Closing an open door: House Bill 315 and the protection of our nation
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor discusses HB 315, signed into law March 25. HB 315 “prohibits any foreign investor, company, or other entity from purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring agricultural land in Kentucky or participating in Department of Agriculture programs if they are associated with a hostile foreign government such as China, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and Cuba.”
Session Results: Natural Resources and Energy
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart details the General Assembly’s efforts to balance use of Kentucky’s abundant energy resources with protecting air and water quality.
Lawmakers override governor’s vetoes to conclude 2025 Regular Session
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor details vetos by Governor Andy Beshear that were subsequently overridden by the General Assembly and notes the governor has stated “he will not implement a dozen or so laws passed” during the 2025 Regular Session.
Key Legislation Becomes Law
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart details key legislation already signed into law by the governor. At the time of Rep. Hart’s report, others of the more than 100 bills passed during the 2025 session await the governor’s action.
Week 7: 2025 Legislative Session
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
Sen. Rawlings give a lengthy recap of where important legislation stood as the session entered the veto period.
Legislature considers education, economy, and housing measures ahead of veto recess
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor highlights legislation considered by the legislation before the veto recess period begins.
Week 6: 2025 Legislative Session
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
Senator Rawlings provides a detailed recap of Senate and House bills addressed as the 2025 regular session approaches its end on March 28.
The importance of reining in administrative overreach
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor discusses two bills, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 23, that seek “to rein in the unchecked power of administrative agencies.” HB6 cleared the House Feb. 28. SB23 was signed into law Feb. 25.
Senate Passes Rawlings’ Bill to Strengthen Liberty Protections
The Kentucky Senate has passed Senate Bill 60 (SB 60), legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Rawlings, R-Burlington, to reinforce religious liberty protections across the Commonwealth. The measure now moves to the House for consideration.
House Passes Proctor-sponsored HB 392
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 392, sponsored by Rep. Marianne Proctor of Boone. HB 392 ensures that patients in state run mental health facilities can get necessary medical care if the facility can’t provide it.