Sen. Gerald Neal

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy, a woman who passed away on March 18, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges her life and service through a ceremonial adjournment rather than implementing new laws or policies. It extends condolences to her surviving family members and authorizes the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Danny Carroll for delivery to the family. This is a commemorative measure that recognizes Rudy's contributions and expresses the Senate's respect for her memory.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Kentucky Senate's support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, a federal bill aimed at improving water quality and ecological health in the Ohio River Basin. The legislation would establish a restoration program to address pollution, enhance flood resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and expand recreational opportunities along the river. Kentucky is directly affected because the Ohio River forms its northern border, serves as a primary drinking water source for hundreds of thousands of residents, and supports significant economic activity including agriculture, industry, and tourism. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send the document to Kentucky's congressional delegation to encourage federal passage of the bill.

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.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizes the organization's contributions to environmental education in the state. The bill acknowledges KAEE's leadership, partnerships with educational institutions, and role in developing environmental literacy programs for teachers and students. It encourages continued collaboration between KAEE, state agencies, and community partners to expand environmental education opportunities. The resolution also commends KAEE's leadership team for five decades of service and promotes participation in the organization's upcoming 2026 conference in Lexington.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 83) honors Louisville Metro Police Officer Nick Wilt upon his retirement. It recognizes his service since March 2023, particularly his bravery during the April 10, 2023 Old National Bank shooting where he was wounded early in his career while responding to the incident that left 6 dead and 8 injured. The resolution formally applauds his heroic actions, congratulates him on retirement, and directs the Senate Clerk to present a copy to Officer Wilt, reflecting community recognition from police leadership and officials.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (known as "the Six Triple Eight"), an all-female African American unit in the Women's Army Corps that served overseas during World War II. The resolution recognizes their critical role in clearing a massive mail backlog for U.S. troops in Europe under challenging conditions, including racism and poor facilities, which boosted troop morale. It specifically commends the unit's service, acknowledges 18 Kentucky women who served in the battalion, and formally expresses gratitude for their contributions to military history, racial equality, and women's roles in the armed forces.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 391 to establish the Kentucky Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act to codify provisions for the creation, administration, modification, termination, and validity of transfer on death deeds; define terms; specify that a transfer on death deed is not an inter vivos transfer and that the transfer occurs at the time of the transferor's death; specify that the transferor retains the power to revoke a transfer on death deed; establish that a transfer on death deed is nontestamentary; establish requirements for a transfer on death deed and specify the process of recording a transfer on death deed; specify that a transfer on death deed is effective without acceptance by the beneficiary during the transferor's lifetime; establish provisions for the revocation of a transfer on death deed by instrument or act; establish the effect of a transfer on death deed during the transferor's life; allow a beneficiary to disclaim the property interest in the deed; establish a form for creating at transfer on death deed; establish a form for revocation of a transfer on death deed; require the Department of Revenue to provide the established forms; specify the applicability of KRS Chapter 391; conform to federal requirements related to electronic signatures and records; amend KRS 64.012 to provide the recording fee for a transfer on death deed or revocation; require the Department of Medicaid Services to prescribe and provide a form requiring information related to any Medicaid lien; provide that Sections 1 to 14 of this Act may be cited as the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act; Amend KRS 381.280, 382.110, 382.135, 391.360, 392.020, 392.070, and 403.190 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to define terms; establish requirements for a transfer of a vehicle's title to a named beneficiary upon the death of the owner; direct the Transportation Cabinet to develop a form for transfer; amend KRS 395.455 to dispense with administration of an estate and transfer property under certain circumstances relating to minors and payment of preferred claims.

Create a new sections of KRS Chapter 431 to establish an automatic expungement process for specific eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions; allow the Commonwealth's and county attorney to object and halt the automatic expungement of certain offenses; require the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Kentucky State Police to submit a report twice a year to the Legislative Research Commission on the implementation of the automatic expungement process; amend KRS 431.073 to waive fees for an applicant whose conviction qualifies as an eligible conviction; amend KRS 431.074 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to establish a searchable portal to allow a person to determine if his or her conviction has been expunged; amend KRS 431.078 to waive fees for a petitioner whose conviction qualifies as an eligible conviction; amend KRS 431.079 to provide court clerks and deputy court clerks with immunity from civil liability for acts done in good faith under this act; amend KRS 17.151 to require the Department for Kentucky State Police to provide the Administrative Office of the Courts with data to comply with automatic expungement process; amend KRS 196.093 to require the Department of Corrections to provide the Administrative Office of the Courts with data to comply with automatic expungement process; amend KRS 367.310 to provide that no conviction that has been overruled, vacated, set aside, or expunged shall not be included on any background check or consumer report; establish the Automatic Expungement Task Force; establish duties and membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by November 1, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Automatic Expungement Act.

Amend KRS 381.794 to exempt planned communities with 14 or fewer units from financial reporting and document retention requirements; amend KRS 381.9197 to exempt condominiums with 14 or fewer units from financial reporting and document retention requirements.

Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.