Sen. Mike Wilson

Maddy summarySB 2 prohibits the use of public funds (state/local government money) in Kentucky correctional facilities for hormone treatments or surgeries related to gender reassignment. It defines "cosmetic service or elective procedure" to include cross-sex hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery, and bans funding for these except in rare cases where stopping treatment would cause immediate physical harm to an inmate. The law directly affects incarcerated individuals in Kentucky state and local correctional facilities by restricting access to these medical treatments using taxpayer money. It became law without the Governor's signature on March 27, 2025, after passing the legislature. The bill does not affect medical care unrelated to gender transition or private funding.

Maddy summarySJR 26 is a joint resolution directing Kentucky's Department for Medicaid Services to prepare a report for the Legislative Research Commission by August 2025. The report will analyze the costs, administrative changes, and potential impacts of extending pharmacist payment parity (currently required for private insurers under House Bill 48) to Medicaid and KCHIP programs. It will cover how implementing this would affect billing for pharmacist services, rural access to care, Medicaid claims, and overall costs, using data on current reimbursement rates and service utilization. This resolution does not change current Medicaid policy but aims to provide data to inform future legislative decisions affecting over 1.4 million Kentuckians covered by Medicaid or KCHIP.

Amend KRS 237.109 to lower the age requirement for carrying a concealed and deadly weapon from 21 to 18; amend KRS 237.110 to conform; make technical corrections.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 226) is a ceremonial recognition by the Kentucky Senate of Kentucky's historical ties to the U.S. Marine Corps on the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps' founding. It honors Kentucky Marines, specifically referencing Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon (whose sword design influenced Marine officers' uniforms) and Private First Class Franklin Sousley (a flag raiser at Iwo Jima). The resolution has no legal effect; it solely expresses the Senate's symbolic appreciation for Marines from Kentucky who have served the nation. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky for their commemorative events.

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.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to define "illegal alien"; prohibit state tax dollars appropriated by the General Assembly from being used to compensate an illegal alien; direct the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to assist in the implementation and enforcement of the Act.

State the General Assembly's support for the goals of the Make America Healthy Again movement; establish the Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force to integrate the principles of the Make America Healthy Again movement; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates July 11, 2025, as "Remember Srebrenica Day" in Kentucky to honor the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, where over 8,000 Bosniaks were systematically killed. It specifically acknowledges Kentucky's Bosnian community - many of whom are survivors or descendants of survivors of the genocide - and their contributions to the state. The resolution aims to promote awareness of historical genocides and support educational efforts to prevent future atrocities, without creating new laws or policies.

Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define "eligible noncertified school graduate"; amend definitions of "KEES award," "KEES award maximum," and " KEES base amount" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7881 and 164.7884 to conform.