Session Results: Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60) outlines work done by the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee during this year’s legislative session.
Week in Review: Local Government, Health, Economic Development
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart recaps the work of interim joint and statutory committees with just two months to go before the start of the 2026 Regular Session.
Child Grooming Bill, Other Measures on Deck for 2026 Regular Session
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor detailed activity in Interim Joint Committees ahead of the 2026 Regular Session, notably addressing protecting children from groomers.
Week in Review: Committees Discuss Important Issues Ahead of the 2026 Regular Session
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
With August coming to a close and only three months remaining in the legislative interim, lawmakers are wrapping up another successful month reviewing potential legislation for the upcoming session. Multiple interim joint committees and statutory committees met this week. We held crucial discussions on juvenile justice, the robust metal industry, and economic growth.
Rawlings Seeks Universities’ Compliance with DEI Legislation
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
Sen. Rawlings’ statement on demands that the University of Kentucky comply with HB4’s viewpoint-neutral policy requirement.
Whistleblower points to alleged corruption in driver’s licensing
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor’s statement regarding the unfolding scandal involving pay-to-play driver’s licenses.
Anti-DEI Legislation Will Eliminate Wasteful Spending in Higher Education
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor details the effects of HB4, passed by the General Assembly in 2025 to address DEI practices on the Commonwealth’s college campuses.
How SB 181 Impacts Teacher-Student Communications
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
While school districts are working out exactly how SB 181 will be implemented, the General Aseembly took a major step forward in expanding existing communication protections for both students and educators. Rep. Hart’s post includes and FAQ.
Committee Discusses Key Transportation Programs
Marianne Proctor (District 60) discusses the work of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation during the 2025 Interim Session.
Interim Session Begins June 2
In a recent update, Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11) noted, “The interim provides an opportunity to review, communicate, and consider policy measures for the 2026 Legislative Session, which will begin on Tuesday, January 6.” He also summarized selected legislation passed during the regular session,