2017 REGULAR SESSION |
GENERAL BUSINESS |
TRACKING SHEET |
UPDATED WITH MARCH 29, 2017 ACTIONS (You can access a summary & text of the bill by clicking on the Bill Number) |
Bill Number | Bill Sponsor | Summary | Last Action |
SENATE BILLS | |||
M. Wilson | Omnibus education reforms to standards, assessments, and accountability | Mar 29, 2017 - to Rules (S); posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendments (2) and (5) for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; Senate concurred in House floor amendments (2) and (5); Bill passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor | |
J. Bowen | Omnibus reforms to public employee pension systems | Mar 10, 2017 - signed by Governor | |
C. McDaniel | Allows the disclosure of public employee retirement information. | Jan 09, 2017 - signed by Governor ((Acts, ch. 004) | |
R. Alvarado | Allows for medical review panels in malpractice lawsuits. | Mar 16, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 22) | |
R. Stivers II | Requirements for labor unions collecting moneys for dues and for political activities; for enrollment for members; and for maintaining financial records | Jan 09, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 006) | |
A. Robinson | Allows for concealed carry without a license with some exceptions | Mar 01, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
P. Hornback | Telephone deregulation bill | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 43) | |
D. Carroll | Creates provisions for the storage of waste for nuclear power. | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 118) | |
R. Stivers II | Amended to contain UofL board reorganization | Jan 09, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 007) | |
R. Alvarado | Expands health care privilege to peer reviews | Mar 03, 2017 - floor amendment (3) filed | |
R. Thomas | Increase minimum wage | Jan 07, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
W. Westerfield | Regulation of drones | Jan 07, 2017 - to Judiciary (S) | |
W. Westerfield | Expands personal information that has to be protected in public and private security breaches | Jan 07, 2017 - to Judiciary (S) | |
M. McGarvey | Statewide fairness bill | Jan 07, 2017 - to Judiciary (S) | |
G. Neal | Establishes a pilot program for charter schools. | Jan 07, 2017 - to Education (S) | |
G. Neal | Prohibit an employer from requiring a job applicant to disclose their criminal history prior to making an offer of employment | Jan 07, 2017 - to Judiciary (S) | |
P. Clark | Regulate the cultivation, testing, processing, taxing, and sale of cannabis | Jan 07, 2017 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S) | |
R. Alvarado | Prohibit the introduction of expressions of sympathy in medical malpractice actions | Jan 07, 2017 - to Health & Welfare (S) | |
D. Seum | Relating to the incorporation of cities in counties containing consolidated local governments. | Jan 07, 2017 - to State & Local Government (S) | |
J. Adams | Relating to health benefit coverage for tobacco cessation treatment. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 49) | |
R. Alvarado | Landlord liability | Feb 27, 2017 - posted in committee | |
R. Alvarado | Scholarship Tax Credit | Jan 07, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
C. McDaniel | Omnibus public employee pension reform | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 125) | |
R. Stivers II | Relating to gubernatorial appointments to university boards | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 101) | |
M. McGarvey | Clarify planning and zoning powers of cities in consolidated local governments. | Feb 08, 2017 - to State & Local Government (S) | |
W. Westerfield | Criminal Justice Reform | Mar 29, 2017 - to Rules (S); posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (2) for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (2); Bill passed 36-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor | |
D. Seum | Requires notification be given when utilities install smart meters | Feb 08, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
P. Hornback | Deals with fraudulent roofing contractors | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 46) | |
M. Wise | Establish the Government Nonprofit Contracting Advisory Commission. | Feb 10, 2017 - to State & Local Government (S) | |
D. Carroll | Relating to advertising for long-term care facilities. | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 108) | |
S. Meredith | Relating to franchises. | Mar 16, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 24) | |
D. Givens | Postsecondary funding formula with performance elements | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 52) | |
R. Jones II | Creates an elected Public Service Commission. | Feb 14, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
A. Kerr | Prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on pregnancy. | Feb 14, 2017 - to Judiciary (S) | |
T. Buford | Relating to health care cost transparency, require provider reporting and insurer transparency mechanism | Feb 14, 2017 - to Banking & Insurance (S) | |
T. Buford | Mandated health insurance coverage for fertility preservation services. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Banking & Insurance (S) | |
T. Buford | New markets development program tax credit. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
J. Carpenter | PSC reorganization. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 56) | |
M. Wise | Relating to the administration of tax laws and taxpayer rights | Feb 15, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
M. Wise | Relating to victims of terrorism and claims against terrorists for damages | Mar 06, 2017 - taken from the Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
M. Wise | Makes various amendments to public-private partnerships law | Mar 15, 2017 - recommitted to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) | |
R. Jones II | Direct various Cabinets to implement programs to assist in the education and retraining of dislocated coal miners | Feb 16, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
M. McGarvey | Wage discrimination | Feb 16, 2017 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
