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,
Opportunities for Medicaid Modernization
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Proctor discusses how various bills and resolutions modernize Medicaid to better serve Kentuckians and promote better health outcomes.
Session Results: Primary and Secondary Education
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart highlights key legislation passed during the regular session in support of primary and secondary education.
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.”