Sen. Jason Howell

Primary SB 160

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps.

Amend KRS 37.170 to create the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps (KEV Corps) within the Kentucky State Defense Force; create a new section of KRS Chapter 37 to detail KEV Corps eligibility, supervision, training requirements, uniform details, and prohibitions and to create the KEV Corps fund; amend KRS 39B.030 to permit the local emergency management director to use the KEV Corps during a local disaster or emergency; amend KRS 39B.050 to include the KEV Corps as a part of the local disaster and emergency services organization; amend KRS 39B.070 to permit each city, urban-county government, or charter county government the use of the KEV Corps.

In committee Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 134

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities.

Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Eastern Kentucky University to offer doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees required for professional practice and licensure in osteopathic medicine; permit Murray State University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in veterinary medicine; permit Western Kentucky University to offer up to five research doctoral degree programs.

EducationSupports EducationPermits new doctoral programs at universities, expanding higher education access and academic offerings in health fields per bill's explicit language.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits universities to offer osteopathic medicine and veterinary medicine degrees, expanding healthcare workforce training and aligning with Health and Medical Services subject.95% confidence

In committee Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 113

In committee · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT relating to a veterinary medicine program at Murray State University.

Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Murray State University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in veterinary medicine.

EducationSupports EducationEnables new veterinary medicine doctorate program at Murray State, expanding higher education offerings within the specified education topic.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 22

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former President Jimmy Carter.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 22) is a ceremonial gesture by the Kentucky Senate to honor former President Jimmy Carter following his passing. It directs the Senate to adjourn for the day in his memory, recognizing his service as a Georgia governor, U.S. president, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups; it is solely a moment of remembrance. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 9, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Passed Jan 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 64

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Edgar Harrell.

Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Edgar Harrell.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 161

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION honoring the Mayfield High School Cardinals football team, 2023 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Class 2A Champions.

Honor the Mayfield high School Cardinals, 2023 KHSAA Class 2A football champions.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 357

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Edwin Price to the Murray State University Board of Regents.

Confirm the appointment of Matthew Edwin Price to the Murray State University Board of Regents for a term expiring June 30, 2027.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 355

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Anita Claire Templeton Thornton.

Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Anita Claire Templeton Thornton.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 206

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Larry Hurt.

Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Larry Hurt.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 65

Passed · Kentucky Senate · Lead sponsor

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, Sergeant Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, Sergeant Isaac John Gayo, Staff Sergeant Joshua Caleb Gore, Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Healy, Staff Sergeant Taylor Mitchell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, and Sergeant David Solinas Jr.

Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes Sergeant Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, Sergeant Isaac John Gayo, Staff Sergeant Joshua Caleb Gore, Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Healy, Staff Sergeant Taylor Mitchell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, and Sergeant David Solinas Jr.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track