suit allowed, criteria - SB 1: HFA (2)Estates, statute of limitations, change - HB 435Exercise of constitutional rights, dismissal of legal actions against - HB 132Facial recognition technology, use - SB 280False claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Firearms seizure, dangerousness hearing - HB 70General Assembly, right to intervene, constitutional or other challenge - HB 569Guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel, fees - HB 420Heir property, partition - SB 43Immunity, vehicle damage, removal of dog or cat in danger of death - SB 33; HB 99Implantation of identification devices, cause of action - SB 280Injury to person, belief or perception of victim - HB 248Involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial, certain felonies - SB 239Involving the Commission on Human Rights, timelines for, extend - SB 73Judgement, gender-neutral language - SB 219Maintaining a crime-related nuisance, creation of - HB 112Medical costs, limitation on recovery - SB 54New civil action, violation of KRS 237.104 - HB 549Private entity, biometric data, injury - SB 278Prosecutor, judgment and fees, reimbursement by Finance and Administration Cabinet - SB 29Public records, actions against the Commonwealth, prohibit records subject to discovery - HB 312: HCSPunitive damages, recovery - HB 93; HB 248Recovery for injuries or death, limitations, proposing constitutional amendment - SB 17Residential rental property, forcible detainer, commencement of action - HB 30Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72School athletics, male student permitted to compete as female, civil liability of school - SB 106; HB 471Seized animal, cost of care petition - HB 215 animal cost-of-care petition - HB 100Sovereign immunity, limited waiver - HB 479; HB 479: HCS immunity waiver, freedom of religion violation - SB 260; HB 582Statute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse - HB 472Unlawful discriminatory pratice, firearms industry - HB 175; HB 175: HFA (1), HFA (2)Civil ProcedureAbortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Actions involving the Commission on Human Rights, timelines for, extend - SB 73Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Child support, adjustment, application of parenting time - HB 404 support, calculation of - HB 404: SCS support calculations - HB 404: SFA (1) support, establishment, temporary removal order, required action - HB 404 support, paternity action, retroactive attachment - HB 404 support, self-support reserve, adjustment - HB 404 support, update obligation table - HB 404Citizen review board, protections in - SB 247: SCSCivil action by Attorney General, unlawful enforcement, federal firearms laws - HB 585 cause of action, unlawful discriminatory practice, firearms industry - HB 175; HB 175: HFA (1), HFA (2)Constitutional challenges, establish venue - HB 3: SCS challenges, establishment of judicial panel and venue - HB 3Crisis aversion and rights retention order, firearms prohibition, petition - SB 229Exercise of constitutional rights, dismissal of legal actions against - HB 132Extreme risk protection order, firearms prohibition, petition for - HB 463Facial recognition technology, use as evidence - SB 280False claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Firearms seizure, dangerousness hearing - HB 70Hair texture and hairstyle, expanding the definition of race to include - HB 43Heir property, partition - SB 43Immunity, vehicle damage, removal of dog or cat in danger of death - SB 33; HB 99Implantation of identification devices, cause of action - SB 280Involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial, certain felonies - SB 239Judgement, gender-neutral language - SB 219Maintaining a crime-related nuisance, cause of action, creation of - HB 112New civil action, violation of KRS 237.104 - HB 549Peace officers, protections for - SB 247: SFA (3)Recovery for injuries or death, limitations, proposing constitutional amendment - SB 17Residential rental property, forcible detainer, commencement of action - HB 30Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72Rule of evidence, proposal - SB 283Seized animal, cost of care petition - HB 215 animal cost-of-care petition - HB 100Sovereign immunity waiver, freedom of religion violation - SB 260; HB 582Suits for violation of constitutional rights, allowing - HB 21Treble damages; suits against healthcare providers; provide for - SB 54: SFA (1)Civil RightsAbortion, rights informed, informed consent acknowledgement - HB 460Actions involving the Commission on Human Rights, timelines for, extend - SB 73Automatic restoration, constitutional requirements - HB 232Cause of action, injury to person, belief or perception of victim - HB 248Defense of property, protection - HB 526Discrimination protections, weight - HB 66Employment discrimination, requirement of criminal history on job applications, prohibition - HB 228Hair texture and hairstyle, expanding the definition of race to include - HB 43Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Human Rights Commission, deadlines, extend - HB 317Immunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), SCS; SB 28Immunization, state requirement prohibition - HB 36; SB 37Implantation of identification devices, cause of action - SB 280Punitive damages, recovery - HB 93; HB 248Race in school, discrimination on the basis of - HB 43Recording or photographing peace officers, not unlawful - HB 245Religious freedom, protection - HB 526Restoration of voting rights for certain felonies, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137Right to bear arms, protection - HB 526 to contract, public employees, collective bargaining, freedom of association - HB 56Riot-related offenses, conduct, redefining - HB 246Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4Self-defense and defense of others, protection - HB 526Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 269 orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116; HB 130Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258Social media censorship, elimination of - HB 583Suits for violation of constitutional rights, allowing - HB 21Task Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Voting rights for felons, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 282; HB 464Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283ClaimsBoard of Claims, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592Emergencies, immunity and filing limitations - SB 5; SB 5: SCSEstates, statute of limitations, change - HB 435Financial claims against the Commonwealth, appropriate funds for - HB 405Office of Claims and Appeals, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592Recovery for injuries or death, limitations, proposing constitutional amendment - SB 17School athletics, male student permitted to compete as female, civil liability of school - SB 106; HB 471CoalCoal severance tax refund - SB 275 workers' pneumoconiosis fund, distribution of funds - SB 141Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, reimbursed expenses - HB 545Miners, requirements to reopen an occupational disease claim - HB 62Workers' compensation, evaluations for occupational disease - HB 282Collective BargainingCities, peace officers, work hours, agreement - SB 171; HB 223Citizen review board, protections in - SB 247: SCSConsolidated local government, collective bargaining agreements, legislative body approval - HB 309; HB 309: HCSUnions, public employees, designated representative, right to contract, right to work - HB 56Commendations and RecognitionsAmerican Physical Therapy Association,100th anniversary, recognition - HR 74Aubuchon, Dr. Julie Metzger, honoring - SR 71Carl, Terry, honoring - SR 49College Application Month, recognition - HR 65; SR 146Commonwealth Policy Development Coalition, recognizing - SR 124Constitution Day, school districts, commemoration - HR 21Dental Lifeline Network Kentucky, honoring - SR 91Diabetic Ketoacidosis Awareness Day, April 26, 2021 - HR 14Domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child advocacy centers, recognizing - HR 59Donated Dental Services Program, honoring - SR 91Drake, Thelma "Toby," honoring - SR 121Evensen, Chris, honoring - SR 132Family Resource and Youth Service Center Day, designation of - HB 308 Resource and Youth Services Center Day, proclamation of - HR 44FFA Week, recognition of - HR 15Financial Aid Awareness Month, recognition - HR 66; SR 147Food Check-Out Week, honor farmers - HR 32 Check-Out Week, honoring farmers - SR 36Gateway Children's Services, recognizing - SR 83Greenwell, Darren Scott, honoring - SR 89Harrodsburg, Old Fort Harrod, celebration, anniversary - HR 48Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day, declaring - SR 129Hinko, Cathy, honoring - SR 19Honor Flight Network, honoring - SR 94Hudson, Dr. Tyler, honoring - HR 71; SR 105Irby-Jones, Mary, honoring - SR 123Jefferson Community and Technical College Academic Team, honoring - SR 138Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors, honoring 100th anniversary - HR 52; SR 62 Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network, recognizing - HR 56 Dental Association, honoring - SR 91 Farm Bureau, Generation Bridge Program, recognition - HR 45 Recyclers Association, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, commendation - SR 26 recyclers, commendation - HR 33 Statuary Hall Commission, creation - SJR 6Live United Day, March 2, 2021 - SR 135Maysville, first Green Dot City, honor - SR 144McConnell, Senator Mitch, thanking - HR 43McDowell, Dr. Ephraim, honoring - HR 79; SR 133Mental Health Flag, designation - HR 13; SR 34Messer, Coach Todd, honoring - SR 115Miller, Brian, honoring - SR 4Mitchell, Georgia State Representative Billy, honoring - SR 77; SR 81Montgomery, Margie, honoring - SR 14National Agriculture Day, recognition - HR 3 Beef Month, recognizing - HR 16 Chicken Month, recognizing - HR 18 Dairy Month, recognition - HR 19 Pork Month, recognizing - HR 17Parkinson's Awareness Month, April, designation as - SR 66Paul, Senator Rand, thanking - HR 43People's Republic of China, Government of, condemning their mismanagement of COVID-19 - HR 72Poe, Randy, honoring - SR 5President Donald J. Trump, honoring - SR 42Presidential election, congratulating Joe Biden - HR 23Public holidays, removal of certain days - SB 248Quarter Horse Industry, expressing support for - HR 64Rotary Club of Hopkinsville, honoring upon 100th anniversary - SR 100Smith, Jeff, honoring - SR 51Social Determinants of Addiction Recovery Day, declaring - HR 85; HR 86Soybean Month, recognizing - HR 20Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, recognizing - HR 50University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Team, commending - HR 67 of Kentucky's Reading Recovery University Training Center, honoring upon 20th anniversary - SR 45U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, support and urging full funding - HCR 81Walczak, John, honoring - SR 128Women Veterans' Day, designate June 12 - HB 12CommerceBeverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban - SB 58; HB 260Intercollegiate student athletes, name, image, and likeness, compensation - SB 249Purchase of personal protective equipment, restricted to Kentucky and the United States, exceptions - HB 214: HCS, HFA (1) of personal protective equipment, restricted to United States, exceptions - HB 214Subscription, cancellation policies - HB 262Towing company, operation requirements - SB 71; SB 71: SCSVehicle storage facility, operation requirements - SB 71; SB 71: SCSCommitteesEvidence and production of documents, issuing request - SB 123Kentucky Statuary Hall Commission, creation - SJR 6Legislative committee review of administrative regulations, processes for - HB 429Legislative, name corrections - HB 349Oaths, taking - SB 123 taking of - SB 160Race and Access Opportunity Committee of the General Assembly, creation - HB 364Recordings and transcriptions, requirements for - SB 160State Investment Commission, membership - HB 275Subpoenas, issuing - SB 123CommunicationsBroadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348 deployment fund, project area - HB 515Disseminating personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267 personally identifiable information, minors, prohibition - SB 96Dissemination personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267: SCSStorage facility, lien enforcement, notice requirement, newspaper or Web site publication - HB 98 facility, lien enforcement, notice requirement, publication in newspaper and on website - HB 98: HCSUnderground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172Confirmation of AppointmentsCasada, Dr. Rodney W., Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance Authority - SR 86Chandler, Kent Alan, Public Service Commission - SR 85Clemons, Tonya M., Department of Workers' Claims - SR 84Hedgepath, Donna, Education Professional Standards Board - SR 101Henderson, Patrick Moran, Agricultural Development Board - SR 87Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation, membership confirmation - SB 3Lillard, Joshua Brian, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission - SR 113Long, G. Alan, Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents - SR 145Naake, Peter J., Department of Workers' Claims - SR 80Perry, Ken, Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents - SR 92Poe, Randolph J., Kentucky Board of Education - SR 112Polites, Thomas G., Department of Workers' Claims - SR 79Price, Matthew Edwin, Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee - SR 90Souder, Carmen Yvonne, Education Professional Standards Board - SR 97Wallace, H. David, Kentucky Registry of Election Finance - SR 111Williams, Robert F., Agricultural Development Board - SR 88Congressional DistrictsCommission on redistricting, establishment of - HB 23Deadline for filing, changes to - HB 225Consolidated Local GovernmentsAnnexation, home rule class cities, mayoral election - HB 309: HFA (7), HFA (8) mayor veto, legislative council duties - HB 309: HFA (6)Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Citizen oversight board and investigation, review of police policies, procedures and operations - SB 245; SB 247Consolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120Constables and deputies, powers of and appointment of deputies - HB 267; HB 267: HCSDog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318 orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by legislative body - HB 13Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Government Oversight and Audit Committee, settlements, notification - HB 309: HFA (4)Local option election for casino gaming - SB 253Mayor term limits and election, voter approval - HB 309: HFA (2)Mayor's powers and duties - HB 309: HFA (3)Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82Reformation of operations - HB 309; HB 309: HCSResidential care facility, zoning - HB 237; HB 257 property in a revitalization area, real property tax rate levy, fifty percent limitation - SB 100; HB 588School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167West End Opportunity Partnership, board membership appointment - SB 100; HB 588 End Opportunity Partnership, incremental tax revenues - SB 100; SB 125; HB 587; HB 588ConstablesCompensation review, encouragement - SR 70Mandatory training requirement, develop and maintain courses, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104Powers, duties, fees, deputies, and certification - HB 267; HB 267: HCSRecall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Constitution, Ky.Amendment, abortion, no protected right - HB 91Automatic restoration of voting rights and civil rights, requirements - HB 232Ballot initiatives, establishment of right of the people to propose - HB 498Casino gaming, amendment, authorization - HB 528Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Elected officials, recall election - HB 82Executive orders, President of the United States, violation of rights - HB 538Exercise of constitutional rights, dismissal of legal actions against - HB 132Firearms, federal laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Gaming, authorization of, proposed amendment - SB 240General Assembly, acts, when take effect - HB 4: HCS, SCS, SFA (1) Assembly, additional legislative days, provision - HB 4: SCS Assembly, elimination of existing dates for adjournment - HB 4; HB 4: HCS, SCS Assembly, extended session - HB 4; HB 4: HCS Assembly, terms of members - SB 226; HB 527 Assembly, terms of members, limiting - HB 29 Assembly, terms of Representatives, extend to four years - HB 268 Assembly, time and place of meetings, proposed amendment - SB 24Justices and Judges of Court of Justice, elections, partisan basis - HB 474 of Supreme Court and Judges of Court of Appeals, elections on partisan basis - HB 437Pardons and commutations, governor's ability, limitation on - SB 89Persons prohibited from voting, amendment proposal - SB 137Property tax, homestead exemption, owners who are 65 or older, proposed constitutional amendment - SB 31Proposed amendment, no excuse early voting - HB 411 amendment, persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language - HB 409Recording or photographing peace officers, not unlawful, affirmation of Section 1 and Section 8 - HB 245Recovery for injuries or death, limitation proposing amendment - SB 17Right to a clean environment with preservation of natural resources, proposed amendment - HB 107 to bear arms, protection - HB 526Speech and expression, social media, cause of action for censorship - HB 539 and expression, social media, cause of action for censorship, creation - HB 416 and expression, social media, create cause of action for censorship - SB 111Time served while in public office, durational limits, amendment proposal - HB 480Voting rights, extension to 16- and 17- year-olds, school board and local elections - SB 175 rights for felons, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 282; HB 464Constitution, U.S.Amendments, constitutional conventions, members of Congress, term limits - HJR 27Amendments to, constitutional convention on restraining federal government, call for - SJR 56Anti-Semitism, condemning in the Commonwealth of Kentucky - HR 41Constitution Day, school districts, commemoration - HR 21Executive orders, President of the United States, violation of rights - HB 538Exercise of constitutional rights, dismissal of legal actions against - HB 132Firearms, federal laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445First Amendment Rights, supporting University of Kentucky men's basketball team for exercising - HR 67Recording or photographing peace officers, not unlawful, affirmation First Amendment - HB 245Red flag legislation, opposition - HR 70Religious freedom, protection - HB 526Right to bear arms, protection - HB 526Speech and expression, social media, cause of action for censorship - HB 539 and expression, social media, create cause of action for censorship - SB 111Tenth Amendment, Congress of the United States, support for - HCR 6Consumer AffairsBasic or added reparations benefits, solicitation activities - HB 347Deferred deposit service businesses, maximum loan charges - HB 243 deposit service businesses, required practices - HB 243Kratom products, consumer protections, establishment - SB 241Money transmission, scope of regulation - SB 134Motor vehicle dealers, third-party financing, notice requirements - HB 407 vehicle insurance, insurance card requirements - HB 362 vehicle insurance, patriot penalty, prohibition of - HB 196 vehicle insurance, uninsured or underinsured motorists coverage, premiums - HB 362 vehicle repairs, insurance for - HB 357Peer-to-peer car sharing, regulation of - HB 494: HFA (1)Personal information, online consumer privacy - HB 408Plastic convenience items, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Social media censorship, elimination of - HB 583Subscription, cancellation, notice of terms and changes, consumer consent - HB 262ContractsCovenant not to compete, restrictions - SB 235Department of Military Affairs, Adjutant General, contracts, power to make and enter into - SB 147Distributors and microbrewers, contractual provisions - SB 15Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, commissioner, sole appointment authority - HB 394Intercollegiate student athletes, image, name, and likeness, compensation - SB 249Lease or rental agreement, definition - SB 11: HCSState construction contracts, requirements - HB 431State, procured by agent convicted of crime, award prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS procurement participation by former employee, limited prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS review by Government Contract Review Committee, appeal - HB 537Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act, contracts, landlord, tenant - HB 595CooperativesAppropriation - HB 320: HFA (1)Distribution cooperatives, provision of broadband - HB 320: HCSUtility rates, affordability, Public Service Commission review and adjustment - HB 127CoronersCounty coroners, compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Cremation of unclaimed body, when allowed - HB 373Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222CorporationsAsset Resolution Corporation, organization and powers of - SB 129: HFA (1); HB 485Private entity, biometric information, collection practices - SB 278Corrections and Correctional Facilities, StateAdvisory Council for Medical Assistance, adding member - HB 53Costs, recreational marijuana, prison population - HCR 63County jails housing state prisoners, DOC regulations for minimum standards - SB 140Employees, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Inmates, pregnancy and postpartum provided services, establishment - SB 84; SB 84: HCS, SCSMarijuana, overcrowding, budget - HCR 63Pregnant women inmates, requirements - HB 285Prisoner job training and release requirements, Department of Corrections - HB 497; HB 497: HCS, HFA (1)Racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statement - SB 40; SB 155Solitary confinement of juveniles, limitations on - HB 86State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTechnical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Corrections ImpactAbortion - HB 460Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96Advertising for legal services, regulating - SB 20Animal abuse, first degree, second degree, aggravated - HB 215Assault offenses, increased fines and mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration - HB 164 on a service animal, first degree, inclusion of assistance animals - HB 466 on, increased penalty - HB 564Assistance dogs, prohibiting misrepresentation - SB 57Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Cannabis licensees, creation and regulation of - HB 467Capital offense, exectuions, mental illness - HB 148Casino gambling, provisions for - SB 253 gaming, licensing fees for - HB 594 gaming, local option election for - HB 531Certificate of employability false representation, Class B misdemeanor - HB 497; HB 497: HCSChild pornography, under 12 years old, raising penalty for - HB 254 support, flagrant nonsupport, increase arrearage amount before qualifying - HB 402: HCSCriminal damage to property, livestock, inclusion of - HB 229 damage to property, poultry, inclusion of - HB 229: SFA (2) littering, unsafe amounts of mowed grass left on highway - SB 34 mischief, specific inclusion of damage to residential rental property under - SB 11 procedure, remote appearance, provide - HB 551Death penalty, replacement of with life imprisonment without parole - SB 60Department of Corrections, minimum jail standards, county jails - SB 140Disseminating personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267 personally identifiable information, judges, prohibition - HB 520 personally identifiable information, minors, prohibition - SB 96Dissemination of personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267: SCSDuty to intervene, Class A misdemeanor - HB 469Enforcement prohibition, federal firearms laws, state and local government - HB 585Extreme risk protection order, firearms prohibition, petition for - HB 463False claims act, creation - HB 553 reporting, 911 calls, penalty - HB 248Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83Firearms regulation - HB 502 surrender, Crisis aversion and rights retention order - SB 229Firearms, transfer or receipt, creation of penalties - HB 70Flagrant nonsupport, arrearage amount, increase - HB 402Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Inchoate offenses, qualifications for protective order, inclusion - HB 310Inmates, pregnancy and postpartum services, establishment - SB 84; SB 84: HCS, SCSLease or rental agreement, definition - SB 11: HCSMandatory training courses, de-esclation and crisis intervention - HB 244; SB 283Marijuana, expungement of misdemeanor convictions - HB 461Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Omnibus election bill - HB 574Peace officers, prohibitions, serving in official capacity - SB 52: SFA (1) officers, sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; SB 52: SCS; HB 81Penalty enhancements for violation - SB 211; SB 211: SCSPersonally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Pregnant women inmates, requirements - HB 285Pretrial release; conditions of - SB 223 release, prohibition of money bail - SB 286Prisoner release requirements, Department of Corrections - HB 497; HB 497: HCS, HFA (1)Probation and parole, virtual reporting - HB 440Probation, revocation, graduated sanctions, consideration required - HB 580Public Protection Cabinet, fantasy contests, online poker - HB 241Riot-related offenses, elements for culpability - HB 246Sentencing hearing, felony designated as misdemeanor - SB 224Sex offenders, senior citizen center, prohibition against - SB 26 with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 95Sexual offenses, procuring minors through communications systems - SB 64Sports officials, intimidation, creation of offense - HB 89Statute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse - HB 472Theft and fraud crimes, felony threshold for, increase - HB 126Torture of dog or cat, penalty increase - HB 57Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Unemployment insurance, COVID-19, fraud, criminal penalty - HB 593Unlawful camping, state property - SB 211: SCS, SFA (1) storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Voter assistance, persons eligible to assist - HB 425: HCSVoting by incarcerated persons charged with crime - HB 574: HCSCountiesAbortion services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216; HB 460Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities, establishment - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCSAgricultural land, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252CERS, limit on the amount of pension and insurance assets invested in alternate investments - HB 483Certified public accountants, state Auditor, intent to hire, notice - HB 519Child-care centers, local government regulation - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1)Citizen oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1) oversight board and investigatory office, consolidated local government police review - SB 245; SB 247City annexing certain extraterritorial county land, producers - SB 274; SB 274: SCSCivil action, prevention of damage by an assemblage of people - SB 211; SB 211: SCSCo. Employees Retirement System, penalties for fraudulent claims to obtain benefits - HB 261Consolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120Constable powers, duties, fees, deputies, and certification - HB 267; HB 267: HCSConstables and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104Construction plans, educational facilities, local options for review - HB 279 plans, local options for review - HB 279: HCSCoroners, cremation of unclaimed body, when allowed - HB 373County clerks, municipal annexations, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCS jails housing state prisoners, DOC regulations for minimum standards - SB 140Dedication of resources to preserve monuments, edifices, graves, and lands from damage - SCR 7Dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Elected officials whose duties not coextensive with Commonwealth compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Elections, voter registration, 14 day deadline - HB 574: HFA (4)Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318 orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by legislative body - HB 13Fines for open dumping, authorization - SB 86Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)First responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel, fees - HB 420Incompatible offices, differing jurisdictions, officer and employee prohibition - SB 151Jails, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Judge/executive, library district boards, appointments - SB 149Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427License fees when annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274; SB 274: SCSLocal air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS occupational tax, sharing of information, refunds - HB 249: HFA (3), HFA (5) option election for casino gaming - SB 253 regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Minimum wage, authority to establish - HB 34; SB 41 wage, option to establish - HB 358Motor fuel tax revenue sharing, modified distribution ratios - HB 561Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Omnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574Operations during COVID-19 emergency, in person - HB 1: SFA (1)Ordinances penalizing businesses violating COVID-19 orders, notwithstand - HB 360: HCSPeace officer, certification, revocation - SB 80 officer certification, revocation - SB 233 officer, conditional offer of employment - SB 80Petition numbers, notification - SB 145Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Police, training stipend, increase - HB 339Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82Redistricting, extension to 2022 - SB 171: HCS; HB 566Residential care facility, zoning - HB 237; HB 257Retirement, post-retirement change of beneficiary and survivorship option - HB 87: HCS; HB 115Sanitation districts, sewer service, county resident, right to refuse service - HB 302School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Solid waste facilities, exemption for residual wastes, limitation of - SB 118Special districts, local air boards, appointments to by state university, when allowed - HB 158 districts, local air boards, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCS Districts, local Air Boards, technical correction - HB 158: HFA (1)Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Transportation improvement districts, establishment, composition, powers, and duties - HB 451TVA in lieu of payments, distribution - HB 382Voting centers, 75,000 voters, minimum of one - HB 574: HFA (1) equipment and voting systems, requirements and replacements, fiscal court - HB 425Waste disposal facility, notice of intent, licensing by county fiscal court - SB 94Counties of 75,000 or MoreOccupational license tax requirements - HB 428Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Voting centers, minimum of one - HB 574: HFA (1)Counties with Cities of the First ClassOccupational license tax requirements - HB 428Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Counties, CharterEmergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Counties, UrbanCitizen oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1)Constables and deputies, powers of and appointment of deputies - HB 267; HB 267: HCSDog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Economic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Local option election for casino gaming - SB 253Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167County ClerksAbsentee voter assistance, persons qualified who may assist - HB 425: HFA (1) voting assistance, qualified persons, definition and designation - HB 150 voting, change to basis, add convenience of the voter - HB 72Air Medal license plate, establishment - HB 306Automatic voter registration, information from circuit clerks and state agencies - HB 182Ballot access, persons prohibited from voting, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137 access, proposed constitutional amendment, gaming - SB 240 access, proposed constitutional amendment, no excuse early voting - HB 411 access, proposed constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting - HB 409Ballots, mail-in absentee, requirements for use of secure ballot drop box for returning - HB 204 mail-in absentee, time for processing, curing deficiencies - HB 203 straight party option, removal - HB 71Bronze Star Medal license plate, eligibility criteria - HB 370: HCSChange in filing deadline for certain candidates - HB 574: HCSConstables and deputy constables, mandatory training requirement, notice to association - SB 104Constitutional amendment, felon restoration of voting rights, ballot access - SB 282; HB 464 amendment, General Assembly, time and place of meetings, ballot access - SB 24Cosmetic damage title, establishment - HB 138County boards of election, nomination of members - SB 63 boards of elections, terms of members - SB 63 Clerk Office Modernization Task Force, creation - SCR 136Distinguished Flying Cross license plate, establishment - HB 370: HCSEarly voting and voting hours extended - SB 271Elections, candidates for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, partisan nomination, providing - HB 536Elections of, automatic recount in - HB 162Elections, United States Senator, vacancy, procedure to fill - SB 228; SB 228: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3), SFA (4), SFA (5)Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 508 vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 561Extension of time for voting on election day, 7 p.m. - HB 586Fee charged for motor vehicle registration, increase - HB 561Fees, various documents, recording of - HB 152Heir property research fund, fee increase - SB 43Highway preservation fee, collection - HB 561In-person absentee voting, any qualified voter - SB 262 absentee voting, any qualified voter, days and hours prescribed - HB 586 absentee voting, extension of time, two Saturdays preceding - SB 262 absentee voting, increase in the number of days permitting - HB 574: HFA (3)Mail-in absentee ballot, add desire of voter as basis to request - SB 271 absentee ballots, drop boxes for return, online portal for requests, and curing of signature - SB 271 absentee ballots, option for voter to use secure online portal to request - HB 205 absentee ballots, procedure for return by voter to vote in-person - HB 205 absentee ballots, use of Intelligent Mail barcodes as a tracking option - HB 205Motor vehicle title, delinquent ad valorem tax, issuance exemption - SB 71: SCSMunicipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCSOmnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574Polling locations and election officials, parameters for consolidation - SB 271POW/MIA Awareness license plate, establishment - HB 370: HFA (1), HFA (3)Proposed constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Recorded instruments, county clerk fees or function, review - SB 243 instruments, electronic filing and searching - HB 151; SB 243Repossession title, delinquent ad valorem tax, issuance exemption - SB 71: SCSResidence for purposes of voting, persons who are homeless, establishment - HB 410; HB 574: HFA (2)Runoff primary, slates of candidates, establishment - HB 586Special license plates, fees - HB 370Tax recall petition, signatures required, number of - HB 133; HB 133: HCSTitle lien statements and terminations, filing procedures - HB 269Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, clarification of, operator contact list - SB 14 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, operator contact list - HB 303; HB 303: HFA (4)Vehicle license plates, requirements for - SB 236 registration fees, increase - HB 561Voter assistance, persons eligible to assist - HB 425: HCS transportation to the polls, persons eligible, requirements prescribed - HB 425: HCSVoting equipment and voting systems, definition - HB 425 equipment replacement, paper ballots, requirements - HB 425 rights, extension to 16- and 17-year-olds, school board and local elections - SB 175 system, Internet, connection or ability to connect prohibition - SB 244 system, Internet, connection prohibited - SB 63 system, no wireless connection, inability to comply, permit if certified by Board of Election - SB 63: SCS systems, requirements and implementation - HB 425County Judges/ExecutiveAbandoned Horse Task Force, judge/executive member of - SCR 69Constables and deputies, duties - HB 267; HB 267: HCS and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles, and equipment - SB 104Intent to annex notification - SB 145Local regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82County SurveyorsCompensation review, encouragement - SR 70Court of AppealsJudges, election, partisan nomination of candidates, providing - HB 536 elections on partisan basis - HB 437 elections, partisan basis - HB 474 partisan election, statutory change upon ratification of constitutional amendment - HB 517Court, SupremeJudicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCS Council, members, election - HB 514Justices, election, partisan nomination of candidates, providing - HB 536 elections, partisan basis - HB 474 elections on partisan basis - HB 437 partisan election, statutory change upon ratification of constitutional amendment - HB 517CourtsAbortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Annual audit, Administrative Office of the Courts - HB 169Cannabis development fund, creation of - HB 467Child dependency, neglect, or abuse reports, requirements - HB 221; HB 221: HCSChild-caring facility, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Child-placing agency, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Children and minors, certain proceedings, public attendance - HB 503 and minors, hearings, public attendance, establish rules - HB 503Criminal defense, indigent clients, representation by counsel - HB 343; HB 391Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, imposition of maximum penalties - SCR 7Death penalty, replacement of with life imprisonment without parole - SB 60Drug courts, study directed - SJR 60; SJR 60: SCSEmergencies, religious discrimination, right established - HB 218 religious organizations, discrimination, remedies - HB 218Exercise of constitutional rights, dismissal of legal actions against - HB 132Foster parents, requirements - HB 492; HB 492: HCSGender-neutral language, insertion - HB 550Guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel, fees - HB 420Include gender-neutral language - SB 272Involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial, certain felonies - SB 239Judgement, gender-neutral language - SB 219Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCS Council, members, election - HB 514 discipline, judge considering warrant application failing to act impartially - SB 4KRE 506, crisis response team or local community crisis response team, deemed acted - SB 159: SFA (1)Marijuana, decriminalization of less than one ounce of - HB 467 expungement of misdemeanor convictions - HB 461 expungement of misdemeanor convictions for - HB 467National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, recognizing - SR 20Pretrial release within 12 hours, prohibition for persons charged with certain offenses - HB 564 release within 12 hours, prohibition of persons charged with certain offenses - HB 164Probation, revocation, graduated sanctions, consideration required - HB 580Qualified mental health professional, child welfare investigations, definitions for - HB 448; HB 448: HCSReallocation of resources, Circuit and District judgeships - SB 209; HB 327; HB 327: HCS of resources, Circuit judgeship - SB 216; HB 396; HB 423; HB 470; HB 552Recovery for injuries or death, limitations, proposing constitutional amendment - SB 17Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, execution of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Youthful offender referral process, limitations on - SB 36Courts, CircuitAbortion-inducing drug violation, penalties - HB 460Adoption, set aside, facts and findings required - HB 329Assisted-living communities, injunctive relief, initiation - SB 35Cause of action, injury to person, belief or perception of victim - HB 248Child-caring facility, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Child-placing agency, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Citizen oversight board and investigation, review of police and subpoena power - SB 245; SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247; SB 247: SFA (1)Civil action by Attorney General, unlawful enforcement, federal firearms laws - HB 585Constitutional challenges, venue, establishment - HB 3; HB 3: SCSCounty of residence, action - HB 360: HFA (1)Criminal procedure, remote appearance, provide - HB 551Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, imposition of maximum penalties - SCR 7Doula certification, certification violation - HB 292Fifteenth Circuit, family court judge, addition - SB 209; HB 552Judges, elections, partisan basis - HB 474 nonpartisan election - HB 517Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCS Council, members, election - HB 514Jury determination, persistent felony offender, optional sentencing - SB 224 determination, sentencing hearing, felony designated as misdemeanor - SB 224Number of judges, increase - SB 209; SB 216; HB 327; HB 327: HCS; HB 396; HB 423; HB 470; HB 552Operator's license, vision testing upon renewal - HB 439Pretrial release, prohibition of money bail - SB 286Punitive damages, recovery - HB 93; HB 248Remote appearance, specified criminal proceedings, provide - HB 551Sixth Circuit, family court judge, addition - HB 327; HB 327: HCSYouthful offender referral process, limitations on - SB 36Courts, DistrictCriminal procedure, remote appearance, provide - HB 551Crisis aversion and rights retention order, firearms prohibition, petition - SB 229Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, imposition of maximum penalties - SCR 7Dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, informal adjustment of - HB 389District Court, solid waste management facility, non-enforcement against - SB 86: SFA (1)Extreme risk protection order, firearms prohibition, petition for - HB 463Fifteenth District, reduction in judges - SB 209Firearms seizure, dangerousness hearing - HB 70Judges, elections, partisan basis - HB 474 nonpartisan election - HB 517Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCS Council, members, election - HB 514Juvenile matters, remote appearance, specified criminal proceedings, decision to provide - HB 551Pretrial release, prohibition of money bail - SB 286Remote appearance, specified criminal proceedings, provide - HB 551Residential rental property, forcible detainer, commencement of action - HB 30Thirty-eighth District, eliminated division, ballot, not to appear - HB 327: HCS District, reduction in judges - HB 327; HB 327: HCSYouthful offender referral process, limitations on - SB 36Courts, FamilyAdoption, set aside, facts and findings required - HB 329Criminal proceedings, remote appearance, provide - HB 551De facto custodian, definition - SB 32Dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, informal adjustment of - HB 389Judges, elections, partisan basis - HB 474Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCS Council, members, election - HB 514Number of judges, increase - SB 209; HB 327; HB 327: HCS; HB 552Remote appearance, specified criminal proceedings, provide - HB 551Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109Courts, FiscalCommissioners, compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Constables and deputy constables, mandatory training requirement, bond limit - SB 104Library district boards, approval of county judge/executive appointments - SB 149Magistrates, compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Redistricting, extension to 2022 - SB 171: HCS; HB 566Sanitation districts, sewer service, county resident, right to refuse service - HB 302School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Wooden bridge authority, adjacent land owner, member - HB 351Crime VictimsChild pornography, under 12 years old, raising penalty for - HB 254Crime Victims Compensation Board, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Inchoate offenses, qualifications for protective order, inclusion - HB 310Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for the employer and employee - HB 45Notification of parole hearings - HB 310Peace officers, sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; HB 81; SB 95Photographs or videos of victims, open records exemption - SB 130; HB 273Postsecondary disciplinary proceedings, right to participate as party - HB 145: