Bill Tracker
The session began January 8 and new bills may be introduced until mid-February. KFTC will monitor bills related to our platform. If you’d like to take action on any of the bills listed in the tracker, you can contact your legislators at 800-372-7181. Operators will help you find your legislator and it’s very simple to leave a message.
To read a bill or get additional information, click on the bill number in the Summary column.
You can get additional resources for taking action by visiting KFTC's General Assembly page. Here you will find resources for talking with your legislator, reporting back what you learn, information on lobby days, and more.
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KFTC SupportsBlack Lung BenefitsHouse Bill 75 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Angie Hatton, Robert Goforth & Travis Brenda |
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HB 75 is assigned to the House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee. Learn more about the crisis in black lung in Fixing What's Broke. |
KFTC SupportsClean Energy Opportunity ActHouse Bill 213 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Mary Lou Marzian + 3 cosponsors |
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KFTC's platform supports the development of a clean energy economy in Kentucky. HB 213 would be an important step toward implementing the Empower Kentucky Plan. HB 213 is assigned the House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee. |
KFTC SupportsStatewide FairnessHouse Bill 164 Senate Bill 166 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Mary Lou Marzian + 18 others; Sen. McGarvey + others |
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KFTC’s platform opposes and condemns discrimination. SB 166 is assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC SupportsDeath Penalty AbolitionHouse Bill 115 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Chad McCoy + 15 others |
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KFTC's platform supports the abolition of the death penalty. |
KFTC SupportsPublic UtilitiesHouse Bill 16 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Angie Hatton & Chris Harris |
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When dealing with utilities, the Public Service Commission (PSC) is required to determine that the utility's rates are "fair and reasonable," and the PSC does that by looking at all of the utility's expenses and then setting a rate that guarantees utilities a 12% profit. There is no provision in the law for the PSC to take into account whether customers in the service territory can afford that rate. This law would add setting "rates that include affordability and balancing of interests of various parties affected by the rate" to their mandate. This bill sets a method for determining what the fixed rate should be. HB 16 is assigned to the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee. |
KFTC SupportsMinimum wageHouse Bill 182 Senate Bill 51 Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. Reginald Thomas & Gerald Neal; Rep. Mary Lou Marzian |
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SB 51 is assigned to the Senate Appropriations & Revenue Committee. HB 182 is assigned to the House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee. Similar bills in recent legislative sessions have not received a hearing in this committee. KFTC's platform calls for a living wage for all Kentuckians. |
KFTC SupportsBan the BoxHouse Bill 90 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. George Brown |
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KFTC’s platform opposes discrimination based on current or former incarceration status. |
KFTC SupportsBan Conversion TherapyHouse Bill 211 Senate Bill 248 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Lisa Willner + 17 other Democrats |
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HB 211 is assigned to the House Health & Family Services Committee. SB 248 is assigned to the Senate Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee. |
KFTC SupportsYouth Voting in Local ElectionsSenate Bill 48 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Reggie Thomas |
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SB 48 is assigned to the Senate State & Local Government Committee. |
KFTC SupportsExtended Voting Hours & DaysSenate Bill 63 Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. Reginald Thomas & Gerald Neal |
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SB 63 is assigned to the Senate State & Local Government Committee. |
KFTC SupportsExtended Voting HoursSenate Bill 134 Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. Adams, McGarvey, Alvarado, Thayer |
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SB 134 is assigned to the Senate State & Local Government Committee. |
KFTC SupportsElection Day holidayBill Sponsor(s): Rep. Charles Booker |
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HR is assigned to the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. |
KFTC SupportsOfficer Shooting ReviewHouse Bill 18 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Attica Scott & Kelly Flood |
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HB 18 is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC SupportsJail Fatality ReviewHouse Bill 264 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Attica Scott & Susan Westrom |
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HB 264 is assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC SupportsRepeal Charter SchoolsHouse Bill 17 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Attica Scott + 22 other Democrats |
