Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 327, relating to the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to state legislative findings; allow a physical therapist to refer a patient for tests or examination; require a practitioner or employer to report a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor; require potential board members to not have been under any disciplinary action in the past five years; permit the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance; authorize the board to convene committees and task forces to review and advise the board on pertinent issues; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fee amounts, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings related to this chapter, and issue a license to a physical therapist assistant applicant; prohibit physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from engaging in sexual contact with any active patient of record or parent or legal guardian of the active patient of record; require the board to develop guidelines to follow upon receipt of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; allow the board to receive periodic education on issues affecting the practice of physical therapy and public protection; allow the board to determine which disciplinary records may be expunged; authorize the board to establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed; repeal and reenact KRS 327.010 to define terms; repeal and reenact KRS 327.080 to deposit to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board; require all expenses of the board to be paid from the revolving fund.
This resolution (SR 246) honors U.S. Army Specialist Chaz R. McGowan, a Casey County High School graduate and 2nd Cavalry Regiment Infantryman who died in Germany on March 8, 2025. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory and expresses sorrow to his family, including parents Marty and Kelly McGowan, siblings, and extended relatives. The resolution also instructs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to his family as a gesture of condolence for his military service. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond this formal tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 262), not a substantive bill. The Kentucky Senate passed it to adjourn in honor of Robert G. Clark Jr., a former Mississippi State Representative who served 35 years (1967-2003), including as the first African American elected to the Mississippi Legislature since Reconstruction. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy for his passing and directs the adjournment to honor his legacy of public service, civil rights advocacy, and leadership in education and governance. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or laws.
Urge Kentuckyâs colleges and universities to end the use of animals in wasteful government experiments; encourage institutions to provide data on animal research and testing within 90 days.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Charles Larry Elswick, a former mine inspector and community member from Pikeville, Kentucky, who passed away. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and community and requires the Clerk to send a copy to Senator Phillip Wheeler for delivery to the family. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Amend KRS 259.120 to allow the county judge/executive to contract for the performance of specific duties required to be performed when an equine is subject to being taken up by a person or organization that provides animal sheltering services; require the contract to be approved by the county fiscal court; establish immunity from criminal and civil liability.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 239) honoring Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman, a former University of Louisville basketball player, NBA star with the Milwaukee Bucks, and Louisville community leader who passed away on March 11, 2025. The resolution formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in his memory and expresses the Senate's sympathy and recognition of his athletic achievements, business success, and community contributions. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to his family. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves as a symbolic tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 254), not a policy bill. It honors Alicia Short McKenzie, a Paintsville, Kentucky resident who died on March 3, 2025, by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory. The resolution expresses the Senate's deepest sympathies to her family and community, acknowledging her life of kindness and service. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any group, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance.
SR 140 is a commemorative resolution honoring Sandra Sue "Sandy" Weaver May, a retired Carrollton, Kentucky, school principal and community leader who passed away on February 8, 2025. The resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory following its daily session. This procedural measure does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial expression of respect for a community member known for her work in education, church leadership, and family life. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote on March 27, 2025.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution honoring Dana Jean Combs Batten following her passing. The Senate formally adjourned in her memory, expressing condolences to her family and community through its resolution. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact and serves solely to recognize her life and legacy. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2025.
SB 50 makes a technical correction to Kentucky law regarding how multiple counties can create joint taxing districts. It updates KRS 65.188 to correctly reference the procedures in KRS 65.182-65.190 for fiscal courts or legislative bodies forming such districts. The bill does not change any policy or create new requirements - it only fixes a reference in the statute. This affects county governments seeking to establish multi-county taxing districts under existing law.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It directs the Kentucky House of Representatives to adjourn its session in honor of baby Miya Rudd, who passed away in 2024. The resolution expresses sympathy for her family and commemorates her life, as described in the "WHEREAS" clauses. It has no policy impact or effect on any laws or individuals beyond the House's own procedural adjournment. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, so a 1-sentence summary is appropriate.)