HFA (2)Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9 offenses, procuring minors through communications systems - SB 64Sports officials, intimidation, creation of offense - HB 89Statute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse, criminal and civil actions - HB 472Unemployment compensation, workers displaced by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, stalking - HB 78Crimes and PunishmentsAbortion statutes, enforcement - HB 2Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Abortion-inducing drug violation, penalties - HB 460Administrative regulations to prevent spread of disease, willful violation of - SB 2Affirmative defense, patient-directed end-of-life care - HB 506Animal abuse, first degree, second degree, aggravated - HB 215Assault offenses, increased fines and mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration - HB 164; HB 564 on a service animal, first degree, inclusion of assistance animals - HB 466Assistance dogs, prohibiting misrepresentation - SB 57Assisted-living communities, certification prohibited - SB 35Boating-related offenses, penalties, fines and imprisonment, both may apply - SB 188Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Capital offense, executions, mental illness - HB 148 offense, mental illness, deadlines for motions - HB 148: HFA (1)Certain felonies, incompetent to stand trial, involuntary commitment - SB 239Certificate of employability false representation, Class B misdemeanor - HB 497; HB 497: HCS"Cheat" in casino gaming, definition and penalties - SB 253Child pornography, under 12 years old, raising penalty for - HB 254Children age 12 and younger, referral to family accountability, intervention, and response team - SB 256College applications, criminal history questions, ban - HB 247Commission on redistricting, prohibition on influence or accepting of influence, penalty for - HB 23Consumable hemp products, exemption - HB 388Corporal physical discipline of minor by teacher, use of, prohibiting - HB 134County Attorney traffic safety programs, requirements, Transportation Cabinet approval - SB 131: HCS, HFA (1)Court proceedings, remote appearance, provide - HB 551Criminal damage to property, livestock, inclusion of - HB 229 damage to property, poultry, inclusion of - HB 229: SFA (2) littering, unsafe amounts of mowed grass left on highway - SB 34 mischief, restitution - HB 164; HB 564 mischief, specific inclusion of damage to residential rental property under - SB 11 trespass in the first degree, increased penalty when done to harass certain persons - HB 164; HB 564Crisis aversion and rights retention order, violations - SB 229Custody determination, factors, false reporting of claims of abuse - HB 547Death penalty, replacement of with life imprisonment without parole - SB 60Disrupting meetings and processions, penalty - HB 164; HB 564Disseminating personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267 personally identifiable information, judges, prohibition - HB 141; HB 520 personally identifiable information, law enforcement, prohibit - HB 520 personally identifiable information, law enforcement, prohibition - HB 141 personally identifiable information, minors, prohibition - SB 96 personally identifiable information, prosecutors, prohibition - HB 141; HB 520Dissemination personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267: SCSDistrict Court, solid waste management facility, non-enforcement against - SB 86: SFA (1)Doula certification, certification violation, penalties - HB 292Duty to intervene, Class A misdemeanor - HB 469Emergencies, violations of KRS Chapter 39A, Class A misdemeanor - SB 1: HFA (5)Expungement, fees on finding of indigence, waiver of - SB 237Extreme risk protection order, Kentucky Voluntary No Sell Firearms List, violation of - HB 463False reporting, 911 calls, penalty - HB 248Felons' voting rights, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 282; HB 464Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83 federal prohibitions, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Firearms regulation - HB 502Firearms, transfer or receipt, creation of penalties - HB 70Flagrant nonsupport, arrearage amount, increase - HB 402; HB 402: HCS, SCSGeneral Assembly, corruption of member, increase in fine - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1) Assembly, disobedient witness, increase in fine - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1)Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Immigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Include gender- neutral language - SB 272Juries, Class D felony designated as misdemeanor - SB 224Jury determination, persistent felony offender, optional sentencing - SB 224Marijuana, decriminalization of less than one ounce - HB 461 decriminalization of less than one ounce of - HB 467Obstructing a highway or other public passage, increased penalty in certain cases - HB 164; HB 564Pardons and commutations, Constitution of Kentucky, governor's ability, limitation on - SB 89Peace officers, sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; HB 81; SB 95Penalties prescribed, ballot harvesting, Class D Felony - SB 259Penalty enhancements, violations of offenses during a riot - SB 211; SB 211: SCSPerjury, false statement by law enforcement officer in application for a warrant, inclusion - SB 4Persons arrested or in custody, sexual offenses, peace officers serving in official capacity - SB 52: SFA (1) under investigation; protection from sexual offenses - SB 52: SCSPretrial diversion, conditions of diversion, possession of firearms - HB 390 diversion, suspended acceptance of a plea - HB 390Probation and parole, virtual reporting - HB 440Probation, revocation, graduated sanctions, consideration required - HB 580Prohibition of payment for transportation of voter to the polls, Class B misdemeanor - HB 167 on sale or purchase of human tissue, violation - SB 12Racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statement - SB 40; SB 155 disparity, incarceration - HJR 40Recording or photographing peace officers, not unlawful - HB 245Remote appearance, specified criminal proceedings, provide - HB 551Report required, charges or convictions relating to gang activity - SB 136Restoration of voting rights for certain felonies, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137Riot offenses, restitution and mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration - HB 164; HB 564Riot, penalty enhancement, early release - SB 211: SFA (1)Riot-related offenses, elements for culpability - HB 246Sex offenders, senior citizen center, prohibition against - SB 26Sexual offenses, procuring minors through communications systems - SB 64Solitary confinement of juveniles, limitations on - HB 86Sports officials, intimidation, creation of offense - HB 89Statute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse, criminal and civil actions - HB 472Theft and fraud crimes, felony threshold for, increase - HB 126 of wages, creation of offense - HB 63Torture of dog or cat, penalty increase - HB 57Trespass, use of purple paint marks to provide notice - HB 434Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Unemployment insurance, COVID-19, fraud, criminal penalty - HB 553: HCS, HFA (1); HB 593Unlawful camping on property owned by the Commonwealth - HB 164 camping, state property - SB 211; SB 211: SCS enforcement, Class A misdemeanor - HB 585 storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Violent offender, assault during a riot - SB 211; SB 211: SCSVoting rights and civil rights, constitutional requirements for automatic restoration - HB 232Criminal ProcedureAbortion statutes, enforcement - HB 2Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Animal abuse, first degree, second degree, aggravated - HB 215Attorney General, authority, initiate or intervene in additional actions - HB 479; HB 479: HCSBody-worn cameras, requirements - SB 263Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Capital offense, executions, mental illness - HB 148 offense, mental illness, deadlines for motions - HB 148: HFA (1)Carotid restraint, use during course of employment - SB 283Certificate of employability false representation, Class B misdemeanor - HB 497; HB 497: HCSChild pornography, under 12 years old, raising penalty for - HB 254Children age 12 and younger, referral to family accountability, intervention, and response team - SB 256Crime victims, notification of parole hearings - HB 310Criminal defense, indigent clients, representation by counsel - HB 343; HB 391 mischief, specific inclusion of damage to residential rental property under - SB 11Death penalty, replacement of with life imprisonment without parole - SB 60Duty to intervene, Class A misdemeanor - HB 469Expungement, fees on finding of indigence, waiver of - SB 237False reporting of an incident, claims of domestic violence and sexual assault - HB 547Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83 federal prohibitions, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Firearms regulation - HB 502Firearms, transfer or receipt, creation of penalties - HB 70Flagrant nonsupport, arrearage amount, increase - HB 402; HB 402: HCS, SCSGeneral Assembly, challenge to constitutionality or validity, intervention - HB 569Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Include gender-neutral language - SB 272Involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial, certain felonies - SB 239Justification in law enforcement, use of nonlethal weapons - HB 244Peace officers, sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; HB 81; SB 95Penalty enhancements, violations of offenses during a riot - SB 211; SB 211: SCSPost incarceration licensure, EMT and paramedic - SB 195Pretrial diversion, conditions of diversion, possession of firearms - HB 390 diversion, suspended acceptance of a plea - HB 390 release; conditions of - SB 223 release within 12 hours, prohibition for persons charged with certain offenses - HB 564 release within 12 hours, prohibiton for persons charged with certain offenses - HB 164Probation and parole, virtual reporting - HB 440Probation, revocation, graduated sanctions, consideration required - HB 580Racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statement - SB 40; SB 155Release, when speedy trial provisions not satisfied - SB 223: SFA (1)Remote appearance, specified proceedings, provide - HB 551Report required, charges or convictions relating to gang activity - SB 136Riot, penalty enhancement, early release - SB 211: SFA (1)Rule of evidence, proposal - SB 4; SB 283Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, execution of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Sex offenders, senior citizen center, prohibition against - SB 26Sexual offenses, procuring minors through communications systems - SB 64Solitary confinement of juveniles, limitations on - HB 86Sports officials, intimidation, creation of offense - HB 89Theft and fraud crimes, felony threshold for, increase - HB 126Torture of dog or cat, penalty increase - HB 57Trespass, use of purple paint marks to provide notice - HB 434Unlawful camping, state property - SB 211; SB 211: SCS enforcement, Class A misdemeanor - HB 585 storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Youthful offender referral process, limitations on - SB 36Dairying and Milk MarketingNational Dairy Month, recognition - HR 19Data ProcessingData center, sales and use tax, exemption of - HB 372; HB 372: HCSInternet data collection, express consent requirement, penalty - SB 190DeathsBereavement, vacation leave, sick leave, parent, child, family, death - HB 284Capital offense, executions, mental illness - HB 148Child and maternal mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 185 fatality annual report, requirements - HB 212Death penalty, replacement of with life imprisonment without parole - SB 60Estate tax, imposition - HB 356Estates, statute of limitations, change - HB 435Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Kentucky Veterans Suicide Prevention Program, establishment - HB 399Maternal fatality annual report, requirements - HB 212 mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 27 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Mental Health Flag, support suicide awareness, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305Racial disparity, life expectancy - HJR 40Suicidal ideation, result of domestic violence, concern - HR 59Unclaimed bodies, coroner may cremate, when allowed - HB 373Deeds and ConveyancesAgricultural land, prevent transfers, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266County Clerk Office Modernization Task Force, creation - SCR 136Department of Military Affairs, Adjutant General, property, power to buy and sell - SB 147Heir property, partition - SB 43Land acquisition, preservation easements, compensatory mitigation, requirements for - SB 261; HB 535Recorded instruments, electronic filing and searching - HB 151; SB 243DementiaOffice of Dementia Services, establishment - SB 74; HB 441Disabilities and the DisabledAssisted-living communities, certification - SB 35Capitol Annex, accessible parking spaces, designation of - SJR 28Disabled license plate, for parent or guardian of disabled minor or adult - HB 363Educational programs, state sponsored, exceptional child access to - HB 371Exceptional child and youth, twice exceptional students inclusion in - HB 371Guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel, fees - HB 420Individual income tax, home modification credit - HB 541Individuals with intellectual disabilities, rights of, establishment - HB 160Intellectual or developmental disabilities, alternatives to institutionalized care, study - HJR 34Medicaid eligibility, metastatic breast cancer - HB 16Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Mental Health Flag, support childhood autism resources, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Residential care facility, zoning - HB 237; HB 257Sheltered workshop employment, employee, covered services and supports, redefinition - SB 18Supports for Community Living, exceptional support services - HJR 35Technical corrections, gender-neutral language - HB 475DisastersClimate change, Green New Deal, impact of disasters on Kentucky - HR 51Declaration of emergency, executive order, invalidation - SB 213Economic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164Emergencies, executive orders, effective time periods - SB 1; SB 1: SCS executive orders, local government - SB 1: HFA (4) executive orders, municipal utility shut-off moratoria, prohibition - HB 272: HCS executive orders, utility employee reclassification, prohibition - HB 272: HCS Governor's powers, certain freedoms, restrictions - SB 1: HFA (1) landlord and tenant laws, suspension or modification by Governor, limitation - HB 570 prohibition against evictions, Governor's authority limited - SB 264 religious organizations, discrimination prohibited - HB 218 religious organizations, discrimination, remedies - HB 218 taking of property, limitation - SB 1: HFA (1) violations of KRS Chapter 39A, Class A misdemeanor - SB 1: HFA (5) written orders and administrative regulations, enforcement - SB 1: SFA (1)Emergency, architects and engineers, 90-day limitation of liability, extension of - HB 20; HB 171Emergency declaration, Governor's actions - SB 5: SFA (4)Emergency, declaration of, extraordinary session required - HB 20 declaration of, limited to 15 days - HB 20; HB 171 essential services, designation - SB 5: SFA (9) executive order 2021-093, extension for 60 days - HB 542 executive order 2021-093, ratification - HB 542Emergency executive orders, 60 day extension - HJR 77 executive orders, days in effect, General Assembly approval required - SB 1: HFA (3) executive orders, ratification - HJR 77Emergency, manner of voting, ability to declare by Governor, removal - SB 50 motor vehicle accidents, liability, Act does not limit - SB 5: SFA (2)Emergency orders, limitations on - SB 1: HFA (2) orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by legislative body - HB 13 Response Commission, appointment of Dep't of Military Affairs executive director as member - SB 133; SB 133: SCSEmergency, SARS-COV-2, damage to real property, owner not liable - SB 5: SFA (5) SARS-COV-2, damage to real property, time for filing claim - SB 5: SFA (6), SFA (7) SARS-COV-2, essential service workers, liability refined - SB 5: SFA (7) SARS-COV-2, executive action, definition deleted - SB 5: SFA (3) SARS-COV-2, health care providers, definition deleted - SB 5: SFA (3) SARS-COV-2, immunity, protecting from virus, removal - SB 5: SFA (1) SARS-COV-2, medical equipment distributors, essential services - SB 5: SFA (8) voting procedures, ability to establish, removal - SB 50Exemptions for disaster response businesses and employees - HB 84First responders, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Governmental agencies, immunity, insurance not a waiver - HB 432Governor's emergency powers, limitation, freedom of religion - SB 260Immunity, owners and essential workers - SB 5; SB 5: SCSDiseasesAdvisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities, establishment - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCS council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Autism in adults, awareness - HR 88Colon Cancer, bringing awareness to - SR 82; HR 84 cancer screening and prevention, advisory committee - SB 16; SB 16: HCSColorectal cancer examinations and tests, Medicaid coverage for, requirement - HB 108COVID-19, children in out-of-home care, policies and reports - HR 78Diabetes, Board of Licensed Diabetes Educators - SB 70 coverage requirement - HB 123 prescription insulin drugs, cost sharing, cap - HB 95; HB 95: SCS; SB 110 urgent-need insulin program and continuing access to insulin program, establishment - SB 110; HB 122Diabetic Ketoacidosis Awareness Day, April 26, 2021 - HR 14Digital therapeutics, substance use disorder treatment, encouragement of use - SCR 61Drug courts, study directed - SJR 60; SJR 60: SCSEconomic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164Emergencies, prohibition against evictions, Governor's authority limited - SB 264 religious discrimination, right established - HB 218 religious organizations, discrimination prohibited - HB 218Emergency declaration, Governor's actions - SB 5: SFA (4)Emergency, essential services, designation - SB 5: SFA (9) motor vehicle accidents, liability, Act does not limit - SB 5: SFA (2)Emergency orders, state and local governments, limitations on - HB 217 orders, state and local, limitations on - HB 15Emergency, SARS-COV-2, damage to real property, owner not liable - SB 5: SFA (5) SARS-COV-2, damage to real property, time for filing claim - SB 5: SFA (6), SFA (7) SARS-COV-2, essential service workers, liability refined - SB 5: SFA (7) SARS-COV-2, executive action, definition deleted - SB 5: SFA (3) SARS-COV-2, health care providers, definition deleted - SB 5: SFA (3) SARS-COV-2, immunity, protecting from virus, removal - SB 5: SFA (1) SARS-COV-2, medical equipment distributors, essential services - SB 5: SFA (8)Epidemic, definition - SB 8: HFA (4)Epidemics, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 30-day limitation on orders - HB 570Facial covering mandate, prohibition - SB 158Genetic test for cancer risk, Medicaid coverage for, requirement - HB 108Health disparity impact of legislation, review - SB 23Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day, declaring - SR 129Immunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8: HFA (3)Immunization, state requirement prohibition - HB 36; SB 37Medicaid eligibility, metastatic breast cancer - HB 16Medical marijuana, safety and efficacy research, advocating for - HCR 5Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136National Wear Red Day in Kentucky, recognizing - SR 39Newborn and infant screening program, cytomegalovirus (CMV), inclusion of - SB 91Postpartum Depression, bringing awareness to - HR 38Postsecondary education institutions, vaccination requirement, exemptions - SB 117 education institutions, vaccination requirement, prohibition - HB 101Prescription insulin drugs, cost sharing, cap - HB 95: HCSSocial Determinants of Addiction Recovery Day, declaring - HR 85; HR 86Substance Use Disorder, employment practices - SCR 58 use disorder treatment, pilot program, establishment - SJR 68; SJR 68: SCS use disorder treatment programs, work group established - SJR 59Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, declaring - HR 50Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Distilled SpiritsBeverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban - SB 58; HB 260Distilleries, alcohol to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67; SB 67: SCSDistillers to report and pay wholesale taxes - HB 415: HFA (2)licensed sales, employment of persons under the age of 20 - SB 69Licensees, minimum production requirements - SB 68Physical transfer of distilled spirits, when required - HB 415Retail licensee - HB 415: HFA (1)Samples by holder of direct shipper license - HB 415Wholesale tax, direct report and payment by distiller - HB 415: HFA (5)DogsAnimal abuse, cost of care petition, immunity for rescue from car - HB 215 seizure, cost-of-care petition - HB 100Assault on a service animal, first degree, inclusion of assistance animals - HB 466Assistance dogs, prohibiting misrepresentation - SB 57Danger of death, removal from vehicle, civil immunity - SB 33; HB 99Domestic violence, conduct against dogs, inclusion - HB 26Local government, dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Police dogs, official working dogs of Kentucky, naming and designation - HB 366Retail pet ship, prohibited sales - SB 59Shelter pets, official pets of Kentucky, designation - SB 210 pets, official pets of Kentucky, naming and designating - SB 242Torture, penalty increase - HB 57Domestic RelationsChild support adjustment, application of parenting time - HB 404 support, self-support reserve, adjustment - HB 404 support, update obligation table - HB 404Custody determination, factors, false reporting of claims of abuse - HB 547De facto custodian, definition - SB 32Domestic violence, conduct against domestic animals, inclusion - HB 26First degree animal abuse, domestic violence penalty enhancement - HB 215Gender-neutral language, insertion - HB 550Unemployment compensation, workers displaced by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, stalking - HB 78 insurance overpayment, waiver of repayment - HB 468Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109Violence, bystander training to prevent, support - SR 144Driver LicensingBioptic driver's licenses, testing and renewal requirements - HB 300Eligible veterans, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118Homeless services, issuance procedures - HB 430Identity, information sharing, verification - SCR 120Instruction permits, minimum age requirement - HB 355Military members stationed in KY, driver's license requirement, exemption - HB 277Motorcycles, 3-wheeled restriction, establish - HB 125 skills testing, 3-wheeled motorcycles - HB 125Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387REAL ID Act of 2005 - SCR 130Drugs and MedicinesAbortion-inducing drugs - HB 460Advanced practice registered nurses, controlled substance, administrators - HB 202; HB 202: HCS practice registered nurses, prescriptive authority - SB 78: SFA (1), SFA (3), SFA (4), SFA (5)Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities, establishment - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCSAlternative treatments, chronic pain - HB 119Bronchodilator rescue inhalers, prescribed to schools, stored by schools - SB 127; SB 127: SFA (1)Cannabinoid products, FDA-approved prescription medication - HB 307 products, scientific research - HB 307Consumable hemp products, exemption - HB 388Contraceptive coverage - SB 250Contraceptives, insurance coverage - HB 201Controlled substance prescribing boards advisory council, establishment of - SB 78: SFA (6) Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2) substance prescribing reviews, boards, administrative regulations - SB 78: SFA (2) substances, physician assistants, continuing education requirements - HB 419Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, allowable levels in workers' compensation drug test - HB 529Diabetes, coverage requirement - HB 123Electronic supervision, pharmacy - HB 219: HFA (1)Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), SCS; SB 28; SB 117Immunization, requisite for employment, prohibition - SB 98Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research, establishment - HB 326Long-acting reversible contraception, coverage - HB 298Medicaid managed care contract, limiting - SB 56; SB 56: SFA (2) pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222 pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177Medical marijuana, safety and efficacy research, advocating for - HCR 5Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Mental health, treatment, dopamine-receptor-blocking medication, awareness - HR 50Opioid antagonist, requiring prescription of - HB 94; SB 277Ordering, referring, and prescribing provider, Schedule II and III prescription, prohibit - SB 90: SCSOver-the-counter drugs, production - HB 591Parkinson's disease, support for research - SR 66Pharmacy benefit managers, regulation - HB 532; HB 532: HCSPostsecondary education institutions, vaccination requirement, exemptions - SB 117 education institutions, vaccination requirement, prohibition - HB 101Prescription drug coverage, cost-sharing requirements - SB 45; SB 45: HCS, SCS; HB 114 insulin drugs, cost sharing, cap - HB 95; HB 95: HCS, SCS; SB 110Recreational marijuana - HCR 63Substance Use Disorder, bringing awareness to - HR 83 use disorder programs, license - HB 444Treatment of opioid or alcohol use disorder, utilization reviews, prohibition - SB 51; HB 102Urgent-need insulin program and continuing access to insulin program, establishment - SB 110; HB 122Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Vital medications, production - HB 31Voluntary non-opioid directive, creation of - HB 584Workers' compensation, exception to presumption of non-work-relatedness - HB 529Economic DevelopmentAmmunition, firearms, personal protective equipment, production - HB 591Board, technical changes, gender-neutrality - SB 184Cabinet for Economic Development, reports required - HB 211 for Economic Development, secretary appointment, gender-neutral - HB 381Cannabis business, creation of licensing system - HB 461 business, creation of licensing system for - HB 467Casino, gambling, historic racing, recreational marijuana, small business, wages - HCR 63Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Department of Workforce Investment, Office of Career Development - SB 221Economic Development Finance Authority, business loans, preference for veteran-owned businesses - SB 246Growth fund program, establishment - HB 333Incentive for Energy Independence Act, new name - SB 255; SB 255: SCSIncentives, effect of professional employer organization - HB 424Incentives for Energy Independence Act, new name - SB 255KentuckyWired contracts, paid prioritization, prohibition of - HB 129Loan forgiveness, qualified public medical centers - SB 87New markets tax credit, sunset - HB 356Off-highway vehicles, operation on certain public roadways - SB 75; SB 75: SCSPersonal protective equipment, production - HB 31Public Bank Task Force, creation - SJR 38Race and Access Opportunity Committee of the General Assembly, creation - HB 364Reporting of tax incentives - HB 128Small business loans, grammatical and technical corrections - HB 380State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTax incentive, commercial cryptocurrency mining equipment at a facility - SB 255: SFA (1)Unemployment Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126West End Opportunity Partnership, nonvoting ex officio board membership - HB 588 End Opportunity Partnership, nonvoting ex-officcio board membership - SB 100Education, Elementary and SecondaryAdditional nontraditional instruction days approval, requirements - HB 208: HFA (4), HFA (6)Administrative regulation review, Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee - HB 429Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, inclusion in accountability system - HB 90Bronchodilator rescue inhalers, stored by schools - SB 127; SB 127: SFA (1)Certificate reissuance, requirement for - HB 163Child abuse awareness and prevention, required instruction - HB 154Civics instruction, high school, local and state government, recommendation - HR 49; SR 57College admissions exam, retake option - HB 255Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity, membership, add Attorney General - SB 10: HCS on Race and Access to Opportunity, study equity - SB 10; SB 10: SCSConstitution Day, school districts, commemoration - HR 21Construction plans, educational facilities, local options for review - HB 279 plans, local options for review - HB 279: HCSContributions to a qualified tuition program, tax deduction - HB 354Corporal physical discipline, use of, prohibiting - HB 134County boards of education, election division redistricting - HB 76COVID-19, limitation of liability - HB 10; HB 10: HCSCOVID-19 vaccination rate, school reopening, requirement - HB 452Department of Education, technical advisory committee, replacement - SB 129District boards of education, recall of tax levy, number of petition signatures - HB 133: HCS boards of education, recall of tax levy, number of petition signatures for - HB 133Dual credit scholarship, courses, addition - HB 153; HB 383Early literacy education, requirements - SB 115; HB 270Education Opportunity Account Program - SB 25; HB 149 Professional Standards Board, confirmation, Carmen Yvonne Souder - SR 97 Professional Standards Board, confirmation, Donna Hedgepath - SR 101 Professional Standards Board, reorganization - SB 168 service provider, student records maintenance and protection - HB 149: HFA (9) service providers, student behavior and discipline reporting - HB 149: HFA (7)Education, youth-at-risk - HB 192: SFA (1)Educational programs, state sponsored, exceptional child access to - HB 371 service providers, assessment and accountability requirement - HB 149: HFA (4) service providers, open meetings and open records requirement - HB 149: HFA (1)Educator expenses tax credit, creation - HB 200Eligible veterans, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118English language learners, EOA program, educational service provider requirement - HB 149: HFA (3)Federal School Breakfast Program, breakfast as instructional time - HB 384Gender-neutral language, inserting - SB 182 language, insertion - SB 197; SB 198; SB 225; HB 376; HB 377Healthy relationship instruction, age-appropriate, requirement for all grades - HB 462High school graduation, FAFSA completion, requirement - HB 253History of racism, curriculum, inclusion of - HB 186Homeless children and youth, education financial assistance, EOA Program - HB 149: HFA (2)In-person instruction, requirements - HB 208: HFA (5) student instruction, requirement - HB 208: SCSInterscholastic athletics, designation for eligibility based on biological sex, requirements - SB 106; HB 471KEES scholarship, base amount for out of state military students - HB 184Kentucky Board of Education, add Kentucky Teacher of the Year - SB 152 Board of Education, add student and teacher - HB 178 Board of Education, addition of high school student - HB 379 Board of Education, addition of members - HB 379 Board of Education, appointment of Randy Poe, honoring - SR 5 Board of Education, confirmation, Randolph J. Poe - SR 112 Board of Education, demographic representation, requirements - HB 178: HCS Board of Education, eligibility requirements - HB 178 Board of Education, ex-officio member, addition - HB 178: HCS Department of Education, reorganization - SB 168 Early Entry Initiative pilot program, creation - SB 114; HB 271 Early Entry Initiative pilot program, delay - HB 271: HCS Educational Excellence Scholarship, convicted felon, scholarship eligibility - HB 25Learning pods, protections - HB 473 pods, teacher certification requirements, exemption - HB 473Local school board members, removal by commissioner or state board, deletion - HB 331 school board, school bus risk reduction program, implementation - HB 28 school board, student journalism protection, adoption of policies - HB 187 school boards, nonresident pupil policy, adoption - SB 170; HB 563Locally operated centers, supplemental funding - SB 101: SCS; HB 395Nonresident students, average daily attendance, inclusion - SB 170; HB 563Non-traditional instruction days, requirements - HB 208: HFA (5)Nontraditional instruction plan approval, requirements - HB 208: HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (6)NTAPAA, repeal - SB 129Preschool education programs, eligibility - HB 64 program, task force to study - HCR 31Professional development, behavioral and mood disorders, annual requirement - HB 65Race and Access Opportunity Committee of the General Assembly, creation - HB 364 in school, discrimination on the basis of - HB 43Read to Succeed Council, composition - SB 115: SCSReading and literacy instruction, accelerated interventions, one-on-one instruction - SB 115: SCS diagnostic and intervention fund, grant funding - SB 115: SFA (1)Remote instruction, requirement - HB 208: HFA (5)School building project bidding, minimum amount, increase - HB 165 bus stop arm cameras, interlocal agreement to implement and enforce - HB 189 hand hygiene, urge districts to adopt plan - SR 21 operation during COVID-19, provisions - HB 208Schools, operations during COVID-19 emergency - HB 1; HB 1: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), SCS, SFA (3) operations during COVID-19 emergency, in person - HB 1: SFA (1)Screen time, public school students, limitations - SB 281Screening committees, district with minority student population of 50% or greater, composition of - SB 77 committees, student member - SB 77: SFA (1)SEEK formula, state per pupil amount, adjustment - SB 107 funding, school attendance data, calculation - HB 208: HFA (2)Special law enforcement officers with specialized function, training stipend - HB 339State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSState-operated vocational center, transfer deadline - SB 101: SCS vocational center, transfer to local - SB 101Statewide assessments, waiver language, deletion - HB 208: HFA (1) student assessments, opt out, parents or guardians of students - HB 579Strategic assessment and accountability committee, direct commissioner of education to convene - HJR 8Student attendance reporting, 2021-2022 school year, requirement - HB 208: HCS data, digital instructional services, limitations - SB 281 journalists and student media advisors, protections - HB 187 performance levels, proficient, definition - SB 115: SCSSuperintendent steering committees, parent members, nonemployees of a school district - SB 77: HCSSupplemental school year, high school students - SB 128; HB 369 school year, K-12 students - SB 128: SCS school year program, graduated students - SB 128: SCSTeacher preparation programs, competency demonstration option, requirement - HB 525Veterans Day, designation as school holiday, requirement - SJR 27 Day, public schools, programming requirement, reminder - SJR 27: SCSWork Ready Scholarship, dual credit courses, deletion - HB 153; HB 383Education, FinanceAsset Resolution Corporation, organization and powers of - SB 129: HFA (1); HB 485Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship, eligibility - HB 383Contributions to account-granting organization, tax credit, sunset - HB 149: HFA (5)Dual credit scholarship, courses, addition - HB 153; HB 383Education Opportunity Account Program - SB 25; HB 149Educational service providers, assessment and accountability requirement - HB 149: HFA (4) service providers, open meetings and open records requirement - HB 149: HFA (1)English language learners, EOA program, educational service provider requirement - HB 149: HFA (3)EOA program contribution allocation and eligible student definition - HB 149: HFA (8)Ethics Commissions, complaints, appointments - HB 454FAFSA completion, high school graduation, requirement - HB 253Financial Aid Awareness Month, recognition - HR 66; SR 147Funding floor definition, revision - SB 135: HCSHomeless children and youth, education financial assistance, EOA Program - HB 149: HFA (2)KCTCS, endowment match - HB 234KEES base amount, GPA, replacement - SB 225: SCS scholarship, base amount for out of state military students - HB 184 scholarships, eligibility, proprietary institutions - HB 338Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, convicted felon, scholarship eligibility - HB 25 Educational Excellence Scholarship, NROTC programs, eligibility - HB 235Locally operated centers, supplemental funding - SB 101: SCS; HB 395Postsecondary education performance fund, funding formula, revisions - SB 135Sanctuary postsecondary institution, state funding, withholding of - HB 242Scholarship available, coal-county paramedic scholarship - HB 533School operation during COVID-19, provisions - HB 208SEEK formula, state per pupil amount, adjustment - SB 107 funding, school attendance data, calculation - HB 208: HFA (2)State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSState-operated vocational center, transfer deadline - SB 101: SCS vocational center, transfer to local - SB 101Student loan servicing, requirements - HB 239Work Ready Scholarship, dual credit courses, deletion - HB 153; HB 383 Ready Scholarship, rename Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship - HB 383Education, HigherAccommodations for lactating students, requirements for - HB 181Asset Resolution Corporation, powers of - SB 129: HFA (1); HB 485Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship, eligibility - HB 383Children of eligible veterans, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118College Application Month, recognition - HR 65; SR 146 applications, criminal history questions, ban - HB 247Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity, membership, add Attorney General - SB 10: HCS on Race and Access to Opportunity, study equity - SB 10; SB 10: SCSContributions to a qualified tuition program, tax deduction - HB 354COVID-19, limitation of liability - HB 10; HB 10: HCSDistilled spirits, minimum production requirements - SB 68Dual credit scholarship, courses, addition - HB 153; HB 383Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, confirmation, G. Alan Long - SR 145Financial Aid Awareness Month, recognition - HR 66; SR 147Funding floor definition, revision - SB 135: HCSGovernor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee, confirmation, Matthew Edwin Price - SR 90KCTCS, endowment match - HB 234KEES base amount, GPA, replacement - SB 225: SCS scholarships, eligibility, proprietary institutions - HB 338Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, convicted felon, scholarship eligibility - HB 25 Educational Excellence Scholarship, NROTC programs, eligibility - HB 235 tuition grant, eligible institution - SB 270 Tuition Waiver Program, termination criteria, modification - HB 397National Guard, call to active duty, permission to withdraw without penalty - SB 246Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents, confirmation, Ken Perry - SR 92 Kentucky University, denouncing graffiti - HR 42Postsecondary athletics, designation for eligibility based on biological sex - SB 106; HB 471 disciplinary proceedings, cross-examination, limitations on personal cross-examination - HB 145: HFA (2) education performance fund, funding formula, revisions - SB 135 student disciplinary proceedings, rights of student, minimum procedural requirements - HB 145Sanctuary postsecondary institution, state funding, withholding of - HB 242Scholarship, coal-county paramedic - HB 533State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSStudent athletes, name, image, and likeness, compensation - SB 249 disciplinary proceedings, annual report - HB 145: HCS disciplinary proceedings, crime victims, rights - HB 145: HFA (2) disciplinary proceedings, governing board authority to designate - HB 145: HFA (1) disciplinary proceedings, rights of students - HB 145: HFA (1) disciplinary proceedings, Title IX complaints, rights of students - HB 145: HCS loan servicing, requirements - HB 239Teacher preparation programs, early literacy instruction, teacher preparation test, requiring - SB 115; HB 270 preparation programs, EPSB approval - SB 270University of Kentucky, Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research, establishment - HB 326Vaccination requirement, exemptions - SB 117 requirement, prohibition - HB 101Veterans, academic credit for military training - SB 246 access to early course registration - SB 246Veterans Day, designation as school holiday, requirement - SJR 27 Day, public schools, programming requirement, reminder - SJR 27: SCSWest Louisville Historically Black Colleges and Universities Pilot Project - SB 270: SFA (2)Work Ready Scholarship, dual credit courses, deletion - HB 153; HB 383 Ready Scholarship, rename Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship - HB 383Education, VocationalArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, inclusion in accountability system - HB 90Blind vendors, operation of vending facilities on public properties - HB 577Distilled spirits, minimum production requirements - SB 68Dual credit scholarship, career and technical education courses, addition - HB 153; HB 383Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)KEES scholarships, eligibility, proprietary institutions - HB 338Locally operated centers, supplemental funding - SB 101: SCS; HB 395National Guard, call to active duty, permission to withdraw without penalty - SB 246State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSState-operated vocational center, employee transfer provisions - SB 101: SCS vocational center, transfer deadline - SB 101: SCSVeterans, academic credit for military training - SB 246 access to early course registration - SB 246Work Ready Scholarship, dual credit courses, deletion - HB 153; HB 383Effective Dates, DelayedAbandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, January 1, 2022 - SB 105Air ambulance services, April 1, 2022 - HB 365 Medal license plate, January 1, 2022 - HB 306Animal control officers, continuing education, January 1, 2021 - SB 205Annual sheriff tax settlement audit requirements, January 1, 2022 - HB 265BR 278, January 1, 2022 - HB 258 819, July 1, 2021 - HB 110Breast pumps and related supplies, sales and use tax, July 1, 2021 - HB 288Call center relocations, January 1, 2022 - HB 488Cannabis licensees, creation of - HB 467Change to Fifteenth Circuit, judge addition, January 2023 - SB 209; HB 552 to Fifteenth District, division removal, January 2023 - SB 209 to Fifty-sixth Circuit, judge addition, January 2023 - SB 216; HB 396 to Fourteenth Circuit, judge addition, January 2023 - HB 423 to Sixth Circuit and District, county, addition, effective, January 2, 2023 - HB 327: HCS to Sixth Circuit and District, county, addition, January 2023 - HB 327 to Thirty-eighth Circuit and District, county, removal, effective January 2, 2023 - HB 327: HCS to Thirty-eighth Circuit and District, county, removal, January 2023 - HB 327 to Twenty-seventh Circuit, judge addition, January 2023 - HB 470Child support, adjustment, application of parenting time, March 2022 - HB 404Chronic pain treatments, January 1, 2022 - HB 119Classification and treatment of digital assets, October 1, 2021 - SB 177Contingent upon ratification of proposed constitutional amendment - SB 181Contraception coverage, January 1, 2022 - HB 298Contraceptive coverage, January 1, 2022 - SB 250Coverage for breastfeeding support and equipment, January 1, 2022 - HB 296 for formulas, January 1, 2022 - HB 296Data center, sales and use tax, exemption of, July 1, 2021 - HB 372; HB 372: HCSDelayed, effective January 1, 2023, July 1 2023 - HB 267: HCSDiabetes, coverage requirement, effective January 1, 2022. - HB 123Distillers to report and pay wholesale taxes efefctive January 1, 2022 - HB 415: HFA (2)Educational institutuion, employment of illegal aliens, January 1, 2022 - HB 242Effective only upon adoption on November 8, 2022 of constitutional amendment - HB 517Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle usage fee, January 1, 2022 - HB 508 vehicle usage fee, highway preservation fee, various registration fees, January 1, 2022 - HB 561Firearms, registration and licensing - HB 502 registration, licensing, and logging of, January 1, 2022 - HB 83GA, contingent upon ratification of proposed constitutional amendment - SB 181: SCSHealth benefit plans, consumer protections, contingency - HB 11 benefit plans, mental health parity requirements, January 1, 2022 - HB 50; HB 50: HCS care transparency, effective January 1, 2022 - SB 119Incentive for Energy Independence Act, new name, July 1, 2021 - SB 255: SCSIntercollegiate student athletes, name, image, and likeness, compensation, July 1, 2023 - SB 249July 1, 2021 - HB 230; SB 255Medicinal cannabis program, portions to begin January 1, 2022 - SB 92; HB 136Mental health wellness examination, coverage requirement, January 1, 2022 - HB 77Motor fuel tax adjustments, effective July, 1 2021 - HB 508 fuel tax adjustments, usage tax trade calculation, effective July, 1 2021 - HB 561Natural resources severance tax, July 1, 2021 - HB 548New and expanded industry, August 1, 2021 - HB 128Operator's license, vision testing upon renewal, July 1, 2024 - HB 439Pari-mutuel tax, October 1, 2021 - HB 156Peer-to-peer car sharing, regulation of, January 1, 2022 - HB 494: HFA (1)Perinatal depression, coverage requirement, January 1, 2022 - HB 295Pharmacy benefit managers, regulation, January 1, 2022 - HB 532; HB 532: HCSPolice, training stipend, increase, July 1, 2021 - HB 339Prescription drug coverage, cost-sharing requirements, January 1, 2022 - SB 45; SB 45: HCS, SCS; HB 114 drug delivery, coverage requirement, January 1, 2022 - HB 117 insulin drugs, cost sharing, January 1, 2022 - HB 95; HB 95: HCS, SCS; SB 110Prosthetics and orthotics coverage, January 1, 2022 - HB 530Safe boating certification, personal watercraft and motorboats, requirements, July 1, 2021 - SB 188Sales and use tax, incontinence products, exemption, August 1, 2021 - HB 49Special enrollment period, pregnancy, January 1, 2022 - HB 299 law enforcement officers with specialized function, training stipend, July 1, 2021 - HB 339State employees, cost of living adjustment, July 1, 2022 - HB 17Tax exemption, effective July 1, 2021 - HB 230: HCS revenue sharing, modified distribution ratios, July 1, 2021 - HB 561Telehealth, health benefit plans, January 1, 2022 - HB 140: SCSThird-party premium and cost sharing payments on behalf of insureds, January 1, 2022 - SB 44 premium and cost-sharing payments on behalf of insureds, January 1, 2022 - HB 442Title lien statements and terminations, filing procedures, January 1, 2023 - HB 269Transaction fee, consumer transactions, January 1, 2022 - HB 494: HFA (2)Treatment of opioid or alcohol use disorder, utilization reviews, prohibition, January 1, 2022 - SB 51; HB 102Unanticipated out-of-network care, reimbursement and billing, January 1, 2022 - SB 19Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, effective January 1, 2022 - HB 303; HB 303: HFA (4), SFA (1)Valuation standards for used motor vehicle, effective January 1, 2022 - HB 274Vapor products tax, July 1, 2021 - HB 85Various provisions, delayed effectiveness - HB 356Waterway usage fee, January 1, 2022 - HB 567Welders, requirements for structural steel welding, January 1, 2022 - HB 24Effective Dates, EmergencyAbortion - HB 460 statutes, enforcement - HB 2Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Administrative regulations, emergency - HB 161 regulations with major economic impact and emergency regulations - HB 144Advertising dates, regulation - HB 328: HCS devices, regulation - HB 328Alcohol and drug counselors, educational requirements for - SB 166; SB 166: SCS to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67; SB 67: SCSAppropriation to pay claims against the Commonwealth - HB 405Bioaccumulative chemicals of concern, mixing zone changes, requirement - HB 386Board of Agriculture - SB 93: SFA (1)Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9BR 1618 - SB 153 301 - HB 36 477, emergencies - SB 5 967 - HB 183Charitable gaming, 40 percent rule waiver - HB 226: HCSChild-care centers, administrative regulations for class and group size - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1)Citizen oversight and investigating office, consolidated local government police review - SB 245; SB 247 oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1)Constitutional challenges, establish venue - HB 3: SCS challenges, establishment of judicial panel and venue - HB 3 rights, protection from censorship - SB 111; HB 539COVID-19, emergency provisions - HB 1; HB 1: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (3), SCS, SFA (3)COVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360COVID-19, limitation of liability - HB 10; HB 10: HCSCOVID-19-related restrictions, prohibition - HB 452Declaration of emergency, executive order, invalidation - SB 213Direct shippers licensing, BR 925 - HB 415Disseminating personally identifiable information - HB 520Emergencies, immunity from lawsuit - SB 5: SCSEmergency administrative regulations, review - SB 2Emergency, executive order 2021-093, ratification - HB 542 Governor's declaration - HB 171Emergency orders, criteria for, suit allowed for not following - HB 15; HB 217Enforcement prohibition, federal firearms laws, state and local government - HB 585Essential employees, minimum wage - SB 284Executive orders, emergency, 60 day extension - HJR 77Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83 federal laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Firearms regulation - HB 502Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, commissioner, sole appointment authority - HB 394: HFA (1)Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143 service establishments, grocery sales - HB 190; HB 190: HCSGovernor's Office of Agricultural Policy, abolishment - SB 3HB 1 - HB 1: HFA (2)Home health care services, providers of - SB 154: SCSHospital rate improvement programs, modification - HB 183: HCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), SCS; SB 28; SB 117Immunization, state requirement prohibition - SB 37KCTCS, endowment match fund, creation - HB 234KEES base amount, GPA, replacement - SB 225: SCSKentucky Career Center, public employment office locations, mandatory - HB 367: HFA (1) Early Entry Initiative pilot program, creation - SB 114; HB 271 Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427: HCS State Fair Board, appointing authority, duties - HB 518Legal actions, Commonwealth of Kentucky - HB 479; HB 479: HCSLegislative Oversight and Investigation Committee, duties - HB 6Line of duty, disability benefits, adjustment of - HB 139Local government, redistricting - SB 171: HCS; HB 566Locally operated centers, supplemental funding - SB 101: SCSMedicaid managed care contract, limiting - SB 56 pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222 pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177Motorboats documented with Coast Guard, registration requirements, establishment - HB 111National Guard Adoption Assistance Program, increase in assistance amount - HB 206Pari-mutuel wagering, definition - SB 120; HB 481Pension income exclusion, retroactive raise - HB 252Personal care attendants, training - HB 276 protective equipment, purchase or lease from other countries, certification of need - HB 214: HCS, HFA (1)Photographs or videos of victims, open records exemption - SB 130; HB 273Postsecondary education performance fund, revisions - SB 135: SCSPrescription insulin drugs, cost sharing, cap - HB 95: SFA (1), SFA (3)Repeal of Section 1, December 23, 2023 - SB 5: SCSRetirement, KERS employer rates - HB 8; HB 8: HCS, SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3)SB 1 - SB 1: SCS 2 - SB 2: SCSSchool operation during COVID-19, 2020-2021 school year - HB 208: HCS operation during COVID-19, provisions - HB 208Sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts for minors, prohibition - HB 19; SB 30State-operated vocational center, transfer to local - SB 101: SCSStatute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse, criminal and civil actions - HB 472Strategic assessment and accountability committee, formation - HJR 8Supplemental school year, high school students - SB 128; HB 369Supports for Community Living, exceptional support services - HJR 35Temporary reorganization orders, removal of authority - HB 5Unemployment Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126: SCS insurance, state of employment and disaster relief measures - HB 413Urgent-need insulin program and continuing access to insulin program, establishment - SB 110; HB 122Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Water district commissioners, training requirements, time extensions - HB 393Elections and VotingAbsentee, change to qualification, add convenience of the voter - HB 72Absentee voter assistance, persons qualified who may assist - HB 425: HFA (1) voting assistance, qualified persons, definition and designation - HB 150Any payment for transportation of voter to the polls; prohibition - HB 167Automatic recount, General Assembly, constitutional officers, Congress, election of - HB 162 restoration of voting rights and civil rights, constitutional requirements - HB 232Ballot access, proposed constitutional amendment, gaming - SB 240 access, proposed constitutional amendment, no excuse early voting - HB 411Ballots, mail-in absentee, requirements for use of secure ballot drop box for returning - HB 204 mail-in absentee, time for processing, curing definciencies - HB 203 straight party option, removal - HB 71Board members consolidated emergency services district, election - HB 120: HCS Members consolidated emergency services district, election of - HB 120Bona fide candidates, expansion of class of candidates that can be challenged - HB 574: HCSCampaign finance, all candidates, post-election filing requirement - HB 558 finance, childcare and elder care expenses as allowable campaign expenditure - HB 22 finance, childcare expenses as allowable campaign expenditure - HB 67 finance, electronic filing requirement - HB 558Casino gaming, local option elections for - HB 531; HB 594Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Change in filing deadline for certain candidates - HB 574: HCSCommission on legislative and congressional redistricting, establishment of - HB 23Congressional offices, special election, serve remainder of term - HB 400: HFA (1)Consolidated local government, mayor, nonpartisan election - HB 309; HB 309: HCS local governments, mayoral term limits and election, voter approval - HB 309: HFA (2)Constitution of Kentucky, pardons and commutations, governor's ability, limitation on - SB 89Constitutional amendment, ballot initiatives, establishment of right of the people to submit - HB 498 amendment, General Assembly, time and place of meetings - SB 24County board of elections, terms of members - SB 63 boards of education, election division - HB 76 boards of elections, nomination of members - SB 63Court of Justice, partisan, statutory change upon ratification of constitutional amendment - HB 517Deadline for certain candidate filings, changes to - HB 225District board of education tax recall, signatures for petition - HB 133: HCS board of education tax recall, signatures for petition, number of - HB 133Early voting and voting hours extended - SB 271Elected officials, constitutional amendment for recall election - HB 82Election day, emergency suspension or delay, change only by General Assembly - HB 18 Integrity and Security Task Force, to study election issues and processes - HCR 47Emergencies, executive order, changes to time and place only - SB 1: SCS executive orders, change to time and place only - SB 1: SCS executive orders, new voting date, 30-day limit inapplicable - SB 1: SCS executive orders, new voting date not affected by - SB 1Emergency, manner of voting, ability to declare by Governor, removal - SB 50 voting procedures, removal - SB 50Equipment and systems replacement, paper ballots, requirements - HB 425Extension of time for voting on election day, 7 p.m. - HB 586Felons' voting rights, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 282; HB 464Filing deadline for statement-of-candidacy form, changes to - HB 225Free and fair elections, acknowledgement - HR 29General Assembly, nonpartisan elections. - HB 309: HFA (1) Assembly, terms of members, constitutional amendment - HB 527 Assembly, terms of members, limiting - HB 29 Assembly, terms of office - SB 226 Assembly, terms of Representatives, extend to four years - HB 268In-person absentee voting, any qualified voter - SB 262 absentee voting, any qualified voter, days and hours prescribed - HB 586 absentee voting, extension of time, two Saturdays preceding - SB 262 absentee voting, increase in the number of days permitting - HB 574: HFA (3)Joseph R. Biden, the legal election as President of the United States, recognition of - HR 29Kamala Harris, legal election as Vice President of the United States, recognition of - HR 29Kentucky Elections Task Force, establishment - SCR 75Local option election for casino gaming - SB 253Mail-in absentee ballot, add desire of voter as basis to request - SB 271 absentee ballots, drop boxes for return, online portal for requests, and curing of signature - SB 271 absentee ballots, option for voter to use secure online portal to request - HB 205 absentee ballots, procedure for return by voter to vote in-person - HB 205 absentee ballots, use of Intelligent Mail barcodes as a tracking option - HB 205Mayoral election, nonpartisan - HB 309: HFA (7), HFA (8)Office of United States Senator, proclamation, issuance by Governor - HB 400Omnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574Paper ballots, pen marking, require - SB 63: SCSPartisan basis, election of Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of Court of Appeals - HB 437 basis, Justices and Judges of Court of Justice, elections - HB 474Peaceful Transition of Presidential Power, affirmation of importance - HR 29Persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137Political yard signs, display on private property - SB 121Polling locations and election officials, parameters for consolidation - SB 271Presidential, congratulating Joe Biden - HR 23Primary, date of, emergency extension, related election dates extended - HB 15 date of, emergency manner of voting, removal - HB 217Prohibit Governor from changing the manner of an election, emergency executive order - HB 574: HCSProposed constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting - HB 409 constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Ranked-choice, certain candidates for elected office - SB 124Residence for purposes of voting, persons who are homeless, establishment - HB 410; HB 574: HFA (2)Runoff primary, slates of candidates, establishment - HB 586Special election, Congressional offices, serve remainder of term - HB 400: HFA (1)State Board of Elections, precinct establishment orders, technical correction - SB 138 Police, political activities, participation permitted - HB 501Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, partisan nomination of candidates, providing - HB 536Technical correction - HB 487; HB 490; HB 491Time served while in public office, durational limits, constitutional amendment proposal - HB 480United States Senator, unexpired term, procedure to fill vacancy - SB 228; SB 228: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3), SFA (4), SFA (5)Voter assistance, persons eligible to assist - HB 425: HCS registration, 14 day deadline - HB 574: HFA (4) registration, automatic, driver's license and other applications - HB 182 transportation to the polls, persons eligible, requirements prescribed - HB 425: HCSVoting centers, 75,000 voters, minimum of one - HB 574: HFA (1) hours, extension - HB 51 rights, extension to 16- and 17-year-olds, school board and local elections - SB 175 system, Internet, connection or ability to connect prohibition - SB 244 system, Internet, connection prohibited - SB 63 system, wireless connection, prohibited - SB 63: SCS systems and equipment to produce paper audit trail, transition - HB 425 systems and voting equipment, requirements for certification - HB 425ElectriciansOccupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Embalmers and Funeral DirectorsFetal remains, final disposition - HB 460Licensing fees, regulations for - HB 220Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Emergency Medical ServicesAir ambulance memberships, disclosure, requirements - HB 365 ambulance memberships, insurance - HB 365 ambulance memberships, patient advocacy program, implementation - HB 365Assault on and obstruction, increased penalty - HB 564 on, increased penalty - HB 164Consolidated emergency services district, provision - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, provision for - HB 120Declared emergency, SARS-COV-2, medical equipment distributors, essential services - SB 5: SFA (8)Emergencies, immunity from lawsuit - SB 5; SB 5: SCSEmergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318First responders, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Licensure after incarcertaion - SB 195Newborn safety device, permitting - HB 155Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Workers' compensation, psychological injuries - HB 500Eminent Domain and CondemnationDepartment of Military Affairs, Adjutant General, property, power to condemn - SB 147Emergencies, property taken, valuation - SB 1: HFA (1)EnergyAgricultural land, energy, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Cities, municipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSClimate change, Green New Deal, ways to reduce energy usage - HR 51Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Energy, distribution, protection - HB 526Fuel adjustment clause, reasonableness of fuel costs, subtraction of coal severance tax - SB 257Interference with energy utility use, local governments, prohibition - HB 207Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, reimbursed expenses - HB 545Keystone XL Pipeline Project, urge approval of - SR 63Limitation of liquefied petroleum gas service, prohibition - HB 207: SCS of utility service, based on energy source, prohibition - HB 207: HFA (1)Natural resources, extraction, protection - HB 526Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Public Service Commission, confirmation, Kent Alan Chandler - SR 85Sales and use tax, exemption for commercial mining of cryptocurrency - HB 230; HB 230: HCSState/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSUnderground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Utilities gross receipts and license tax, exemption for commercial mining of cryptocurrency - HB 230; HB 230: HCSVoluntary energy cost assistance funds, federal poverty guidelines, eligibility - HB 392Engineers and SurveyorsConstruction, required usage for certain projects, exception for - SB 99; SB 99: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2)Emergencies, immunity from lawsuit - SB 5; SB 5: SCS liability protection, time period - SB 1: SCSEnvironment and ConservationAdvanced recycling and recovery technologies, definitions - HB 345Agricultural land, energy, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Air quality, General Assembly, findings, technical corrections - HB 484Bioaccumulative chemicals of concern, wastewater discharges, mixing zone assignments - HB 386Climate change, Green New Deal, impact on ecosystems and wildlife habitat - HR 51Compensatory mitigation projects, unsatisfied liabilities, requirements for - SB 261; HB 535Department for Natural Resources, jurisdiction, laws relating to mines - HB 521Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Energy and Environment Cabinet, powers, gender-neutral - SB 218Fish and wildlife conservation officers, payment from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program - HB 557Healthy Soils Program, Healthy Soils Program fund, Division of Conservation, establishment - HB 560Highway construction contingency account, fund transfer to Kentucky Pride fund - SB 238In-Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Task Force, authorization of, fund report - SB 261: SCSKentucky Recyclers Association, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, commendation - SR 26 recyclers, commendation - HR 33Keystone XL Pipeline Project, urge approval of - SR 63Off-site construction or demolition waste disposal, permitted area, increase - HB 47Open dumping, local government, imposition of civil fine by - SB 86 dumps, solid waste management facilities, fines and enforcement of - SB 86: SFA (1)Petroleum storage tank program - HB 198PFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, administrative regulation, establishment - HB 559PFAS, limitations on exposure, monitoring and control of - HR 82Plastic convenience items, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Proposed constitutional amendment, peoples right for health, cleanliness, and preservation - HB 107Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Sanitation districts, sewer service, right to refuse service - HB 302Soil and Water Conservation Commission, membership, gender-neutral - SB 185Solid waste facilities, exemption for residual wastes, limitation of - SB 118State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSUnderground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Voluntary environmental remediation tax credit, expansion - HB 489Waste disposal facility, notice of intent, licensing by county fiscal court - SB 94Well-managed forestlands, property tax assessment procedures, recommendations, report - HJR 60EthicsCommission, executive branch, chair, vice chair, every two years, election - HB 454: HCS executive branch, four votes to take action, requirement - HB 454: HCS executive branch, quorum, four members, requirement - HB 454: HCSCommissions, complaint standards, establishment - HB 454Executive Branch, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, employees not subject - SB 153: SFA (1) branch, transition teams, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6Financial disclosure statements, statewide officials, require - SB 6: SCSKentucky horse racing commission, executive branch code of ethics inclusion - HB 481 Horse Racing Commission, Executive Branch Ethics Commission, inclusion - HB 226: HCS; HB 454: HFA (2) Horse Racing Commission, members and employees, subject to executive branch ethics laws - SB 120: SFA (3); SB 153 Horse Racing Commission, members, ethics provisions - SB 153: SFA (2)FairsKentucky State Fair Board, appointing authority, duties - HB 518Federal Laws and RegulationsCongressional action, unemployment insurance loan, unemployment insurance fund - HCR 22Emergencies, executive orders, utility employee reclassification, prohibition - HB 272: HCSFederal law, pharmacy benefit managers, exemptions - HB 532; HB 532: HCSFirearm laws, prohibit enforcement by state and local government - HB 585Firearms, federal laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Health benefit plans, diabetes, coverage - HB 95: SFA (3) services, prohibition federal funds, support - HR 4: HFA (1)Hyde Amendment, prohibition of federal funds for abortions, support - HR 4Identity, information sharing, verification - SCR 120Immigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Medicaid, false claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Medicare supplement insurance, requirements - HB 97; SB 234Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Mental health parity requirements, compliance with federal law - HB 50; HB 50: HCS health wellness examination coverage, parity requirements, compliance with federal law - HB 77National Statuary Hall, statue replacement - SJR 6Occupational Safety and Health Act, corresponding state regulations - HB 475: HFA (1)REAL ID Act of 2005 - SCR 130State opt-out, 21 USC sec. 862a - HB 497; HB 497: HCSStatehood, Washington, D.C., requesting - HCR 68Student loan servicers, compliance requirements - HB 239Tenth Amendment, Congress of the United States, support for - HCR 6Third-party premium and cost sharing payments, exception to comply with federal law - SB 44 premium and cost-sharing payments, exception to comply with federal law - HB 442Title IX, postsecondary student disciplinary proceedings, due process requirements - HB 145: HCSWater quality standards, bioaccumulative chemicals of concern, wastewater discharges - HB 386Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, implementation - SB 276Fees911 service, carrier cost recovery fund - SB 180; SB 180: SCSAccommodations, accommodations intermediary, transaction fee - HB 494: HFA (2)Cannabis licensees, creation - HB 461 licensees, creation of - HB 467Casino gaming, licensing fees for - HB 531; HB 594Commissioner, Department of Financial Institutions, custody of digital assets, supervision fee - SB 177County clerks, various documents, recording of - HB 152Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 508 vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 561Federally related transactions, licensure fees - HB 172Fertilizer and pesticide, licence fees, registration, changes to - HB 236Heir property research fund, county clerk fee increase, recording and indexing - SB 43License fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513 fees when cities annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274; SB 274: SCSLicensing fee, embalmers and funeral directors - HB 220Local governments, license fee, peer-to-peer car sharing programs - HB 494: HFA (1)Massage therapy licensure, promulgation of administrative regulations - HB 79Maximum amount, Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists - HB 304Motor fuels, retail facility, license fee, changes to - HB 233 vehicle rentals, transaction fee - HB 494: HFA (2)Operator's license, vision testing upon renewal - HB 439Outdoor advertising devices - HB 328: SFA (1)Peer-to-peer car sharing, transaction fee - HB 494: HFA (2)Sanitation districts, sewer charges, imposition requirements - HB 124Secretary of State, notice of intent, sale of open blockchain tokens, filing fee - SB 177Special Purpose Depository Institutions, supervision fees - SB 178Title lien statements, distribution - HB 269Transportation network company services, transaction fee - HB 494: HFA (2)FiduciariesRevised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72Financial ResponsibilityChild Care Assistance Program, income eligibility - HB 106Finance and Administration Cabinet, unified and integrated system of accounts, establishment - HB 231Local government bonding, notes, advertising - SB 171; SB 171: SCS government investments, aggregate limitations - SB 171; SB 171: SCSUnified and integrated system of accounts, bank, definition - HB 231: HFA (1)Wage performance bonds for employers engaged in mining, notification of compliance - HB 137Fire PreventionFire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Firearms and WeaponsConstables and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104Crisis aversion and rights retention order, firearms prohibition, petition - SB 229Extreme risk protection order, firearms prohibition, petition for - HB 463Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585 laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83Firearms regulation - HB 502 seizures, dangerous persons - HB 70Juvenile handgun violence prevention study - SCR 116Pretrial diversion, conditions of diversion, possession of firearms - HB 390Prohibition on restrictions - HB 549Public postsecondary institutions, concealed carry, repeal - HB 337Red flag legislation, opposition - HR 70Sale of confiscated weapons - SB 132State and local governments, concealed carry in buildings, repeal - HB 337Unlawful discriminatory practice, prohibition - HB 175; HB 175: HFA (1), HFA (2) storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Firefighters and Fire DepartmentsAssault on, increased penalty - HB 164; HB 564Consolidated emergency services district, provision - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, provision for - HB 120Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318 protection districts, gender-neutral language - HB 412Firefighter license plates, extra fees, distribution - HB 370 license plates, technical correction - HB 370: HCSFirefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166On duty, official capacity, governmental function. - HB 120: HFA (1)PFAS chemicals, personal protection equipment, firefighting, prohibition - HB 559Reemployment after retirement, restrictions on part-time adjunct instructors - SB 53; SB 53: SFA (1)State fire marshal, property loss reports, gender-neutral language - SB 191; HB 315Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Volunteer firefighters, income tax credit - HB 61Workers' compensation, average weekly wage for volunteer firefighters - SB 85 compensation, psychological injuries - HB 500Fiscal NoteAlcohol to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67Animal control officers, Department of Agriculture, continuing education - SB 205Appropriation to pay claims against the Commonwealth - HB 405Assessments, property taxation, highest and best use - HB 135Asset Resolution Corporation, powers of - HB 485Assisted-living communities, certification - SB 35Branch budget bills - HB 555; HB 556Broadband deployment fund - HB 320: HCS deployment fund, Office of Broadband innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348Budget forms - HB 554Centennial and semiquincentennial commissions, creation - HB 157Copayments, prohibition - SB 55Data center, sales and use tax, exemption of - HB 372Education Opportunity Account Program - HB 149Exemption for disaster response businesses - HB 84Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)Highway funding, omnibus revisions - HB 561Hospital rate improvement programs, modification - HB 183; HB 183: HCSKentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427; HB 427: HCS Retirement Systems, liability-based contributions for KERS employers - HB 8: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2)Local school boards, nonresident pupil policy, adoption - HB 563Military pensions, income tax deduction - HB 37Paycheck Protection Program loans - HB 278: HCSPension income exclusion, retroactive raise - HB 252Petroleum storage tank registration - HB 249: HCSProperty tax, veteran service organization, exemption - HB 14: HCS valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund - HB 556: HCSSales and use tax, commercial mining of cryptocurrency - HB 230 and use tax, data centers, exemption of - HB 372: HCS and use tax, exemption for commercial mining of cryptocurrency - HB 230: HCSSEEK formula, state per pupil amount, adjustment - SB 107State parks, centennial celebration, anniversary - HB 88Supplemental school year, high school students - SB 128Taxpayer Bill of Rights - HB 321Technical correction to taxation language - HB 320Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, reorganization - HB 453TVA in lieu of payments, distribution - HB 382Volunteer firefighters, tax credit - HB 61West End Opportunity Partnership, nonvoting ex officio board membership - HB 588Fish and WildlifeDepartment of Fish and Wildlife, compensatory mitigation, unsatisfied liability under - SB 261; HB 535 of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, membership - HB 446Fish and wildlife conservation officers, payment from the Law Enforcement Foundation Program - HB 557 and Wildlife Resources Commission, commissioner, sole appointment authority - HB 394 species, Kentucky-grown agricultural product, definition - SB 102Game meat, distribution to cooperative extension agencies, government and nonprofits, purposes - HB 209In-Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Task Force, authorization of, fund report - SB 261: SCSKentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, confirmation, Joshua Brian Lillard - SR 113 Proud, Rural Development Fund, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon, funds, eligibility - SB 102: SFA (1) Proud, Rural Development, funds, eligibility, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon - SB 102: HFA (1)Safe boating certificates, requirement, delayed enforcement - HB 319State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSFoodsCannabidiol products, labeling of - HB 325Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143 service establishments, grocery sales - HB 190; HB 190: HCS, HFA (1)Game meat, distribution to cooperative extension agencies, government and nonprofits, purposes - HB 209Kentucky Proud, Rural Development Fund, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon, funds, eligibility - SB 102: SFA (1)Kratom products, consumer protections, establishment - SB 241National Beef Month, recognizing - HR 16 Chicken Month, recognizing - HR 18 Pork Month, recognizing - HR 17Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement - HB 457Soybean Month, recognizing - HR 20Statewide mobile food units, safety standards - SB 208Supermarket Employees, recognizing - SR 93Forests and ForestryDepartment of Fish and Wildlife, compensatory mitigation, unsatisfied liability under - SB 261; HB 535Healthy soil practices, Division of Conservation, requirements for director - HB 560Trespass, use of purple paint marks to provide notice - HB 434Well-managed forestlands, property tax assessment procedures, recommendations, report - HJR 60FuelAgricultural land, energy, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Keystone XL Pipeline Project, urge approval of - SR 63Motor fuels, gasoline, license, standards - HB 233Petroleum storage tank program - HB 198Tax revenue sharing, modified distribution ratios - HB 561Taxes, Indexing - HB 508GamblingAdvance deposit wagering, excise tax - HB 226: HFA (1), HFA (3)Casino gaming, constitutional amendment, authorization - HB 528 gaming, licensing for - HB 531; HB 594 gaming, provisions for - SB 253Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Charitable gaming, 40 percent rule waiver - HB 226; HB 226: HCS gaming, advisory commission - HB 534Fantasy contests, provisions for - HB 241 sports contests - HB 531; HB 594Historic horse racing, onsite, casino, job creation - HCR 63Historical horse racing, court action - SB 120: HFA (1) horse racing, excise tax on - SB 120: HFA (2), HFA (6)Horse racing, pari-mutuel definition - SB 120; HB 481Licensed premises, definition of - SB 120: HFA (4)Online poker - HB 531; HB 594 poker, provisions for - HB 241Pari-mutuel wagering, definition - SB 120: HFA (3), SFA (1)Proposed constitutional amendment, gaming - SB 240Sports wagering - HB 531; HB 594 wagering, provisions for - HB 241General Assembly2021 Regular Session, Capitol and Capitol Annex, masks, requirement - HJR 10Acts, when take effect - HB 4: HCS, SCS, SFA (1)Adjournment, 2021 Session until February 2, 2021 - HCR 24 2021 Session until February 5, 2021 - SCR 35Administrative regulations, review of - HB 144Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council, annual report, requirement - SB 74; HB 441America's Legislators Back to School Program, third week in September - HCR 25Capitol campus, security briefing, state police to give - SB 227Casino gaming, constitutional amendment, authority to establish - HB 528Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Commission on legislative and congressional redistricting, plan proposal, consideration of - HB 23Committees, subpoenas, issuing - SB 123Compensation, veto days, adjustment - SB 181; SB 181: SCSCongressional action, unemployment insurance loan - HCR 22Constitutional amendment, ballot initiatives, establishment of right of the people to propose - HB 498 amendment, time and place of meetings - SB 24Constitutionality or validity, challenge, right to intervene - HB 569Date for adjournment, elimination of existing dates - HB 4; HB 4: HCS, SCSDeadline for filing, changes to - HB 225Effective deficient administrative regulation, nullification - SB 65Emergencies, declaration by governor, extension, approval - SB 1: SCS declaration by governor, extension of, approval of - SB 1 executive orders, rights - SB 1: HFA (4) extension of emergecy period, approval of - HB 18Emergency administrative regulations, review - SB 2 authority, extension - HB 171Emergency, essential services, designation - SB 5: SFA (9)Emergency executive orders, days in effect, General Assembly approval required - SB 1: HFA (3)Emergency, Governor's declaration of, extraordinary session required with - HB 20Emergency orders, approval or extension of - HB 15; HB 217 orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval of - HB 13Epidemics, 30 day limitation on orders, General Assembly may extend - HB 570Extended session, requirements - HB 4; HB 4: HCSHealth disparity impact, review - SB 23House of Representatives, membership - HR 2 of Representatives, resolutions and citations to include "in the Year of our Lord" - HR 28 of Representatives, Rules, adoption of - HR 1Impeachment of an officer, House of Representatives, filing - HB 378Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Kentucky deferred compensation, auto enrollment - SB 79: SFA (1) deferred compensation, financial planning - SB 79: SCS Preschool Task Force, creation of - HCR 31Legislative Branch Budget - HB 194; HB 194: HCS, SCS committee review of administrative regulations, processes for - HB 429 committees, names correction - HB 349 days, additional, provision - HB 4: SCS Ethics Commission, complaints, findings for - HB 454 Oversight and Investigation Committee, duties - HB 6 Oversight and Investigations Committee, duties - HB 6: SCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, minority party, representation - HB 6: HCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, open records, retain - HB 6: HFA (1)Member, corruption, increase in fine - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1)Members, contest proceedings, provisions relating to - HB 162 election of, automatic recount in - HB 162 nonpartisan elections - HB 309: HFA (1)Oaths, committees, witnesses, taking of - SB 160Principal for a Day Program, encourage member participation - HCR 25Public Records, request pertaining to member, require notice - HB 312: HCS Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Race and Access Opportunity Committee, creation - HB 364Racial and ethnic community criminal justice and public safety impact statement - SB 40; SB 155Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Red flag legislation, opposition - HR 70Redistricting, public input, encouragement - HCR 61Report to, charges or convictions relating to gang activity - SB 136Retirement bills, additional requirements for actuarial analysis - HB 69Retirement, closure of LRP to new members, transfer requirement of cash balance members to KERS - HB 121Security, members, on and off-site - SB 227: SCSSenate, membership - SR 3 pastors, invitation - SR 2 Rules, adoption of - SR 1Sessions, Joint Proclamation, establishment of parameters - SB 181; SB 181: SCSTax expenditures and incentives claimed, recommendations for effectiveness of - HB 128Terms of members, extension and limit, constitutional amendment - HB 527 of members, limit - HB 29 of members, limitation on service - SB 226 of Representatives, extend to four years - HB 268Transportation funding legislation, support - HR 12Witness, disobedient, increase in fine - HB 401; HB 454: HFA (1)Workgroup, women and mothers in the labor force - HCR 62GovernorCivil and economic rights, substantial burden, prohibit - HB 526Contest proceedings, provisions relating to - HB 162COVID-19 penalties, restoration - HB 360Declaration of emergency, executive order, invalidation - SB 213Defend the Guard Act, requirements to comply - SB 173Effective deficient administrative regulation, nullification - SB 65Election of, automatic recount in - HB 162 proclamation, office of the United States Senator, issuance - HB 400Emergencies, executive orders, effective time periods - SB 1; SB 1: SCS; HB 18 executive orders, effects, local government - SB 1: HFA (4) Governor's powers, certain freedoms, restrictions - SB 1: HFA (1) landlord and tenant laws, suspension or modification, limitation - HB 570 prohibition against evictions, Governor's authority limited - SB 264 religious organizations, discrimination prohibited - HB 218 violations of KRS Chapter 39A, Class A misdemeanor - SB 1: HFA (5)Emergency declaration, definition of action taken - SB 5: SFA (4)Emergency, declaration of, extraordinary session required with - HB 20 declaration of, limited to 15 days - HB 20; HB 171 essential services, designation - SB 5: SFA (9)Emergency executive orders, days in effect, General Assembly approval required - SB 1: HFA (3)Emergency, Governor's declaration of, additional declarations prohibited - HB 20; HB 171 manner of voting, ability to declare, removal - SB 50Emergency orders, limitations on - SB 1: HFA (2); HB 15; HB 217 orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by General Assembly - HB 13 powers, limitation, freedom of religion - SB 260Emergency, voting procedures, ability to establish, removal - SB 50Executive Branch Ethics Commission, members, appointment - HB 454 order 2021-093, extension for 60 days - HB 542 order 2021-093, ratification - HB 542 orders, constitutional challenges, establish judicial panel and venue - HB 3 orders, constitutional challenges, establish venue - HB 3: SCS orders, emergency, 60 day extension - HJR 77 orders, emergency, ratification - HJR 77Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585Firearms and weapons, prohibition of restrictions - HB 549First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy, abolishment - SB 3Immunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), SCS; SB 28Kentucky State Fair Board, appointing authority, duties - HB 518Mask mandate, revoke - HJR 54Nullification of select emergency administrative regulations - HB 161Pardons and commutations, Constitution of Kentucky, limitation in - SB 89Physician Assistant, Board of Medical Licensure composition, Academy of Physician Assistant - SB 273Prohibit from changing the manner of an election during an emergency - HB 574: HCSPublic funds for advertisement, disallowance - SB 279Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Report to, charges or convictions relating to gang activity - SB 136State Board of Agriculture, appointing authority, state veterinarian, duties - SB 93 Investment Commission, removal - HB 275 of emergency, executive orders, review by the General Assembly, constitutional amendment - SB 24State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTemporary executive orders, technical correction - HB 456 reorganization orders, removal of authority - HB 5Transition team, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6 teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSTransportation Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCSWest End Opportunity Partnership, board membership appointment - SB 100; HB 588Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, services, consolidation - SB 276GrainSoybean Month, recognizing - HR 20GuardiansAbused or neglected child, definition - SB 174Children, court proceedings, attendance - HB 503De facto custodian, definition - SB 32Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72Transportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Hazardous MaterialsBioaccumulative chemicals of concern, wastewater discharges, mixing zone assignments - HB 386Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of - HB 236Petroleum storage tank registration - HB 249: HCSPlanning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Health and Medical ServicesAbortion services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216; HB 460Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Abortion-inducing drug, medical procedure, pregnancy termination - HB 460Abortions, reporting - HB 460Advanced practice registered nurse, home health care services, provider of - SB 154; SB 154: SCS practice registered nurses, prescriptive authority of - SB 78Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Alternative treatments, chronic pain - HB 119Assisted-living communities, certification - SB 35Basic or added reparations benefits, solicitation activities - HB 347Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Cabinet for Health and Family Services, mental health crisis services, suicide prevention - HB 546 for Health and Family Services, suicide prevention, mental crisis services and units - HB 403Charitable health care providers, medical professional liability insurance - SB 163; HB 426 health care providers, registration - SB 163; HB 426Child and maternal mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 185Chronic pain treatments, coverage - HB 119Colon cancer screening and prevention, advisory committee - SB 16; SB 16: HCSColorectal cancer examinations and tests, Medicaid coverage for, requirement - HB 108Controlled substance prescribing boards advisory council, establishment of - SB 78: SFA (6) Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2) substances, physician assistants, continuing education requirements - HB 419Declared emergency, SARS-COV-2, medical equipment distributors, essential services - SB 5: SFA (8)Department of Veterans' Affairs, health navigators, assist veterans in finding healthcare - SB 246Diabetes, Board of Licensed Diabetes Educators - SB 70 coverage requirement - HB 123Diabetic Ketoacidosis Awareness Day, April 26, 2021 - HR 14Domestic violence, support for preventative resources - HR 59Doula certification, minimum training requirements, - HB 292Emergencies, immunity from lawsuit - SB 5; SB 5: SCSFalse claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166Free-standing alternative birthing centers, licensing and certificate of need - SB 76; HB 92Genetic test for