Week 9 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
With only a few weeks remaining before the end of this 60-day session, lawmakers are concentrating on moving legislation forward while continuing important conversations about the state budget.
Week 8 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings recaps action taken during the eighth week of the 2026 Regular Session. We now have an official state dog, a nod to “Kentucky’s hunting heritage and outdoor traditions.”
Week 6 Legislative Update: Sen. Steve Rawlings
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11)
More than 100 pieces of legislation have now passed at least one chamber — a clear indication that the General Assembly is actively working to defend liberty, safeguard constitutional rights, and ensure government remains accountable to the people it serves.
House Sends Water Fluoridation Bill to Senate
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78) has “sponsored HB 103, a measure that passed the House of Representatives this week. The bill would restore principles of local control by clarifying participation in water fluoridation programs is an optional decision to be made by the governing body of each individual water system.”
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,
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.
Lawmakers convene 2025 Regular Session on January 7
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Learn the who, what, when, where, and how of the General Assembly as members prepare for the 2025 Regular Session beginning January 7.
Legislature begins legislative interim
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart explains the purpose of the Kentucky legislature’s interim session and offers links to residents’ many options for staying informed about various committees’ work.
Certificate of Need Task Force Continues Work
Rep. Marianne Proctor, District 60
The Certificate of Need Task Force has been hard at work investigating the state’s CON program. With one of the more stringent CON programs in the nation, Kentucky is falling behind.