M. McGarvey | Constitutional amendment relating to casino gaming. | Feb 16, 2017 - to State & Local Government (S) | |
J. Carpenter | Changes to net metering. | Feb 27, 2017 - taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S); 2nd reading; returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
J. Carpenter | Allow merged governments to levy a restaurant tax | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
R. Jones II | Allow ratepayers to petition the PSC for a rehearing of cases that increase electric rate | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
B. Smith | Shell bill relating to workforce training. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
M. McGarvey | Omnibus changes to business entities statutes | Mar 29, 2017 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for March 29, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 90-0 with floor amendments (1) and (2-title); received in Senate; to Rules (S) | |
C. McDaniel | Omnibus amendments to conform with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act | Feb 21, 2017 - to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
J. Carpenter | TENORM legislation | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 116) | |
J. Carpenter | Energy and Environment Cabinet housekeeping bill | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 117) | |
SENATE RESOLUTIONS | |||
SCR 21 | R. Thomas | Recognize the importance of diversifying energy sources for generating electricity in Kentucky; encourage the development of a statewide energy strategy. | Jan 07, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) |
HOUSE BILLS | |||
J. Hoover | Right to Work | Jan 09, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 001) | |
J. Hoover | Repeal of prevailing wage | Jan 09, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 003) | |
K. Bratcher | Confirms Executive Order reorganizing the UofL Board | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H); taken from State Government (H); 1st reading; returned to State Government (H); posting waived | |
S. Westrom | Various amendments to increase transparency and accountability for area development districts. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H) | |
R. Nelson | Creates promise zone tax incentives for sales and income taxes. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Wayne | Clarify planning and zoning powers of certain cities within a consolidated local government | Feb 21, 2017 - posted in committee | |
J. Donohue | Require two-person crews on trains used in connection with the movement of freight | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Transportation (H) | |
J. Donohue | Provides a preference in public procurement for Kentucky and US made goods | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H) | |
J. Miller | Establish public benefit corporations | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 28) | |
K. King | Establishes the Constitutions of the Commonwealth and the United States take precedence over any foreign law in any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) | |
J. Kay | Omnibus changes for independence and transparency of KRS Board | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H) | |
J. York | Partially restrict the use of LGEAF monies distributed to counties to the repair and maintenance of streets and roads | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. York | Creates promise zone tax incentives for sales and income taxes. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
K. Imes | Creates 7 year sunset for administrative regulations | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor | |
M. Dossett | Reduces motor vehicle property tax rates for certain disabled veterans. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
M. Dossett | Increase the fine for a railroad company obstructing a highway, street, or navigable stream | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Transportation (H) | |
M. Dossett | Increase the fine for a railroad company obstructing a highway, street, or navigable stream | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Transportation (H) | |
K. Imes | Allows disclosure of public retirement information. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H) | |
J. Kay | Constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) | |
J. Gooch Jr. | Increase the amount of minerals severance taxes distributed to local governments | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
D. Schamore | Provide KEES scholarships to students enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Education (H) | |
J. Donohue | Establishes an income tax credit for the costs of mitigating noise from a commercial airport | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
G. Watkins | Prohibit the marketing, sharing, or selling of wireless phone numbers of subscribers without express written consent of the subscriber | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Small Business & Information Technology (H) | |
S. Wells | Exempt seasonal/on recall employees from the waiting week and reemployment requirements for unemployment insurance. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
J. Miller | Sets requirements for filing a supersedeas bond related to planning and zoning | Mar 29, 2017 - to Rules (S); posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute and floor amendment (1); Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitutes (1) and floor amendment (1); Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate | |
M. Dossett | Include lawn mowing and home repair services as exemptions from workers` compensation coverage under limited circumstances | Mar 03, 2017 - taken from Agriculture (S); 2nd reading; returned to Agriculture (S) | |
G. Brown Jr | Prohibit employers from considering or requiring disclosure of prior criminal history as part of the initial job application | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Small Business & Information Technology (H) | |
J. DuPlessis | Omnibus revision to drivers licensing and personal identification documents | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Transportation (H) | |