cancer risk, Medicaid coverage for, requirement - HB 108Health disparity impact of legislation, review - SB 23 facilities, smoke evacuation systems, require the use - SB 38 services, prohibition federal funds, support - HR 4: HFA (1)Healthcare provider tax, gross revenue calculation caps, eliminated - HB 356Homeless services, operator's licenses and personal IDs, issuance procedures - HB 430Human tissue, transplantation, sale or purchase of human tissue, prohibition - SB 12Hyde Amendment, prohibition of federal funds for abortions, support - HR 4Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8: HFA (2)Immunization, requirement exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, SCS; SB 28Immunization requirement, exemptions - SB 117 requirements, exemptions - SB 8: HFA (1)Immunization, state requirement prohibition - HB 36; SB 37Implicit bias training, requiring - HB 27Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Infectious or contagious diseases, administrative regulation concerning - SB 2: HFA (1)Kentucky all-payer claims database, establishment - HB 74 Child Mental Health Services Access Program, establishment - HB 289Limited X-ray machine operator, criteria - HB 280Living organ donation, educational materials - HB 75Mask mandate, direct Governor to revoke - HJR 54Maternal and infant mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39 and postpartum depression, HANDS program, expansion - HB 297 mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 27 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Medicaid, copayments, prohibition - SB 55Medicaid eligibility, metastatic breast cancer - HB 16 managed care contract, limiting - SB 56; SB 56: SFA (2)Medicaid, opportunity account not disqualification of eligibility - HB 505Medicaid pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177 provider, credentialing alliance - HB 438; HB 438: HCS reimbursement, abortion - HB 263Medical costs, limitation on recovery - SB 54 marijuana, safety and efficacy research, advocating for - HCR 5Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Mental health counseling, child access to, allowing for - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1) Health Flag, support childhood mental health awareness, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305 health wellness examination, coverage requirement - HB 77Newborn and infant screening program, cytomegalovirus (CMV), inclusion of - SB 91 safety device, permitting - HB 155Non-opioid treatment, alternative based - HB 584Occupational licenses, recognition of military training - SB 246Opioid antagonist, requiring prescription of - HB 94; SB 277Oral Cancer, bringing awareness to - SR 141Parkinson's disease, support for resources - SR 66Perinatal care, advisory committee, establishment - HB 293Personal care attendants, training - HB 276Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement - HB 457Postsecondary education institutions, vaccination requirement, exemptions - SB 117 education institutions, vaccination requirement, prohibition - HB 101Pregnant women inmates, requirements - HB 285Prosthetic and orthotic devices, insurance coverage - HB 530Providers, prohibition of discrimination for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact - HB 38Purchase of personal protective equipment, restricted to Kentucky and the United States, exceptions - HB 214: HCS, HFA (1) of personal protective equipment, restricted to United States, exceptions - HB 214Racial disparity, quality of care, morbidity and mortality, awareness - HJR 40Sex assigned at birth, alteration in minors, treatment limitations - HB 336Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9Substance use disorder programs, license - HB 444 use disorder treatment programs, work group established - SJR 59Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training programs, cultural diversity requirement - SB 42Telehealth, coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140: SCS definition - HB 140: HFA (2), HFA (4) interstate licensure compacts - HB 140: HFA (1)Transgender healthcare services, written parental consent - HB 477Transportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Treble damages; suits against healthcare providers; provide for - SB 54: SFA (1)Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590West Louisville Health and Wellness Pilot Project - SB 270: SFA (2)Health Benefit MandateBalance biling and reimbursement, injunction - SB 19Home health care services, providers of - SB 154; SB 154: SCSIndividual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Non-opioid treatment, alternative insurance coverage for - HB 584Perscription drug coverage, cost-sharing requirements - HB 114Pharmacist reimbursement practices, requirements - HB 48Prescription drug coverage, cost-sharing requirements - SB 45; SB 45: HCS, SCS drugs, mitigation of withdrawal symptoms, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51: SCS insulin drugs, cost sharing, cap - HB 95; HB 95: HCS, SCSPublic health entities, premium and cost sharing payments on behalf of insureds - SB 44Telehealth, coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140; HB 140: HCS, SCSTreatment of opiod or alcohol use disorder, utilization reviews, prohibition - SB 51 of opioid or alcohol use disorder, utilization reviews, prohibition - HB 102Urgent-need insulin program and continuing access to insulin program, establishment - SB 110Voluntary non-opioid directive, creation of - HB 584Highways, Streets, and BridgesAdvertising device, definition, standards - HB 328; HB 328: HCSAuto recyclers, local government ordinances and regulations, compliance requirement - SB 204: SCSAutomated speed enforcement, highway work zones - HB 496Construction contracts, single bidder contracts, limitations and reporting requirements - HB 561 projects, eligible bidders, limits on identification - HB 561Criminal littering, unsafe amounts of mowed grass left on highway - SB 34Encroachment permits, collection and use of fines for violations - HB 199 permits, procedures - HB 199Highway construction contingency account, allowable uses of funds - SB 238 funding, omnibus revisions - HB 508; HB 561 work zone, definition amended - HB 433 work zone, double fines, signage requirement removed - HB 433Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors, honoring 100th anniversary - HR 52; SR 62Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, name change - HB 188Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Off-highway vehicles, operation on certain public roadways - SB 75; SB 75: SCSOutdoor advertising device, permit fees - HB 328: SFA (1)Transportation Cabinet authority over auto recyclers, national highways system - SB 204; SB 204: SCS Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCS funding legislation, support - HR 12 improvement districts, establishment, composition, powers, and duties - HB 451Vehicles, towing and storage of, requirements for - SB 71Wooden bridge authority, adjacent land owner, member - HB 351Historical AffairsCelebrations, Harrodsburg, Old Fort Harrod - HR 48Celebratory commissions, creation - HB 256: HCSCentennial and semiquincentennial commissions, anniversary celebrations - HB 88Committee on New State Capitol Monuments, establishment - SB 27Constitution Day, school districts, commemoration - HR 21Indigenous Peoples' Day, second Monday of October, designation - HR 58; SR 72Monuments, Capitol building, General Assembly approval, requirement - HB 418National Statuary Hall, statue of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, retain - SR 133 Statuary Hall, Statue of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, retain - HR 79 Statuary Hall, statue replacement - SJR 6Old Fort Harrod State Park, sestercentennial celebration, commission - HB 256Public holidays, removal of certain days - SB 248Women Veterans' Day, designate June 12 - HB 12Wooden bridge authority, adjacent land owner, member - HB 351HolidaysAutism After 21 Day, April 21, 2021 - HR 88Columbus Day, replacement - SB 248Court Reporting and Captioning Week in Kentucky, recognizing - SR 20Dress in Blue Day, recognizing March 5, 2021 as - SR 82; HR 84First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day, declaring - SR 129Honoring Black Women, recognizing last day of February as - HR 73Indigenous Peoples' Day, second Monday of October, designation - HR 58; SR 72Irish American Heritage Month, recognizing March as - SR 140Mental Health Month, May 2021, declaring - SR 40National Wear Red Day, recognizing - SR 39Oral Cancer Awareness Month, declaring April 2021 as - SR 141Overdose Awareness Day, designating August 31 of each year as - HR 83Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Kentucky, recognizing January 31 to February 2, 2021 as - SR 29Pospartum Depression Awareness Week, designating May 2-8, 2021 as - HR 38Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day, designating - HR 46 Stress Injury Awareness Month, designating - HR 46Supermarket Employee Day, declaring February 22, 2021 as - SR 93Veterans Day, designation as school holiday, requirement - SJR 27 Day, public schools, programming requirement, reminder - SJR 27: SCSWomen Veterans' Day, designate June 12 - HB 12Women's Day, addition - SB 248World Obesity Day, recognition of March 4, 2021 - HR 87Home RuleEmergencies, executive orders, municipal utility shut-off moratoria, prohibition - HB 272: HCSInterference with utility service use, local governments, prohibition - HB 207Prohibition on limitation of utility service based on energy source, preservation of local authority - HB 207: HFA (1)Homeland Security911 fund, funds for next generation 911 initiatives - SB 180; SB 180: SCSEmergencies, executive orders, utility employee reclassification, prohibition - HB 272: HCSEmergency Response Commission, appointment of Dep't of Military Affairs executive director as member - SB 133; SB 133: SCSIdentity, information sharing, verification - SCR 120Law enforcement protection program, funding - SB 132State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSHonorary Highway DesignationsBernard T. Moynahan Memorial Highway, location correction - HB 188: SCSHorses and Horse RacingAbandoned Horse Task Force, establishment of - SCR 69Animal seizure, cost-of-care petition - HB 100Equine trails, comprehensive statewide trail program, report - HB 523Historic horse racing, gambling, casinos - HCR 63Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, members and employees, subject to executive branch ethics laws - SB 120: SFA (3); SB 153 Horse Racing Commission, members, ethics provisions - SB 153: SFA (2)Limited casino gaming, tracks authorized for - HB 531; HB 594Pari-mutuel taxes, surtax, imposition - HB 356 wagering, definition - SB 120; HB 481Seized animal, cost of care petition - HB 215Wagering, pari-mutuel taxes - HB 156Hospitals and Nursing HomesAbortion facility, abortion-inducing drug report, abortion-induced drug procedure, pregnancy - HB 460Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Appropriation, rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund - HB 556: HCSAssisted-living communities, certification - SB 35Cabinet for Health and Family Services, suicide prevention, mental crisis services and units - HB 403Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2)Doula certification, minimum training requirements - HB 292Emergencies, immunity from lawsuit - SB 5; SB 5: SCSFetal remains, final disposition - HB 460First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166Health care transparency tools, posting of notice - SB 119 facilities, smoke evacuation systems, require the use - SB 38 facilities, vaccination requirement, exemptions - SB 117 services, technical correction - SB 206; HB 478Hospital rate improvement programs, modification - HB 183; HB 183: HCSHuman tissue, transplantation, sale or purchase of human tissue, prohibition - SB 12Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImplicit bias training, requiring - HB 27Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Loan forgiveness, qualified public medical centers - SB 87Long-term care facilities, visitaion during COVID-19 emergency - HB 1: HFA (2) care facilities, visitation during COVID-19 emergency - HB 1; HB 1: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (3), SCS, SFA (3)Maternal and infant mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39 mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 27 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Newborn safety device, permitting - HB 155Nonemergency health care services, price transparency - SB 119Nonparticipating providers, nonemergency services, coverage - SB 119Occupational licenses, recognition of military training - SB 246Personal care attendants, training - HB 276Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement - HB 457Postsecondary education institutions, vaccination requirement, prohibition - HB 101Racial disparity, quality of care, morbidity and mortality, awareness - HJR 40Rural health clinics, telehealth reimbursements - HB 140: HFA (3) hospital organization donation tax credit - HB 227Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Treatment, discrimination against employees for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Hotels and MotelsHotel, limited alcohol package sales by - SB 108Housing, Building, and ConstructionAbandoned or blighted property, conservatorship - SB 105Actions involving the Commission on Human Rights, timelines for, extend - SB 73Construction plans, educational facilities, local options for review - HB 279 plans, local options for review - HB 279: HCS projects, using architect or engineer, exception for - SB 99; SB 99: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2)Human Rights Commission, deadlines, extend - HB 317HVAC contracting, exemption - HB 353Kentucky affordable housing tax credit, creation - HB 142 emergency rental assistance fund, creation - HB 570 emergency rental assistance fund, use of funds - HB 570Off-site construction or demolition waste disposal, permitted area, increase - HB 47Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification of, operator and developer - HB 512State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSUniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act, contracts, landlord, tenant - HB 595Veteran homelessness, Department of Veterans' Affairs, initiative to end - SB 246ImmigrationImmigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Information TechnologyAdministrative regulations, processes for agency electronic submission of - HB 429Broadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348Internet data collection, express consent requirement, penalty - SB 190KentuckyWired contracts, paid prioritization, prohibition of - HB 129Online personal information collection, consumer privacy - HB 408Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)InsuranceCharitable health care providers, medical professional liability insurance - SB 163; HB 426Commissioner, gender-neutral language, inclusion - SB 207; HB 313Disability insurance coverage, consideration of living organ donor status - HB 75Executive director, removal of reference to - HB 311Governmental agencies, emergencies, immunity, insurance not a waiver - HB 432Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Life insurance coverage, consideration of living organ donor status - HB 75Long-term care insurance coverage, consideration of living organ donor status - HB 75Motor vehicle insurance patriot penalty, prohibition of - HB 196Pharmacist reimbursement practices, requirements - HB 48Reorganization, Department of Insurance, Executive Orders 2020-821 and 2020-1028 - HB 482; HB 482: HFA (1)State-sponsored group life insurance program for National Guard members - HB 73Travel insurance, limited lines travel insurance agent - HB 250 insurance, regulation - HB 250; HB 250: HCSInsurance, HealthAir ambulance memberships - HB 365 ambulance memberships, disclosure, requirements - HB 365 ambulance memberships, patient advocacy program, implementation - HB 365Breastfeeding support and equipment, coverage requirement - HB 296Chronic pain treatments, coverage - HB 119Contraceptive coverage - HB 201; SB 250Cost-sharing requirements, calculation - SB 45; SB 45: HCS, SCS; HB 114Counseling interventions, perinatal depression, coverage requirement - HB 295Diabetes, coverage requirement - HB 123Executive branch task force, bridge insurance - HJR 57Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)Formulas, coverage requirement - HB 296Health benefit plans, essential health benefits, coverage for - HB 11 benefit plans, insurance eligibility and parity requirements, health status-related factors - HB 11 benefit plans, lifetime and annual limits on benefits coverage, prohibition of - HB 11 benefit plans, mental health parity requirements - HB 50; HB 50: HCS benefit plans, pre-existing conditions, coverage for - HB 11Home health care services, providers of - SB 154; SB 154: SCSIncentive program, comparable health care services - SB 119Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Insurers, report, medication for addiction treatment - SB 51; HB 102Interactive mechanism, price transparency - SB 119Kentucky all-payer claims database, establishment - HB 74Long-acting reversible contraception, coverage - HB 298Medicare supplement insurance, requirements - HB 97; SB 234Mental health wellness examination, coverage requirement - HB 77Non-opioid treatment, alternative health coverage - HB 584Nonparticipating providers, nonemergency services, coverage - SB 119Pharmacy benefit managers, regulation - HB 532; HB 532: HCSPrescription drug delivery, coverage requirement - HB 117 drugs, mitigation of withdrawal symptoms, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51: SCS insulin drugs, cost sharing, cap - HB 95; HB 95: HCS, SCS; SB 110Prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage - HB 530Prosthetics and orthotics, health professionals, access to - HB 530Special enrollment period, pregnancy - HB 299Telehealth, audits, medical coding accuracy - HB 140: HFA (4) coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140: SCS reimbursement - HB 140: HFA (4)Third-party premium and cost sharing payments on behalf of insureds, requirements for acceptance - SB 44 premium and cost-sharing payments on behalf of insureds, requirements for acceptance - HB 442Treatment, discrimination, for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Treatment of opioid or alcohol use disorder, utilization reviews, prohibition - SB 51; HB 102Unanticipated out-of-network care, minimum reimbursement - SB 19 out-of-network care, notice - SB 19Insurance, Motor VehicleAd valorem property tax, responsibility, provisions for - SB 71Basic or added reparations benefits, solicitation activities - HB 347Insurance card requirements - HB 362Motor vehicle damage claims, payment for - HB 357Peer-to-peer car sharing, regulation of - HB 494: HFA (1)Private vehicle rentals, group insurance policy requirements - HB 494Uninsured or underinsured motorists coverage, premiums - HB 362Interest and UsuryConsumer loan licensees, permitted loan charges - HB 259; HB 259: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2)Deferred deposit service businesses, maximum loan charges - HB 243Interlocal CooperationStop arm camera implementation and enforcement, interlocal agreement - HB 189International Trade and RelationsPresident Donald J. Trump, withdrawal from United National councils, commending - SR 42Taiwan, commending - SR 8; HR 53InternetBroadband, definition - HB 511Internet data collection, express consent requirement, penalty - SB 190Online personal information collection, consumer privacy - HB 408Social media censorship, elimination of - HB 583Storage facility, owner in default, lien enforcement, notice, Web site publication alternative - HB 98 facility, owner in default, lien enforcement, notice, website publication alternative - HB 98: HCSSubscription, cancellation online - HB 262Interstate CooperationAudiologists and speech-language pathologists, interstate compact - HB 39; SB 47; SB 47: SCSPsychologists, interstate compact - HB 38: SCSPsychology Interjurisdictional Compact - HB 38Jails and JailersCounty jails housing state prisoners, DOC regulations for minimum standards - SB 140Criminal proceedings, remote appearance, provide - HB 551Jailers compensation review when not full-service jails, encouragement - SR 70Pregnant women inmates, requirements - HB 285Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82Recreational marijuana, overcrowding, costs - HCR 63State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTelecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Judges and Court CommissionersConstitutional challenges, establishment of Circuit Judge panel - HB 3Court of Justice, partisan election, statutory change upon ratification of constitutional amendment - HB 517Elections, Justices and Judges of Court of Justice, partisan basis - HB 474 Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of Court of Appeals on partisan basis - HB 437Judges and employees, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSKentucky deferred compensation, auto enrollment - SB 79: SCS, SFA (1)Personally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exempt - HB 520 identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Retirement, closure of JRP to new members, transfer requirement of cash balance members to KERS - HB 121Judicial CircuitsFifteenth Circuit, family court judge, addition - SB 209; HB 552Fifty-sixth Circuit, judge addition - SB 216; HB 396Fourteenth Circuit, judge addition - HB 423Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSNumber of judges, increase - HB 327; HB 327: HCSSixth Circuit and District, county, addition - HB 327; HB 327: HCS Circuit, family court judge, addition - HB 327; HB 327: HCSThirty-eighth District, county, remove - HB 327; HB 327: HCSTwenty-seventh Circuit, judge addition - HB 470Judicial DistrictsFifteenth District, reduction in judges - SB 209Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSThirty-eighth District, county, remove - HB 327; HB 327: HCS District, reduction in judges - HB 327; HB 327: HCSJunkyardsAuto recyclers, local government ordinances and regulations, compliance requirement - SB 204: SCSTransportation Cabinet authority over auto recyclers, national highways system - SB 204; SB 204: SCSJuries and JurorsPersistent felony offender, optional sentencing - SB 224Sentencing hearing, felony designated as misdemeanor - SB 224Technical changes, gender-neutral language - HB 422Justices of the Peace and MagistratesRecall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Labor and IndustryAgricultural employers and employees, exemptions, removal of - HB 385Appeals process for drug-free workplaces, public employees, industrial hemp - SB 144Call center relocations to a foreign country, notice to Labor Cabinet - HB 488Covenant not to compete, restrictions - SB 235COVID-19, response - HB 1: SFA (2)Crime victims, leave from employment - HB 45Department of Workforce Investment, Division of Technical Assistance - SB 221Earned paid sick leave provided by employers, requirement - HB 32Economic development, technical changes, gender-neutrality - SB 184Employee benefits, unpaid family care leave - HB 131 organizations, membership dues, consent to withhold - SB 142Employment discrimination, protections regarding weight - HB 66 discrimination, requirement of criminal history on job applications, prohibition - HB 228Essential employees, minimum wage - SB 284Immunization, employer requirement prohibition - SB 37 requisite for employment, prohibition - SB 98Labor Cabinet, employee, access to tax records, privacy protections - SB 146 organizations, limitations on membership, removal - HB 41 unions, public employees, collective bargaining, wages, workers' compensation - HB 56Law enforcement disciplinary record, reporting required - SB 283; HB 562Leave requirements, adoption of child - HB 210Liability, COVID-19, limitation - HB 10; HB 10: HCSNotice, deadline for appeal, unemployment insurance, definitions - SB 7; SB 7: SCSOccupational Safety and Health Act, corresponding state regulations - HB 475: HFA (1)Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33Prevailing wage, public works, creating - SB 13; HB 55Professional employer organizations, regulation - HB 424Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 269 orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116; HB 130Small business, damages for closure due to emergency order - HB 104Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258State construction contracts, requirements - HB 431 minimum wage, increase - HB 34; SB 41State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTechnical changes, gender-neutral language - HB 422 corrections, gender-neutral language - HB 475Unemployment compensation, workers displaced by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, stalking - HB 78 insurance loan, unemployment insurance fund, congressional action - HCR 22 insurance overpayment debt, waiver - HB 240 insurance overpayment, waiver of repayment - HB 468 insurance, program changes - HB 406 Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126; SB 126: SCS insurance, state of employment and disaster relief measures - HB 413 insurance, waiver of overpayment of benefits - HB 468: HFA (1)Uninsured employers fund, legal actions, Labor Cabinet - HB 479Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary - HB 35Wage discrimination, employers with one or more employees, discussion of wages - SB 232Wages and hours, exemption for agricultural employers and employees, removal of - HB 385Wages, recordkeeping and reporting - HB 63 requirement to pay living wage - HB 40Welders, requirements for structural steel welding - HB 24Women and mothers in the labor force, workgroup - HCR 62Workers' compensation, average weekly wage for certain volunteers - SB 85 compensation, coal workers' pneumoconiosis fund distribution - SB 141 compensation, duration of medical benefits - HB 59 compensation, evaluations for occupational disease - HB 282 compensation, exception to presumption of non-work-relatedness - HB 529 compensation, exemption for employers and employees, removal of - HB 385 compensation, liability of contractors - SB 157 compensation, psychological injuries - HB 500 compensation, requirements to reopen an occupational disease claim - HB 62Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, services, consolidation - SB 276 needs projections, Cabinet for Economic Development, report - SB 246Land UseAbandoned or blighted property, conservatorship - SB 105Agricultural land, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Compensatory mitigation projects, unsatisfied liabilities, requirements for - SB 261; HB 535Planned communities, rights and responsibilities of - SB 121Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Soil and Water Conservation Commission, membership, gender-neutral - SB 185Landlord and TenantCriminal mischief, specific inclusion of damage to residential rental property under - SB 11Emergencies, landlord and tenant laws, suspension or modification by Governor, limitation - HB 570 prohibition against evictions, Governor's authority limited - SB 264Forcible detainer, pro se individuals, filing by - HB 30Kentucky emergency rental assistance fund, creation - HB 570 emergency rental assistance fund,use of funds - HB 570Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 269 orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116; HB 130Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act, contracts, landlord, tenant - HB 595Legislative Research Commission2021 Regular Session, masks, requirement - HJR 10Abandoned Horse Task Force, establishment of - SCR 69Attorney General, opinions, constitutionality of executive order - HB 538Cabinet for Economic Development, report required - HB 211 for Health and Family Services, report - HB 352; HB 499Capitol campus, security briefing, state police to give - SB 227Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity, establish - SB 10 on Race and Access to Opportunity, establishment - SB 10: SCS on Race and Access to Opportunity, membership, add Attorney General - SB 10: HCS on redistricting, expenditure of funds certain, receipt of plans, obligations relating - HB 23Committee review of administrative regulations, processes for - HB 429COVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360Election Integrity and Security Task Force, establishment - HCR 47General Assembly members, security, on and off-site - SB 227: SCSHorse Industry and Gaming Taxation Working Group - HCR 75House of Representatives, resolutions and citations to include "in the Year of our Lord" - HR 28Intellectual or developmental disabilities, alternatives to institutionalized care, study - HJR 34Kentucky Elections Task Force, establishment - SCR 75 Preschool Task Force, creation of - HCR 31Legislative Branch Budget - HB 194; HB 194: HCS, SCSLong-term crisis intervention services, report, mandate - HJR 36Medicaid waiver redesign, task force, creation - HCR 55; HCR 55: HCSModel list of training programs report, submission of - SB 42Pari-mutuel Wagering Taxation Tax Force, creation of - HCR 69Personnel Cabinet, annual report, demographic information - HB 213Public Bank Task Force, creation - SJR 38 records, employees, prohibit disclosure of denied record - HB 312: HCS Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Report, statewide trail program, all classes - HB 523Resolution, appointment of, constitutional challenge - HB 460Retirement bills, additional requirements for actuarial analysis - HB 69Severe Mental Illness Task Force, creation of - HCR 7; HCR 7: HCSTask Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Workgroup, women and mothers in the labor force - HCR 62LibrariesLibrary district boards, appointments - SB 149LicensingAlcohol and drug counselors, requirements for - SB 166; SB 166: SCSalcoholic beverage retail licensee - HB 415: HFA (1)Alteration of sex, minors, suspension - HB 336Audiologists and speech-language pathologists, interstate compact - HB 39; SB 47; SB 47: SCSAudiologists, fitting of hearing instruments - HB 458Board of Licensed Diabetes Educators, renamed - SB 70 of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists, fees - HB 304 of Medical Licensure, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246 of Ophthalmic Dispensers, renewal fee - HB 170Business licenses, restoration - HB 360Cannabis Licensees, creation and regulation - HB 461 licensees, creation and regulation of - HB 467Casino gaming, licensing for - HB 531; HB 594 occupations, licensing of - SB 253Certified public accountants, licensing requirements - HB 224Charitable gaming, 40 percent rule waiver - HB 226; HB 226: HCSCommercial quadricycle license holder, amended definition of "commercial quadricycle" - SB 62: SCS quadricycle license holder, amended definition of commercial quadricycle for - SB 62Commission on Military Affairs, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Controlled substance prescribing reviews, boards, administrative regulations - SB 78: SFA (2)Electrical contractors, exemption for disaster response businesses - HB 84Electricians, exemption for disaster response employees - HB 84Eligible veterans, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118Embalmers and funeral directors, licensing fees - HB 220EMT, renewal after incarceration - SB 195Fantasy contests - HB 531; HB 594 contests, licensing of - HB 241Fertilizer and pesticide, applicator, trainee, dealer, office, licensing - HB 236Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143 service establishments, grocery sales - HB 190; HB 190: HCS, HFA (1)Free-standing alternative birthing centers, licensing and certificate of need - SB 76; HB 92Full and limited casino gaming, licensing of - SB 253Gaming suppliers and manufacturers, licensing of - SB 253Historical horse racing, court action - SB 120: HFA (1)Horse racing licensees, commission communication - SB 120: HFA (5)HVAC licensing, exemption from - HB 353Licensed advanced practice registered nurses, prescriptive authority of - SB 78 premises, definition of - SB 120: HFA (4)Limited X-ray machine operator, criteria - HB 280Massage establishments, requirements - HB 79: HCS therapists, licensure requirements - HB 79 therapists, requirements - HB 79: HFA (1), SCSMedicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Military members stationed in KY, driver's license requirement, exemption - HB 277Money transmitters, licensing - SB 134Motor fuels, gasoline, license, standards - HB 233Motorboats documented with Coast Guard, registration requirements, establishment - HB 111Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Online poker - HB 531; HB 594 poker, licensing of - HB 241Paramedic, renewal after incarceration - SB 195Professional, massage therapists, preemption of local regulation - SB 171Prohibited actions against - HB 360: HFA (1)Psychologists, interstate compact - HB 38: SCSPsychology Interjurisdictional Compact - HB 38Radon mitigation certificate holders, renewal, requirements - HB 340; HB 340: HCSReal estate appraisers, complaints with the board - HB 172: HCS estate appraisers, fees - HB 172Safe boating certification, personal watercraft and motorboats, requirements - SB 188Sports wagering - HB 531; HB 594 wagering, licensing of - HB 241Student loan servicers - HB 239Track, licensing - SB 120; HB 481LiensInvoluntarily towed motor vehicle, disposal - HB 447Storage facility, owner in default, lien enforcement, notice requirement, Web site publication - HB 98 facility, owner in default, lien enforcement, notice requirement, website publication - HB 98: HCSTitle lien statements and terminations, filing procedures - HB 269Lieutenant GovernorContest proceedings, provisions relating to - HB 162Election of, automatic recount in - HB 162Kentucky Council on Agriculture, member, abolishment - SB 3Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransition team, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6 teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSLoans and CreditBusiness loans, Economic Development Finance Authority, preference for veteran-owned businesses - SB 246Consumer loan licensees, permitted loan charges - HB 259; HB 259: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2)Loan forgiveness, qualified public medical centers - SB 87Motor vehicle dealers, third-party financing, notice requirements - HB 407Local GovernmentAdvanced recycling and recovery technologies, definitions - HB 345Animal control officers, continuing education - SB 205Annexation, intent to annex notification, petition numbers - SB 145Appeals process for drug-free workplaces, public employees, industrial hemp - SB 144Bonding, notes, advertising - SB 171; SB 171: SCSCannabis licensees, setting regulatory license fee for - HB 467CERS, separate benefit statutes for CERS, creation - HB 9Cities, peace officers, work hours - SB 171 municipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCS municipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSCitizen oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1) oversight board and investigatory office, consolidated local government police review - SB 245; SB 247City annexing certain extraterritorial county land, procedures - SB 274; SB 274: SCSCivil action, prevention of damage by an assemblage of people - SB 211; SB 211: SCSComputerized records maintained by local governments, technical correction - HB 572Consolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120 local government, operations, reformation - HB 309; HB 309: HCSConstables and deputies, powers of and appointment of deputies - HB 267; HB 267: HCS and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104Construction plans, educational facilities, local options for review - HB 279 plans, local options for review - HB 279: HCSCoroners, cremation of unclaimed body, when allowed - HB 373Counties, county clerks, municipal annexation filings - SB 88; SB 88: SCS space rental during courthouse construction, technical correction - HB 571County judges/executive, library district boards, appointments - SB 149 without public administrator and guardian, no personal representative, estate administrator - HB 264COVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360Deadly weapons, concealed carry in buildings, repeal - HB 337Dedication of resources to preserve monuments, edifices, graves, and lands from damage - SCR 7Dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Economic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164Elected county officers whose duties not coextensive with state compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Emergencies, immunity, insurance not a waiver - HB 432 religious organizations, discrimination prohibited - HB 218 religious organizations, discrimination, remedies - HB 218 request to Governor, effective time period - SB 1: SCS written orders and administrative regulations, enforcement - SB 1: SFA (1)Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318 orders, limitations on - HB 15; HB 217 orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by legislative body - HB 13Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Firearms and weapons, prohibition of restrictions - HB 549Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83Firearms regulation - HB 502Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)First responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Game meat, distribution to cooperative extension agencies, government and nonprofits, purposes - HB 209High school instruction, local and state government, recommendation - HR 49; SR 57Honor and Remember flag, emblem of remembrance, designation of - HB 168Incompatible offices, differing jurisdictions, officer and employee prohibition - SB 151In-person meeting or function, limitation - SB 2: HFA (1)Intent to annex notification, petition numbers - SB 145Interference with utility service use, local governments, prohibition - HB 207Investments, aggregate limitations - SB 171; SB 171: SCSJailers, technical correction - HB 573Jails, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Labor organizations, require membership as a condition of employment, allow agreement - HB 41License fees when cities annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274; SB 274: SCSLimitation of liquefied petroleum gas service, prohibition - HB 207: SCS of utility service, based on energy source, prohibition - HB 207: HFA (1)Local air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCSlocal government, crisis services fund, establishment - HB 546Local regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Massage therapists, preemption of local regulation - SB 171Minimum wage, authority to establish - HB 34; SB 41 wage, option to establish - HB 358Off-highway vehicles, operation of, on county roadways specified by local government - SB 75; SB 75: SCSOmnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165 publication notice, URL length, 50 characters - SB 165: SFA (1)Open dumping, local government, imposition of civil fine by - SB 86 records, complaint to Attorney General, delay or extension of time - SB 201 records custodian, e-mail address included - SB 201: SCSOperations during COVID-19 emergency, in person - HB 1: SFA (1)Ordinances penalizing businesses violating COVID-19 orders, notwithstand - HB 360: HCSPlanning and zoning, agricultural land, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Police, training stipend, increase - HB 339Private vehicle rentals, license fee - HB 494Property valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Public Bank Task Force, creation - SJR 38Records expungement - HB 360: HFA (1)Redistricting, extension to 2022 - SB 171: HCS; HB 566Regional development agency, definition - HB 382: HFA (1)Regulatory licensing fee, time to enact - HB 179Retirement, separate benefit statutes for CERS, creation - HB 9; HB 9: HFA (1)Sale of confiscated weapons - SB 132Special districts, local air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 districts, local air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS districts, local air boards, appointments to by state university, when allowed - HB 158 districts, local air boards, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCS Districts, local Air Boards, technical correction - HB 158: HFA (1)Splash pads, regulation - SB 171; SB 171: SCSState/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSStatewide mobile food units, safety standards - SB 208Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Valuation standards for used motor vehicle, clarification - HB 274Veterans Day, designation as school holiday, requirement - SJR 27 Day, public schools, programming requirement, reminder - SJR 27: SCSVoting equipment and voting systems - HB 425 hours, extension - HB 51Waste disposal facility, notice of intent, licensing by county fiscal court - SB 94Wastewater services, refund calculation, technical corrections - HB 589Water district commissioners, training requirements, time extensions - HB 393 district or water association, late payment charge, imposition - HB 272; HB 272: HCS fluoridation programs, implementation of, authority of local government to void - SB 109; HB 159Local Mandate911 communications, written and audio records in ongoing investigation, uploaded on Web site - HB 581Abortion - HB 460Abortion, constitutional amendment, no protected right - HB 91Abortion services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216Absentee, change to qualification, add convenience of the voter - HB 72Advertising for legal services, regulating - SB 20Agricultural land, definition, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Alcohol to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67; SB 67: SCSAnimal abuse, first degree, second degree, aggravated - HB 215 control officers, continuing education - SB 205Annual sheriff tax settlement audit requirements - HB 265Appeals process for drug-free workplaces, public employees, industrial hemp - SB 144Assault offenses, increased fines and mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration - HB 164 on a service animal, first degree, inclusion of assistance animals - HB 466 on, increased penalty - HB 564Assistance dogs, prohibiting misrepresentation - SB 57Attorney General, complaint, delay or extension of time - SB 201Ballot access, persons prohibited from voting, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137 access, proposed constitutional amendment, gaming - SB 240Body-worn cameras, requirements - SB 263Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Broadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348Burial grounds, requiring proper care - HB 414Cannabis Licensees, creation and regulation - HB 461 licensees, creation and regulation of - HB 467Casino gambling, provisions for - SB 253 gaming, constitutional amendment, authorization - HB 528 gaming, licensing fees for - HB 594 gaming, local option election for - HB 531 gaming, local option elections for - HB 594Casinos and gambling at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Certificate of employability false representation, Class B misdemeanor - HB 497; HB 497: HCSChild pornography, under 12 years old, raising penalty for - HB 254 support, flagrant nonsupport, increase arrearage amount before qualifying - HB 402: SCSChild-care centers, local government regulation - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1)Cities and counties, municipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88Citizen oversight board and investigation, review of police and subpoena power - SB 247 review board, protections in - SB 247: SCSCoal severance tax refund - SB 275Consolidated emergency services district, provision - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, provision for - HB 120 local government, collective bargaining agreements, legislative body approval - HB 309 local government, operations, reformation - HB 309: HCSConstables and deputies, powers of and appointment of deputies - HB 267; HB 267: HCS and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles, and equipment - SB 104Constitutional amendment, ballot initiatives, establishment of right of the people to propose - HB 498 amendment, felon restoration of voting rights, ballot access - SB 282 amendment, General Assembly, time and place of meetings, ballot access - SB 24Contraceptive coverage - SB 250Cosmetic damage title, establishment - HB 138County clerks, various documents, recording of - HB 152; HB 158: HCSCOVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360COVID-19, limitation of liability - HB 10Crime victims, leave from employment - HB 45 victims, notification of parole hearings - HB 310Criminal damage to property, livestock, inclusion of - HB 229 damage to property, poultry, inclusion of - HB 229: SFA (2) mischief, specific inclusion of damage to residential rental property under - SB 11 procedure, remote appearance, provide - HB 551Crisis aversion and rights retention order, firearms