Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define terms; establish that every individual has property rights to images of his or her unclothed body; establish how those property rights may be transferred or terminated; provide for liability, enforcement, and damages resulting from a violation of those property rights.
This resolution symbolically commends Taiwan's relationship with the United States and Kentucky, highlighting shared democratic values, strong trade ties (including Kentucky's 14th-largest import market status), and recent agreements like Kentucky's 2023 collaboration pact. It encourages future cooperation by urging Kentucky to establish a trade office in Taiwan, form trade delegations, join the Taiwan Caucus, and promote cultural exchanges like Taiwan American Heritage Week. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses support for strengthening ties.
HB 710 amends Kentucky's medical licensing law (KRS 311.586) to replace gendered terms like "he or she" with gender-neutral language in physician reporting requirements. It directly affects all physicians and osteopaths in Kentucky who must report their office addresses to the licensing board. The bill makes a technical update to existing language without changing any substantive obligations or creating new requirements.
Amend KRS 16.060 to allow the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State police to authorize officers of the department to engage in law enforcement-related off-duty employment; require the commissioner to establish policies and procedures for off-duty employment; amend KRS 16.070 to require the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police to establish policies and procedures related to the use of uniforms, equipment, and facilities for off-duty employment; amend KRS 44.045 to allow officers of the Department of Kentucky State Police to use motor vehicles with regular license plates for off-duty employment.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132 to define terms; require the Department of Revenue to ensure that taxpayers can access financial information regarding local taxing authorities, and to put that information on its website; specify the information that should be included for each type of local taxing authority; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65.900 to 65.925 to require a local government to publish its uniform financial information report on a website or to forward the report to its local county library, requiring a local government to submit information to the Department of Revenue regarding where its uniform financial information report can be accessed, and require publication of a notice that information can be accessed on the website of the Department of Revenue; express intent of the bill.
Amend KRS 121.175 to allow the use of campaign funds to pay for the reasonable costs of security measures for a state candidate, officeholder, his or her family, and employees of the candidate's campaign or the officeholder's office; define "security measure" and "usual and normal charge."
This is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) passed by the Kentucky Senate to commend Taiwan's relationship with the U.S. and Kentucky. It encourages the state government to establish a trade office in Taiwan (like 23 other U.S. states), organize trade delegations, and promote cultural exchanges such as scholarship programs and Taiwan Heritage Week. The resolution specifically directs Kentucky officials to support these actions but does not create new legal requirements or alter existing policies. It reflects Kentucky's existing trade ties with Taiwan (including $128 billion in U.S.-Taiwan trade and Kentucky's 14th-largest import market status for Taiwan in 2023).
Amend KRS 173.490 and 173.730 to allow a county judge/executive to appoint members to a public library board of trustees and fill vacancies with the approval of the fiscal court and without consultation with the previous board members or the Department for Libraries and Archives.
Retain original provisions, except, make technical changes to provisions regarding funds available to the Auditor; amend KRS 43.010 to expand the definition of "state agency"; amend KRS 43.030 to rename the assistant auditor the deputy auditor and revise qualifications; amend KRS 43.050 to revise duties of the Auditor to make special audits and investigations if requested; amend KRS 43.080 to include gender-neutral language and expand the auditor's authority regarding investigations; amend KRS 43.990 to include agency premises as an area subject to examination; establish procedures for adjudication of guilt for disobedience of subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, and refusal to testify.
SR 88 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Harold Gibbons, a Kentucky community leader and longtime magistrate from Pineville, who passed away on February 9, 2025. The resolution formally adjourns the Senate in his memory, expressing the Senate's sympathy to his family and community. It includes no policy changes or funding mechanisms - only a symbolic tribute acknowledging his service and legacy. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on March 6, 2025.
Amend KRS 304.39-020 to modify requirements for medical expenses submitted pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act; amend KRS 304.39-210 to establish requirements for reparations obligors paying medical expenses and persons submitting and collecting on medical expenses.
Senate Resolution 91 formally recognizes and commends Bowman Skunk Works, a Louisville-based nonprofit organization, for its program providing Kentucky high school students with hands-on aerospace education and aviation experiences. The resolution highlights the program's activities, including students building aircraft (like Van's RV-12 models), gaining flight training, and working on projects such as converting planes to electric power, alongside aviation professionals. It specifically names several students and board members for their contributions to the initiative, which aims to prepare young people for careers in aviation. This resolution has no binding effect but serves as a symbolic expression of legislative support for the organization's work.
