Rawlings Files SB 59 and SB 52
Sen. Steve Rawlings, R-Burlington, has filed Senate Bill 59 to strengthen protections for taxpayers by enforcing Kentucky’s ban on the use of public funds to influence ballot questions and Senate Bill 52 to protect individual liberty and property rights by placing clear limits on government permitting and licensing authority.
Williams Files SB 64 to Ensure Reliable Internet Service to Students, Teachers, Rural Residents
Sen. Gex Williams (District 20), co-chair of the statutory Information Technology Oversight Committee, filed legislation Monday to ensure Kentucky’s broadband network better serves students, teachers, state employees, and rural broadband subscribers who depend on reliable internet access.
Proctor Files HB 4 to Criminalize Grooming Behavior
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60) filed HB 4 to criminalize grooming behavior in Kentucky. Grooming refers to the manipulative and deceptive process by which a predator builds a relationship with a vulnerable person, such as a child, to gain their trust and access for abuse or exploitation.
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.