prohibition, petition - SB 229Custody determination, factors, false reporting of claims of abuse - HB 547Date for adjournment, elimination of existing dates - HB 4; HB 4: HCSDepartment of Corrections, minimum jail standards, county jails - SB 140Disabled license plate, for parent or guardian of disabled minor or adult - HB 363Disciplinary records, requirement for agencies to consult before hiring - HB 562Disseminating personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267 personally identifiable information, judges, prohibition - HB 520 personally identifiable information, minors, prohibition - SB 96Dissemination of personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267: SCSDistrict boards of education, recall of tax levy, number of petition signatures for - HB 133Early voting and voting hours extended - SB 271Earned paid sick leave provided by employers, requirement - HB 32Elected officials, constitutional amendment for recall election - HB 82Elections, automatic recounts in - HB 162 Justices and Judges of Court of Justice, partisan basis - HB 474 United States Senator, vacancy, procedure to fill - SB 228; SB 228: SCSElectric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 508Emergencies, discrimination, remedies - HB 218 immunity from lawsuit - SB 5; SB 5: SCS immunity, insurance not a waiver - HB 432Employees, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Employment discrimination, requirement of criminal history on job applications, prohibition - HB 228Encroachment permits, collection and use of fines for violations - HB 199Enforcement prohibition, federal firearms laws, state and local government - HB 585Essential employees, minimum wage - SB 284Extreme risk protection order, firearms prohibition, petition for - HB 463False claims act, creation - HB 553 reporting, 911 calls, penalty - HB 248Fee charged for motor vehicle registration, increase - HB 561Felons' voting rights, constitutional amendment to provide - HB 464Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of - HB 236Filing deadline for certain candidates, change in - HB 574: HCSFire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Firearms regulation - HB 502Firearms, transfer or receipt, creation of penalties - HB 70Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)First responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Flagrant nonsupport, arrearage amount, increase - HB 402General Assembly, terms of members - HB 527 Assembly, terms of members, limiting - HB 29Guardians ad litem and court-appointed counsel, fees - HB 420Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Immigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Incompatible offices, differing jurisdictions, officer and employee prohibition - SB 151Inmates, pregnancy and postpartum services, establishment - SB 84; SB 84: SCSIn-person absentee voting, any qualified voter - SB 262Intent to annex notification, petition numbers - SB 145Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427; HB 427: HCS Retirement Systems, separate benefit statutes for CERS, creation - HB 9; HB 9: HFA (1)Lease or rental agreement, definition - SB 11: HCSLicense fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513 fees when cities annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274Line of duty, disability benefits, adjustment of - HB 139; SB 169Local government audits, deadlines, establishment - HB 519 government bonding, notes, advertising - SB 171 government, dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82 government investments, aggregate limitations - SB 171: SCS government, redistricting - HB 566 governments, minimum wage, option to establish - HB 358Mandatory training courses, de-esclation and crisis intervention - HB 244; SB 283Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Military members stationed in KY, driver's license requirement, exemption - HB 277Minimum wage, authority to establish - HB 34Motorboats documented with Coast Guard, registration requirements, establishment - HB 111Municipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88: SCSNatural resources severance tax, credit for taxes paid to another state - HB 548Notice, deadline for appeal, unemployment insurance, trust fund, fraud prevention - SB 7: SCSOccupational license tax requirements - HB 428 tax, exemption for disaster response businesses and employees - HB 84Omnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165Open dumping, local government, imposition of civil fine by - SB 86 record custodian, e-mail address, accident reports, attorney designee, allowed to inspect - SB 201: SCSOpinions, constitutionality of executive orders - HB 538Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33Peace officer certification, prohibition, sexual offenses - HB 301 officer certification, revocation - SB 233 officers, prohibitions, serving in official capacity - SB 52: SFA (1) officers, sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; SB 52: SCS; HB 81; SB 95Penalty enhancements for violation - SB 211; SB 211: SCSPersonally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Petroleum storage tank registration - HB 249: HCSPFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, administrative regulation, establishment - HB 559Photographs or videos of victims, open records exemption - SB 130; HB 273Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement - HB 457Police interactions, information to be collected, reporting - HB 469Police, training stipend, increase - HB 339Pregnant women inmates, requirements - HB 285Pretrial release, prohibition of money bail - SB 286Prevailing wage for public works, creating - SB 13 wage, public works, creating - HB 55Private vehicle rentals, procedures and regulations - HB 494Probation and parole, virtual reporting - HB 440Probation, revocation, graduated sanctions, consideration required - HB 580Property tax, homestead exemption, owners who are 65 or older, proposed constitutional amendment - SB 31 valuation administrator assessment roll fee, CPI adjustment - HB 368Proposed constitutional amendment, ballot language, no excuse early voting - HB 411 constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting - HB 409 constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Psychological injuries for police, firefighters, emergency medical services, and social workers - HB 500Public Protection Cabinet, fantasy contests, online poker - HB 241 records, display of and response to requests for - HB 312: HCSRecorded instruments, county clerk fees or function, review - SB 243Redistricting, extension to 2022 - SB 171: HCSRegulatory licensing fee, cities and counties, allowance to charge - HB 179Restaurant, limited alcohol package sales by - SB 108Riot-related offenses, elements for culpability - HB 246School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, exectuion of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Sentencing hearing, felony designated as misdemeanor - SB 224Sex offenders, senior citizen center, prohibition against - SB 26Sexual offenses, procuring minors through communications systems - SB 64 orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 269 orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116Sheltered workshop employment, employee, redefinition - SB 18Solid waste facilities, exemption for residual wastes, limitation of - SB 118Sports officials, intimidation, creation of offense - HB 89State Board of Elections, mail-in absentee ballots, curing deficiencies - HB 203 Board of Elections, promulgation - HB 204 Board of Elections, promulgation of regulations - HB 205 Board of Elections, Ranked-choice voting, certain candidates for elected office - SB 124 Board of Elections, voting changes - HB 586 Board of Elections, voting systems, certification - SB 63: SCS minimum wage, increase - SB 41Statewide mobile food units, establish standards - SB 208Statute of limitations, childhood sexual abuse - HB 472Telecommunications services for jail inmates - SB 187Theft and fraud crimes, felony threshold for, increase - HB 126Time served while in public office, durational limits, constitutional amendment proposal - HB 480Title lien statements and terminations, filing procedures - HB 269Towing services, list of companies - SB 167TVA in lieu of payments, distribution - HB 382Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (4)Unemployment conpensation, workers dsiplaced by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, stalking - HB 78 insurance, COVID-19, fraud, criminal penalty, June 30, 2023 - HB 593 insurance, program changes - HB 406 Insurance Reform Task Force - HB 413Unlawful camping, state property - SB 211: SCS, SFA (1) discriminatory pratice, firearms industry - HB 175; HB 175: HFA (2) storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Veteran service organization, property tax exemption - HB 14; HB 14: HCSVoter assistance, persons eligible to assist - HB 425: HCSVoting equipment and voting systems - HB 425 hours, extension - HB 51 rights, extension to 16- and 17-year-olds, school board and local elections - SB 175Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Waste disposal facility, notice of intent, licensing by county fiscal court - SB 94Waterway usage fee, January 1, 2022 - HB 567Welders, requirements for structural steel welding - HB 24West End Opportunity Partnership, board membership appointment - HB 588 End Opportunity Partnership, incremental tax revenues - SB 100; SB 125; HB 587Workers' compensation, average weekly wage for volunteer firefighters - SB 85Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, implementation - SB 276LotteryBoard of Directors, gender neutral language - HB 534Casino gaming, oversight of - HB 531; HB 594Online poker, regulation by Kentucky Lottery Corporation - HB 241Public funds for advertisement, disallowance - SB 279State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSMalt BeveragesAllow microbrewers to sell directly to licensees without distributor - SB 15: SFA (1), SFA (2)Distributors, contract provisions in case of cancellation - SB 15: SCSMicrobrewers, contract provisions in case of cancellation - SB 15: SCS limited self-distribution to retailers - SB 15Nonquota retail package licensees, employment of persons under 20 years of age - SB 69Retail licensee - HB 415: HFA (1)Samples by holder of direct shipper license - HB 415Medicaid1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver Redesign Task Force, establishment - HJR 30Abortion, reimbursement - HB 263Advisory Council for Medical Assistance, adding member - HB 53Breastfeeding support and equipment, coverage requirement - HB 296Certified professional midwifery services, coverage - HB 291Chronic pain treatments, coverage - HB 119Colon cancer screening and prevention, advisory committee - SB 16; SB 16: HCSContraceptive coverage - HB 201; SB 250Copayments, prohibition - SB 55Counseling interventions, perinatal depression, coverage requirement - HB 295Coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and test, requirement - HB 108 for genetic test for cancer risk, requirement - HB 108Department for Medicaid Services, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51; HB 102Direct primary care agreement, permit - SB 90; SB 90: SCSDoula services, coverage - HB 286Eligibility, metastatic breast cancer - HB 16 new mothers, establishment - HB 290Executive branch task force, bridge insurance - HJR 57False claims act, creation - HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Family planning services, waiver application - HB 298Formulas, coverage requirement - HB 296Health services, prohibition federal funds, support - HR 4: HFA (1)Home and community based services providers, exclusion from workers' compensation and unemployment - SB 49Hospital rate improvement programs, modification - HB 183; HB 183: HCSHyde Amendment, prohibition of federal funds for abortions, support - HR 4Lactation support and breastfeeding equipment, coverage, requirement - HB 350Long-acting reversible contraception, coverage - HB 298Maternal depression screenings, KCHIP coverage, requirement - HB 287 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Medicaid managed care contract, limiting - SB 56; SB 56: SFA (2) pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222 waiver redesign, task force, creation - HCR 55; HCR 55: HCS waiver services rate - HCR 55: HFA (1)Mental health wellness examination, coverage requirement - HB 77Opportunity account not disqualification of eligibility - HB 505Ordering, referring, and prescribing provider type, establishment - SB 90; SB 90: SCSPersonal care attendants, training - HB 276Pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177Postpartum behavioral health services, coverage, requirement - HB 283Prescription drug delivery, coverage requirement - HB 117 drugs, mitigation of withdrawal symptoms, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51: SCSProsthetic and orthotic devices, coverage - HB 530Provider, credentialing alliance - HB 438; HB 438: HCS, HFA (1)Reimbursement rate increase - HB 352; HB 499Section 1115 waiver, CHFS prioritization of benefits to prisoners - HB 497; HB 497: HCSState/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSSupports for Community Living, exceptional support services - HJR 35Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Telehealth, audits, medical coding accuracy - HB 140: HFA (4) coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140: SCS reimbursement - HB 140: HFA (4)Treatment, discrimination, for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)MemorialsAllard, George Putnam II, memorializing - SR 107Angel, Dr. James Raymond, memorializing - SR 32Bailey, Walter Michael, memorializing - SR 125Barr, Eleanor Carol Leavell, memorializing - SR 25Bass, Gladys Lowenthal, memorializing - SR 127 Lewis "Sonny," memorializing - SR 54Benford, Thomas M. II, memorializing - SR 53Bertram, Thomas "Tommy," memorializing - SR 30Boehmann, Jerry A., memorializing - SR 117Bowling, Michael Dean, memorializing - HR 80Brown, Cordis, memorializing - SR 96Burial grounds, requiring proper care - HB 414Carl Brashear statue, Capitol Rotunda, addition - HB 544 Brashear statue, Capitol Rotunda, addition of - SB 22Caulk, Emmanuel "Manny," memorializing - SR 12Committee on New State Capitol Monuments, establishment - SB 27Cox, Naomi, memorializing - SR 43Derickson, Jean Katherine Singer, memorializing - SR 73DeWeese, Dr. Bobby "Bob" Miller, memorializing - HR 26Doll, James Joesph, memorializing - SR 50Ellerbrook, James Clifford "Cliff," memorializing - SR 18Elza, Kevin Paul, memorializing - SR 99Fannin, Corey Tomas, memorializing - SR 126Farmer, Clayton Norman, memorializing - SR 52Fisher, Randall Allen, memorializing - SR 139Gavin, Chase C., memorializing - SR 48Hebel, Charles W., memorializing - SR 16Jefferson Davis statue, relocation of - SB 22Jones, Gregory Lee, memorializing - SR 46 James Albert, memorializing - SR 95 Lynn Boyd, memorializing - SR 78Loy, General Noah E., memorializing - SR 31Luckett, Benjamin, memorializing - SR 98Mabry, Wesley "Tag," memorializing - SR 24Marcus, Ralph Warren, memorializing - SR 41Martin, Blake Burris, memorializing - SR 102McBrayer, Walter Terry, memorializing - SR 13McDaniel, Kerry Allen, memorializing - SR 119Monarch, George Edward "Gee," memorializing - SR 137Monuments, Capitol building, General Assembly approval, requirement - HB 418Moynahan, Bernard T., memorial highway designation, location correction. - HB 188: SCSMyers, Hurchel Franklin, memorializing - SR 23Nighbert, Charles William "Bill," memorializing - SR 55Osman, Austin MaKenzie, memorializing - SR 74Parker, Terecia Tucker, memorializing - SR 15Penn, Elaine, memorializing - SR 142Pfeffer, Mason County Judge/Executive Joseph Patrick, memorializing - SR 76Pratt, Willis "Willie," memorializing - SR 65Puckett, Duanne Bondurant, memorializing - SR 110Richardson, James William "Jim," memorializing - SR 33Sallee, Robert Lee "Bobby," memorializing - SR 131Salyers, Connie Jo, memorializing - SR 10 John Dewey, memorializing - SR 11Schneider, Robert Joseph, memorializing - SR 47Scott, Katherine Sue, memorializing - SR 108; SR 134 Roy Gordon, memorializing - SR 109Scroggins, Tyrran Wayne, memorializing - SR 118Slatin, Dr. Gerald, memorializing - SR 122Smith-Stowe, Dr. Mary Levi, memorializing - SR 9Taylor, Sandra Marie, memorializing - SR 37Thomas, Wanda Goodwin, memorializing - SR 22Troutt, Madelyn Noel, memorializing - SR 143Wills, Julian Carter, memorializing - SR 17Wilson, Larry "Flash," memorializing - SR 44Wintersheimer, Justice Donald C., memorializing - SR 114MenBiometric information, collection practices, rights - SB 278Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 269 orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116; HB 130Mental DisabilityCapital offense, executions, mental illness - HB 148Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)Incompetent to stand trial, involuntary commitment, certain felonies - SB 239Individuals with intellectual disabilities, rights of, establishment - HB 160Mental Health Flag, support childhood autism resources, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Proposed constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language - SB 137; HB 409Residential care facility, zoning - HB 237; HB 257Mental HealthBehavioral health professional, definition - HB 140: HFA (1)Cabinet for Health and Family Services, mental health crisis services, suicide prevention - HB 546 for Health and Family Services, suicide prevention, mental crisis services and units - HB 403Capital offense, executions, mental illness - HB 148Counseling interventions, perinatal depression, coverage requirement - HB 295Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)Health benefit plans, mental health parity requirements - HB 50; HB 50: HCSIncompetent to stand trial, involuntary commitment, certain felonies - SB 239Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Individuals with intellectual disabilities, rights of, establishment - HB 160Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program, establishment - HB 289 Veterans Suicide Prevention Program, establishment - HB 399Maternal depression screenings, KCHIP coverage, requirement - HB 287Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Mental health counseling, child access to, allowing for - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1) Health Flag, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305 Health Month, May 2021, declaring - SR 40Persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137Postpartum behavioral health services, Medicaid coverage, requirement - HB 283Proposed constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language - HB 409Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact - HB 38Qualified mental health professional, child welfare investigations, definitions for - HB 448; HB 448: HCSResidential care facility, zoning - HB 237; HB 257Severe mental illness, task force, creation of - HCR 7; HCR 7: HCSSexual orientation and gender identity change efforts for minors, prohibition - HB 19; SB 30Social Determinants of Addiction Recovery Day, declaring - HR 85; HR 86State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSSubstance use disorder programs, license - HB 444Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training programs, cultural diversity requirement - SB 42Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Transportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Treatment, dopamine-receptor-blocking medication, awareness - HR 50Veterans, expanded access to mental healthcare - SB 246 expanded access to suicide prevention resources - SB 246Wellness examination, coverage requirement - HB 77Military Affairs and Civil DefenseAdjutant General, power to make contracts and acquire property - SB 147Air Medal license plate, establishment - HB 306 National Guard, appointment of chief-of-staff by Governor - SB 161: SCS National Guard, chief-of-staff, appointment by Governor - SB 161Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, inclusion in school accountability system - HB 90Bluegrass Station, construction projects, standards for - SB 99; SB 99: SCSBronze Star Medal license plate, eligibility criteria - HB 370: HCSCommission on Military Affairs, job training for veterans, report - SB 246 on Military Affairs, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Construction projects, standards for - SB 99: SFA (1), SFA (2)Defend the Guard Act, use of Kentucky National Guard by Congress - SB 173Distinguished Flying Cross license plate, establishment - HB 370: HCSEmergency Response Commission, appointment of Dep't of Military Affairs executive director as member - SB 133; SB 133: SCSEmergency, services provided, immunity - SB 5; SB 5: SCSGender-neutral language, addition of - SB 192; HB 314Honor and Remember flag, emblem of remembrance, designation of - HB 168KEES scholarship, base amount for out of state military students - HB 184Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, NROTC programs, eligibility - HB 235 Veterans Suicide Prevention Program, establishment - HB 399KRE 506, crisis response team or local community crisis response team, deemed acted - SB 159: SFA (1)Military members stationed in KY, driver's license requirement, exemption - HB 277 pensions, income tax deduction - HB 37 spouses, occupational licenses, exemption from paying renewal fees - HB 251Motor vehicle insurance, patriot penalty, prohibition of - HB 196National Guard Adoption Assistance Program, increase in assistance amount - HB 206 Guard, assistant adjutant general, chief-of-staff, employment by Dep't of Military Affairs - SB 161; SB 161: SCSPOW/MIA Awareness license plate, establishment - HB 370: HFA (1), HFA (3)President Donald J. Trump, reduction of force in Afghanistan, commending - SR 42Reorganization, Department of Military Affairs, Executive Order 2020-1035 - SB 159; SB 159: SCSSpecial license plates, Combat Action Badge and Combat Infantry badge - HB 370: HFA (2) license plates, Combat Action Badge and Combat Infantry Badge - HB 370: HFA (3)State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSState-sponsored group life insurance program for National Guard members - HB 73Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, support and urging full funding - HCR 81Minerals and MiningDepartment for Natural Resources, jurisdiction, laws relating to mines - HB 521Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Energy and Environment Cabinet, mining regulation authority, gender-neutral - SB 218Mining licenses, conditions for approval, compliance with wage performance bond requirements - HB 137Natural resources severance tax, processing of limestone, loading or unloading - HB 548Motor CarriersBuses, risk reduction program, implementation - HB 28Colon cancer screening and prevention, license plate - SB 16; SB 16: HCSGross receipts from sales, repair/replacement parts, sales and use taxes, exemptions, elimination - HB 356Towing companies, certificate of operation, requirements for - SB 71Motor VehiclesAccident reports, attorney designee, allowed to inspect - SB 201: SCSAir Medal license plate, establishment - HB 306Auto recyclers, local government ordinances and regulations, compliance requirement - SB 204: SCSAutomated speed enforcement, highway work zones - HB 496Bioptic driver's licenses, testing and renewal requirements - HB 300Bronze Star Medal license plate, eligibility criteria - HB 370: HCSCosmetic damage title, establishment - HB 138County Attorney traffic safety programs, requirements, Transportation Cabinet approval - SB 131: HCSDamage, civil immunity, removal of dog or cat - SB 33; HB 99Disabled license plate, for parent or guardian of disabled minor or adult - HB 363Distinguished Flying Cross license plate, establishment - HB 370: HCSElectric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 508 vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 561Firefighter license plates, technical correction - HB 370: HCSHighway preservation fee, establishment - HB 561Homeless services, operator's licenses and personal IDs, issuance procedures - HB 430Instruction permits, minimum age requirement - HB 355Involuntarily towed, disposal - HB 447Liability, Act does not limit - SB 5: SFA (2)Military members stationed in KY, driver's license requirement, exemption - HB 277Motor Vehicle Commission, fees - SB 131: HCS vehicle dealers, third-party financing, notice requirements - HB 407 vehicle repairs, insurance for - HB 357Motorcycle operator's licenses, 3-wheeled restriction, establish - HB 125 Safety Education Commissions and program, reorganization - SB 131Operator's license, vision testing upon renewal - HB 439; HB 439: HCSPeer-to-peer car sharing, regulation of - HB 494: HFA (1)Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387POW/MIA Awareness license plate, establishment - HB 370: HFA (1), HFA (3)Private vehicle rentals, certificates for program providers - HB 494 vehicle rentals, group insurance policy requirements - HB 494 vehicle rentals, procedures and regulations - HB 494Special license plate, Combat Action Badge - HB 370: HFA (2), HFA (3) license plate, Combat Infantry Badge - HB 370: HFA (2), HFA (3) license plates, extra fees, distribution - HB 370 license plates, fees - HB 370 license plates, motorcycles - HB 370: HFA (3)Title and registration fees, driver license reinstatement fees, various other fees, increases - HB 561 lien statements and terminations, filing procedures - HB 269Transportation Cabinet authority over auto recyclers, national highways system - SB 204; SB 204: SCSValuation standards for used motor vehicle, clarification - HB 274Vehicle license plates, requirements for - SB 236Vehicles, towing and storage of, requirements for - SB 71: SCSNews MediaMissing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Public notice, storage facility, lien enforcement, internet publication alternative - HB 98; HB 98: HCSSpeech and expression, social media, cause of action for censorship, creation - HB 416Student journalists, public high schools, protections - HB 187Noise ControlAirport noise mitigation, income tax credit - HB 281NotariesNotaries public, definitional changes - HB 197NoticesConstables and deputy constables, training requirement, election of - SB 104Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165 publications, URL length, 50 characters - SB 165: SFA (1)Public notice, storage facility, lien enforcement, notice, newspaper or Web site publication - HB 98 notice, storage facility, lien enforcement, notice, newspaper or website publication - HB 98: HCSTrespass, use of purple paint marks to provide notice - HB 434Wage performance bonds for employers engaged in mining, notification of compliance - HB 137NursesAdvance practice registered nurses, direct administration of controlled substance - HB 202; HB 202: HCSAdvanced practice registered nurses, definition - SB 78: SFA (4) practice registered nurses, direct primary care agreement, Medicaid - SB 90; SB 90: SCS practice registered nurses, prescriptive authority of - SB 78Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, training for direct-care staff - SB 61Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2) substance prescribing reviews, boards, administrative regulations - SB 78: SFA (2) substances, prescriptive authority collaborative agreement - SB 78: SFA (1), SFA (3), SFA (5)Free-standing alternative birthing centers, licensing and certificate of need - SB 76; HB 92Health facilities, smoke evacuation systems, require the use - SB 38Home health care services, advanced practice registered nurse, provider of - SB 154; SB 154: SCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2), SCS; SB 28Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Maternal and infant mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251 licenses, recognition of military training - SB 246Opioid antagonist, requiring prescription of - HB 94; SB 277Personal care attendants, training - HB 276Racial disparity, quality of care, morbidity and mortality, awareness - HJR 40Sex assigned at birth, alteration in minors, treatment limitations - HB 336Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Treatment, discrimination, for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Occupational Safety and HealthOccupational safety and health, standards - HB 475: HCSStandards, requirements - HB 475: HCSYouth camp staff member, standards for, establishing - SB 66; SB 66: HCSOccupations and ProfessionsAdvanced practice registered nurses, prescriptive authority of - SB 78Advertising for legal services, regulating - SB 20Alcohol and drug counselors, educational requirements for - SB 166; SB 166: SCSAudiologists and speech-language pathologists, interstate compact - HB 39; SB 47; SB 47: SCSAudiologists, fitting of hearing instruments - HB 458Board of Medical Licensure, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Casino occupations, licensing for - HB 531; HB 594Certified public accountants, licensing requirements - HB 224Commission on Military Affairs, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Controlled substances, physician assistants, continuing education requirements - HB 419Dialysis technicians and professional midwives, statement of primary mission - HB 202; HB 202: HCSDietitians, licensing fees - HB 304Direct support professionals and staff, Medicaid reimbursement rate, wage, increase - HB 352Employment discrimination, protections against - HB 66Fertilizer and pesticide, applicator, trainee, dealer, licensing of - HB 236First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166 responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222HVAC, exemption from licensing - HB 353Licensed certified professional midwifes, Medicaid coverage - HB 291 diabetes educators, terminology changes - SB 70Limited X-ray machine operator, criteria - HB 280Massage establishments, requirements - HB 79: HCS therapists, license renewal requirements - HB 79: HFA (1) therapists, licensure requirements - HB 79 therapists, preemption of local regulation - SB 171 therapists, requirements - HB 79: SCSMedicaid-participating providers, reimbursement rate, wage, increase - HB 499Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Notaries public, definitional changes - HB 197Nutritionists, certification fees - HB 304Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Ophthalmic dispensers, license renewal fee - HB 170Penalized for COVID-19 orders, restore licenses - HB 360: HCSPhysician Assistant, Board of Medical Licensure composition, Academy of Physician Assistant - SB 273Psychologists, interstate compact - HB 38: SCSPsychology Interjurisdictional Compact - HB 38Radon mitigation contractors, requirements - HB 340; HB 340: HCSReal estate appraisers, licensing requirements - HB 172 estate appraisers, requirements - HB 172: HCSSexual orientation and gender identity change efforts for minors, prohibition - HB 19; SB 30Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training programs, cultural diversity requirement - SB 42Teachers, Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program, creation - SB 114; HB 271 Kentucky Early Entry Initiative pilot program, delay - HB 271: HCSWelders, requirements for structural steel welding - HB 24Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, services, consolidation - SB 276Youth camp staff member, standards for, establishing - SB 66; SB 66: HCSOil and Natural GasInterference with utility service use, local governments, prohibition - HB 207Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, reimbursed expenses - HB 545Keystone XL Pipeline Project, urge approval of - SR 63Limitation of liquefied petroleum gas service, prohibition - HB 207: SCSPlanning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification of, operator and developer - HB 512Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)OpioidsAlternative treatment, insurance coverage - HB 584Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission - HB 427; HB 427: HCSPrescription drugs, mitigation of withdrawal symptoms, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51: SCSOptometristsOccupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Treatment, discrimination, for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Parental RightsAbortion reporting requirements, audit - HB 103; HB 460Abused or neglected child, definition - SB 174Accommodations at postsecondary institutions, requirements for lactating students - HB 181Adoption, leave requirements - HB 210 set aside, facts and findings required - HB 329Bereavement, vacation leave, sick leave, parent, child, family, death - HB 284Child abuse, neglect, or dependency investigations, violation reporting - HB 221: HCS; HB 455 Care Assistance Program, income eligibility - HB 106Children, gender, right to care - HB 336Children in out-of-home care, requirements - HB 492; HB 492: HCSCourt proceedings, termination, public attendance - HB 503Custody determination, factors, false reporting of claims of abuse - HB 547De facto custodian, definition - SB 32Dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, informal adjustment of - HB 389Fetal remains, determination of final disposition - HB 460Immunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), SCS; SB 28National Guard Adoption Assistance Program, increase in assistance amount - HB 206Newborn safety device, permitting - HB 155Out-of-home placement of children, home study for, requirements - HB 493Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33 parental leave, state employees - HB 42; HB 54; SB 285Parental rights, establishing - SB 97Parents or prospective parents with blindness, establishment of rights - HB 359Paternity actions, attorney's fees, order requiring opposing party to pay - SB 231Transgender healthcare services, written consent - HB 477Transportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109Visitation, enforcement of rights during COVID-19 emergency - HB 1; HB 1: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), SCS, SFA (3)Parks and ShrinesCelebratory commissions, creation - HB 256: HCSHarrodsburg, Old Fort Harrod, celebration, anniversary - HR 48Louisville Zoo, Director John Walczak, honoring - SR 128Old Fort Harrod State Park, sestercentennial celebration, commission - HB 256Park rangers, technical changes - HB 332Parks, technical changes - HB 335Splash pads, local governments, regulation - SB 171; SB 171: SCSState parks, centennial celebration, anniversary, commissions - HB 88 parks, centennial celebration, anniversary, new commissions - HB 443 parks, centennial celebration, commission - HB 157Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, report, statewide trail program, all classes - HB 523Peace Officers and Law Enforcement911 communications, written and audio records in ongoing investigation, uploaded on Web site - HB 581Animal control officers, Department of Agriculture, continuing education - SB 205 seizure, cost-of-care petition - HB 100Assault on, increased penalty - HB 164; HB 564Assistance dogs, misrepresentation, allowing investigation - SB 57Body-worn cameras, enforcement, requirements, use when serving warrants - HB 21; SB 263Carotid restraint, use during course of employment - SB 283Certification, qualifications, training - HB 568Cities, work hours - SB 171; HB 223Consolidated local government, collective bargaining agreements, legislative approval - HB 309 local government, disciplinary procedures - HB 309: HCS local government, peace officer collective bargaining, legislative approval - HB 309; HB 309: HCSConstables and deputies, restriction of police powers, without certification - HB 267; HB 267: HCS and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104Crisis aversion and rights retention order, firearms removal or surrender - SB 229Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Disciplinary records, reporting required - SB 283; HB 562 records, requirement for agencies to consult before hiring - SB 283; HB 562Drug testing of law enforcement officers, deadly incident, requirement - HB 21Extreme risk protection order, firearms removal or surrender - HB 463False reporting, 911 calls, penalty - HB 248Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585Firearms seizures, dangerous persons - HB 70First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166Fish and wildlife conservation officers, Law Enforcement Foundation Program - HB 557Immigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Indigent persons, right to counsel - HB 343; HB 391Jailers, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Line of duty, disability benefits, adjustment of - HB 139; SB 169; SB 169: SCSMandatory training courses, de-esclation and crisis intervention - HB 244; SB 283 training subjects, animal abuse and interpersonal violence - HB 486Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Officer equipment, limitations and restrictions on use - HB 244Park rangers, technical changes - HB 332Peace officer certification, prohibition, sexual offenses - HB 301 officer, certification, revocation - SB 80 officer certification, revocation - SB 233 officer, conditional offer of employment - SB 80 officers, protections for - SB 247: SFA (3)Personally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exempt - HB 520 identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Police interactions, information to be collected, reporting - HB 469Policies and procedures, mandatory drug testing, deadly incident - HB 469Recording or photographing peace officers, not unlawful - HB 245Riot-related offenses, elements for culpability - HB 246Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, execution of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Seized animal, cost of care petition - HB 215Sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; SB 95 with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition, serving in official capacity - SB 52: SFA (1)Special law enforcement officers with specialized duties in schools; participation in KLEFP fund - HB 339Task Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Training stipend, increase - HB 339Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Workers' compensation, psychological injuries - HB 500Personnel and EmploymentAppeals process for drug-free workplaces, public employees, industrial hemp - SB 144Cabinet secretary's powers, gender-neutral language - HB 324; HB 342Call center relocations to a foreign country, notice to Labor Cabinet - HB 488Covenant not to compete, restrictions - SB 235Crime victims, leave from employment - HB 45Discrimination, protections against regarding weight - HB 66Earned paid sick leave provided by employers, requirement - HB 32Economic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164Employee benefits, unpaid family care leave - HB 131 organizations, membership dues, consent to withhold - SB 142Employment discrimination, requirement of criminal history on job applications, prohibition - HB 228Home or community based services providers, payment of wages, exclusion - SB 49Hospitals, treatment, discrimination for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Leave requirements, adoption of child - HB 210Local governments, minimum wage, option to establish - HB 358Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33 parental leave, state employees - HB 42; HB 54; SB 285Professional employer organizations, regulation - HB 424Public employment offices, locations mandated - HB 476 employment offices, locations, mandatory - HB 174; HB 367; HB 367: HCS, HFA (1)Self-organization, public employees, collective bargaining, right of assocation, wages - HB 56Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258State employees, demographic information, annual report - HB 213 minimum wage, increase - HB 34; SB 41Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary - HB 35Wage discrimination, employers with one or more employees, discussion of wages - SB 232Wages, recordkeeping and reporting - HB 63Workers' compensation, exemption for agricultural employers and employees, removal of - HB 385 compensation, exemption for domestic servant employees, removal of - HB 385PharmacistsBorn-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Bronchodilator rescue inhalers, dispense to schools - SB 127; SB 127: SFA (1)Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2) substance prescribing reviews, boards, administrative regulations - SB 78: SFA (2)Electronic supervision, prescriptions - HB 219: HCS, HFA (1)Emergencies, dispensing extension, clarification - SB 1: SCSEmergency authority, extension, approval of General Assembly required - HB 171 authority, extension of, approval of General Assembly required - HB 20False claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2), SCS; SB 28Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, certification program, certification rules, abortion-inducing drugs - HB 460Medicaid managed care contract, limiting - SB 56; SB 56: SFA (2) pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222 pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177Occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Pharmacist reimbursement practices, requirements - HB 48Pharmacy benefit managers, regulation - HB 532; HB 532: HCSPrescription drug coverage, cost-sharing requirements - SB 45; SB 45: HCS, SCS; HB 114 drug delivery, coverage requirement - HB 117Sex assigned at birth, alteration in minors, treatment limitations - HB 336Treatment, discrimination, for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Urgent-need insulin program and continuing access to insulin program, establishment - SB 110; HB 122Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Physicians and PractitionersAbortion statutes, enforcement - HB 2Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Advance practice registered nurses, direct administration of controlled substance - HB 202; HB 202: HCSAdvanced practice registered nurses, collaborative agreement - SB 78: SFA (1), SFA (3), SFA (4), SFA (5) practice registered nurses, prescriptive authority of - SB 78Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Alternative treatments, chronic pain - HB 119Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Colon cancer screening and prevention, advisory committee - SB 16; SB 16: HCSColorectal cancer examinations and tests, Medicaid coverage for, requirement - HB 108Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2) substance prescribing reviews, boards, administrative regulations - SB 78: SFA (2) substances, physician assistants, continuing education requirements - HB 419False claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Free-standing alternative birthing centers, licensing and certificate of need - SB 76; HB 92Genetic test for cancer risk, Medicaid coverage for, requirement - HB 108Health care transparency tools, posting of notice - SB 119 facilities, smoke evacuation systems, require the use - SB 38Human tissue, transplantation, sale or purchase of human tissue, prohibition - SB 12Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2), SCS; SB 28Implicit bias training, requiring - HB 27Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program, establishment - HB 289Maternal and infant mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39 mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 27 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Medicaid managed care contract, limiting - SB 56; SB 56: SFA (2) provider, credentialing alliance - HB 438; HB 438: HCS, HFA (1) reimbursement, abortion - HB 263Medication for addiction treatment, discharge plan, required - SB 51: SCSMedicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Mental health counseling, child access to, allowing for - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Nonemergency health care services, price transparency - SB 119Nonparticipating providers, nonemergency services, coverage - SB 119Occupational diseases, evaluations in workers' compensation, physicians eligible to perform - HB 282 license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Opioid antagonist, requiring prescription of - HB 94; SB 277Physician, abortion-inducing drug, medical procedures, pregnancy termination rules - HB 460Physician Anesthesiologists Week, recognizing - SR 29 Assistant, Board of Medical Licensure composition, Academy of Physician Assistant - SB 273 assistant, home health care services, provider of - SB 154; SB 154: SCSPhysicians, direct primary care agreement, Medicaid - SB 90; SB 90: SCSPurchase of personal protective equipment, restricted to Kentucky and the United States, exceptions - HB 214: HCS, HFA (1) of personal protective equipment, restricted to United States, exceptions - HB 214Racial disparity, quality of care, morbidity and mortality, awareness - HJR 40Sex assigned at birth, alteration in minors, treatment limitations - HB 336Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9 orientation and gender identity change efforts for minors, prohibition - HB 19; SB 30Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Telehealth, coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140: