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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 16, 2023 KY HB 3 Appropriates $13.3 Million in Funds to Reopen Youth Detention Centers in Jefferson County Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 16)
March 16, 2023 KY HB 538 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Establish Policies on When Disruptive Students can be Removed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 11)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 229 Requires Interagency Communication and Agency Corporation During Child Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (91 - 6)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 4 Requires Permission from the Kentucky Public Service Commission before Retiring Fossil Fuel Electric Generators Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 129 Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers Bill Passed - House (52 - 35)
March 15, 2023 KY SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
March 15, 2023 KY SB 5 Requires School Boards Create a Systems to Respond to Complaints Over Sexually Explicit Materials in Public Schools. Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
March 13, 2023 KY HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
March 9, 2023 KY HB 547 Prohibits School Districts from Punishing an Employee for Private Religious Expression Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
March 8, 2023 KY HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 7, 2023 KY HB 262 Amends State Statute Laws to Add the Crime of Vehicular Homicide Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
March 2, 2023 KY HB 470 Prohibits Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
March 2, 2023 KY HB 236 Requires Public Pension Investments be based on Financial Risks and Returns not ESG Factors Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
Feb. 22, 2023 KY HB 153 Prohibits Any Federal Ban or Regulation on Firearms Enacted in 2021 or After Bill Passed - House (78 - 19)
Jan. 5, 2023 KY HB 1 Reduces Personal Income Tax Rate Bill Passed - House (79 - 19)
April 13, 2022 KY HB 7 Increases Requirements for Access to Food and Medical Assistance Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 24)
April 13, 2022 KY HB 8 Reduces the State Income Tax to 4 Percent Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 25)
April 13, 2022 KY HB 248 Limits the Governor's Power to Challenge the Constitutionality of Bills Passed by the General Assembly Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 24)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 3 Increases Various Abortion Restrictions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 19)
March 29, 2022 KY SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
March 29, 2022 KY SB 23 Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
March 24, 2022 KY SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
March 22, 2022 KY HB 9 Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
March 17, 2022 KY SB 83 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
March 17, 2022 KY HB 136 Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
March 14, 2022 KY HB 290 Establishes Requirements for Student Discipline (71 - 19)
March 14, 2022 KY HB 215 Increases Penalties for Fentanyl "Traffickers" Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
March 10, 2022 KY HB 29 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies Bill Passed - House (75 - 20)
March 1, 2022 KY HB 252 Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol (62 - 34)
March 1, 2022 KY HB 43 Requires Equal Treatment for All Religious Organizations During Declared State of Emergencies Bill Passed - House (83 - 12)
March 1, 2022 KY HB 313 Limits Charitable Bail Assistance Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
Feb. 17, 2022 KY HB 344 Establishes that Minors Under 16 Can Receive a Hunting License Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - House (78 - 13)
Feb. 10, 2022 KY HB 4 Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates Bill Passed - House (60 - 4)
Feb. 9, 2022 KY HB 48 Increases Penalties for False Emergency Reports Bill Passed - House (86 - 7)
Feb. 9, 2022 KY HB 269 Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
Feb. 2, 2022 KY HB 121 Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
Jan. 20, 2022 KY SB 3 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 24)
Jan. 20, 2022 KY HB 1 Authorizes Appropriations Through Fiscal Year 2024 Bill Passed - House (85 - 8)
Jan. 8, 2022 KY SB 2 Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
Jan. 6, 2022 KY HB 2 Amends State House District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
Jan. 5, 2022 KY HB 172 Amends Election Filing Deadlines Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
March 29, 2021 KY HB 320 Appropriates Funds for Broadband Services Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 12)
March 29, 2021 KY HJR 77 Limits the Governor's Emergency Health Orders to 60 Days Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23)
March 29, 2021 KY HB 563 Establishes a 25 Million Dollar Scholarship through Tax Credits for Private Schools Veto Override Failed - House (51 - 42)
March 16, 2021 KY HB 405 Appropriates Funds for Claims Against Commonwealth Bill Passed - House (73 - 23)
March 11, 2021 KY SB 3 Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 21)
March 2, 2021 KY HB 475 Prohibits Adopting More Significant Administrative Regulations Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 26, 2021 KY HB 574 Authorizes Early In-Person Voting and Mail-In Voting Restrictions Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
