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.
Week 4: 2025 Legislative Session
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart summarizes legislation passed by the Kentucky House during the fourth week of the legislative session. Bills address privacy protections, workforce shortages, Braylon’s Law, training ER staff on sexual assault emergency response and other issues.
Senate Passes Rawlings-sponsored SB84
SB 84 provides at the state level protections similar to those provided by the US Supreme Court when it overturned the Chevron doctrine; i.e., SB 84 requires courts reviewing cases involving state agencies to independently interpret laws without deferring to the agency’s interpretation.
Week 3: 2025 Legislative Session
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
Senator Rawlings highlights action on House Bill 1, which further reduces Kentucky’s individual income tax, as well as on Senate bills 18, 26, 59, 64, 73, 76, 85 and his own first Senate bill, 84.
Part 2 of Legislative Session Begins
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
The legislature returned to Frankfort Feb. 4 to begin Part 2 of the 2025 session. Rep. Hart notes the benefits to Kentuckians as the state’s individual income tax continues its drop from 6% in 2018 to 3.5% effective January 2026.
Proctor issues statement following appointment of three city commissioners in Union
State Representative Marianne Proctor of Union issued a statement regarding the Union mayor’s appointment of three new city commissioners following months of challenges.
Week 1: 2025 Regular Session
Sen. Gex Williams (District 20)
Sen. Williams explains the workings of the first week of the 2025 Regular Session, including advancement of HB1, which proposes further reduction in the state income tax. The post always links to ways to watch sessions live.
Proctor Files Measure to Protect Property Rights
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor of Union filed HB 142 to increase protections for property owners against residential and commercial squatting. This measure classifies squatting as criminal mischief in the first degree, a Class D felony and provides law enforcement with tools to immediately address incidents of squatting.