Sen. Jason Howell

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define "agricultural product" and "Kentucky-grown agricultural product"; allow a local school board or local school district participating in any of the United States Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs to purchase Kentucky-grown agricultural products in accordance with federal law.

Commend the valor of Chief Warrant Officer Five Eric A. Slover for demonstrating gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving his country in the United States Army and honoring him as a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Amend KRS 610.200 to define "custodial interrogation"; require a peace officer to arrange for a child to consult with legal counsel prior to any interview or custodial interrogation; amend KRS 610.220 and 630.040 to conform; make technical corrections.

Maddy summarySB 287 amends Kentucky law (KRS 247.210) to replace gendered language ("he or she") with gender-neutral terms in a rule prohibiting State Fair Board members or department officials from being exhibitors at state fairs while holding office. This change directly affects current and future members of the State Fair Board and department officials who serve in their official capacities. The bill updates the statute to ensure the rule applies equally regardless of gender, without altering the underlying prohibition. As a procedural language update, it does not create new restrictions or impact other aspects of the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 267) makes technical corrections to two existing Kentucky statutes (KRS 353.804 and 353.812) related to carbon dioxide storage and interstate agreements. It updates committee references and clarifies procedures for approving carbon storage demonstration projects and negotiating interstate agreements on subsurface CO2 migration. The bill does not create new requirements or programs but ensures the statutes align with current committee structures and legislative processes. It directly affects the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and its interactions with federal agencies and neighboring states.

Maddy summarySB 248 amends Kentucky's agricultural assessment law (KRS 247.4477) to replace gender-specific language like "his or her" with gender-neutral terms. This change directly affects the legal documents governing how agricultural commodity assessments are processed, ensuring inclusive language in official procedures. The bill does not alter the existing assessment process, payment requirements, or fund usage - only updates the wording to be more inclusive. It affects all agricultural producers, purchasers, and agencies involved in the assessment system under this law. The bill is a procedural language update with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 246 amends Kentucky's agricultural statute KRS 246.285 to replace gendered language ("his or her") with gender-neutral terms in provisions describing the Commissioner of Agriculture's authority. This technical update affects only the statutory language, not the actual powers or responsibilities of the Commissioner. The bill does not create new policies or impact specific groups; it simply modernizes the wording of existing legal text to be inclusive. As a procedural language amendment, it requires no new implementation or funding.

Maddy summarySB 247 amends Kentucky's agricultural statute KRS 246.040 to replace gendered terms like "he or she" with gender-neutral language. The bill directly affects the description of the Commissioner of Agriculture's role in the state code. It makes no substantive policy changes but updates official references to be inclusive, changing phrases such as "keep his or her office" to neutral wording. This is a procedural language update with no impact on agricultural programs or regulations.

Amend KRS 156.557 to permit a superintendent to initiate summative evaluations; require that summative evaluations be provided to the local board of education.