Feb. 11, 2021 KY SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
Feb. 4, 2021 KY HB 258 Requires Teachers to Pay More Toward Their Retirement and Work Longer Before They Can Earn Full Benefits Bill Passed - House (68 - 28)
Feb. 2, 2021 KY SB 1 Establishes a 30 Day Expiration Date on Executive Orders Restricting In Person Meetings Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 20)
Feb. 2, 2021 KY SB 2 Increases Legislative Oversight Over Executive Orders Related to Emergencies Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 20)
Feb. 2, 2021 KY HB 1 Authorizes Businesses, Organizations, and Schools to Remain Open if they are Following CDC Guidelines Regardless of Governor Mandate Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 22)
Feb. 2, 2021 KY HB 5 Limits the Governor's Ability to Reorganize Executive Cabinets, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23)
Jan. 9, 2021 KY SB 9 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (76 - 18)
Jan. 9, 2021 KY HB 10 Protects Businesses from Civil Lawsuits Arising from COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (75 - 21)
Jan. 7, 2021 KY HB 3 Amends State Government Lawsuit Jurisdiction Bill Passed - House (69 - 24)
Jan. 7, 2021 KY HB 2 Increases Attorney General Powers to Enforce State Abortion Laws Bill Passed - House (75 - 18)
Jan. 7, 2021 KY HB 5 Limits the Governor's Ability to Reorganize Executive Cabinets, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
April 15, 2020 KY HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 32)
April 15, 2020 KY HB 387 Establishes a Revolving Fund for Rural Hospitals During an Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 1)
April 15, 2020 KY SB 9 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (70 - 16)
April 14, 2020 KY SB 2 Amends Voter Identification Requirements Veto Override Passed - House (60 - 29)
April 14, 2020 KY HB 336 Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 34)
April 14, 2020 KY HB 195 Authorizes Local Governments to Advertise Online in Lieu of Newspaper Publications Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 32)
April 14, 2020 KY SB 15 Establishes Crime Victims' Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (74 - 15)
April 1, 2020 KY HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 22)
March 19, 2020 KY HB 586 Reduces Criminal Penalties for Possession of Trace Amounts of a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - House (59 - 25)
March 18, 2020 KY HB 415 Amends Shipping Laws for Distillers, Wineries, and Breweries Bill Passed - House (52 - 33)
March 11, 2020 KY HB 432 Reduces the Governor's Role Over the State Investment Commission Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
Feb. 26, 2020 KY HB 32 Establishes a Tax on Vaping Products and Increases Taxes on Other Tobacco Products Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
Feb. 21, 2020 KY HB 1 Amends Public Assistance Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (58 - 32)
Feb. 20, 2020 KY HB 136 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (65 - 30)
Feb. 13, 2020 KY HB 37 Requires Visual and Performing Arts Courses be Taught in Elementary and Middle Schools Bill Passed - House (73 - 16)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/16 HB 3 Appropriates $13.3 Million in Funds to Reopen Youth Detention Centers in Jefferson County Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 16)
3/16 HB 538 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Establish Policies on When Disruptive Students can be Removed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 11)
3/16 SB 229 Requires Interagency Communication and Agency Corporation During Child Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (91 - 6)
3/16 SB 4 Requires Permission from the Kentucky Public Service Commission before Retiring Fossil Fuel Electric Generators Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
3/16 SB 129 Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers Bill Passed - House (52 - 35)
3/15 SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
3/15 SB 5 Requires School Boards Create a Systems to Respond to Complaints Over Sexually Explicit Materials in Public Schools. Bill Passed - House (80 - 18)
3/13 HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
3/09 HB 547 Prohibits School Districts from Punishing an Employee for Private Religious Expression Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
3/08 HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/07 HB 262 Amends State Statute Laws to Add the Crime of Vehicular Homicide Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
3/02 HB 470 Prohibits Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
3/02 HB 236 Requires Public Pension Investments be based on Financial Risks and Returns not ESG Factors Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
2/22 HB 153 Prohibits Any Federal Ban or Regulation on Firearms Enacted in 2021 or After Bill Passed - House (78 - 19)
1/05 HB 1 Reduces Personal Income Tax Rate Bill Passed - House (79 - 19)
4/13 HB 7 Increases Requirements for Access to Food and Medical Assistance Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 24)
4/13 HB 8 Reduces the State Income Tax to 4 Percent Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 25)
4/13 HB 248 Limits the Governor's Power to Challenge the Constitutionality of Bills Passed by the General Assembly Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 24)
3/29 HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
3/29 HB 3 Increases Various Abortion Restrictions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 19)
