School safety measure moves to full House
On Wednesday, the House Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1, school safety legislation, moving the bill to the full House. The legislation was presented by…
2019 General Assembly
Legislative Update: Bills dealing with DUI laws and executive branch ethics see movement
Driving Under the Influence Legislation to update state policies dealing with driving under the influence passed through the Senate on Wednesday with a 34-0 vote….
Committee advances water infrastructure bill, hears testimony on failing drinking water systems in Kentucky
The Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee passed Senate Bill 163, which provides guidance to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the voluntary purchase of…
Legalization of sports wagering clears first legislative hurdle
Legislation that would legalize wagering on sporting events, internet poker, and fantasy sports contests passed through the House Licensing and Occupations Committee with a committee…
Amended net metering solar energy policy bill passes House, goes back to the Senate
On Friday morning, legislation seeking to update Kentucky’s private net metering policy to ensure costs remain fair for all energy consumers passed the state House…
Senate President files bill to clarify Kentucky’s arbitration statute
On Thursday, Senate President Robert Stivers introduced Senate Bill 7, legislation to clarify Kentucky’s arbitration statutes. Arbitration agreements are a common contract between the employer…
Bill to update state energy policy clears Senate
Legislation seeking to update Kentucky’s private net metering policy to ensure costs remain fair for all energy consumers in the state passed the Senate on…
Lawmakers discuss possibility of legalizing sports wagering in Kentucky
Legislation that would allow Kentuckians to legally place bets on their favorite sporting events and other types of gaming was discussed in the House Licensing…
Republican in tied House election withdraws his challenge for the seat
Former state Rep. DJ Johnson has dropped his challenge of the contested House election which was originally decided by a 1 vote margin. A special…
School safety bill passes through state Senate unanimously, moves to House
The Kentucky state Senate passed priority school safety legislation, Senate Bill 1, unanimously on Friday morning. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Education Chair Max Wise,…