Lawmakers send budget, investment bill to governor
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart further details the $128.4 billion budget and a one-time $2.7 billion investment bill sent to the governor’s desk.
Child protections passed ahead of veto recess
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66)
Rep. Rawlings’ update focuses on legislation to protect children from exploitation.
House approves amended executive branch budget
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart gives a detailed explanation of funding provided by HB 6, a two-year, $128.4 billion spending plan sent to Governor Andy Beshear.
Education, Agriculture, and Healthcare
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
The General Assembly remains hard at work as we draw near the end of the 2024 Regular Session. Almost 200 bills have passed the House, while several remain in the legislative process. With the veto period around the corner, the remaining legislative days are critical to ensuring that important legislation is passed into law. Our top priority this session, the state’s two-year spending plan, is coming closer to being approved. We have also prioritized legislative matters that are important to the people of our districts.
House continues work as veto recess approaches
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
While time continues to run out on the 2024 Regular Session, there is still much work to be done. Within the last week, the Senate has amended and approved its budget, putting it back into our hands to either concur or to send to a conference committee to be negotiated. Additionally, we have seen a calendar change that moves days 53-56 to better align with committee scheduling. The final stretch of session is often referred to as the busiest portion. With bills being moved in both chambers ahead of the veto recess and more on the table for consideration, I would like to inform you this week on some of the measures we have been working on ahead of our deadline.
House passes disabled persons Bill of Rights
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
The Kentucky House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass HB 214, a measure that puts in statute the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Road Funding, Maternal Health, and Veto Override
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep Hart gives an overview of the governor’s veto record and the legislative response as well as bills addressing property rights; broadband access; maternal health; after-school programs; and how US Senate vacancies are filled.
Second Amendment, Veterans’ Benefits, Math Education, First Responders, Certificate of Need, Transportation Infrastructure Funding
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep Proctor provides updates on bills addressing privacy of firearms purchases; veterans’ benefits; math education; mental health of first responders; certificate of need; and funding for road construction and maintenance.
Second Amendment, Veterans Benefits, Education
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66)
Rep. Rawlings highlights bills passed in the House protecting Second Amendment privacy, veterans’ benefits, and Kentucky farmland; improving math education; strengthening cybersecurity; increasing access to child care; and holding the Ky Dept of Education accountable.
Crimes against children, Medicaid oversight, chemical dependency treatment, preventive screenings, first responders
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart details action taken this week regarding penalties for crimes against children, Medicaid oversight, drug addiction treatment, mental health of first responders, and preventive screenings for sepsis and cancer.