SCSTelehealth providers, interstate licensure compacts - HB 140: HFA (1)Transportation, hospital and psychiatric facility, voluntary - SB 21; SB 21: SFA (1)Treatment, discrimination for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Unanticipated out-of-network care, balance billing, prohibition - SB 19Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Voluntary non-opioid directive, creation of - HB 584Piggybacked BillsHB 489 to SB 129 - SB 129: HFA (1)Planning and ZoningAgricultural land, definition, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification of, operator and developer - HB 512Residential care facility, definition - HB 237; HB 257Police, City and County911 communications, written and audio records in ongoing investigation, publication on Web site - HB 581Assault on, increased penalty - HB 164; HB 564Body-worn cameras, requirements - SB 263Carotid restraint, use during course of employment - SB 283Certification, qualifications, training - HB 568Child dependency, neglect, or abuse reports, requirements - HB 221; HB 221: HCSCitizen oversight and investigating office, urban-county local government police review - SB 245: SFA (1); SB 247: SFA (1) oversight board and investigatory office, consolidated local government police review - SB 245; SB 247City, work hours - SB 171; HB 223Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Emergencies, written orders and administrative regulations, enforcement - SB 1: SFA (1)Extreme risk protection order, assistance to petitioner - HB 463False reporting, 911 calls, penalty - HB 248First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Individual first aid kits, provision - SB 132Mandatory training courses, de-esclation and crisis intervention - HB 244; SB 283 training subjects, animal abuse and interpersonal violence - HB 486Marijuana, decriminalization of less than one ounce of - HB 467Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Officer equipment, limitations and restrictions on use - HB 244Peace officer certification, prohibition, sexual offenses - HB 301 officer, certification, revocation - SB 80 officer certification, revocation - SB 233 officer, conditional offer of employment - SB 80Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387Personally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exempt - HB 520 identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Police interactions, information to be collected, reporting - HB 469Policies and procedures, mandatory drug testing, deadly incident - HB 469Riot-related offenses, elements for culpability - HB 246Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, execution of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; HB 81; SB 95 with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition, serving in official capacity - SB 52: SFA (1)Task Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Training stipend, increase - HB 339Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Police, State911 communications, written and audio records in ongoing investigation, publication on Web site - HB 581Assault on, increased penalty - HB 164; HB 564Body-worn cameras, requirements - SB 263Capitol campus, security briefing, General Assembly and Legislative Research Commission - SB 227Carotid restraint, use during course of employment - SB 283Certification, qualifications, training - HB 568Child dependency, neglect, or abuse reports, requirements - HB 221; HB 221: HCSCrisis aversion and rights retention order, LINK entry - SB 229Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Emergencies, written orders and administrative regulations, enforcement - SB 1: SFA (1)Extreme risk protection order, entrance into LINK - HB 463Firearms, comprehensive regulation - HB 83Firearms regulation - HB 502First Responder, Doctor, Nurse, and Health Care Professional Recognition Day, designation of - HB 166General Assembly members, security on and off-site - SB 227: SCSHiring preference, eligible veterans, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Mandatory training courses, de-esclation and crisis intervention - HB 244; SB 283 training subjects, animal abuse and interpersonal violence - HB 486Marijuana, decriminalization of less than one ounce of - HB 467Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Officer equipment, limitations and restrictions on use - HB 244Operator's license, vision testing upon renewal - HB 439; HB 439: HCSPeace officer certification, prohibition, sexual offenses - HB 301 officer, certification, revocation - SB 80 officer certification, revocation - SB 233 officer, conditional offer of employment - SB 80Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387Personally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exempt - HB 520 identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Police interactions, information to be collected, reporting - HB 469Policies and procedures, mandatory drug testing, deadly incident - HB 469Political activities, participation, establishment of guidelines - HB 501 activities, participation permitted - HB 501Reorganization, Department of Kentucky State Police, Executive Order 2020-564 - HB 495Riot-related offenses, elements for culpability - HB 246Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, execution of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Sec with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition, serving in official capacity - SB 52: SFA (1)Sex with person in custody or under arrest, prohibition - SB 52; HB 81; SB 95SPRS, limit on the amount of assets invested in alternate investments - HB 483State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTask Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Youth-serving organization volunteer, background check - SB 230PollutionBioaccumulative chemicals of concern, wastewater discharges, mixing zone assignments - HB 386Compensatory mitigation projects, unsatisfied liabilities, requirements for - SB 261; HB 535Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of - HB 236Healthy Soils Program, Healthy Soils Program fund, Division of Conservation, establishment - HB 560Open dumping, local government, imposition of civil fine by - SB 86 dumps, solid waste management facilities, fines and enforcement of - SB 86: SFA (1)PFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, establish by administrative regulation - HB 559PFAS, limitations on exposure, monitoring and control of - HR 82Plastic convenience items, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Proposed constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Solid waste facilities, exemption for residual wastes, limitation of - SB 118PovertyHomeless children and youth, education financial assistance, EOA Program - HB 149: HFA (2)Individual income tax, family size tax credit, income level, expansion - HB 356Preschool education programs, eligibility based on household income - HB 64Public assistance program eligibility, asset limits, elimination of - HB 68Racial disparity, household income, poverty rate - HJR 40Voluntary energy cost assistance funds, federal poverty guidelines, eligibility - HB 392Probation and ParoleCrime victims, notification of parole hearings - HB 310Hate crime, enhanced term of imprisonment - SB 116Probation, revocation, graduated sanctions, consideration required - HB 580State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSVirtual reporting in lieu of in-person reporting - HB 440PropertyAbandoned or blighted, conservatorship - SB 105Annexation, intent to annex notification - SB 145Assessments, property taxation, highest and best use - HB 135Burial grounds, requiring proper care - HB 414County Clerk Office Modernization Task Force, creation - SCR 136Criminal damage to property, livestock, inclusion of - HB 229 damage to property, poultry, inclusion of - HB 229: SFA (2)Digital assets, classification and treatment - SB 177Firearms surrender, Crisis aversion and rights retention order - SB 229Firearms, surrender of, extreme risk protection order - HB 463Heir property, partition - SB 43Lease or rental agreement, definition - SB 11: HCSPlanned communities, rights and responsibilities of - SB 121Political yard signs, display on private property - SB 121Real, damage claims, SARS-COV-2 emergency, time for filing - SB 5: SFA (6), SFA (7) damage, SARS-COV-2 emergency, owner not liable - SB 5: SFA (5)Recorded instruments, electronic filing and searching - HB 151; SB 243Swimming Pools, residential, safety standards - HB 46; HB 46: HCSTrespass, use of purple paint marks to provide notice - HB 434Property Valuation AdministratorsAssessment conferences, taxpayer representative qualifications - HB 135Electronic tangible personal property filing - SB 103Limit on payments by fiscal courts - HB 249: HCSLocal funds increase, assessment roll fee - HB 368Pari-mutuel Wagering Taxation Tax Force, creation of - HCR 69Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Record retention guidelines - SB 103Taxpayer electronic communication - SB 103Valuation standards for used motor vehicle, clarification - HB 274ProsecutorsDefendants, incompetent to stand trial, involuntary commitment, motion - SB 239Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585Indigent persons, criminal defense, right to counsel - HB 343; HB 391Personally identifiable information, Open Records Act, exempt - HB 520 identifiable information, Open Records Act, exemption - HB 141Prosecutors Advisory Council, appointment to serve - HB 522State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSPublic AdvocateCriminal defense, indigent clients, representation - HB 343; HB 391Crisis aversion and rights retention order, hearing, indigent persons - SB 229Extreme risk protection order, hearing, indigent persons - HB 463State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSPublic AssistanceAdvisory Council for Medical Assistance, adding member - HB 53Child Care Assistance Program, income eligibility - HB 106Kentucky Career Center, public employment office locations mandated - HB 476 Career Center, public employment office locations, mandatory - HB 174; HB 367; HB 367: HCS, HFA (1) Temporary Assistance Program, executive branch task force - HJR 57Medicaid eligibility, metastatic breast cancer - HB 16Medicaid, telehealth coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140: SCSOpportunity account not disqualification of eligibility - HB 505Public assistance program eligibility, asset limits, elimination of - HB 68Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Voluntary energy cost assistance funds, federal poverty guidelines, eligibility - HB 392Voter registration, automatic, application for benefits - HB 182Public AuthoritiesAttorney General, compalint, delay or extension of time - SB 201Emergency orders, limitations on - HB 15; HB 217Kentucky River Authority, qualifications of directors - SB 179Open records, complaint to Attorney General, delay or extension of time - SB 201 records custodian, e-mail address included - SB 201: SCSState contracts, procured by agent convicted of crime, award prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS contracts, procurement participation by former employee, limited prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCSWooden bridge authority, adjacent land owner, member - HB 351Public Buildings and GroundsBlind vendors, operation of vending facilities on public properties - HB 577Capitol Annex, accessible parking spaces, designation of - SJR 28 campus, General Assembly, security briefing, state police - SB 227 campus, Legislative Research Commission, security briefing, state police - SB 227 Rotunda, add Carl Brashear statue to - SB 22 Rotunda, Carl Brashear statue, additon - HB 544 Rotunda, relocate Jefferson Davis statue from - SB 22Construction plans, educational facilities, local options for review - HB 279 plans, local options for review - HB 279: HCSDepartment of Military Affairs, Adjutant General, power to acquire property - SB 147Preservation from damage, urge local governments, law enforcement, and courts to prevent - SCR 7State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSPublic EthicsFirst responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Public Health2021 Regular Session, Capitol and Annex, masks, requirement - HJR 10Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities, establishment - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCS council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, training for direct-care staff - SB 61Child and maternal mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 185 fatality annual report, requirements - HB 212Colon cancer screening and prevention, advisory committee - SB 16; SB 16: HCSControlled substance prescribing boards advisory council, establishment of - SB 78: SFA (6) Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2)COVID-19, response - HB 1: SFA (2)COVID-19 statewide vaccination rate, mask mandates, prohibition - HB 452Diabetic Ketoacidosis Awareness Day, April 26, 2021 - HR 14Domestic violence, support for preventative resources - HR 59Doula certification, minimum training requirements - HB 292Emergencies, executive orders, effective time periods - SB 1; SB 1: SCS; HB 18Emergency, declaration of, extraordinary session required - HB 20Emergency orders, limitations on - HB 15Facial covering mandate, prohibition - SB 158Food service establishments, grocery sales - HB 190; HB 190: HCS, HFA (1)Health disparity impact of legislation, review - SB 23Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day, declaring - SR 129Hypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSImmunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (3), HFA (4), SCS; SB 28; SB 117Immunization, requisite for employment, prohibition - SB 98 state requirement prohibition - HB 36; SB 37Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Individuals with intellectual disabilities, rights of, establishment - HB 160Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Kentucky all-payer claims database, establishment - HB 74Local regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Mask mandate, direct Governor to revoke - HJR 54Maternal and infant mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39 and postpartum depression, HANDS program, expansion - HB 297 fatality annual report, requirements - HB 212 mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 27 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Mental Health Flag, support childhood mental health awareness, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305 Health Month, May 2021, declaring - SR 40Novel coronavirus, declaration of emergency, invalidation - SB 213Parkinson's disease, support for resources - SR 66People's Republic of China, Government of, condemning their mismanagement of COVID-19 - HR 72PFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, administrative regulation, establishment - HB 559Postsecondary education institutions, vaccination requirement, exemptions - SB 117 education institutions, vaccination requirement, prohibition - HB 101Proposed constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Public health entities, premium and cost sharing payments on behalf of insureds - SB 44 health entities, premium and cost-sharing payments on behalf of insureds - HB 442Purchase of personal protective equipment, restricted to Kentucky and the United States, exceptions - HB 214: HCS, HFA (1) of personal protective equipment, restricted to United States, exceptions - HB 214Racial disparity, quality of care, morbidity and mortality, awareness - HJR 40Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258Splash pads, local governments, regulation - SB 171; SB 171: SCSStatewide mobile food units, safety standards - SB 208Substance use disorder programs, license - HB 444Suicide prevention, mental crisis services and facilities, certification - HB 403 prevention, mental health crisis services, crisis hotline center - HB 546Treatment, discrimination for acts of conscience - SB 83; SB 83: SFA (3)Vaccine, distribution and shipment - HB 590Veterans, expand access to healthcare - SB 246 expand access to mental healthcare - SB 246Water fluoridation programs, implementation of, authority of local government to void - SB 109; HB 159World Obesity Day, recognition of March 4, 2021 - HR 87Public Medical Assistance1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver Redesign Task Force, establishment - HJR 30Abortion, reimbursement - HB 263Advisory Council for Medical Assistance, adding member - HB 53Certified professional midwifery services, coverage - HB 291Chronic pain treatments, coverage - HB 119Colon cancer screening and prevention, advisory committee - SB 16; SB 16: HCSCopayments, prohibition - SB 55Coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and test, requirement - HB 108 for genetic test for cancer risk, requirement - HB 108Direct primary care agreement, permit - SB 90; SB 90: SCSDoula services, coverage - HB 286Eligibility, new mothers, establishment - HB 290Executive branch task force, bridge insurance - HJR 57Foundational public health programs, contraceptive services - SB 250Health services, prohibition federal funds, support - HR 4: HFA (1)Hospital rate improvement programs, modification - HB 183; HB 183: HCSHyde Amendment, prohibition of federal funds for abortions, support - HR 4Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, contraceptive coverage - HB 201Lactation support and breastfeeding equipment, coverage, requirement - HB 350Maternal depression screenings, KCHIP coverage, requirement - HB 287 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Medicaid coverage, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51; HB 102 eligibility, metastatic breast cancer - HB 16 managed care contract, limiting - SB 56; SB 56: SFA (2) managed care contract, limiting, effective January 1, 2022 - SB 56: SFA (2) pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222 services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services - HB 584 waiver redesign, task force, creation - HCR 55; HCR 55: HCSOpportunity account not disqualification of eligibility - HB 505Personal care attendants, training - HB 276Pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177Postpartum behavioral health services, coverage, requirement - HB 283Prescription drug delivery, KCHIP, coverage requirement - HB 117Prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage - HB 530Provider, credentialing alliance - HB 438; HB 438: HCSReimbursement rate increase - HB 352; HB 499Supports for Community Living, exceptional support services - HJR 35Technical advisory committee, medical assistance, inclusion - HB 53Telehealth, coverage and reimbursement rates, establishment - HB 140: SCSPublic MeetingsCongressional and legislative redistricting, plan proposals, discussion and input - HB 23Redistricting, public input, encouragement - HCR 61Unlawful assembly, conduct, redefining - HB 246Public Officers and EmployeesBouncers, security, training, public safety, Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control - HB 173; SB 268Cabinet for Economic Development, secretary appointment, gender-neutral - HB 381 for Health and Family Services, investigators, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Cities, municipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSCity peace officers, work hours - HB 223Commissioner of Education, removal of local board members, deletion - HB 331Coroners, cremation of unclaimed body, when allowed - HB 373County clerks, municipal annexations, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCSDefinitions, addition of gender-neutral language - HB 322Department for Natural Resources, commissioner, head of department - HB 521Elected county officers whose duties not coextensive with state compensation review, encouragement - SR 70 state executive officers, temporary reorganizations,removal of authority - HB 5Emergency Response Commission, appointment of Dep't of Military Affairs executive director as member - SB 133; SB 133: SCSFinance and Administration Cabinet, secretary, contract review, appeal - HB 537First responders, unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Immigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Impeachment, House of Representatives, filing - HB 378Incompatible offices, differing jurisdictions, officer and employee prohibition - SB 151Jailers, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, employees, Executive Branch Ethics Commission, not subject - SB 153: SFA (1) Retirement Systems, housekeeping legislation - HB 87; HB 87: HCSLine of duty, disability benefits, adjustment of - HB 139; SB 169; SB 169: SCSLocal school board members, removal by commissioner or state board, deletion - HB 331Open records, complaint to Attorney General, delay or extension of time - SB 201Police, training stipend, increase - HB 339Reemployment after retirement, restrictions on part-time adjunct instructors - SB 53; SB 53: SFA (1)Removing sheriff as administrator, county without public administrator and guardian - HB 264Retirement, cessation of participation by KERS agency, lump-sum payments - SB 214 closure of LRP & JRP to new members, transfer requirement of cash balance members KERS - HB 121 health premium reimbursement program for KRS members with fixed dollar premium subsidy - HB 507 impact of part-time nonhazardous employment on full-time hazardous member's retirement - HB 52; HB 87: HCS membership and beneficiary designation form, electronic submission - SB 212; SB 212: SFA (1)Secretary, Finance and Administration Cabinet, unified and integrated system of accounts - HB 231Secretary of State, municipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCS of the Personnel Cabinet, annual report, demographic information - HB 213 of the Personnel Cabinet, ex officio, nonvoting member of Personnel Board, addition - SB 143Special districts, local air board members, appointment of by state university - HB 158; HB 158: HCS law enforcement officers with specialized duties in schools; participation in KLEFP fund - HB 339Speech regarding gender, employment discrimination, protection - HB 336State aircraft use, Treasurer's approval - HB 543 contracts, procured by agent convicted of crime, award prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS contracts, procurement participation by former employee, limited prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS employees, annual cost of living adjustment, consumer price index, use of - HB 17 employees, wages, hours, self-organization, unions - HB 56 Treasurer, state contracts, review by Government Contract Review Committee, appeal - HB 537State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTeachers, retirement systems housekeeping bill - HB 113Treasurer, unified and integrated system of accounts, maintenance - HB 231; HB 231: HFA (1)Water district commissioners, training requirements, time extensions - HB 393Public Protection911 fund, funds for next generation 911 initiatives - SB 180; SB 180: SCSChild dependency, neglect, or abuse reports, requirements - HB 221; HB 221: HCSExtreme risk protection order, Kentucky Voluntary No Sell Firearms List, public safety measures - HB 463Fire protection districts, gender-neutral language - HB 412Impact of COVID-19, appropriate funds for - HB 191Jails, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Office of Claims and Appeals, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592Personal protective equipment, production - HB 31; HB 591Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Reorganization, Public Protection Cabinet, Executive Orders 2020-821 and 2020-1028 - HB 482; HB 482: HFA (1)Social media censorship, elimination of - HB 583State fire marshal, property loss reports, gender-neutral language - SB 191; HB 315Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Public Records and Reports911 communications and records relating to law enforcement, open records - HB 581 communications, body-worn camera footage, state agencies and law enforcement, publish on website - HB 581 communications, state agencies and law enforcement, publication on Web site - HB 581Accident reports, make available to attorney of parties, employee, or written designee of attorney - HB 312: HCSAttorney General, complaint, delay or extension of time - SB 201Department of Revenue, publication of administrative writings - HB 330Firearms seizures, annual report - HB 70Judges, personally identifiable information, exempt - HB 520 personally identifiable information, exemption - HB 141Law enforcement officers, personally identifiable information, exempt - HB 520 enforcement officers, personally identifiable information, exemption - HB 141Legislative Research Commission, exempt certain records from disclosure - HB 312: HCSOpen records custodian, e-mail address included - SB 201: SCSPhotographs or videos of victims, open records exemption - SB 130; HB 273Property Valuation Administrator, paper document retention requirement - SB 103Prosecutors, personally identifiable information, exempt - HB 520 personally identifiable information, exemption - HB 141Public officers, address and location, exemption - SB 48Racing commission, communications - SB 120: HFA (5)State aircraft use, documentation - HB 543State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTelecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Public Safety911 fund, funds for next generation 911 initiatives - SB 180; SB 180: SCSBouncers, security, training, public safety, Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control - HB 173; SB 268Child abuse, neglect, or dependency investigations, violation reporting - HB 221: HCS; HB 455Constables and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104Declaration of emergency, executive order, invalidation - SB 213Domestic violence, support for preventative resources - HR 59Emergencies, executive orders, effective time periods - SB 1; SB 1: SCS; HB 18Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Emergency, declaration of, extraordinary session required - HB 20Emergency Response Commission, appointment of Dep't of Military Affairs executive director as member - SB 133; SB 133: SCSFacial covering mandate, prohibition - SB 158Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Firearms seizures, dangerous persons - HB 70Immunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (2), SCS; SB 28; SB 117Involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial, certain felonies - SB 239Jails, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Juvenile handgun violence prevention study - SCR 116KRE 506, crisis response team or local community crisis response team, deemed acted - SB 159: SFA (1)Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Planning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Public officers, address and location, exemption - SB 48Radon mitigation contractors, requirements - HB 340; HB 340: HCSRiot-related offenses, conduct, redefining - HB 246Swimming Pools, residential, standards and requirements - HB 46; HB 46: HCSUnderground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Unlawful storage of a firearm, prohibition - SB 46; HB 80Youth camp staff member, standards for, establishing - SB 66; SB 66: HCSPublic SalariesEconomic necessity or budgetary shortfall, furlough of certain employees - SB 164State employees, annual cost of living adjustment, consumer price index, use of - HB 17State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSWages, hours, employment, workers' compensation - HB 56Public UtilitiesAcquired water and sewer utility assets, valuation criteria and acquisition notice - HB 465: HCS water and sewer utility assets, valuation for ratemaking purposes - HB 465Annexation, intent to annex notification - SB 145Broadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348 deployment fund, project area - HB 515Distribution cooperatives, provision of broadband - HB 320: HCSEmergencies, executive orders, municipal utility shut-off moratoria, prohibition - HB 272: HCS executive orders, utility employee reclassification, prohibition - HB 272: HCSFuel adjustment clause, reasonableness of fuel costs, subtraction of coal severance tax - SB 257Interference with utility service use, local governments, prohibition - HB 207Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting, reimbursed expenses - HB 545KentuckyWired contracts, paid prioritization, prohibition of - HB 129Limitation of utility service, based on energy source, prohibition - HB 207: HFA (1)Merchant power, siting, agricultural land, photovoltaic power stations on, prohibition - SB 266Municipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSPlanning commission, natural gas transmission pipeline, notification, operator and developer - HB 512Public Service Commission, confirmation, Kent Alan Chandler - SR 85 Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Sanitation districts, sewer charges, imposition requirements - HB 124 districts, sewer service, county resident, right to refuse service - HB 302State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSUnderground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Utility rates, affordability, Public Service Commission review and adjustment - HB 127Voluntary energy cost assistance funds, federal poverty guidelines, eligibility - HB 392Water district commissioners, training requirements, time extensions - HB 393 district or water association, late payment charge, imposition - HB 272; HB 272: HCSPublic WorksMunicipal utilities, commission members - HB 238; HB 238: HCSPreservation from damage, urge local governments, law enforcement, and courts to prevent - SCR 7Prevailing wage, creating - SB 13; HB 55Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Sanitation districts, sewer service, county resident, right to refuse service - HB 302Transportation improvement districts, establishment, composition, powers, and duties - HB 451Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172PublicationsOnline publication notice, URL length - SB 165 publication notice, URL length, 50 characters - SB 165: SFA (1)Recording or photographing peace officers, not unlawful - HB 245PurchasingKentucky Voluntary No Sell Firearms List, prohibition of firearms sales or transfers - HB 463School building project bidding, minimum amount, increase - HB 165Race RelationsBlack History Month, celebrating - SR 77; SR 81 Women, honoring - HR 73Cabinet for Economic Development, inclusion of data on race in annual report - HB 211Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity, establish - SB 10 on Race and Access to Opportunity, establishment - SB 10: SCS on Race and Access to Opportunity, membership, add Attorney General - SB 10: HCSHair texture and hairstyle, expanding the definition of race to include - HB 43Human Rights Commission, deadlines, extend - HB 317Northern Kentucky University, denouncing graffiti - HR 42Race and Access Opportunity Committee of the General Assembly, creation - HB 364 in school, discrimination on the basis of - HB 43RacingAdvance deposit wagering, excise tax - HB 226: HFA (1), HFA (3)Casinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Historical horse racing, court action - SB 120: HFA (1) horse racing, excise tax on - SB 120: HFA (2), HFA (6)Licensed premises, definition of - SB 120: HFA (4)Pari-mutuel wagering, definition - SB 120; SB 120: HFA (3), SFA (1); HB 481Racing associations, limited casino licensing of - SB 253 commission, communications - SB 120: HFA (5)RailroadsCivil penalties, violation of two-person train crew requirement - HB 58Train crews, two-person requirement - HB 58Real EstateAbandoned or blighted property, conservatorship - SB 105County without public administrator and guardian, no personal representative, estate administrator - HB 264Damage claims, SARS-COV-2 emergency, time for filing - SB 5: SFA (6), SFA (7)Damage, SARS-COV-2 emergency, owner not liable - SB 5: SFA (5)Heir property, partition - SB 43Human Rights Commission, deadlines, extend - HB 317Lease or rental agreement, definition - SB 11: HCSPlanned communities, rights and responsibilities of - SB 121Real estate agents, occupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251 estate appraisers, complaints with the board - HB 172: HCSSexual orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116; HB 130RedistrictingCommission on legislative and congressional, drawing of districts, establishment of - HB 23County boards of education, election division redistricting - HB 76Local government, extension - SB 171: HCS; HB 566Public input, encouragement - HCR 61ReligionAnti-Semitism, condemning in the Commonwealth of Kentucky - HR 41; SR 67Child-caring facility, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Child-placing agency, faith-based protections, establishment - HB 524Emergencies, discrimination prohibited - HB 218 discrimination, remedies - HB 218 Governor's powers, certain freedoms, restrictions - SB 1: HFA (1)Freedom of religion violation, sovereign immunity waiver - HB 582Governor's emergency powers, limitation, freedom of religion - SB 260House of Representatives, resolutions and citations to include "in the Year of our Lord" - HR 28Religious institutions, removal of reference - HB 1: HFA (3)ReorganizationAuditor, Auditor of Public Accounts Executive Order 2020-01, confirmation - HB 176Department of Insurance, reorganization - HB 509 of Military Affairs, Executive Order 2020-1035 - SB 159; SB 159: SCS of Workforce Investment, Division of Technical Assistance, Executive Order 2020-529 - SB 221Education Professional Standards Board, Executive Order 2020-1033 - SB 168Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Geographic Information Systems, duties - HB 421: HCS and Administration Cabinet, Executive Order 2020-0994 - HB 421Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy, Department of Agriculture, transfer - SB 3Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Executive Order 2020-561 - HB 495Kentucky Board of Education, Executive Order 2020-610 - HB 178: HCS; HB 379 Board of Education, prohibit - HB 178 Department of Education, Executive Order 2020-590 - SB 168 Department of Veterans' Affairs, Executive Order 2020-823 - HB 398 Educational Television Authority, Executive Order 2020-1042 - SB 220Motorcycle Safety Education Commissions and program - SB 131Public Protection Cabinet, Executive Orders 2020-821 and 2020-1028 - HB 482; HB 482: HFA (1)Secretary of State's office, Executive Order 2020-02 - SB 162Temporary, authority of elected state executive officers to issue, removal - HB 5Temporary executive orders, technical correction - HB 456Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Executive Order 2020-993 - HB 453; HB 453: HFA (1)Transportation Cabinet, Executive Order 2020-1027 - SB 215Unemployment Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126; SB 126: SCSReports MandatedAbortion reporting audit, report - HB 460Account-granting organizations, EOA program, student demographic reporting - HB 149: HFA (6)Active certified volunteer firefighter tax credit, annual report - HB 61Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Board of Medical Licensure, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Cabinet for Economic Development, reports required - HB 211 for Economic Development, workforce needs, report - SB 246 for Health and Family Services, Medicaid waiver, family planning services - HB 298Commission on Military Affairs, streamline occupational licenses for veterans, report - SB 246Commissioner of education, strategic assessment and accountability committee findings, to IJCE - HJR 8 of Insurance, pharmacy benefit managers, annual report - HB 532Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, annual - SB 78: SFA (2)Department of Corrections, annually to Legislative Research Commission - SB 84; SB 84: HCS, SCS of Insurance, contraceptive coverage - HB 298 of Insurance, prescriptions for addiction treatment - SB 51; SB 51: SCS; HB 102 of Revenue, Education Opportunity Account Program - SB 25; HB 149 of Revenue, exemption totals - HB 230; HB 230: HCS of Revenue, natural resources severance tax credit report - HB 548 of Revenue, telecommunications equipment, sales and use tax refund - HB 417 of Revenue, University of Kentucky, well-managed forestlands, property tax assessments - HJR 60 of Veterans' Affairs, veteran access to mental healthcare, report - SB 246 of Veterans' Affairs, veterans' access to healthcare, report - SB 246Effect of administrative regulations, study - SCR 106Gang sctivity, chsnged or convictions relating to - SB 136Individual income tax, home modification credit - HB 541Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Insulin manufacturers, urgent-need and continuing access to insulin programs, requirement - SB 110; HB 122Insurance commissioner, pharmacy benefit managers, annual report - HB 532: HCSKentucky affordable housing tax credit, annual reports - HB 142 Department of Education, technical advisory committee, report - SB 129Legislative committees, names correction - HB 349Local effort transfer for nonresident students, Kentucky Department of Education, requirement - HB 563Maternal mortality and doula program, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, data - HB 266 mortality, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, data - HB 185Medicaid pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring - HB 222: HCSProtection notification centers, locate requests reports - SB 14Rural growth fund tax credit and program, Department of Revenue to report on - HB 333School districts, report on healthy relationship instruct to the Department of Education, biennially - HB 462Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9Student discipline report, public postsecondary education institutions, required contents - HB 145: HFA (1) loan ombudsman, annual report - HB 239 loan servicers, annual report to commissioner - HB 239Unemployment insurance, domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking - HB 78 insurance, trust fund and wage review - HB 413Reproductive IssuesAbortion, constitutional amendment, no protected right - HB 91Abortion reporting requirements, audit - HB 103; HB 460 services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216; HB 460 statutes, enforcement - HB 2Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Adoption, leave requirements - HB 210Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Contraceptive coverage - HB 201; SB 250Emergencies, Governor's powers, abortion laws, restrictions - SB 1: HFA (1)Family planning services, Medicaid waiver - HB 298Health services, prohibition federal funds, support - HR 4: HFA (1)Hyde Amendment, prohibition of federal funds for abortions, support - HR 4Long-acting reversible contraception, coverage - HB 298Medicaid reimbursement, abortion - HB 263Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33 parental leave, state employees - HB 42; HB 54; SB 285Sales and use tax, feminine hygiene products, exemption - HB 110Research and MethodsDepartment of Revenue, publication of administrative writings - HB 330Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Medical marijuana, safety and efficacy research, advocating for - HCR 5 products, production - HB 31Parkinson's disease, support for research - SR 66Retirement and PensionsActuarial analysis, additional requirements for retirement bills - HB 69Casino gaming, allocation of net proceeds - HB 528 gaming, revenue generated by - HB 531; HB 594Gaming, authorization of and funding for - SB 240Gaming tax, funding - HB 531; HB 594 tax, funding from - HB 241Impact of part-time nonhazardous employment on full-time hazardous member's retirement - HB 52; HB 87: HCSIndividual income tax, exempt income, expansion - HB 356 income tax, pension income exclusion - HB 60Judicial Retirement Plan, closure to new members and transfer of cash balance plan members to KERS - HB 121Kentucky deferred compensation, auto enrollment of new legislators, justices, and judges - SB 79: SFA (1) deferred compensation, conflicts of interest, prohibition - SB 79 deferred compensation, financial planning - SB 79; SB 79: SCS Public Pensions Authority, report on alternative health programs for post 07/03 members - HB 507 Retirement Systems, cessation of participation by KERS agency, lump-sum payment options - SB 214 Retirement Systems, health premium reimbursement program - HB 507 Retirement Systems, housekeeping legislation - HB 87; HB 87: HCS Retirement Systems, liability-based contributions for KERS employers - HB 8; HB 8: HCS, SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3) Retirement Systems, membership and beneficiary designation form, electronic submission - SB 212; SB 212: SFA (1) Retirement Systems, omitted service purchased after retirement and impact on benefits - SB 39 Retirement Systems, post-retirement change of beneficiary and survivorship option - HB 87: HCS; HB 115 Retirement Systems, separate benefit statutes for CERS, creation - HB 9; HB 9: HFA (1)KERS, SPRS, and CERS, limit on amount of assets invested in alternative investments - HB 483KY Public Pensions Authority, fraudulent claims to obtain benefits, penalties for - HB 261Legislators' Retirement Plan, closure to new members, transfer of cash balance plan members to KERS - HB 121 Retirement Plan, limit salary reciprocity - HB 121Line of duty, disability benefits, adjustment of - HB 139; SB 169; SB 169: SCSMilitary pensions, income tax deduction - HB 37Pension income exclusion, retroactive raise - HB 252Reemployment after retirement, restrictions on part-time adjunct instructors - SB 53; SB 53: SFA (1)State-administered retirement systems, required actuarial reporting - HB 69State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTeachers' Retirement System, disability retirement - HB 113 Retirement System, electronic signatures - HB 113 Retirement System, gubernatorial reorganization, board exemption - HB 436 Retirement System, housekeeping bill - HB 113 Retirement System, membership and beneficiary designation form, electronic submission - SB 212; SB 212: SFA (1) Retirement System, new plan for new members on or after 1/1/2022 - HB 258 Retirement System, post-retirement return-to-work requirements - HB 113TRS, survivorship benefit to widow or widower to continue after remarriage - HB 87: HCSRetroactive LegislationBR 477, March 6, 2020 - SB 5; SB 5: SCSCOVID-19 emergency provisions, March 6, 2020 - HB 1; HB 1: HCS, HFA (2), HFA (3), SCS, SFA (3)COVID-19, limitation of liability - HB 10; HB 10: HCSDelete provision - HB 1: HFA (1)Firearms, federal laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143Kentucky Retirement Systems, omitted service purchased after retirement and impact on benefits - SB 39Line of duty, disability benefits, adjustment of - HB 139; SB 169; SB 169: SCSMarijuana convictions, expungement petitions for misdemeanor - HB 467Medicaid pharmacy benefits, reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees - HB 177Pension income exclusion, raise for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 - HB 252School operation during COVID-19, provisions - HB 208SCS 1 to SB 122, contracts awarded since January 1, 2016. - SB 122: SCSUnemployment insurance, state of employment and disaster relief measures, March 6, 2020 - HB 413SafetyAlzheimer's disease or other dementias, training for direct-care staff - SB 61Automated speed enforcement, highway work zones - HB 496Bouncers, security, training, public safety, Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control - HB 173; SB 268Buses, risk reduction program, implementation - HB 28Dog or cat in vehicle, removal, civil immunity - SB 33; HB 99Domestic violence, support for preventative resources - HR 59Firefighters, Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, mental health training and treatment - HB 44; HB 44: HCS (1), HCS (2)Kratom products, consumer protections, establishment - SB 241Occupational safety and health, standards - HB 475: HCSPersonal protective equipment, production - HB 31; HB 591Public officers, address and location, exemption - SB 48Radon mitigation contractors, requirements - HB 340Safe boating certificates, requirement, delayed enforcement - HB 319 boating certification, personal watercraft and motorboats, requirements - SB 188Statewide mobile food units, standards - SB 208Swimming Pools, residential, standards and requirements - HB 46; HB 46: HCSUnderground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Vehicles, towing and storage of, requirements for - SB 71; SB 71: SCSSalesBalloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Food service establishments, grocery sales - HB 190; HB 190: HCS, HFA (1)Human tissue, transplantation, sale or purchase of human tissue, prohibition - SB 12Kentucky Proud, Rural Development, funds, eligibility, Asian carp, paddlefish, sturgeon - SB 102: HFA (1)Pets, retail pet shops, prohibited sales - SB 59Statewide mobile food units, safety standards - SB 208Science and TechnologyKentucky Center for Cannabis Research, establishment - HB 326Secretary of StateAbsentee voter assistance, persons qualified who may assist - HB 425: HFA (1)Application