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KFTC's platform calls for a system of high-quality public education, including pre-school through higher education, that is accessible and affordable for all Kentuckians. Charter schools take resources from public education and do not serve all students. |
KFTC SupportsLandfill monitoringHouse Bill 222 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Maddox, Pratt and Hart |
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HB 222 is assigned to the House Natural Resources & Energy Committee. |
KFTC SupportsCriminalize Animal TortureHouse Bill 25 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. W. Thomas |
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HB 25 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC Supports"Klaire's Law"House Bill 98 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Diane St. Onge |
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HB 98 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC SupportsCriminalize Sexual Violence Against AnimalsSenate Bill 67 Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. J. Adams & D. Thayer |
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Kentucky is one of five states where sexual assault of an animal is legal. SB 67 has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC SupportsHot Car BillHouse Bill 36 Senate Bill 12 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Bratcher, Sen. Carroll + 3 others |
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SB 12 has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. HB 36 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. |
KFTC SupportsEnd Diaper TaxHouse Bill 24 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Attica Scott + 20 others |
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HB 24 has been assigned to the Appropriations & Revenue Committee. |
KFTC SupportsEnd Tampon TaxHouse Bill 23 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Attica Scott + 21 others |
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HB 23 has been assigned to the Appropriations & Revenue Committee. |
KFTC OpposesAnti-rooftop solarSenate Bill 100 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Brandon Smith |
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On February 13 morning, SB 100 quickly passed the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee (see how committee members voted), was placed at the last minute onto the Senate agenda that afternoon (after a spur-of-the moment Rules Committee meeting), and passed 23-12 on the Senate floor (see how senators voted). Senate Republican leaders had the bill on the fast track to passage even before it was assigned to a committee earlier in the week. This maneuvering prevented a favorable amendment from Sen. Reggie Thomas from even being considered on the Senate floor. That same afternoon, the bill was received in the House, and House Republicans waived the 3-day posting rule so it could be heard in the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee the next morning. It was and passed 10-4 (see how committee members voted). Six amendments were offered on the House floor; two were considered and one was adopted. SB 100 then passed the full House, 71-24, on February 15 (see how House members voted). SB 100 will be returned to the Senate for concurrence with or rejection of the House amendment. |
KFTC OpposesPublic education fundingHouse Bill 205 Senate Bill 118 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. John Carney + others; |
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HB 118 is assigned to the House Appropriations & Revenue Committee. SB 118 is assigned to the Senate Appropriations & Revenue Committee. |
KFTC OpposesAnti-sanctuary citiesHouse Bill 38 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Lynn Bechler + 4 others |
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KFTC's platform supports the right of residents who are undocumented to be treated with the respect and dignity that all human beings are entitled to. We also support open pathways to citizenship for people who are undocumented. HB 38 is assigned to the House State Government Committee. |
KFTC OpposesAnti-abortionSenate Bill 9 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Matt Castlen + other Republicans |
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KFTC’s platform calls for quality, affordable, comprehensive health care including … reproductive health services and access to abortion … for all Kentuckians. SB 9 passed the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection Committee and the full Senate, 31-6, on February 14. It has been received in the House. See how senators voted. |
KFTC OpposesAnti-abortionSenate Bill 50 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Robby Mills + other Republicans |
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SB 50 was approved by the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection Committee on January 10 (see how committee members voted). The full Senate passed SB 50 the following morning, 30-6 (see how senators voted). The bill is not before the House Health and Family Services Committee. |
On Our RadarForcible EntryHouse Bill 297 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. J. Petrie |
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The Forcible Entry and Detainer process is an expedited process to get possession of real estate. This bill adds getting money from renters to that process. Presently, there are processes for monetary judgements between landlords and tenants. Those processes include the ability for renters to respond and file counter claims. This bill would remove these normal processes. |
