Kentucky Bills

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 231: A RESOLUTION honoring Cecil "Ray" Roundtree for his service to Kentucky's students and teachers.

This resolution honors Cecil "Ray" Roundtree for his 42-year career in Kentucky public education, including 27 years with the Kentucky Department of Education and Laurel County Schools, plus 15 years assisting school districts post-retirement. It also recognizes his decades of service to retired teachers through leadership roles in the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA). The Senate formally resolves to acknowledge his contributions to students, educators, and communities across Kentucky. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to deliver a copy to Senator Brandon Storm, who personally credits Roundtree as a mentor. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or financial implications.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SCR 34: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life of Patrick "Pat" J. Crowley.

SCR 34 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late journalist Patrick "Pat" J. Crowley. It directs the Kentucky General Assembly to adjourn in his memory and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution recognizes Crowley's 27-year career in journalism, his work covering Kentucky politics, and his community contributions, but contains no policy changes or funding provisions. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 247: A RESOLUTION honoring University of Kentucky Women's Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks, the 2025 Sporting News National Women's Coach of the Year.

This ceremonial resolution (SR 247) formally honors University of Kentucky Women's Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks for being named the 2025 Sporting News National Women's Coach of the Year. It recognizes his coaching achievements, including leading the Kentucky Wildcats to their best win total since 2019-20 and a fourth-place SEC finish. The resolution, adopted by the Kentucky Senate on March 27, 2025, expresses the Senate's support and congratulates Brooks on his award. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely a ceremonial gesture of recognition. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to deliver a copy to Coach Brooks.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 85: A RESOLUTION to promote the financial literacy of Kentuckians.

Urge the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions and the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission to work together to educate financial service vendors and financial institutions in Kentucky about financial education resources that consumers can utilize to develop and promote their financial literacy.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 58: AN ACT relating to designating a special needs trust to receive state-administered retirement benefits.

Amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to define "special needs trust" (SNT) for purposes of the State Police Retirement System, Kentucky Employees Retirement System, and County Employees Retirement System; amend the definition of "person" to include a SNT, and amend the definition of "beneficiary" to exclude sole beneficiary of a SNT; amend KRS 16.578 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement benefit; amend KRS 61.623 to allow a trustee to receive checks on behalf of a SNT; amend KRS 61.635 to allow a person who is the beneficiary of a SNT to be designated as the beneficiary of a lifetime retirement benefit; require the trustee of a SNT to notify the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) upon the death of the beneficiary of a SNT and repay any payment not properly payable to the SNT; allow KPPA to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the SNT provisions; amend KRS 61.640 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement payment if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 78.5532 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement benefit if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 161.525, relating to the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime annuity if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 161.640 to allow checks to be sent by mail to the trustee of a SNT; require the trustee to notify the TRS upon the death of the beneficiary; require any payments not properly payable to the SNT to be repaid to TRS; allow TRS to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the SNT provisions; amend KRS 161.700 to require TRS to assign annuity payments to a SNT, issue payments to the trustee, and prevent annuity payments from being used to reimburse any state for any Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of the beneficiary of a SNT; amend KRS 21.420 , relating to the Judicial Retirement Plan, to allow for a SNT to be selected as a beneficiary, and define "special needs trust"; amend KRS 21.425 to allow a member to designate a SNT to receive lifetime survivorship benefits on behalf of a surviving spouse, dependent child, or disabled child.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 59: AN ACT relating to affordable housing.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to allow religious institutions to develop affordable housing without submission to review by a planning unit if the development is approved by a local government.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 255: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Scottie Bryant.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 255), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Scottie Bryant, a Kentucky coal miner, Deacon, and community member who died in February 2025, by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy for his family and directs the Clerk to send a copy to his relatives. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or people beyond this symbolic gesture.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SR 8: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Senator Albert Robinson.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 8) passed by the Kentucky Senate to honor the late Senator Albert Robinson, who died on December 4, 2024. The resolution formally adjourns the Senate in his memory, expresses the Senate's "profound sympathy" for his passing, and thanks him for his 50+ years of service to Kentucky, including roles in both the House and Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals - its sole purpose is to commemorate his legacy. The Senate adopted it unanimously by voice vote on March 14, 2025.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 14, 2025

HB 808: AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to terms; establish the Dream Big Burnside Development Authority to establish, maintain, and promote a recreational and resort park system surrounding General Burnside Lake; establish board membership and executive director requirements of the authority; establish the duties and purposes of the authority; require that bond debt service be payable solely from the revenue of the bonds; provide that a landowner that has a contractual agreement with the authority for use of private land as part of a recreational area does not waive any protection granted to the landowner by KRS 411.190.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SR 241: A RESOLUTION congratulating University of Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey, 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Kentucky Senate. It formally congratulates University of Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey for being named the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year. The resolution highlights his coaching achievements, including leading the Cardinals to a 25-6 record and revitalizing the program. It has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no effect on laws or people.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SR 156: A RESOLUTION recognizing April 18, 2025, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

This resolution formally honors utility linemen in Kentucky on April 18, 2025, recognizing their critical role in maintaining power infrastructure, working in hazardous conditions, and serving as first responders during emergencies. It expresses the Senate’s appreciation for linemen employed by companies like Duke Energy and Kentucky Power, without creating new laws, funding, or obligations.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 14, 2025

SR 32: A RESOLUTION supporting increased awareness of tick-borne diseases and illnesses in Kentucky.

This symbolic resolution (SR 32) supports increased public awareness of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) in Kentucky. It directs the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Fish and Wildlife Resources, and Public Health to promote prevention, detection, and education about these illnesses. The resolution highlights rising risks from ticks, including lifelong symptoms and diagnostic challenges faced by healthcare providers. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages state agencies to improve public education on prevention and early intervention.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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