for Article V convention, distribution of copies - HJR 27Automatic restoration of voting rights and civil rights, constitutional requirements - HB 232Ballot access, proposed constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting - HB 409Ballots, straight party option, removal - HB 71Bona fide candidates, expansion of class of candidates that can be challenged - HB 574: HCSCasinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Change in filing deadline for certain candidates - HB 574: HCSConstitutional amendment, ballot initiatives, establishment of right of the people to propose - HB 498 amendment, felon restoration of voting rights, ballot language - SB 282; HB 464 amendment, General Assembly, time and place of meetings, ballot language - SB 24Convene commission on redistricting, furnish applications to public, selection, vacancy appointment - HB 23Copies of resolution for an Article V convention, send to certain persons - SJR 56Deadline for certain candidate filings, changes to - HB 225Early voting and voting hours extended - SB 271Election of, automatic recount in - HB 162Elections, Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, partisan nomination of candidates, providing - HB 536 United States Senator, vacancy, procedure to fill - SB 228; SB 228: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3), SFA (4), SFA (5)Emergency, voting procedures, ability to establish, removal - SB 50Executive Branch Ethics Commission, member, appointment - HB 454Extension of time for voting on election day, 7 p.m. - HB 586Filing deadline for statement-of-candidacy form, changes to - HB 225Gaming, ballot language, proposed constitutional amendment - SB 240In-person absentee voting, any qualified voter - SB 262 absentee voting, any qualified voter, days and hours prescribed - HB 586 absentee voting, extension of time, two Saturdays preceding - SB 262 absentee voting, increase in the number of days permitting - HB 574: HFA (3)Mail-in absentee ballot, add desire of voter as basis to request - SB 271 absentee ballots, drop boxes for return, online portal for requests, and curing of signature - SB 271Municipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCSOmnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574Paper ballots, duties related - HB 425Partisan elections, judicial, statutory change upon ratification of constitutional amendment - HB 517Persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137Polling locations and election officials, parameters for consolidation - SB 271Prohibit Governor from changing the manner of an election, emergency executive order - HB 574: HCSProposed constitutional amendment, ballot language, no excuse early voting - HB 411 constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Ranked-choice voting, certain candidates for elected office - SB 124Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82Reorganization of office, Executive Order 2020-02 - SB 162Residence for purposes of voting, persons who are homeless, establishment - HB 410; HB 574: HFA (2)Runoff primary, slates of candidates, establishment - HB 586State Board of Elections, precinct establishment orders, technical correction - SB 138State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTime served while in public office, durational limits, constitutional amendment proposal - HB 480Transition team, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6 teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSVoter assistance, persons eligible to assist - HB 425: HCS transportation to the polls, persons eligible, requirements prescribed - HB 425: HCSVoting equipment and voting systems, duties related - HB 425 rights, extension to 16- and 17-year-olds, school board and local elections - SB 175SecuritiesLocal government bonding, notes, advertising - SB 171; SB 171: SCS government investments, aggregate limitations - SB 171; SB 171: SCSSewer SystemsAcquired water and sewer utility assets, valuation criteria and acquisition notice - HB 465: HCS water and sewer utility assets, valuation for ratemaking purposes - HB 465Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Sanitation districts, on-site septic systems, sewer service, right to refuse service - HB 302 districts, sewer charges, imposition requirements - HB 124Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Wastewater services, refund calculation, technical corrections - HB 589SheriffsAnnual sheriff tax settlement audit requirements - HB 265Assault on, increased penalty - HB 164; HB 564Body-worn cameras, requirements - SB 263Damages to monuments, edifices, graves and lands, pursuit of violations - SCR 7Election proclamation, office of the United States Senator, publication - HB 400Immigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242Jailers, telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Local option elections for gaming, advertising of - SB 253Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Removing sheriff as administrator, county without public administrator and guardian - HB 264Search warrants, authorizing entry without notice, limitations - SB 4 warrants, execution of, notice required before entering premises - HB 21Taxes, consolidated emergency services district, collection - HB 120: HCS consolidated emergency services district, collection of - HB 120Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Unauthorized capture of photographic or videographic images by a first responder - SB 222Warrants, authorizing entry without notice, prohibit - SB 283Short Titles and Popular NamesAbandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, January 1, 2022 - SB 105Ava Grace Jenkins Law - HB 46; HB 46: HCSAvacyn Act - SB 9Baby Dre Gun Safety Act - SB 46; HB 80Ban the Box-The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act - HB 228Bella Dawn Streeval Law - SB 91Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship Act - HB 383Born-Alive Infant Protection Act - SB 9Breonna's Law - HB 21; SB 283Christopher's Law - HB 173; SB 268Community and First Responder Protection Act - SB 211; SB 211: SCSC.R.O.W.N. Act - HB 43Defend the Guard Act - SB 173Education Opportunity Account Act, EOA Act - SB 25; HB 149Ensuring Basic Checks and Balances and Basic Liberties During Emergencies Act - HB 15; HB 217 Bodily Autonomy and Informed Consent Act - HB 36 Business Fairness During COVID-19 Response Act - HB 143 Fair Sewer Charges Act - HB 124Erin's Law - HB 154Fair Maps Act - HB 23Frank Huffman Act, individuals with intellectual disabilities - HB 160Jared Lee Helton Act of 2021 - HB 496Kentucky Campus Due Process Protection Act - HB 145: HCS Early Career Teachers Act - SB 114; HB 271 Our Care, Our Options Act - HB 506 Planned Community Act - SB 121 Rural and Opportunity Zone Jobs Act - HB 333 Student Administrative Rights Protection Act - HB 145 Transparency and Health Care Pricing Act of 2021 - HB 74 Utility Token Act - SB 177Living Donor Protection Act of 2021 - HB 75Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act - SB 76; HB 92Maternal Care Act for Implicit Bias - HB 27New Voices Act - HB 187Parents Rights Protection Act - SB 97Pay to Portray Act - SB 249Phone-Down Kentucky Act - HB 387Save Kentucky Call Center Jobs Act of 2021 - HB 488 Women’s Sports Act - SB 106; HB 471Shauna's Law - SB 144The Bailey Holt-Preston Cope Victims Privacy Act - SB 130; HB 273 Read to Succeed Act - SB 115; HB 270Travel Insurance Act - HB 250; HB 250: HCSUniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act - HB 109 Public Expression Protection Act - HB 132Youth Mental Health Protection Act - HB 19; SB 30Small BusinessBalloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Blind vendors, operation of vending facilities on public properties - HB 577COVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360COVID-19, response - HB 1: SFA (2)Damages, closure of business due to emergency order - HB 104Employee benefits, unpaid family care leave - HB 131Essential employees, minimum wage - SB 284Food service establishments, grocery sales - HB 190; HB 190: HCS, HFA (1)Home and community based services providers, exclusion from workers' compensation and unemployment - SB 49House cleaners, HVAC exemption - HB 353Impact of COVID-19, appropriate funds for - HB 191Limited liability entity tax, gross receipts or gross profit threshold, lowering of - HB 356Penalized for COVID-19 orders, refund fines - HB 360: HCSPenalty dismissal - HB 360: HFA (1)Private entity, biometric information, collection practices - SB 278Restaurants with limited alcohol sales, employment of persons under the age of 20 - SB 69Small business loans, grammatical and technical corrections - HB 380Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258Statewide mobile food units, safety standards - SB 208Workers' compensation, liability of contractors - SB 157Special DistrictsConsolidated emergency services district, creation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, creation of - HB 120Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Library district boards, county judge/executive appointments - SB 149Local air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, dissolution, when warranted - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS air boards, appointments to air board by state university, when allowed - HB 158 air boards, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCS Air Boards, technical correction - HB 158: HFA (1) occupational tax, sharing of information, refunds - HB 249: HFA (3), HFA (5)Property valuation administrator assessment role fee - HB 368Sanitation districts, sewer charges, imposition requirements - HB 124Water fluoridation programs, implementation of, authority of special district - SB 109; HB 159Special Purpose Governmental EntitiesConsolidated emergency services district, regulation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, regulation of - HB 120Dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Local air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, dissolution, when warranted - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS air boards, appointments to air board by state university, when allowed - HB 158 air boards, participation in by state university, when allowed - HB 158: HCSProperty valuation administrator assessment role fee - HB 368Recall of elected officials, constitutional amendment - HB 82Regional development agency, definition - HB 382: HFA (1)State Agencies911 communications, written and audio records, publication on Web site - HB 581Administrative regulations, requirement to consult - HB 161 regulations, study - SCR 106Advisory council, PANS and PANDAS, establishment - HB 180Auditor of Public Accounts, reorganization, Auditor of Public Accounts Executive Order 2020-01 - HB 176Automatic voter registration, application required - HB 182Board of Claims, Board of Tax Appeals, Crime Victims Compensation Board, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592 of Elections, extension of voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds, school and local elections - SB 175 of Pharmacy, continuing access to insulin program - HB 122 of Pharmacy, urgent-need insulin program - HB 122Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Redesign Task Force, establishment - HJR 30 for Health and Family Services, abortion reporting requirements, consent forms - HB 460 for Health and Family Services, abuse and neglect, elements - HB 336 for Health and Family Services, alternatives to institutionalized care, study - HJR 34 for Health and Family Services, cannabidiol products, labeling of - HB 325 for Health and Family Services, certification - HB 403 for Health and Family Services, Child Care Assistance Program, income eligibility - HB 106 for Health and Family Services, child dependency, neglect, or abuse reports, requirements - HB 221; HB 221: HCS for Health and Family Services, child welfare investigations, definitions for - HB 448; HB 448: HCS for Health and Family Services, child-care centers, administrative regulations - SB 148; SB 148: SCS, SFA (1) for Health and Family Services, children in out-of-home care, requirements - HB 492; HB 492: HCS for Health and Family Services, continuing access to insulin program - SB 110 for Health and Family Services, COVID-19, children in out-of-home care, policies and reports - HR 78 for Health and Family Services, digital therapeutics, substance use disorder treatment - SCR 61 for Health and Family Services, drug courts, study directed - SJR 60; SJR 60: SCS for Health and Family Services, educational materials, living organ donation - HB 75 for Health and Family Services, epidemics, 30 day limitation on orders - HB 570 for Health and Family Services, establishment of crisis services center - HB 546 for Health and Family Services, executive branch task force, establishment - HJR 57 for Health and Family Services, foster parents, requirements - HB 492; HB 492: HCS for Health and Family Services, HANDS program, expansion - HB 297 for Health and Family Services, immunization requirements, exemptions - SB 8; SB 8: HCS, HFA (1), SCS; SB 28 for Health and Family Services, investigations, violation reporting - HB 221: HCS; HB 455 for Health and Family Services, investigators, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48 for Health and Family Services, involuntary commitment, incompetent to stand trial - SB 239 for Health and Family Services, long-term crisis intervention, study - HJR 36 for Health and Family Services, maternity health, mental health awareness - HB 294 for Health and Family Services, Medicaid reimbursement rate increase - HB 352; HB 499 for Health and Family Services, Medicaid, waiver application, family planning services - HB 298 for Health and Family Services, Office of Dementia Services, renaming - SB 74; HB 441 for Health and Family Services, Office of Ombudsman and Administrative Review, requirements - HB 492; HB 492: HCS for Health and Family Services, out-of-home placement of children, home study, requirements - HB 493 for Health and Family Services, perinatal care, advisory committee, establishment - HB 293 for Health and Family Services, prescription drug delivery coverage, implementation - HB 117 for Health and Family Services, provision of exceptional support services - HJR 35 for Health and Family Services, substance use disorder treatment, pilot program - SJR 68; SJR 68: SCS for Health and Family Services, substance use disorder treatment, workgroup established - SJR 59 for Health and Family Services, urgent-need insulin program - SB 110Civil and economic rights, substantial burden, prohibit - HB 526Commissioner of insurance, database of billed health care services charges - SB 19 of insurance, unanticipated out-of-network care independent dispute resolution program - SB 19Contracting, requirements for construction project bidding - HB 431Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2)COVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360Criminal Justice Training, Department of, KLEFP fund administration - HB 339Deadly weapons, concealed carry in buildings, repeal - HB 337Definitions, addition of gender-neutral language - HB 322Department for Facilities and Support Services, Carl Brashear statue, addition - HB 544 for Facilities and Support Services, Carl Brashear statue, require addition of - SB 22 for Facilities and Support Services, direct to relocate Jefferson Davis statue - SB 22 for Medicaid Services, certified professional midwifery services, coverage - HB 291 for Medicaid Services, coverage requirements, establishment - HB 108 for Medicaid Services, direct primary care agreements - SB 90; SB 90: SCS for Medicaid Services, dispensing fees, establishment and implementation - HB 177 for Medicaid Services, doula services - HB 286 for Medicaid Services, maternal depression screenings, KCHIP coverage - HB 287 for Medicaid Services, postpartum behavioral health services, coverage - HB 283 for Medicaid Services, reimbursement methodologies, establishment and implementation - HB 177 for Medicaid Services, state plan amendment - HB 16 for Medicaid Services, utilization review, prohibition - SB 51; HB 102 for Medicaid Services, waiver services rate - HCR 55: HFA (1) for Public Health, COVID-19 statewide vaccination rate, calculation - HB 452 for Public Health, doula certification - HB 292 for Public Health, sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts, education - HB 19; SB 30 of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control, medicinal cannabis program - SB 92; HB 136 of Education, commissioner, convene strategic and assessment accountability committee - HJR 8 of Education, healthy relationship curricula and materials, listing - HB 462 of Education, history of racism, inclusion in curriculum - HB 186 of Education, role in early literacy education, defining - SB 115; HB 270 of Education, urge to provide hand hygiene guidance - SR 21 of Financial Institutions, gender-neutral language - HB 312 of Financial Institutions, Special Purpose Depository Institutions, supervision - SB 178 of Financial Institutions, student loan servicer, regulation of - HB 239 of Fish and Wildlife, compensatory mitigation, unsatisfied liability under - SB 261; HB 535 of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, membership - HB 446 of Insurance, commissioner, gender-neutral language, inclusion - SB 207; HB 313 of Insurance, commissioner, limited lines travel insurance agent - HB 250 of Insurance, executive branch task force, member - HJR 57 of Insurance, executive director, removal of reference to - HB 311 of Insurance, Kentucky all-payer claims database, penalty for noncompliance - HB 74 of Insurance, medication for addiction treatment, report - SB 51; HB 102 of Insurance, prescriptions for addiction treatment - SB 51: SCS of Insurance, reorganization - HB 509 of Insurance, travel insurance - HB 250: HCS of Law, reorganization - SB 251 of Revenue, Education Opportunity Account Program tax credit - SB 25; HB 149 of Revenue, publication of administrative writings - HB 330 of Revenue responsibilities, electronic tangible personal property filing - SB 103 of Revenue responsibilities, property valuation administrator, taxpayer registration - SB 103 of Revenue, waterway usage fee, disbursement of funds - HB 567 of Veterans Affairs, fee, interment of veteran families, prohibition - HB 578Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, executive branch task force, member - HJR 57 and Workforce Development Cabinet, secretary, addition to Kentucky Board of Education - HB 379 and Workforce Development Cabinet, secretary, board appointment - HB 178: HCS and Workforce Development Cabinet, substance use disorder, employment practices - SCR 58Education, youth-at-risk - HB 192: SFA (1)Effective deficient administrative regulation, nullification - SB 65Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Emergencies, executive orders, utility employee reclassification, prohibition - HB 272: HCS immunity, insurance not a waiver - HB 432Emergency administrative regulations, prohibition on - HB 144 administrative regulations, promulgation of - SB 2Employees, collective bargaining, self-organization, right to contract, right to work - HB 56False claims act, creation - HB 553; HB 553: HCS, HFA (1)Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585Finance and Administration Cabinet, Capitol Annex, accessible parking spaces, designation of - SJR 28 and Administration Cabinet, Division of Geographic Information Systems, duties - HB 421: HCS and Administration Cabinet, reorganization, Executive Order 2020-0994 - HB 421 and Administration Cabinet, secretary, contract review, appeal - HB 537 and Administration Cabinet, secretary, Web site approval - HB 565 and Administration Cabinet, unified and integrated system of accounts, establishment - HB 231 and Administration Cabinet, unified and integrated system of accounts, maintenance - HB 231: HFA (1)Firearms and weapons, prohibition of restrictions - HB 549Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143Game meat, distribution to cooperative extension agencies, government and nonprofits, purposes - HB 209General Assembly, Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee, duties - HB 6Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy, abolishment - SB 3Health and Family Services, infectious diseases, emergency orders, limitations on - HB 15Homeland Security, Kentucky 911 Services Board, 911 services, funding - SB 180; SB 180: SCSHonor and Remember flag, emblem of remembrance, designation of - HB 168Immunization, state requirement prohibition - HB 36; SB 37Impact of COVID-19, appropriate funds for - HB 191In-person absentee voting, any qualified voter - SB 262 absentee voting, extension of time, two Saturdays preceding - SB 262Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSJustice and Public Safety Cabinet, Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities - HB 7; HB 7: HFA (1), SCS and Public Safety Cabinet, drug courts, study directed - SJR 60; SJR 60: SCSKentucky 911 Services Board, 911 service, funding - SB 180; SB 180: SCS Board of Pharmacy, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, abortion-inducing rules - HB 460 Career Center, public employment office locations mandated - HB 476 Career Center, public employment office locations, mandatory - HB 174; HB 367; HB 367: HCS, HFA (1) Communications Network Authority, KentuckyWired contracts - HB 129 deferred compensation, financial planning - SB 79; SB 79: SCS Department of Education, college admissions exam, payment - HB 255 Department of Education, local district reporting process, development - HB 253 Department of Education, local effort transfer for nonresident students, report - HB 563 Department of Education, reorganization - SB 168 Department of Education, school operation during COVID-19, provisions - HB 208 Economic Development Partnership, reorganizations, technical correction - HB 456 Horse Racing Commission, employees, Executive Branch Ethics Commission, not subject - SB 153: SFA (1) Horse Racing Commission, members and employees, subject to executive branch ethics laws - SB 120: SFA (3); SB 153 Horse Racing Commission, members, ethics provisions - SB 153: SFA (2) Registry of Election Finance, all candidates, subject to post-election filing - HB 558 Registry of Election Finance, filings, electronic requirement - HB 558 Retirement Systems, cessation of participation by KERS agency, lump-sum payment options - SB 214 Retirement Systems, health premium reimbursement program - HB 507 Retirement Systems, housekeeping legislation - HB 87; HB 87: HCS Retirement Systems, liability-based contributions for KERS employers - HB 8; HB 8: HCS, SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3) Retirement Systems, membership and beneficiary designation form, electronic submission - SB 212; SB 212: SFA (1) Retirement Systems, omitted service purchased after retirement and impact on benefits - SB 39 Retirement Systems, part-time nonhazardous employment, full-time hazardous members - HB 52; HB 87: HCS Retirement Systems, post-retirement change of beneficiary and survivorship option - HB 87: HCS; HB 115 Retirement Systems, separate benefit statutes for CERS, creation - HB 9; HB 9: HFA (1) Workforce Innovation Board, executive branch task force, member - HJR 57KRS, limit on the amount of assets invested in alternative investments - HB 483KY Public Pensions Authority, employer and employee contributions, failure to report and deliver - HB 261 Retirement Systems, fraudulent claims to obtain benefits, penalties for - HB 261Legislative Branch Budget - HB 194; HB 194: HCS, SCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, duties - HB 6: SCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, minority party, representation - HB 6: HCS Oversight and Investigations Committee, open records, retain - HB 6: HFA (1) Research Commission, Kentucky Elections Task Force, establishment - SCR 75Motorcycle Safety Education Commissions and program, reorganization - SB 131Non-opioid alternative treatment, Medicaid Services and coverage for - HB 584Office of Financial Management, Office of the State Treasurer, relocation - HB 543 of Health Data and Analytics, Kentucky all-payer claims database, administration - HB 74Open records, complaint to Attorney General, delay or extension of time - SB 201 records custodian, e-mail address included - SB 201: SCSParks, technical changes - HB 335Personnel Board, electronic notification of elections - SB 143 Board, gender-neutral language - SB 139; SB 189; HB 323; HB 341; HB 576 Cabinet, annual report, demographic information - HB 213 Cabinet, secretary's powers, gender-neutral language - HB 324; HB 342Proposed constitutional amendment, persons prohibited from voting, contemporary language - HB 409 constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Public Bank Task Force, executive branch, assistance - SJR 38 records, forms and regulations, display in prominent location and on Web site - HB 312: HCS records, request pertaining to Legislative Research Commission, notify director - HB 312: HCS Service Commission, acquired water and sewer utility assets, valuation criteria - HB 465: HCS Service Commission, acquired water and sewer utility assets, valuation for ratemaking - HB 465 Service Commission, fuel adjustment clause, reasonableness of fuel costs - SB 257Read to Succeed Council, composition - SB 115: SCS to Succeed Council, creating - SB 115; HB 270Regulations, General Assembly, challenge, intervention - HB 569Report, Department of Parks, comprehensive statewide trail program, all classes - HB 523Request for public records, extension of deadline to respond - HB 312: HCSSchool district, school bus stop arm cameras, interlocal agreement with county - HB 189 districts, early literacy education, requirements - SB 115; HB 270Secretary of State, municipal annexation, filing requirements - SB 88; SB 88: SCS of State's office, reorganization, Executive Order 2020-02 - SB 162Sexual assault, examinations, directing reports - HJR 9State Board of Education, in-person absentee voting, increase in the number of days permitting - HB 574: HFA (3) Board of Elections, absentee voter asisstance, persons qualified who may assist - HB 425: HFA (1) Board of Elections, absentee voting assistance, qualified persons, definition and designation - HB 150 Board of Elections, administrative regulations - HB 205 Board of Elections, change to qualification for absentee, convenience of the voter - HB 72 Board of Elections, deadline for certain candidate filings, changes to - HB 225 Board of Elections, extension of time for voting on election day, 7 p.m. - HB 586 Board of Elections, General Assembly, terms of office - SB 226 Board of Elections, in-person absentee voting, any qualified voter, days and hours prescribed - HB 586 Board of Elections, mail-in absentee ballots, curing deficiencies - HB 203 Board of Elections, nomination and terms of members of county boards of elections - SB 63 Board of Elections, omnibus election bill - SB 259; HB 574 Board of Elections, persons prohibited from voting, constitutional amendment proposal - SB 137 Board of Elections, precinct establishment orders, technical correction - SB 138 Board of Elections, promulgation of regulations - SB 271 Board of Elections, proposed constitutional amendment, no excuse early voting - HB 411 Board of Elections, Ranked-choice voting, certain candidates for elected office - SB 124 Board of Elections, recount and contest proceedings, duties of - HB 162 Board of Elections, regulations - HB 204 Board of Elections, residence for purposes of voting, persons who are homeless, establishment - HB 410; HB 574: HFA (2) Board of Elections, runoff primary, slates of candidates, establishment - HB 586 Board of Elections, Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, partisan nomination, providing - HB 536 Board of Elections, time served while in public office, constitutional amendment proposal - HB 480 Board of Elections, vacancy, United States Senator - SB 228; SB 228: SCS, SFA (1), SFA (2), SFA (3), SFA (4), SFA (5) Board of Elections, voter assistance, voter transportation to the polls - HB 425: HCS Board of Elections, voting equipment and voting systems, certification - HB 425 Board of Elections, voting equipment and voting systems, requirements - HB 425 Board of Elections, voting procedures, administrative regulations - HB 425 Board of Elections, voting systems, certification - SB 63: SCS Board of Elections, voting systems, Internet, connection or ability to connect prohibition - SB 244 Board of Elections, voting systems, Internet, connection prohibited - SB 63 contracts, procured by agent convicted of crime, award prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS contracts, procurement participation by former employee, limited prohibition - SB 122; SB 122: SCS Investment Commission, membership - HB 275 Police, firearm registration and sales, administrative regulations - HB 83; HB 502 Treasurer, transparency Web site, approval - HB 565State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSStateTreasurer, state contracts, review by Government Contract Review Committee, appeal - HB 537Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training programs, cultural diversity requirement - SB 42Teachers' Retirement System board of trustees, gubernatorial reorganization, board exemption - HB 436 Retirement System, membership and beneficiary designation form, electronic submission - SB 212; SB 212: SFA (1) Retirement System, new plan for new members on or after 1/1/2022 - HB 258Technical advisory committee, Administrative Office of the Courts, inclusion - HB 53 advisory committee, Department of Corrections, inclusion - HB 53 advisory committee, Department of Public Advocacy, inclusion - HB 53Transportation Cabinet authority over auto recyclers, national highways system - SB 204; SB 204: SCS Cabinet, auto recyclers, permit process exemption - SB 204: SCS Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCS Cabinet, colon cancer screening and prevention, license plate - SB 16; SB 16: HCS Cabinet, definition - SB 186; SB 196; SB 202; SB 203; HB 449; HB 450; HB 459; HB 504 Cabinet, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, name change - HB 188 Cabinet, title lien statements and terminations, filing procedures - HB 269Voluntary non-opioid directive, Cabinet for Health and Family Services - HB 584State EmployeesAnnual cost of living adjustment, consumer price index, use of - HB 17Appeals process for drug-free workplaces, public employees, industrial hemp - SB 144Birth or adoption of a child, paid leave of absence established - HB 42; HB 54; SB 285Cabinet for Health and Family Services, investigators, address and location, Open Records exemption - SB 48Classification system, exemption of employees - SB 3Demographic information, annual report, inclusion - HB 213Discrimination against, for acts of conscience - SB 83: SFA (2)Elected officials, reorganizations, technical correction - HB 456Federal firearm laws, enforcement prohibition, state and local government - HB 585Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, commissioner, sole appointment authority - HB 394Health plan, breastfeeding support and equipment, coverage requirement - HB 296 plan, contraceptive coverage - HB 201; SB 250 plan, counseling interventions, perinatal depression, coverage requirement - HB 295 plan, diabetes, coverage requirement - HB 123 plan, formulas, coverage requirement - HB 296 plan, long-acting reversible contraception, coverage - HB 298 plan, mental health wellness examination, coverage requirement - HB 77 plan, pharmacist reimbursement practices - HB 48 plan, prescription drug delivery, coverage requirement - HB 117 plan, prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage - HB 530 plan, special enrollment period, pregnancy - HB 299 plan, unanticipated out-of-network care, minimum reimbursement - SB 19Judicial Branch Budget - HB 195; HB 195: HCS, SCSKentucky deferred compensation, financial planning - SB 79; SB 79: SCS Horse Racing Commission, Executive Branch Ethics Commission, not subject - SB 153: SFA (1) Retirement Systems, post-retirement change of beneficiary and survivorship option - HB 87: HCS; HB 115KERS, limit on the amount of assets invested in alternate investments - HB 483KY Retirement Systems, fraudulent claims to obtain benefits, penalties for - HB 261National Guard, assistant adjutant general, chief-of-staff, employment by Dep't of Military Affairs - SB 161; SB 161: SCSOrganization, authority to associate, organize and strike - HB 41Park rangers, technical changes - HB 332Parks, technical changes - HB 335Secretary of the Personnel Cabinet, ex officio, nonvoting member of Personnel Board, addition - SB 143State aircraft use, Treasurer's approval - HB 543 employee health plan, essential health benefits, coverage for - HB 11 employee health plan, insurance eligibility and parity requirements - HB 11 employee health plan, lifetime and annual limits on benefits coverage, prohibition of - HB 11 employee health plan, pre-existing conditions, coverage for - HB 11State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSVoluntary non-opioid directive, insurance coverage - HB 584Wages, hours, unions, self-organization, collective bargaining, workers' compensation - HB 56Workers' compensation, psychological injuries - HB 500State Symbols and EmblemsFamily Resource and Youth Service Center Day, designation of - HB 308Honor and Remember flag, emblem of remembrance, designation of - HB 168Mental Health Flag, designation - HR 13; SR 34; HB 305Police dogs, official working dogs of Kentucky, naming and designation - HB 366Shelter pets, official pets of Kentucky, designation - SB 210 pets, official pets of Kentucky, naming and designating - SB 242StatutesConstitutional challenges, establish venue - HB 3: SCS challenges, establishment of judicial panel and venue - HB 3Studies DirectedAdministrative regulations, study - SCR 106Cabinet for Health and Family Services, alternatives to institutionalized care, study - HJR 34 for Health and Family Services, long-term crisis intervention, study - HJR 36Casino gambling and legalization of cannabis - HCR 63Electronic waste disposal, Energy Cabinet, disposal program study - HJR 11Horse Industry and Gaming Taxation Working Group - HCR 75In-Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Task Force, authorization and report of - SB 261: SCSJuvenile handgun violence prevention study - SCR 116Kentucky Preschool Task Force, creation of - HCR 31Medicaid waiver redesign, task force, study - HCR 55; HCR 55: HCSState elections laws and processes - HCR 47Task Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Women and mothers in the labor force, workgroup - HCR 62Substance AbuseAlcohol and drug counselors, educational requirements for - SB 166; SB 166: SCSAlternative treatments, chronic pain - HB 119Controlled Substance Prescribing Review and Enforcement Advisory Council, establishing - SB 78: SFA (2)Digital therapeutics, substance use disorder treatment, encouragement of use - SCR 61Drug courts, study directed - SJR 60; SJR 60: SCSHypodermic needles or syringes, sale and disposal - HB 219; HB 219: HCSMedicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Opioid antagonist, requiring prescription of - HB 94; SB 277Substance Use Disorder, employment practices - SCR 58 use disorder programs, license - HB 444 use disorder treatment, pilot program, establishment - SJR 68; SJR 68: SCS use disorder treatment programs, work group established - SJR 59Veterans, expand access to mental healthcare and recovery programs - SB 246Voluntary non-opioid directive, creation of - HB 584Sunset LegislationAdvisory council, PANS and PANDAS, December 1, 2030 - HB 180Automated speed enforcement, highway work zones, June 30, 2025 - HB 496Begins July 1, 2021 and sunsets June 30, 2025 - HB 230 July 1, 2021 and sunsets June 30, 2030 - HB 230: HCSBreast pumps, breast pump kits, etc., sales and use tax, exemption, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025 - HB 288Centennial and semiquincentennial commissions, anniversary celebrations - HB 88 and semiquincentennial commissions, January 1, 2027 - HB 157Medicaid pharmacy benefits, independent monitoring, January 1, 2024 - HB 222: HCSOff-highway vehicles, operation on certain public roadways, July 1, 2024 - SB 75: SCSUnemployment insurance, COVID-19, fraud, criminal penalty, June 30, 2023 - HB 553: HCS, HFA (1); HB 593 insurance, trust fund and wage review report, January 31, 2026 - HB 413Surface MiningEnergy and Environment Cabinet, mining regulation authority, gender-neutral - SB 218Mining licenses, requirements, compliance with wage performance bond requirements - HB 137SurveyingCounty surveyors, compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Task Forces, Executive Branch1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver Redesign Task Force, establishment - HJR 30Bridge insurance, establishment - HJR 57Kentucky Temporary Assistance Program, establishment - HJR 57Task Forces, Legislative BranchAbandoned Horse Task Force, establishment of - SCR 69County Clerk Office Modernization Task Force, creation - SCR 136Evidence and production of documents, issuing request - SB 123Horse Industry and Gaming Taxation Working Group - HCR 75Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37In-Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Task Force, authorization and report of - SB 261: SCSKentucky Elections Task Force, establishment - SCR 75 Preschool Task Force, creation of - HCR 31Medicaid waiver redesign, task force, study - HCR 55; HCR 55: HCS wavier redesign, task force, membership - HCR 55: HFA (1)Oaths, taking - SB 123Pari-mutuel Wagering Taxation Tax Force, creation of - HCR 69Public Bank Task Force, creation - SJR 38 Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Recorded instruments, county clerk fees or function, review - SB 243Severe Mental Illness Task Force, creation of - HCR 7; HCR 7: HCSTask Force on Policing in the Commonwealth, creation of - SCR 104Unemployment Insurance Reform Task Force, creation - HB 413Task Forces, LocalGreen Dot Maysville Steering Committee, honor - SR 144TaxationAdvance deposit wagering tax increase - HB 594Airport noise mitigation, income tax credit - HB 281Bank franchise taxes, reinstate - HB 356Board of Tax Appeals, creation - HB 540; HB 540: HCS; HB 592Cannabis, set rates for - HB 467 tax rates - HB 461Casino admissions, taxation of - SB 253Casinos, admissions tax on - HB 531; HB 594 gaming tax on - HB 531; HB 594Coal severance tax refund - SB 275Comprehensive tax reform - HB 356Consolidated emergency services district, provisions - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, provisions for - HB 120Contibutions to a qualified tuition program, tax deduction - HB 354Corporation income tax, contributions to an account-granting organization, tax credit, sunset - HB 149: HFA (5)Economic development projects, qualified employee - HB 249: HFA (4)Education Opportunity Account Program tax credit - SB 25; HB 149Educational service providers, open meetings and open records requirement - HB 149: HFA (1)Educator expense tax credit for income tax, creation - HB 200Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318English language learners, EOA program, educational service provider requirement - HB 149: HFA (3)EOA program contribution allocation and eligible student definition - HB 149: HFA (8)Excise tax, advance deposit wagering - HB 226: HFA (1), HFA (3) tax, historical horse racing - SB 120: HFA (2), HFA (6); HB 481 tax, private vehicle rental transactions, require collection of transaction fee - HB 494 tax, tobacco products, rate increase - HB 356Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Fuel tax and heavy equipment motor carrier surtax, adjustments - HB 508; HB 561 tax, average wholesale price calculation and supplemental highway user tax, elimination - HB 508; HB 561 tax revenue sharing, modified distribution ratios - HB 561Gasoline and special fuels excise tax, establishment - HB 508; HB 561Gross gaming revenue, taxation of - SB 253Growth fund tax credit, establishment - HB 333Historical horse raccing tax increase - HB 594Homeless children and youth, education financial assistance, EOA Program - HB 149: HFA (2)Horse Industry and Gaming Taxation Working Group - HCR 75Incentives for Energy Independence Act, new name, cryptocurrency facilities - SB 255; SB 255: SCSIncentives, manufacturing of personal protective equipment - HB 31; HB 591Income tax, certified rehabilitation tax credit cap, expansion - HB 344 tax, exemption for disaster response businesses and employees - HB 84 tax, voluntary environmental remediation tax credit, expansion - HB 489Individual income, medical expense deduction - HB 146 income, pension income exclusion - HB 60 income tax, contributions to account-granting organization, tax credit, sunset - HB 149: HFA (5) income tax, home modification credit - HB 541Individual, military pensions, income tax deduction - HB 37Insurance Premium Surcharge; Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund - HB 339 premiums tax, growth fund tax credit, establishment - HB 333Kentucky affordable housing tax credit for income taxes, creation - HB 142License fees when cities annexing certain extraterritorial county lands - SB 274; SB 274: SCSLLET, contributions to account-granting organization, tax credit, sunset - HB 149: HFA (5)Local occupational tax, sharing of information, refunds - HB 249: HFA (3), HFA (5)Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - HB 136Natural resources severance tax, processing of limestone, loading or unloading - HB 548Occupational license tax requirements - HB 428 tax, exemption for disaster response businesses and employees - HB 84Opportunity account, excluding earnings from AGI - HB 505Pari-mutuel tax increase - HB 594 tax, October 1, 2021 - HB 156 Wagering Taxation Tax Force, creation of - HCR 69Paycheck protection loans - HB 278: HFA (2) Protection Program loans - HB 278: HCS Protection Program loans, attributable deductions allowed - SB 265 Protection Program loans forgiven, attributable deductions allowed - HB 278Pension income exclusion, retroactive raise - HB 252Petroleum storage tank program - HB 198Property tax, assessments, highest and best use requirement - HB 135 tax, electronic tangible personal property filing - SB 103 tax, federally documented boats, tax exemption - HB 567 tax, homestead exemption, owners who are 65 or older, proposed constitutional amendment - SB 31 tax, property valuation administrator assessment roll fees - HB 368 tax, residential property in a revitalization area, fifty percent tax rate limitation - SB 100; HB 588 tax, veteran service organization, exemption - HB 14; HB 14: HCS taxation, annual sheriff tax settlement audit requirements - HB 265Recycling and composting tax credit - HB 249: HFA (1), HFA (2)Revenue measures - HB 249: HCSRural hospital organization donation tax credit - HB 227Sales and Use, commercial mining of cryptocurrency facility, exemption - HB 230; HB 230: HCS and use tax, breast pumps, breast pump kits, etc., exemption of - HB 288 and use tax, colocation facility definition - HB 230: HFA (1) and use tax, communications equipment, refund - HB 417 and use tax, data centers, exemption of - HB 372; HB 372: HCS and use tax, feminine hygiene products, exemption - HB 110 and use tax, incontinence products, exemption - HB 49 and use tax, marketplace provider reporting requirements - HB 249 and use tax, remote retailer reporting requirements - HB 249State construction contracts, requirements - HB 431Tax expenditures, elimination - HB 575Taxes, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Technical correction - SB 156; HB 320; HB 321Tobacco taxes, rate increase - HB 356TVA in lieu of payments, distribution - HB 382Vapor products tax, amendment - HB 85Volunteer firefighters, income tax credit - HB 61Wagering, taxation - HB 531; HB 594 taxation on - HB 241West End Opportunity Partnership, incremental tax revenues - SB 100; SB 125; HB 587; HB 588Taxation, Income--CorporateAirport noise mitigation, income tax credit - HB 281Certified rehabilitation tax credit cap, expansion - HB 344Combined reporting, filing basis, change of - HB 356Contributions to account-granting organization, tax credit, sunset - HB 149: HFA (5)Economic development projects, qualified employee - HB 249: HFA (4)Education Opportunity Account Program tax credit - SB 25; HB 149Exemption for disaster response businesses - HB 84Film industry tax credit, cap reduction - HB 356Financial institutions, exempt - HB 356Kentucky affordable housing tax credit, creation - HB 142Partner, member, or shareholder withholding - HB 249: HCSPaycheck protection loans - HB 278: HFA (2) Protection Program loans - HB 278: HCS Protection Program loans, attributable deductions allowed - SB 265 Protection Program loans forgiven, attributable deductions allowed - HB 278Recycling and composting tax credit - HB 249: HFA (1), HFA (2)Rural hospital organization donation tax credit - HB 227Tax expenditures and incentives claimed, reporting of - HB 128 expenditures, elimination - HB 575Technical correction - SB 