J. DuPlessis | Require the provider of mammography services to provide information to a patient on breast density when appropriate | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn; passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and committee amendment (1-title) | |
S. Riggs | Various amendments relating to pension spiking. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to State Government (H) | |
R. Nelson | Require home inspections before purchasing | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H) | |
T. Burch | Mandated benefit for genetic counseling and genetic testing for colorectal cancer | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House | |
C. McCoy | Relating to distilled spirits. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 59) | |
P. Moffett | Establishes charter schools | Jan 06, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
R. Nelson | Religious freedom bill | Jan 06, 2017 - to Judiciary (H) | |
R. Nelson | Bathroom bill | Feb 07, 2017 - reassigned to Judiciary (H) | |
S. Lee | Landlord liability bill | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 30) | |
J. Richards | Require occupational licensure boards to issue licenses for military service members and veterans under certain circumstances | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch.60) | |
J. Richards | Exempt veteran owned businesses from certain SOS filing fees | Mar 03, 2017 - 2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to State Government (H) | |
J. Richards | Creates an employer tax credit for hiring certain unemployed individuals | Jan 06, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
B. Rowland | Broadens counties eligible for film industry tax incentives. | Jan 06, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
T. Couch | Allow minors to sell tobacco products on behalf of an employer. | Feb 08, 2017 - posted in committee | |
D. Johnson | Establish Kentucky and US law over foreign law in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings | Feb 07, 2017 - to Judiciary (H) | |
R. Nelson | Student bathroom privacy | Feb 07, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
S. Riggs | Require state agencies to have meetings with certain Jefferson County officials concerning allocation of resources | Feb 07, 2017 - to State Government (H) | |
K. Bratcher | Permit a student to enroll in the school nearest to their home | Mar 03, 2017 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) | |
DJ Johnson | Require the Finance Cabinet to set aside a minimum of 3% of all state contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 147) | |
J. Carney | Scholarship tax credit | Feb 17, 2017 - posted in committee | |
J. DuPlessis | Remove sunset from coal incentive tax credit and broaden purchasers to include electric generation | Feb 07, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Miller | Changes investment policy for CERS and KSPRS | Mar 08, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
J. Miller | Omnibus reforms to the Kentucky Retirement Systems. | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 32) | |
S. Overly | Increases minimum wage | Feb 09, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
S. Overly | Prohibits wage discrimination | Feb 09, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
J. Gooch Jr. | Creates municipal electric joint action authorities | Feb 22, 2017 - posted in committee | |
C. Harris | Establishes a tax credit for insurance and financial institutions to promote investments in rural businesses | Feb 09, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
S. Miles | Allows for overweight vehicles for hauling of certain metal commodities | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 146) | |
J. DeCesare | ADD district transparency | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 33) | |
J. Tipton | Creates alignment between adult education programs and high school equivalency degree | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 63) | |
S. Overly | Relating to misclassification of employees in the construction industry. | Feb 09, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
S. Overly | Require CPE to implement a statewide policy to provide academic credit for military service and training | Feb 09, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
M. Cantrell | Allows local governments to set minimum wage | Feb 09, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
K. Fleming | Relating to consolidated local governments. | Feb 24, 2017 - posted in committee | |
K. Fleming | Eliminate the angel investor tax credit limitation of $3 million | Feb 09, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Carney | Establishes the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship program | Feb 09, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
J. Carney | Establishes the dual credit scholarship program | Mar 29, 2017 - reported favorably, to Rules with committee amendments (1-title) Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 30, 2017 | |
M. Cantrell | Expand workers comp coverage for domestic service and agricultural workers | Feb 09, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
J. Fischer | Reduces judgment interest. | Mar 16, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 17) | |
J. DeCesare | Prohibits requirements of building code related to sprinkler systems for agri-tourism buildings | Feb 09, 2017 - to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (H) | |
P. Pratt | Deals with proprietary education and how to deal with schools that close | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 141) | |
A. Gentry | Require contractors and subcontractors for public works estimated to cost over $1,000,000 to participate in applicable apprenticeship programs | Feb 09, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Miller | Relating to solid waste management in consolidated local governments | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 105) | |
J. DeCesare | Relating to the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 27, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with floor amendment (1) | |
