Week 10 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
The two most significant measures still under review are the state’s two-year budget and the two-year road plan. The Senate is currently examining the House proposal and preparing potential adjustments before sending it back to the House.
Week 9 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
With only a few weeks remaining before the end of this 60-day session, lawmakers are concentrating on moving legislation forward while continuing important conversations about the state budget.
Bill to Streamline CON Clears Committee
Legislation that would streamline the certificate of need review process cleared the House Health Services Committee today with a committee substitute. House Bill 407, sponsored by Representative Marianne Proctor of Union, would remove an unconstitutional barrier to certificate of need approvals and ensure the process is fair and clear for applicants and the public.
Week 8 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings recaps action taken during the eighth week of the 2026 Regular Session. We now have an official state dog, a nod to “Kentucky’s hunting heritage and outdoor traditions.”
Week 7 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
In this excerpt from Sen. Rawlings’ update, we note that although the legislature has yet to pass a budget, several bill have cleared the Senate and are on their way to the House.
Week 6 Legislative Update: Sen. Steve Rawlings
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
More than 100 pieces of legislation have now passed at least one chamber — a clear indication that the General Assembly is actively working to defend liberty, safeguard constitutional rights, and ensure government remains accountable to the people it serves.
Week 6 Legislative Update: Sen. Gex Williams
Sen. Gex Williams (District 20)
As we wrap up week six of the 2026 Legislative Session, the pace of work in Frankfort continues to accelerate. Committees are meeting daily with fuller agendas, legislation is moving to the floor and priorities are advancing with thoughtful debate.
Week 5 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
Among legislation passed by the Kentucky Senate are bills addressing trauma care, rural hospital workforce, reentry for non-violent offenders and home-based entrepreneurs. Bills filed deal with accountability, transparency and governance of school districts.
House Sends Water Fluoridation Bill to Senate
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78) has “sponsored HB 103, a measure that passed the House of Representatives this week. The bill would restore principles of local control by clarifying participation in water fluoridation programs is an optional decision to be made by the governing body of each individual water system.”
Week 4 Legislative Update
Sen. Gex Williams updates activities by the General Assembly during the fourth week of the 2026 Regular Session, beginning with the initial draft of the budget.