156; HB 320; HB 321Three-factor apportionment formula, reinstating - HB 356Voluntary environmental remediation tax credit, expansion - HB 489Taxation, Income--IndividualAirport noise mitigation, income tax credit - HB 281Certified rehabilitation tax credit cap, expansion - HB 344Composite income tax return, elimination - HB 249: HCSContributions to a qualified tuition program, tax deduction - HB 354 to account-granting organization, tax credit, sunset - HB 149: HFA (5)Economic development projects, qualified employee - HB 249: HFA (4)Education Opportunity Account Program tax credit - SB 25; HB 149Educator expense tax credit, creation - HB 200Exemption for disaster response businesses and employees - HB 84Film industry tax credit, cap reduction - HB 356Home modification credit - HB 541Kentucky affordable housing tax credit, creation - HB 142Medical expense deduction - HB 146Military pensions, income tax deduction - HB 37Nonresident withholding - HB 249: HCSOpportunity account, excluding earnings from AGI - HB 505Paycheck protection loans - HB 278: HFA (2) Protection Program loans - HB 278: HCS Protection Program loans, attributable deductions allowed - SB 265 Protection Program loans forgiven, attributable deductions allowed - HB 278Pension income exclusion - HB 60 income exclusion, retroactive raise - HB 252Recycling and composting tax credit - HB 249: HFA (1), HFA (2)Rural hospital organization donation tax credit - HB 227Tax expenditures and incentives claimed, reporting of - HB 128 expenditures, elimination - HB 575Technical correction - SB 156; HB 320Voluntary environmental remediation tax credit, expansion - HB 489Volunteer firefighters, tax credit - HB 61West End Opportunity Partnership, incremental tax revenues - SB 100; SB 125; HB 587; HB 588Taxation, Inheritance and EstateEstate tax, imposition - HB 356Tax expenditures, elimination - HB 575Taxation, PropertyAnnual sheriff tax settlement audit requirements - HB 265Assessments, highest and best use requirement - HB 135Consolidated emergency services district, levy - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, levy of - HB 120Electronic tangible personal property filing - SB 103Emergency ambulance districts, service relative to fire districts and subdistricts - HB 318Federally documented boats, tax exemption - HB 567Fire districts and subdistricts, emergency ambulance service, provision - HB 318Homestead exemption, owners who are 65 or older, proposed constitutional amendment - SB 31Motor vehicle, ad valorem property tax, responsibility, provisions for - SB 71Pari-mutuel Wagering Taxation Tax Force, creation of - HCR 69Property valuation administrator assessment role fee - HB 368Qualified heavy equipment, tax rate reduction, elimination - HB 356Recall petition, district board of education levy, number of signatures required - HB 133: HCS petition, district board of education levy, number of signatures required for - HB 133Residential property in a revitalization area, fifty percent tax rate limitation - SB 100; HB 588State tax rate level, fixed - HB 356Tax expenditures, elimination - HB 575Valuation standards for used motor vehicle, clarification - HB 274Veteran service organization, exemption - HB 14; HB 14: HCSWell-managed forestlands, property tax assessment procedures, recommendations, report - HJR 60West End Opportunity Partnership, incremental tax revenues - SB 100; SB 125; HB 587; HB 588Taxation, Sales and UseBreast pumps, breast pump kits, etc., exemption of - HB 288Colocation facility definition - HB 230: HFA (1)Commercial mining of cryptocurrency, exemption - HB 230: HCS mining of cryptocurrency tangible personal property and electricity, exemption - HB 230Data centers, exemption of - HB 372; HB 372: HCSFeminine hygiene products, exemption - HB 110Incontinence products, exemption - HB 49Marketplace provider reporting requirements - HB 249Motor carrier, exemptions, elimination - HB 356 vehicle use tax, trade in allowance for new motor vehicles, limit - HB 561New and expanded industry - HB 128Private vehicle rental transactions, require collection of transaction fee - HB 494Remote retailer reporting requirements - HB 249 retailers and marketplace providers - HB 249: HCSRepair and replacement parts, exemptions, elimination - HB 356Services, imposition of tax on selected - HB 356Small animal veterinary services, exemption - HB 356Tax expenditures, elimination - HB 575Technical correction - HB 321Telecommunications equipment, refund - HB 417West End Opportunity Partnership, incremental tax revenues - SB 100; SB 125; HB 587; HB 588Taxation, SeveranceFuel adjustment clause, reasonableness of fuel costs, subtraction of coal severance tax - SB 257Natural resources severance tax, credit for taxes paid to another state - HB 548 resources severance tax, processing of limestone, loading or unloading - HB 548Tax expenditures, elimination - HB 575 refund - SB 275TeachersCertificate reissuance - HB 163COVID-19 vaccination rate, school reopening, requirement - HB 452Education Professional Standards Board, reorganization - SB 168Educator expense tax credit for income tax, creation - HB 200Employee organizations, membership dues, consent to withhold - SB 142Kentucky Board of Education, addition of teacher - HB 379 Early Entry Initiative pilot program, creation - SB 114; HB 271 Early Entry Initiative pilot program, delay - HB 271: HCS Retirement Systems, omitted service purchased after retirement and impact on benefits - SB 39Learning pods, teacher certification requirements, exemption - HB 473Professional development, behavioral and mood disorders, annual requirement - HB 65 development, child abuse awareness and prevention, requirement to teach instruction - HB 154Reading diagnostics and intervention fund, grant funding - SB 115: SFA (1)Retirement System, disability retirement - HB 113 System, electronic signatures - HB 113 System, post-retirement return-to-work requirements - HB 113School operation during COVID-19, provisions - HB 208Screening committees, minority student population of 50%, teacher representation - SB 77State-operated vocational center, employee transfer provisions - SB 101: SCS vocational center, transfer to local - SB 101Statewide student assessments, teachers of students who opt out, no punitive action against - HB 579Student media advisors, protections - HB 187Teacher preparation programs, competency demonstration option, requirement - HB 525 preparation programs, EPSB approval - SB 270Teachers' Retirement System board of trustees, gubernatorial reorganization, board exemption - HB 436 Retirement System, housekeeping bill - HB 113 Retirement System, new plan for new members on or after 1/1/2022 - HB 258Training, reading diagnostic assessment and universal screener, requiring - SB 115; HB 270TRS, survivorship benefit to widow or widower to continue after remarriage - HB 87: HCSTechnical CorrectionsAir quality, General Assembly, findings - HB 484Authority of Department of Revenue - HB 320Branch budget bills - HB 555; HB 556Budget forms - HB 554Charitable health care providers, medical professional liability insurance - SB 163; HB 426Computerized records maintained by local governments - HB 572Consumer loan licensees, permitted loan charges - HB 259Counties, space rental during courthouse construction - HB 571Definitions, addition of gender-neutral language - HB 322Economic development, gender-neutrality - SB 184Elections - HB 487; HB 490; HB 491Fire protection districts, grammatical correction - HB 412Firefighter license plates, name correction - HB 370: HCSGender-neutral language - HB 475 language, inserting - SB 182 language, insertion - SB 197; SB 198; SB 225; HB 376; HB 377HB 189 - HB 189: HFA (1) 259 - HB 259: HCS 439 - HB 439: HCS 495 - HB 495: HFA (1)HB/309 HCS 1 - HB 309: HFA (7)Health Services, technical correction - SB 206; HB 478Jailers - HB 573Make technical corrections - SB 84: HCSOptional tax tables - SB 156Park rangers, technical changes - HB 332Personnel Board, gender-neutral language - SB 139; SB 189; HB 323; HB 341; HB 576 Cabinet, secretary's powers, gender-neutral language - HB 324; HB 342Reorganizations, temporary executive orders - HB 456SB 211/SCS 1 - SB 211: SFA (1) 45 - SB 45: SCSState Board of Elections, gender neutral language - SB 138 fire marshal, property loss reports, gender-neutral language - SB 191 parks, gender-neutral pronoun - HB 334Taxpayer Bill of Rights - HB 321Technical correction - HB 309: HFA (8)Transportation Cabinet, definition - SB 186; SB 196; SB 202; SB 203; HB 449; HB 450; HB 459; HB 504Technology911 fund, funds for next generation 911 initiatives - SB 180; SB 180: SCSBroadband, definition - HB 511Broadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348 deployment fund, project area - HB 515Commonwealth Office of Technology, Division of Geographic Information Systems, information required - HB 421: HCSDigital assets, classification and treatment - SB 177Disseminating personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267 personally identifiable information, minors, prohibition - SB 96Dissemination personally identifiable information, criminalization - SB 267: SCSKentuckyWired contracts, paid prioritization, prohibition of - HB 129Personal information collection, online consumer privacy - HB 408Sales and use tax, commercial mining of cryptocurrency, exemption - HB 230; HB 230: HCSScreen time, public school students, limitations - SB 281Social media censorship, elimination of - HB 583Special Purpose Depository Institutions, establishment and regulation - SB 178Student data, public schools, digital instructional services, limitations - SB 281Subscription cancellation online - HB 262Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Utilities gross receipts and license tax, exemption for commercial mining of cryptocurrency - HB 230; HB 230: HCSTelecommunications911 fund, funds for next generation 911 initiatives - SB 180; SB 180: SCSBroadband, definition - HB 511Broadband deployment fund, Office of Broadband Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348: HCS deployment fund, Office of Innovation, Department of Agriculture, transfer - HB 348 deployment fund, project area - HB 515Call center relocations to a foreign country, notice to Labor Cabinet - HB 488KentuckyWired contracts, paid prioritization, prohibition of - HB 129Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387Sales and use tax, equipment, refund - HB 417Social media censorship, elimination of - HB 583Speech and expression, social media, cause of action for censorship, creation - HB 416Telecommunications services for jail inmates, oversight - SB 187Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14; HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Television and RadioKentucky Educational Television Authority, reorganization, Executive Order 2020-1042 - SB 220Title AmendmentsHB 188/GA - HB 188: SCA (1) 207/GA - HB 207: SCA (1) 214 - HB 214: HCA (1) 219 - HB 219: HCA (1) 221 - HB 221: HCA (1) 226 - HB 226: HCA (1), HFA (2) 229/GA - HB 229: SFA (1) 256 - HB 256: HCA (1) 267 - HB 267: HCA (1) 271 - HB 271: HCA (1) 272 - HB 272: HCA (1) 278 - HB 278: HCA (1), HFA (1) 279 - HB 279: HCA (1) 307/GA - HB 307: SCA (1) 309 - HB 309: HFA (5) 312 - HB 312: HCA (1), HCS 320 - HB 320: HCA (1) 367 - HB 367: HFA (2) 394 - HB 394: HFA (2) 4 - HB 4: HCA (1) 415 - HB 415: HFA (3) 44 - HB 44: HCA (1) 475 - HB 475: HCA (1) 494 - HB 494: HFA (3) 4/GA - HB 4: SCA (1) 518 - HB 518: HCA (1) 553 - HB 553: HCA (1) 556 - HB 556: HCA (1) 87 - HB 87: HCA (1) 95/GA - HB 95: SFA (2)SB 1 - SB 1: SCA (1) 101 - SB 101: SCA (1) 120 - SB 120: SFA (2) 126 - SB 126: SCA (1) 131/GA - SB 131: HCA (1) 135 - SB 135: SCA (1) 154 - SB 154: SCA (1) 171 - SB 171: HCA (1) 2 - SB 2: SCA (1) 225 - SB 225: SCA (1) 245 - SB 245: SFA (2) 247 - SB 247: SFA (2) 261 - SB 261: SCA (1) 270 - SB 270: SFA (1) 56, emergency deletion, title - SB 56: SFA (1) 83 - SB 83: SFA (1) 84 - SB 84: SCA (1) 93 - SB 93: SFA (2)SJR 27 - SJR 27: SCA (1) 60 - SJR 60: SCA (1) 68 - SJR 68: SCA (1)TobaccoAgricultural Development Board, Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation - SB 3Local regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTourismCasinos and gaming at horse racing tracks, constitutional amendment to let county voters decide - SB 252Celebratory commissions, creation - HB 256: HCSCentennial and semiquincentennial commissions, creation - HB 157Gaming, authorization of - SB 240Harrodsburg, Old Fort Harrod, celebration, anniversary - HR 48Kentucky State Fair Board, appointing authority, duties - HB 518Off-highway vehicles, operation on certain public roadways - SB 75; SB 75: SCSOld Fort Harrod State Park, sestercentennial celebration, commission - HB 256Park rangers, technical changes - HB 332Parks, technical changes - HB 335Reorganization, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Executive Order 2020-993 - HB 453; HB 453: HFA (1)State Fair Board, executive committee, establish - HB 518: SFA (1) Fair Board, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, administrative purposes - HB 518: HCS parks, centennial celebration, anniversary - HB 88; HB 443 parks, technical changes - HB 334State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, report, statewide trail program, all classes - HB 523Trade Practices and RetailingAdvertising for legal services, regulating - SB 20Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Damages, business closure due to emergency order - HB 104Food and beverage licenses, denial, revocation, suspension under COVID-19 orders, undoing - HB 143Kratom products, consumer protections, establishment - SB 241Local regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Medicinal cannabis program, establishment - SB 92; HB 136Purchase of personal protective equipment, restricted to Kentucky and the United States, exceptions - HB 214: HCS, HFA (1) of personal protective equipment, restricted to United States, exceptions - HB 214Restaurants, alcohol to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67; SB 67: SCS limited alcohol package sales by - SB 108Travel protection plans, regulation - HB 250; HB 250: HCSTraffic SafetyAutomated speed enforcement, highway work zones - HB 496Constables and deputy constables, training requirement, emergency vehicles and equipment - SB 104County Attorney traffic safety programs, requirements, Transportation Cabinet approval - SB 131: HCS, HFA (1)Criminal littering, unsafe amounts of mowed grass left on highway - SB 34Encroachment permits, collection and use of fines for violations - HB 199Highway work zone, definition amended - HB 433Motorcycle Safety Education Commissions and program, reorganization - SB 131 safety education program, eligibility - HB 125 safety education program, instructor review schedule - HB 125Peer-to-peer car sharing, regulation of - HB 494: HFA (1)Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387Vehicles, towing and storage of, requirements for - SB 71TransportationAdvertising device, compensation, definition - HB 328; HB 328: HCS device, standards - HB 328; HB 328: HCSAir Medal license plate, establishment - HB 306Automated speed enforcement fund, establishment - HB 496 speed enforcement, highway work zones - HB 496Bronze Star Medal license plate, eligibility criteria - HB 370: HCSBuses, risk reduction program, implementation - HB 28Cosmetic damage title, establishment - HB 138Criminal littering, unsafe amounts of mowed grass left on highway - SB 34Disabled license plate, for parent or guardian of disabled minor or adult - HB 363Distinguished Flying Cross license plate, establishment - HB 370: HCSElectric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, highway usage fee - HB 508Encroachment permits, collection and use of fines for violations - HB 199Highway construction contingency account, allowable uses of funds - SB 238 funding, omnibus revisions - HB 561 work zone, definition amended - HB 433 work zone, double fines, signage requirement removed - HB 433Instruction permits, minimum age requirement - HB 355Involuntarily towed motor vehicle, disposal - HB 447Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors, honoring 100th anniversary - HR 52; SR 62 River Authority, qualifications of directors - SB 179Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, name change - HB 188Military members stationed in KY, driver's license requirement, exemption - HB 277Missing persons reports, search, use of existing resources - HB 105Motor vehicle, ad valorem property tax, responsibility, provisions for - SB 71Motorcycle operator's licenses, 3-wheeled restriction, establish - HB 125 Safety Education Commissions and program, reorganization - SB 131 safety education program, eligibility - HB 125Off-highway vehicles, operation on certain public roadways - SB 75; SB 75: SCSOperator's license, vision testing upon renewal - HB 439; HB 439: HCSOutdoor advertising device, standards - HB 328: SFA (1)Peer-to-peer car sharing, regulation of - HB 494: HFA (1)Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition - HB 387POW/MIA Awareness license plate, establishment - HB 370: HFA (1), HFA (3)Private vehicle rentals, procedures and regulations - HB 494Reorganization, Transportation Cabinet, Executive Order 2020-1027 - SB 215Safe boating certificates, requirement, delayed enforcement - HB 319Train crews, two-person requirement, penalties for violation - HB 58Transportation Cabinet Budget - HB 193; HB 193: HCS, SCS Cabinet, definition - SB 186; SB 196; SB 202; SB 203; HB 449; HB 450; HB 459; HB 504 funding legislation, support - HR 12 improvement districts, establishment, composition, powers, and duties - HB 451Vehicle license plates, requirements for - SB 236 storage facility, operation requirements - SB 71; SB 71: SCSVehicles, towing and storage of, requirements for - SB 71; SB 71: SCSWooden bridge authority, adjacent land owner, member - HB 351TreasurerAssistant, duties - HB 231COVID-19 fines, refund - HB 360Election of, automatic recount in - HB 162Executive Branch Ethics Commission, member, appointment - HB 454Office of Financial Management, relocation - HB 543Opportunity account, creation of fund within State Treasury - HB 505Recall election, constitutional amendment - HB 82State aircraft use by state employees, approval - HB 543 contracts, review by Government Contract Review Committee, appeal - HB 537State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSTransition team, standards of ethical conduct, establishment - SB 6 teams, formation, authorization - SB 6: SCSTransparency Web site, contract, approval - HB 565Treasurer, unified and integrated system of accounts, maintenance - HB 231Unified and integrated system of accounts, maintenance - HB 231: HFA (1)Unemployment CompensationBenefits for workers displaced by domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking - HB 78Benefits, qualifications and amounts - HB 406 waiver of overpayment - HB 468: HFA (1)Contribution rates, method of determination - HB 406Deadlines, appeals of determination - SB 7: SFA (1)Employer contributions, suspencsion of interest during COVID-19 emergency - HB 1: HFA (2) contributions, suspension of interest during COVID-19 emergency - HB 1; HB 1: HCS, HFA (1), HFA (3), SCS, SFA (3)Fraud, COVID-19, criminal penalty - HB 553: HCS, HFA (1); HB 593Home and community based services providers, exclusion from workers' compensation and unemployment - SB 49Kentucky Career Center, public employment office locations mandated - HB 476 Career Center, public employment office locations, mandatory - HB 174; HB 367; HB 367: HCS, HFA (1)Notice, deadline for appeal, unemployment insurance, trust fund, fraud prevention - SB 7; SB 7: SCSStandards for waiver of overpayment - SB 7: SFA (2)State of emergency or disaster, relief measures - HB 413Unemployment insurance loan, unemployment insurance fund, congressional action - HCR 22 insurance overpayment debt, waiver - HB 240 insurance overpayment, waiver of repayment - HB 468 Insurance Reform Task Force, creation - HB 413 Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126; SB 126: SCSWages, payment by professional employer organizations - HB 424Unified Local GovernmentsConsolidated emergency services district, participation - HB 120: HCS emergency services district, participation in - HB 120Dog safety and welfare, enactment and enforcement action - SB 82Emergency orders, more than 28 day limitation, approval by legislative body - HB 13Local option election for casino gaming - SB 253Online publication notice, URL length - SB 165School bus stop arm cameras, ordinance to implement and enforce - HB 189Taxes or license fees, property tax bill, sheriff's collection fee - HB 513Towing services, list of companies - SB 167Uniform LawsRevised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72Uniform Commercial Code, digital assets, classification and treatment - SB 177 Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109 Partition of Heir Property Act - SB 43United StatesAmendments, U.S. Constitution, constitutional convention on restraining federal government, call for - SJR 56American Flag, honoring - HR 76Congress, members, US Constitution, Article V amendment, term limits - HJR 27Congress of the United States, Tenth Amendment, support for - HCR 6Congressional action, unemployment insurance loan - HCR 22Constitution, Article V amendment, members of Congress, term limits - HJR 27Constitution Day, school districts, commemoration - HR 21Defend the Guard Act, use of Kentucky National Guard by Congress - SB 173Firearms, federal laws and rules, invalidation - SB 254; HB 361; HB 445National Statuary Hall, statue of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, retain - SR 133 Statuary Hall, Statue of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, retain - HR 79 Statuary Hall, statue replacement - SJR 6People's Republic of China, Government of, condemning their mismanagement of COVID-19 - HR 72President Donald J. Trump, honoring - SR 42Presidential election, congratulating Joe Biden - HR 23Universities and CollegesBetter Kentucky Promise Scholarship, eligibility - HB 383College Application Month, recognition - HR 65; SR 146 applications, criminal history questions, ban - HB 247Deadly weapons, postsecondary institutions, concealed carry, repeal - HB 337Dual credit scholarship, courses, addition - HB 153; HB 383Funding floor definition, revision - SB 135: HCSImmigration laws, enforcement of, requiring - HB 242KCTCS, endowment match - HB 234Kentucky State University, West Louisville Health and Wellness Pilot Project - SB 270: SFA (2) State University, West Louisville Historically Black Colleges and Universities Pilot Projec - SB 270: SFA (2) tuition grant, eligible institution - SB 270Local air board, disposition of airport when all local governments withdraw - HB 158 air board, succession of when members withdraw - HB 158: HCS Air Boards, technical correction - HB 158: HFA (1)National Guard, call to active duty, permission to withdraw without penalty - SB 246Northern Kentucky University, denouncing graffiti - HR 42Open records, complaint to Attorney General, delay or extension of time - SB 201 records custodian, e-mail address included - SB 201: SCSPostsecondary athletics, designation for eligibility based on biological sex, requirements - SB 106; HB 471 disciplinary proceedings, cross-examination, limitations on personal cross-examination - HB 145: HFA (2) education performance fund, funding formula, revisions - SB 135Sanctuary postsecondary institution, determination of, hearing procedure - HB 242 postsecondary institution, state funding, withholding of - HB 242Scholarship, coal-county paramedic scholarship - HB 533State university, appointments, local air board, when allowed - HB 158 university, participation in local air board, when allowed - HB 158: HCSState/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSStudent athletes, name, image, and likeness, compensation - SB 249 disciplinary proceedings, annual report - HB 145: HCS disciplinary proceedings, crime victims, rights - HB 145: HFA (2) disciplinary proceedings, governing board, authority to designate - HB 145: HFA (1) disciplinary proceedings, rights of student, minimum procedural requirements - HB 145 disciplinary proceedings, rights of students - HB 145: HFA (1) disciplinary proceedings, Title IX complaints, rights of students - HB 145: HCSTeacher preparation programs, competency demonstration option, requirement - HB 525 preparation programs, early literacy instruction, teacher preparation test, requiring - SB 115; HB 270 preparation programs, EPSB approval - SB 270University of Kentucky, Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research, establishment - HB 326Veterans, academic credit for military training - SB 246 access to early course registration - SB 246West End Opportunity Partnership, board membership appointment - SB 100; HB 588Work Ready Scholarship, dual credit courses, deletion - HB 153; HB 383 Ready Scholarship, rename Better Kentucky Promise Scholarship - HB 383Urban RenewalAbandoned or blighted property, conservatorship - SB 105VapingExcise tax, imposition - HB 356Local regulation of tobacco or vapor products, permitting - SB 81; HB 147Open vaping systems, taxation - HB 249: HCSVapor products tax, amendment - HB 85VeteransBusiness loans, Economic Development Finance Authority, preference for veteran-owned businesses - SB 246Commission on Military Affairs, job training for veterans, report - SB 246Department of Veterans' Affairs, expand access to healthcare - SB 246Fee, veterans cemeteries, interment of veteran families, prohibition - HB 578Gender-neutral language - SB 193; HB 316Higher education, academic credit for military training - SB 246 education, access to early course registration - SB 246Honor and Remember flag, emblem of remembrance, designation of - HB 168 Flight Network, volunteers providing trips to war memorials, honoring - SR 94Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program, termination criteria, modification - HB 397 Veterans Suicide Prevention Program, establishment - HB 399Occupational licenses, recognition of military training in license applications - SB 246POW/MIA Awareness license plate, establishment - HB 370: HFA (1), HFA (3)Reorganization, Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs, Executive Order 2020-823 - HB 398Special license plates, Combat Action Badge and Combat Infantry badge - HB 370: HFA (2) license plates, Combat Action Badge and Combat Infantry Badge - HB 370: HFA (3)State park fees, technical changes - HB 334Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, establishment - HB 109Veteran, definition of, discharged LGBTQ veterans, amended to include - HB 118Veteran service organization, property tax exemption - HB 14; HB 14: HCSVeterans Day, designation as school holiday, requirement - SJR 27 Day, public schools, programming requirement, reminder - SJR 27: SCSWomen Veterans' Day, designate June 12 - HB 12VeterinariansOccupational license, renewal fee, exemption for military spouses - HB 251Small animal services, sales and use taxes, exemption - HB 356State Board of Agriculture, appointing authority, state veterinarian, duties - SB 93WageringAdvance deposit wagering, excise tax - HB 226: HFA (1), HFA (3)Historic horse racing, casinos, revenue, expanded gambling - HCR 63Pari-mutuel taxes, surtax, imposition - HB 356 wagering, definition - SB 120; SB 120: SFA (1); HB 481Wages and HoursAgricultural employers and employees, remove exemptions - HB 385Bereavement, vacation leave, sick leave, parent, child, family, death - HB 284Earned paid sick leave provided by employers, requirement - HB 32Elected county officers whose duties not coextensive with state compensation review, encouragement - SR 70Employee benefits, unpaid family care leave - HB 131Essential employees, minimum wage - SB 284Failure to post wage performance bond, penalties, distribution to employees - HB 137Home or community based services providers, payment of wages, exclusion - SB 49Leave requirements, adoption of child - HB 210Living wage, requirement to pay employees - HB 40Local governments, minimum wage, option to establish - HB 358Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33 parental leave, state employees - HB 42; HB 54; SB 285Prevailing wage for public works, creating - SB 13; HB 55Sheltered workshop employment, employee, redefinition - SB 18State employees, unions, collective bargaining, self-organization, workers' compensation - HB 56 minimum wage, increase - HB 34; SB 41Unlawful employment practice, inquiry about previous salary - HB 35Wage discrimination, employers with one or more employees, discussion of wages - SB 232 performance bonds for employers engaged in mining, notification of compliance - HB 137Wages, gambling, marijuana - HCR 63 recordkeeping and reporting - HB 63Workers' compensation, average weekly wage for certain volunteers - SB 85Waste ManagementAdvanced recycling and recovery technologies, definitions - HB 345Kentucky Recyclers Association, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, commendation - SR 26 recyclers, commendation - HR 33Off-site construction or demolition waste disposal, permitted area, increase - HB 47Open dumping, local government, imposition of civil fine by - SB 86 dumps, solid waste management facilities, fines and enforcement of - SB 86: SFA (1)Plastic convenience items, prohibition - SB 58; HB 260Solid waste facilities, exemption for residual wastes, limitation of - SB 118Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172Waste disposal facility, notice of intent, licensing by county fiscal court - SB 94Water SupplyAcquired water and sewer utility assets, valuation criteria and acquisition notice - HB 465: HCS water and sewer utility assets, valuation for ratemaking purposes - HB 465Kentucky River Authority, qualifications of directors - SB 179PFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, administrative regulation, establishment - HB 559PFAS, limitations on exposure, monitoring and control of - HR 82Proposed constitutional amendment, right to a clean natural environment, with preservation - HB 107Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Sanitation districts, sewer service, right to refuse service, protection of right to drinking water - HB 302Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities - SB 172 Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - HB 303; HB 303: HFA (1), HFA (2), HFA (3), HFA (4), HFA (5), SFA (1)Wastewater services, refund calculation, technical corrections - HB 589Water district commissioners, training requirements, time extensions - HB 393 district or water association, late payment charge, imposition - HB 272; HB 272: HCS fluoridation programs, implementation of, authority of local government to void - SB 109; HB 159Watershed health and biodiversity, conservation district goals - HB 560Waterways and DamsBioaccumulative chemicals of concern, wastewater discharges, mixing zone assignments - HB 386Compensatory mitigation projects, unsatisfied liabilities, requirements for - SB 261; HB 535Kentucky River Authority, qualifications of directors - SB 179PFAS chemicals, drinking water and discharge limits, administrative regulation, establishment - HB 559Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force, reestablishment - SCR 64Safe boating certification, personal watercraft and motorboats, requirements - SB 188Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act of 1994, amending of, operator and excavator duties - SB 14Wills and EstatesEstate tax, imposition - HB 356Estates, statute of limitations, change - HB 435Individual-directed care, end of life - HB 506Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, administrative charge, exceptions - SB 72Wines and WineriesCorkage, In conjunction with a meal, allowance of - SB 176licensed sales, employment of persons under the age of 20 - SB 69Retail licensee - HB 415: HFA (1)Samples by holder of direct shipper license - HB 415Small farm winery, alcohol to-go in conjunction with prepared meal, requirement - SB 67; SB 67: SCSWitnessesOaths, taking - SB 123 taking of - SB 160WomenAbortion, constitutional amendment, no protected right - HB 91Abortion reporting requirements, audit - HB 103; HB 460 services, government payments to entities referring for/counseling in favor of, prohibition - HB 216; HB 460Abortion, upon a minor - HB 96; HB 460Biometric information, collection practices, rights - SB 278Born-alive infants, protection of - SB 9Breast pumps, breast pump kits, etc., sales and use tax, exemption of - HB 288Breastfeeding support and equipment, coverage requirement - HB 296Counseling interventions, perinatal depression, coverage requirement - HB 295Domestic violence, disproportionate effect on women, condemnation - HR 59Doula services, Medicaid Coverage - HB 286Health services, prohibition federal funds, support - HR 4: HFA (1)Hyde Amendment, prohibition of federal funds for abortions, support - HR 4Infant Mortality Task Force, establish - HCR 37Inmates, pregnancy and postpartum services, establishment - SB 84; SB 84: HCS, SCSLactation support and breastfeeding equipment, Medicaid coverage, requirement - HB 350Licensed certified professional midwifes, Medicaid coverage - HB 291Maternal and postpartum depression, HANDS program, expansion - HB 297 depression screenings, KCHIP coverage, requirement - HB 287 fatality annual report, requirements - HB 212 mortality and disparities, awareness - HR 39 mortality and morbidity, prevention of - HB 27; HB 185 mortality and morbidity, prevention of, by qualified doulas - HB 266Maternity health, mental health awareness, information - HB 294Medicaid reimbursement, abortion - HB 263New mothers, Medicaid eligibility, establishment - HB 290Newborn and infant screening program, cytomegalovirus (CMV), inclusion of - SB 91Paid parental leave for employees, employers with 50 or more employees - HB 33Perinatal care, advisory committee, establishment - HB 293Postpartum behavioral health services, Medicaid coverage, requirement - HB 283Pregnant women inmates, requirements - HB 285Racial medical disparity, quality of care, morbidity and mortality, awarness - HJR 40Sales and use tax, feminine hygiene products, exemption - HB 110Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 269 orientation and gender identity, prohibition of discrimination - HB 116; HB 130Special enrollment period, pregnancy - HB 299Women and girls school sports, participation by biological males, prohibition - SB 106; HB 471 and mothers in the labor force, workgroup - HCR 62 Veteran's Day, designate June 12 - HB 12Workers' CompensationAverage weekly wage, volunteer firefighters and other emergency personnel - SB 85Coal workers' pneumoconiosis fund, distribution of funds - SB 141Contractors, liability for payments to employees of subcontractors - SB 157Coverage, requirements for professional employer organizations - HB 424COVID-19 liability limitation, workers' compensation, unaffected - HB 10: HCA (1)Department of Workers' Claims administrative law judge, confirmation, Peter J. Naake - SR 80 of Workers' Claims, administrative law judge, confirmation, Thomas G. Polites - SR 79 of Workers' Claims, administrative law judge, confirmation, Tonya M. Clemons - SR 84Drug-free workplace regulations, appeals process - SB 144Exemptions, for agricultural and domestic servant employees and employers, removal of - HB 385Home and community based services providers, exclusion of coverage - SB 49Income benefits, exclusion to presumption of non-work-relatedness - HB 529Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance Authority, confirmation, Dr. Rodney W. Casada - SR 86Medical benefits, duration, changes - HB 59Occupational disease, requirements to reopen a claim - HB 62 diseases, evaluations, physicians eligible to perform - HB 282Pharmacist reimbursement practices, requirements - HB 48Psychological injuries for police, firefighters, emergency medical services, and social workers - HB 500Reports, committees to receive - HB 349State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 192; HB 192: HCS, SCSUninsured employer's fund, Labor Cabinet, transfer for legal actions - HB 479WorkforceAlzheimer's disease or other dementias, training for direct-care staff - SB 61Appeals process for drug-free workplaces, public employees, industrial hemp - SB 144Call center relocations to a foreign country, notice to Labor Cabinet - HB 488City peace officers, work hours - SB 171; HB 223Covenant not to compete, restrictions - SB 235Department of Workforce Investment, Division of Technical Assistance - SB 221Employee benefits, unpaid family care leave - HB 131Essential employees, minimum wage - SB 284Home and community based services providers, exclusion from coverage - SB 49Immunization, employer requirement prohibition - SB 37 requisite for employment, prohibition - SB 98Labor organizations, protections on membership - HB 41Limited X-ray machine operator, criteria - HB 280Occupational licenses, recognition of military training in applications - SB 246 Safety and Health Act, corresponding state regulations - HB 475: HFA (1)Office of Vocational rehabilitation, bioptic driver's licenses, testing and renewal requirements - HB 300Smoking, employment discrimination protections, removing - SB 258Substance Use Disorder, employment practices - SCR 58 use disorder treatment programs, work group established - SJR 59Technical changes, gender-neutral language - HB 422 corrections, gender-neutral language - HB 475Unemployment insurance, program changes - HB 406 Insurance, reorganization of Office and Commission into Labor Cabinet - SB 126Unions, public employees, collective bargaining, employment, state employees - HB 56Wages, requirement to pay living wage - HB 40Welders, requirements for structural steel welding - HB 24Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, services, consolidation - SB 276 needs projections, Cabinet for Economic Development, report - SB 246Youth camp staff member, standards for, establishing - SB 66; SB 66: HCSBR to Bill Conversion 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3)BR1537(HR43)BR1538(HB300)BR1540(HB516)BR1541(HB337)BR1542(HB513)BR1543(HB539)BR1544(SB182)BR1545(SB185)BR1546(SB274)BR1547(SB184)BR1548(SB186)BR1549(SB219)BR1550(SB183)BR1551(SB118)BR1552(HB336)BR1553(SB100)BR1554(HB384)BR1555(SB140)BR1556(SB133)BR1557(SB147)BR1558(SB161)BR1559(SB168)BR1560(SB181)BR1561(SB226)BR1562(SB252)BR1563(SB253)BR1564(HB354)BR1565(SB265)BR1566(SR48)BR1571(HR67)BR1572(SB236)BR1573(HB355)BR1574(HB318)BR1575(SB151)BR1576(SCR58)BR1577(SJR59)BR1578(SJR60)BR1579(SCR61)BR1580(SJR68)BR1581(SJR56)BR1582(HB512)BR1585(HR42)BR1586(HB333)BR1587(HB382)BR1588(HB486)BR1589(HB535)BR1590(SB126)BR1591(SB237)BR1592(SB235)BR1601(HB379)BR1602(HB559)BR1603(HB592)BR1609(HB579)BR1610(HB594)BR1611(HB560)BR1613(HB435)BR1614(HR46)BR1616(HB452)BR1617(SB137)BR1618(SB153)BR1619(HB414)BR1621(HB569)BR1622(HB456)BR1623(HB448)BR1624(HB507)BR1625(SB214)BR1626(SB142)BR1627(HB493)BR1628(HB496)BR1629(HB433)BR1630(HB548)BR1631(HB304)BR1632(HB369)BR1633(SR70)BR1634(HB567)BR1636(SB195)BR1637(HB568)BR1638(SR45)BR1640(SB238)BR1641(SB249)BR1642(HB388)BR1644(HB438)BR1645(HB393)BR1646(HB392)BR1647(SB215)BR1648(HB454)BR1649(SB279)BR1650(SB159)BR1651(HB370)BR1652(SB206)BR1653(SB198)BR1654(HB534)BR1656(HB374)BR1657(HB375)BR1658(HB546)BR1660(SB180)BR1661(SB157)BR1662(HR41)BR1663(SB197)BR1665(SB146)BR1666(SCR75)BR1668(SR62)BR1669(SB145)BR1671(HB485)BR1672(HB391)BR1673(HB494)BR1674(HB470)BR1676(HB396)BR1677(HB357)BR1678(HB387)BR1679(SB257)BR1680(SB275)BR1683(HJR54)BR1684(HB361)BR1685(SR46)BR1686(SB166)BR1687(HB434)BR1688(HB489)BR1690(HB501)BR1691(HB586)BR1692(HB480)BR1693(HB350)BR1695(SB156)BR1696(HB421)BR1701(HB519)BR1702(HB495)BR1703(HB550)BR1705(HB483)BR1706(HB373)BR1708(HB543)BR1709(HB589)BR1713(HB430)BR1714(SB224)BR1715(HB423)BR1716(HB563)BR1719(SB208)BR1720(SB244)BR1721(SB217)BR1722(HB418)BR1723(HB417)BR1724(HB466)BR1726(HB557)BR1727(HB419)BR1728(HJR77)BR1729(HB432)BR1732(HB533)BR1734(SR41)BR1735(HB359)BR1736(HB358)BR1737(HB385)BR1739(HB558)BR1740(HB502)BR1741(SB264)BR1742(HB457)BR1743(SB260)BR1744(SB243)BR1745(SB266)BR1747(HB538)BR1750(HB590)BR1751(HR49)BR1755(HB582)BR1757(HB576)BR1758(HCR61)BR1759(HB508)BR1761(HB445)BR1764(HB471)BR1765(HB474)BR1766(SB267)BR1767(HB366)BR1769(HB443)BR1772(SB216)BR1776(SB223)BR1779(HB514)BR1780(HB522)BR1781(HB515)BR1782(HB511)BR1784(HB484)BR1785(HB530)BR1786(HB531)BR1787(HB528)BR1788(HB527)BR1789(HB529)BR1790(HB510)BR1792(HB570)BR1793(SB175)BR1794(SB160)BR1796(HB549)BR1798(SB227)BR1799(HJR60)BR1803(HB427)BR1804(SB176)BR1805(SB205)BR1806(SCR64)BR1807(SCR69)BR1808(HB444)BR1811(SB210)BR1812(SB278)BR1814(HB541)BR1815(HB583)BR1816(SB242)BR1817(HB547)BR1818(HR50)BR1819(SR57)BR1820(SR76)BR1821(HR52)BR1822(SR77)BR1824(SR72)BR1825(HR58)BR1826(SR73)BR1827(SR74)BR1828(HR74)BR1829(SR71)BR1835(HR56)BR1836(HCR55)BR1837(SR91)BR1838(HCR69)BR1839(HR59)BR1840(SR78)BR1841(SR83)BR1842(SR82)BR1843(HR64)BR1844(SR94)BR1845(SR81)BR1846(SR89)BR1847(SR96)BR1848(SR107)BR1849(SR103)BR1850(HR70)BR1851(SR95)BR1852(HR71)BR1853(HCR75)BR1854(SR132)BR1855(SR105)BR1856(SR99)BR1857(SR98)BR1858(HCR68)BR1860(SR102)BR1861(SR93)BR1862(SCR130)BR1863(SCR120)BR1864(SR115)BR1866(SR109)BR1867(SR114)BR1868(HR73)BR1869(SR108)BR1870(SR110)BR1871(SR124)BR1872(HR76)BR1873(SR118)BR1874(SR117)BR1875(SR126)BR1876(SR127)BR1877(SR100)BR1878(HR78)BR1879(SR128)BR1880(SR119)BR1881(SR125)BR1882(SR123)BR1883(HR83)BR1884(SR121)BR1885(SR122)BR1886(HR79)BR1888(HR80)BR1891(SR144)BR1892(SR129)BR1893(HR82)BR1894(HCR81)BR1895(SCR136)BR1896(SR135)BR1897(SR134)BR1898(HR85)BR1899(SR131)BR1900(SR133)BR1902(SR141)BR1903(SR139)BR1904(HR88)BR1905(SR140)BR1906(HR86)BR1907(SR138)BR1908(SR137)BR1911(SR142)BR1912(HR87)BR1913(SR143)Bills and Resolutions by Introduction DateJanuary 05, 2021HB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174HCR 5, 6, 7HJR 8, 9, 10, 11HR 1, 2, 4, 12, 13, 14SB 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75SCR 7SJR 6SR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25January 06, 2021HB 10, 136, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190HCR 22, 24, 25HR 3, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23SB 76, 77, 78, 79, 80SR 26January 07, 2021HB 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223HR 26SB 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86SJR 27, 28SR 29January 08, 2021HB 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232HJR 27, 30HR 28, 29SB 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92SR 30, 31, 32, 33January 09, 2021HB 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243SB 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99SR 34January 11, 2021HB 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255HCR 31SB 8, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106January 12, 2021HB 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261SB 107, 108, 109SCR 35January 13, 2021HB 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280HJR 34, 35, 36HR 32, 33SB 6, 10, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117SJR 38SR 36, 37February 02, 2021HB 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347HCR 37, 47HJR 40HR 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48SB 12, 14, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155SJR 56SR 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55February 03, 2021HB 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365SB 7, 15, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162SCR 58, 61, 64SJR 59, 60SR 57, 62, 63February 04, 2021HB 9, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402HR 49, 50, 51, 52, 53SB 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181SCR 69SJR 68SR 65, 66, 67February 09, 2021HB 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457HCR 55HJR 54, 57HR 56, 58SB 50, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219SCR 75SR 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79February 10, 2021HB 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501HJR 60HR 59SB 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240SR 80, 81, 82February 11, 2021HB 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525HCR 61, 62, 63HR 64SB 13, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254SR 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91February 22, 2021HB 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558HCR 68, 69HR 65, 66, 67, 70, 71SB 4, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271SCR 104, 106SR 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 103, 105February 23, 2021HB 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595HCR 75HJR 77HR 72, 73, 74, 76SB 100, 125, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286SCR 116SR 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115February 24, 2021SR 100, 117, 118, 119February 25, 2021HR 78SCR 120SR 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127March 01, 2021HCR 81HR 79, 80, 82, 83SR 128March 02, 2021HR 84, 85SCR 130, 136SR 129, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135March 03, 2021HR 86, 87SR 137, 138, 139, 140March 04, 2021HR 88SR 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147 ................
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