J. Nemes | Make it an unlawful practice for employers who fail to accommodate an employee affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition | Feb 22, 2017 - posted in committee | |
J. Wayne | Omnibus tax reform package | Feb 13, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
R. Rand | Establish the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program | Feb 13, 2017 - to Education (H) | |
P. Moffett | Abolish statutorily mandated boards, councils, and commissions | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 080) | |
J. Nemes | Transparency in attorney general contracting | Mar 07, 2017 - taken from Judiciary (S); 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) | |
J. Miller | Require disclosure of public retirement information. | Feb 17, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
D. St. Onge | Regulates drone usage for personal and business use | Mar 29, 2017 - floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute | |
J. Miller | Alters the distribution of fuel tax revenues. | Feb 14, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
R. Rothenburger | Reorganization of the Labor Cabinet. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 082) | |
A. Koenig | Omnibus workers` compensation reforms | Mar 07, 2017 - taken from Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S); 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
M. Castlen | Reorganization of the Workers` Compensation Nominating Commission. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 083) | |
J. Nemes | Sales tax exemption for utilities sold to restaurants | Feb 14, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Kay | Requires 6 weeks of paid maternity leave. | Feb 14, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
M. Meredith | Exempt ministers from workers` compensation | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 085) | |
M. Prunty | Rights for tenants with domestic violence orders | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1), and committee amendment (1-title) | |
S. Miles | Registration fee for plug in vehicles | Feb 15, 2017 - to Transportation (H) | |
M. Marzian | Statewide fairness law | Feb 14, 2017 - to State Government (H) | |
D. Owens | Reduce filing fee for expungement. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Judiciary (H) | |
D. Osborne | Allow an extension for certain tax increment financing agreements | Mar 29, 2017 - taken from Rules; recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
A. Wuchner | Delay the effective date of regulations with a major economic impact until the effective date of legislation ratifying the regulation | Feb 27, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
M. Marzian | Requires use of renewable energy by utilities | Mar 08, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
J. Kay | Income tax credits for promoting land conservation. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
D. Bentley | Extend pharma outsourcing manufacturer to out of state facilities | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 136) | |
J. Greer | Prohibits insurers from requiring use of mail order pharmacies | Feb 15, 2017 - to Health and Family Services (H) | |
D. St. Onge | Aviation fuel tax credit | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 71) | |
D. St. Onge | Successor corporation asbestos-related liabilities. | Feb 27, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
J. Jenkins | Mandated health insurance coverage for certain abortion-related medical expenses mandated by law. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Banking & Insurance (H) | |
J. Miller | Constitutional amendment relating to casino gaming. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) | |
W. Thomas | Unemployment insurance exemption for military spouses. | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 30, 2017 | |
J. DeCesare | Reforming the investments of the Workers` Compensation Funding Commission. | Mar 14, 2017 - recommitted to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (S) | |
J. DeCesare | Labor Cabinet housekeeping bill | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 134) | |
P. Pratt | Relating to new markets tax credit | Feb 16, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Kay | Tax credit for employers that pay off employee student loans | Feb 16, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
R. Heath | Amend project definitions for tax increment financing projects | Mar 29, 2017 - taken from Rules; recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
R. Rothenburger | Require zoning compliance for non-baseload generation facilities under 10 megawatts | Mar 03, 2017 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day | |
S. Wells | Reorganization of the building trades. | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 26-12 | |
S. Santoro | Regulation of fantasy sports | Feb 16, 2017 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H) | |
J. Blanton | Establishment of a tax credit for banks and insurers to promote investments in rural Kentucky businesses | Feb 16, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
S. Santoro | Allow certain vehicles access to roads for commercial parcel delivery. | Mar 29, 2017 - taken from Transportation (S); reassigned to State & Local Government (S); reported favorably, to Rules; floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) filed | |
C. McCoy | AN ACT relating to serious physical injury. | Mar 08, 2017 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed | |
J. DuPlessis | Real ID drivers licensing bill | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 100) | |
W. Coursey | Increase minimum wage for tipped employees. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
S. Wells | Changes administrative regulations process | Feb 21, 2017 - to State Government (H) | |
A. Gentry | Declare a tax credit for the small businesses who have an apprenticeship program | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
T. Couch | Kentucky promise zone tax incentives. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
C. Fugate | Shell bill relating to workforce development. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