3/29 SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
3/29 SB 23 Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
3/24 SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
3/22 HB 9 Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
3/17 SB 83 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
3/17 HB 136 Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
3/14 HB 290 Establishes Requirements for Student Discipline (71 - 19)
3/14 HB 215 Increases Penalties for Fentanyl "Traffickers" Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
3/10 HB 29 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies Bill Passed - House (75 - 20)
3/01 HB 252 Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol (62 - 34)
3/01 HB 43 Requires Equal Treatment for All Religious Organizations During Declared State of Emergencies Bill Passed - House (83 - 12)
3/01 HB 313 Limits Charitable Bail Assistance Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
2/17 HB 344 Establishes that Minors Under 16 Can Receive a Hunting License Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - House (78 - 13)
2/10 HB 4 Amends the Length of State Unemployment Benefits Based on State Unemployment Rates Bill Passed - House (60 - 4)
2/09 HB 48 Increases Penalties for False Emergency Reports Bill Passed - House (86 - 7)
2/09 HB 269 Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
2/02 HB 121 Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
1/20 SB 3 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 24)
1/20 HB 1 Authorizes Appropriations Through Fiscal Year 2024 Bill Passed - House (85 - 8)
1/08 SB 2 Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
1/06 HB 2 Amends State House District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
1/05 HB 172 Amends Election Filing Deadlines Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
3/29 HB 320 Appropriates Funds for Broadband Services Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 12)
3/29 HJR 77 Limits the Governor's Emergency Health Orders to 60 Days Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23)
3/29 HB 563 Establishes a 25 Million Dollar Scholarship through Tax Credits for Private Schools Veto Override Failed - House (51 - 42)
3/16 HB 405 Appropriates Funds for Claims Against Commonwealth Bill Passed - House (73 - 23)
3/11 SB 3 Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 21)
3/02 HB 475 Prohibits Adopting More Significant Administrative Regulations Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/26 HB 574 Authorizes Early In-Person Voting and Mail-In Voting Restrictions Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
2/11 SB 120 Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
2/04 HB 258 Requires Teachers to Pay More Toward Their Retirement and Work Longer Before They Can Earn Full Benefits Bill Passed - House (68 - 28)
2/02 SB 1 Establishes a 30 Day Expiration Date on Executive Orders Restricting In Person Meetings Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 20)
2/02 SB 2 Increases Legislative Oversight Over Executive Orders Related to Emergencies Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 20)
2/02 HB 1 Authorizes Businesses, Organizations, and Schools to Remain Open if they are Following CDC Guidelines Regardless of Governor Mandate Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 22)
2/02 HB 5 Limits the Governor's Ability to Reorganize Executive Cabinets, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23)
1/09 SB 9 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (76 - 18)
1/09 HB 10 Protects Businesses from Civil Lawsuits Arising from COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (75 - 21)
1/07 HB 3 Amends State Government Lawsuit Jurisdiction Bill Passed - House (69 - 24)
1/07 HB 2 Increases Attorney General Powers to Enforce State Abortion Laws Bill Passed - House (75 - 18)
1/07 HB 5 Limits the Governor's Ability to Reorganize Executive Cabinets, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
4/15 HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 32)
4/15 HB 387 Establishes a Revolving Fund for Rural Hospitals During an Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 1)
4/15 SB 9 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (70 - 16)
4/14 SB 2 Amends Voter Identification Requirements Veto Override Passed - House (60 - 29)
4/14 HB 336 Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 34)
4/14 HB 195 Authorizes Local Governments to Advertise Online in Lieu of Newspaper Publications Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 32)
4/14 SB 15 Establishes Crime Victims' Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (74 - 15)
4/01 HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 22)
3/19 HB 586 Reduces Criminal Penalties for Possession of Trace Amounts of a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - House (59 - 25)
3/18 HB 415 Amends Shipping Laws for Distillers, Wineries, and Breweries Bill Passed - House (52 - 33)
3/11 HB 432 Reduces the Governor's Role Over the State Investment Commission Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
2/26 HB 32 Establishes a Tax on Vaping Products and Increases Taxes on Other Tobacco Products Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
2/21 HB 1 Amends Public Assistance Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (58 - 32)
2/20 HB 136 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (65 - 30)
2/13 HB 37 Requires Visual and Performing Arts Courses be Taught in Elementary and Middle Schools Bill Passed - House (73 - 16)
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