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Medicinal marijuana bill clears House hurdle
HB 136 now returns to the full House for further action.
Public health transformation bill heads to the House
Rep. Kimberly Moser chairs the House Health and Family Services Committee and sponsored this bill.
Bill to restore 911 funding heads to Kentucky Senate
We thank Rep. Rob Rothenburger for sponsoring the legislation.
Construction starting soon on I-Move Kentucky
I-Move Kentucky is the largest, single construction project in Kentucky since the Ohio River Bridges Project was completed in 2016.
KACo supports SB5 - fiscal court approval of SPGE tax rates
KACo supports SB5, which would give Fiscal Courts the authority to approve tax rates for Special Purpose Governmental Entities (SPGEs).
Bill banning sanctuary policies heads to House
The Federal Immigration Cooperation Act of 2020 passed the state Senate on Feb. 4 by a 28-10 vote.
Kentucky hemp bill receives final passage
The Kentucky House voted 85-4 on Feb. 3 to give final passage to a bill that would create new paths for Kentucky hemp while keeping the state’s hemp program in line with federal law.
2020 Legislative Session Update: Week 4
Review of activity from the fourth week of the 2020 General Assembly.