General Assembly passes major one-time investments on final night before the veto period
The House and Senate are making major one-time investments in a bill passed late Thursday, the final day before the veto period. House Bill 1…
2024 General Assembly
Bill seeking to strengthen school safety in Kentucky heads to Governor’s desk
UPDATED: The school safety bill passed in 2019 had a goal of adding more school resource officers (SRO) and mental health professionals in schools, requires active…
Autonomous Vehicle Bill Clears Final Step
UPDATED: In an effort to address commercial truck driver shortages and support a growing economy, House Bill 7 saw final passage in the Senate Thursday…
Budget compromise bill contains increased education funding, help for child care centers
UPDATED: The state’s next two-year budget is on its way to the governor. House Bill 6 has been in a Free Conference Committee where members…
Paid family leave bill sees final passage
A bill that authorizes insurers to offer paid family leave insurance plans to give Kentuckians more options when it comes to caring for family members…
Proposal for enhanced civic education in Kentucky high schools sees final passage
UPDATED: Following Kentucky’s C-rating in a Civic Health Assessment study, lawmakers are looking at ways to ensure more civic education in schools across the Commonwealth….
Statute of limitations reform bill heads to the governor’s desk
UPDATED: A bill that changes the statute of limitations to help ensure clarity in court cases between employers and former employees saw final passage Wednesday…
Bill to remove local zoning barriers to opening child care centers clears final step of legislative process
UPDATED: Legislation to remove barriers to opening child care facilities saw final passage Wednesday. House Bill 561, sponsored by Rep. Samara Heavrin, would encourage collaboration…
Data Privacy Measure Receives Final Passage
UPDATED: In an effort to give data privacy and security protections to Kentuckians, House Bill 15 saw final passage Wednesday after the House concurred with…
New members of the Kentucky House of Representatives sworn in on day 55 of 2024 session
As the 2024 session of the General Assembly enters its final days, two new members were sworn in to their new seats in the Kentucky…