On Our RadarFoster Care & Adoption DiscriminationHouse Bill 160 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. J. Petrie + 5 others |
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On Our RadarCall for a Federal Constitutional ConventionBill Sponsor(s): Rep. J. Miller |
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KFTC's platform supports a healthy democracy. A Constitutional Convention would be a huge threat to our democracy. A Constitutional Convention under Article V of the US Constitution is unprescedented. To learn more about this issue, you can like and follow the Kentucky Constitutional Convention Watch page on facebook. HJR 87 has been assigned to the House Elections, Constit. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. |
On Our RadarAccessible Renewable EnergyHouse Bill 146 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. R. Meeks |
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The implications of this bill are that it would greatly expand public access to renewable energy. Individuals, schools, churches, and other institutions could all access solar energy and lowered bills without paying the high upfront cost of a solar installation, by leasing energy from the third-party owner. |
On Our RadarRepeal Youth Incarceration BillHouse Bill 50 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Attica Scott |
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The 2018 Youth Incarceration bill layered on the punishment against young people who are alleged to have ever had a gang association. It promoted racial profiling and focuses on punishment rather than prevention. |
On Our RadarMedical MarijuanaHouse Bill 136 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Diane St. Onge + 6 others |
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The KFTC platform supports the legalization of production, sale and consumption of cannabis and cannabis-based products for medical and recreational use, and amnesty of anyone currently experiencing legal ramifications of cannabis related charges. We support policies that restrict the monopolization of cannabis by corporate entities. |
On Our RadarSchool SecurityHouse Bill 1 Senate Bill 1 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. Carney & Sen. Wise + 45 others |
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On Our RadarHate Crimes and SentencingHouse Bill 145 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. R. Meeks |
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On Our RadarHate CrimesHouse Bill 129 Senate Bill 44 Bill Sponsor(s): Rep. R. Meeks & Sen. G. Neal |
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On Our RadarVoting RightsHouse Bill 91 Senate Bill 90 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. Brown & Booker, Sens. Neal & McGarvey |
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KFTC is working to restore voting rights to folks who have been convicted of a felony in their past through advancing a clean restoration bill without exclusions. To learn more about the movement to restore voting rights in Kentucky as well as KFTC's work on this issue, and to connect with Kentuckians taking action for the restoration of voting rights, contact Dave Newton at: dave@kftc.org |
On Our RadarSchool CouncilsSenate Bill 3 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. John Schickel + other Republicans |
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School councils in Kentucky are composed of parents, teachers and administrators. They are responsible for establishing school policies that create positive learning environments for students. School councils ensure that the voices of students, parents and teachers are heard in schools' decision-making processes. SB 3 would dilute the voices of students, parents and teachers in decision making and shift more control to district administrators. |
On Our RadarLimit Death PenaltySenate Bill 17 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Julie Raque Adams + 3 others |
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KFTC's platform supports the abolition of the death penalty. SB 17 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 7 and next goes to the full Senate. |
On Our RadarRecreational MarijuanaSenate Bill 80 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Dan Seum |
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On Our RadarTaxing Pension IncomeHouse Bill 15 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. John Blanton + 3 others |
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On Our RadarPaid Maternity LeaveHouse Bill 48 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. McKenzie Cantrell & Joni Jenkins |
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On Our RadarPaid Sick LeaveHouse Bill 47 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. McKenzie Cantrell & Joni Jenkins |
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On Our RadarSurprise Medical BillingHouse Bill 138 Bill Sponsor(s): Reps. John Sims & Cherlynn Stevenson |
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On Our RadarEarly VotingSenate Bill 63 Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. Reggie Thomas & Gerald Neal |
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KFTC’s platform supports policies that facilitate full democratic participation. |
On Our RadarKentucky Pregnant Workers ActSenate Bill 18 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Alice Kerr + 3 others |
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Read a Health Impact Assessment about SB 18 from the Center for Health Equity in Louisville. |
On Our RadarPayday LoansSenate Bill 43 Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Dennis Parrett |
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