C. Morgan | Establish a performance bond program for contractors and subcontractors | Feb 21, 2017 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H) | |
A. Wuchner | Exclude contributions to 529 plan or STABLE account or eligible education expenses | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
K. Sinnette | Deals with carbon emissions and how those are allocated to counties | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
R. Mills | Real estate authority reorganization | Mar 29, 2017 - posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; 3rd reading, passed 28-10 with Committee Substitute (1) | |
J. York | Relating to welding safety. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H) | |
J. Shell | Require local school district to provide essential skills curriculum to students | Mar 14, 2017 - taken from Education (S); 2nd reading; returned to Education (S) | |
C. Harris | Require the PSC to reconsider previous orders involving multistate transactions to see if they are still in best interest of ratepayers | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
C. Harris | Set minimum standards for employees to be exempt from overtime provisions | Feb 21, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
J. DeCesare | Expands tax incentives offered through the Kentucky Business Investment Program | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
S. Rudy | Amends the 2016-2018 executive branch budget to include charter school funding, SEEK and KTRS provisions, UK med school lease | Mar 29, 2017 - Line item vetoed Bill received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for consideration of Governor`s veto; veto overriden; Bill passed 89-0; received in Senate; to Rules (S); posted for passage for consideration of Governor`s veto for Wednesday, March 29, 2017; line item veto overriden; Bill passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate | |
P. Pratt | Relating to new market tax credit | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. DeCesare | Cleans up various unemployment insurance statutes | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 133) | |
J. Sims Jr | Require state and local agencies to accept electronic signatures. | Feb 17, 2017 - introduced in House | |
M. Cantrell | Omnibus health insurance reform including prohibitions on pre-ex and various mandated benefits | Feb 21, 2017 - to Health and Family Services (H) | |
J. Wayne | Apply the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act statewide | Feb 21, 2017 - to Judiciary (H) | |
D. Keene | Provide the state abandoned building income tax credit | Feb 21, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Carney | Establishes charter schools | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 102) | |
P. Moffett | Amendments to coal workers` pneumoconiosis and occupational disease in workers` compensation | Feb 21, 2017 - to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) | |
D. St. Onge | Allows airports to restrict and regulate drone usage | Mar 29, 2017 - vetoed Bill received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for consideration of Governor`s veto; veto overriden; Bill passed 93-0; received in Senate; to Rules (S); posted for passage for consideration of Governor`s veto; veto overriden; Bill passed 35-1; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate | |
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS | |||
HR 9 | T. Couch | Urge the United States Environmental Protection Agency to prioritize compliance assistance over current enforcement practices. | Feb 22, 2017 - 3rd reading, passed 80-15 |
HCR 27 | A. Koenig | Create the Mileage-Based Transportation Funding Task Force to develop and study the implementation of a mileage-based transportation funding mechanism; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2017 Interim and to submit any proposed findings or recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2017. | Feb 07, 2017 - to Transportation (H) |
HCR 31 | J. DeCesare | Direct the staff of the Legislative Research Commission to study the performance and policies of Kentucky`s 15 area development districts, beginning no later than July 1, 2017; provide that the LRC may hire a consultant for some of the analysis and review; report the findings to the appropriate interim joint committee by December 1, 2019. | |
HJR 35 | K. Fleming | Authorize and direct the Finance and Administration Cabinet to conduct a study of alternative methods of performing the services, functions, and activities of state government and of privatizing, consolidating, or otherwise changing the services, functions, and activities to achieve cost savings. | Feb 09, 2017 - to State Government (H) |
HCR 101 | C. Morgan | Create a twelve-member Alcoholic Beverage Issues Subcommittee of the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations to study the structure, intent, and effect of Kentucky alcoholic beverage laws; direct the subcommittee to meet on the same days as the interim joint committee; require the subcommittee to submit a memorandum containing its recommendations by December 1, 2017. | Mar 07, 2017 - to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S) |
HJR 109 | C. Harris | Direct the Public Service Commission to reexamine the electric rates charged to certain ratepayers to determine if they remain fair, just, and reasonable. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) |
HCR 139 | A. Hatton | Create the Property Tax Calendar Oversight Task Force to study the property tax calendar and to determine if property taxes can be paid on another due date or on a monthly or quarterly basis; outline task force membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2017 Interim and to submit any proposed findings or recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2017. | Mar 01, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) |
HR 153 | J. Gooch Jr. | Recognize the metals recycling industry as distinct in law and purpose, and well-recognized by Kentucky`s statutes, administrative regulations, and policies. | Mar 06, 2017 - to House Floor; adopted by voice vote |
HCR 159 | D. Osborne | Establish the Louisville/Jefferson Metropolitan Region Caucus. | Mar 07, 2017 - introduced in House; to Local Government (H); posted in committee |