Amend KRS 157.615 to define "traditional school building"; amend KRS 157.621 to authorize a school district to levy a $.05 equivalent rate for school districts that meet specific district facilities requirements and other requirements; authorize the school district to levy an additional $.05 equivalent rate if the local board of education determines the first levy is insufficient to achieve facility goals; establishes a termination date for the levies of 25 years; provide equalization of the levy; establish conditions for receiving equalization of the levy; extend equalization of eqeualization funding for critical construction needs levy; amend KRS 160.290 to require a school district to consolidate or modify the attendance zones of a traditional school building with do not meet certain average daily attendance requirements; appropriate $3,500,000 in each year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium for the equalization of established levies; effective July 1, 2026; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
This bill requires the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to create administrative regulations following the state's standard administrative process outlined in KRS Chapter 13A. It also authorizes state officials to negotiate with other states to join the Nonresident Violator Compact, which would allow Kentucky to share information about out-of-state vehicle violations. The legislation affects the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, and any authorized agents working on transportation matters. By mandating compliance with established regulatory procedures, the bill ensures transparency and consistency in how transportation rules are developed and enforced.
This resolution asks federal policymakers to create a single, consistent definition for "ultra-processed food" across all government agencies and research. It directly affects federal agencies like the USDA and FDA, as well as researchers, food producers, and policymakers who currently face confusion from varying definitions. The bill proposes specific criteria to classify ultra-processed foods, excluding nutrient-dense items and whole foods that undergo minimal processing or traditional preservation methods. By establishing clear terminology, the resolution aims to improve communication in research, dietary guidelines, and public health discussions without imposing new regulations on businesses or consumers.
This bill amends a Kentucky law governing property condemnation for economic development projects to include gender-neutral language. The amendment ensures that when a government entity takes private property for public use, it must provide proper public notice and prove the specific purpose for the condemnation. If the property is not developed within five years according to the stated purpose, the original owner has the right to repurchase the land at the price the government paid, plus recover legal costs. The change applies to all governmental units in Kentucky and affects property owners whose land might be taken for development purposes.
This bill amends Kentucky law to update technical requirements and deadlines for the Finance and Administration Cabinet's public website displaying executive branch spending records. It requires the website to show detailed financial information including payee names, expenditure categories, descriptions, amounts, and links to supporting documents, with data updated weekly from state accounting systems. The legislation also mandates that all state branches share website development software and data to reduce costs and improve public access to government records. Additionally, it clarifies that the Finance and Administration Cabinet maintains exclusive control over executive branch records regardless of where the information is physically stored.
This bill amends Kentucky's workforce investment laws by updating the language in the relevant statute to be gender-neutral. It directly affects the Education and Labor Cabinet and its employees, particularly the secretary who oversees workforce programs. The key changes include clarifying the secretary's authority to manage contracts, enforce fiscal responsibility, investigate wage violations, and share confidential client information with other agencies under specific conditions. The bill also outlines the secretary's powers to issue subpoenas, delegate duties, and appoint staff while protecting the confidentiality of unemployment and career development records.
This bill amends Kentucky law to improve transparency for regional wastewater commissions by requiring them to publicly display financial records on a searchable website. The updated records must include details such as payee names, expenditure amounts, budget information, and audit results, with updates required at least monthly and retention for three years. Additionally, the bill mandates that these commissions register with the Department for Local Government and comply with existing state financial reporting requirements. This change directly affects regional wastewater commissions and their commissioners, who must now make their spending information more accessible to the public.
Create a new section of KRS 157.200 to 157.290 to define terms; require a school district to install and maintain a video and audio surveillance system in every self-contained special education classroom; require a public school to notify a parent of each child in the classroom of the system and the parent's rights within 5 days; permit parents of recorded students access to system footage; require reasonable redaction and segregation to protect student privacy; designate a retention schedule for system footage; require school districts to notify the parents of each student present for an injury in a self-contained special education classroom; amend KRS 157.200 to define "parent" and amend the definition of "special education."
HB 804 amends Kentucky law to update language in financial institution regulations to be gender-neutral. The bill specifically modifies KRS 286.3-380 to change "his or her" to "him or her" when describing how banks may pay deposits made by minors. This change affects financial institutions and their procedures for handling minor deposits. The legislation does not alter the underlying rules for minor deposits, only the wording used in the statute.
This bill amends Kentucky law to authorize the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to create and fund a loan program for small businesses. It allows the authority to lend up to $100,000 to eligible businesses for purposes like expansion, construction, or working capital, with terms that can be more lenient than standard industry practices. To qualify, businesses must operate in manufacturing, agribusiness, services, or technology, avoid being primarily retail-focused, and commit to creating at least one new full-time job. The changes apply to new or existing small businesses operating within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
This bill amends Kentucky's insurance laws to update language in a specific statute to be gender-neutral. It requires that complete copies of reinsurance treaties and contracts be filed with and approved by the state insurance commissioner upon request. The change affects insurance companies and the state insurance commissioner by modernizing the legal text without altering the underlying requirement for filing documents.
This bill amends Kentucky law to correct technical details regarding how public school financial reports must be published. It requires school superintendents to make annual financial statements and report cards available through newspapers, district websites, or public libraries. The law specifies that if documents are posted online or at libraries, the school district must notify the public in the local newspaper with the exact location or web address. Additionally, the bill mandates that all financial statements across different school systems be prepared using consistent accounting methods for easier comparison.
